31 and Counting....a look Back!

So yesterday was my 

31st Birthday! 

  

7lbs 6 3/4oz, 19 1/2 in.

I figured I would pull out some pics of me from over the years for your enjoyment.  So have fun:

My 1st Birthday

Infant/Toddler years

Me and "Uncle Papa"

Working @ the Colwyn Pool Snack Bar

My famous "Jessica Rabbit" look

Sweet 16 Birthday

Jeremy's Graduation Party (the year we met)

High School Graduation

Senior Portrait

College Graduation

Senior Week

A Brithday Wish from years past

and we're Back...!

Well I don't know how many people will be reading this as I have not posted in forever.  Also since I have promised and promised to post when I could and haven't really been able to.  Well Now the internet has returned to the Schoenrock household.  I actually haven't even used my computer for months either as I don't have anything to use it for.  So I used my iPhone to get online and things but larger tasks like blogging and replying to longer emails has taken a back seat to everything else because it would take forever to do on the iPhone.

Anyway now that I explained all that let's get to life:

I have so much to post that it would take me forever.  So let's see...

Ok I will gather my thoughts and put them in a new post.  I know I'm a goof but its cool!  haha

Therapy at the Park

At the library

Aaron Counting

Boys will be boys

Red Cups Are Back

Isn't He Cute

Long Weekend

This weekend was just too long.  I know you are thinking to yourself how can you complain about a long weekend.  Normally I would love a long weekend, time relaxing and with the family and kids.  Not this weekend no.

Well it started Friday, I went in for a minor surgical procedure.  I have been having "female" problems since I have had my children.  Last year had a D&C to try and help with these issues.  I am sure most know what that is so I will not go into details.  Anyway, it didn't help so Friday I had a uterine ablation.  Again due to the area in discussion I will not go into details, but as all humans you have the free will to search the internet.  ;)  So I spent the weekend in more pain then I was prepared to face.  I am finally feeling better with little to no pain and some cramping.  Hopefully this will be the end of my issues.  Thank you to my in-laws for staying the weekend and an extra unplanned day to help out with the kids.

I will say I was somewhat stressed not being able to be mobile and take care of things, as tomorrow is the first day of school.  I am not one of those mom's that gets overly emotionally but I do want to make sure things are perfect for the return of school.  Especially since Jeremy is entering 1st grade and he will now attended school for a full day.

It has been amazing how quickly time goes by and Wow what a difference in one year, from last year to this year.  Jeremy's Kindergarten teacher Ms. Duffy was awesome and those kids are definitely prepared for 1st grade.  So tomorrow is that day, Jeremy Jr. returns from his 1st summer break to school as he enters into a full day of 1st grade! 

Jeremy has also started Clifton Flag Football again!  We had our first scrimmage of the year Saturday.  Despite my pain I went.  I was only allowed to go if I sat in the chair and didn't get up.  Don't worry that is all I COULD do!  It was a great game and I got some great pics.  I am disappointed that again we are stuck on the team where the coaches don't show up.  I am going to deal with that issue tomorrow at practice.  Don't worry I'll be nice, I have to cause I'm the team Mom, no I will be nice anyway.



Nathan is also started school this year.  He will be starting preschool, which I mentioned in my last posting.  His first day is September 8th, so I will keep you updated as we get closer.

Aunt Kathleen (Left), GGMom (Right)

On a totally different topic my Grandmom Stumm turned 90 on Friday!  Happy Birthday GGMom!  I Love you!






Well I gotta head to bed, can't be late on the first day (and you know if we were it would be my fault) haha.

Thing 1, Thing 2, Thing 3

My "Thing 1, Thing 2,  Thing 3"

Thanks Danny and Marisella for our Dr. Seuss Thing shirts.  It truly describes my boys perfectly!

