An extension and continuation of the original blog -- “Life With Baby Mikki”noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:47:31 -0400Blogger http://www.blogger.com61125http://anniere.blogspot.com/en-usnoAn extension and continuation of the original blog -- “Life With Baby Mikki”An extension and continuation of the original blog -- “Life With Baby Mikki”noreply@blogger.comhttp://anniere.blogspot.com/2015/10/mindless-banter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Thu, 8 Oct 2015 23:24:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-5489274750321058439 Yes, I know I've been slacking miserably keeping up with my posts in here, and you would think with Bean now attending daycare two days out of the week, I would have more time to write.  Truth is, I do have more free time but a lot of it has been taken up with other things, mostly my mother.  I have been writing though. Besides a monthly subscriber base blog e-mail, (although the http://anniere.blogspot.com/2015/07/its-been-full-and-at-times-somewhat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:50:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-4016765743021642443It's been a full, and at times, somewhat hectic year so far.Hubby and I just spent a wonderful weekend over the border, a surprise getaway I originally wasn't to keen about when told to pack for it without knowing what we were doing or where we were going.We arrived at our destination, Niagara-on-the-lake, and spent 2 full days enjoying the sights, food, and entertainment. It's been a couple http://anniere.blogspot.com/2015/03/februarys-trip-south.htmlbirthchildrenfamilyRoad tripSouth Carolinavacationnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sun, 29 Mar 2015 00:43:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-2671918717481797392 Our yearly trip south is never long enough, at least the part where it's spending time with my son and grandson. This year, with the upcoming arrival of my son's second child, due March 11th, we decided to make the trip down earlier in the year rather than wait until August like we have always done in past years.  I originally was going to go down alone because http://anniere.blogspot.com/2015/02/altrusic-acts.htmlchildrenmemoriespaying it forwardvacationnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Thu, 5 Feb 2015 00:09:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-4392879680730824767The social movement "Pay it Forward" has been around a considerable amount of  time.  After doing some research - as little as possible, I may add - I found it may have very well started as far back as 317 BC in ancient Athens when the concept was used in the play Dyskolos written by Menande.  "Make rich as many people as you can by your own efforts. For this http://anniere.blogspot.com/2015/01/yep-this-is-clearly-my-marriage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:56:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-8179441886148341354Awhile ago I read a post  11 Sad-But-True Married People Texts I've Sent My Husband   by Susannah Lewis and I actually laughed out loud.Post found at:http://www.yourtango.com/2014239933/lol-11-sad-but-true-married-people-texts-ive-sent-my-husband In today's age of everything tech, it's not that hard to go back and view old messages, and it's even easier when you knowhttp://anniere.blogspot.com/2014/12/if-only-it-was-this-easy-all-time.htmlchildrenGrowing upnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:48:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-7314934855932838783I was baking Christmas cookies when Kenna walked in from school. The baby was in his highchair snacking on cheerios, at least when his hands weren't up to his ears when I'd belt out a Christmas tune. He'd giggle when I'd lean down and nuzzle his neck every time he'd raise his arms and cup his ears to block out my holiday melody. So young and already a critic, runs in the family.The smell of http://anniere.blogspot.com/2014/12/in-search-of-answers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Mon, 8 Dec 2014 23:56:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-5454975271302028095My daughter Kenna had another one of her "spells".  It's been a month since her doctor's visit and we still don't know why these sudden bouts happen, one of my fears at the moment besides a diagnosis of something grim is her having one of these episodes when I'm not around and can't get to her. She did have one awhile ago when she was with her aunt, it http://anniere.blogspot.com/2014/11/our-children-our-hope.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Tue, 4 Nov 2014 21:46:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-3980667956413354728"While we try to teach our children all about life, Our children teach us what life is all about."  ~Angela Schmidt Being a parent of four incredible children I've often, over the years, reflected upon my advice and choices I've given and made concerning them, everything from the common mundane activities of daily adolescent life to the unwieldily, http://anniere.blogspot.com/2014/09/summer-2014-redo-tribunal-and-wayfaring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Tue, 23 Sep 2014 22:42:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-7809320033276183937 Another Labor Day has come to pass, which signifies ( unofficially ) another summer's end and another school year's beginning, and now, Autumn has arrived. We've had a full summer season crammed packed with activities and Kenna is still loving her new bedroom. Back in June, before school was out, when Kenna's whole 5th grade went on their (CCE) annual end of the year camping trip to http://anniere.blogspot.com/2014/08/cheap-is-not-always-better.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Fri, 8 Aug 2014 19:10:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-1738491579115436343I read a raving review, years back, about a cheap wine, Two Buck Chuck sold at Trader Joe's. I think if this article http://huff.to/1zOrCci , (which has since been removed. Editor's note below) was included in the commentary, we'd tell that "wine connoisseur" to keep his expertise to himself. Of course, he's the same connoisseur who takes his dog's meds when he's sick to save on http://anniere.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-little-something.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Thu, 7 Aug 2014 22:09:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-1275335841405887351I got an early anniversary gift from my husband which I found on my pillow when I crawled into bed - one side says YES, the other, NO. He's always thinking of how he can make my life a little easier!http://anniere.blogspot.com/2014/07/lessons-and-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:43:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-7122871145746963251With school out Kenna hasn't been practicing her Cello. Not that she needs to, since she has decided not to continue taking lessons for it next year, telling me she wants to concentrate on her vocals. I snicker wondering if she'll ask for vocal coaching lessons next. Her grandmother and great aunt Wanda use to sing in night clubs in the late 40's and I do love listening to Kenna sing http://anniere.blogspot.com/2014/07/afterashorthiatusimback.