Tuesday:
When I arrived home, Liam was eating, well, a P,B&J, of course. I took Francis home and worked a little bit on our new laptops while entertaining the kids. Liam got on the bed and of course Annabelle had to be up there too. I probably tickled them for 45 minutes, per Liam's request. He was jovial this afternoon. He wanted to wash his hands in Mom and Dad's bathroom, and asked me if I had done the same after I exited the restroom. When Ruth arrived, Liam and I went to Randall's, then Tino's to get some food. Liam enjoyed both places and asked many questions, ranging from "Are we going to get milk?" to "Can we eat at Tino's?" He did not care for the answer to his latter question. He wanted to read the Bible, but Proverbs 13 is pretty heavy stuff, so I tried to assure him that it's best to read a little bit of the Bible at a time and reflect on that, rather than artificially extend his bedtime. At some point he will understand. I half-jokingly told him that one chapter of Proverbs easily may take a lifetime to understand. Again, he will get it when he gets older...
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
July 25, 2011
Monday:
This evening, when Phillip and I were cooking dinner, the kids were off playing and after a point, we decided we better check on them. As we entered the hallway we heard them laughing loudly in the back in his room. We went in to find them both standing on his bed, holding on to the foot of the bed bouncing up and down carrying on. I asked Liam if he put Annabelle on his bed and he said, "No Anbel climb on herself!" I think that really made him excited. Another thing they can do together.
This evening, when Phillip and I were cooking dinner, the kids were off playing and after a point, we decided we better check on them. As we entered the hallway we heard them laughing loudly in the back in his room. We went in to find them both standing on his bed, holding on to the foot of the bed bouncing up and down carrying on. I asked Liam if he put Annabelle on his bed and he said, "No Anbel climb on herself!" I think that really made him excited. Another thing they can do together.
July 24, 2011
Sunday:
This morning, when I was getting ready for church, I heard the kids carrying on in laughter in my bedroom. I went in and found them playing in the cardboard box that Phillip's computer came in. I think Liam thought it was really funny how Annabelle climbed in all herself. He exclaimed, "Me and Anbel in that box! We're driving!" It was funny. When we got back from church, The kids went right back to playing in it. During some diaper-free time, Lia
m came over and said, "Anbel pee in that box!" Sure enough, she did, so that was the end of that game. Not to worry, the following day, my computer came in the mail and the kids got to play with that box. So they are good.
This morning, when I was getting ready for church, I heard the kids carrying on in laughter in my bedroom. I went in and found them playing in the cardboard box that Phillip's computer came in. I think Liam thought it was really funny how Annabelle climbed in all herself. He exclaimed, "Me and Anbel in that box! We're driving!" It was funny. When we got back from church, The kids went right back to playing in it. During some diaper-free time, Lia
m came over and said, "Anbel pee in that box!" Sure enough, she did, so that was the end of that game. Not to worry, the following day, my computer came in the mail and the kids got to play with that box. So they are good.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
July 23, 2011
Saturday:
This morning, I had a few phone calls to make and Liam just about thought it was the end of the world. I don't know what it is about kids and their parents being on the phone, but they just can't seem to give you any peace. I know kids need attention. And this is why I thought I had it cleverly planned out to have some serious kid play time on the floor reading books, playing with toys, etc, and then I'd do my business, thinking they would have filled up on Mommy Play Time and be good for about an hour. Nope. Not the case. Liam followed me around the house screaming about thing after thing, asking for milk thousands of times, a PBJ, Mommy sit on couch, I want to go outside, anything he could think of. By the time I was done, I had almost had it. Even though it was only 11:00, I made lunch and nap right after. After I put Annabelle down, I spent some time talking to Liam about good behavior and not nice behavior. We took some time to list all the things he did that were not nice. Things like yelling, screaming, throwing things, fits, and such. And we talked about how those only make everyone upset. Then we took a little more time talking about the good behavior things. We listed things that he had done today that were nice. Things like sharing toys with Annabelle, bringing her a book, telling her sorry when he smushed her fingers, giving her a teething necklace just in case her teeth hurt, helping Mommy pick up toys and clean the kitchen. I told him that it makes everyone happier when he has good behavior and it makes everyone, including him, upset when he has not nice behavior. I think he understood for the most part. He agreed to try to do more good behavior things than not nice behavior. And he really did for the rest of the day.
He wanted to nap in my bed, so we both laid down, then my phone rang, and I got up. When I got back, he was still awake and rolling around playing. I told him that he needs to be still and after threatening a return to his bed if he wasn't quiet and a suggestion for him to close his eyes, it wasn't but a minute or two before he was asleep.
After nap, he woke in a great mood, which I was really thankful, and we headed out to a doula coworker's house. She has two kids, a little boy who is 4 and a little girl who is 18 months. Liam played so nicely with them, and talked and interacted like I had never seen him. I think he's starting to come out of his shell and explore the opportunities of friends. In a way, I think having Annabelle helped with this. He realized how fun it can be to play with another kid.
Since we had kinda a rough d
ay at first, for dinner, we planned on having enchiladas, which Liam loves, but I decided it would be much more fun if we changed it to Mexican Pizzas! Liam liked this too. He even brought his step stool in the kitchen, over to the counter and topped his own pizza. He though it was the neatest thing in the world. When it came out oven he had the greatest look of pride on his face. He was excited to eat his yummy creation. He ate it all, and even a few avocado pieces drizzled with lemon juice. I think I may be able to get him to eat anything with a couple drops of lemon juice on it. After that, I had bought two half cup ice creams at HEB that we shared between us. He thought that was really neat. Come bedtime, he could barely sit still as I read him his story. But...what goes up, must come down!
This morning, I had a few phone calls to make and Liam just about thought it was the end of the world. I don't know what it is about kids and their parents being on the phone, but they just can't seem to give you any peace. I know kids need attention. And this is why I thought I had it cleverly planned out to have some serious kid play time on the floor reading books, playing with toys, etc, and then I'd do my business, thinking they would have filled up on Mommy Play Time and be good for about an hour. Nope. Not the case. Liam followed me around the house screaming about thing after thing, asking for milk thousands of times, a PBJ, Mommy sit on couch, I want to go outside, anything he could think of. By the time I was done, I had almost had it. Even though it was only 11:00, I made lunch and nap right after. After I put Annabelle down, I spent some time talking to Liam about good behavior and not nice behavior. We took some time to list all the things he did that were not nice. Things like yelling, screaming, throwing things, fits, and such. And we talked about how those only make everyone upset. Then we took a little more time talking about the good behavior things. We listed things that he had done today that were nice. Things like sharing toys with Annabelle, bringing her a book, telling her sorry when he smushed her fingers, giving her a teething necklace just in case her teeth hurt, helping Mommy pick up toys and clean the kitchen. I told him that it makes everyone happier when he has good behavior and it makes everyone, including him, upset when he has not nice behavior. I think he understood for the most part. He agreed to try to do more good behavior things than not nice behavior. And he really did for the rest of the day.
