So Nik and Oksana were chasing each other, falling on the ground and wrestling, yesterday in the backyard.
Yes, we have two dogs so it is not uncommon for the occassional run-in with some doggie doo doo on a shoe.
They came running inside and Nik ran into the wall. I looked at the wall and saw something that should not be there!
I said what is that?
Then, I said turn around...and yes it was just like I thought- Dog doo doo in his hair! GROSS!
So I told him, NOW we can officially call him a "poopyhead" when he gets pouty!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
December 15
Nineteen years ago, on this date, Larry and I got married. We were so young!
Nine years ago, on this date, we arrived on US soil with our first son- Vitaly. I remember crying, as I heard Christmas music and English! What an amazing ten year anniversary present!
One year ago tomorrow, Larry had his heart attack but is thankfully, now healthy.
Tonight we will celebrate the milestones of love, family and the gift of life, that seem to occur on December 15th.
Nine years ago, on this date, we arrived on US soil with our first son- Vitaly. I remember crying, as I heard Christmas music and English! What an amazing ten year anniversary present!
One year ago tomorrow, Larry had his heart attack but is thankfully, now healthy.
Tonight we will celebrate the milestones of love, family and the gift of life, that seem to occur on December 15th.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Phase One...
Phase One: Becoming a pre-teen, a trip to the Orthodontist
Vitaly was referred to the Orthodontist by our Dentist for a severe overbite.
Now,he needs a spacer to do this and that to his bite, for about nine months.
Total cost for such an appliance such as this:
that goes in the roof of your mouth.....
a little over $3500!
And that doesn't even cover the costs of the braces to follow. (don't even want to know what they will cost, but 5K seems @ average)
YIKES!
Then the Orthodontist looked around at my other two cuties, checked their teeth and agreed they too would be seeing him in the future. Big sigh.
Oh and looking at supplemental insurance plans to our own plan, they do not help when it comes to the Orthodontist.
Luckily for Vitaly it came in many colors, glitters and swirls. His pick...
Orange and Black.
The same colors as his two favorite football teams: His Black Attack team and the Bengals
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Boogie Shoes
So, I guess there is a new song out.
Previously, it was called (My) Boogie Shoes, by KC and the Sunshine Band. An upbeat little song, that has the tendency to stay in your head for the day.
Today, when it came on the radio Oksana chimed up it's " My Mommy's Boogie Shoes!" She proudly proceeded to sing with the chorus, which went something more like this...
"I wanna put on my, mommy mommyy's boogie shoes! and Boogie with u!"
Of course, Nikolai thought this was just hilarious, as he began to dance in a strange hypnotic off beat way.
Poor girl, if she only knew mommy's boogie shoes have no rhythm, she would not want to put them on!
Previously, it was called (My) Boogie Shoes, by KC and the Sunshine Band. An upbeat little song, that has the tendency to stay in your head for the day.
Today, when it came on the radio Oksana chimed up it's " My Mommy's Boogie Shoes!" She proudly proceeded to sing with the chorus, which went something more like this...
"I wanna put on my, mommy mommyy's boogie shoes! and Boogie with u!"
Of course, Nikolai thought this was just hilarious, as he began to dance in a strange hypnotic off beat way.
Poor girl, if she only knew mommy's boogie shoes have no rhythm, she would not want to put them on!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
A Time to Give
Dear All:
Oksana wants to give back to the children of Shriner's and the wonderful care she receives, this holiday season and beyond.
She has talked about the children that live every day in a hospital room.
Most have nothing to do but watch TV/DVDs/play games and do activities, while under painful treatment. These activities are their only release. Most are severly burned and spend months/years undergoing painful operations and recuperations.
Each time we go there, Oksana gets the best care and thankfully, we get to leave without the scars these children will endure the rest of their lives.
As we did our most recent surgery, Oksana and I noticed that they had a wonderful selection of DVD's for the kids, but they did not last forever for a child that might be there for weeks- months.
Nor, did they have other language DVDs or PG rated adult Dvds as many of the children and parents have come from all over the world.
