http://www.wtvynews4.com/news/headlines/43621682.html
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Friday, April 24, 2009
Press Release
This is the press release for the guy that Kelly is prosecuting against. They just finished the Grand Jury trial portion and are waiting for this case to go to trial.
http://www.wtvynews4.com/news/headlines/43621682.html
http://www.wtvynews4.com/news/headlines/43621682.html
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Steam Mop
I vacuum obsessively, but mopping? Not as often as I should. So when I received an email from my mom this morning (posted below) listing the dangers of my trusty Swiffer Wetjet mop, I immediately threw it away and went out to buy the steam mop my friend, Stacie, had been bragging about the past few days. I heard a long time ago about the dangers of Swiffer Wetjet mops and cleaning liquids but disregarded the warning as a typical, over-hyped email warning. This time though, I want to make sure that the terrible things that Swiffer can do to children and pets won't happen to MY family.
Read this:
DANGER ...Swiffer Wetjet
Recently my neighbor had to have his 5-year old German shepherd dog put down due to liver failure. The dog was completely healthy until a few weeks ago, so they had a necropsy done to see what the cause was. The liver levels were unbelievable, as if the dog had ingested poison of some kind. The dog is kept inside, and when he's outside, someone's with him, so the idea of him getting into something unknown was hard to believe.
My neighbor started going through all the items in the house. When he got to the Swiffer Wetjet, he noticed, in very tiny print, a warning which stated 'may be harmful to small children and animals.' He called the company to ask what the contents of the cleaning agent are and was astounded to find out that antifreeze is one of the ingredients (actually, he was told it's a compound which is one molecule away from antifreeze). Therefore, just by the dog walking on the floor cleaned with the solution, then licking its own paws, it ingested enough of the solution to destroy its liver.
Soon after his dog's death, his housekeepers' two cats also died of liver failure. They both used the Swiffer Wet jet for quick cleanups on their floors. Necropsies weren't done on the cats, so they couldn't file a lawsuit, but he asked that we spread the word to as many people as possible so they don't lose their animals.
This is equally harmful to babies and small children who play on the floor a lot and put their fingers in their mouths.
After reading this email from my mom who received it from a RN, I went with my girlfriend, Stacie, and bought the Shark Steam Mop. I bought the basic mop; Stace has the deluxe version that has all the attachments that allow you to clean everything from your floor to your toilet. But I just needed a good floor surface cleaner. (We are also about to splurge and buy the Dyson Animal Cyclone vacuum... We will literally be able to eat off of our floor soon!)
I couldn't take it out of the box, set it up and test it out quick enough! And let me tell you: this thing is AWESOME. It uses tap or distilled water only - no chemicals - and the pads are reuseable. You just remove after using and toss them into the washing machine. It is like a Swiffer Wetjet in the way that it is built but it plugs into the wall and uses steam only to clean and disinfect.
Another TWO THUMBS UP from this mom!
Read this:
DANGER ...Swiffer Wetjet
Recently my neighbor had to have his 5-year old German shepherd dog put down due to liver failure. The dog was completely healthy until a few weeks ago, so they had a necropsy done to see what the cause was. The liver levels were unbelievable, as if the dog had ingested poison of some kind. The dog is kept inside, and when he's outside, someone's with him, so the idea of him getting into something unknown was hard to believe.
My neighbor started going through all the items in the house. When he got to the Swiffer Wetjet, he noticed, in very tiny print, a warning which stated 'may be harmful to small children and animals.' He called the company to ask what the contents of the cleaning agent are and was astounded to find out that antifreeze is one of the ingredients (actually, he was told it's a compound which is one molecule away from antifreeze). Therefore, just by the dog walking on the floor cleaned with the solution, then licking its own paws, it ingested enough of the solution to destroy its liver.
Soon after his dog's death, his housekeepers' two cats also died of liver failure. They both used the Swiffer Wet jet for quick cleanups on their floors. Necropsies weren't done on the cats, so they couldn't file a lawsuit, but he asked that we spread the word to as many people as possible so they don't lose their animals.
This is equally harmful to babies and small children who play on the floor a lot and put their fingers in their mouths.
After reading this email from my mom who received it from a RN, I went with my girlfriend, Stacie, and bought the Shark Steam Mop. I bought the basic mop; Stace has the deluxe version that has all the attachments that allow you to clean everything from your floor to your toilet. But I just needed a good floor surface cleaner. (We are also about to splurge and buy the Dyson Animal Cyclone vacuum... We will literally be able to eat off of our floor soon!)
I couldn't take it out of the box, set it up and test it out quick enough! And let me tell you: this thing is AWESOME. It uses tap or distilled water only - no chemicals - and the pads are reuseable. You just remove after using and toss them into the washing machine. It is like a Swiffer Wetjet in the way that it is built but it plugs into the wall and uses steam only to clean and disinfect.