He wanted to nap in my bed, so we both laid down, then my phone rang, and I got up. When I got back, he was still awake and rolling around playing. I told him that he needs to be still and after threatening a return to his bed if he wasn't quiet and a suggestion for him to close his eyes, it wasn't but a minute or two before he was asleep.
After nap, he woke in a great mood, which I was really thankful, and we headed out to a doula coworker's house. She has two kids, a little boy who is 4 and a little girl who is 18 months. Liam played so nicely with them, and talked and interacted like I had never seen him. I think he's starting to come out of his shell and explore the opportunities of friends. In a way, I think having Annabelle helped with this. He realized how fun it can be to play with another kid.
Since we had kinda a rough d
ay at first, for dinner, we planned on having enchiladas, which Liam loves, but I decided it would be much more fun if we changed it to Mexican Pizzas! Liam liked this too. He even brought his step stool in the kitchen, over to the counter and topped his own pizza. He though it was the neatest thing in the world. When it came out oven he had the greatest look of pride on his face. He was excited to eat his yummy creation. He ate it all, and even a few avocado pieces drizzled with lemon juice. I think I may be able to get him to eat anything with a couple drops of lemon juice on it. After that, I had bought two half cup ice creams at HEB that we shared between us. He thought that was really neat. Come bedtime, he could barely sit still as I read him his story. But...what goes up, must come down!
July 22, 2011
Friday:
Beth and Ari came over today to keep us company as we work through this long week without Dad. Liam had a blast and was so good about sharing his toys. Beth and I had some tea, which the boys wanted to partake in as well, so I made the a cup of watered-down peppermint tea for them to share. Ari didn't have much interest in it, and Liam ended up drinking both of theirs. For lunch, we decided to order a pizza from a new pizza place in town. When it came time to eat, we set the table, Liam getting the paper plates, and then he went over to Ari and asked him, "You want have some pizza, Ari?" It was the cutest. They both ate a lot, then Annabelle went down for a nap, and shortly after Beth and Ari left and Liam and I both laid down as well. That was kinda a fight. This whole week, he's been taking his nap around noon to one-o'clock at the latest and it was nearing two before he finally settled in bed. He's the kind of kid who really thrives on schedules.
For dinner, I asked Liam if he wanted carrots or sweet potatoes, and he, being a lover of each of them, excitedly exclaimed "Both!" So, we did. That and green beans and meatballs. He ate everything except his meatballs. He could very easily be a vegetarian.
Beth and Ari came over today to keep us company as we work through this long week without Dad. Liam had a blast and was so good about sharing his toys. Beth and I had some tea, which the boys wanted to partake in as well, so I made the a cup of watered-down peppermint tea for them to share. Ari didn't have much interest in it, and Liam ended up drinking both of theirs. For lunch, we decided to order a pizza from a new pizza place in town. When it came time to eat, we set the table, Liam getting the paper plates, and then he went over to Ari and asked him, "You want have some pizza, Ari?" It was the cutest. They both ate a lot, then Annabelle went down for a nap, and shortly after Beth and Ari left and Liam and I both laid down as well. That was kinda a fight. This whole week, he's been taking his nap around noon to one-o'clock at the latest and it was nearing two before he finally settled in bed. He's the kind of kid who really thrives on schedules.
For dinner, I asked Liam if he wanted carrots or sweet potatoes, and he, being a lover of each of them, excitedly exclaimed "Both!" So, we did. That and green beans and meatballs. He ate everything except his meatballs. He could very easily be a vegetarian.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
July 21, 2011
Thursday:
Annabelle was up early this morning, so Liam came out early too to the kitchen. I sat down on his little red stool and we snuggled a bit as he woke up. He talked about his night, how he dreamed of his airplane and clouds, then he started talking about how he loved mommy, and daddy and Anbel, and Honey. I told him after each person he named that they loved him too. They he said, "Everybody loves me." I told him, "Yes, everyone does, indeed love you." It was a sweet moment.
We then went on with our day, his usual vitamin, no cry treat, fish oil and oat meal with raisins. It's Thursday, so we did laundry and Liam helped fold all the dish towels, which were not the neatest pile, and I had to smush them get them to all fit in the drawer, but I just couldn't bring myself to unfold them and refold them.
At dinner, we had swiss chard, which I love more than any other veggies, and have been trying to get Liam to eat, and after I gave some to Annabelle and she ate it, I told him, and then he went right to eating it. He said he liked it, great! That means we can have it more! It's also super good for you too, which is always a plus.
Annabelle was up early this morning, so Liam came out early too to the kitchen. I sat down on his little red stool and we snuggled a bit as he woke up. He talked about his night, how he dreamed of his airplane and clouds, then he started talking about how he loved mommy, and daddy and Anbel, and Honey. I told him after each person he named that they loved him too. They he said, "Everybody loves me." I told him, "Yes, everyone does, indeed love you." It was a sweet moment.
We then went on with our day, his usual vitamin, no cry treat, fish oil and oat meal with raisins. It's Thursday, so we did laundry and Liam helped fold all the dish towels, which were not the neatest pile, and I had to smush them get them to all fit in the drawer, but I just couldn't bring myself to unfold them and refold them.
At dinner, we had swiss chard, which I love more than any other veggies, and have been trying to get Liam to eat, and after I gave some to Annabelle and she ate it, I told him, and then he went right to eating it. He said he liked it, great! That means we can have it more! It's also super good for you too, which is always a plus.
July 20, 2011
Wednesday:
Today was pretty busy. We started with our grocery storing, to which Liam threw a fit a few times about getting in his car seat. I kinda rolled my eyes and let it pass, knowing he was just being 2 (which makes me hope maybe things will magically change there once he turns 3 this month). We did all our storing, then came home for lunch then nap, and after nap, we loaded up to go pick up Nanny Frances so I could go to a postpartum visit. I had Liam climb in his car seat as I went in to finish getting all my stuff, and while I was in the door way, headed out, I hear him screaming. Based on the earlier happenings of the day, I thought it was just another fit, but it was much more desperate. I went over to his side and found him having hopped out of his car seat, and now red faced, screaming, trying to get away from his car seat. I looked down and saw a scorpion on the top of his car seat. Yes, a SCORPION!! Anyone who knows me, knows I'm terribly horribly afraid of scorpions, even writing their name gives me shivers. Having your son stung by one, yelling out in pain and terror, doesn't help that. I snatched him up, and smushed the scorpion with his shoe from the garage floor. I felt so bad for Liam. He was just climbing in his car seat like he always does, and then this demon bug from Hell comes and stings his leg! He was very shaken, and very afraid, and he kept saying, "That bubm hurt me! It get me!" My heart just went out to him. After I killed the scorpion and threw it away, I took his car seat out and tossed it up and down in the driveway, just in case there was another. I did the same thing with Annabelle's too. Liam asked me, "Did that scare you Mommy?", to which I told him "Yes, it did." Then he asked, "Did that scare Anbel?" It's so sweet that he has the heart space to think of his sister in such a terrible time.
