Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
She's a lover AND a fighter
I love all my children the same, but this one, has a special place in my heart right now. She continues to amaze us every day. She is one tough little girl, and we couldn't be more proud of her!!!!
Arriving at the hospital, walking with the volunteer to her room
Jaiden's room
Rubbing Daddy's ears, her little thing she does.....
Mom and Daddy, Gramma Mary and Gramma Judy and Miss Jaiden Olevia right before surgery
Recovery Room
Breathing Treatment
It's hard to tell your child, "It's okay, I am here" When it's really not okay for them to be that sick! And your holding back your tears, and fears, because kids don't deserve to go through this kind of pain.
Daddy laying with his princess
Resting at home
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
This is all I've got for now, but it's something!!!!
WOW!!!!!!! It's been a long time, again. I never intend to just leave all of you hanging wondering what is going on in the Whittemore House. Which usually is just a whole lot of nothing!!!! I remember when I first started my blog, I couldn't get enough of it and I wanted to update it every hour and now........ Well, let's just say that my life isn't that exciting that I don't ever get a minute to myself, because we all know that isn't true. Especially since I just returned from a wonderful girl's weekend in Sturgeon Bay. :)
Most recently, I have become a working mom, once again. Not like raising a family isn't work, but now I am working outside the home also. I don't even know if I can call what I am doing work though. I work at a salon and spa and I LOVE IT!!!!! What isn't to love about working at a spa!?! Facials, massages, pedicures, manicures?! So, between raising a family, facials, working, pedicures, dealing with a long winter of illnesses, massages and just enjoying life, I've deprived all of you of my daily events. However, I do read all my friends blogs on a daily basis and think about updating mine, but then get sidetracked! So, if you ever need some good reading, I try to update most of the blogs that I am following on the right hand side of my blog.
The most recent family event we had was Jaiden's 1st Communion on April 19th. And in typical Whittemore Style, we had drama! Jaiden has had a really rough winter dealing with medical issues. What started off as a cold, let to sinus and ear infections, bronchitis, and asthma. She is currently taking 7 different medications trying to heal her little body from all this sickness. So, on her special day, she ended up in the ER, which led to a visit to an ENT Specialist and several other appointments in the past week. However, she is well on her way to recovery and after a much needed break from her busy sports schedule, she is returning to the gym tomorrow for gymnastics!!! Yeah!!!! She is also going to continue with her training for the Bellin Run. I wish I had half the determination that my children have!!!!
Garrett also is in training for the Bellin Run. He is pretty pumped about doing this for the 1st time. He is also starting his Select Soccer season. His first tournament of the season was suppose to be this past weekend, but ended up being cancelled due to thunder storms. Now that he is 12, he is starting his hunter and boaters safety courses. He is super pumped about both of them!!! I, on the other hand, am not so pumped. That means he is growing up and not my little boy anymore. But I am super excited for him!!!!
Bennett is growing up way too fast!!! He is going to a baby sitters now during the week while I am at the spa, I mean at work!!! :) He is making new friends and hopefully learning to share. This is all so new for him. He was having some issues the first couple weeks, as he was going to a different place every couple days until we could find something permanent. He seems to be adjusting more now. Although, he knows that I drop him off and Mark picks him up, so he continues to ask throughout the day for "his daddy". Which was making me sad that he always wanted Mark, but then we figured out he wants him, because he knows that is who is coming to pick him up in the afternoon. And I was happy to hear that while I was gone this past weekend, he asked for me all weekend!!!! :) He still loves me!!!!!
So that, my friends, in what is going on the in Whittemore household these days. A whole lot of nothing!!! I am going to try and make it a point to update my blog more frequently, because there are always fun stories to tell, but by the time I get around to updating after two months, those stories are old and boring!
There is a blog that I know that all of you would be interested in. I've been following this blog for almost a year now, and she does a fantastic job, and unlike myself, she up dates hers everyday, has very interesting things to write about and is a great writer. Drop in by MckMama and let me know what you think!!!
