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Becky

IT'S DONE

The swingset is finished!!! Ryan has gone down the slide and been swinging and climbing on the rock wall. He likes it. Have a good week, I have to go, Ryan is on top of the table trying to eat an apple.

Pictures

We had a very low key day. It was nice since it seems like we are on the go all the time. We didnt even get out of our pj's until afternoon. We played and hung out. We napped. I layed down with Ryan and was out. I woke up at some point and went into my room and layed down. Then Ryan came walking in. I was shocked. He has never gotten out of his bed before. He really didnt know to get out. This was the first time and so it will probably continue. The pacifier is still an issue. School will be instructed not to give it to him at nap time. Im going to start with that and see how he does. Then we will work on the over night without his pacifier. It will have to be on a weekend, as I know I wont be sleeping much.

We had a 3pm appointment to have pictures taken in chillicothe. It's KV Imagery. You can check out her website at kvimagery.com. I was a mess. I was really nervous. I had a ton of clothes for Ryan and forgot one bag. I was not prepared and I didnt know what to expect. This was so different from the in and out picture places. She was very nice and Ryan did really well. She was pleased that he listened so well and he was posing like a professional model. I should say that lasted about 30 minutes and then the typical 2 year old came out. He still did well. We had threea outfit changes, pictures of us both and then we went to a park near the river. Ryan was having a ball throwing rocks into the water. It got to be a game when she would try to take his picture he would turn away or ignore her. She did get some great shots. So she will have them on the website in a couple of weeks. I will be sending out the link to see the proofs and they can be ordered from there. I cant wait to see them. Next time Ill know better what to do. I now know what its like and what looks best. She is really good at what she does. I wish I had her talent. Ryan was tuckered out and fell asleep on the way home.

Well, thats all for today. Ryan is in bed and so am I as I type this. Im tired and I now he will be up before 530am. The mornings are early around here. It will be nice because I only have a little laundry to do, take the garbage to the curb, the neighbor mowed today and let me tell you its so nice not to have to worry about that, and we are hopefully going to get the swing set finished. Lets pray the weather is decent. Then the work week starts again. I really had a hard time being at work last week. My attitude was bad. I think its because its nice out and I usually get that way as the nice weather hits. Im going to try to take some time off this summer and just hang at home and do nothing. I dont get much down time and Im feeling the need for it. I can take Ryan to school and rest or take a walk. Just what ever I want.

Ok, more some other day. Cant wait to send you all the link for pictures. Have a good Sunday.

Love,
Becky

2 year well baby check

Well, Ryan had his 2 year well baby check. He isnt feeling well but it went great. He is 35 pounds with shoe's on and 36 1/4 inches tall. He is anemic so I will be pumping him full of red meat and I think the doctor will prescribe a different multi-vitamin. I thought they all had iron in them but I guess not. Other than that all is well. He hasnt been sleeping well. I dont know if he is dreaming but he wants to be very close to me and has been very clingy. We have been on the go so much, he gets like this when we havent had the us time or when he's away from home. I went to check on him before bed last night. He looked so cute sleeping in his bed. Sometime I rub his back while he's sleeping. He a sweet little peanut. When he got poked for the lead test yesterday he didnt even cry. The last time he got shots he didnt cry. He is a brave boy. I hope the lead test is negative. Im concerned as we live in a older farm community that is a high lead area. I will freak. Nothing else to report. I have been working on flowers. Ryan helped me pot one and its a little lopsided. He did a good job. He sure likes digging in the dirt. He has been mowing the lawn and playing ball. Thats all for now. Take care

