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Mon, Nov 16, 2009 9:07 AM

We are so thrilled to have a new little cousin! Anders Ryan Hubert Hauge was born Saturday, November 14th. We are so looking forward to meeting him. The boys are especially excited to have their first first Boy cousin.
Congratulations to Auntie Bridget, Uncle Ryan, & Cousin Scarlett! What fun they are in for with a little boy. One of each should be exciting. I am interested in finding out if the dynamics will be different with a girl then boy as compared to a boy first then girl.

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Mon, Nov 16, 2009 9:02 AM

In the car conversation this morning -
Haakon: "Mom! Becareful! Don't hit that cute squirrel."
Mom: "I won't, not to worry." "Oh look! There are two more squirrels playing"
Haakon: "They must be best friends!"
Mom: "Maybe they are even Brother and Sister. Look at how nice they are playing together"
Haakon: "I am pretty sure they are both boys." If it was a girl her mom would have put a bow in her hair. Unless of course she forgot it this morning or just takes them out like Marit"

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Mon, Nov 9, 2009 7:03 PM

Thor has been banished. Since our precious little boy was born he has failed to sleep through the night. I kept making excuses up for him since it has been an unsettling year until now. Last Thursday after he woke up at least 5 times to nurse and fuss, we had had it! NO MORE! I thought at first his restless night was because he might be getting sick or his teeth were bothering him. Well forget it! He was just being a spoiled little stinker. So the next night we set up a pack n play in the theater room in the basement (warmest room). Hugged, kissed, cuddled, nursed him and layed him down with his blankie, puppy, and bottle/sippy cup of water and SHUT THE DOOR.
He did not cry, we kinda felt guilty as we walked up the stairs and shut the door to the basement. We crawled into our own bed and fell fast asleep. It wasn't until 7am that Haakon woke us up. His first question was "where is Thor?" It dawned on us that we actually had a full night sleep. It was the first full night sleep I had had in over a year or more. Thor has slept the last 4 nights in the basement. I actually think he kinda likes it there. We are hoping to move him back up to his room and see if he will sleep all through the night without waking Haakon. (they are sharing a room). We will give him a couple more nights in the basement for now. It sure has been nice to get some sleep.
I wonder if he has woke up and if he cries and how long he will cry. He does not wake up sad or give us that look of abandonment so we really think he is doing ok. YEAH! a small victory! Thanks Mom for being my cheerleader!

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Nikki Massmann: Letting my children cry themselves to sleep when they woke up at night (after they were old enough of course) was the best thing I have ever done for all 3 of them. They will thank me their whole lives for teaching them how to sleep soundly and be able to soothe themselves a bit. GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!

Abbey: You are doing great! and Thor is doing great too! I"m sure both (he and you) are benefiting from the sleep.
Isn't it funny how we make excuses for our babes (they are sick, hungry, teething, etc) when all they really need is tough love.
Good for you guys!

Cousin Cara: Good for you! And YAY for Thor!

