pat n pat equals me

Trying out Occupations

2011-11-13T10:01:00.000-05:00

What do you think suits him better ?

Clint the Rescue Ranger

Clint the Fun Bus Driver

I personally think he will become a dentist. He is obsessed with flossing and brushing his teeth. Not a bad thing but I am a little surprised by it. He just two years old!!

Sweatshirts and Blue Jeans!

2011-09-16T10:02:00.000-04:00

I LOVE this time of year. It's cool enough for sweatshirts and blue jeans but warm enough to be outside comfortable (no humidity). Our boy loves it because he can runnnnnnnnnnnnnn!! We are expecting Auntie Beth and Lee this weekend, plus Dan MIGHT be racing for the first time in over 10 years on Sunday. I am hoping to make it out to Lampson Falls for a hike with my guys (& maybe Meme too) sometime on Saturday. By the way, Clint loves to clean up messes as you can see in the photo above. According to Clint the gutters are a mess and needed to be cleaned LOL.

Have a great weekend everybody!!

Monkey See Monkey Do

2011-09-13T08:50:00.003-04:00

We are really enjoying watching Clint grow and develop. He loves to take showers "by himself" and he is really into shaving. He practiced on himself first then "helped" Dada shave the next day.

Clint is also becoming quite the little helper in the kitchen, but you have to be careful that what you are making actually gets to baking. See photos below, he is helping Meme make bread.

He calls my mom Meme because he couldn't say Grammie at first and it stuck.

Here is actual footage of him helping Meme

On our bucket list for the fall ... Watch Dada motocross race, take Clint hiking at Lampson Falls, visit the Goodwin's Orchard again for apple and pumpkin picking, and of course celebrate Clint turning two. By the way he is a little over 30 lbs and has the vocabulary of a 3 year old. Be careful what you say because it's definitely monkey see monkey do around here :)

Motorcycles, Musical Artist and More

2011-06-27T13:13:00.001-04:00

It's been way too long since our last post. But I have some really nice things to share with all of you. We have been going full force into motorcycle mania. Clint and Dan ride motorcycle morning and night while Dan tries to teach me to ride on the smallest bike on the planet. Hey don't judge it is harder than it looks ;) Below is a video of Clint and Dan the best part is towards the end around the 29-37sec mark.

Here is all of us riding together.

We now have a budding singer on our hands. Every night before bedtime I sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to my little peanut. I had no idea he was really listening until I heard him singing it one day. He just sings Twinkle Star, Twinkle Star but it just makes me melt into a puddle of love for this little man. I wish I could upload the recording for you all to hear but I can't figure it out.

He is soooo busy and learning everything so fast. Ok that is all for now, more next time!

18 Months

2011-05-20T16:10:00.000-04:00

We can't believe he is already 18 months. He had his 18 month wellness check up today. He is still in the 75 percentile for height and weight at 32 3/4 " and 27lbs 14.8 oz.

This was on his assessment sheet from Dr. T.

Development

This is what the doctor's states ... This is the real deal

Runs awkwardly ... Runs everywhere

Able to throw objects ... You mean he can place items gently

Walks upstairs with help ... Walks upstairs & downstairs sometimes w/ help

Begins imaginary play ... Everything is some sort of tractor for riding on

Begins to kick and throw a ball ... This is only if he likes the ball [see video]

Here some recent photos and video courtesy of Grammie

Thank you Clint and Dada for loving me. I am so grateful and lucky!!

Clint's first Easter Egg Hunt

2011-04-24T20:10:00.001-04:00

Checking out the goodies in the Easter eggs.

Sledding into the New Year

2010-12-30T19:47:00.002-05:00

We have been having some great weather. Great meaning warm enough to bring the little guy out for some major sledding sessions. Today Grammie joined us and well scroll down to see what happens.

We think he was saying lets go sledding!!

Grammie getting into the mood :)

Of course Moose was there with us!

We had to check out the TRAC-TOR.

First trip down Yippeeeeee.

Love him!

Winter walk up the hill [our driveway].

Clint in his sled checking out the snow.

After his first trip of the day. Check Moose out in the back.

Grammie and Clint's FIRST AND ONLY trip down. See why below ...

Grammie steamrolled Clint. They both bopped out of the sled.


I call this the George Costanza snow pose.

Hooray for the best Grammie/Photographer/Mom!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. Big Boy

2010-11-21T09:59:00.000-05:00

Recently, Clint has been working on feeding himself with a spoon. This morning I decided to let him give it a try all on his own. The subject YOGURT. As you can see it was A LOT of messy fun. First, he tried the right hand and spoon, then just the left hand and then the left hand and spoon. He didn't forget to try just drinking it too. What a fun morning :) Happy Sunday Everyone!

Clint's First Birthday ParTAY!!!!!!!

2010-11-14T07:45:00.002-05:00

We had a Halloween Theme Party for him on October 30, 2010.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Birthday Cake

It's not a party without food.

So of course, we celebrated with Halloween Theme Goodies.

The Halloween Feast included:

Pizza Mummies

Snack O'lanterns

Witches Brew

Popcorn Cake

Candy

Pumpkin Muffins

Apple Cider

Ghoulash

Birthday Cake

We celebrated in costume as a family.

Along with other family and friends

One of my favorite moments of the day!

His first bite of cake.

Our cousin Patti made both cakes for the celebration.

Thanks Patti!

Clint received wonderful gifts, but the best gift was spending the day with family and friends who love him.

Clint's Great Aunt Penny sent him the Birthday Boy shirt.

Thank you to all that attended, those of you who sent birthday wishes/gifts and for just loving him :)

Happy 1st Birthday Clint - 10/29/2010

2010-10-31T12:05:00.001-04:00

A year with Clint, how lucky can two people be ...

Friday was the Halloween Parade at daycare [he started daycare on Monday 10/25] on his birthday. Here are a couple of pictures of the parade. He is a Monkey but its hard to tell in the bye bye buggy :)

We had his first birthday party on Saturday. Pictures to follow very soon HOPEFULLY. Grammie hired a friend of hers to take photos of the party.

PS. If you click on the photo it will bring it up in another window!

Pickles, Teeth Brushing and We're Home :)

2010-10-24T21:11:00.001-04:00

Clint enjoyed many new things while we were on the road in NJ.

He enjoyed the taste of pickles for the first time.

Pickles @ Bobby's Burger Palace ~ Bergen Towne Center Mall

He also learned how to brush his teeth [which he loves btw]:

He loves the Grin & Giggles toothpaste made just for novice teeth brushers

Now he is back home exploring and reconnecting with his home. He is learning many, many new things and so are we :)

Fall Time Fun

2010-10-17T18:08:00.000-04:00

It was a GORGEOUS day here in NJ. It got up to 70 degrees today. Mom and I took Clint to Demarest Farms for some Fall Time Fun. We browsed the pumpkins, went through the cornstalk maze, went for a hayride to the pumpkin patch, "picked out" pumpkins and enjoyed apple cider. It was so much fun and a great way to be outside [NOT in the hotel room].

How to entertain your kid in a hotel room the size of a SMALL camper

2010-10-15T18:06:00.000-04:00

As you can see we are all getting a little giddy coming up on our last week of travel.