We went over if he ever sees one again, to immediately come get mom or dad or whoever is there, and if it's around Anbel, to push her away from it and come and get someone. I think he understood. I hate those bugs, there is no purpose to have them, and are truly terrible cursed beasts.
We picked up Frances, and when we got home, I took out one of Phillip's snus and opened it to get the tobacco out and stuck some on a band-aid then put that over the sting. In my experience, that helps with any sting. I didn't know of any alternatives that I have available, so I figured Phillip could sacrifice a snus. When I got back a couple hours later, Frances said Liam never even spoke of his leg or the sting or the band-aid. I guess it worked.
Today was pretty busy. We started with our grocery storing, to which Liam threw a fit a few times about getting in his car seat. I kinda rolled my eyes and let it pass, knowing he was just being 2 (which makes me hope maybe things will magically change there once he turns 3 this month). We did all our storing, then came home for lunch then nap, and after nap, we loaded up to go pick up Nanny Frances so I could go to a postpartum visit. I had Liam climb in his car seat as I went in to finish getting all my stuff, and while I was in the door way, headed out, I hear him screaming. Based on the earlier happenings of the day, I thought it was just another fit, but it was much more desperate. I went over to his side and found him having hopped out of his car seat, and now red faced, screaming, trying to get away from his car seat. I looked down and saw a scorpion on the top of his car seat. Yes, a SCORPION!! Anyone who knows me, knows I'm terribly horribly afraid of scorpions, even writing their name gives me shivers. Having your son stung by one, yelling out in pain and terror, doesn't help that. I snatched him up, and smushed the scorpion with his shoe from the garage floor. I felt so bad for Liam. He was just climbing in his car seat like he always does, and then this demon bug from Hell comes and stings his leg! He was very shaken, and very afraid, and he kept saying, "That bubm hurt me! It get me!" My heart just went out to him. After I killed the scorpion and threw it away, I took his car seat out and tossed it up and down in the driveway, just in case there was another. I did the same thing with Annabelle's too. Liam asked me, "Did that scare you Mommy?", to which I told him "Yes, it did." Then he asked, "Did that scare Anbel?" It's so sweet that he has the heart space to think of his sister in such a terrible time.
We went over if he ever sees one again, to immediately come get mom or dad or whoever is there, and if it's around Anbel, to push her away from it and come and get someone. I think he understood. I hate those bugs, there is no purpose to have them, and are truly terrible cursed beasts.
We picked up Frances, and when we got home, I took out one of Phillip's snus and opened it to get the tobacco out and stuck some on a band-aid then put that over the sting. In my experience, that helps with any sting. I didn't know of any alternatives that I have available, so I figured Phillip could sacrifice a snus. When I got back a couple hours later, Frances said Liam never even spoke of his leg or the sting or the band-aid. I guess it worked.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
July 19, 2011
Tuesday:
For nap, I really wanted to snuggle with Liam, so I brought him in my bed after I put Annabelle down. He likes me to tell him stories of "The Little Boy". I make them up as I go. Today's were about the little boy who had a little sister and a mommy. He liked to play with them both, and they had lots of fun, but sometimes his mommy had to do things like sweep the floor, do the dishes, fix lunch, etc. And the little boy was so nice and liked playing with his mommy so much that he helped out with those things so that they could have more time together. Of course, the actual story was much more detailed than that. Then there was a story of the little boy who had a little sister, a mommy, and daddy. His daddy had to go to work sometimes so that he could help provide for the family so that they could have things like lights, water, food, clothes etc. I asked Liam "What other things do we buy?" His response was "Cookies." Yup, we could buy cookies. We got caught up telling stories that it took Liam more time to get settled and just as I closed my eyes to go to sleep after he got still, Annabelle woke. Oh well, it was fun.
After dinner tonight we went to Baskin Robbins for ice cream. Liam was oh so excited about it. Before we left, he said, "I like ice cream!" I told him, "I know you do." I then asked him, "Is ice cream spicy?" He said, "No! It has sugar!" I laughed, "Yes, it does have sugar indeed." He wanted chocolate, and he pointed out the one he wanted, at first calling it 'brown ice cream' and even after the offer of chocolate ice cream with peanut butter, he still desired the plain chocolate. A man of loyalty, he is. He ate it all, and we swapped bites on his request, and tonight, after I put him to bed before prayers, I asked him, "What did you like about today?" "I liked ice cream." Then, "Did you like mommy's ice cream better or yours better?" to which he said, "I liked both!". We said prayers and finished up bedtime. I have great kids.
For nap, I really wanted to snuggle with Liam, so I brought him in my bed after I put Annabelle down. He likes me to tell him stories of "The Little Boy". I make them up as I go. Today's were about the little boy who had a little sister and a mommy. He liked to play with them both, and they had lots of fun, but sometimes his mommy had to do things like sweep the floor, do the dishes, fix lunch, etc. And the little boy was so nice and liked playing with his mommy so much that he helped out with those things so that they could have more time together. Of course, the actual story was much more detailed than that. Then there was a story of the little boy who had a little sister, a mommy, and daddy. His daddy had to go to work sometimes so that he could help provide for the family so that they could have things like lights, water, food, clothes etc. I asked Liam "What other things do we buy?" His response was "Cookies." Yup, we could buy cookies. We got caught up telling stories that it took Liam more time to get settled and just as I closed my eyes to go to sleep after he got still, Annabelle woke. Oh well, it was fun.
After dinner tonight we went to Baskin Robbins for ice cream. Liam was oh so excited about it. Before we left, he said, "I like ice cream!" I told him, "I know you do." I then asked him, "Is ice cream spicy?" He said, "No! It has sugar!" I laughed, "Yes, it does have sugar indeed." He wanted chocolate, and he pointed out the one he wanted, at first calling it 'brown ice cream' and even after the offer of chocolate ice cream with peanut butter, he still desired the plain chocolate. A man of loyalty, he is. He ate it all, and we swapped bites on his request, and tonight, after I put him to bed before prayers, I asked him, "What did you like about today?" "I liked ice cream." Then, "Did you like mommy's ice cream better or yours better?" to which he said, "I liked both!". We said prayers and finished up bedtime. I have great kids.
Monday, July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
Monday:
Phillip works his SOD shift this week, so he is home in the morning, and then leaves in the afternoon, and doesn't get to see the kids till the next day. I think Liam is starting to catch on that Phillip's not here and beginning to express that. He asked frequently today, "Where's dad?" "Where's dad's car?" "He's at Home Depot." "His car at Home Depot."I can tell when Phillip leaves, that these weeks are not only hard on me and the kids.
So, since just us three have a lot of time together this week, we are trying to figure out stuff to do. We went out to The Herb Bar today to get an Amber teething necklace for Annabelle, and Liam is completely fascinated with it. He's asked on numerous occasions if he can take it off, if he could wear it, etc. In fact, in the car on the way home, I heard him talking to Annabelle, "Can I take your necklace off? Alright. Can I wear it? Ok, alright. Can I have your necklace Anbel? Alright." As soon as I caught on to what he was saying, I explained that he can't take it off her, and no, he can't have it either. I think he was kinda bummed.