You may have heard me talk about her little guy, Stellen on Facebook. Check it out, you won't be disappointed!!!! I also have links right on my page that you can click on that will take you to MckMama's blog I will leave you now with some pictures and I hope to stay in touch with all of you a little better!!!!!! I love hearing from all my followers, drop me a line or post me a message!!!
Jaiden dreaming BIG at the Harley Meet
Bennett and his bestest buddy, Duker
Jaiden and her bestest girl, Sophia. Hanging out on the stall bars Daddy made for her.
Aren't these the cutest bunners?????
Jaiden's 1st Communion
Jaiden, Garrett and Bennett
Jaiden and Gramma Judy and Papa John
Jaiden, Gramma Mary and Grampa Gene
In the hospital after 1st Communion
Most recently, I have become a working mom, once again. Not like raising a family isn't work, but now I am working outside the home also. I don't even know if I can call what I am doing work though. I work at a salon and spa and I LOVE IT!!!!! What isn't to love about working at a spa!?! Facials, massages, pedicures, manicures?! So, between raising a family, facials, working, pedicures, dealing with a long winter of illnesses, massages and just enjoying life, I've deprived all of you of my daily events. However, I do read all my friends blogs on a daily basis and think about updating mine, but then get sidetracked! So, if you ever need some good reading, I try to update most of the blogs that I am following on the right hand side of my blog.
The most recent family event we had was Jaiden's 1st Communion on April 19th. And in typical Whittemore Style, we had drama! Jaiden has had a really rough winter dealing with medical issues. What started off as a cold, let to sinus and ear infections, bronchitis, and asthma. She is currently taking 7 different medications trying to heal her little body from all this sickness. So, on her special day, she ended up in the ER, which led to a visit to an ENT Specialist and several other appointments in the past week. However, she is well on her way to recovery and after a much needed break from her busy sports schedule, she is returning to the gym tomorrow for gymnastics!!! Yeah!!!! She is also going to continue with her training for the Bellin Run. I wish I had half the determination that my children have!!!!
Garrett also is in training for the Bellin Run. He is pretty pumped about doing this for the 1st time. He is also starting his Select Soccer season. His first tournament of the season was suppose to be this past weekend, but ended up being cancelled due to thunder storms. Now that he is 12, he is starting his hunter and boaters safety courses. He is super pumped about both of them!!! I, on the other hand, am not so pumped. That means he is growing up and not my little boy anymore. But I am super excited for him!!!!
Bennett is growing up way too fast!!! He is going to a baby sitters now during the week while I am at the spa, I mean at work!!! :) He is making new friends and hopefully learning to share. This is all so new for him. He was having some issues the first couple weeks, as he was going to a different place every couple days until we could find something permanent. He seems to be adjusting more now. Although, he knows that I drop him off and Mark picks him up, so he continues to ask throughout the day for "his daddy". Which was making me sad that he always wanted Mark, but then we figured out he wants him, because he knows that is who is coming to pick him up in the afternoon. And I was happy to hear that while I was gone this past weekend, he asked for me all weekend!!!! :) He still loves me!!!!!
So that, my friends, in what is going on the in Whittemore household these days. A whole lot of nothing!!! I am going to try and make it a point to update my blog more frequently, because there are always fun stories to tell, but by the time I get around to updating after two months, those stories are old and boring!
There is a blog that I know that all of you would be interested in. I've been following this blog for almost a year now, and she does a fantastic job, and unlike myself, she up dates hers everyday, has very interesting things to write about and is a great writer. Drop in by MckMama and let me know what you think!!!
You may have heard me talk about her little guy, Stellen on Facebook. Check it out, you won't be disappointed!!!! I also have links right on my page that you can click on that will take you to MckMama's blog I will leave you now with some pictures and I hope to stay in touch with all of you a little better!!!!!! I love hearing from all my followers, drop me a line or post me a message!!!
