Facebook: April, 2012

April 1 at 3:52p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
First pair of shoes for the big boy class tomorrow!

April 2 at 6:54p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Intrigued by the basketball goal installation process...

April 2 at 8:16p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Bring it!
 

April 2 at 10:16p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Hmmm, this is not at all what I envisioned when I dreamed about having kids...
 

April 4 at 1:16p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

Ivie, upon being told of the last-minute change in school policy requiring that students wear uniforms tomorrow instead of their Easter attire: "I'm going to leave this school and go to another one that will let me wear my dress. I should have saw this coming."

April 5 at 11:28a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

Excited to get Ivie's Parkwood crew back together again tonight! #hopetheygetsomesleep

April 5 at 11:57a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
All the kids brought flowers for their cross at Easter assembly.

April 6 at 5:50p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Mac eating her "chocolate-vanilla squirrel" ice cream.

April 6 at 6:55p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Tree swings at Grandma's 

April 7 at 9:52a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
I'm fairly certain there's not much sweeter than watching your baby (through squinted eyes, of course) drift off to sleep while holding his teeny hand.

April 7 at 9:52a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Me and my babies!
 

April 11 at 1:23p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
First real pedicure with Mommy - we'll call it an early 6th birthday present! 

April 11 at 2:06p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
"Momma, you've GOT to learn how to do this!!!"

April 13 at 7:29a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
6th birthday and field day at school! How many kids get to play all day at school on their birthday?!?

April 19 at 8:33a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

Ivie requested raw carrots for breakfast this morning. If she didn't look just like me, I'd wonder if she really is my child.

April 20 at 8:38a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

I'm 35. I still cry like a baby when my parents drive away.

April 21 at 10:13a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
My blue-eyed babe

April 21 at 5:26p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

It seriously makes my day when restaurants have fountain root beer.

April 22 at 12:51p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Aaaaand, they're all facing forward now (one day early - shhhhh)!

April 22 at 4:54p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
The girls took very seriously their job of finding a way to keep Bryce out of the cabinets... 

April 23 at 7:17a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

My baby is ONE today! Happy Birthday, Buggy!

April 24 at 8:38a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Something about seeing this in my car console every day makes me laugh. Dale passing down memories from his youth to the girls... 

April 24 at 5:16p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Because just pulling the Tupperware out of the cabinet is sooooo pre-first-birthday...

April 25 at 2:51p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
The girls "bought" books with their marbles. 

April 25 at 3:08p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

Ivie to her friend, Caroline: "We USED to go to school together, and we STILL go to school together. Do you want to go to the same college?!?"

April 26 at 4:40p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

Try explaining to a 6-year old the spelling of the word "gnat"...

April 26 at 6:03p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

Bryce starts screaming after only about 4 bites of his dinner. I ask, rhetorically, "What is WRONG with you?!?". Ivie says, "Maybe he just wants down.". After I give in and set him on the floor, he gives Ivie a huge grin. To which she responds, "Looks like I was right, Mommy.".

April 27 at 12:57p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
A special day home alone with my sweet Macie. Doesn't happen often enough with the middle child... 

April 27 at 1:32p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

You don't see these driving down the road in NC very often! Go Tigers!!

April 28 at 1:46p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
If I can't read 'em, I might as well sit on 'em! 

April 28 at 5:07p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Daddy dressed me as his "mini-me" tonight for our dinner out. 

April 28 at 6:45p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

I've changed a lot of nasty diapers in the past 6 years. That one was quite possibly the worst.

April 29 at 5:04p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Apparently B woke prematurely from his afternoon nap in his crib... 

Facebook: March, 2012

March 1 at 3:56p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Good News: It's 80 degrees, with not a cloud in the Carolina blue sky, and I just left the office for the day. Bad News: I'm on my way to pick up a sick baby boy.




March 1 at 5:19p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

Having a picnic dinner. Ivie said, "Mom, we should really do this more often."