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Wed, Nov 4, 2009 8:10 PM

"THE FULL MOON - AND DADDY OUT OF TOWN"
It is only Wednesday but it has already been a very very long week. Daddy left for ASTRO (some conference) in Chicago on Saturday. He is to return Thursday night. We are so anxious for him to be home. Everytime he is gone things go wrong. It seriously never fails! That is it! No MORE confrences! He is going to have to figure out some other way to get his CME credits or else take us with!
Yesterday Haakon and Marit went to the toy room to play (in the basement) they ended up deviating and going to the little bar/kitch area and running gallons of water everywhere. It was a crazy amount of water. Every cupboard was wet the floor full of water. If you have read past entries, the whole water story is familier. They know full well they are not to play with water, but something draws them too it each time. I was so mad! I could not look at them for 30 minutes. I threatened to cancel Haakon's birthday party he has planned for the last 11 months. What made me more dissapointed then anything is how many times I stress not to make messes and ruin things and turn water on and get things wet, and yet they did it anyway. Oh sure they had a blast doing it. I just don't know why they thrieve and seek out such distructive behaviour. I was never like that and I just cannot understand it.
My cousin Cara dropped by with her girls and saved the day. Thier company helped lighten our mood and cheer us. That night as the kids were getting ready for bed they both prayed and asked God to help them be better tomorrow and to say the were sorry for being naughty. It was just what I needed, that little glimmer of hope that there is some sweetness and goodness in them. God knew I needed that to get through the day. It is those little moments that keep me going.
After they were tucked in I worked hard to prepare for today's busy schedule. We were bounding out the door at a quarter to ten this morning when all of assuden we discover the battery is completely dead on the suberban. NOT AGAIN. An hour and a half later with some help from my nieghbor, my Dad, and Grant over the phone it was finally working. We managed to get everything done. When we came home after a full day of here and there, I discovered that our back door off of our kitchen was wide open. I had no clue if it had been open for 5 minutes or 5 hours! It had been locked and everything, but for some reason it was OPEN. It wasn't until a couple hours later after Haakon and Marit were tucked in bed that I made an unsettling discovery. Thor and I had plopped on the floor in my room to change his diaper. Him and I both noticed something strange on the floor. He tottled over there fast and made a eewe sound. I look... and scream! "DOG POOP!" So apparently sometime today with my back door wide open and so inviting one or maybe all of the neighborhood dogs stopped in for a visit. Since they don't write to leave me a note they decided to poop on my bedroom floor instead??? Seriously!? did they use a key and let themselves in too? If I found poop in my bedroom does that mean they peed somewhere as well? Oh good grief. I just pray tomorrow will be somewhat less exciting then today. Not sure if I should just plop into bed right now and leave the messy kitchen only to suffer the consequences in the morning. I seriously think if you leave a mess at night it doubles by morning!
When talking to Grant this evening and discussing his confrences and sharing my feelings of remorse and just plain feeling sorry for myself, he told me he is planning on a May conference in Cancun. I did not know whether to bash the phone on the floor and throw a temper tantrum or what after hearing that. I managed to take a deep breath and calmly but infatically said. "You are NOT going unless you take us! (especially if it is during a full moon)"

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Tanya: Oh Bekah. You make me cry from laughter and just feeling your pain! You poor thing. I agree...no more conferences! Don't they have online courses? ha ha I think that YOU should get a break for the weekend! :)

Mary Neste: You sure have some interesting stories!! Hang in there - kids grow up too fast!!

Bridget: Um...you tell Grant if he doesn't take you to Cancun he is in BIG TROUBLE and the kids need to stay at home with Nana & Papa...you need a break!

Mary & the girls: Oh Rebekah! I love you!!! You make me smile - we're praying today is a better and much less eventful day for you all.

Cuz'n Kimmy: Oh Bex, Oh Bex, Oh Bex!!!!!!! Hang in there!

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Thu, Oct 22, 2009 10:25 PM

Haakon's favorite quote when in trouble for naughty behaviour.
"If it wasn't for these other two kids (referring to Marit and Thor)I would be good."

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Abbey: LOL! That's a good one!

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Wed, Oct 21, 2009 11:06 PM

We spent a lovely evening at The Pretty in Pink celebration - Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness and celebrating women and their family who have battled breast cancer.
We were with Grandma Barb (a breast cancer survivor) and Auntie Lisa and Aquiliana. Daddy was asked to speak to everyone on the techniques of radiation treatment in breast cancer. He did a great job! I was so impressed and proud of him.
All week he had asked if I was going to design a powerpoint template for him for his presentation. Last night we finally got it finished and he got his haircut. wish all this work could happen during daylight hours, but lately we find ourself crawling into bed about midnight or later. Guess that all goes with the territory of having little ones. Can't get much done while they are awake so you spend their sleeping hours playing catch up. Only to wake up in the morning to their cheery (well rested) voices. It wasn't till after having three kids that I became addicted to 1 to 2 cups of coffee a day.