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Thu, 3 Jul 2014 00:28:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-1227460120516186631I'm back after a short hiatus from writing. It's not that I didn't have much to say, or rather, write about it's just there has been a lot going on and unfortunatly these have taken up most of my time and energy.  We celebrated My daughter Mikenna's 11th birthday back in March and my grandson Cruz's first birthday back in April. Both events I did write about, I even uploaded pictures but http://anniere.blogspot.com/2014/05/one-step-forward-two-steps-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Fri, 23 May 2014 00:50:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-5612712296359016052 These last couple months have been, umm, interesting. I went in for a minor procedure early last month which turned out to be, well, not exactly what I expected and extremely painful.  Thank goodness I possess a high tolerance for physical pain and that blessing has come in quite handy over the years.  Not only was it painful but I accomplished to attain the one adverse http://anniere.blogspot.com/2014/04/time-stood-still-pt-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Fri, 4 Apr 2014 19:23:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-5073594512516097408CONTINUED FROM LAST POST- I've never, as far back as I can remember, been much of a sound sleeper.  Not a bad attribute if you suspect your teen is sneaking out at night or sense a roaming / Internet voyeuristic partner.  Thank goodness I've not had to worry about those things.  Unlike what I've been told regarding the latter, that ALL men have http://anniere.blogspot.com/2014/03/time-stood-still-pt-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:56:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-7671003909559544373It's daylight saving time which use to mean I'd have to recalculate in my head the time in which I'd make my phone calls to my brother who lived in Arizona. To make it easier I'd keep one of the clocks in the house set for Arizona time, brilliant, huh? They don't follow the national norm of  "spring ahead, fall behind" which meant I never had to change the time on my "Arizona clockhttp://anniere.blogspot.com/2014/01/open-your-eyes-avoid-possible-perils.htmlchildrenDangersparentingnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Fri, 17 Jan 2014 01:20:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-3821241345183617213  My children are the most important thing in my life, I would give up my own for them.  When they are happy, I am happy, when they are sad, I am sad, and when they hurt, I hurt. I've known and seen parents blatantly put their children in harms way without the thought of the ramifications if something goes awry and danger finds its way to them.  I'm reminded of the http://anniere.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-memories.htmlbabyBeanchildrenChristmas 2013Cruzfamilyghostshealthholidaynoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Tue, 31 Dec 2013 18:06:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-1453307304368940158 Christmas has always been a wistful and lugubrious holiday for me.  From a very young age I've been able to sense and feel the sadness and pain in others and I think that has contributed to it.  So many people hurt especially during the holiday seasons and I pick up on that which instinctively causes a deep, for lack of a better word, depression within me. I've learned to tryhttp://anniere.blogspot.com/2013/12/tucson-news-murder.htmlArizonabrotherdeathfamilylifeTucsonnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sat, 14 Dec 2013 06:00:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-4268984478996966944 Back in October I got a message from my niece in Tucson. Needless to say she was more than a little upset by the news. This young man is the half-brother of the young man serving 22 years for my brother's murder, he was also one of four involved in it. Released from prison in September he is believed to be the suspect in a double homicide in Phoenix, Arizona.   10.23.13   Man http://anniere.blogspot.com/2013/12/wrapped-up-in-thoughts.htmlbabychildrenfamilyhealthholidaylifethe unknownnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:34:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-4604107383545943459   I sat at the kitchen table yesterday afternoon looking out upon the vast emptiness of the field behind our home, I often do this when there is a lot on my mind. I had finished feeding the baby his lunch a half hour or so earlier and he was restless yet tired. His morning nap was a short intermission from his otherwise bustling self. He lounged comfortably on http://anniere.blogspot.com/2013/12/blessings.htmlBeanfamilyhealthholidaynoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Mon, 2 Dec 2013 22:40:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-1520895528294034771This time last year I watched as my daughter and my husband assembled an artificial Christmas tree and decorated it without me. This year, I had already started pulling out the seasonal decor before the Thanksgiving season even hit. I'm dancing, singing and enjoying the season, anticipating the trimming of the boughs. My daughter Mikenna and I sang Christmas songs as I prepared some of our http://anniere.blogspot.com/2013/11/rewind-originally-posted-on-life-with.htmlLife With Baby Mikkinoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:40:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-1867861554346218393   It's been over a month since I've posted in here and while I have a slew of posts in draft form I haven't had the time nor energy to revise them. I've been reminded, way too much lately, life is fleeting, so I decided to re-post an entry from "Life With Baby Mikki" on February 14, 2012 .   Rewind In college, I remember an assignment for one of my journalism http://anniere.blogspot.com/2013/10/rolling-with-punches_8.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Tue, 8 Oct 2013 23:46:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-3708694882609015858   Sometimes you just have to bow your head, say a prayer, and weather the storm.   Sometimes things don't work out the way you'd like them to.  We are more than a little disappointed this week due to a slight setback; Looks like our plans have changed. Kenna and I had hoped to meet her father Thursday night, he is out of town on business andhttp://anniere.blogspot.com/2013/10/thinking-positive.htmlfamilyhealthlifethe unknownnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Wed, 2 Oct 2013 14:00:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7215945332173101799.post-675382242943534156Another summer has come to an end.  It has been a full one, a busy, somewhat hectic one but an enjoyable one nonetheless.  I am extremely grateful for the opportunities I have been given and the hope that has arisen from the obstacles that have been set before me.  I have been very fortunate. Every so often my husband is approached about relocating