Monday, August 4, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
The Countdown
So it begins...the countdown to "Back to School!" Bittersweet!! As much as I love preparing for a new school year, I am sad that my season of "stay at home mom" is coming to an end (for now). Don't get me wrong, I truly enjoy preparing for the new year...new school supplies, decorating the clinic...I love "fresh starts!" I also get giddy when I see the new kindergarten class march into school, some very proud and others crying with a death grip to their parents' legs (these usually spend a great deal in the clinic the first few weeks). However, I will miss the "not so structured" schedule that Landen & I have created! Sleeping in, breakfast in our pjs, playdates, the park, afternoon naps & the joy that radiates from Landen as he runs to the garage when daddy gets home from work! Well, instead of returning to school begrudgingly (you know, kicking and screaming) I am hoping to embrace who I am and where God has me at this time of my life...a child of his, a wife, and a mom who just happens to also be a nurse. Please pray as I know my own efforts will only fail me.
Recently, the women in my small group have been studying Rebekah. It has been rather challenging. My heart's desire is to be a SAHM and often I find myself negotiating with God or trying to take matters into my own hands to make it happen. However, I look at the aftermath of Rebekah's decisions and wonder how different it may have looked if she had simply waited and trusted. So...I find myself praying and looking to women of our past as I try to learn what it looks like to reflect the glory of God in the now.
Recently, the women in my small group have been studying Rebekah. It has been rather challenging. My heart's desire is to be a SAHM and often I find myself negotiating with God or trying to take matters into my own hands to make it happen. However, I look at the aftermath of Rebekah's decisions and wonder how different it may have looked if she had simply waited and trusted. So...I find myself praying and looking to women of our past as I try to learn what it looks like to reflect the glory of God in the now.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Grand Opening!!
Need an excuse to venture to Uptown? Visit...Crooked Tree Coffeehouse!! http://www.uptowndallas.net/Events/Calendar/CROOKED-TREE-COFFEEHOUSE.aspx
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Picture update
Sweet times with Avery Grace...
Landen in his swim gear!
Such a stud...
Today was the last day of school...whoo hoo!! The Corsos are ready for summer!!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Just...A Thursday
I have been called out by a few for my blogging hiatus! Things have been a little hectic and therefore, blogging took the backseat. Sorry! A short recap: home group hive, short trip to Wichita Falls for Miss Avery Grace's finalization, Berto's (my brother) 20th birthday, Bryce's (my nephew) 2nd birthday and Avery Grace's dedication...all in the last few weeks. Isaac, Landen & I are blessed to have all you peeps in our lives!
So...what to blog about?!?
My day...a day in the life of a full-time working mom, struggling to find balance....
***Disclaimer...this may bore you!
5:30-
Alarm...and snooze....(so thankful I bathed yesterday afternoon; I can sleep in!)
6:00-
Arise!
Get ready, CHI the hair (early anniversary present), fix breakfast & get Landen's bag ready for school
6:30-
Wake Landen up!...his response, "No, No, No!"
(oh dear, this is off to a not so good start)
Set out his clothes & put him at the table for breakfast.
7:00-
Off to work! (Isaac is taking Landen this morning, so, I'll be on time! )
8:00-
Start the day with the pledges & a moment of silence
(Were you aware the Texas pledge was changed this year?)
9:00-3:30-
See a plethora of ill children! A viral infection has been rampant this week. Be sure to wash your hands...longer than a few seconds....try the ABC song! Favorite visit of the day:"My mom told me to call her after the TAKS test if I wasn't feeling good...and I'm not feeling good" Hmm...here's some advice, do not tell your children to call them IF they do not feel good as you drop them off at school...the IF just became REALITY! OH..and my second favorite, my mom gave me Tylenol this morning BECAUSE I had fever. Are you kidding me?!?
Entertain the idea of doing something as a creative stay-at-home working mom....
3:30-
Head to Target!
This week is teacher appreciation week at Landen's school. Today was "flowers" day. I had a really cute idea...make flower pens (ink pens, attach fake flower with floral tape, display in flower pot with coffee beans), note to self...next time do not fill flower pots with coffee beans before arrival, unless they are secured! You guessed it, one turn and spilled coffee beans! Maybe I'll enjoy the aroma in the morning!?!
4:30-
Pick up Landen!
Deliver the flower pot goods...hopefully they will not notice the dirt that is now mixed in with the coffee beans after I scooped them off of my floor board! Found out Landen had a GREAT day...yes, no biting! (I often enter with hesitance, afraid to find a "Toothy Tale"...a sweet tale about the details of how another child has an imprint of my son's teeth on their body) Landen & I dance in the car to Thriller as we're off to vacuum my car...no more coffee beans! (Thanks to the Schrodts for the Michael Jackson compilation)
5:00-
Get Home!
Unload, give Landen his snack..daddy prepared a gooey PB&J...yummy! start the clothes washer, help prepare dinner (tonight: grilled chicken & a broccoli, grape, red onion, bacon salad) and make chocolate covered strawberries for Landen's teachers.
