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About Me
- marciasArena
- I am in metamorphosis, my world has been altered and I exist in my past and present and look forward to my future. Sometimes I get lost in the chaos that is life but still I am managing to learn to live again. This is a look into the inner workings of my mind!
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Monday, December 12, 2005
Update :) 12-13-05
The day after Thanksgiving Titus decided he was no longer going to crawl! So he has been up and walking since then. He has gotten quiet a few bumps and scraps - for example his latest booboo - he fell and hit the top of a wooden toy box and nicked his lip. That would be the little red thing on his lip that you see in the pictures. Poor little guy!
I caught something after Thanksgiving and spent the rest of the weekend up til that Tuesday as a zombie in a lot of pain. Thank GOD my sister was here to help with Titus! I am back to normal but unfortunately Titus just caught a cold, we just got back from the doc. today with meds for him... so - hopefully we will both be good soon :) and at the same time.
I think I have found a Nanny job (wooohooo)! It would be perfect for me and I really like the kids, the family, and it is at there house... which is very nice and has a nice play area for the kids. So pray for me please that I get it. I babysat for them on last Thursday and I thought it went well, hopefully, I will be babysitting for them this week too. The downer is that it won't kick in for a few months... the details - a friend of mine is currently their nanny, she referred me because she is pregnant with her 2nd child and has decided to stay home... so I am not sure when she is going to start staying at home (and neither is she). Of course I did not mention that yes I can bring Titus with me! So I am looking for something to tide me over till then. I am thinking about working weekends or late nights in the area... we will see.
Surprisingly I get really nervous when people ask me a whole bunch of questions about child care - I know that might sound crazy! I mean all of you guys know how much I love and adore kids. But I do, I know as a parent I like things a certain way and I would like certain things done that same way by others. As a babysitter without kids it was cool - I would do whatever they wanted me to do no problem. But now I feel somewhat judged about what I do with my own child... that is a reflection to the parent on how I will deal with their child etc. I suppose it is. It is so different because I actually have an opinion on how things should be done - where as before I did what I was told without questions. I also have to consider the impact it will have on Titus.
My only issue (at the moment) that I worry about for the future is the impact of TV on Titus and his health. And why do I freak out about this issue? First off the percentages of children that watch increased amount of television correspondence with a rise in the potential of them have ADD and other hyper, hard to concentrate issues - of course these findings are still preliminary but I believe the findings that say TV helps create short attention spans; not to mention the really good advertising for unneeded toys and stuff. Lastly, I do not want him to be a couch potatoe like me. I want him to be active and have a good imagination, but mostly I want him to be active. So I don't want him to have the TV going all the time as background noise, but music is ok. This is a personal preference but I have noticed that I always have the TV on if other people are in the house. So he is used to playing with it as background noise anyway. When I am home alone though I try not to have the TV on though. This is what I am talking about though - this is an issue that I have to deal with for my own kids and what other kids find normal. So in watching other kids I have to adjust to what they normally do and not freak out too much about then impact it could possibly have on Titus in the future.
I am really laid back (except on TV issue - and still I do whatever they are used too) and I have interviewed a few people and they wanted details on "what would you do with a child during the day" for example. And I was like I don't know - depends on what they would like to do, the weather, etc. Of course, that is not what I said I told them a few scenarios of what a potential day would be like. I do have goals for the day. For example I pick a theme for Titus during the day (when I remember) and we go with it. I try to incorporate it into our day and would adjust for children of different age levels. I only do that so I don't say the same boring things everyday... so he can have variety. But I mean he is a kid for crying out loud - kids are sponges the just need something to absorb so as long as I don't ignore them all day long - what does it matter what we do - but that we all have a good time doing it. Anyway. Now none of you will ask me to watch your kids again, lol
Gotta go to bed. Getting late and I realized I haven't done an update for awhile.
OH, if anyone knows of a good job... Rob is searching. He is presently unhappy with his currently situation. Anyway. Later.