The kids loved seeing Aquiliana. Marit especially could not wait to show her everything and even take a bubble bath. She told Auntie Lisa that Aquiliana could spend the night and sleep in her princess bed with her. I am sure it won't be long before we will be having cousin sleepovers like I so fondly remember as a girl. Another cute moment was when Haakon, sprawled out on the couch watching a cartoon was interupted by Aquiliana pulling and pushing on him. I asked him what she was trying to tell him and he told me she wants me to get up and play with her and follow her around. I told him he better get up and do that then because that is exactly what the bigger cousins are there to do. Play and entertain the little ones. That was always my role too as a bigger cousin.
This past weekend my (little) cousin Emma came to visit. We so enjoyed her company and was she ever a good help with the kids. It was special and sweet to see one of the "little cousins" I spent time playing with and entertaining was now entertaining and playing with my little ones. Thanks Emma!

I think we hit a record last week. Grant and I had two dates in a row. He got tickets for me to attend the Gopher/Sioux hockey series. Friday night Nana & Papa came and babysat and Saturday night Grandma & Grandpa came to babysit. We felt very spoiled. How fun and what a treat. Thank you!

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Emma Ranum: COUSIN SLEEPOVER!!! ...yay! gotta live on the tradition! and becky i can come over when ever you want to play with the kids.. it is so much fun!
LOVE EMMA!
p.s so i tagged along on one of your dates! :)

Bridget: How fun that the cousins got to play with Aquiliana! Sounds like a love evening at the Pretty in Pink Celebration and I am sure Grant did a great job speaking and your PP template was beautiful. I think you and Grant totally deserved your two date nights. Love you guys

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Mon, Oct 19, 2009 8:53 PM

Wow, I finally feel like I can breath a sigh of relief. The kids are tucked in tight for the night. There are just some days that you just can't wait for bedtime to arrive. Today was one of those days. I feel like as a Mom I can make it till 5:00 ok but after that things just go down hill. Daddy's arrival home can't come soon enough. Thor woke up in the middle of the night, last night, with a high fever. He has been on my lap or stuck to my hip the whole day. Oh it is miserable to see your little ones sick. Haakon is just now getting better from this bad bug. I was so hoping that Marit and Thor had been spared, but alas, Thor succumed to this virus's vengence. I am hoping and praying he gets over this fast. Tonight as I tucked Marit in I gave her strick instructions to sleep tight, have sweet dreams, and DO NOT GET SICK. She replied with, "don't worry mom, I won't get sick". That and the I love you made me smile. It is those few but sweet moments throughout the day that keep me going.

As far as news flash updates:
Haakon - loves going to preschool. Recently took on the role as "the Cat and the Fiddle" in his class presentation of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. He was very expressive and spoke well. So particular about his homemade custume too. It had to be "just right".
Enjoyes golfing with Daddy and is now a big UND Hockey Souix Fan.

Marit - about to celebrate her 3rd birthday. Has a huge wish list and can't wait to be 3! Loves to have her "princess room" clean each night before going to sleep. Enjoys frequent bubble baths in Mommy's tub. Would really like to be in preschool with Haakon.

Thor - can climb on everything. runs now everywhere. can shoot a hockey puck. wakes up 2 to 3 times tonight to nurse. Uff da!
loves to wrestle with Marit and Haakon. Won't allow anyone to take a toy from him. He may be small but he is mighty.

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Auntie Bridget: Hang in there Becky! Just think, one day they will all be off to college and you will have so much free time on your hands you won't know what to do with it. I hope everyone is feeling better at your house. I second Cara's idea of getting Emergen-C - I love that stuff! Love you guys, sleep tight.

Jackie: Awe, I feel like I can see you doing all of those tasks and also feel your tiredness!!! Our kids are growing so quickly and even though each day is a struggle we are blessed to have them eachday whether it's good or bad.
I'm so glad that the kids are doing great. It looks like ND is great for the kids. I hope Thor is better and give him lots of love, that's the best medicine! Miss you guys a ton!!
Smile****

cousin cara: So Cute! Love the updates! Get some of that Emergen-C packets available at grocery stores and walmart and put some in water. Tastes like juice and kids love it. Hopefully Marit won't get it. You take care of yourself too! Love you! Cara

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Thu, Sep 3, 2009 10:28 PM

Auntie Sarah & Uncle Peter had their baby girl last night! She is absolutely stunning. Lilly Beth is her name. It sounds like a song. She is sure to be sweet and precious and beautiful on the inside and out. She is a gorgeous combination of her beautiful mom and handsome daddy. Loving her strawberry blonde/red locks! What a little doll. We are just dying to hug and kiss her up. Even Thor kissed a picture of her on the phone. I really think he knows. We are so thankful mommy and baby are healthy and strong. God is so good!