Jaiden dreaming BIG at the Harley Meet
Bennett and his bestest buddy, Duker
Jaiden and her bestest girl, Sophia. Hanging out on the stall bars Daddy made for her.
Aren't these the cutest bunners?????
Jaiden's 1st Communion
Jaiden, Garrett and Bennett
Jaiden and Gramma Judy and Papa John
Jaiden, Gramma Mary and Grampa Gene
In the hospital after 1st Communion
Friday, February 27, 2009
NEVER A DULL MOMENT
Around this house, there is always excitement, whether we want it or not!!!
Tuesday night started as a normal evening, running the kids to the activities, homework, family time. Mark went to football at 8:30, and the kids went to bed. A little time to myself, to catch up on tv shows and relax. Around 10:30 I started getting ready for bed and I heard this strange noise coming from Jaiden's room. At first, I thought it was one of the dogs getting sick. I went into her room to find her sitting up in bed, facing the wall, gasping. I grabbed her, turned her around, thinking she was having another bad dream. I couldn't see what was wrong and I brought her out to the living room. I said "Jaiden, talk to me, what's wrong?", all the while she is gasping, and then I realized, she was having trouble breathing. I could just see the panic in her eyes. I grabbed the phone and called 911. Within minutes, our house was full of police and paramedics. She started to be able to catch her breathe, but she would breathe in and then bark, yes, bark, like a seal. What the heck? This child went to bed healthy as can be, and wakes up hour and a half later, gasping...... They told me right away that they would be bringing her to the hospital. They said she sounded like she had croup, many questions followed as they prepared her. And then I remembered Mark! I grabbed the phone and called him, he said he was just walking out the door from football, I briefly told him what was going on and he said he would be right home. Within minutes Mark was home, he said later that he ran every red light on the way home. They loaded Jaiden in the ambulance, I was able to ride with her. The paramedics did a breathing treatment on her and vitals before we left, and gave her a much needed bear to hug on the way to the hospital. Marked followed the ambulance. We decided not even to wake Garrett and Bennett. By the time we reached the hospital, her breathing was getting so much better, however she sounded and looked horrible. They ran some tests, xrays, did some breathing treatments and gave her steroids. We were then sent on own way. They are unsure what happened or what brought this on. They think maybe Croup. She continues to be on steroids. She has a horrible cough now, but otherwise is doing fine. We kept her home from school the next day as precaution. Garrett was pretty shocked when he got up in the morning and found out about all the excitement that went on in the house while him and Bennett slept!!!
We are just thankful that nothing more came out of this situation and we hope that it never happens again!!!!!
Getting a breathing treatment in the ambulance!!!
Breathing treatment at the hospital
Almost ready to go home!!!!
Tuesday night started as a normal evening, running the kids to the activities, homework, family time. Mark went to football at 8:30, and the kids went to bed. A little time to myself, to catch up on tv shows and relax. Around 10:30 I started getting ready for bed and I heard this strange noise coming from Jaiden's room. At first, I thought it was one of the dogs getting sick. I went into her room to find her sitting up in bed, facing the wall, gasping. I grabbed her, turned her around, thinking she was having another bad dream. I couldn't see what was wrong and I brought her out to the living room. I said "Jaiden, talk to me, what's wrong?", all the while she is gasping, and then I realized, she was having trouble breathing. I could just see the panic in her eyes. I grabbed the phone and called 911. Within minutes, our house was full of police and paramedics. She started to be able to catch her breathe, but she would breathe in and then bark, yes, bark, like a seal. What the heck? This child went to bed healthy as can be, and wakes up hour and a half later, gasping...... They told me right away that they would be bringing her to the hospital. They said she sounded like she had croup, many questions followed as they prepared her. And then I remembered Mark! I grabbed the phone and called him, he said he was just walking out the door from football, I briefly told him what was going on and he said he would be right home. Within minutes Mark was home, he said later that he ran every red light on the way home. They loaded Jaiden in the ambulance, I was able to ride with her. The paramedics did a breathing treatment on her and vitals before we left, and gave her a much needed bear to hug on the way to the hospital. Marked followed the ambulance. We decided not even to wake Garrett and Bennett. By the time we reached the hospital, her breathing was getting so much better, however she sounded and looked horrible. They ran some tests, xrays, did some breathing treatments and gave her steroids. We were then sent on own way. They are unsure what happened or what brought this on. They think maybe Croup. She continues to be on steroids. She has a horrible cough now, but otherwise is doing fine. We kept her home from school the next day as precaution. Garrett was pretty shocked when he got up in the morning and found out about all the excitement that went on in the house while him and Bennett slept!!!