March 2 at 8:11a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Every time I say "Yay!!!", regardless of whether or not I'm talking to him, Bryce starts clapping. #love


March 2 at 12:51p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
B's lunch. Pretty sure there's nothing on here that I would eat myself.

March 2 at 1:59p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Ivie, after finishing a chicken nugget: "I just ate PIG!". Ummmm, no, Iv. Try again. And actually think about it this time.


March 5 at 5:59a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
When the 3:30a baby cries turn to sleepy, peaceful grunts as you snuggle in the rocking chair, all is momentarily right with the world. Until said baby realizes you've put him back in his bed and the screaming returns.


March 7 at 8:38a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
It feels weird to be browning hamburger at 8:30a.


March 7 at 1:14p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Stores sure know what they're doing putting toys at the register. Good thing I've had plenty of practice saying "No" as a mom.

March 7 at 3:00p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Besties

March 7 at 5:36p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Hmmmm, might have to find somewhere else to store these things. Or maybe just start closing the pantry doors...

March 7 at 8:36p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

Bought the girls really cute zipper-pull-sized Ugly Dolls today. Macie's, named Basheeshee, was in her possession for 1.5 hours before it went missing somewhere in the house. That might be a record.

March 8 at 4:38p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

Didn't have valid insurance card for car. Had insurance agent mail new copy. Got new card and put on counter to take to car. Threw in empty recycling bin instead. Realized mistake next day. Climbed into recycling bin to retrieve. Put it in car. #makinglifedifficult

March 10 at 1:48p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
At Gymnastics meet (versus Ohio State) with the girls. Macie says, "We like the red GIRLS, we just don't like their TEAM, right, Mommy?!?"


March 10 at 4:51p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Seriously? Can he be any cuter?!?

March 14 at 9:42p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
I love having 9 people sleeping in my house. Thanks for visiting, Scott and Bobbie!!


March 16 at 8:44a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Headed to the beach and forgot my wallet. As we turned around to get it, Iv looked around the packed car and said, "I don't think we have room for it.".


March 16 at 2:42p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
SAND!!!

March 17 at 8:13a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Ain't THAT the truth!?!

March 17 at 3:21p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

Do you think anyone will mind if I just take a nap in here?

March 18 at 8:57a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
The curls are in full force at the beach!
 

March 21 at 4:04p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
My sweet new watch, thanks to the best orthodontics sales manager I know (and love!).

March 22 at 8:51a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
This morning, for the first time, Bryce fussed when I walked out of his room at daycare. #mommyguilt


March 22 at 4:14p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Hello, nasty, green pollen. Please don't stay long - you're not welcome here.


March 22 at 4:50p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Ivie: "Today, my friend Sam was talking about Duke and K Coach. Who's he?!? She said he never smiles.


March 23 at 1:13p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Art Gallery day at school. Complete with a Starry Night cake, created by Iv's teacher. So impressive!

March 23 at 5:59p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
My girls should work at IHOP...

March 23 at 6:05p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Macie's version...

March 23 at 10:37p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Ivie took her new basketball to bed with her tonight. Ahhhh, memories of doing that myself...


March 23 at 11:55p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman  
Exhausted. But, after 7 long hours, major work project is complete.


March 24 at 8:27p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Today, I spent a couple of hours cleaning/vacuuming the interior of my van. #newrule-noeatinginthecar


March 25 at 4:57p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
I'm a sucker for singing sock monkeys on clearance.

March 26 at 8:23p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
A portion of Iv's prayer tonight: "Dear God, please help Lizzie change her mind and love Rock Obama. And help our basketball hoop to get here soon."


March 26 at 8:25p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
And Macie's: "Dear God, thank you for the whole wor-ruld. I don't like Satan or Duke."


March 27 at 7:07p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
As Macie tried on a hand-me-down shirt from our neighbor, she said, "I smell Emerson on it!!!".