More From Jersey

2010-10-06T20:14:00.000-04:00

We are coming up on four weeks of traveling in NJ for my job [only two weeks left, HALLELUJAH!!]. Lets just say that it has been harder than I thought but we are having a lot of fun too. Mom and I were discussing yesterday all the "firsts" Clint's mastered since we have been down here. Here is a small summary of all the things we can remember thus far:

Walking full time and almost running now!

Grammie and Clint leaving the Bergen County Zoo

Clint rode on a train for the first time:

Clint and Mama on the Bergen County Zoo Train

SKYPE-ing with family:

SKYPE-ing with Dada

Drinking through a straw. Mastered this in ten minutes per Grammie:

Sippy Cup with straw

Pointing finger and finger/knuckle bump:

Grammie taught him this and its so cute!!!!!!!!

Hands up to be picked up.

Starting to move beyond baby food.

Scooting off couches, beds and laps to get down all by himself.

Crawling under and climbing up anything he can:

THREE new teeth:


Top two teeth came in and he also has a bottom tooth coming in too.

Sliding down a slide by himself:


Van Saun County Park - Bergen County NJ

Our Little Monkey

2010-09-27T10:16:00.000-04:00

Clint: Hmm these look interesting. I may need a closer look ...

Adventures in NJ

2010-09-24T18:04:00.000-04:00

Many of you know Clint and Grammie are with me this year to recruit students in NJ for my job. We are having a great time BUT we miss Dan [Dada] A LOT!

He is now 10 months old ... he started walking full time last week and has two more teeth on the top [finally]. His bottom two teeth came in when he was 7 months old so its taken a looooong time for these two to arrive.

Here are some recent pictures of our guy Clint.

Trying to show us his dimples :)

Morning mischief

See my new teeth everybody

On the go in our hotel room.

Clint Hearts Cheerios

2010-07-19T14:24:00.000-04:00

A lot has happened over the last several months. At 6 months {May} he started crawling full force. Seven months {June} not ONE but TWO teeth emerge. He went on his first road trip with Mama to a conference in Saratoga Springs. He also learned to crawl up all the stairs to our second floor. This month {July} marks 8 months he is standing almost by himself and saying Mama and Dada now. He also became a avid hiker with our first family vacation to Bar Harbor, Maine. AND AND ...

I could barely wait to see my little Bugaboo try Cheerios. But he is now eating them like a professional [well sorta]. Grammie caught him on film. I just love the photos.

You want me to try that hahahaha

Ok I guess it could be good ...

Let me see if I can get it in my mouth

Success ... its good give me more, give me more!

Well we started to call him Bean or Beaner. It's short for Busy Bean because he NEVER, EVER sits idle not even in his sleep!!!

When I have more time I plan to post pictures of our first family vacation in Maine.

Keep enjoying the summer everybody!!

Crazy Clint Crosbie

2010-06-04T09:18:00.000-04:00

Clint is now seven months and 6 days old. We've been having a lot of fun with him lately. He is crawling at full speed. He just loves Moose [and his food] so much, he smiles and talks to him and tries to throw his toys for him. His also loves pulling himself up. He just squeals and giggles when he does it.

He is now eating veggies and cereal. I tried to feed him pears and peaches. He does NOT like them at all for now. I suppose I will try again in another week or so.

We had a family shopping trip to Wal-Mart and we decided to buy him a bouncy ball. I am not sure he likes it. Watch the video and see if you can figure it out.

I know I love his giggle too.

Clint is such a great kid. I take him for 4+ mile runs/walks and he never fusses. I was starting to feel guilty, poor kid goes and never gets to do anything on these excursions.

So, I decided we would walk to the park and see if he was ready to partake. Grammie was up for walking down and meeting us too. Thankfully, she took these great photos of his first time at the park.

He was not too impressed with the swing. Grammie as the voice of Clint ... "Mama this is dumb I can't even reach the ground."

We went down the slide together

Gram even got in on the action

He tried climbing the rock wall

We were on the swing together

Also Clint showed his riding talents on the bug rider thingy

It will be fun to go back again on a warmer day and when he is a little bigger. But for now, we are enjoying him being "little".

I hope everyone is doing well and starting to enjoy summer!

Clint Crosbie are you Paying Attention

2010-05-03T13:14:00.000-04:00

Hi all, did you miss us?? Our little chunky monkey is now six months old. He recognizes his name especially when Grammie [my Mom] says "Clint Crosbie are you paying attention". He turns to you with a gigantic smile that melts your whole body not just your heart. Its pretty amazing he knows his name considering he has so many nicknames like monkey butt, chunky monkey, The Big Kahuna [really only used at bath time], Bugaboo, Little Man and the list goes on.

We went for his well baby appointment last Friday and the dreaded shots. Are you ready for this ....

He is now 17lbs 10.8 ounces and 26.25" tall. He ranks in the 50th percentile for both weight and height. Really impressive for a "preemie". Just to remind you he weighed 5lbs 5ounces and was 18.5" tall at birth.

He is becoming more and more mobile as he has learned to crawl. He also knows how to squeal and blow raspberries and stand up. He is eating cereal and veggies now too. A lot has changed over the last two months.

Below is just a little treat for you. Please send us a note as we would love to hear from you all. My email is crosbikm@potsdam.edu and Dan's email is crozz66@hotmail.com or post a comment below!!!

Here is a little video Grammie put together. Brace yourself he has changed quite a bit ...

Our Chunky Monkey

2010-03-11T15:13:00.000-05:00

I know, I know it has been too long. Clint had his 4 month check up last week and the STUPID booster shots. He was a tough guy this time he only cried a little bit.

He now weighs a whooping 15lbs 3 oz and is 23 3/4" tall. He is "very social" according to the pediatrician. But, there is a small concern with his left foot. It appears to turn in slightly [she gave us a medical term for it but I can't remember it right now]. Anywhoo he has to go to Syracuse to see an orthopedic pediatric specialist in April. I am hoping this is a proactive / preventive trip and everything will "work itself out".

Clint is getting more and more cute and vocal by the minute. He loves to chatter with just about everyone these days. Sleeping better during the nights and eating a little [1 tablespoon] of cereal at dinner time with Mama's milk. Nothing to crazy its simply just a taste. He was getting pretty curious when Dan and I would be eating dinner in front of him.

Why we love him ...

He makes crazy faces and expressions

He is super cool

He knows how to chill out

He is ours ... the end!

New Video - Courtesy of Grammie

2010-02-10T10:02:00.000-05:00

Dimple Look a Like ~~ Just Sayin ~ hahahaha

2010-01-28T13:55:00.000-05:00

We've Been Busy

2010-01-27T14:42:00.000-05:00

Our little man has been busy getting bigger, sleeping longer and doing NEW things. We are just in awww of him most days.

Clint's newest addition to his toys is a Johnny Jump Up and he loves it ... before he constantly wanted Dan and I to bounce and jump with him. Now he is able to do it himself [well kinda with a little help from Mama and Dada]. He is so cute in it. I just love seeing his little eyes dance while he plays in it.

Here is an action photo of the Johnny Jump Up

Couple "calmer" shots

He has learned to grip, shake and mouth his toys. He just loves his moose toy Mortimer from his MN cuzzies, Ella and Alex.

Yesterday, he recognized himself in the mirror and Grammie was there to help him figure it out.

I head back to work next Monday. It doesn't seem fair. He is finally doing all these cool things and he is very interactive. There is something to be said about going back to work after 6 weeks. After 3 months he has a little personality, recognizes me, smiles and plays. Before he just slept and cuddled which is nice but come on ....

