Friday, June 22, 2007
Gymboree!
We are all doing great. The boys and I went to Gymboree on Wednesday. For those who don't know what Gymboree is, it's a place for babies to age 5 to come and play, sing songs, learn and explore. We went with our friend Gwen and her twins. The boys had so much fun that we ended up joining. Our class is every Wednesday at 11:30. We also can go to open play time to play with the toys and climb around. I will take pictures next Wednesday. Jack did the same thing that he did at the library. When all the babies (about 10 of them) got in a circle Jack went in the middle and smiled and laughed. Like Lorraine said, I think he will be a "class clown."
We had a good night last night. I didn't get up to give Jack a bottle when he cried. He only cried for 20 minutes then fell asleep. They both woke up at 6:30 but I let them play and got up at 7:00. Finally a normal night! Tomorrow morning is my morning to sleep in. Chad will get up with them so I can sleep in until 8:00ish. Remember the days of sleeping until 10:00? Me neither.
Hope you enjoyed the pics I posted. I will post pics of our house soon.
We had a good night last night. I didn't get up to give Jack a bottle when he cried. He only cried for 20 minutes then fell asleep. They both woke up at 6:30 but I let them play and got up at 7:00. Finally a normal night! Tomorrow morning is my morning to sleep in. Chad will get up with them so I can sleep in until 8:00ish. Remember the days of sleeping until 10:00? Me neither.
Hope you enjoyed the pics I posted. I will post pics of our house soon.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Fun at the library
Today the boys and I went to the library for babylap time. There were lots of babies from a couple months old to 18 months old. Gwen was there with Emmett and Eve and another lady had 5 month old girl twins. Babylap playgroup is where everyone sits in a circle and the instructor reads books and sings songs. Right when we got there Adam and Jack just sat and stared at everyone. After a few minutes Jack wandered to the center of the circle and watched the instructor intensely. After songs and story time the kids are free to crawl around and play with each other. The class is every Tuesday at 11:00, I'll for sure be going next week.
I've been trying to work with the boys eating solid food. Today for breakfast we had Cherrios and yogurt (they love), fried egg (hate), toast with jelly (okay). For lunch we had cheese (Adam likes, Jack hates), crackers (like), squash (from jar, they like), bread and jelly sandwich (both like okay). For dinner we had canned beans (Adam really likes, Jack okay), Cherrios (I was desperate to give them something they would eat!), cheese, bread, pieces of noodles and chicken from my soup (Adam likes, Jack hate), and rice cereal. So as you can see I need to hit up the grocery store and try new things. Jack has a gag reflex with things that are slimy, like cheese and noodles. Adam on the other hand will mostly eat whatever is in front of him.
Believe it or not I actually got a lot accomplished today. I organized the hall closet, guest room closet, my closet, and bathroom drawers. The house is almost organized enough for me to relax a little. After the organizing is the decorating. I would like to decorate first but that involves shopping and spending money, which Chad requested I "slow down." Okay, I did buy a couch and a few small items. Next on the shopping list is a glass front door, kitchen table, kitchen rugs and a king size bed with new bedding. Alright, Maybe just the kitchen table for now.
The boys are now asleep. Bedtime is 8:00. I'm still holding on to some hope that they will sleep through the night and not wake up before 5:30! This morning was 6:00, which isn't that bad.
I've been trying to work with the boys eating solid food. Today for breakfast we had Cherrios and yogurt (they love), fried egg (hate), toast with jelly (okay). For lunch we had cheese (Adam likes, Jack hates), crackers (like), squash (from jar, they like), bread and jelly sandwich (both like okay). For dinner we had canned beans (Adam really likes, Jack okay), Cherrios (I was desperate to give them something they would eat!), cheese, bread, pieces of noodles and chicken from my soup (Adam likes, Jack hate), and rice cereal. So as you can see I need to hit up the grocery store and try new things. Jack has a gag reflex with things that are slimy, like cheese and noodles. Adam on the other hand will mostly eat whatever is in front of him.
Believe it or not I actually got a lot accomplished today. I organized the hall closet, guest room closet, my closet, and bathroom drawers. The house is almost organized enough for me to relax a little. After the organizing is the decorating. I would like to decorate first but that involves shopping and spending money, which Chad requested I "slow down." Okay, I did buy a couch and a few small items. Next on the shopping list is a glass front door, kitchen table, kitchen rugs and a king size bed with new bedding. Alright, Maybe just the kitchen table for now.
