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Happy Friday!!! Enjoy your weekend.

Love,
Ryan

Nothing to report

All is well. We have a busy home weekend planned. I have many things to get out in the yard and put together. I need to get a couple more plants for the outside and some mixture that will help the absolute nasty soil in the back of the house. Im hoping that my air conditioner will be replaced at the beginning of the week. The landlord should have replaced it last year but he is just that a landlord. Finally, I told him the other day if it didnt get fixed quick, I would be moving. So we will see if it actually gets fixed. If it does, I soooo need the carpets cleaned. When my furniture arrives we can no longer have food and drink in the living room. We have been practicing. So all is well. Water aerobics start Tuesday and they are twice a week. That will be a good work out. They run from 7-8pm and Janine is coming over the hang with Ryan. Ill definately sleep well on those nights. Work currently sucks. I have a bad attitude about it right now. Im sick of the crap and dump.

Anyway, thats all for now. Still looking for online programs to finish up my degree. Maybe then Ill get out of the dead end job.

Have a good weekend.

Becky

Milk

Thats the new word, "Milk". Its pretty funny. When we drove home yesterday, he said "Mommy! Mooooo", and he was very proud of himself. I could see the gleam in his eye. Hope everyone had a nice weekend. We did and are looking forward to the next one. Not much to report. Picking his pictures up tonight and will be late picking him up. I hate that. Im a nightmare until I get there to pick him up. Its such a long day. I have an appt. I must go to and I dont have the time to drive home to get him.

Gotta go,

Becky

Long weekend gone

The holiday is over and Ryan is standing behind me pushing and shoving. He wont go to bed because we napped to late. We did get up until 5pm. So here we are. I could actually sleep but for Ryan, thats a lost cause. We went to my brothers for the weekend. It was a little stressful as they were trying to put up a pool. Ended up hiring it out. So at this point not sure when it will be done. Needs to stop raining first. So my cousin, Aunt and Uncle came over Saturday. We grilled out and the boys had a ball game at 8pm. They won. Sunday we went to visit Aprils sister in theospital. She had twins on Saturday. Conner James and Riley Nicole. We were only able see the little girl as Connor was in ICU. We then went and played miniature golf and the kids went to the batting cages. Then off to the movies they went. Ryan and I didnt go as he would set still that long. We were home early today and everything is picked up and put away.
Thats all for now. Ryan is tearing the house apart. Reminder to self dont let him sleep in again. Great, now he has my bible. Gotta Go

Potty

Ryan told the teacher today that he had to peepee. So, being the big boy he is, he went peepee on the potty. They called and told me and Ryan said "Byeee". Too Cute! He has really been telling me when he is going to the potty. We have been taking rides in his new wagon. He really likes it and so do I. Tomorrow, Janine is going to bring Ryan home so that I can go get my feet injected with cortisone. It is more painful than birth. I would rather give birth than have needles stuck in my feet. I cant take it any more. My feet hurt so bad. I dont want to be miserable the entire summer. We are going to really have to do something about the pain in the future. All else is well. Ryan's mood has been so much better. I adjusted what we do when we first get home. We walk to get the mail, take a wagon ride, swing, water flowers and then its time to come in to get dinner started. We eat, bath time and play time, he's in bed at 8pm. I was actually up before he was this morning. Thats odd. He is usually up and rocking in the recliner saying "weeee, weeee!!!! Oma's birthday was Monday, as was my dad's. He would have been 60. I cant actually believe its been 10 years since he passed. I really wish Ryan knew him. He would be a great grandpa. He would teach him all the things a boy should know.
So, Ive started packing for the holiday. Ryan's stuff is done except for medicine and his toothbrush. I just have to get my stuff packed. We are leaving as soon as I pick him up friday after work. We are getting together with my cousins and Aunt/Uncle. Im hoping maybe we can go out the the farm and Ryan can get a tractor ride. He has never ridden on a big tractor before. Im going to ask my Uncle Gerald, thats if he's not to busy in the field. It is planting season. If not Ryan will be fine seeing the cows. The twins have a game Saturday night. Ryan will probably sleep through it as its at 8pm. Or he will be really excited and a grouch the next day. Oh Well, he will have fun. Its also the time for pictures at the fish pond out front of my brothers house. When Ryan was about a month old I put him on the rocks on top of the water fall and took pictures. Then did it last year. So, now its tradition. The pond will have to stay forever. It is neat to see the change from year to year. In just one year he went from baby to little man. He will probably look 30 this year. LOL. Well thats all. I need to look at my flowers I planted. I keep checking them like they are going to die in any second. I dont know if Ill have time to write again, so, have a great holiday weekend. Drive safe, dont drink and drive, and enjoy your time with family and friends.