Another TWO THUMBS UP from this mom!
Back on Track
Wow, that didn't take long at all! Noah is back to two naps a day - each one lasting at least an hour to an hour and a half. This morning, he woke up after 12 hours of straight sleep, ate breakfast and with the rainy morning we were having, wanted to go right back to bed. He is just waking up now after 2.5 hours. HALLELUJAH!
My girl friend Anne Rieger gave me some good advice. She told me that what worked for her was deciding a nap time and sticking to it. But making sure that Noah knows I mean business when it is time to nap. So, I did what she said. The first day was a little tough but he's back on schedule and knows that when he gets put into his crib, it isn't time to play but is strictly time to sleep. And I have decided that no matter what time he wakes up, if it is before the time I decide for him to get up, then he stays in his crib.
We were somewhat doing the above tactics but traveling threw us off quite a bit and it has been a struggle since to regain the freedom that naptime affords me. So, once I lay Noah down, if he pops up again in protest, I go right back in and put him back on his back. The first day, it took 20 times and a couple of flicks on the leg (not spankings, but a snap or two to get his attention) and he finally protested himself to sleep. Same thing for each nap since then. But today, he went down without any peep.
I will keep you all posted on how things continue but so far, so good! I ordered two books this week that I am anxious to read (I know, that takes my list to 10!). The first is "No-Cry Method: Nap" and "The Happiest Toddler on the Corner." Both books boast about being the go-to texts on child and toddler napping help. I am looking forward to reading about how much I DON'T KNOW about making my child happy :) Just kidding... not really.
My girl friend Anne Rieger gave me some good advice. She told me that what worked for her was deciding a nap time and sticking to it. But making sure that Noah knows I mean business when it is time to nap. So, I did what she said. The first day was a little tough but he's back on schedule and knows that when he gets put into his crib, it isn't time to play but is strictly time to sleep. And I have decided that no matter what time he wakes up, if it is before the time I decide for him to get up, then he stays in his crib.
We were somewhat doing the above tactics but traveling threw us off quite a bit and it has been a struggle since to regain the freedom that naptime affords me. So, once I lay Noah down, if he pops up again in protest, I go right back in and put him back on his back. The first day, it took 20 times and a couple of flicks on the leg (not spankings, but a snap or two to get his attention) and he finally protested himself to sleep. Same thing for each nap since then. But today, he went down without any peep.
I will keep you all posted on how things continue but so far, so good! I ordered two books this week that I am anxious to read (I know, that takes my list to 10!). The first is "No-Cry Method: Nap" and "The Happiest Toddler on the Corner." Both books boast about being the go-to texts on child and toddler napping help. I am looking forward to reading about how much I DON'T KNOW about making my child happy :) Just kidding... not really.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Update on Trial
The Grand Jury convicted the perp (his name is Contreras) Kelly's prosecuting on all charges. They are now waiting on a date for the case to proceed to trial. Keep praying for Kelly as she and her team are continuing to uncover many more children that this freak raped and abused in the last decade. She knows there are many more children that they have to contact and interview that had playdates and spend the night parties with the known victims while the perp was present. The numbers of innocent lives this guy has affected are astounding and unfortunately, are continuing to rise.
This is a neat article written a few months ago about my sister and her job. She's being harolded as an "up and comer" and I am so proud of her.
http://www.rsvp-montgomery.com/content/view/175/364/
For those of you who post your information on places like Craigslist, please be careful. I am a victim of the misconception that everyone who reads my blog or Facebook page are people that genuinely care about me and my family. My sister constantly reminds me that the Internet is literally the "big, bad monster" that no one should trust.
As we have seen this week on the news with the Craigslist killer in MA, anyone can be a killer yet look like the boy next door. Please don't post your phone number, naked pics of your children (notice I removed the naked boy photos of my Noah from our online albums...) or addresses online. You never know who's collecting your information to use against you when you are least expecting it.
Here is another article where Kelly is quoted talking about the dangers of the internet:
http://www.localwireless.com/wap/news/text.jsp?sid=121&nid=371135470&cid=132&ith=1&title=Top+Stories
Sure, I quote Kelly a lot, but don't I certainly have an expert in the field of the dangers of the Internet at my fingertips!? Kelly is the most protective aunt I have ever known: if I post something that is even QUESTIONABLE on the Internet that regards Noah, my phone rings immediately with strict orders to take the photo or story off my blog or Facebook page. That is why I feel compelled to share these warnings with you all.
Many of you have asked why I chose to make my blog public again. The answer is because I feel confident that the information I post is vague enough to an outsider that they wouldn't be able to locate me or my family or contact us. That is why I won't post photos of my parent's beautiful new home and that is why I haven't posted photos of our home here in Hawaii; despite the many requests that I have received.