Jeremy Sr. has stayed in touch with some co-workers from his last employer and in response to an email from one of his co-worker/friend I updated her on the kids.  I figured that I would use my response as my blog to update you all on what has been going on.  Thanks Joan! :)

Jeremy Jr. is starting 1st grade!  I can't believe it has been 6 years already.  He is growing up so fast.  Just this evening we put him in his "own" room with a full size bed (thanks Grammy).  He is such a little helper.  He has started his his 2nd year of flag football with the Clifton Rams.  I am excited to get into these years of sports! (maybe more then he is)

Jeremy Jr's New Bed

Nathaniel is do great.  We have not had to have any cardiology or pacemaker visits in forever because he is doing so well.  Next year I want to start him in flag football as it is a non-contact sport, but Jeremy is nervous about that.  Nathan is seeing several other specialist for some delays and sensory interrogation issues which tend to cause behavior problems.  At this point there is no specific diagnosis.  However we are having a hard time getting services/help due to a lack of dx.  I haven't pushed hard for any because he has been young and wanted to wait out what might be age behavior verses a behavior disorder.  But at this point I am going to be pushing the issue and pushing it hard.  He is behind in many areas due to the lack of help. 

Nathan and Mommy OC '10

Nathan will be starting preschool in September.  This is hard as I am not working and to pay for preschool is just not really in our budget, but the Delaware County Intermediate Unit with not service him or his delays without being in a school format.  So to say the least the many appointments just trying to get help is keeping me extra busy, as if three kids wasn't enough.

All Aaron's Clean Underwear

Aaron just turned two!  I started potty training him last weekend.  He is wearing underwear all day unless we have an appt. to go to.  I don't like to switch between underwear and pullups to keep them from getting confused but as of right now I don't think I will have an extended period of time where there are no appts.  So we are just going with it.  He seems to be doing great.  If only we could get the pooping in the toilet instead of the underwear I think we'd be set.  Well that and not having him throw all the clean underwear in the toilet when I turn away for a second.  Aaron is showing some similarities to Nathan.  Aaron does have a speech therapist and a special instructor coming every other week.  When they are younger you get better help through the county, but when they switch to the IU which is covered by the school districts they don't want to pay.  So we are getting better help with Aaron right now then with Nathan.  I am hoping that alot of the behavior stuff I see is learned behavior, so I am trying not to jump on everything he does and go right to the specialist for testing. I am watching and waiting.


The three of them are all characters and keep me smiling everyday!  Jeremy with is cuddling, Nathan with his random "I love you mommy, your the best" and Aaron with his not stop laughing.  It makes it all worth while.

3 Boys in a "Big Boy Bed"

Jeremy Sr's job is going great.  It is a change of pace but he is loving it.  It is so laid back, no stress, tons of great benefits like an abundance of time off.  That has come in handy with the children's medical appointments.  He has been so disconnected from alot of it because of lack of time but this job has provided an opportunity for us to attend these things together.  What a God send.  I know he misses you too.  He mentioned you here and there and whenever Genex comes up.  It is so weird that Genex isn't a part of our life anymore.  Between the time I worked there and he worked there, Genex was a part of our lives for almost 8 years, crazy.

...And that's a wrap!

Today Didn't Bring Much

I know this picture isn't related to the following post but thought you might enjoy another birthday pic.

Aaron blowing out his birthday candles

Earlier today I posted about the plans for the day and that we will see what today would bring.  Well it brought nothing.

Aaron had therapy and that was fine as usual. Nothing significant just the same old same old.  I made one of the two appointments I needed to schedule.  I then went car shopping.

Car shopping is just my favorite thing to do.  Thanks to my great in-laws I was able to get out and shop around.  Tammi watched the boys while Todd and I went on a car hunt.  Let me tell ya, I knew my pickin's were slim but man it was rough.  I do have to say though, that I wouldn't even be able to have pickin's if it weren't for a blessing from God.