I caught something after Thanksgiving and spent the rest of the weekend up til that Tuesday as a zombie in a lot of pain. Thank GOD my sister was here to help with Titus! I am back to normal but unfortunately Titus just caught a cold, we just got back from the doc. today with meds for him... so - hopefully we will both be good soon :) and at the same time.
I think I have found a Nanny job (wooohooo)! It would be perfect for me and I really like the kids, the family, and it is at there house... which is very nice and has a nice play area for the kids. So pray for me please that I get it. I babysat for them on last Thursday and I thought it went well, hopefully, I will be babysitting for them this week too. The downer is that it won't kick in for a few months... the details - a friend of mine is currently their nanny, she referred me because she is pregnant with her 2nd child and has decided to stay home... so I am not sure when she is going to start staying at home (and neither is she). Of course I did not mention that yes I can bring Titus with me! So I am looking for something to tide me over till then. I am thinking about working weekends or late nights in the area... we will see.
Surprisingly I get really nervous when people ask me a whole bunch of questions about child care - I know that might sound crazy! I mean all of you guys know how much I love and adore kids. But I do, I know as a parent I like things a certain way and I would like certain things done that same way by others. As a babysitter without kids it was cool - I would do whatever they wanted me to do no problem. But now I feel somewhat judged about what I do with my own child... that is a reflection to the parent on how I will deal with their child etc. I suppose it is. It is so different because I actually have an opinion on how things should be done - where as before I did what I was told without questions. I also have to consider the impact it will have on Titus.
My only issue (at the moment) that I worry about for the future is the impact of TV on Titus and his health. And why do I freak out about this issue? First off the percentages of children that watch increased amount of television correspondence with a rise in the potential of them have ADD and other hyper, hard to concentrate issues - of course these findings are still preliminary but I believe the findings that say TV helps create short attention spans; not to mention the really good advertising for unneeded toys and stuff. Lastly, I do not want him to be a couch potatoe like me. I want him to be active and have a good imagination, but mostly I want him to be active. So I don't want him to have the TV going all the time as background noise, but music is ok. This is a personal preference but I have noticed that I always have the TV on if other people are in the house. So he is used to playing with it as background noise anyway. When I am home alone though I try not to have the TV on though. This is what I am talking about though - this is an issue that I have to deal with for my own kids and what other kids find normal. So in watching other kids I have to adjust to what they normally do and not freak out too much about then impact it could possibly have on Titus in the future.
I am really laid back (except on TV issue - and still I do whatever they are used too) and I have interviewed a few people and they wanted details on "what would you do with a child during the day" for example. And I was like I don't know - depends on what they would like to do, the weather, etc. Of course, that is not what I said I told them a few scenarios of what a potential day would be like. I do have goals for the day. For example I pick a theme for Titus during the day (when I remember) and we go with it. I try to incorporate it into our day and would adjust for children of different age levels. I only do that so I don't say the same boring things everyday... so he can have variety. But I mean he is a kid for crying out loud - kids are sponges the just need something to absorb so as long as I don't ignore them all day long - what does it matter what we do - but that we all have a good time doing it. Anyway. Now none of you will ask me to watch your kids again, lol
Gotta go to bed. Getting late and I realized I haven't done an update for awhile.
OH, if anyone knows of a good job... Rob is searching. He is presently unhappy with his currently situation. Anyway. Later.
Dannielle's House when it was snowing - borrowing without her permission but I am sure she won't mind. Mom this is for you - a picture of it snowing (that I never got around to taking).
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Titus loves hats - Daddy's hats - and that is the first thing he graps when Daddy comes home :) 12-03-05
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Titus playing with his ball and sticking his tongue out trying to balance holding the ball and walking.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Did I tell you he is walking now? Well mostly crawling still but he can walk across the room by himself, but he still wobbles. I tried to capture the moment.
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A Little Update
Just a note we have been doing well, getting adjusted to being at home again, and to Amber being here. It has been nice for me because she is always willing to help out.
Going to visit the family tomorrow and popping into a friends house to say hi. Should be an eventful day.