After we got home, he constantly was touching it, and trying to play with it. I thought it was funny. He was being pretty goofy, so I took a picture of him.
Phillip works his SOD shift this week, so he is home in the morning, and then leaves in the afternoon, and doesn't get to see the kids till the next day. I think Liam is starting to catch on that Phillip's not here and beginning to express that. He asked frequently today, "Where's dad?" "Where's dad's car?" "He's at Home Depot." "His car at Home Depot."I can tell when Phillip leaves, that these weeks are not only hard on me and the kids.
So, since just us three have a lot of time together this week, we are trying to figure out stuff to do. We went out to The Herb Bar today to get an Amber teething necklace for Annabelle, and Liam is completely fascinated with it. He's asked on numerous occasions if he can take it off, if he could wear it, etc. In fact, in the car on the way home, I heard him talking to Annabelle, "Can I take your necklace off? Alright. Can I wear it? Ok, alright. Can I have your necklace Anbel? Alright." As soon as I caught on to what he was saying, I explained that he can't take it off her, and no, he can't have it either. I think he was kinda bummed.
After we got home, he constantly was touching it, and trying to play with it. I thought it was funny. He was being pretty goofy, so I took a picture of him.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
July 17, 2011
Sunday:
Today, Liam woke up wanting his usual oatmeal, and we didn't have raisins, so I put bananas in them. Liam exclaimed, "Gigi eats bananas in her oatmeal!" Ruth and the kids went to church. When they returned home, Ruth sat them down to eat. Liam insisted several times that he was not hungry, then began to whine. I asked Liam, "Did you eat anything at church?" He replied, "I did not." This negotiation to get him to eat lunch continued for the next 5-10 minutes, with Liam migrating from his chair, to the kitchen floor, and back, all the while whining and screaming about not wanting to eat, wanting some tea, wanting some milk, etc. Ruth asked him again if he ate anything at church, but asked a little differently: "Did you eat crackers at church?" Liam exclaimed, wide-eyed, "I did!" "Did you eat a lot of crackers at church or a little bit of crackers?" "I ate a lottt of crackers. I ate cookies!" "You ate cookies?" "I did, I ate cookies too!" We knew then that Liam would not be having lunch before his nap. We ordered pizza for dinner, as the ground beef smelled odd and we decided to toss it. Liam ate his pizza, but wanted to know what each ingredient was before he ingested it. Bedtime went smoothly tonight; we read the Panda book and Liam was out.
Today, Liam woke up wanting his usual oatmeal, and we didn't have raisins, so I put bananas in them. Liam exclaimed, "Gigi eats bananas in her oatmeal!" Ruth and the kids went to church. When they returned home, Ruth sat them down to eat. Liam insisted several times that he was not hungry, then began to whine. I asked Liam, "Did you eat anything at church?" He replied, "I did not." This negotiation to get him to eat lunch continued for the next 5-10 minutes, with Liam migrating from his chair, to the kitchen floor, and back, all the while whining and screaming about not wanting to eat, wanting some tea, wanting some milk, etc. Ruth asked him again if he ate anything at church, but asked a little differently: "Did you eat crackers at church?" Liam exclaimed, wide-eyed, "I did!" "Did you eat a lot of crackers at church or a little bit of crackers?" "I ate a lottt of crackers. I ate cookies!" "You ate cookies?" "I did, I ate cookies too!" We knew then that Liam would not be having lunch before his nap. We ordered pizza for dinner, as the ground beef smelled odd and we decided to toss it. Liam ate his pizza, but wanted to know what each ingredient was before he ingested it. Bedtime went smoothly tonight; we read the Panda book and Liam was out.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
July 10-16, 2011
Sunday-Saturday:
Yep, another whole week has gone by, and at this point, I'm thinking these daily updates are going to have to go out the window. Like many things in the life of a mother, some things just fall lower and lower on the list of priorities. Thinking about it though, I'm super glad that I did daily inputs as much as I did. But, I think it's time to face the reality, that I'm not a super mom, just a mom trying to figure all this out. And that's okay.
So, let me back track. Sunday, I really don't remember anything of. I know we didn't go to church, and I don't remember why that was. My guess is we were all to tired, cranky, or just flat out didn't want to go. That's the way it is sometimes. Even after talking to Phillip, he doesn't remember either.
Monday afternoon, I got a call from a mom about her checking into the hospital, so I got the kids dressed and we headed out to pick up Nanny Frances. I didn't get back till late Tuesday night, after the kids were in bed, which I was really sad. I missed them like crazy when I was gone this time, and almost got teary-eyed thinking of home at one point. That's one of those tough things about my work. I do know that Liam was super excited about spending almost a whole day with Frances, and then Phillip stayed home on Tuesday, so he got some great Dad time. Phillip mentioned he and the kids played on the floor a lot and did a bunch of tickling.
Wednesday morning, Phillip stayed home again, and he let me sleep in which was awesome times a thousand, and I got to spend the first moments in bed, waking up with Annabelle at my side, and Liam tickling her till she let out giggles and belly laughs that would make anyone smile. Perfect moment from a long couple days. We did venture out to the grocery store, I think we only went to Sunflower and HEB. Liam got his buddy bucks, which he still thinks is funny to say, "They're not circles anymore!" when he pulls the stickers out of the machine.
Thursday, I did laundry. Liam hung clothes with me a little, and folded wash cloths, to which he was very glad to show Dad, who stayed home again. I think Phillip was homesick with me gone, so had to take off work to spend family time with all four of us. That or he may have truly been ill in all actuality.
Friday, which was just yesterday, I have to stop and think about. I know Phillip stayed home (again) and by yesterday, I think he may have been really sick, so I'm glad he got to rest. I do remember last night, in the entry way of the kitchen and the hallway, in that tiny carpet space by the front door, Liam dumped out all four buckets of toys. I told him he would have to pick them up later that night, but I don't think he really grasps what 'later' means. Of what I see, 'later' means, 'don't worry about it, it doesn't mean now.' His foresight has yet to be developed. Which, I think, that is what makes kids so daring. After we got back from a run to the store, it was time for bed, and I of course, helped him to expedite the process of toy picking up.
Today, Saturday, we had a pretty chill day. Liam has been asking about a package of large colorful popsicle sticks that he ran across earlier this week. So, I got the glue we bought last night at the store, and we did some crafting. He made Papa his birthday gift, which I will post a picture of on Papa's birthday, and then did a lot of other gluing of sticks to one another. He said he was making an airplane. Phillip sat down with him and started making an airplane as well. Just now, going back to look at it, Phillip is digging through a pile of hundreds and hundreds of popsicle sticks, to which we've now came to assume that his plane project probably needs to be re-done. Another thing that comes with kids. It makes me smile. I did some sewing today, which Liam always finds mesmerizing, and I had a lot of scrap fabric, which Liam loves to play with. I think I may at some point make him some linen pants out of it. Yeah...like I'll ever get around to that! I'd rather build popsicle stick towers with Liam.
