I need an outlet to express how excited/anxious I am that I just ordered a Nikon D90 body! Excited because well, new camera, obviously. Anxious because crap is expensive. I am waiting to order the telephoto lens I want until Black Friday/Cyber Monday-ish to see if the one I have my eye on goes down in price at all since it is about $300 more than the body...
But I can promise you I am going to be photographing the crap out of the entire world, soon. I am seriously so, so excited to use a "real" camera again.
!!!
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Halloween
Here are some photos of my tiny tiger this Halloween season. The top photo is from actual Halloween night at our house. It was rainy and gross and he got totally soaked. The bottom two are from postponed trick-or-treating at Grandpa Bob and Grandma Lois' on November 1. I'm sure it will be more fun when he can actually go around the neighborhood :)
Thursday, October 31, 2013
GREAT NEWS REGARDING THE STITCHES SAGA.
Today I received an e-mail from the associate minister at our church saying that the church's insurance is going to cover Eli's hospital bill ONE HUNDRED PERCENT.
WOO!
Also, Happy halloween.
But more on that later.
Maybe.
WOO!
Also, Happy halloween.
But more on that later.
Maybe.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Stitches.
Yesterday morning around 11:30 Rob and I were sitting in church, when the associate minister comes in and taps Rob and tells him we need to come with him, and explains that Eli hit his head in the nursery. We walk back and see our poor little guy with about an inch-long gash over his left eyebrow. There is blood on his sweater, and blood smeared on his cheek and in his ear, though the wound itself wasn't seeping, which was good, because I probably would have thrown up.
Besides Kurt, the associate minister, there are three other adults with Eli: two of the teachers from the room and I guess the medical-type guy for the children's area. He put a band-aid over the cut and told us Eli would need stitches.
Because our church meets at Batavia High School, we were recommended to take him to Mercy Clermont ER, since it was closest, but on the way there Rob left a voicemail with our pediatrician's office for any advice, and when they called back we were recommended to take him to Children's urgent care across from Mercy Anderson (where Eli was born).
Oh, and did I mention we don't have flipping insurance right now? Yep, because Rob started a new job and he is not eligible for the benefits until December 1. And also we opted out of COBRA because it would have cost $1,500/month. OBVIOUSLY something would happen OBVIOUSLY.
We were the only people at urgent care for "trauma"; everyone else was there for illness. We waited around 20-30 minutes after signing in until we went back to the room.
To note, Eli had been totally chill up to this point. He was not crying when we went back to the nursery. He did not cry during the car rides or in the waiting room. Really he did not cry until the band-aid had to be peeled off so the doctor could see his cut. It was one of those super-strong adhesive band-aids that rip your skin off. Unfortunately it was IN his eyebrow. So yeah, he hated that. When the doctor saw the cut she said she would definitely have to sew it up. She left for a little bit and while we waited the nurse came in and prepped the wound, applying an anesthetic-type gel over the cut to numb it. She then had to put THREE band-aids over and around the cut to keep the gel from possibly getting into his eye.
When the doc came back in Eli had to take his sweater off and be kind of wrapped in a blanket and wrapped up in this straightjacket-type contraption they use for kids so they will hold still. Eli HATED it and screamed the entire time. He HATES having his arms restrained so it did not go over well at all. He managed to get his arms out so the doctor had Rob hold them. Her assistant held Eli's head and she stitched him 4 times. She asked us if we wanted a picture (duh)! and then she stuck a band-aid over it.
Eli stopped crying immediately once he was unwrapped. He will go to his pediatrician on Friday or Saturday (our choice) to get his stitches removed.
Besides Kurt, the associate minister, there are three other adults with Eli: two of the teachers from the room and I guess the medical-type guy for the children's area. He put a band-aid over the cut and told us Eli would need stitches.
Because our church meets at Batavia High School, we were recommended to take him to Mercy Clermont ER, since it was closest, but on the way there Rob left a voicemail with our pediatrician's office for any advice, and when they called back we were recommended to take him to Children's urgent care across from Mercy Anderson (where Eli was born).
Oh, and did I mention we don't have flipping insurance right now? Yep, because Rob started a new job and he is not eligible for the benefits until December 1. And also we opted out of COBRA because it would have cost $1,500/month. OBVIOUSLY something would happen OBVIOUSLY.