The Roll Over

2010-01-15T05:22:00.000-05:00

Clint is becoming more and more active. He recently started rolling over. I am not sure if he quite knows what he is doing because he acts sooo surprised, but it's so darn cute. Video for all see is below. I didn't have the best lighting sorry, but you get to see him in action =]

He is sleeping longer stretches at night {YIPPEEEE} which couldn't come at a better time as I will be going back to work the first week of Feb. He will be 3 months old by then. He is starting to coo, smile, giggle and recognize my face which just melts my heart to say the least.

2 Months Old

2010-01-05T14:45:00.000-05:00

Clint turned two months old Dec 29, 2009. So we headed to his pediatrician for his 2 month check and his STUPID shots on Dec. 30, 2009. Ugh, watching him get his shots was HORRIBLE. Poor little bugger.

He is now 11lbs and 21.5" tall. His pediatrician is impressed with his growth since he was preemie. Weighing only 5lbs 5oz at birth and 18.5" tall, when we brought him home he weighed 5lbs, down to 4lbs 15 oz and then up to 6lbs. So he is growing , HOORAY!!

He still has ALL of his hair and his eyes remain to be blue. The jury is still out on his eye color. I have brown eyes and Dan has blue, so we wait.

We are enjoying watching his personality develop. He loves to be held and entertained. Favorite activities include couch sliding, flying around the Christmas Tree, climbing the belly mountain [pillow on the couch] and working out in his activity gym .

Here is a clip of our little man entertaining us at two months old. Turn up your volume as you can hear him starting to chat with us.

Poll Results

2010-01-02T08:14:00.001-05:00

"Who does Clint favor more" [who does he look like] Poll ended on Jan 1st 2010. The results are 69% believe he is his own little man. So there you have it!

Clint's First Christmas 2009

2010-01-02T08:08:00.000-05:00

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. The only thing that would have made it better is that my brother and his family could have been here with all of us.

Clint was blessed with many gifts from friends and family members. We are so grateful. Thank you all once again. Papa and Grandma Rourk hosted us once again this year with a great dinner and gifts galore. We even had Mema there to help celebrate Christmas. What a great day.

Clint and Grandma on Christmas Day

Clint opening up one of his MANY gifts from MN Rourk's ... it is a really cool toy mailbox. Love it!!!

Me with the Moose couple that I wanted FOREVER thanks Santa.

Me with the PJ bottoms from the MN Rourk's ... so snuggy thanks again!

Dada and Clint on Christmas

Moose was spoiled this Christmas too

Papa and Clint on Christmas

Mema and Clint on Christmas

This is a really cool outfit Papa gave to Clint for the New Year

Clint's First Hike

2009-12-28T12:47:00.000-05:00

Dan and I have been just itching to get Clint outside. Yesterday [12/27/09] it was fairly mild out here in the North Country so we decided to take Clint on his first little hike in our backyard woods. Here are some of the pictures.

He seemed to enjoy it and we just loved it.

As you can see Moose did too.

I know I know where are the Christmas pics ... they are all at Grandma's house. I forgot my camera! Keep checking back. After the 1st the blog will go to subscriber only so send in your email address to crosbikm@potsdam.edu. I've already received some of them, THANKS!

Warming Clint up to the Mamarazzi for Christmas

2009-12-24T09:18:00.000-05:00

Christmas is almost here and yesterday I was trying to prepare Little Clint Man for the mamarazzi [you know paparazzi but it's yo mama].

Being his first Christmas and all, I will probably take way too many pictures. We are only doing this once, so don't hate. I double posted this to fb [facebook] some of my friends and family do not fb.

Check out his reaction. Plus, his first time with sneakies on =]

Freaky ... Weird ... Concerned a little

2009-12-20T09:21:00.002-05:00

After my last post some weirdo posted a comment using Chinese script. [Don't go looking for it I deleted] Of course my Chinese is a little rusty and I have no idea what it said. BUT when I went to "the person's" blog it was prefaced with GET THIS .... you must be 18 years or older to view the site. Again everything is in Chinese but still how I am supposed to know what in the world this "person" is all about. For all I know they are stalkers, child pornography / pedophiles or whatever.

So I am seriously considering making the blog subscribers only. What that means is everyone has to send their email address to me to be put on THE LIST to view the blog. I know it takes the fun out of it but I want to keep our family SAFE. Send your email to crosbikm@potsdam.edu to be included on the list. Have a great Sunday everyone.

Happy Holidays 2009 from The Crosbie's

2009-12-17T04:57:00.000-05:00

We would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas [insert other holiday term should you not celebrate Christmas]. We had a slow start to our decorating this year.

The visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus helped jump start the process. Notice the tree is NOT decorated here.

Here are pictures of Dad, Clint and Moose by the tree ...

See you next year

The Whale Tub and Bath Time with Dad

2009-12-12T06:21:00.000-05:00

The man's man gave his little man a bath last night. It was THE sweetest thing I have ever seen. Since every bath time up until this point has just been me and Clint, I didn't have any pictures. So, Dan [aka Dad] was invaded by the Mamarazzi and I have several to share.

So Dan likes to call the end of the Whale Tub the jacuzzi side. Clint enjoying the jacuzzi ...

Dad checking on the little guy

Washing ALL his hair

Back to the regular side of the tub. Little blurry but I love how Clint is looking at his Dad in this one.

THE END =]

Belly Time isn't as much fun without Dad

2009-12-10T07:14:00.000-05:00

Papa vs Grandma Video

2009-12-06T09:13:00.000-05:00

Who does Clint favor more?

2009-12-04T17:01:00.000-05:00

Fill out the survey ...

Crazy for Clint

2009-12-03T09:36:00.000-05:00

Not too much new here EXECEPT that our little man Clint is growing very fast. He has grown out of his preemie clothes. But everything else is still super huge on him. We are so enjoying him change and grow in fact we have now renamed Belly Time . It is now called Toot and Scoot ... lets just say you can hear his motor running LOL. Of course a new post would be shunned without pictures so enjoy the ones below ...

Mr. Bright Eyes with Grandma

Having some Dad time

Dad can I go hunting I have my camos on?

Thanks Great Aunt Jan for the homemade hat, blanket and sweater [he is not sporting that here]. Obviously, its very soothing and relaxing for him.

Clint Hearts Grandma

2009-11-27T07:44:00.002-05:00

Grandma FINALLY made it home to meet Clint and they hit it off.

Tuesday [11/24/09] was Clint's first day in the activity gym that the fab Admissions Office gave us at our shower. Grandma was there to share it with him. He loves that Grandma gets right down to his level.

She tells him great stories

And loves to snuggle as much as he does. We are not sure who wore who out:

Update about Mama and Clint: We are now into Ziggy Marley's [son of the late Bob Marley] new album Family Time.

This is non-related but I just love it =] Press Play you will not regret it!

Sneak Peak at Photo Shoot Album

2009-11-23T13:03:00.000-05:00

Carey White Photography - Facebook Page

I wear Lime Green for Dean

2009-11-23T12:47:00.000-05:00

In an effort to raise funding for my brother and his family the communities in Northern MN created t-shirts that say I wear lime green for Dean. Here Clint is sporting a lime green cloth diaper in honor of Dean today. Despite having MAJOR side effects to one of the investigational cancer treatment drugs and having open heart surgery to repair a leaky heart valve ... he continues with the other treatment that has proven success. Today is another day of a five hour treatment. Thankfully, the Professional Grandma [our Mom ] is there to take him and keep him company. Below is a little video to help entertain them during this long process.