So we gratefully ask that if anyone wants to donate slightly used or new DVD's to Shriners, we would be excited for you to join us. You may send them to your own local Shriner's or if you would like to send them to us, as we will be taking them to the Cincinnati Shriner's for Oksana to give to her new/old friends that have endured many painful surgeries for burns, clefts and ear pinnings.
If you would like to send us your DVD's or other donations (toys gifts) we will be happy to take them to the children, as Oksana will give them back to her special friends and others.
We can make many trips :)
A simple email and I will give you the address to send, at boomerseyler@yahoo.com
Thank you!
From,
Oksana and all of us!
Oksana wants to give back to the children of Shriner's and the wonderful care she receives, this holiday season and beyond.
She has talked about the children that live every day in a hospital room.
Most have nothing to do but watch TV/DVDs/play games and do activities, while under painful treatment. These activities are their only release. Most are severly burned and spend months/years undergoing painful operations and recuperations.
Each time we go there, Oksana gets the best care and thankfully, we get to leave without the scars these children will endure the rest of their lives.
As we did our most recent surgery, Oksana and I noticed that they had a wonderful selection of DVD's for the kids, but they did not last forever for a child that might be there for weeks- months.
Nor, did they have other language DVDs or PG rated adult Dvds as many of the children and parents have come from all over the world.
So we gratefully ask that if anyone wants to donate slightly used or new DVD's to Shriners, we would be excited for you to join us. You may send them to your own local Shriner's or if you would like to send them to us, as we will be taking them to the Cincinnati Shriner's for Oksana to give to her new/old friends that have endured many painful surgeries for burns, clefts and ear pinnings.
If you would like to send us your DVD's or other donations (toys gifts) we will be happy to take them to the children, as Oksana will give them back to her special friends and others.
We can make many trips :)
A simple email and I will give you the address to send, at boomerseyler@yahoo.com
Thank you!
From,
Oksana and all of us!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Fall Back
I love an extra hour to sleep, just as much as anyone else!
But, truth be told, the Fall Back time change has put my body out of whack!
Last night I fell asleep at 9:00 pm, because technically it was 10:00 to my body. (yes, I usually go to be early).
Then, the past two mornings- awake- way to early.
Yesterday, it was probably 4:30 AM and today 4:20.
To make the situation even more crazy, Oksana came bounding into our room at 4:30 AM this morning. Wide awake. Then, she got into our bed and proceeded to babble away, until we got up at our usual time- which is 5:30.
Of course there is a positive note too: the boys are easier to get out of bed in the morning and they go to sleep earlier- YEAH!
But, truth be told, the Fall Back time change has put my body out of whack!
Last night I fell asleep at 9:00 pm, because technically it was 10:00 to my body. (yes, I usually go to be early).
Then, the past two mornings- awake- way to early.
Yesterday, it was probably 4:30 AM and today 4:20.
To make the situation even more crazy, Oksana came bounding into our room at 4:30 AM this morning. Wide awake. Then, she got into our bed and proceeded to babble away, until we got up at our usual time- which is 5:30.
Of course there is a positive note too: the boys are easier to get out of bed in the morning and they go to sleep earlier- YEAH!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Bad dreams
I really don't know what to think when your little girl in her sleep screams out:
Don't Vitaly! NO! Don't Vitaly!
Then, a little while later:
Don't do it Nikolai, don't touch it! That is a real knife put it down or I am telling Mommy!
These are what she screamed out from her sleep last night, and awoke me (and others)both times!
I asked her about it in the morning and she said she had a bad dream. I would agree! Now it looks like we need to discuss these teasings with the boys!
Don't Vitaly! NO! Don't Vitaly!
Then, a little while later:
Don't do it Nikolai, don't touch it! That is a real knife put it down or I am telling Mommy!
These are what she screamed out from her sleep last night, and awoke me (and others)both times!
I asked her about it in the morning and she said she had a bad dream. I would agree! Now it looks like we need to discuss these teasings with the boys!
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