We were the only people at urgent care for "trauma"; everyone else was there for illness. We waited around 20-30 minutes after signing in until we went back to the room.
To note, Eli had been totally chill up to this point. He was not crying when we went back to the nursery. He did not cry during the car rides or in the waiting room. Really he did not cry until the band-aid had to be peeled off so the doctor could see his cut. It was one of those super-strong adhesive band-aids that rip your skin off. Unfortunately it was IN his eyebrow. So yeah, he hated that. When the doctor saw the cut she said she would definitely have to sew it up. She left for a little bit and while we waited the nurse came in and prepped the wound, applying an anesthetic-type gel over the cut to numb it. She then had to put THREE band-aids over and around the cut to keep the gel from possibly getting into his eye.
When the doc came back in Eli had to take his sweater off and be kind of wrapped in a blanket and wrapped up in this straightjacket-type contraption they use for kids so they will hold still. Eli HATED it and screamed the entire time. He HATES having his arms restrained so it did not go over well at all. He managed to get his arms out so the doctor had Rob hold them. Her assistant held Eli's head and she stitched him 4 times. She asked us if we wanted a picture (duh)! and then she stuck a band-aid over it.
Eli stopped crying immediately once he was unwrapped. He will go to his pediatrician on Friday or Saturday (our choice) to get his stitches removed.
Anyway, we still went to Music Hall last night to see Zelda: Legend of the Goddesses since we have had tickets for a couple weeks now. Don't worry, the doctor told us we SHOULD go and that Eli would be fine and not to worry.
Rob just informed me that HR at his new job is predicting the urgent care bill to be about $1,000, which means I won't be getting my new camera as soon as I thought. I'm not blaming Eli personally but it still makes me want to weep. Here's hoping for no more injuries. At least until after December 1. Please.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Etsy love
Naturally because I said that I was probably not going to use this blog anymore, I use it twice in a week. That's kind of exactly the type of person I am.
But I really love Etsy, guys. I know you probably do, too. I have been keeping a running list in my "favorites" of things I need (want) to buy, and here are a few.
But I really love Etsy, guys. I know you probably do, too. I have been keeping a running list in my "favorites" of things I need (want) to buy, and here are a few.
Simon would look so dapper!
via theKozieCanine
I am getting a new camera (!!!) and it wants to live in this bag.
via LeslieStudio
I think this is the cutest shelf in the entire world. Aaand it would look so great in Eli's room ;)
via ShopLittles
I love teeny tiny earrings. Want.
via zoozjewelry
And lastly: THIS TINY EWOK.
via wishwithme
Monday, October 21, 2013
Saturday, September 28, 2013
12 months old, etc.
Crap. Well, Eli turned a whole year old on August 18, which was over a month ago at this point. This will likely be my last post on this blog for a good long while, and I'm going to try to accurately remember as much as I can about the time span between July 18 and August 18 to document baby's first year.
Really I only remembered because I tried catching up on blogs I follow today.
Also I follow a lot of stupid, shallow blogs, and I realized that today. Blogs that only make me want things and think my life isn't good enough.
Dumb. I'm dumb for that. So I will be editing that subscription list today.
What blogs do you follow, that are a positive influence on your life? Any? Do those exist? How do you find them? Haha.
Anyway, this seems like a pretty trivial thing to be doing, in lieu of the fact my sister-in-law's sweet baby girl was born and passed on Thursday. Nothing really seems "real" yet, so I can't even imagine how she is feeling. Life can really suck, but I am thankful for a present God who is there when you seek Him.
So about being a year (and a month) old...
+ Around 111/2 months, Eli started walking.
+ He has taken to meat, especially if it has ketchup.
+ He isn't very verbal. His list of words is pretty much the same. He can do certain animal sounds if you prompt him and he's "in the mood". The chance of that happening though is pretty slim. I'm a little worried about it but I'm going to wait until I can talk to his doc at his 15 month check up before I actually freak out.
+ Also I'm aware that I "shouldn't freak out".
+ Eli loves it when we sing certain songs, namely the Itsy Bitsy Spider.
+ He will sit longer for books, so I am pleased with that. Sometimes I even get to read him TWO IN A ROW.
+ He loves clapping, and being clapped for.
+ He still does not sleep through the night. UGH. ughughughugh. Really it got awesome for about a week before his birthday, he slept through the night the whole week, and then he regressed, which leads me to...