Survey Says ... Who Won the Baby Fantasy League

2009-11-13T16:31:00.000-05:00

I am sure everyone has just been holding their breath to find out who won this little game ... so here goes. Real answers, then a summary of who was the closest in each category and the winner.

Answers:

1. Date of birth? (5 pts) - 10/29/09

2. Time of birth? (5 pts) - 4:22PM

3. Birth weight? (of the baby, not Me) (5 pts) - 5lbs 5 oz

4. Height at birth? (10 pts) - 18.5 "

5. Will the baby have hair? (1 pt) - A LOT OF BLACK HAIR

6. First treat I will want after labor? (1 pt) - APPLE JUICE

7. Will Dan pass out during the delivery? (25 pts) - NO HE PULLED CLINT OUT AND CUT THE CORD. HE WAS A GREAT COACH =]

8. Will the baby have a unibrow? (2 pts) = NO

9. First swear word I utter during labor? (25pts) - NOT ONE

10. What do you want to win, IF you win? (0pts)

Birthdate - my cousin JR with Nov 3rd

Time of birth - no one guessed the time or close to it

Birth Weight - my cousin JR with 6lbs 5 oz

Height at birth - my brother Dean with 19"

The hair - everyone but one person guessed he would have hair and boy does he have it!!

Treat after delivery - couple people guessed water which I gave them points for bc all I wanted was a drink but apple juice was what I drank the whole time!!

Everyone thought Dan would do fine during the delivery and he was a rock star [or at least the back up band].

No one said he would have a unibrow

Swear word - everyone got this wrong

JR is the winner with 35 points ... I guess I owe him winter boots now. Send size and preference.

Thanks everyone for playing!!

Belly Time

2009-11-12T15:04:00.001-05:00

Every day we put Clint in the sunlight to help out with his jaundice. Today I decided to combine it with Belly Time. Dan loved this and wanted to "help" Clint enjoy Belly Time. I could barely stop laughing long enough to film the two of them .. Enjoy!

Clint Meet the World - World Meet Clint

2009-11-10T15:35:00.001-05:00

So I brought Clint into the Admissions Office to introduce him to everyone today. It was great seeing everyone BUT I do NOT miss work one single bit!! Below are some new pictures to share.

Auntie Beth bought Clint an orangutan like Clint Eastwood's Clyde in Every Which Way But Loose

We also had a visit from Uncle Tom yesterday.

Clint tanning himself.

Clint also met his cousin Levi and Levi's gf Ann.

Looking outside ... too bad he can't play outside yet =[

Clint Scene One

2009-11-08T12:10:00.001-05:00

Clint was just released from the NICU and was able to sleep in our room for the rest of our time at Crouse. Here is the first footage of our little man Clint:

Clint is Here =]

2009-11-05T16:08:00.000-05:00

I told you so, there was no more room for Clint in the U-tel. A week ago today Clint decided to surprise his Mama and Dad and come 5 weeks early. We were rushed via ambulance to Crouse Hospital so Clint would have access to the NICU. They were worried about his lungs because he was so early. Luckily, he did not have any problems with his lungs just a little blood sugar issue which was fixed within a day.

It was an amazing experience. The people at Crouse truly respected my birth plan as much as they could, given the circumstances. Dan was able to pull Clint out and cut the cord and I became a Mama to a handsome little boy.

Here are the dets:
Born Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 4:22pm
Weighed 5lbs 5oz
Height 18.5"
Full, I mean FULL head of black hair
Long legs and arms that do not stop moving EVER ...Ok when he sleeps SOMETIMES

Here are some pictures:

Crowded Clint

2009-10-24T21:59:00.000-04:00

Clint is getting bigger and bigger. I swear every morning I wake up my stomach is popped out even more. To my horror my belly button is almost completely popped out. Just like a turkey button timer.

He is running our of room in the U-tel [uterus-hotel]. The newest not so fun thing is that he gets right on my sciatic nerve [on my back]. It literally brings tears to my eyes. For three straight days he was position righted there ... I tried everything to get him to wiggle around out of that zone. I tried stretching, laying on the floor with my legs on the wall and hips up in the air, on all fours doing various yoga poses [down dog, cat posture, etc.] I even tried crying but nothing worked. But, amazingly this morning I woke up and he moved in the night. YAYAYAYAYAY!

Dan said the other night he sick of this and ready for him to be here already. I had to giggle to myself ... your sick of this well try carrying a 30 lb backup in front of you for a couple days, THEN you will be sick of it. It is nice to see him getting excited about his arrival. Of course this has not motivated him to remove the mattress that was originally in Clint's room from the hallway.

So this is the list of things to do over the next couple of weeks:
Pack my bag for the hospital
Pack Clint's bag = DONE
Put the car seat in my truck
Tour the Birth Center
Attend a breastfeeding class
Start having Braxton Hicks contractions - not sure if this has started or not
Wash his cloth diapers - waiting for the "special" laundry soap to arrive to do this

I am sure there is more but I am getting tuckered out ....... off to get our much needed rest

8 more weeks ... wow!

2009-10-09T14:22:00.000-04:00

I am now 32 weeks and counting. My body has changed dramatically over the last week or so. I swear I grow each night. Per my weekly email from Fit Pregnancy, Clint is weighing in around 4 lbs and 15-17 inches tall at this point. I just can't imagine there being anymore room for him to grow in there. But the email states I am supposed to gain a pound a week until he is born and about 1/2 of it is Clint.

He is just like his Dad ... a boob man. He loves to be right under the boobs and in my rib cage this = extremely uncomfortable days sitting at my desk. I am "carrying very high" according to all the women in my office. So once he "drops" I will be a lot more comfortable. I am still walking everyday and when I am feeling super frisky I do a little strength training. Just a little something for the arms, bum and thighs. I miss my morning run and workouts. Soon I will have another little man to take along with me. Moose continues to keep me company on the walks these days.

This weekend I plan on doing more laundry for Clint. We have so many generous friends and family members we continue to get the cutest things for him but I am freak show and want everything washed and fresh for him. I am also going to place an order for his cloth diapers this weekend. My close friend gave me wonderful advice about the bum genius all in one 3.0 brand and a great website called Nicki's Diapers. Super prices and products all in one spot. Thanks again Frosty!

Midwife appointment on Oct 16th ... I will be presenting our birth plan to her and calling the Birth Center at the hospital to schedule a tour.

Clint's Room Slide Show

2009-09-28T11:00:00.000-04:00

Lampson Falls Pic Show =]

2009-09-27T16:26:00.000-04:00

Lampson Falls - Sneak Peak

2009-09-26T19:00:00.004-04:00

So Mom, Moose and I headed to Lampson Falls to hike. I have to download more pictures but here is one of me that my Mom took with Moose and I at the beginning of the hike.

Laundry = Fun??

2009-09-26T09:44:00.004-04:00

We started to get Clint's room together. The crib is up and most of his stuff is in the room. This weekend I plan on organizing everything and taking PICTURES to put up on the blog. I am washing many of his little items today. I have to say this is the only time I actually have ENJOYED doing laundry. Dan and I agree it just becomes more and more real as his room takes shape.