Love,
Becky

Birthday

Well, Ryan would be almost 16 hours old, 2 years ago. It seems like yesterday and I already miss it. He was born today the 21st at 521am. Today he went to school and I took a small cake and cupcakes. He played and had fun. He hasnt been wanting to leave when I pick him up. Its nice because he likes being there. Its a fight to get him to the car. Today I walked down and took his tricycle with me. He rode some and yes, pedaled on his own. Then he walked the rest of the way. It was a long walk for him. We played outside, he helped me plant flowers and we cooked out on the grill. Our neighbor bought a riding lawn mower, so he is going to do that for me this summer. Its awesome. Its a big relief not to have to mow. I done mind it, but trying to watch Ryan and mow at the same time is hard. Its such a big help. So we visited with him and watched him mow. Ryan was very interested. He said next time he would let Ryan ride with him. Ryan will be thrilled. Then our other neighbors came over and Dave took Ryan for a ride in his truck. I think he has everyone wrapped around his finger. We are very lucky to have a great neighborhood. I absolutely love living here. Everyone is so nice and friendly. Everyone helps out and I love it here. Its our home and were Ryan will grow up. So, Ryan was up later than he should have been. Bedtime has been great. He brushes his teeth and we go into his room and he lays down on his pillow, I give him a kiss and he goes to sleep. I am lucky. The problem is going to be this weekend when I get rid of the pacifier. He is only getting it at nap time and bedtime but its time to let it go. I think its going to be very hard. A sleepless weekend is on its way. We have pictures on Saturday. I have our clothes ready and am looking forward to the session. Kara does great pictures. Other than that we will be outside planting flowers and trying to get the yard looking good. The swingset isnt done yet. We have had some delay. We need to move it again and it will take about 7 guys to get it moved. Lord only knows when that will happen. Im ready for it to be done so Ryan can start playing on it.
Well, thats all for now. I will try to get the pictures out in the next couple of days. We have been nonstop and I just havent got to it yet. Enjoy the nice weather.
Happy Birthday to Ryan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I still cannot believe he is 2.

Love,

The Kunkel's
Becky & Ryan

Happy Birthday to Ryan!!!! "2"

Well, its Sunday afternoon and Im by myself. Ryan went to the airshow with Oma and Opa. I guess he is having a great time. Im so glad, I was worried he would be afraid of the loud planes and jets. I heard he was clapping and hitting Opa in the head and was having a grand time. He is on the way home now. I have spent the afternoon picking up and finishing laundry. I vaccumed and have put all the music I wanted on my Ipod. So, I am glad to have the small stuff done. I still have to pot a flower before Ryan gets home. Friday, my brother's family came up to help get ready for Ryan's party on Saturday. It was a long night with not alot of sleep. I guess everyone except Ryan and I, froze to death. I was fine. People started showing up around 12 or 1pm. Im not sure what time it was. We were suppose to have cake at 2pm, but I think it was more like 330pm. The cake was awesome and I have a ton left over. The weather was good. Thank goodness. I was worried about it raining. Everyone played outside. We had the gloves and bats out. It was a fun day. Ryan received a lot of nice things and help with the swing set. He did receive his very own mower. I wish it actually cut the grass and he did get a T-ball set. There was a ton of other things also, but to many to list. We had dinner. Yes, I know we had dessert first. But, whatever. The day turned out wonderful. At the end, Ryan was over tired and over stimulated. He crashed and so did I. Well, Ill write more later. He's home with a muddy stoller.

Becky

War of the Spaghetti

So..... Ryan had a fit at the dinner table last night and decided to play and throw his spaghetti on the floor. That's one area I wont let go. So, he spent time in time out and actually stayed. I told him to go pick it up and he started the process and then decided he was done. So, He went back to time out. He was probably sitting there for 5 minutes, crying the whole time. I went over and told him to apologize and he did. Gave me a hug and it was bath time. He did have a fit prior to all of this. He didn't want to come in from outside. Stubborn. Stubborn. Stubborn.
All is well, today is PJ's day at school and he has them on. Tomorrow is beach party day. I have to get something together for that. That's all for now.
Take Care

Becky

Ryan is funny

Ryan is being very funny lately. He has a good sense of humor. He is very interested in everything, especially the neighbors (on both sides) garages. They have all the tools he likes. I think he might be handy. I would be grateful for that. I think that's a great quality to have as a boy/man. Its nice to have someone around that can fix things. Today is character day at school, so he is a Chicago Bears Fan. Tomorrow is PJ's Day. That's an easy one. I'm getting prepared for his birthday party on Saturday. I have to pick up the cake and balloons on Friday. Mickey Mouse is the theme. I have the swing set bought and out. I just need to label everything and have it ready to go for the guys on Saturday. Some don't even realize they are helping to put it together. Its a working birthday party. I be on the couch or napping. LOL. Just kidding. Ill be supervising. That's what I do best. LOL. So, Ryan is talking away and having fits and very active. New things everyday. He is a good boy and I'm thankful that he is my son. God knew what he was doing when he made Ryan.