6:45-
Dinner is served...Landen has started to reach out for me & Isaac's hands when we sit down for dinner as we pray, that little stud! He decides he has finished within about 10 minutes and immediately wants down from his chair. He throws a mini tantrum as Isaac & I finish our dinner. (We used to let him down after he was done, but only to find ourselves in a restaurant with Landen very irritated and confused because he was forced to sit at the table..any suggestions???)
7:20-Isaac is giving Landen a bubble bath and I clean up after dinner
7:45-Read Goodnight Moon, say a prayer & Landen is down for the count!
It is now 8:40 and I'm off to do some laundry and play with Eddie before I read and go to bed..I try to have an early bedtime...10:00 the latest!
Today, I thank Jesus for a hectic daily routine! I praise him that he alone is the author and perfector of life and that through him alone I can stand before him, white as snow...despite me! I also thank him for counseling and that through tears, he is slowly peeling back the layers of the me I have created and revealing to me the core of who I am...the me he created, not the image I have made it!! Sweet Jesus!!
So...what to blog about?!?
My day...a day in the life of a full-time working mom, struggling to find balance....
***Disclaimer...this may bore you!
5:30-
Alarm...and snooze....(so thankful I bathed yesterday afternoon; I can sleep in!)
6:00-
Arise!
Get ready, CHI the hair (early anniversary present), fix breakfast & get Landen's bag ready for school
6:30-
Wake Landen up!...his response, "No, No, No!"
(oh dear, this is off to a not so good start)
Set out his clothes & put him at the table for breakfast.
7:00-
Off to work! (Isaac is taking Landen this morning, so, I'll be on time! )
8:00-
Start the day with the pledges & a moment of silence
(Were you aware the Texas pledge was changed this year?)
9:00-3:30-
See a plethora of ill children! A viral infection has been rampant this week. Be sure to wash your hands...longer than a few seconds....try the ABC song! Favorite visit of the day:"My mom told me to call her after the TAKS test if I wasn't feeling good...and I'm not feeling good" Hmm...here's some advice, do not tell your children to call them IF they do not feel good as you drop them off at school...the IF just became REALITY! OH..and my second favorite, my mom gave me Tylenol this morning BECAUSE I had fever. Are you kidding me?!?
Entertain the idea of doing something as a creative stay-at-home working mom....
3:30-
Head to Target!
This week is teacher appreciation week at Landen's school. Today was "flowers" day. I had a really cute idea...make flower pens (ink pens, attach fake flower with floral tape, display in flower pot with coffee beans), note to self...next time do not fill flower pots with coffee beans before arrival, unless they are secured! You guessed it, one turn and spilled coffee beans! Maybe I'll enjoy the aroma in the morning!?!
4:30-
Pick up Landen!
Deliver the flower pot goods...hopefully they will not notice the dirt that is now mixed in with the coffee beans after I scooped them off of my floor board! Found out Landen had a GREAT day...yes, no biting! (I often enter with hesitance, afraid to find a "Toothy Tale"...a sweet tale about the details of how another child has an imprint of my son's teeth on their body) Landen & I dance in the car to Thriller as we're off to vacuum my car...no more coffee beans! (Thanks to the Schrodts for the Michael Jackson compilation)
5:00-
Get Home!
Unload, give Landen his snack..daddy prepared a gooey PB&J...yummy! start the clothes washer, help prepare dinner (tonight: grilled chicken & a broccoli, grape, red onion, bacon salad) and make chocolate covered strawberries for Landen's teachers.
6:45-
Dinner is served...Landen has started to reach out for me & Isaac's hands when we sit down for dinner as we pray, that little stud! He decides he has finished within about 10 minutes and immediately wants down from his chair. He throws a mini tantrum as Isaac & I finish our dinner. (We used to let him down after he was done, but only to find ourselves in a restaurant with Landen very irritated and confused because he was forced to sit at the table..any suggestions???)
7:20-Isaac is giving Landen a bubble bath and I clean up after dinner
7:45-Read Goodnight Moon, say a prayer & Landen is down for the count!
It is now 8:40 and I'm off to do some laundry and play with Eddie before I read and go to bed..I try to have an early bedtime...10:00 the latest!
Today, I thank Jesus for a hectic daily routine! I praise him that he alone is the author and perfector of life and that through him alone I can stand before him, white as snow...despite me! I also thank him for counseling and that through tears, he is slowly peeling back the layers of the me I have created and revealing to me the core of who I am...the me he created, not the image I have made it!! Sweet Jesus!!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Snip, Snip, Off the Top
Landen's napping...so, I thought I should take the opportunity to finally update!
Exhibit A: Proof of the Nap!
Landen's 1st Haircut!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Per Caroline's request
Here you go, Caroline...
Ten years ago...
I was 17 years old, a junior in high school and just started dating Isaac. Who knew I would be Mrs. Corso...surely not us!
My to do list today...
1. Be productive in the clinic
2. Research salt intake
3. Work out
4. Grocery shopping
5. Dinner
6. Landen's bath
What would I do if I suddenly became a billionaire...
1. Get rid of all existing debt!
2. Change employment...to a stay-at-home mom
3. Give! Bless those around us.
Ten years ago...