We are just thankful that nothing more came out of this situation and we hope that it never happens again!!!!!
Getting a breathing treatment in the ambulance!!!
Breathing treatment at the hospital
Almost ready to go home!!!!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
25 Things........
1. I am a mom of three children, Garrett 11, Jaiden 7 and Bennett 2 and would do anything for them.
2. My husband proposed to me three months after dating, we got married within a year and have been married for 10 years this coming September.
3. My husband is the most incredible man I’ve ever met. He asked me if he could adopt my son, Garrett before we were even married. It takes an incredibly special person to do that.
4. I miss my husband when he is gone, even if it’s for a night and don’t sleep good unless he is beside me.
5. I am a very emotional person.
6. My biggest fear in life is death. I fear my own death and those close to me. Our friends lost their child this past summer and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of them.
7. I hold my feelings in . I hardly ever tell anyone my feelings, with the exception of my husband and my cousin Tammy. I can be having the worst day of my life, and I will most likely answer the question “how are you”, saying “I am great, how are you?” I am very private and would rather work out my own thoughts and feelings. Mark and Tammy are the only people that know my deepest secrets, and I am content with that.
8. I don’t think that people should email or text things to people that they wouldn’t say in person. If you say you would say that to a person face, then do it, don’t hide behind your computer or phone. I refuse to play those games!
9. I don't hold grudges. I can forgive AND forget. I don’t get when people say, “I forgive, but I won't forget”. Life is too short to waste energy staying mad at someone. No one is perfect, we all make mistakes. It makes us all stronger people, to forgive AND forget!! There will come a day when you will want someone to forgive you.
10. I will forever be grateful for Garrett's father for the child he gave to me. He gave me the best gift in life and changed my life forever!!!!
11. I am most content being at home with my family. I never thought I would say this, but I would rather sit at home with my family on a Saturday night than do anything else.
12. I am very sensitive. The smallest thing can rock my world.
13. I worry too much about what other people think, even though I know their opinion doesn’t matter. My husband can always make me feel better when someone disappoints me with their words or actions.
14. I am a very simple person.
15. I am most comfortable in sweats, t shirt, hair pulled back and no make up.
17. I have no regrets. Disappointments in myself, but I don’t regret.
18. I don’t let anyone tell me who I can be friends with or let others try to influence my decisions.
19. I refuse to let negative people in my life.
20. I’m amazed at the amount of time and energy people spend gossiping about others.
21. My husband and I are extreme opposites. I worry a lot, he doesn’t. I am very emotional, I can’t count on one hand the number of times I’ve seen him cry. I have fears, he appears to be fearless. I care about what others say and think, he could care less. We help each other understand different situations.
22. Being a mom is hardest, yet most rewarding thing I will ever experience!
23. Thinks it’s funny when people tell us we are crazy for allowing our kids to do the activities and sports they do and traveling so much for their activities. I can’t imagine worrying about how another person spends their time or money.
24. I am very protective of my children. Watch out for Mama Bear. She’ll eat you if you harm her cubs!!!
25. I cried while writing this.
2. My husband proposed to me three months after dating, we got married within a year and have been married for 10 years this coming September.