OK, I hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather that's coming our way. I hope it continues. Take care.

Love,
Becky

Friday night and online

Ryan is asleep. Sort of. He hasnt slept real well the last two nights. Dont know if his ears hurt or what. Im trying to get some music on my Ipod. Im about ready to go to bed. Heading out in the morning to garage sale. Ryan will probably be bored to death. Nana is watching Ryan tomorrow night as my cousin Ed is getting married. Looking forward to it. Hope the day turns out great for him and his fiance. I feel like we have been so busy. Im trying to get some stuff done in Ryan's room and get the swing set to the house and have it ready to be put up on Saturday the 19th. Im asking everyone at the party to help out. I have everything for the party except ice cream, candles, and some odd and ends. I hope the cakes turn out nice. Its the first time Ive ordered from Sam's. I have eaten their cake and its great but I want it to look nice. Its Mickey Mouse. Ryan's favorite. Landon's also. Landon is one day older than Ryan. Its a neat story how I know Landon. Well, Ryan and I sure hope his birthday party is lots of fun. Happy Birthday Landon. Lorey, I hope the two's arent so terrible. For me also. We will be able to recall in a few years. LOL. I hope the weekend shapes up, but dont think it will. I hope Ryans birthday weekend is nice and somewhat warm. I tanned today. It was so nice.

So, I hope everyone has a nice long weekend. We are going swimming tomorrow so that will be fun. Not the best thing for Ryan as he is fighting a double ear infection. But I always keep his plugs handy.

More some other day.

Love,
Becky

Im online

So, I'm finally online at home. It took about 3 hours. I hooked almost everything up right but had to call the cable company and have my brother walk me through some stuff. Jeez, who ever said this was easy. Ryan has really not to much attention to what I'm doing. Thank goodness for that. He is watching Mickey Mouse right now and as soon as I'm done writing this he is taking a nice hot bath. Now I only have the Ipod, wireless mouse and printer to hook up. Ill maybe finish that next week. LOL. If I'm lucky!! I'm computer stupid. Well that's all. Off to the bathtub.

Becky

sickness

Hi Everyone,

Ryan is doing well except for a double ear infection. He is already doing much better since starting the antibiotic. We had a post op appointment in chicago yesterday. Dr. Liu said to start weaning Ryan off all his medications and we dont have to return for 6 months. Im so thrilled for this. I hope he does well going off the medications. It will be a slow process. Ryan did great traveling. As he always does. He ate a great dinner and it was a late night. He woke up about 1am and needed a drink. We are getting prepared for his birthday. I ordered the cake today and still have to get balloons and other decorations. His theme this year is Mickey Mouse.
Ryan learned a new word yesterday. "BUS" He said it over and over. I still have went to get the swingset yet but I will this week. It has been so busy and I havent had a free moment. We have a wedding this weekend so we are looking forward to that. Lots of family will be in town.
Tonight we are going to hook up the computer. I finally received everything I need. I hope I can get it running. I feel like a complete idiot. So Im sure in two weeks Ill still be working on it. By then I wont even want to discuss it. Thats all for now. Take care.

Love
Becky

Good Morning

Well, its been a little while since posting. Sorry about that, Erin. LOL. Ryan has been doing very well. He isnt vomiting at every meal. He eating great. I think sometimes his belly hurt but otherwise he's great. He is quite the comedian lately. Still wanting Mommy on a regular basis. I think as long as he see's or hears me he is fine. He will check up on me if Im in another room. You would think I was the kid. We have many busy weekends coming up. This weekend is the Mother of Twins sale and the work fundraiser. Im so looking forward to that so I can get an IPOD. I want the pink one. Sunday we dont have plans, thank the good LORD above. Ryan has his first post op check in Chicago on Tuesday. We will be driving up the night before and staying so we can swim. Oma doesnt know that yet. Then my cousin is getting married on the 12th. Im looking forward to that. All my cousins and family will be there. I got a babysitter. Yippee!!!! Then its the BIG "2", for Ryan. Can you believe he is two. I cant!!!!! His party is the 19th with cake and ice cream. Very small this year as I went completely overboard last year. He is getting a swingset for his birthday. Im going to go through all his toys and get rid of stuff. After that is Race for the Cure and Mothers Day. Busy, Busy, as Im sure everyone is. Well thats all for now. Take care and have a great weekend.

Love
Becky