I was 17 years old, a junior in high school and just started dating Isaac. Who knew I would be Mrs. Corso...surely not us!
My to do list today...
1. Be productive in the clinic
2. Research salt intake
3. Work out
4. Grocery shopping
5. Dinner
6. Landen's bath
What would I do if I suddenly became a billionaire...
1. Get rid of all existing debt!
2. Change employment...to a stay-at-home mom
3. Give! Bless those around us.
- family
- friends
- the village church
- compassion
- our community, the little town of Sachse!
4. Travel the world.
5. Save.
Three of my bad habits...
1. Putting my cold feet underneath Isaac!
2. Not drinking enough water
3. Making to do lists and not following through (I enjoy making lists!)
Five jobs I've had...
1. Daycare (2's were my fave)
2. Chiropractic office (billing, clerical & therapy assistant)
3. Family Medical Center at Garland (receptionist)
4. Children's Medical Center (RN in the operating room)
5. Currently an elementary school nurse (I'm curious how many of you were "frequent flyers!")
Five things people don't know about me...
1. I can still shop in the children's shoe department. However, this doesn't happen often.
2. I dislike ALL melon!
3. As a child, I would run at the sight of blood or someone choking. My mom is still in awe that I am a nurse.
4. I have a large extended family that ALL live here: 71 of us total.
5. The first time I stepped foot onto Baylor's Waco campus was the day I graduated. This was due to the fact that the nursing program is located in Dallas. Isaac & I may take Landen to homecoming this year. (It would be my first!)
Tag! Sherah, Kristen, Erin, Angie & Steph
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
an addition to our family....
Are you asking yourself....are the Corsos pregnant? The answer is no. Next Saturday, we are picking up our sweet puppy!! Poor puppy doesn't have a name, yet. So, for now, puppy will do. The Chiltons boxer, Zoey, gave birth 8 weeks ago. (Click the link for a pic...he's brown & white)
We had a fun weekend....the Bryants' wedding (congrats Cassie and Eric), met our puppy-to-be and spent Sunday afternoon at a park. I am ready for spring weather!
We had a fun weekend....the Bryants' wedding (congrats Cassie and Eric), met our puppy-to-be and spent Sunday afternoon at a park. I am ready for spring weather!
Evidence that we groom ourselves...every once in awhile...and even bathe
Like father, like son....
Our little boy...growing up too fast!
Not sure why kids like swings...they make me nauseous
PS...This post is brought to you by the harrassment of Caroline Mays.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Allergy, Cold, Flu...AHH CHOO!
As we are embarking on another flu season, I thought I would share some info to help differentiate between an allergy, cold and the flu.
Agonizing Allergies
Headaches
Mild fatigue
Stuffy nose and/or sneezing (almost always)
Mild or scratchy sore throat
Mild cough
Treatment: Antihistamines and decongestants (allergy shots, if severe)
Icky Cold
Mild fatigue
Stuffy nose and/or sneezing
Mild to moderate cough and chest discomfort
Treatment: Relief of symptoms (Drink hot liquids, use a cool mist humidifier, steamy showers)
Fierceful Flu (sudden onset of symptoms)
Headache
Body aches
Fatigue (can last 2-3 weeks)
Dry cough
High fever (102-104)
Chest discomfort (can be severe)
Treatment: Amantadine or Rimantadine (anti-viral medications) can be taken within 24 to 48 hours after onset of symptoms. These help reduce the duration and severity of symptoms.
Prevention: The #1 way to prevent illness is to wash your hands. (soap and water for 20 seconds...ABC song) Also, stifle your cough with your elbow in lieu of spraying your hands. Your wet and slimy mucus can travel over 100 miles an hour!
Agonizing Allergies
Headaches
Mild fatigue
Stuffy nose and/or sneezing (almost always)
Mild or scratchy sore throat
Mild cough
Treatment: Antihistamines and decongestants (allergy shots, if severe)
Icky Cold
Mild fatigue
Stuffy nose and/or sneezing
Mild to moderate cough and chest discomfort
Treatment: Relief of symptoms (Drink hot liquids, use a cool mist humidifier, steamy showers)
Fierceful Flu (sudden onset of symptoms)
Headache
Body aches
Fatigue (can last 2-3 weeks)
Dry cough
High fever (102-104)
Chest discomfort (can be severe)
Treatment: Amantadine or Rimantadine (anti-viral medications) can be taken within 24 to 48 hours after onset of symptoms. These help reduce the duration and severity of symptoms.
Prevention: The #1 way to prevent illness is to wash your hands. (soap and water for 20 seconds...ABC song) Also, stifle your cough with your elbow in lieu of spraying your hands. Your wet and slimy mucus can travel over 100 miles an hour!
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Our 1st Trip to the ER
Monday morning at 1:00 am, we awoke to our little guy looking like a platypus. So, off we went to the ER. I was afraid the swelling was about to interfere with his airway. However, the inflammation has gone down and we are hopeful that he is on the road to healing. Thank you for your continued prayers and support! I cannot imagine doing life without our amazing family and friends!
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