The boys are now asleep. Bedtime is 8:00. I'm still holding on to some hope that they will sleep through the night and not wake up before 5:30! This morning was 6:00, which isn't that bad.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Happy Birthday Grandma Moorefield!
Happy birthday Grandma Moorefield! Bet you thought I forgot? Well I didn't, but don't expect a card in the mail, I did forget to mail that! Hope you had a great day!
I did have a great day! The boys had a play date with Kinsey, Eve and Emmett. Kinsey is Courtney's 8 month old and Eve and Emmett are twins just a week younger than the boys. I had a great time. Courtney and Gwen (the moms) are so much fun. I was hoping we would click and we did. I was so great to see another mom with her twins, especially twins the same age. I could have stayed all day and asked questions about their babies. Tomorrow is music class at the New Albany library. Can't wait until our next play date.
Today Lola went to the vet. She has some weird rash on her back. At first Chad and I thought she either was bitten at the boarding place she stayed at or maybe she was bitten by a hornet. I found out today she has a rash either from an allergic reaction or stress. I'm thinking stress. Chad said the 2 days Lola was home with him before the boys and I arrived she didn't eat. As soon as I walked in the door on Tuesday she started eating her food. I think this move has been hard on her. I need to make more of an effort to take her on walks. She still follows me around the house. I go downstairs, she goes downstairs. I go up, she goes up. I often step on her because she follows my every move. Baxter on the other hand has moved so many times that he adjusts very well.
Tomorrow will consist of more organizing and reorganizing. It's a great challenge to get anything done while chasing 2 babies around. I can barely get lunch and a shower in with keeping an eye on the boys, let alone getting my home put together.
The boys went to be at 8:00 instead of 7:30, lets all hope they sleep in a little later, say 6:00ish.
I did have a great day! The boys had a play date with Kinsey, Eve and Emmett. Kinsey is Courtney's 8 month old and Eve and Emmett are twins just a week younger than the boys. I had a great time. Courtney and Gwen (the moms) are so much fun. I was hoping we would click and we did. I was so great to see another mom with her twins, especially twins the same age. I could have stayed all day and asked questions about their babies. Tomorrow is music class at the New Albany library. Can't wait until our next play date.
Today Lola went to the vet. She has some weird rash on her back. At first Chad and I thought she either was bitten at the boarding place she stayed at or maybe she was bitten by a hornet. I found out today she has a rash either from an allergic reaction or stress. I'm thinking stress. Chad said the 2 days Lola was home with him before the boys and I arrived she didn't eat. As soon as I walked in the door on Tuesday she started eating her food. I think this move has been hard on her. I need to make more of an effort to take her on walks. She still follows me around the house. I go downstairs, she goes downstairs. I go up, she goes up. I often step on her because she follows my every move. Baxter on the other hand has moved so many times that he adjusts very well.
Tomorrow will consist of more organizing and reorganizing. It's a great challenge to get anything done while chasing 2 babies around. I can barely get lunch and a shower in with keeping an eye on the boys, let alone getting my home put together.
The boys went to be at 8:00 instead of 7:30, lets all hope they sleep in a little later, say 6:00ish.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Happy Fathers Day!
Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there! With everything going on with the move I almost forgot about today. I did forget to send out the Fathers Day cards. Sorry dad, Bob and Dick. We didn't do much. Chad slept in until 9:00 then we got ready for our day and went shopping. For dinner we went to this really cute local pizza shop. The pizza was okay, but the spaghetti bake was really good. Now the boys are in bed and Chad is watching t.v. while I play on the internet.
I bought a couch today. It's for the bonus/play room upstairs. We originally planned to put our old white couch up there but it wouldn't got up the stairs. The new one we ordered is a sectional. The fabric is really kid and pet friendly. I needed something that the boys could play hard on and eat and drink around without me worrying about stains. It should arrive July 21st. I can hardly wait.
Now that the couch is bought I need to find a kitchen table. I found one I like and that will work, but it's not what I imagined I wanted. I sorta wanted a table that was antique white with a oak colored top. The one I found that would work is oak top with black wrought iron legs. The table is really sturdy and doesn't scratch easily. I'm thinking I'll probably order it this week. It's only 398.00 for the table and 4 chairs. Again, I want a table that I don't need to use place mats or worry about scratches. I know the boys will be hard on the table so I don't want to spend too much money.
Well we turned the boys car seats around today. I was so excited to do it and thought they would be happier to sit forward verses backwards but they didn't seem to care. We changed them right before we got pizza. As soon as Adam got in he fell asleep and Jack just sat there content. I feel better being able to see them in the rear view mirror.