Yep, another whole week has gone by, and at this point, I'm thinking these daily updates are going to have to go out the window. Like many things in the life of a mother, some things just fall lower and lower on the list of priorities. Thinking about it though, I'm super glad that I did daily inputs as much as I did. But, I think it's time to face the reality, that I'm not a super mom, just a mom trying to figure all this out. And that's okay.
So, let me back track. Sunday, I really don't remember anything of. I know we didn't go to church, and I don't remember why that was. My guess is we were all to tired, cranky, or just flat out didn't want to go. That's the way it is sometimes. Even after talking to Phillip, he doesn't remember either.
Monday afternoon, I got a call from a mom about her checking into the hospital, so I got the kids dressed and we headed out to pick up Nanny Frances. I didn't get back till late Tuesday night, after the kids were in bed, which I was really sad. I missed them like crazy when I was gone this time, and almost got teary-eyed thinking of home at one point. That's one of those tough things about my work. I do know that Liam was super excited about spending almost a whole day with Frances, and then Phillip stayed home on Tuesday, so he got some great Dad time. Phillip mentioned he and the kids played on the floor a lot and did a bunch of tickling.
Wednesday morning, Phillip stayed home again, and he let me sleep in which was awesome times a thousand, and I got to spend the first moments in bed, waking up with Annabelle at my side, and Liam tickling her till she let out giggles and belly laughs that would make anyone smile. Perfect moment from a long couple days. We did venture out to the grocery store, I think we only went to Sunflower and HEB. Liam got his buddy bucks, which he still thinks is funny to say, "They're not circles anymore!" when he pulls the stickers out of the machine.
Thursday, I did laundry. Liam hung clothes with me a little, and folded wash cloths, to which he was very glad to show Dad, who stayed home again. I think Phillip was homesick with me gone, so had to take off work to spend family time with all four of us. That or he may have truly been ill in all actuality.
Friday, which was just yesterday, I have to stop and think about. I know Phillip stayed home (again) and by yesterday, I think he may have been really sick, so I'm glad he got to rest. I do remember last night, in the entry way of the kitchen and the hallway, in that tiny carpet space by the front door, Liam dumped out all four buckets of toys. I told him he would have to pick them up later that night, but I don't think he really grasps what 'later' means. Of what I see, 'later' means, 'don't worry about it, it doesn't mean now.' His foresight has yet to be developed. Which, I think, that is what makes kids so daring. After we got back from a run to the store, it was time for bed, and I of course, helped him to expedite the process of toy picking up.
Today, Saturday, we had a pretty chill day. Liam has been asking about a package of large colorful popsicle sticks that he ran across earlier this week. So, I got the glue we bought last night at the store, and we did some crafting. He made Papa his birthday gift, which I will post a picture of on Papa's birthday, and then did a lot of other gluing of sticks to one another. He said he was making an airplane. Phillip sat down with him and started making an airplane as well. Just now, going back to look at it, Phillip is digging through a pile of hundreds and hundreds of popsicle sticks, to which we've now came to assume that his plane project probably needs to be re-done. Another thing that comes with kids. It makes me smile. I did some sewing today, which Liam always finds mesmerizing, and I had a lot of scrap fabric, which Liam loves to play with. I think I may at some point make him some linen pants out of it. Yeah...like I'll ever get around to that! I'd rather build popsicle stick towers with Liam.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
July 9, 2011
Saturday:
Tonight I took out my sewing machine to make some ring slings to potentially sell along with my baby wraps. I figured I couldn't do the no-sew slings for sale, as those would be more confusing for the moms. So I made a green one, hemmed the each edge of 2 1/2 yards by 2 foot (which I discovered I need a lot more practice sewing straight seams before I sell anything with what is supposed to be a straight line of thread on it) and went to the bedroom to find the rings that I used to let the kids play with. Now, Liam loves to watch me sew and do things like dig through my sewing basket, put pins in the pin cushion, play with bobbins and buttons, and put them in various containers, and roll around the pattern tracer. I walked back into the kitchen, to what I thought was Liam doing any number of those things....but no.......he had the scissors....and was cutting hole after hole in the sling. Looking back, I feel kinda bad because he enthusiastically exclaimed, "I cutting Mommy!!!!" with a big grin on his face of proud accomplishment. Then my terror, fury, rage came out with, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING? YOU CAN'T USE SCISSORS!!! WHY ARE YOU CUTTING HOLES!!! I JUST MADE THAT!!!" And other various remarks of dissatisfaction. I later explained that he couldn't ever use scissors.....ever, ever, ever, ever, ever. And why Mommy was so upset. I told him I couldn't use that sling now, and I was going to carry him in it, and now I have to throw it away. He understood, and not in a way of sorrowful, 'I feel crappy now that I broke Mommy's sling' but of, 'Wow, I shouldn't do that again.'
I did end up making another, and after we all cooled down, Liam got to take a ride in it with Dad. Which he really liked too. Phillip said he liked it more than the wrap (which is hard for me to understand, but to each his own) and he's be more inclined to use it if it was a more masculine color, and with Annabelle. So I made another.
Tonight I took out my sewing machine to make some ring slings to potentially sell along with my baby wraps. I figured I couldn't do the no-sew slings for sale, as those would be more confusing for the moms. So I made a green one, hemmed the each edge of 2 1/2 yards by 2 foot (which I discovered I need a lot more practice sewing straight seams before I sell anything with what is supposed to be a straight line of thread on it) and went to the bedroom to find the rings that I used to let the kids play with. Now, Liam loves to watch me sew and do things like dig through my sewing basket, put pins in the pin cushion, play with bobbins and buttons, and put them in various containers, and roll around the pattern tracer. I walked back into the kitchen, to what I thought was Liam doing any number of those things....but no.......he had the scissors....and was cutting hole after hole in the sling. Looking back, I feel kinda bad because he enthusiastically exclaimed, "I cutting Mommy!!!!" with a big grin on his face of proud accomplishment. Then my terror, fury, rage came out with, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING? YOU CAN'T USE SCISSORS!!! WHY ARE YOU CUTTING HOLES!!! I JUST MADE THAT!!!" And other various remarks of dissatisfaction. I later explained that he couldn't ever use scissors.....ever, ever, ever, ever, ever. And why Mommy was so upset. I told him I couldn't use that sling now, and I was going to carry him in it, and now I have to throw it away. He understood, and not in a way of sorrowful, 'I feel crappy now that I broke Mommy's sling' but of, 'Wow, I shouldn't do that again.'
I did end up making another, and after we all cooled down, Liam got to take a ride in it with Dad. Which he really liked too. Phillip said he liked it more than the wrap (which is hard for me to understand, but to each his own) and he's be more inclined to use it if it was a more masculine color, and with Annabelle. So I made another.
Friday, July 8, 2011
July 8, 2011
Friday:
Last night, as I was tucking Liam in bed, Phillip was talking about how his stomach was hurting. I think Liam over heard this, and when I went it, Liam told me, "My tummy hurt. Does your tummy hurt, Mommy?"
