Last night the internet in the Roeder household was on the fritz. I went to bed frustrated and in a rage. Checking my e-mail and chatting with my mom and my sister are my little joys in life. I couldn't imagine enjoying my day off (today) without the internet. Andy can't understand it. He couldn't say the right thing last night either. I turned the computer off when I went to bed hoping the rest would let it revitalize and reboot in the morning. But it didn't work that way. Instead I asked Andy to help me move the computer into the living room so I could re-connect to the cabel modem box (or whatever) beacuse we had been trying to use the wireless router in order to keep the computer in the other room. Andy probably wanted to enjoy 10 minutes with Eli before leaving for work-but oh no. He had to listen to his demanding wife (yes me!) ask for an extension cord, and not that one! That one won't work because the cord has 3 prongs-duh! I had to call my sister to ask her husband some questions. I texted my brother. I called Netgear (wireless box) and I called Time Warner Cable. Eli ate the bill while I talked to someone with a thick accent. My sister told me to call the Geek Squad. GOOD IDEA. I hung up with her-oh my gosh-HOW DO I GET THE PHONE NUMBER WITHOUT THE INTERNET? I pounced around the house contemplating calling her back to get the number. I can't use the yellow pages. No way. Finally I got it working-after much much much stress and turmoil. And I hardly used the internet today-but it was there when I needed it.
But how the heck did I live without the internet? When I was in college I didn't have a cell phone. How did I survive without a cell phone? I don't think I could make it through college without one now. I have 2 friends who dno't have cell phones. AMAZING. We currently don't have a GPS either and so far we are surviving without it. That's because we have Mapquest (Which is usually wrong). But after xmas our computer went on the REAL fritz and it was in "the shop" for a week. Luckily we didn't need to go anywhere that we needed directions for becausae we never would have made it. I'm guessing in about 10 years I will not be able to understand how we got by without it.
But then I think...how could life be THAT different in 10 years. What ELSE could change? What other things will I wish I had enough money to buy? The only thing I can think is that most cars will probably come with a lap top and internet installed in the passenger side dashboard.
What do you live without?
What do you WISH you had the money for? (I could start my list here: a lap top, a GPS, T-vo or DVR, Wii, internet on my cell phone, a better digital camera etc etc).
What do you think will be different in 10 years?
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
6 Month Update
Dear World,
Sorry I'm updating you on my 6 month status when I'm actually 7 months old but you know, I have learned about procrastination. No really-I just wasn't sleeping very good and the computer was not a priority. But mom says I have to update you so that I'm not all of a sudden walking when I haven't even told you all about my sitting and teeth etc.
I did good at my 6 month appointment with Dr. B. He checked me over and talked a lot to mom and dad.
I am now 26 1/2 inches long (25th%) and my head grew too (25th%). I'm longer than I am fat (most people's dream, but not my momma's plan for me!). I weighed in at 13 lbs 1.5 lbs. My curve is still pretty good but on the low end for weight so most of the appointment was spent discussing what to do to get me to put on the pounds. Everything else checked out.
Here is a list of all my "newness".
~ I had croup again and an ear infection over my 1st Christmas and spent 3 seperate nights in the ER in a matter of 2 weeks!
~I am just starting to fit into my 6 month clothes!
~I got 2 new teeth guys! The are on the bottom right in the center. They came in together and MAN! I couldn't sleep because of those buggers. But mom and dad really helped me out through that hard time. Now I can't stop rubbing my tongue on those chompers.
~In the last week I decided I like to say "mmm" with every bite of food. Why do I do it you ask? Well for 1. I like to make new sounds and for 2. Mom and dad think it's funny so I keep it up.
~I also like to say dadadadada.
~When Mom walks in the room I can't help it-I'm so excited I put my hands in tight fists and squeal.
~I now eat: peas, green beans, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, carrots, pears, applesauce and bananas. Oh yeah and my cereal-gotta have my cereal. (See video for my first sweet potato experience!)
~I'm still a binkie and swaddle guy. I love my bink and I've grown into the bigger size. It's my comfort and it keeps me quiet and busy.
~ I like my jumperoo too! I learned to bounce this last week. (see video)
~ I like my jumperoo too! I learned to bounce this last week. (see video)
~I sit on the floor and play with toys now. I don't always need a companion but it's more fun when there is one. Dad thinks it's great when I push my cars or train back and forth. He says it makes me so boyish! See the video of me trying to eat my keys!