March 27 at 7:44p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Looking through the Birthday Express catalog for party ideas for Ivie and Bryce. Flip to a page and ask Ivie if she knows who the guy is on a set of plates. She says, "Justin Beaver." Apparently she's as hip to pop culture as her mother.


March 28 at 12:54p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
St. Elmo's Fire on "80's on 8". Having to resist the urge to jam out in the carpool line.


March 31 at 9:57a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Getting ready to go for a walk while B naps, leaving the kids with Grandma. Dale, giving her instructions, says, "All you have to do when he wakes up is... (pauses and looks at me), what?!?". #busted


March 31 at 4:35p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
It's almost Easter!!!

March 31 at 4:44p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
It's not every day you see a huge camel at a church picnic.

March 31 at 5:11p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Balloon ride

March 31 at 5:25p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Dear Ivie's future husband: She would like to get engaged on a hot air balloon. You're welcome for the idea.

Facebook: February, 2012

February 2 at 6:31p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Last night at midnight, for the first time ever with one of my children, I left Bryce screaming in his crib, closed my door, turned on a noise machine in my room, and fell asleep. Apparently he gave up at some point. Here's hoping for a better night tonight...


February 4 at 2:41p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
3 sleeping kids (and 1 Grandma)

February 5 at 1:58p
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Red Solo Cup...
 

February 6 at 11:04a
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Argyle: It's What The Cool Kids Wear

February 8 at 8:30a
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Ready for the game. Too bad they won't see a single minute of it. #ahhhhnineoclockgames GO HEELS!!!


February 8 at 5:58p
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
The outfit didn't make it all day (thanks to an apparent spitting episode), but the sticker did.

February 8 at 11:39p
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Well, on the bright side, at least I discovered an entertaining and immediately-addicting iPad game tonight. Fruit Ninja. Check it out.


February 10 at 8:31a
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Ivie's constellation of choice... Good or bad parenting?!?

February 12 at 12:30p
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Happy Feet 2 and lunch! Thanks for the Groupon, Sis!

February 12 at 2:24p
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman 
As I filed Ivie, Macie, and the McCulloch girls out of the movie, a lady smiled and asked, "Are you guys gonna try for a boy?!?".


February 12 at 3:46p
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman 
How many times must a kid's shoe fall behind the washer/dryer before I will finally realize that I need to find a different place to store them?!?


February 13 at 7:34a
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Pajama Day at school!

February 13 at 8:45a
Dale Herman
Ivie's pajama day at school: Me: Your friends and teachers are going to love your UNC pajamas. Ivie: Not Matthew, he cheers for Duke because our friend Sam told him to. Me: Well you should be proud of yourself for being able to think for yourself. ##paradoxicalparenting


February 17 at 3:55p
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Beautiful afternoon for opening day at the Bosh!

February 18 at 6:48a
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
It never fails. On Fridays, I have to wake all 3 kids up at 7:15a to get ready for school. On Saturdays, they're talking in the crib (Bryce) and standing by my bedside (the girls) wide awake at 6:15a.


February 19 at 9:24a
 Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Rainy walk to church this morning!

February 19 at 3:28p
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Mom and I go to the store and return to find our "babysitter" in this position...

February 20 at 1:15p
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Pepper's and Sweet Frog with Mom, Dad, and Iv. Mmm Mmm Good.



February 21 at 2:05p
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Nothing says "I Love You" more than freshly-ironed pants. Thanks, Mom!!!

February 22 at 4:45p
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Ivie just said, "Macie, you're my BFF.". #raresisterlylove


February 26 at 10:18a
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Parenting Rule #427: If you're trying to teach your child to drink from a sippy cup, be sure said sippy cup is not in its "locked" position.

February 29 at 12:20p
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Ivie, at lunch, talking about how her Daddy can't make a ponytail: "I guess God just didn't make boys like that. But I'll teach Brycee how to do it."


February 29 at 12:26p
Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman

Just explained to Ivie and Caroline the significance of the Chick-fil-A Cow saying, "Eat More Chicken". It's like a light bulb just lit up in their minds.