A sweet moment occured one morning last week. Haakon came up a little sleepy for breakfast. He sat down and said, "Mom, I need to tell you something... I prayed and asked God this morning to help me not hit Marit." Oh I nearly cried. This was probably the most sweetest heart warming thing I have heard him say in ages. I hugged him tight and told him what a wise boy he was and that I was sure God would help him. I could really see how hard he was working to keep calm and not get into a tussle with his sister. I was so proud. Along came lunch time though and I told Haakon that he better think about praying again. Oh well I will take as long as it lasts.

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Wed, Sep 2, 2009 11:08 PM

Our Baby Thor celebrated his first birthday on the 31st. What a joy and miracle it is to have such a healthy strong boy. We are so thankful to God for his blessings. That huge smile of his with that dimple is amazing. His facial expressions are so animated, it is just a delight to see the joy on his face.
Thor is showing such Independence and always exploring. He wants to be outside all the time. Checking out how things work and trying to climb in and out of anything he can. He is pointing and oohhing at anything that catches his eye. He loves to make eye contact with people and smile. Oh that year went so fast. Some days I want to just slow things down a bit. Not let these precious baby moments slip away without documenting them and savoring them in easy to reach memory banks.
We got Thor a cozy blankie. Ever since I was pregnant with Haakon I wanted to purchase a "little giraffe" blanket. I finally broke down and got one for Thor. He could not love it more. We are so thrilled.

Marit got to see where Haakon goes to preschool today. She was there for less then a minute but emphatically told me that she should also be going to preschool too. I know she would love it. I actually think she would fit in well with 3yr olds. She is our changeling. She is our actress. She is always staring in a new role. Big, little, loud, quiet, angry, sweet. It is never a dull moment to see who she will be at any given moment.

Haakon these days does not want to miss a thing. He even considered not going to preschool anymore because he realized that while he is there we are doing things without him. I tried my best to convince him that nothing we do is even half as much fun as he has while he is in school. Not quite sure if he was convinced. Haakon also wants to know everything about everything. He is not satisfied with a simple answer. I often just have to end with "ask your dad when he gets home, he will know more".
Yesterday on our walk he asked if when he gets big if he could marry Marit. Marit immediately said "I AM NOT MARRYING YOU!" I reassured her that she would not be marrying Haakon. I told Haakon he could not marry a sister or a cousin. I told him he would not have to worry about it. God and his parents can help him find a wife when he is all grown up and done with college.

Friday we start a new adventure. Closing on our house in Grand Forks. I hope and pray this will be a fresh start and new beginnings with lots of fun and play time. For some reason I am conjuring up in my head that when we move in the will just some how miraculously be good sweet children that do not fuss, and whine and fight. Yep, I think I am dreaming.

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Nikki Massmann: OHHHH I love the story about getting married! A boy in Anna's preschool class wanted to marry her too. He had asked his mother if he could marry his sister, and the mother also had to explain that you do not marry family members, you marry friends. After that it was settled in his mind, he was marrying Anna!

jacqueline Bonillas: What a great story!! I can't help but chuckle at Marit saying she was not going to marry Haakon. I love hearing about your adventures. I just wish we could be part of some of those treasured memories. I couldn't agree more that the year has flown by. I wish I could sometimes make it go slow so I could savour each precious moment. Give the kids a big hug & kiss. Tell them we miss them.

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Wed, Aug 26, 2009 11:19 PM

Today was Haakon's first day of preschool. He had been very hesitant about going, but after today he is very excited to return. He goes 3 days a week for 3 hours. There are 7 kids total. 6 boys and 1 girl. I enjoyed hearing his report of what he did and how he liked playing with "the boy in the blue shirt". Although Haakon was dissapointed that he did not learn to write more letters. I tried my best to reasure him that they would work on that at some point.

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Auntie Bridget: Haakon, I am so proud of you for making it through your first day of pre-school! You are going to learn so many fun things. Make sure you are nice to that little girl!
Love you

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