"No, mine doesn't."I replied.
"Does Dad's tummy hurt?" he asked.
"I think so, I'm sorry yours hurts."
"My hiney hurts." He mentioned.
I asked him if he fell or anything and he said no. "I'm sorry it hurts, maybe it will go away." I tried to assure.
"My hiney go away?" he asked.
"No, the hurt may go away, your hiney won't go away." I thought that was kinda funny.
Today, since I don't have anything to do, we spent a lot of time doing various coloring projects. I had to do a lock of coaxing to get Liam to color one masterpiece so that I could keep it and frame it. He likes to color one thing on each paper. He came up with this:
Starting at the top, moving clockwise, the orange triangle shape is a banana, which I think at one point was Annabelle, but mid-drawing turned into a banana with eyes (the two dots to the left of it.) The green four dots is a die. The orange line with dots with scribbles is Honey. The two green things after it is Liam first, then Annabelle. Below is the letter "H" and then a phone, which you can't see the numbers as he drew them with the same color on top of the phone. Then the two green circles are a glass of milk, then another orange banana he started to color in yellow, then three 'no-cry-treats' and then another green person picture of Mom, and when he drew the green 'hair' he said, "That's Mommy's long hair" Above that are two fish oils and then a vitamin, and then ending in the middle is a brown picture of Dad. I love how everyone has two eyes, a mouth and hair. he's so creative.
Later this evening, I found a video of how to make a ring sling without sewing, so I tried it and while Annabelle was sleeping, Liam became a great model! We surprised Phillip when he came home at the door with Liam in the sling. Liam loved it.
Last night, as I was tucking Liam in bed, Phillip was talking about how his stomach was hurting. I think Liam over heard this, and when I went it, Liam told me, "My tummy hurt. Does your tummy hurt, Mommy?"
"No, mine doesn't."I replied.
"Does Dad's tummy hurt?" he asked.
"I think so, I'm sorry yours hurts."
"My hiney hurts." He mentioned.
I asked him if he fell or anything and he said no. "I'm sorry it hurts, maybe it will go away." I tried to assure.
"My hiney go away?" he asked.
"No, the hurt may go away, your hiney won't go away." I thought that was kinda funny.
Today, since I don't have anything to do, we spent a lot of time doing various coloring projects. I had to do a lock of coaxing to get Liam to color one masterpiece so that I could keep it and frame it. He likes to color one thing on each paper. He came up with this:
Starting at the top, moving clockwise, the orange triangle shape is a banana, which I think at one point was Annabelle, but mid-drawing turned into a banana with eyes (the two dots to the left of it.) The green four dots is a die. The orange line with dots with scribbles is Honey. The two green things after it is Liam first, then Annabelle. Below is the letter "H" and then a phone, which you can't see the numbers as he drew them with the same color on top of the phone. Then the two green circles are a glass of milk, then another orange banana he started to color in yellow, then three 'no-cry-treats' and then another green person picture of Mom, and when he drew the green 'hair' he said, "That's Mommy's long hair" Above that are two fish oils and then a vitamin, and then ending in the middle is a brown picture of Dad. I love how everyone has two eyes, a mouth and hair. he's so creative.Later this evening, I found a video of how to make a ring sling without sewing, so I tried it and while Annabelle was sleeping, Liam became a great model! We surprised Phillip when he came home at the door with Liam in the sling. Liam loved it.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
July 7, 2011
Thursday:
Luckily last night I did some laundry to get a jump start on 'Laundry Day', so I was ahead of the game in the morning. We were outside hanging a load while I had Annabelle wrapped on my back and I asked Liam to hand me some clothes pins. He said he didn't want to, and granted, I could have done it all myself, but I'm of the philosophy other talk about of letting the child know they have a job, and a place, and a purpose. So I explained that when he needs help with things sometimes, I will always help him, and right now, I needed his help. He quickly caught on and handed me clothespins. Of course I thanked him when we were done and let him play as long as he wanted outside, which wasn't very long, considering how hot it is. He also helped me fold some towels today, and helped me keep an eye on Annabelle and her diaper-free day.
Luckily last night I did some laundry to get a jump start on 'Laundry Day', so I was ahead of the game in the morning. We were outside hanging a load while I had Annabelle wrapped on my back and I asked Liam to hand me some clothes pins. He said he didn't want to, and granted, I could have done it all myself, but I'm of the philosophy other talk about of letting the child know they have a job, and a place, and a purpose. So I explained that when he needs help with things sometimes, I will always help him, and right now, I needed his help. He quickly caught on and handed me clothespins. Of course I thanked him when we were done and let him play as long as he wanted outside, which wasn't very long, considering how hot it is. He also helped me fold some towels today, and helped me keep an eye on Annabelle and her diaper-free day.
July 6, 2011
Wednesday:
Yesterday, we all hopped out of bed at 8:00, had breakfast and were out the door, dressed and ready by 8:30 to pick up Nanny Frances so I could run to a quick prenatal. When I got home, I had the other doula's little boy, Wyatt, with me to watch for about an hour. He kept climbing on Liam's bike, and Liam then began to show some interest in it, but after he got on it again, he still wasn't all that excited, and more fearful of it, so he got off again and let Wyatt play on it. He'll grow into it I'm sure one of these days. For now, he walks it around the house from room to room.
We then took Nanny Frances home and ran to HEB to get groceries there, and on the way back, picked her up so she could sit with the kids while they napped so I could go to a meet and greet at the Get Babied office. I got home, and we then all together ran to Walmart and Sunflower, where we all munched on some hummus samples and cream soda samples.
When we got home, Phillip had just got back from his bike ride, and we all hung out for a bit till it was time to cook dinner. Liam ate mainly hummus for dinner as we bought a tub of it since we delighted in it so much at the store.
The past few nights, he's been sleep walking at night. A couple nights ago, he came in our bed and said, "You want get up?" I said, "No, it's not 8:00." (It was 2:30 in the morning!) to which he said, "It is 8:00!" I picked him up and gentle returned him to bed where he hardly woke upon transition. Then, last night, he came in mumbling something and I asked him, "Are you awake or asleep?" Liam said, "I sleeping." Again, I returned him to his bed, where he hardly stirred. It's kinda funny, and since Annabelle is up off and on, it really doesn't bother me much.
Yesterday, we all hopped out of bed at 8:00, had breakfast and were out the door, dressed and ready by 8:30 to pick up Nanny Frances so I could run to a quick prenatal. When I got home, I had the other doula's little boy, Wyatt, with me to watch for about an hour. He kept climbing on Liam's bike, and Liam then began to show some interest in it, but after he got on it again, he still wasn't all that excited, and more fearful of it, so he got off again and let Wyatt play on it. He'll grow into it I'm sure one of these days. For now, he walks it around the house from room to room.
We then took Nanny Frances home and ran to HEB to get groceries there, and on the way back, picked her up so she could sit with the kids while they napped so I could go to a meet and greet at the Get Babied office. I got home, and we then all together ran to Walmart and Sunflower, where we all munched on some hummus samples and cream soda samples.