Been keeping busy looking for a job, and interviewing.
Like I said just a note, gotta get to bed so I am not too tired tomorrow.
Going to visit the family tomorrow and popping into a friends house to say hi. Should be an eventful day.
Been keeping busy looking for a job, and interviewing.
Like I said just a note, gotta get to bed so I am not too tired tomorrow.
Saturday, November 5, 2005
BACK AT HOME in one Week
I am SOOOO EXCITED! I will be back at home in one week! How do working moms do it? I can never get the house done, the shopping, cooking, laundry, etc, when I am working; then I am always stressed about not having everything done! Can't wait to be back home!
Our news:
1. My last week at Rego-Fix is this week - so for all that pray, please please please pray that God provide a great opprotunity for us while I look for a part-time job. Also please pray for me to do this everyday - to make a HUGE effort to look everyday!
2. Amber is here! Amber my 23 year old sister has been with us for the week, and says she would like to stay for a while (maybe a year) until she goes back to school. Personally I like having her around, it makes life easier for me because she is willing to run errands and assist when needed, so here lately my home is not such a wreck. However, I still like to do some things myself, but this has helped me concentrate on organizing stuff I normally don't make time for (like my closet). This of course is an adjustment for Rob and I, so please pray for peace about this - specifically Rob, she is my sister so this isn't very hard for me. Rob is doing well with the situation but I want him to feel that this is still his home and to join in with our wacky-ness. Please pray also that Amber finds a job while she is here, so she can save money for college.
3. Titus and I are getting over a nasty cold, Rob is probably headed to the doctor soon!
4. We are looking for a futon! We would like to add something to our spare room to make it available for guests (and my sister). While still being our office to, pray we find something that works and works well in the budget.
5. My great grandpa passed away, I did not know him well but I know he was a very giving man.
6. I have taken to prayer lately there are so many things I can't handle on my own so I have been praying like crazy for guidance and help. Hence all the praying.
Our news:
1. My last week at Rego-Fix is this week - so for all that pray, please please please pray that God provide a great opprotunity for us while I look for a part-time job. Also please pray for me to do this everyday - to make a HUGE effort to look everyday!
2. Amber is here! Amber my 23 year old sister has been with us for the week, and says she would like to stay for a while (maybe a year) until she goes back to school. Personally I like having her around, it makes life easier for me because she is willing to run errands and assist when needed, so here lately my home is not such a wreck. However, I still like to do some things myself, but this has helped me concentrate on organizing stuff I normally don't make time for (like my closet). This of course is an adjustment for Rob and I, so please pray for peace about this - specifically Rob, she is my sister so this isn't very hard for me. Rob is doing well with the situation but I want him to feel that this is still his home and to join in with our wacky-ness. Please pray also that Amber finds a job while she is here, so she can save money for college.
3. Titus and I are getting over a nasty cold, Rob is probably headed to the doctor soon!
4. We are looking for a futon! We would like to add something to our spare room to make it available for guests (and my sister). While still being our office to, pray we find something that works and works well in the budget.
5. My great grandpa passed away, I did not know him well but I know he was a very giving man.
6. I have taken to prayer lately there are so many things I can't handle on my own so I have been praying like crazy for guidance and help. Hence all the praying.
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
Monday, October 24, 2005
Happy b-day to me :)
I am now the big 25 - discount on the car insurance, social security benefits... yeah life is good :) Celebrated the big day with Lauren and Sheryl at Jillians on Friday night, a bunch of their friends, and a few people I know. It was fun :) and the food was good to! We ate at the Hibatchi (sp?) grill it was entertaining and I am glad I went with this group. This is not something I would have enjoyed on a date with Rob - I like my cook quiet so I can talk and flirt and have a romantic kind of time with my hubby, but with a big group it was not so bad!
Titus is getting to be such a big boy!! He is in 18 month clothes now. And I went on ebay to get him some winter/fall things got 24 items for $50.00 total (not to bad)... still need to find him a cute hat for winter... but I think I will go shopping for that. He is not feeling to well today, poor guy :( But hopeful with a little over the counter stuff, he'll get to feeling better.