Tomorrow is my big play date with the neighbors. Courtney will pick me up at 10:55. I'll be sure to tell all when I get back. I'm hopping the mom with the twins will be there. I'm excited to meet neighbors so quickly. I'm sorta nervous. Wonder what I'll wear?
I bought a couch today. It's for the bonus/play room upstairs. We originally planned to put our old white couch up there but it wouldn't got up the stairs. The new one we ordered is a sectional. The fabric is really kid and pet friendly. I needed something that the boys could play hard on and eat and drink around without me worrying about stains. It should arrive July 21st. I can hardly wait.
Now that the couch is bought I need to find a kitchen table. I found one I like and that will work, but it's not what I imagined I wanted. I sorta wanted a table that was antique white with a oak colored top. The one I found that would work is oak top with black wrought iron legs. The table is really sturdy and doesn't scratch easily. I'm thinking I'll probably order it this week. It's only 398.00 for the table and 4 chairs. Again, I want a table that I don't need to use place mats or worry about scratches. I know the boys will be hard on the table so I don't want to spend too much money.
Well we turned the boys car seats around today. I was so excited to do it and thought they would be happier to sit forward verses backwards but they didn't seem to care. We changed them right before we got pizza. As soon as Adam got in he fell asleep and Jack just sat there content. I feel better being able to see them in the rear view mirror.
Tomorrow is my big play date with the neighbors. Courtney will pick me up at 10:55. I'll be sure to tell all when I get back. I'm hopping the mom with the twins will be there. I'm excited to meet neighbors so quickly. I'm sorta nervous. Wonder what I'll wear?
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Do we really live in Ohio? Ohio?
We are finally home. I guess I can call it home even though I have only been here 5 days. We arrived on Tuesday, Lorraine, Dick, babies, 2 car seats, stroller, luggage and all. The flight went well (although we didn't get our fresh baked chocolate chip cookies that Midwest Express Airline advertises about). Jack fell asleep quickly but Adam fought it. He was so tired and beside himself but he just couldn't fall asleep. Finally about 5 minutes before landing he was out.
The house looks really good. Chad had put a lot of the stuff away but there is still a lot of organizing to do. Dick and Chad organized the basement and garage. Lorraine and I decorated several rooms. Oh, and of course we shopped! After our long days of cleaning, organizing, chasing babies, and decorating, we all played pitch. Dick and Lorraine left this morning. We are going to miss their company and help, and of course they will miss the babies.
So, I have a new friend. Her name is Courtney. Ok, maybe she doesn't know we are friends yet, but we are. The other day I pulled in the drive and this mom was pushing a stroller. I introduced myself and she invited me to the play group she just started in the neighborhood. She has an 8 month old daughter and she told me there is another couple down the street that has boy/girl twins that will be 1 in July. I'm excited to meet everyone.
The boys are adjusting just fine. We are so totally off a schedule that I feel like I am dealing with newborns again. I'm not sure if they are waking in the night because they are teething, scared of their new surrounding, or just hungry. I decided that I will give it 2 weeks then try to ween them off the night bottle. Now that they both crawl fast I have to keep a very close eye on them. They like to pull drawers open. We are going to home depot today to buy baby proofing supplies.
I will post pictures when I can find all of my camera equipment.
The house looks really good. Chad had put a lot of the stuff away but there is still a lot of organizing to do. Dick and Chad organized the basement and garage. Lorraine and I decorated several rooms. Oh, and of course we shopped! After our long days of cleaning, organizing, chasing babies, and decorating, we all played pitch. Dick and Lorraine left this morning. We are going to miss their company and help, and of course they will miss the babies.
So, I have a new friend. Her name is Courtney. Ok, maybe she doesn't know we are friends yet, but we are. The other day I pulled in the drive and this mom was pushing a stroller. I introduced myself and she invited me to the play group she just started in the neighborhood. She has an 8 month old daughter and she told me there is another couple down the street that has boy/girl twins that will be 1 in July. I'm excited to meet everyone.
The boys are adjusting just fine. We are so totally off a schedule that I feel like I am dealing with newborns again. I'm not sure if they are waking in the night because they are teething, scared of their new surrounding, or just hungry. I decided that I will give it 2 weeks then try to ween them off the night bottle. Now that they both crawl fast I have to keep a very close eye on them. They like to pull drawers open. We are going to home depot today to buy baby proofing supplies.