My wonderful girlfriends Heather and Jules threw an over the top baby shower for us Labor Day weekend. Everyone was so generous and thoughtful. I was so overwhelmed with emotion. I truly felt so loved and lucky to have such great friends and family members to share this experience. I have one picture to share. Behind me is the Mad Lib game we played which was H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S. It reads that I will have the baby in Wal-Mart and he will be 28 lbs and 5 inches long. It was a really funny game. My girls are so creative.

I am going into my 31st week of pregnancy this week. The books say he is about 3 lbs and 15 or more inches long. He is still keeping busy. His favorite time is about 7pm at night. He gets going around that time every night for about an hour then he is all tuckered out for the night and so am I. I have a midwife appointment on Monday and our first childbirth preparation class Monday night. I meet with one of the pediatricians we are considering for Clint on Tues. I also have one more interview on Thurs for a job opportunity I applied for back in August. Its going to be a busy week.

It is a beautiful day here in the North Country and the leaves are just ravishing. I can't help but want to get out there and enjoy nature. I just love this time of year! I am hoping to store up some energy this morning to go hiking with Moose and my Mom this afternoon. I am thinking either Stone Valley Trail or Lampson Falls.

Bar Habah

2009-09-17T15:29:00.003-04:00

We headed to Bar Harbor [or Bar Habah as the locals like to call it] for July 4th. We had a great time and did not want to return back to the North Country so soon. Below are some of the pictures of our trip.

This is our campsite at the Bar Harbor Campground.

Moose making himself right at home at the campsite.

During our first hike ... little challenging.

Us on the sail boat The Margaret Todd

Our family sailing on The Margaret Todd - Clint is there too in my belly =].

Crosbie Baby Fantasy League

2009-09-11T10:46:00.004-04:00

How it's played. First copy the questions 1-10 below. Then click comment. Paste the questions and type in your answers. also, put your name so we know who wins. Highest point count wins! About the winner see question #10.

Legal Mumbo Jumbo: All submissions due by The Birthday or Dec 2, 2009, whichever is first. Credit must be given to Megan Sarkis [game passeroneer] and Mike Garvey for this entire post including the legal mumbo jumbo wording. I just love the wording. So thanks you two.

BTW Clint is due in about 82 days.

PREDICT:
1. Date of birth? (5 pts)
2. Time of birth? (5 pts)
3. Birth weight? (of the baby, not Me) (5 pts)
4. Height at birth? (10 pts)
5. Will the baby have hair? (1 pt)
6. First treat I will want after labor? (1 pt)
7. Will Dan pass out during the delivery? (25 pts)
8. Will the baby have a unibrow? (2 pts)
9. First swear word I utter during labor? (25pts)
10. What do you want to win, IF you win? (0pts)

Best of luck!

I am in the 90% but proceed with caution

2009-09-03T12:14:00.003-04:00

For those of you not keeping up read this post first. My ultrasound and doctor appointment was moved up a week and I just got back. My placenta has fixed itself, HOORAY!! I do not have gestational diabetes, but as the midwife stated I FAILED the iron screen. Its probably because I do not eat red meat. I am going on daily iron pills.

Little Clint is still little Clint. The Rad Tech confirmed it once again during the ultrasound. We even have a picture of the "cash and prizes" shot. I feel that somethings should be kept somewhat private so that will not be be posted, plus I think posting it might make some men jealous and quite possibly border on child pornography. He still has a strong heartbeat 144. Per the Rad Tech he apparently has big feet. Which would explain all the excessive kicking around in there ... he has no room and he is very very busy.

One small morsel of bad news ... my midwife feels it would be better to restrict my travel at this point in the pregnancy because I am now in the third trimester it is a little too risky to have me traveling for soooo long in a car. While a little relieved that I will not be far away during this time, I also feel like I am letting down the team. I am hoping to work out a plan with my boss to help with accommodating this restriction.

Lets hope I am in the 90%

2009-08-19T19:45:00.002-04:00

Baby check up week 25 or 6 months. Lets just say the appointment was fine ... the follow up phone call not so much. After my appointment yesterday my midwife contacted me to follow up on a confusing ultrasound report about the condition of my placenta. Come to find out I have what is called Marginal Placenta Previa.

The major concern with this condition is that the baby will come way too early. The positive thing about this is that it can fix itself, BUT it has to fix itself within the first 28-30 weeks.

I go back on 9/8 at 2pm for an ultrasound to see if the placenta has fixed itself. By then I am 28 weeks. My doctor appointment is 9/10 to discuss the results. If it isn't fixed I will be restricted from travel, lifting heavy items and intercourse [not that you care but we ARE sharing].

Many of the websites on the "super reliable all knowing internet" state that 90% of women's placentas fix themselves. I am hoping I am in the 90%!!!!

The baby is fine, still growing and has a strong heartbeat and moving like crazy as I type this blog update.

On more positive news [or maybe for me only] by addiction to Ebay continues to be strong and active. I won a wonderful car seat for Clint called Chicco Keyfit. The seller listed it as EUC [excellent used condition]. The car seat is immaculate. I really think they brought the baby home in it and that is all they used it for, seriously no wear on this thing. Of course its color decor is super masculine with a variety of brown shades. Think milk chocolate and caramel [ok its my afternoon treat time] anywhoo. It really nice and it was a wonderful WIN errr I mean buy. Now I am hoping to win my dream stroller the BOB Revolution Mesa Orange.

Keepin' positive in Pdam!!

The 2nd Wedding Anniversary is Cotton

2009-08-11T09:06:00.003-04:00

Dan and I will be celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary next week [Aug 18th if curious minds really want to know]. Now, tradition states that the 2nd anniversary is a gift of cotton. I will get back to this in one sec this next part is important.

For those of you who do not know yet ... I have succumbed to letting Dan name the baby Clint after Clint Eastwood. And yes Grandma, et al there will be NO middle name just like the icon Dan's wishes to name him after.

Anywhoo, I got him this little cotton item below to let him know that its a deal ... we are naming our son Clint. He brought it to work with him to show the guys. I guess he was a little thrilled =]

Birthday Surprises

2009-08-02T12:05:00.003-04:00

Yesterday was my birthday and my husband [Dan] surprised me with a digital camcorder. LOVE IT!! He thought with the baby coming it might be handy. I made the video below as a test drive. We have 3 fawns that visit us regularly. Two of them are twins. Sometimes they like to kick it in our yard for the day. Thanks again Ma for the delish cupcakes. They are so yummie with sprinkles and everything! OH and DON'T judge my commentary is less then desirable. Hahahaha.

Thanks for all the birthday wishes friends and family. I truly felt loved yesterday!!

Moose Swimming - Thanks Grandma

2009-07-29T14:15:00.000-04:00

Dad and Baby Bonding

2009-07-28T10:01:00.004-04:00

Background info first ...... Dan found a stethoscope somewhere [work, the street, one of his senior citizen guys friend, who knows] and brought it home and sterilized it per my request.

Dan hasn't been able to attend the midwife appts where hearing the heartbeat is part of the visit ... I think he is feeling left out.

Anyhoo, he decided that he wanted to hear the heart beat of the baby last night. So he went downstairs and grabbed the stethoscope and placed it everywhere on my belly to hear our little guy. He didn't get to hear the heartbeat because the baby decided to kick him. He thought that was pretty amazing and forgot all about hearing the heartbeat.

Until next time ....