+ He is cutting more teeth every second of his life. He hates when I feel for them but I do feel at least 2 molars coming up, though they are not through yet all the way. So, if you count those, he has ALMOST ten teeth (at 13 months).
+ Teething tablets have been a Godsend, but we have been using Motrin at night time when he's in pain through this molar business. He LOVES Motrin, guys. My baby is so weird. He thinks all medicines are delicious. I have NEVER had any trouble getting him to take ANYTHING since the day he was born. Basically we are going to have to keep our medicine drawer in like a safe or something. I generally keep the Motrin and the syringe on top of his wardrobe and every time he sees it he points and says, "MMMMMMMMM!" Yeah, that's how much he loves Motrin.
+ He is still a chill, good natured kid, when his teeth aren't bothering him. He's never really been leery of strangers (probably not great) and he will let anyone hold him.
+ He is still tall, and can reach just about anything on any surface throughout our house. This can be annoying.
+ At a year old he transitioned to cow's milk, which he loves.
+ He loves exploring outside.
+ Still loves dogs. And all animals, really. But especially dogs.
+ Still loves bath time. Lately he is really in to trying to balance shampoo bottles and cups of water in the tub. When he gets them to balance he always claps his hands. It's pretty cute.
+ I can't really think of anything else right now.
Really I only remembered because I tried catching up on blogs I follow today.
Also I follow a lot of stupid, shallow blogs, and I realized that today. Blogs that only make me want things and think my life isn't good enough.
Dumb. I'm dumb for that. So I will be editing that subscription list today.
What blogs do you follow, that are a positive influence on your life? Any? Do those exist? How do you find them? Haha.
Anyway, this seems like a pretty trivial thing to be doing, in lieu of the fact my sister-in-law's sweet baby girl was born and passed on Thursday. Nothing really seems "real" yet, so I can't even imagine how she is feeling. Life can really suck, but I am thankful for a present God who is there when you seek Him.
So about being a year (and a month) old...
+ Around 111/2 months, Eli started walking.
+ He has taken to meat, especially if it has ketchup.
+ He isn't very verbal. His list of words is pretty much the same. He can do certain animal sounds if you prompt him and he's "in the mood". The chance of that happening though is pretty slim. I'm a little worried about it but I'm going to wait until I can talk to his doc at his 15 month check up before I actually freak out.
+ Also I'm aware that I "shouldn't freak out".
+ Eli loves it when we sing certain songs, namely the Itsy Bitsy Spider.
+ He will sit longer for books, so I am pleased with that. Sometimes I even get to read him TWO IN A ROW.
+ He loves clapping, and being clapped for.
+ He still does not sleep through the night. UGH. ughughughugh. Really it got awesome for about a week before his birthday, he slept through the night the whole week, and then he regressed, which leads me to...
+ He is cutting more teeth every second of his life. He hates when I feel for them but I do feel at least 2 molars coming up, though they are not through yet all the way. So, if you count those, he has ALMOST ten teeth (at 13 months).
+ Teething tablets have been a Godsend, but we have been using Motrin at night time when he's in pain through this molar business. He LOVES Motrin, guys. My baby is so weird. He thinks all medicines are delicious. I have NEVER had any trouble getting him to take ANYTHING since the day he was born. Basically we are going to have to keep our medicine drawer in like a safe or something. I generally keep the Motrin and the syringe on top of his wardrobe and every time he sees it he points and says, "MMMMMMMMM!" Yeah, that's how much he loves Motrin.
+ He is still a chill, good natured kid, when his teeth aren't bothering him. He's never really been leery of strangers (probably not great) and he will let anyone hold him.
+ He is still tall, and can reach just about anything on any surface throughout our house. This can be annoying.
+ At a year old he transitioned to cow's milk, which he loves.
+ He loves exploring outside.
+ Still loves dogs. And all animals, really. But especially dogs.
+ Still loves bath time. Lately he is really in to trying to balance shampoo bottles and cups of water in the tub. When he gets them to balance he always claps his hands. It's pretty cute.
+ I can't really think of anything else right now.
A couple of Eli's 1 year photos, taken by our friend Shay Nartker. If you need some sweet photos taken, and are in the Cincinnati area, check him out! He is the nicest guy, reasonably priced, and obviously look at these photos! He is awesome!
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