Love,
Becky and Ryan

Kite

I have never in my life flown a kite. Yesterday we got one out. It was fun. Ryan even had it going. The grandkids of my neighbors were over and they all played. They dug in the dirt and we just had a great weekend. I finished laundry and cleaned. I planted flowers and I think we just had a very enjoyable weekend. Thats really all I wanted to say. Have a great week.

Good Weekend

We are having a wonderful weekend. Laundry is almost done. I balanced the checkbook, put Ryan's wagon together and I just need to get milk and we are set for the week. Ryan has been happy and playing and laughing. Its great. He is so much fun. Im already looking forward to the holiday weekend. Ryan is sleeping now. He is taking a great nap. Well, thats all for now.

Becky

My boy is back

RYAN WAS BACK TO HIMSELF LAST NIGHT. IT WAS SO NICE. HE WAS IN A BETTER MOOD, HE PLAYED AND DANCED, AND WAS LAUGHING. IT WAS GREAT. WE HUNG OUT AND HE SLEPT THROUGH THE NIGHT. I FEEL MORE RESTED TODAY.
TONIGHT IS THE FIRST NIGHT IM LEAVING RYAN WITH A BABYSITTER OTHER THAN FAMILY. IM READY TO CANCEL ALREADY. IM NERVOUS. HE WILL BE FINE THOUGH. JANEEN IS GOING TO TAKE HIM HOME AND GIVE HIM DINNER AND PLAY, ETC....... I HOPE ALL GOES WELL. I HAVE FORGOT ABOUT A BABY SHOWER FOR A CO-WORKER AFTER WORK. SO, ILL GO THERE FOR A FEW HOURS AND THEN HOME. JANEEN IS GOING TO WATCH RYAN FOR A FEW HOURS ON SATURDAY WHILE I RUN SOME ERRANDS. LET'S PRAY IT ALL WORKS OUT. WELL, THATS ALL FOR NOW. THE 2ND ANNUAL BASKET DRAWING FOR RELAY FOR LIFE WILL BE OFFICIALLY OVER TODAY. IM GLAD BECAUSE IM BEHIND AT WORK. THAT STRESSES ME OUT.
HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND, SHOULD BE NICE WEATHER.

TAKE CARE

BECKY

Man of a thousand words

He is just saying words and I have know idea where he is learning them. I know he is just picking them up. He is saying " I want more", whick actually is more like "Ida want more" LOL. He is very grouchy, not sleeping well. He either isnt eating well or is a starving lunatic. Its weird. He must be having some sort of growth thing going on. We did have a good night last night. I have readjusted our night time routine. I got away from reading books right before bed and Im putting back in. I dont know why it stopped but it did. He went to bed at 8pm and slept until 2am. The kid was starving. He had a great dinner. He had Tuna Noodle Casserole, Melon, and corn. I mean come on, oh and he had an apple with pb for a bedtime snack. He has me stumped. His mood was better last night, although he did slap his teacher across the face today.

Janeen, is a senior that works at the daycare and she is coming over on Wednesday to see the place and go over where everything is. She is leaving for school in August but Im going to have her babysit throughout the summer. I thing this Saturday for a few hours while I go get a pedicure. Ill start with small times and then build up to a night out. I need to find out what the going rate is for babysitting. In my day it was like $2.00 an hour. Ive heard $5.00.

Hoping my cousin Lisa comes up for a weekend or a day this summer to swim and hang out. Im still looking forward to Memorial Day at my brothers. Going to visit with family and have a nice relaxing time.

WE had a great time this year for the Race/Ride for the Cure. Grandma & Grandpa Hartman were up and it was a nice day. I was a little stressed out because Ryan cried most of the walk. But he got better. He got this great puzzle from Grandma Hartman. We love it. Thank you. We really enjoyed our day and the highlight was Grandma Hartman putting Ryan's diaper on backwards. I laughed. That was so funny. What just as funny is I put his pants on backwards this morning. He was walking around and I thought those dont look right. It happens to everyone. Well thats all for now

Long Week

Oh, Its been a long week. We have had poop problems, tiredness, run, run, run and more run and then work and all the other stuff inbetween. Ryan is asleep and Im getting ready to hit the shower and read for a while. Tomorrow is Race for the Cure. Im looking forward to it as I do every year. I hope the weather is good with lots of sun. We have to go to Strid Rite and see if a pair of sandals I ordered, fit Ryan. His little fat feet are difficult to fit in shoe's.
Im still waiting on my pictures that we had done two weeks ago. She said two weeks and tomorrow is exactly 14 days. Ill give her until Wednesday, which is going to be very difficult for me, then Im calling. It was hard enough waiting 14 days.
Ryan mad me a mother's day card at school. It has his hand prints on it and he colored on it. Its sweet.
Looking forward to the holiday weekend in a few weeks. We will be heading down to my brothers. They should have their pool up by then. Ill be in the hot tub with a Bacardi Raz. Ill be the one with the floaties. LOL, LOL.
Ryan has been in a better mood today. He has been laughing and playing. More like himself. I felt so bad through the week, he was so sad and didnt want to play and wanted to be held alot.

