Roan is a bug-magnet. And I don't mean insects. It seems whenever something is going around, he catches it. He had a bellyache at Nana's on Sunday, but we thought he got over it. I got a call this morning from the school nurse telling me he wasn't feeling well and needed to come home. When I got there, he was using the bathroom. I went in to see if he needed some help... I said "Oh buddy, you have a bellyache?"
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Home Improvement...McGowin Style
Last weekend, the kids were with Dad, so Shannon and I decided to lay new ceramic tile in the bathroom. We've had this planned for months; we bought the tile in the fall. It's been waiting patiently in the garage since then... 
I include this only because it shows the Man in kitchen gloves. I think it's cute. And handsome.
We pulled up the carpet and discovered this... it was actually in really good shape. But it was too ugly for words.
Our first row of tile...this after laying down concrete backer board. In case you don't do much tiling, backer board is some heavy, messy stuff.
First, please note the near-perfect circle around the toilet drain. When you put Mr. Meticulous and Mrs. Picky together, you get a perfectly cut circle. Second, I am the Grout Queen. It's my lot in life. I grouted the whole floor...and greatly impressed the Man with my mad grout skills.
The finished job. It is magnificent. Please note the off-set pattern. Yeah, we rock. After this, we put in a brand new toilet. It flushes and it doesn't leak...and we didn't need professional help. Again, yes, we rock. A couple of days ago, Nephew Josh came up and helped us install a new sink/vanity and fixtures. We officially have a beautiful "new" bathroom!
I include this only because it shows the Man in kitchen gloves. I think it's cute. And handsome. 
We pulled up the carpet and discovered this... it was actually in really good shape. But it was too ugly for words. 
Our first row of tile...this after laying down concrete backer board. In case you don't do much tiling, backer board is some heavy, messy stuff. 
First, please note the near-perfect circle around the toilet drain. When you put Mr. Meticulous and Mrs. Picky together, you get a perfectly cut circle. Second, I am the Grout Queen. It's my lot in life. I grouted the whole floor...and greatly impressed the Man with my mad grout skills. 
The finished job. It is magnificent. Please note the off-set pattern. Yeah, we rock. After this, we put in a brand new toilet. It flushes and it doesn't leak...and we didn't need professional help. Again, yes, we rock. A couple of days ago, Nephew Josh came up and helped us install a new sink/vanity and fixtures. We officially have a beautiful "new" bathroom! Small Smiles
We go to a great dental practice here in Jeff City called Small Smiles. They're terrific with kids. Dr. Ganz did an amazing job fixing Libby's broken teeth. They also make routine care lots of fun! 
Libby getting a cleaning. She's my thorough, conscientious girl. She carefully brushes her teeth every day, taking her time and doing a good job.
This boy, on the other hand... well, he's not quite as interested in his dental health. Despite this, he only had one cavity... and Libby had 3!
He wasn't crazy about having his teeth cleaned. You can't flirt with the hygienist when her hands are in your mouth. He was super excited about his new toothbrush and goody bag, though! Thanks to Ashlyn and Dr. Ganz for taking such good care of us! If you live in the area and need a fabulous dentist, head over to Small Smiles!
Libby getting a cleaning. She's my thorough, conscientious girl. She carefully brushes her teeth every day, taking her time and doing a good job. 
This boy, on the other hand... well, he's not quite as interested in his dental health. Despite this, he only had one cavity... and Libby had 3! 
He wasn't crazy about having his teeth cleaned. You can't flirt with the hygienist when her hands are in your mouth. He was super excited about his new toothbrush and goody bag, though! Thanks to Ashlyn and Dr. Ganz for taking such good care of us! If you live in the area and need a fabulous dentist, head over to Small Smiles! Princess & Papa Dance
Last Sunday, Libby had a super-special day! The Jefferson City School District hosted a "Princess & Papa Dance". Her "Baba" O'Donnell was kind enough to take her, and they had a big time!
Baba bought her a wrist corsage in pink and purple...her favorite colors! Isn't she cute? And so grown up? She looked so cute in her polka dots!
Libby and Baba, ready to go! They got to have their nails painted (Baba opted out of that), write letters to each other and have their picture taken...and of course, dance a little bit. I'm so glad she had the opportunity to go and have a great time with her Baba.
Baba bought her a wrist corsage in pink and purple...her favorite colors! Isn't she cute? And so grown up? She looked so cute in her polka dots! 