Pictures, Possibilities and Preparations

2009-07-21T13:14:00.003-04:00

Ultrasound Pictures of our Baby Boy

[aka Little Clint]

Here he is our little guy. His profile at 5 months

Here is his tiny little foot.

His arm and hands.

Tilt your head to the left. He is sideways laying on his arm.
Don't worry it does look kinda like a skeleton.

Possibilities

With the new little peanut on the way I have been stressing a little [ok a lot] about my work situation. Reason being is, I have to travel extensively overnight for weeks on end to be successful in my current position. BUT this little setup is completely unsuitable for a Mama and a new Mama at that, so the job search prevails. I recently applied for a position on campus. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will at least get an interview. Updates about this will happen after Aug 3rd. Send all the good vibes you can!!!

Preparations

Apparently, babies need a lot of stuff. I mean a lot more stuff then I have ever even knew about ... my parenthood magazine provides a checklist. So, to make it easier for me and Dan I went Target, Wal-Mart and the Babies R Us webistes and created a registry of things that we need for our little guy. Who knew there are SOME MANY options for car seats, cribs, bottles, etc. PS. Any advice on a good infant car seat would be welcomed.

Ok so that is it for now ........

Thank you Uncle and Auntie from MN

2009-07-16T09:09:00.002-04:00

My brother and sister in law sent us an amazing baby swing cradle for the baby. I just had to put it together last night. I love it thank you so much. Right now it is in the "baby room". I say "baby room" because it is the only thing we have in the room that pertains to the baby at this point.

I am feeling really good these days. I can feel the baby move a lot more now and he is definitely making more room for himself in there ... from the u-sound he appears to be very long. He likes to have his head right under by breast also seen in the ultrasound. Which explains the discomfort in that area over the last couple weeks. =]

I am hoping I can get Grandma Rourk to scan the u-sound pictures soon to post.

Have a great day!

We are having a Boy!!

2009-07-14T14:38:00.002-04:00

Most of my friends and family already know we are expecting a BOY at the end of November beginning of December. Now its the name game.

Dan as you know has Clint Crosbie firmly planted in his brain as the name but as for me it is still up for discussion.

So, I have one name that I am thinking about and hoping for some thoughts on the subject:

Guy Rourk Crosbie or just Guy Crosbie since Dan has some aversion to middle names.

Just a quick thought on the topic.

A little history never hurts

2009-06-30T09:29:00.002-04:00

After the last post Amy [Dan's father's wife] sent this interesting information about the Crosbie name to help with naming the little peanut. Thanks Amy!! Note my comments are listed in red below.

Crosbie is the English name adopted by members of the MacCrossan family. They were originally bards to the clans of O'More and O'Connor.

The MacCrossan were mainly in counties Laois and Offaly in Ardfert county Kerry in the early 16th century - the first Crosbie was Patrick. Can you believe it they have Patricks in their family too? We are not going that route at all, sorry! With my Mom, Dad, Brother and Newphew all with the name Pat or Patrick we figured that name is COVERED.

The family was reputed as important landlords, Sir Pierce Crosbie was described as being "a very powerful landlord" in 1610. This might be why Dan loves shopping for land so much =]. Don't they say you inherit certain qualities?

There was a Protestant Bishop named John Crosbie, in Ardfert from 1600 - 1620.

You can look up some of the early Crosbie family in the National Library (MSS 5033 - 5042).
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Thank you all for your input regarding names. I thought you might find it interesting to know that many of the same names were offered as suggestions:

Fav Girls name so far: Olivia, Madison/Madysen, and Sophia/Sophie
Fav Boys name so far: Evan was the only name that was similar
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Our next ultrasound and midwife appoint is July 9th. The baby is very active it seems as I am starting to feel him/her flutter around in there ... anyway I will keep you posted!!!

Naming the little one ..........

2009-06-23T09:04:00.007-04:00

On July 7th we are having our second ultrasound. We are hoping to find out if we are going to have a little boy or little girl. Many people are curious to find out what names we are considering for the little one.

Some of you know that Dan is vying for the name Clint [as in Clint Eastwood].

I however do not really like the name. I've told him his nickname will be Charlie [as in Charlie Brown].

Please give me some ideas for boys names!!!!!!!!!!!

As for girls names I like the following: Sydney, Shelby and Mia. But, I would love to hear any suggestions people have for names.

14 Weeks and Counting

2009-06-04T15:04:00.004-04:00

So we had our 2nd appointment with the midwife today. Everything is looking good and healthy. She said the baby is very active and she raced around my belly to get the heart because the baby was moving so much. It was really cool and funny at the same time. I only gained 3 lbs and that was positive in her book and the belly feels "right" and is growing well. I should be able to feel the baby move in the next week or so [allegedly].

Here is the latest heart beat recording.

Lots to Share: Relay for Life ~ Mom gets a pedi ~ Vacay in FL

2009-05-28T10:39:00.011-04:00

So its been a really really busy spring. The girls and I participated in Relay for Life this year. We helped save the boobies and raise $48,000 towards cancer research. The pictures are below with captions underneath.

Bridget, Jules, and Heather at our "camp" trying to take a picture of our banner.

Me with the Banner but you can't see it.

Heather with the banner ... did I mention our banner won first prize!!!Heather walking the track like a pro.

We celebrated Dan's birthday in May with venision burgers and strawberry cake with strawberry frosting.

Isn't he so handsome?!?!

So for those of you who do not know my Mom very well she is a no frills kinda gal. I have been begging her for numerous years to get a pedicure. I finally convinced her to go for Mother's Day this year. This worked out great for me as I needed a pedi for my vacay to FL.

Mom sitting in the hot seat =]

She even let me pick out the color.
She has purple toes now and they look so darn cute because her toes are so teeny tiny.

After our lovely pedicures at Laurie's Casual Cuts I left for Naples, Florida the following Tuesday.

The beautiful white sugar sand was amazing at Naples Beach.

Heather and I walked down to the beach our first morning in Naples.

This was the view from our room at the Inn at Pelican Bay.
This place is a hot spot for the 55 and older crowd.
You can go to events there every two weeks, no lie.

Here are Lib and Heather picking out their spa treatment at Spa 41.

Chief [Mykel Anne] and I waiting to get our spa treatment. Allegedly, pregnant women in their 1st and 2nd trimester can NOT get a massage. But, the facial was an ok substitute.

Here is the view from our hotel room in Fort Lauderdale. Amazing view with lots of action ... people pulled over, receipts blowing away from the tiki bar, surfers and much much more but its a family show, right lol.

Our hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Right above the Bubba Gump restaurant.

I couldn't believe there were coconuts in the palms trees near the tiki bar at our hotel in Fort Lauderdale.

I am hoping things will calm down a bit for next month. I have my next prenatal appointment on June 4th, so I will have a baby update after that ... hopefully we can get more pictures [as Dan likes to call the ultrasounds] taken soon.

Total Waste O Time

2009-05-15T10:40:00.004-04:00

Ugh so the class was brutally boring. WE did a learn a couple of things. But most of the information the nurse covered during the pregnancy workshop has already been covered by books given to us by the Midwife. Also, the nurse really needs to update her knowledge about many things.

What we learned: I guess I need to eat more. Especially in the protein and grains/carbohydrate area. Dan thinks I never eat enough anyway and now he really thinks I don't. I have lost 3-4 pounds this trimester instead of gained. However, I have been nauseous and then I got sick [head cold] so that did not help. Hey I am in no hurry to pack on the pounds. Maybe he will come home with a nice treat for me today.