Titus is getting to be such a big boy!! He is in 18 month clothes now. And I went on ebay to get him some winter/fall things got 24 items for $50.00 total (not to bad)... still need to find him a cute hat for winter... but I think I will go shopping for that. He is not feeling to well today, poor guy :( But hopeful with a little over the counter stuff, he'll get to feeling better.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Momma's Milk, Tofers, & Big Boy Food
Momma's Milk
My momma's milk is running out - she is very sad :( and so am I, I enjoy my special time with momma when she feeds me... but she isn't giving up, oh no! She found some special things at the health food store called Phenugreek & Momma's Milk Tea, so in an effort to keep feeding me (I am hungry all the time) she is taking and drinking her way to more food for me, yeah momma!
Tofers
Did you know? I have alot of tofers (teeth) I have my top 2 teeth that are coming in one on my right side that has broken through but mommy hasn't seen it come through very much yet, also one of my bottom right tofers has come up and I also have one on the left bottom coming up too! I am so excited! Soon I will learn to use my tofers to bite things, which I was praticing on my friend Jackson at daycare... I snuck up on him and opened my mouth like I was gonna give him kisses and then I discovered I have teeth so I bite him instead. Momma is not to excited about that and my teacher Miss Amanda said she will have to keep a better eye on me when I give kisses, because I might sneak and bite again. Oh well, I learned alot about biting and it was an interesting reaction to see everyone make such a fuss over my discovery. I wonder what will they do when I discover I can... I don't want to spoil my surprises :)
Big Boy Food
Momma says I am getting to be a big boy, she lets me eat cheerios all by myself, I like feeding myself :) she has also started letting me eat banana tiny cubes too - I like feeding myself even if it takes me a much longer time to eat. I like wiping the food all over my face too, it feels really neat and kind of gooey, and it makes my hair sticky too!
Sleepy Time
Well it is getting late and momma says it is time for bed. sleepy time, sleepy time, time to go to sleep. sleepy time, sleepy time, close your eyes and dream. That is my mommas sleepy time song for me. Time for bunnies (Peter Rabit) and sleepy time :)
My momma's milk is running out - she is very sad :( and so am I, I enjoy my special time with momma when she feeds me... but she isn't giving up, oh no! She found some special things at the health food store called Phenugreek & Momma's Milk Tea, so in an effort to keep feeding me (I am hungry all the time) she is taking and drinking her way to more food for me, yeah momma!
Tofers
Did you know? I have alot of tofers (teeth) I have my top 2 teeth that are coming in one on my right side that has broken through but mommy hasn't seen it come through very much yet, also one of my bottom right tofers has come up and I also have one on the left bottom coming up too! I am so excited! Soon I will learn to use my tofers to bite things, which I was praticing on my friend Jackson at daycare... I snuck up on him and opened my mouth like I was gonna give him kisses and then I discovered I have teeth so I bite him instead. Momma is not to excited about that and my teacher Miss Amanda said she will have to keep a better eye on me when I give kisses, because I might sneak and bite again. Oh well, I learned alot about biting and it was an interesting reaction to see everyone make such a fuss over my discovery. I wonder what will they do when I discover I can... I don't want to spoil my surprises :)
Big Boy Food
Momma says I am getting to be a big boy, she lets me eat cheerios all by myself, I like feeding myself :) she has also started letting me eat banana tiny cubes too - I like feeding myself even if it takes me a much longer time to eat. I like wiping the food all over my face too, it feels really neat and kind of gooey, and it makes my hair sticky too!
Sleepy Time
Well it is getting late and momma says it is time for bed. sleepy time, sleepy time, time to go to sleep. sleepy time, sleepy time, close your eyes and dream. That is my mommas sleepy time song for me. Time for bunnies (Peter Rabit) and sleepy time :)
It has been awhile... an update
Hi friends! Well we are living, breathing, getting over colds and adjusting to new life. Life of Titus in Daycare!