Libby and Baba, ready to go! They got to have their nails painted (Baba opted out of that), write letters to each other and have their picture taken...and of course, dance a little bit. I'm so glad she had the opportunity to go and have a great time with her Baba. Monday, March 28, 2011
Tooth trauma
Two weeks ago, we were all working outside in the yard. Shannon told the kids that they could earn extra allowance by picking up sticks and limbs and carrying them to the burn pile in the back yard. Libby starting trucking it down the driveway -- she was running too fast and lost her balance. I'm on the front porch hanging a new flag when I hear a thud, then a blood-curdling scream. I RAN to the lower driveway and found Libby face down on the concrete. She was bleeding, screaming, and basically in an overall state of hysteria. She had scraped up her forehead, palms and knees, and worst of all, broken her teeth. 
Quite a picture, I know... but you can see her left top tooth broken in half, and the right one chipped significantly. Btw, this was two days after it happened...
Quite a picture, I know... but you can see her left top tooth broken in half, and the right one chipped significantly. Btw, this was two days after it happened... 
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Bedtime...
All kids do this, I know, but I think it's so cute. Every night, Roan arranges all his favorite toys in bed with him. It's quite a process...
The Dalmation on the left is Dexter. Nana got that for him when he was 2 or 3. Roan has been dragging Dexter around for half his life. In the front is an owl puppet and another dog. The most important thing is his baby doll, Riley. Usually, he dresses Riley for bed, then changes his clothes again in the morning. He holds on to that doll all night long. He is very attached to Riley, but he's beginning to be more conscious of what other people think of him. Instead of taking the doll into the store, or to a family dinner, he chooses to leave him in the car. It's interesting to see Roan change. There was a day he didn't care what anyone thought of what he wore or what he played with!
In the picture, you can see his blue sheets. They're flannel with snowflakes on them. Since he transitioned into a big boy bed at 14 months, these have been his favorite sheets. Not just favorite...the ONLY sheets he would sleep on. When he was tiny, if I used different sheets, he just refused to go to bed. This weekend, I washed his sheets, but forgot they were in the dryer until it was time to go to bed. They were still damp, so I pulled out some different sheets, made is bed and crossed my fingers. He got into bed and commented that the sheets were different.... he said he thought he might be able to make it one night. He had a little trouble adjusting, but made it! He woke up the next morning and asked nicely if he could have his blue sheets back. He felt the percale sheets were "just too hot" and just weren't as comfortable. This probably doesn't seem like a big deal, but really, it is to me. He's growing up, becoming less rigid, becoming more aware of other people. It's a good thing!
The Dalmation on the left is Dexter. Nana got that for him when he was 2 or 3. Roan has been dragging Dexter around for half his life. In the front is an owl puppet and another dog. The most important thing is his baby doll, Riley. Usually, he dresses Riley for bed, then changes his clothes again in the morning. He holds on to that doll all night long. He is very attached to Riley, but he's beginning to be more conscious of what other people think of him. Instead of taking the doll into the store, or to a family dinner, he chooses to leave him in the car. It's interesting to see Roan change. There was a day he didn't care what anyone thought of what he wore or what he played with!In the picture, you can see his blue sheets. They're flannel with snowflakes on them. Since he transitioned into a big boy bed at 14 months, these have been his favorite sheets. Not just favorite...the ONLY sheets he would sleep on. When he was tiny, if I used different sheets, he just refused to go to bed. This weekend, I washed his sheets, but forgot they were in the dryer until it was time to go to bed. They were still damp, so I pulled out some different sheets, made is bed and crossed my fingers. He got into bed and commented that the sheets were different.... he said he thought he might be able to make it one night. He had a little trouble adjusting, but made it! He woke up the next morning and asked nicely if he could have his blue sheets back. He felt the percale sheets were "just too hot" and just weren't as comfortable. This probably doesn't seem like a big deal, but really, it is to me. He's growing up, becoming less rigid, becoming more aware of other people. It's a good thing!
Roan's 6th Birthday
My baby is 6 years old! It's amazing how time flies! He decided very early on (back around Libby's birthday!) that he wanted his party to be at Bonker's and he wanted a 'dog' theme. Bonker's is a place along the lines of Chuck E. Cheese's, but much less obnoxious, with better food and better games. They have party rooms you can use, and you're assigned a party host who helps you coordinate the party.
This was his cake. The gal at the bakery is terrific! She copied the design from his invitation, and did a great job. He was thrilled with it!
Roan in his new Scooby Doo shirt from Aunt Ida and Uncle David. That's Ryan, his best friend.
Ryan's gift... a big, loud truck! He was so excited!
Getting ready to blow out his candles!
Me with my sweet boy!
This was his cake. The gal at the bakery is terrific! She copied the design from his invitation, and did a great job. He was thrilled with it!
Roan in his new Scooby Doo shirt from Aunt Ida and Uncle David. That's Ryan, his best friend.
Ryan's gift... a big, loud truck! He was so excited!
Getting ready to blow out his candles!
Me with my sweet boy!
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