I guess my nephew Alex [see pic] is very curious about this new cousin. He asked Dean[my bubba] how the baby was going to get out of my belly. I think Dean and Sheri [sister in law] are in for more questions marathons. Grandma will be out there next week so she might get hit too. So cute.

I am headed to Naples for vacay next week and my niece is graduating from kindergarten next week too. It is such a big week. Any ideas for a kindergarten graduation gift??????

Here she is on her 6th birthday. Don't hate her because she is beautiful =]

Pregnancy Workshop

2009-05-14T09:51:00.002-04:00

Dan and I will be attending our first Pregnancy Workshop tonight. The class provides information about growth and development of the baby, body changes during pregnancy, as well as exercise, nutrition and comfort measures. Now, I have to tread carefully when making Dan aware of factors about pregnancy. He is a worrier ... after 10+ years I have discovered he worries but in silent until it explodes. Just one example, Dan read one of the pregnancy books from our Midwife and now I am reminded daily to eat folic acid and how important nutrition and rest are for the baby. So adorable. Anywhoo ... tonight shall me interesting.

Ten Weeks

2009-05-04T17:22:00.005-04:00

So its ten weeks so far and let me tell you the last two weeks have been the best so far. No nausea, just really hungry every two hours. Hunger like you can't even imagine. The baby received his/her first gift today from Grandma Crosbie [see photo below]. It was so sweet of her to send it all the way from Florida. Thanks again!!!

Went to Maryland with my Mom and Aunt Penny to visit my cousin Meg and tour DC this weekend. Unfortunately, My mom caught a cold before the trip and gave it to me during the trip. Noooooo its not the swine flu at least that is what I keep telling myself. We had a great time regardless. But being pregnant makes you really tuckered out which I am not used to AT ALL.

So here is Mom and I in DC a little under the weather.

And below is the gang [Aunt Penny, Mom and Meg] at lunch in Georgetown at J Paul's. Loved Georgetown! That is my kind of place. Lots of cute shops and they have Sephora so it must be a pretty reputtable place.

Oh and I have to include this next photo. Dan got me an Easter basket this year. So, great and thoughtful with all the stuff I love. Peeps, twizzlers, dots, reeses peanut butter cups and more. Unfortunately, the baby does NOT like sugar. I have one reese peanut butter cup every other day. I am so bummed my first basket from the hubby and it will probably take me til next Easter to enjoy it.
I am not sure if anyone is still reading this blog ... I love any comments you might have for us!!

Midwife Appointment

2009-04-30T14:55:00.003-04:00

So we had our appointment and everything is just fine =] I was able to hear the heartbeat which is here for you to hear. Not much to see but listen closely. It sounds like a choo choo or galloping horses if you ask me. The Midwife says based on the ultrasound the baby should arrive about Dec 2nd about 7 days later then they thought before. So, I am nine weeks preggers. Keep tuned!

We did it, Finally!!

2009-04-30T09:37:00.005-04:00

Some of you already know about our [Dan, Moose and me] exciting news. We are adding a new member to the family. Believe it or not it is not a new puppy but a real live baby!!!!!!!! We are thrilled and still in shock that it actually FINALLY happened for us. To the left there is our Baby Crosbie [aka Little Peanut, Boogie Bean and Dan's favorite Little Clint]. He/she is about the size of a peanut or kidney bean right now.

Today we find out when the little one will be due for reals. I have my appointment with the Midwife today. Who knew you need nine vials of blood and an ultrasound to figure out everything. The lady tech said the baby was very busy. I said he/she was doing the backstroke because of the 32 ounces of water I had to drink before the ultrasound.

I hope to keep you all updated via this blog.

You ask what is bufblopofo here is the gizzle...

2009-03-17T22:19:00.003-04:00

'Ok, so for those of you who don't know why I am posting all of the sudden, once a year a circle of friends from buffalo (buf) do a daily blog (blo) post (po) for one fortnight (fo) and then you get bufblopofo.'

Explanation "borrowed" from the subway is a roller coaster that takes you to work

I would include people who are friends of people from Buffalo or they could be referred to [from this point on] as the hanger-on-neers / wannabees/ enjoy this crap too much to miss out people.

Enjoy!

BufBloPoFo Topic for Day 4:

2009-03-17T21:51:00.004-04:00

Use blogs to brag about something. And it can't be your kids or significant other because Katie said she doesn't want to read about that crap.

This is such crap I can't think of anything but then all of the sudden I realized I am really really good at being cold. I can be cold anywhere anytime. Here are a list of examples:

Sleeping ... I sleep with socks, hooded sweatshirt with hoodie up, t-shirt and pj bottoms, sheets, comforter, two blankies and a 70+ pound chocolate lab and I still manage to be cold.
Summer ... I never or hardly EVER wear shorts. And the slightest breeze makes me cold. Any type of air circulation [wind, fans, AC, etc.] makes me cold.

Work ... ALWAYS cold I have a space heater in the office. I direct it mostly at me for the majority of the day. At times I travel to meetings with my heater. Sorry Frosty I should have implemented the heater a long time before you left us, sniff.

Hotel rooms ... it is probably 40 degrees outside and my thermostat reads 78 in my hotel tonight. Plus I have to pack pillows around me to simulate Moose laying on me. Its a wonder I ever get enough sleep.

Hot tub ... I like it at 103 degrees WITHOUT the fan my husbands feels comfortable at 100 degrees WITH the fan AND the windows open in the hot tub room.

Parent's House ... normally I wear my pj's under my pants when I go to their house and they keep slippers for me by the door. So as soon as I walk in I can slip them on. They think people can survive at 68 degrees.

Ok you get it I am good at being cold ... if any of you reading this are smarty pants and have suggests as to keep warmer or a diagnosis about the coldness condition feel free to make comments.

2009-03-17T08:00:00.000-04:00

BufBloPoFo Topic for Day 3:

If nothing else, BufBloPoFo is a learning tool. Last year, we learned how to load a dishwasher, how to take a leak, etc. Let’s keep that going this year, but instead of focusing on what people are doing wrong, tell me what you think you do right. Walk me through a process. Give me the step-by-steps. Can you make damn good baba ganoush? Can you tie a bow tie? Can you pour the perfect Guinness??? Teach me how, perfesser.

How to workout and enjoy it:

Step one: get your groove on - download some kickin music to your ipod and jam out with the tunes and get your biscuits moving.
Pick something you enjoy doing by yourself and with others. That way you have a back up plan if your workout buddy decides they "can't" make it. For example: I enjoy running at early hours of the day [not many fans out there that like 5:00am runs] but I also like gazelle workouts at the gym with my girlies after work. Sometimes life gets in the way after work. Sooooooo on those days I still do a small run in the am to safeguard that I get at least little workout that day. Committing to yourself is more important than to others.
Get a pet [dog, pig, horse, cat, etc.] and walk the little mate every day. It is good for the pet and you. Plus, if you are single it is a great way to make you more approachable and meet people. For me, I use Moose as defense mechanism during our walk on the dark unlit street we live on. Shhh... don't tell my secret but he would probably only protect me if I was attacked by a flying frisbee. Ahh he is a lover not a fighter.
Most importantly workout to feel good about yourself, your health and your mind. Doing it just to lose weight is not going to keep you motivated and happy. Make it a part of your life not something you do to punish yourself for eating the last brownie or in my case the last chocolate chip cookie.