Thats all for now. Have a good weekend.

Love,
The Kunkel's

Sad Boy

Ryan is sad today. His little butt is so sore. I feel so bad for him. He cries and cries and cries. He had to have blood drawn today to see if his iron is still low because eating sand can be a clue that he is anemic. Weird. Its been a long day and I just finished getting the Race packets together. Im tired and my feet are swollen. Must be retaining fluid. Well, Im done for the night. Heading to the shower and then to bed. Lets say a pray that Ryan is feeling better. He has been so tired and not eating well. My little pumpkin feels bad.

take care

Sand

So, Ryan is pooping sand and alot of it. His little but is so raw. Im really ticked off at the School. He sometimes acts like his belly hurts, which, Im sure it does with a bunch of sand in it. I put the crack down on the sandbox. I think they got the message. He isnt allowed to play in the sand, near the sand and I want them to get rid of it. Sand boxes have so much bacteria in it and Im concerned it will make him sick. It is playing havoc on his behind. This kid keeps things going. There is never a dull moment. Hopefully he is doing better in a few days. He isnt wanting to sit down and cries. We were up for a few housr overnight. Im tired but more irritated. Thats all for know.

Rough Day

Well, I have some kind of conjunctivitis going on in both eye's. I went to the eye doctor yesterday and they seem to think its allergies. That could very well be. So no contacts, only glasses. I hate wearing my glasses. Then the day was ok until after work. I had to run a errand before picking up Ryan and as I was coming down the street to daycare, Ms. Brooke called me. She wanted to know if I was on my way and driving. She said something is wrong with Ryan, he cant open his eye's. She didnt know if it was sunscreen or what. I walked in and freaked out. Ryan's eye's were swollen, red and he couldnt open them. He face was beat red, lips swollen. It was awful. I immediately was on my way to the prompt care at OSF. It was a allergic reaction to something. They gave him a huge dose of benadryl and we went home. I gave him a quick bath and he was asleep. He slept all night and looks much better this morning. He is itching his eye's and nose, sneezing, runny nose, etc..... Calling the pediatrician. I think its allergies. Ive said all along he has allergies, but Im the stupid mother and doctors dont listen to the mom's. Actually my pediatrician does listen to me, its just that kids before age two dont usually have allergies and the medications arent tested on small children. Its an area that needs more research. He is back at school today and I hope he does well. We have the air conditioning on all ready because it helps filter the air. They dont want him outside for three days. Im not doing that unless he has another reaction and we will be in the allergists office very fast. Thats all for now. I hope that we are both well for a very busy weekend.

Take care,
Becky

New word

Well, Ryan has a new word. "Let's Go". Dont know where he learned it but he stands at the door and says, "Let's Go". Gotta Go, Ryan is yelling in his bed. He is over tired and was up to late. That is my fault entirely. The day got away from us.

Have a good week.

Becky

All is quiet

Its Saturday night and all is quiet. Ryan is in bed and I'm balancing my checkbook. What a Saturday night. It really must mean I'm old to be doing this on Saturday. Oh well, don't mind. We had a busy week. Ryan is full of new words each day. He is saying, Duck, broke, poop, pee pee, cookie, swing, side(that is outside, he misses the out part), I guess that's it. He has been hitting more the last few days. Its when he is really tired. Today, we were nose to nose and I told him how things were going to be if he hit me again. He will be spending alot of time in timeout.

Ryan is enjoying his swing set and I'm so glad. He is getting addicted to cookies, which, in his world cookies are fruit bars. So I have him on 100 calorie snacks. I don't want him to have a bunch of sugar. He was up early this morning and I made banana pancakes. They were pretty good.

We went to a family fun day that was put on by Easter Seals. We got to play and made a frame and painted. He also rode a pony and Ill be sending out the pictures. He loved it. He didn't want to stop riding the pony. They likes mints so they let Ryan feed the pony mints. Who has ever heard of ponies eating mints. I guess their breath will smell good. LOL. It was a fun time and he was zonked out in the car. He went to Oma and Opa's. I had the afternoon to myself. Had lunch with a friend and shopped a little. Got groceries and came home and started to watch Broke back Mountain. I'm telling you my mouth was hanging open really fast and I'm scarred for life. I don't know if Ill finish it or not. The actors did a great job. WOW. I want to watch Juno before Monday, maybe during Ryan's nap time.

That's all for now. Take care and Ill try to write again this week or after Race for the Cure next weekend. This is a very busy week for me, leading up to Relay for life fundraiser on the 12Th. I'm a little stressed out getting prepared for that and trying to keep up with work.

Have good rest of the weekend.


Becky

PS: Ryan brought home a sweet mother's day card for me. It was really cute. An earlier gift.