When we got home, Phillip had just got back from his bike ride, and we all hung out for a bit till it was time to cook dinner. Liam ate mainly hummus for dinner as we bought a tub of it since we delighted in it so much at the store.
The past few nights, he's been sleep walking at night. A couple nights ago, he came in our bed and said, "You want get up?" I said, "No, it's not 8:00." (It was 2:30 in the morning!) to which he said, "It is 8:00!" I picked him up and gentle returned him to bed where he hardly woke upon transition. Then, last night, he came in mumbling something and I asked him, "Are you awake or asleep?" Liam said, "I sleeping." Again, I returned him to his bed, where he hardly stirred. It's kinda funny, and since Annabelle is up off and on, it really doesn't bother me much.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
July 5, 2011
Tuesday:
For breakfast this morning, on top of oatmeal and raisins of course, I offered Liam some raspberries. "Yeah, I would like some raspberries." He's always so proper. I gave him some and showed him how to put them on his fingers. He thought that was really funny.
After breakfast, it was time to get ready to go to the pediatrician for Annabelle's nine month and Liam's three year well-check. Everything was great, of course, and Liam this time, got to stand on the scale and see the numbers on top, which was all too cool for him. We got home, had lunch, which for Liam was bites of a quesedilla, with cheese and bell peppers. I then took Annabelle to her room to give her a bottle, and when I was rocking her, Liam wanted to climb in the rocking chair with us. I love when he does this, and this time, he fell asleep. I took a little dose myself, then Phillip got home and helped me up by taking Liam while I put Annabelle in her bed. Liam didn't like this much. He got pretty cranky and never went back to sleep after we put him in his bed. That's fine. He got up in a nice mood and came out and drew some pictures with me. His new thing is drawing the letter "H". He then went on to draw Gigi, Papa, Grandpa, Grandma Linda, Mom, Dad, Annabelle, Ripley and Blaze. Each had two dots for eyes, a line, slightly curved for a mouth, and then fuzzy zig-zag hair under their mouth. Why not over their eyes? I don't know. Either way, I think it's cute, and very artistic. I tried to get him to draw it on a new piece of paper so that I could keep it and frame it, but I think he was done by then.
For breakfast this morning, on top of oatmeal and raisins of course, I offered Liam some raspberries. "Yeah, I would like some raspberries." He's always so proper. I gave him some and showed him how to put them on his fingers. He thought that was really funny.
After breakfast, it was time to get ready to go to the pediatrician for Annabelle's nine month and Liam's three year well-check. Everything was great, of course, and Liam this time, got to stand on the scale and see the numbers on top, which was all too cool for him. We got home, had lunch, which for Liam was bites of a quesedilla, with cheese and bell peppers. I then took Annabelle to her room to give her a bottle, and when I was rocking her, Liam wanted to climb in the rocking chair with us. I love when he does this, and this time, he fell asleep. I took a little dose myself, then Phillip got home and helped me up by taking Liam while I put Annabelle in her bed. Liam didn't like this much. He got pretty cranky and never went back to sleep after we put him in his bed. That's fine. He got up in a nice mood and came out and drew some pictures with me. His new thing is drawing the letter "H". He then went on to draw Gigi, Papa, Grandpa, Grandma Linda, Mom, Dad, Annabelle, Ripley and Blaze. Each had two dots for eyes, a line, slightly curved for a mouth, and then fuzzy zig-zag hair under their mouth. Why not over their eyes? I don't know. Either way, I think it's cute, and very artistic. I tried to get him to draw it on a new piece of paper so that I could keep it and frame it, but I think he was done by then.
July 4, 2011
Monday:
We were going to go to the neighborhood parade today, with the kids dressed up in their American flag shirts that Gigi and Papa bought them, but by the time we got up and finished breakfast and entertained the thought of all getting dressed to leave the house for any reason, it was past 10:00. Maybe next year.
In the evening, Philip turned on the radio in the living room and both the kids were enamored with it. They both went over to it and stood by it just staring at it. Almost like they were thinking, "OH WOW! That's what that does!" We always try to play music in the house, but usually it's just added noise that I turn it off so I'm less likely to be aggravated with the kid noise. The unnecessary, negative, whiny, annoying kid noise that is.
Before we started dinner, I put Annabelle on the red car of Liam's and then asked him if he wanted to get on it as well. He did and thought it was the funniest thing ever. He loved when Annabelle would tip her head back to look and smile at him. Every time she got off, he would say, "Anbel want get on car with me!" I told him she had the choice to get on there or not, and if she didn't want to, she didn't have to. These moments where they are playing together makes everything worth it.
After dinner, I had picked up some Angel Food Cake and some berries and then I whipped up some whipped cream to top it with and made us some desert. I made Liam a plate and asked him, "Do you want some desert" He very excitedly replied, "Yeah! I would like some!" with a head nod and a quick climb in his high chair. I wish I would have caught it on video, as words are too little to describe his enthusiasm.
We were going to go to the neighborhood parade today, with the kids dressed up in their American flag shirts that Gigi and Papa bought them, but by the time we got up and finished breakfast and entertained the thought of all getting dressed to leave the house for any reason, it was past 10:00. Maybe next year.
In the evening, Philip turned on the radio in the living room and both the kids were enamored with it. They both went over to it and stood by it just staring at it. Almost like they were thinking, "OH WOW! That's what that does!" We always try to play music in the house, but usually it's just added noise that I turn it off so I'm less likely to be aggravated with the kid noise. The unnecessary, negative, whiny, annoying kid noise that is.
Before we started dinner, I put Annabelle on the red car of Liam's and then asked him if he wanted to get on it as well. He did and thought it was the funniest thing ever. He loved when Annabelle would tip her head back to look and smile at him. Every time she got off, he would say, "Anbel want get on car with me!" I told him she had the choice to get on there or not, and if she didn't want to, she didn't have to. These moments where they are playing together makes everything worth it.
After dinner, I had picked up some Angel Food Cake and some berries and then I whipped up some whipped cream to top it with and made us some desert. I made Liam a plate and asked him, "Do you want some desert" He very excitedly replied, "Yeah! I would like some!" with a head nod and a quick climb in his high chair. I wish I would have caught it on video, as words are too little to describe his enthusiasm.
July 3, 2011
Sunday:
Gigi and Papa left today. I think they were waiting for Liam to go down for nap before they headed out, but he naps pretty late now since I put him down when Annabelle goes down. He was a little sad at first, but he watched them leave from the window and then went on with his day.
In the evening, we being exhausted from a rough night with Annabelle, decided to go out to eat. There is this restaurant called Doc's Backyard, which has not the greatest food, but it's outside, and they have a play ground as well. Liam being hungry and an introvert, didn't really care to play much, but did venture with me after we ate to check out the playscapes. He wanted to stay then and play, but it was time to leave. I felt kinda bad, but I'm sure there will be other times that we can go there to play.
Gigi and Papa left today. I think they were waiting for Liam to go down for nap before they headed out, but he naps pretty late now since I put him down when Annabelle goes down. He was a little sad at first, but he watched them leave from the window and then went on with his day.