2009-03-16T17:34:00.002-04:00

BufBloPoFo Topic for Day 1:

Let's start it off easy. Hi! How're things? Remember me? Remember when we were blog friends? What's new whichu? For your first day of Blufporbfofoing, tell me the three biggest things going on in your life right now. If you have fewer than three things going on in your life right now, then your assignment is to come over to my house and pack. (Ahem *slacker* cough...)

I am so behind ... ugh

Three biggest things going on in my life right now:

Graduate school is kicking my biscuits all around this semester. My chant these days is "it is worth it, it is worth it "
My dog Moose has a immune disorder that requires him to take steroids now for six months to rebuild muscles ... I thinking about re-naming Moosezenegger.
I am going to Cancun, Mexico for the first time in May. I real life vacation with beach, sun and cocktails!!!

BufBloPoFo Topic for Day 2:

After my swearing in ceremony, my parents and my in-laws took me and Lisa to Lombardo’s on Hertel. We got to talking about favorite foods, and this next topic kind of stems from that. If you had the power to put together the most perfect, end-of-the-universe, nothing-better-was-ever-made repast, using whatever ingredients you want, and with whomever you’d like as your co-diners, what would you want? Tell me about one little bit, or all fourteen courses. Tell me about venue, about background music, about which box of wine goes best with which flavor of ramen noodles.

hmmmmm... this is a tough one. I recently tried Thai food for the first on a trip to Long Island and now discover that I love the stuff which is too bad, sniff because we have N-O Thai restaurants in the North Country where I hail from these days.

Things I know that would be on the menu:

Starters:

Guacamole - the spicer the better - prepared Rosa Mexicano style with their home made tortillas and chips

Bread ~~~ HOMEMADE italian bread that is hot with butter and salt AND the brown bread with oats on it from Cheesecake Factory

For My Salad Loving Friends/Family:

Luau Salad from Cheesecake Factory for those that love salads with little somethin' somethin' different.

Pasta Lovers Will Enjoy:

Pasta Pasta's RIGATONI WITH SHRIMP, FRESH SPINACH

Ethnic food that is spicy sweet yumminess:

Pad Thai prepared by the folks at Thai Gourmet on Long Island off of Nesconset Hwy in Port Jeff Station

Carnivores will sink their teeth into:

Steak with mushroom, onions and peppers especially for my favorite man. Served with mashed potatoes and green bean casserole.

Desserts:

Cannolis
Strawberry Shortcake
Yellow cake with chocolate frosting

People to invite: Everyone is welcome the more the merrier.

So its been a while

2009-02-18T21:00:00.006-05:00

I have new pics to show you all from the winter fun-ness my husband and I have been sharing with our dog Moose. We love to snow shoe together. I especially love it because Dan is better at trekking through the woods. He knows the trails really well. As for me, I just stick to the worn trails that I know very well. My sense of direction in the woods is not that stellar.

This is Dan getting ready. He likes to sport the old school snow shoes.

This is Moose with his favorite toy {frisbee} and his winter outings vest. He is so handsome.

Me snow shoeing with the "modern" snow shoes.

This is us together =]

Things that make me smile

2009-01-10T10:10:00.005-05:00

Coming back from my early morning outdoor exercise routine and seeing the Christmas tree lights on. Knowing my husband did it even though he is not a fan of Christmas.
Seeing Moose wag his tail and grab his Frisbee as though I just left him 2 minutes ago but have been gone all day at work.
Strangers smiling back at me.
Running it makes me feel strong and healthy.
Being outside exercising during what I call the "lull of the day". It is the time between 5am-6am. The world is a different place at that time. Quite, undisturbed and surreal most days.
Learning one of my friends had their child and realizing another family was born.
Hearing from old friends who I miss dearly.
This video every single time

I am sure there is more but I just was inspired to write this little bit this morning. Have a great day!

2009-01-02T16:54:00.000-05:00

Soooooooooooo .... Happy New Year Y'All. I got a new computer from Santa this year. 2008 was NOT a good year for me technology wise. Here is the list [see below]. Lets hope 2009 will be a better year on that front. Well since I have a new computer, no more excuses more blog posts, right. I will try, but no promises here ... I am not one of those new year resolution type people. I am not sure why, it seems reasonable but I never made one.

Kelly's Technologically Challenged 2008 Countdown

Broke my beloved ipod, sniff I still miss it!! HINT HINT - Val-day is coming
Blew up the power supply on my home computer
Borrowed my hubby's ipod and it broke - free replacement - surely not my fault - I was simply the messenger on that one [ I swear]
Borrowed Mama's laptop and it got a virus and cost me 145 buckaroos
Work computer got the same virus and it cost me two weeks without computer - fun, fun
They turned my phone account, student database access and report generating priviledge off at work - apparently I was having an identity crisis and didn't know it - I am over it now. So, I will only be Kelly CROSBIE from now on at work. Phew glad that is over.

So I will be posting soon with pictures of the Holiday madness. We had 3 Christmases this year and Dan survived them all. He is a little grinchy but he is my grinch and I am going to keep him, dang it.

Friends = Fun

2008-12-06T07:47:00.000-05:00

Every travel season my work BFF and I try to meet up for a little soiree in the ciTAY. This year we decided to go to dinner and see a show. Here is a little taste of our day ...

Bond 45 is where it all began. Dinner plus DRINKS. Peach Cosmo and now my new favorite wine Moscato. Thanks to our waiter who promptly brought us free cookies AND a free glass of wine. Yes, Ace [my work BFF] and I had some major mojo that day !!!

Next we decided to walk around and check out the sites ... still thinking of work [ha ha hee hee] we spot this ...

Renee Fleming is a rather famous Crane School of Music Alumni. It was pretty cool. Yes, little things amuse me.

We also decided to do a little shopping and this is what we found.

We also saw Mary Poppins which was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Just go see it, you'll see.

Ahh making memories ... speaking of which I am off to Ottawa to see the Nutcracker with my Mama today. Don't worry we'll take photos.

Little Somethin' Somethin'

2008-12-03T06:36:00.000-05:00

So this is a picture of my Mom and I in Edgewater, NJ moments before we headed into NYC. This happened exactly one year ago this week. It was the first and still remains to be the only time little ole me brought people into the ciTAY to "show" them around. I say "show" them around because it was more little a game of cat and mouse. Lets just say I am directionally challenged. My poor Mom and Aunt P were subjected to walking several city blocks in order to go two blocks over at times. In all we had ... fights, laughs and lots of fun. This year I did not have to spend this first of December in NJ which I am grateful for BUT I was hoping to have another go at NYC with my Mom.

Here is mom and Aunt P.

Me trying to figure out where we should be going. Oh and I just bought the scarf. Umm also I miss my long hair.

Me and Aunt P

2008-12-01T09:28:00.001-05:00

Hmmm ... Turkey Day is O-V-E-R. Now my favorite time of the year begins. Shopping Time umm I mean Happy Holidays. Yes, I find it hard to decide which I like better the holidays or the actually event of shopping. I am sure someone will read this and try to find my freak flag flying. Seriously, if you are looking for someone to do your holiday shopping for you I'm your lady. Send your email with compensation listed in the subject line. Oh and I also like deals. Happy Shopping!

Crosbie Elves Roll Country Style

2008-11-30T12:57:00.000-05:00

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