This is a neat article written a few months ago about my sister and her job. She's being harolded as an "up and comer" and I am so proud of her.
http://www.rsvp-montgomery.com/content/view/175/364/
For those of you who post your information on places like Craigslist, please be careful. I am a victim of the misconception that everyone who reads my blog or Facebook page are people that genuinely care about me and my family. My sister constantly reminds me that the Internet is literally the "big, bad monster" that no one should trust.
As we have seen this week on the news with the Craigslist killer in MA, anyone can be a killer yet look like the boy next door. Please don't post your phone number, naked pics of your children (notice I removed the naked boy photos of my Noah from our online albums...) or addresses online. You never know who's collecting your information to use against you when you are least expecting it.
Here is another article where Kelly is quoted talking about the dangers of the internet:
http://www.localwireless.com/wap/news/text.jsp?sid=121&nid=371135470&cid=132&ith=1&title=Top+Stories
Sure, I quote Kelly a lot, but don't I certainly have an expert in the field of the dangers of the Internet at my fingertips!? Kelly is the most protective aunt I have ever known: if I post something that is even QUESTIONABLE on the Internet that regards Noah, my phone rings immediately with strict orders to take the photo or story off my blog or Facebook page. That is why I feel compelled to share these warnings with you all.
Many of you have asked why I chose to make my blog public again. The answer is because I feel confident that the information I post is vague enough to an outsider that they wouldn't be able to locate me or my family or contact us. That is why I won't post photos of my parent's beautiful new home and that is why I haven't posted photos of our home here in Hawaii; despite the many requests that I have received.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Days Gone By?
This is just a short blurb to vent my frustrations.... Previous to our trip to Alabama at then end of February, Noah had been a fabulous napper. Taking 2-3 naps a day that extended well into 1.5 - 2 hour timeframe. However, since our trip and then since our return to Hawaii, napping seems to be a thing of the past.
His molars STILL haven't popped through. 3 of the 4 1 year molars are sitting just below the surface underneath painful looking blood blisters. But I refuse to give my child - and his tiny liver - Motrin everyday. And I am tired of rocking... and rocking... and rocking a 14 month old. No, I don't coddle him but sometimes I am so desparate for some time alone that I will do anything to get him to nap!
He's sleeping 12-13 hours at night and maybe sleeps a total of 1 hour in the daytime despite sheer exhaustion. He lays down on the dog bed to show me how sleepy he is, for crying out loud! Another thing we deal with constantly is that everytime he's in his crib (exception is the nighttime), he poops. I am so tired of reporting my child's pooping habits but it seriously is a nap-hindrance. Even if he's in a dead sleep, if he poops, he will become wide awake and naptime is over. Sometimes that means he gets 10 minute naps a day!!!!
Anyone else go through something similar at this age with their little ones? If so, I need some guidance. I hate to say it, but at this point, I am counting down till we can get moved and Noah is enrolled in a Mother's Day Out program so I can have some downtime to do the other things in my life that have been ignored for so long (i.e., bills, housecleaning, a SHOWER!).
Advice is greatly welcomed and appreciated here!
His molars STILL haven't popped through. 3 of the 4 1 year molars are sitting just below the surface underneath painful looking blood blisters. But I refuse to give my child - and his tiny liver - Motrin everyday. And I am tired of rocking... and rocking... and rocking a 14 month old. No, I don't coddle him but sometimes I am so desparate for some time alone that I will do anything to get him to nap!
He's sleeping 12-13 hours at night and maybe sleeps a total of 1 hour in the daytime despite sheer exhaustion. He lays down on the dog bed to show me how sleepy he is, for crying out loud! Another thing we deal with constantly is that everytime he's in his crib (exception is the nighttime), he poops. I am so tired of reporting my child's pooping habits but it seriously is a nap-hindrance. Even if he's in a dead sleep, if he poops, he will become wide awake and naptime is over. Sometimes that means he gets 10 minute naps a day!!!!
Anyone else go through something similar at this age with their little ones? If so, I need some guidance. I hate to say it, but at this point, I am counting down till we can get moved and Noah is enrolled in a Mother's Day Out program so I can have some downtime to do the other things in my life that have been ignored for so long (i.e., bills, housecleaning, a SHOWER!).
Advice is greatly welcomed and appreciated here!
Prayer Request
Today, my amazing sister, Kelly, begins her prosecution at the grand jury trial of the sicko I told you all about a while back. He's responsible for violating and ruining the lives of many babies (beginning at ages 18 months - 24 months) who turned into children over the 6 years he raped them. Kelly has poured her heart and soul into this trial and it has been heartbreaking. But her attitude is one that I admire so much: If she doesn't do this for these children and victims, then WHO WILL?Today she begins prosecuting this pervert as the Attorney General of Alabama (she's an Assistant AG but this is her case so she represents the actual AG). Please join me in prayer as my sister - not even one year out of law school - prosecutes this high visibility case before a grand jury. I will continue to update you as this trial unfolds. The little boys and little girls (and their mothers) who he victimized for so many years are finally getting the justice they have waited for.