About daycare, I like Titus' daycare... but I don't like his teacher. I get the feeling that she would rather be somewhere else... or that she is not having fun. I do not feel like Titus is in danger (or he wouldn't be there) but I don't feel like he is getting the attention that he deserves (obviously not... he is in daycare). I personally think 4 infants/toddlers to one adult is to much, but... Titus is doing great with it, he is one of the happiest babies there (he could give the others lessons in happpiness). He gets fussy everyone once in a while but overall he is a good kid. The sleeping thing is still not going very smoothly (I spoiled him by placing him in his crib alone, who would have thought) but there is just to much all around for him to want to lay down for a nap. He is eating better though... so it is still a battle.
As for working... I don't think full time is what we will be doing in the future. I am going to explore my options and try to get it down to 2-3 days a week. We will see. I am praying like crazy for the right opprotunity to walk up and say hi (it is like trying to find a needle in a hay stack) but in my search I know God will provide.
Well, that is all I have time for I will try to write more soon. :)
About daycare, I like Titus' daycare... but I don't like his teacher. I get the feeling that she would rather be somewhere else... or that she is not having fun. I do not feel like Titus is in danger (or he wouldn't be there) but I don't feel like he is getting the attention that he deserves (obviously not... he is in daycare). I personally think 4 infants/toddlers to one adult is to much, but... Titus is doing great with it, he is one of the happiest babies there (he could give the others lessons in happpiness). He gets fussy everyone once in a while but overall he is a good kid. The sleeping thing is still not going very smoothly (I spoiled him by placing him in his crib alone, who would have thought) but there is just to much all around for him to want to lay down for a nap. He is eating better though... so it is still a battle.
As for working... I don't think full time is what we will be doing in the future. I am going to explore my options and try to get it down to 2-3 days a week. We will see. I am praying like crazy for the right opprotunity to walk up and say hi (it is like trying to find a needle in a hay stack) but in my search I know God will provide.
Well, that is all I have time for I will try to write more soon. :)
Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Latest News for the Rolfingsmeyer Crew
Well, as many of you know I have been hanging out with Titus at home, but as of this week 10/03/05 I started back to work full time. I have not decided if this is permanent yet... I am working on it. Titus is in daycare and I have thought about checking into some home cares too, I like his daycare but he is not used to the setting as far as his sleeping schedule goes and I think wow 4 babies on one care giver is alot.
Anyway this decision is what makes since financially for our family, Lord willing a few things may work out and I will either have a fantastic opportunity to do my dream job or I will be at home with Titus and have to find something to do there. God will make it work out and provide so I am not worried about it.
Anyway this decision is what makes since financially for our family, Lord willing a few things may work out and I will either have a fantastic opportunity to do my dream job or I will be at home with Titus and have to find something to do there. God will make it work out and provide so I am not worried about it.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Titus is now a Child of God
Thanks for you all that were able to come; I hope you will help us guide him into a good Christian boy with your wisdom or knowledge shared with us. We had a nice time afterward too :)
More on Titus, he has his 2 bottom teeth and one top one coming in and one tooth bud on his side. He is full of energy so sleeping time has become quiet and ordeal lately taking up to 2 hours for him to go to sleep sometimes.
Last Wednesday I made homemade banana bread it was good but needs to be moister - will have to work on that.
Interviewed some people to watch their children but I am not sure their answer so I am not sure at this time what I am going to do. Please keep praying for God to provide the right children family situation for Titus and myself.
More on Titus, he has his 2 bottom teeth and one top one coming in and one tooth bud on his side. He is full of energy so sleeping time has become quiet and ordeal lately taking up to 2 hours for him to go to sleep sometimes.
Last Wednesday I made homemade banana bread it was good but needs to be moister - will have to work on that.
Interviewed some people to watch their children but I am not sure their answer so I am not sure at this time what I am going to do. Please keep praying for God to provide the right children family situation for Titus and myself.
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