That's it really. That's all I got for tonight. I'll update everyone on my weight in 2 weeks-I have a weight check with the doctor. Also, below is a video montage my parents put together for me to watch when I'm bigger. If you are a real fan of me, go ahead and spend some time watching it. Be careful, it's kinda long but there are 4 videos melded into one below and they are fun for my mom and dad to share with you
Until next time,
Elijah Casey
2 vs. 2
Before Eli was born we were a small family of 3. Andy, Bailee the dog (woof) and me. Bailee is a girl so it was always Andy and the girls. When he left the house he could say "Bye girls" etc. When Eli was born-it became even. Now I can say "Bye Boys!". I love both of my boys!
Oh yeah and I never forget to say Bye to Bailee!!
Grace in the Small Things #5
1. Andy and I had our first date yesterday since Eli was born. We did go out for pizza one time a few months ago-but that was for like 45 minutes. This time, Grandma Barb and Grandpa Bob came to watch the little E-bug. Andy and I went to the movie theatre and watched a comedy followed by a nice dinner (which we had a gift card for!). Eli was still in one piece when we came home, of course!
2. A fun and competative game of Hearts was played last night. I won! And can you believe it-Dad didn't shoot the moon a single time!
3.Prison Break-this is tv show that Andy and I have started renting. I guess it was on tv a few years ago and I was stuck in the dark ages and didn't watch it. But now I'm glad I didn't, because when I watch now I don't have to deal with commercials. Andy likes it too so it doesn't take a lot of persuasian to get him to sit on the couch next to me and watch 1 or 2 or 3 episodes at a time. Usually he says to me "One more?"!
4. Andy's face when Elijah learns to do something new! Tonight Eli grabbed a puff with his hand and put it to his mouth. A few times it actually got IN his mouth. At least once a day Andy will yell from the other room "Rain, come see!". It makes me so happy to have an involved Dad who gets as excited about each milestone as I do.
5. Andy and I survived our first week of letting Eli "cry" more at night and in turn-we have all gotten more rest!
2. A fun and competative game of Hearts was played last night. I won! And can you believe it-Dad didn't shoot the moon a single time!
3.Prison Break-this is tv show that Andy and I have started renting. I guess it was on tv a few years ago and I was stuck in the dark ages and didn't watch it. But now I'm glad I didn't, because when I watch now I don't have to deal with commercials. Andy likes it too so it doesn't take a lot of persuasian to get him to sit on the couch next to me and watch 1 or 2 or 3 episodes at a time. Usually he says to me "One more?"!
4. Andy's face when Elijah learns to do something new! Tonight Eli grabbed a puff with his hand and put it to his mouth. A few times it actually got IN his mouth. At least once a day Andy will yell from the other room "Rain, come see!". It makes me so happy to have an involved Dad who gets as excited about each milestone as I do.
5. Andy and I survived our first week of letting Eli "cry" more at night and in turn-we have all gotten more rest!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
The Christmas Post
Many may have noticed I didn't do a xmas season recap. It was just too much.
We did get a chance to see everyone from both sides of the family and that is all that matters. The shortened version:
My family spent the weekend before Christmas in a whirlwind of parties, gifts, food and laughs.
My favorite moments:
-Aunt Pat's brisket-I have Never had that! Watching Charley AND Henry open gifts and be excited about them all!
-Having a discussion about the family name draw (No arguments!).
- Eli taking good naps in his pack n play.
- Watching the three boys open "Toy Story" pajamas!
-Eating and hanging out!!!!
It went to fast and it didn't leave any time for any drama!
Andy's family celebrated over Christmas Eve and Christmas day/weekend. We attempted to arrive on Christmas eve but got caught in an ice storm. Got a hotel room. Went to the ER for Croup and spent the late night hours into the morning. We left for Andy's parents right after and arrived later in the morning on Christmas Day. The highlights:
-Watching everyone play in the snow for hours
-Seeing the 3 baby boy cousins play together-they are so close in age
-Jake got baptised
-There was a MAJOR Nerf gun fight that I tried hard to stay out of-nobody got hurt!
-De-shelling hard cooked eggs with Andy and his brother Chris-the egg whisperer
-A 2nd trip to the ER for fevers, cough and ear infection (Eli was sick the whole weekend)
-Andy's brother on the last night-he had too much to drink and lightened the mood for all of us who stayed up to witness it!
Here are some pictures from both events.
We did get a chance to see everyone from both sides of the family and that is all that matters. The shortened version:
My family spent the weekend before Christmas in a whirlwind of parties, gifts, food and laughs.