In the evening, we being exhausted from a rough night with Annabelle, decided to go out to eat. There is this restaurant called Doc's Backyard, which has not the greatest food, but it's outside, and they have a play ground as well. Liam being hungry and an introvert, didn't really care to play much, but did venture with me after we ate to check out the playscapes. He wanted to stay then and play, but it was time to leave. I felt kinda bad, but I'm sure there will be other times that we can go there to play.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
July 2, 2011
Saturday:
Today is the day Gigi and Papa are coming in, and Liam is very excited. Ever since we told him they were coming into town (we told him on Wednesday) he asks upon waking from bed and nap if they are here. I think learning the days of the week still have yet to come. But, today he woke, very proud that he stayed in bed till 8:00 and he mentioned "I covered myself up!" So he got his no-cry treats. We then said Gigi and Papa were on their way, and he was excited about that.
He's had a fun filled day of book reading, tickling, tumbling, and more with his Gigi and Papa. I was talking to Bonny, who's mom is in town, and she finds the same thing happens with her and Violet that happens to Liam and Gigi. Parents become not so cool, and everything is about the grandparent. Liam even insisted on sitting outside the bathroom door while Gigi is in there using the restroom. I'm not going to try and fight it or reason with him. He's just enamored with her Gigi-ness. It's very sweet.
Today is the day Gigi and Papa are coming in, and Liam is very excited. Ever since we told him they were coming into town (we told him on Wednesday) he asks upon waking from bed and nap if they are here. I think learning the days of the week still have yet to come. But, today he woke, very proud that he stayed in bed till 8:00 and he mentioned "I covered myself up!" So he got his no-cry treats. We then said Gigi and Papa were on their way, and he was excited about that.
He's had a fun filled day of book reading, tickling, tumbling, and more with his Gigi and Papa. I was talking to Bonny, who's mom is in town, and she finds the same thing happens with her and Violet that happens to Liam and Gigi. Parents become not so cool, and everything is about the grandparent. Liam even insisted on sitting outside the bathroom door while Gigi is in there using the restroom. I'm not going to try and fight it or reason with him. He's just enamored with her Gigi-ness. It's very sweet.
July 1, 2011
Friday:
Phillip was home today, and I went to brunch with Marlene and ran a few errands as well. Bedtime has had a little change up as well. We used to put the baby gate up in front of his door, and we've stopped putting it up with the agreement with Liam that he will stay in bed. That's working out well. But, now he's started getting out of bed early in the morning and asking us to come and cover him up. Something I know he is able to do himself, but he's wanting us to come in there. So, we are working on that.
Phillip was home today, and I went to brunch with Marlene and ran a few errands as well. Bedtime has had a little change up as well. We used to put the baby gate up in front of his door, and we've stopped putting it up with the agreement with Liam that he will stay in bed. That's working out well. But, now he's started getting out of bed early in the morning and asking us to come and cover him up. Something I know he is able to do himself, but he's wanting us to come in there. So, we are working on that.
June 24-30, 2011
Friday-Thursday:
Both the kids have been sick, and this is the first time I've been able to sit down to catch up on the week.
As mentioned in the previous post, Liam had been throwing up, and when this morning started with Liam throwing up again. I decided to call the pediatrician and took him in. Liam was not too excited about being 'check out' by Dr. Kangos, but I explained that he was going to help Mommy figure out why his tummy was hurting and try to make it stop. He stayed sitting in my lap while the Dr looked in his ears, nose, and mouth. He asked if he had any sores in his mouth, and I said yes. Liam hand one sore, and Dr. Kangos said that Hand Foot and Mouth disease. Sounds scary, but he didn't seem that concerned. It's just a common virus that usually presents mouth sores and rashes on the hands and feet. Liam didn't have the rashes, but did have the sore and all the other nausea that went with it.
We went home, and then on Saturday, when Liam was feeling on the up and up, and then Annabelle started coming down with it. She threw up on Nanny Frances and then Phillip had a hard time feeding her that evening while I was gone. He said that Liam showed much empathy towards her. I told him, just like your tummy was hurting, Annabelle's is hurting now.
Sunday we stayed home from church, since we didn't get much sleep the night before and neither of the kids were 100%. Liam still off and on asked me to go to the bathroom with him to throw up. I felt so bad for him. It really did break my heart.
Monday I don't remember much of.
Tuesday, I took this picture of Liam sharing his lunch with Annabelle. I'm glad I took it, as it jogged my memory of one of the pleasant moments of this chaotic week.
Wednesday things were getting better, so we went to the grocery stores, and then on Thursday we did our laundry. Since Annabelle has been in diapers during her virus bout, I decided after a week of dealing with sick kids, it'd be a good idea to go back to potty training. Annabelle had no interest of sitting on the potty, and pooped a big poop and then a multiple pees through the day. Liam was a great pee police. He'd let me know each time she peed, and kept a close eye on her. He also would tell her each time, "That's not okay Anbel pee on floor."
I'm glad they are both feeling better and they are in much better spirits.
Both the kids have been sick, and this is the first time I've been able to sit down to catch up on the week.
As mentioned in the previous post, Liam had been throwing up, and when this morning started with Liam throwing up again. I decided to call the pediatrician and took him in. Liam was not too excited about being 'check out' by Dr. Kangos, but I explained that he was going to help Mommy figure out why his tummy was hurting and try to make it stop. He stayed sitting in my lap while the Dr looked in his ears, nose, and mouth. He asked if he had any sores in his mouth, and I said yes. Liam hand one sore, and Dr. Kangos said that Hand Foot and Mouth disease. Sounds scary, but he didn't seem that concerned. It's just a common virus that usually presents mouth sores and rashes on the hands and feet. Liam didn't have the rashes, but did have the sore and all the other nausea that went with it.
We went home, and then on Saturday, when Liam was feeling on the up and up, and then Annabelle started coming down with it. She threw up on Nanny Frances and then Phillip had a hard time feeding her that evening while I was gone. He said that Liam showed much empathy towards her. I told him, just like your tummy was hurting, Annabelle's is hurting now.
Sunday we stayed home from church, since we didn't get much sleep the night before and neither of the kids were 100%. Liam still off and on asked me to go to the bathroom with him to throw up. I felt so bad for him. It really did break my heart.
Monday I don't remember much of.
Tuesday, I took this picture of Liam sharing his lunch with Annabelle. I'm glad I took it, as it jogged my memory of one of the pleasant moments of this chaotic week.
Wednesday things were getting better, so we went to the grocery stores, and then on Thursday we did our laundry. Since Annabelle has been in diapers during her virus bout, I decided after a week of dealing with sick kids, it'd be a good idea to go back to potty training. Annabelle had no interest of sitting on the potty, and pooped a big poop and then a multiple pees through the day. Liam was a great pee police. He'd let me know each time she peed, and kept a close eye on her. He also would tell her each time, "That's not okay Anbel pee on floor."
I'm glad they are both feeling better and they are in much better spirits.
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