To say that my little sister is admired by me is a laughable understatement. My sister is my hero and she's the angel to so many children she gets down on the floor with as they cry and share their tragic stories. She has the power to do something to bring a voice and light to the worst crime imagineable: taking away the innocence of a child. How dare anyone think they have that right? Kelly is truly an angel without wings and I am so proud of my baby sister.
Fun at the Park
Noah Beall is hilarious.... we take him to the park and what does he do? He runs towards the street (well, that isn't funny). He wants to be everywhere else he's not at the moment! We take him to the park up the street from our house regularly and this Saturday afternoon trip (right after the slug incident) was a fun hour with his daddy.
My Boys and Me at Ko'Olina
(Click on this link to view the album of photos. It is a mixture of many of our photos from this month: http://picasaweb.google.com/katiehbeall/AprilInHawaii?feat=directlink. These below are some of my favorites though!)
Yesterday, we decided at the last minute to head to Ko'Olina by way of Jamba Juice and let Noah run out some of his energy by the ocean. We ended up having the most fun in one hour that anyone could imagine. Noah ran around and around and around (with us chasing him the majority of the time) and completely did the one-year-old thing where he avoids looking at the camera at all costs!
We had such a wonderful time together just taking in the beauty that this place has to offer. It has been the most amazing three years here and we are certainly beginning to realize how much we will miss being able to be at the beach in 5 minutes when we move. God has been good to us here in Hawaii.
Yesterday, we decided at the last minute to head to Ko'Olina by way of Jamba Juice and let Noah run out some of his energy by the ocean. We ended up having the most fun in one hour that anyone could imagine. Noah ran around and around and around (with us chasing him the majority of the time) and completely did the one-year-old thing where he avoids looking at the camera at all costs!
We had such a wonderful time together just taking in the beauty that this place has to offer. It has been the most amazing three years here and we are certainly beginning to realize how much we will miss being able to be at the beach in 5 minutes when we move. God has been good to us here in Hawaii.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Just Call....
.... Exterminator Noah. While preparing snacks for our late afternoon jaunt to the park, Noah slipped out the sliding glass door onto the back patio. He does that constantly - he has figured out how to wedge himself between the glass and the wall and push it open so he's free.
Within the 30 seconds it took for him to get outside and me to round the corner from the kitchen to the patio, he had dug into a flower pot, pulled out an unsuspecting slug and take a massive bite out of the slug's mid-section. Yep, that's right. The bitter-faced look he had was priceless, but that didn't mean he wasn't about to take bite #2 out of it. I (of course) screamed, Dan reacted by telling me to stop OVER-reacting and I threw Noah under the hose.... the hose is becoming our constant companion these days.
Minutes after the slug-fest (ha!), I went to check on the poor creature. He had 4 teeth marks in his midsection and was struggling to stay alive. Needless to say, he didn't live much longer.
With a week starting out in a poop covered crib and poop covered mouth of a 14 month old, what else could one expect from a lazy Saturday afternoon? Certainly slug eating was somewhere on the schedule for the week!
The nastiness in this house is getting a bit out of control.... Oh, and did I mention that Noah's diaper came off on the back patio just 2 nights ago so he could poop under the porch table and just when I realized what he was doing, MY DOG ATE HIS POOP! WHAT did I get myself into with this parenting business?!?!?!?!
Within the 30 seconds it took for him to get outside and me to round the corner from the kitchen to the patio, he had dug into a flower pot, pulled out an unsuspecting slug and take a massive bite out of the slug's mid-section. Yep, that's right. The bitter-faced look he had was priceless, but that didn't mean he wasn't about to take bite #2 out of it. I (of course) screamed, Dan reacted by telling me to stop OVER-reacting and I threw Noah under the hose.... the hose is becoming our constant companion these days.
Minutes after the slug-fest (ha!), I went to check on the poor creature. He had 4 teeth marks in his midsection and was struggling to stay alive. Needless to say, he didn't live much longer.
With a week starting out in a poop covered crib and poop covered mouth of a 14 month old, what else could one expect from a lazy Saturday afternoon? Certainly slug eating was somewhere on the schedule for the week!
The nastiness in this house is getting a bit out of control.... Oh, and did I mention that Noah's diaper came off on the back patio just 2 nights ago so he could poop under the porch table and just when I realized what he was doing, MY DOG ATE HIS POOP! WHAT did I get myself into with this parenting business?!?!?!?!
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