A friend from church blessed us with a car for Jeremy to commute to and from work in.  See we had a choice.  Trade in the van and get another family car cause the van is dieing, or go looking for a cheep used car for Jeremy and hope the van didn't die while we still had it.  So we have been blessed with this car for Jeremy which helps us to somewhat finagle trading in the van before it goes on us.  Here's the kicker though, we owe more then the stinking van is worth.  So our chances of trading and getting a newer vehicle and still being able to afford the monthly payments are slim to none!

And that is where the day ended with no car!  God knows what we need, I just need to wait on Him!

Let's See What Today Holds

Well, it's Monday and I'm just getting up. As a matter a fact I'm typing this from bed.

My kids, you ask, well they slept in too! We all have just woke on this bright sunny day. They headed off to grab their DS's and I stayed behind to blog.

I have some calls to make, car shopping to do, and therapy with Aaron today. So let's see what stories will come out of today's events.

Aaron's Two!

Aaron's 2nd Birthday!

Last Year: 1st Birthday

This Year: 2nd Birthday

As Jeremy and I ran from store to store gathering the things needed for the celebration we recalled how fast time has gone. Now parents usually say those things but in Aaron's first two years of life it was even faster.

See Aaron was born July 24th, 2008. One month later almost to the day, August 26th, 2008, My father passed away. Just as things start to slow down in our lives and we begin to try and recoup and start living life a little more normal we are hit with the reality of open heart surgery for my son Nathaniel.

July 24th, 2009 was Aaron's 1st birthday. I had spent two weeks in the hospital with Nathan. My break from the hospital was to come home and spend Aaron's birthday with him followed by my sister's wedding shower the next day. Nothing special happened on Aaron's 1st birthday day, though we did have a wonderful Curious George celebration about two weeks later when we felt Nathan was up to having company.

So as we prepared for Aaron's birthday celebration this year we recalled how "fast" his first two years really did go by.

As for the party, I didn't have so much fun as I was sick from some meds I was on. All seemed to go well though. It always seems tough to get adults to stop talking though and come sing "Happy Birthday" to the birthday child. I love having everyone together but I think for me it is easier to have strictly a kids party, since that is who the party is for the birthday kid.

Aaron Happy Birthday Buddy! I love you and can't wait to see the person you will become! You already are such a little person with a strong personality and strong willed. I have my work cut out for me.

Next...Potty Training! Thanks all for the means to do so, underwear, potty seat, stickers for the chart. Here goes nothing!

Aaron showing off his new "Big Boy" underwear while playing his air drums

brb

Blog I promise things will pick up. Time is short this week but my goal for next week with having added time is to blog.

Also wifi is hard to come by in this place.

I will work on these two things for next week and then we should be golden.

So I'll brb! (well not right back but soon)

VBS "Vast Voyage" Day 1

Create a photo slideshow

Ocean City, NJ 6/26/10

What a crazy day but we finally made it to the shore.  It's bitter sweet to be here, as one Jeremy is working this week but also this is the second year with out my Dad in Ocean City.  It is just not the same.

As there is not much to tell about the first day, because it consists of packing, unpacking, and cleaning I will just put up some pictures of when we finally finished all that and got to relax for the first time on vacation.

The Sunset view from our front porch

Oasis Fun Center

Ian being a good sport, wearing the pink socks I brought for myself,
cause the kids want him to play. Thanks Ian your the best!

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My phone is not working so if you need me just email me

Time

This morning I set aside time to spend with my God. Oh how I miss the consistancy of a regular set time with God and reading his word! Its usually done whenever I fit it in but I need to give it its own time! Without a set time I rush through it and don't really get what I need out of it! I am defenately not stopping to listen!

See right now my biggest struggle is time. Time in all aspects of my life. I know that there is plenty of time yet I feel like there is never enough time!

Time management! That is what I need!

Time management affects every part of life and has especially taken a toll on my alone time with my God.

I am slowly getting my time straightened out.

I love you Lord!

Weekend Pics

Gramma and Jeremy Jr playing Spiderman

Kayla and her hoagie she just "had to have"