My favorite moments:
-Aunt Pat's brisket-I have Never had that! Watching Charley AND Henry open gifts and be excited about them all!
-Having a discussion about the family name draw (No arguments!).
- Eli taking good naps in his pack n play.
- Watching the three boys open "Toy Story" pajamas!
-Eating and hanging out!!!!
It went to fast and it didn't leave any time for any drama!
Andy's family celebrated over Christmas Eve and Christmas day/weekend. We attempted to arrive on Christmas eve but got caught in an ice storm. Got a hotel room. Went to the ER for Croup and spent the late night hours into the morning. We left for Andy's parents right after and arrived later in the morning on Christmas Day. The highlights:
-Watching everyone play in the snow for hours
-Seeing the 3 baby boy cousins play together-they are so close in age
-Jake got baptised
-There was a MAJOR Nerf gun fight that I tried hard to stay out of-nobody got hurt!
-De-shelling hard cooked eggs with Andy and his brother Chris-the egg whisperer
-A 2nd trip to the ER for fevers, cough and ear infection (Eli was sick the whole weekend)
-Andy's brother on the last night-he had too much to drink and lightened the mood for all of us who stayed up to witness it!
Here are some pictures from both events.
Nightly
I have some reoccurring dreams. They are very odd to me. I don't know what to make of them. Below is the list of things I dream of frequently.
1. Teeth-I dream that my teeth are falling out. Sometimes in my dream I try really fast to get pull them out of my mouth so I don't chew on them. That is the worst feeling, even if just in a dream--chewing on hard, crunchy teeth. Sometimes I pull them out one at a time and I think that losing 1 tooth is ok. But then all of a sudden another is lose and missing. Before I know it, I have to shove my whole fist in my mouth to pull out hand fulls of teeth. The whole time I get very anxious wondering how I will look with no teeth. Uggg. What does this mean?
2. High school and College-There weren't any times in my life that I couldn't find my classroom or locker but I continue to dream night after night that I can't find my next period classroom. I also can't find the locker nor do I know the locker combination. Usually I am on my way to the office to find my schedule and there is always a line of others doing the same thing. Sometimes I'm walking on a college campus looking for a certain building but never really sure which one.
3. Bears-This is the newest one. I love bears. Grizzly bears, brown bears, black bears, teddy bears.....the list goes on. I think they are oh so cute. But I'm also deathly scared of them. Sometimes in the dream the bear is outside the house and everyone is going out there. Nobody will listen to me when I ask them to not go and I know it's not safe. Sometimes the bear is in the house and I need to get into a room and HIDE but I can't find Bailee...and Bailee can't take on a bear!!! Last night I dreamt that I was in the car with all the Roeders and the bear was trying to get in the car! I tried to fend it off and it bit me in the arm, but still, the Roeder's all wanted that bear in the car.
What is up with that?
What reoccurring dreams do YOU have?
1. Teeth-I dream that my teeth are falling out. Sometimes in my dream I try really fast to get pull them out of my mouth so I don't chew on them. That is the worst feeling, even if just in a dream--chewing on hard, crunchy teeth. Sometimes I pull them out one at a time and I think that losing 1 tooth is ok. But then all of a sudden another is lose and missing. Before I know it, I have to shove my whole fist in my mouth to pull out hand fulls of teeth. The whole time I get very anxious wondering how I will look with no teeth. Uggg. What does this mean?
2. High school and College-There weren't any times in my life that I couldn't find my classroom or locker but I continue to dream night after night that I can't find my next period classroom. I also can't find the locker nor do I know the locker combination. Usually I am on my way to the office to find my schedule and there is always a line of others doing the same thing. Sometimes I'm walking on a college campus looking for a certain building but never really sure which one.
3. Bears-This is the newest one. I love bears. Grizzly bears, brown bears, black bears, teddy bears.....the list goes on. I think they are oh so cute. But I'm also deathly scared of them. Sometimes in the dream the bear is outside the house and everyone is going out there. Nobody will listen to me when I ask them to not go and I know it's not safe. Sometimes the bear is in the house and I need to get into a room and HIDE but I can't find Bailee...and Bailee can't take on a bear!!! Last night I dreamt that I was in the car with all the Roeders and the bear was trying to get in the car! I tried to fend it off and it bit me in the arm, but still, the Roeder's all wanted that bear in the car.
What is up with that?
What reoccurring dreams do YOU have?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Not a care in the world
I know this is dark and hard to see...if you angle it right-you can see the BIG smiles Eli has for Dad!
Had to share this!
Had to share this!
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