3. My husband is the most incredible man I’ve ever met. He asked me if he could adopt my son, Garrett before we were even married. It takes an incredibly special person to do that.
4. I miss my husband when he is gone, even if it’s for a night and don’t sleep good unless he is beside me.
5. I am a very emotional person.
6. My biggest fear in life is death. I fear my own death and those close to me. Our friends lost their child this past summer and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of them.
7. I hold my feelings in . I hardly ever tell anyone my feelings, with the exception of my husband and my cousin Tammy. I can be having the worst day of my life, and I will most likely answer the question “how are you”, saying “I am great, how are you?” I am very private and would rather work out my own thoughts and feelings. Mark and Tammy are the only people that know my deepest secrets, and I am content with that.
8. I don’t think that people should email or text things to people that they wouldn’t say in person. If you say you would say that to a person face, then do it, don’t hide behind your computer or phone. I refuse to play those games!
9. I don't hold grudges. I can forgive AND forget. I don’t get when people say, “I forgive, but I won't forget”. Life is too short to waste energy staying mad at someone. No one is perfect, we all make mistakes. It makes us all stronger people, to forgive AND forget!! There will come a day when you will want someone to forgive you.
10. I will forever be grateful for Garrett's father for the child he gave to me. He gave me the best gift in life and changed my life forever!!!!
11. I am most content being at home with my family. I never thought I would say this, but I would rather sit at home with my family on a Saturday night than do anything else.
12. I am very sensitive. The smallest thing can rock my world.
13. I worry too much about what other people think, even though I know their opinion doesn’t matter. My husband can always make me feel better when someone disappoints me with their words or actions.
14. I am a very simple person.
15. I am most comfortable in sweats, t shirt, hair pulled back and no make up.
17. I have no regrets. Disappointments in myself, but I don’t regret.
18. I don’t let anyone tell me who I can be friends with or let others try to influence my decisions.
19. I refuse to let negative people in my life.
20. I’m amazed at the amount of time and energy people spend gossiping about others.
21. My husband and I are extreme opposites. I worry a lot, he doesn’t. I am very emotional, I can’t count on one hand the number of times I’ve seen him cry. I have fears, he appears to be fearless. I care about what others say and think, he could care less. We help each other understand different situations.
22. Being a mom is hardest, yet most rewarding thing I will ever experience!
23. Thinks it’s funny when people tell us we are crazy for allowing our kids to do the activities and sports they do and traveling so much for their activities. I can’t imagine worrying about how another person spends their time or money.
24. I am very protective of my children. Watch out for Mama Bear. She’ll eat you if you harm her cubs!!!
25. I cried while writing this.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Someone's been slacking lately........
Sorry everyone for my procrastination lately. No excuses, just a busy mom!!!! It's been well over a month since my last update. (I feel like I am at confession)
We had a great holiday season!!! Everyone's been healthy and happy!!! We have been fortunate and have not been hit with the flu that everyone seems to be getting.
We seem to always be busy with one thing after another, but nothing too eventful. I guess having a "boring" life appeals to us!!!
Garrett, Jaiden, my mom and I are all leaving for Florida on Wednesday. Jaiden is competing at Disney for gymnastics, and we decided to make a mini vacation out of the trip. The kids are SUPER excited and counting down the number of "sleeps" before we leave!!!
I promise to update more when we return from Disney!!!
Hope this finds everyone in good health and much happiness!!!!
We had a great holiday season!!! Everyone's been healthy and happy!!! We have been fortunate and have not been hit with the flu that everyone seems to be getting.
We seem to always be busy with one thing after another, but nothing too eventful. I guess having a "boring" life appeals to us!!!
Garrett, Jaiden, my mom and I are all leaving for Florida on Wednesday. Jaiden is competing at Disney for gymnastics, and we decided to make a mini vacation out of the trip. The kids are SUPER excited and counting down the number of "sleeps" before we leave!!!
I promise to update more when we return from Disney!!!
Hope this finds everyone in good health and much happiness!!!!
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