I will post pictures when I can find all of my camera equipment.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Almost Home
Well the boys and I are half way through our sabbatical at the Wentworths. Though some things are quite challenging, mostly we are having a great time. The boys are waking up at least once each in the middle of the night. I have been giving them bottles right away so they will stop crying and go back to sleep. I know I am creating a bad habit but I figured when we get to our home and routine they will sleep through the night again....right? They still get up at 5:30 a.m. We did get up at 6:15 a.m. the other morning! It was great! Brooke has been carrying the boys around and helping me with them. They are like her real life dolls. We are enjoying our stay with everyone but anxious to get to Columbus. We will be there next Tuesday. We can't wait to see daddy!
The boys are doing great, as usual. We had their 12 month check up today. Adam weighs 19.3 and Jack weighs 18.12. They are both in the 10 percentile for height and weight. I'm going to wait a few more weeks then turn their car seats around so they will be facing front. That will be so nice to be able to see them in the mirror verses wondering what they are doing. They sure are cute!
Not a whole lot at this point to tell about. Just having fun at Kim's until we go home. The boys are enjoying the activity around here and I'm enjoying the help.
The boys are doing great, as usual. We had their 12 month check up today. Adam weighs 19.3 and Jack weighs 18.12. They are both in the 10 percentile for height and weight. I'm going to wait a few more weeks then turn their car seats around so they will be facing front. That will be so nice to be able to see them in the mirror verses wondering what they are doing. They sure are cute!
Not a whole lot at this point to tell about. Just having fun at Kim's until we go home. The boys are enjoying the activity around here and I'm enjoying the help.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Coming and Going
We had a great Memorial Day weekend. Boy it went fast! Grandpa and Grandma Moorefield and Papa and Nana Garcia came to Kansas City for a visit. Sunday Kim and Curtis had a cookout. They had hamburgers and hot dogs, smoked brisket and some other kind of meat, salads, beans, and of course homemade ice cream and chocolate cake. Needless to say, we all overate. Later we played badminton and pitch. And yes, we all still agree that spouses should not be partners, right Chad?
After a relaxing few days it's hard to get in the swing of things again. My routine is all out of whack because the packers come tomorrow. I'm really hoping it all goes smoothly. Chad is going to be home tomorrow night so he can deal with the packers then. The new and final itinerary of moving is as follows; Chad leaves Friday with Lola and Baxter to Columbus. The boys and I will be staying with Kim until Tuesday June 12. Then Lorraine and Dick will be flying to Columbus with me and the boys. It seems that everything is falling into place.
As far as Adam and Jack, they are doing wonderful. They got their birthday presents from Aunt Kim, Nana and Papa over the weekend. They now have their own plastic Little Tikes cars. You know, the red one with the wheels and the door that opens so they can ride it like Fred Flinstone. They instantly wanted to ride it! We taught them how to blow kisses. They both have done it several times but it seems that Adam still wants to clap every time you ask him to do something. And Jack is usually too busy to be bothered doing tricks. I think they are going through growth spurts. They both keep waking up in the middle of the night hungry. I really don't want to get in the habit of a nighttime feeding. Hopefully this won't last long......I'M TIRED!!!
Well I have a ton of things to get done before I go to bed. Pack, clean fridge, drink a margarita, laundry, clean in general, dishes, drink a margarita, pay bills, take trash out and then bed. Sound like an exciting Tuesday night! I will try to post something while the boys and I are staying at Kims house, otherwise you won't hear from me for a couple weeks.
After a relaxing few days it's hard to get in the swing of things again. My routine is all out of whack because the packers come tomorrow. I'm really hoping it all goes smoothly. Chad is going to be home tomorrow night so he can deal with the packers then. The new and final itinerary of moving is as follows; Chad leaves Friday with Lola and Baxter to Columbus. The boys and I will be staying with Kim until Tuesday June 12. Then Lorraine and Dick will be flying to Columbus with me and the boys. It seems that everything is falling into place.
As far as Adam and Jack, they are doing wonderful. They got their birthday presents from Aunt Kim, Nana and Papa over the weekend. They now have their own plastic Little Tikes cars. You know, the red one with the wheels and the door that opens so they can ride it like Fred Flinstone. They instantly wanted to ride it! We taught them how to blow kisses. They both have done it several times but it seems that Adam still wants to clap every time you ask him to do something. And Jack is usually too busy to be bothered doing tricks. I think they are going through growth spurts. They both keep waking up in the middle of the night hungry. I really don't want to get in the habit of a nighttime feeding. Hopefully this won't last long......I'M TIRED!!!
Well I have a ton of things to get done before I go to bed. Pack, clean fridge, drink a margarita, laundry, clean in general, dishes, drink a margarita, pay bills, take trash out and then bed. Sound like an exciting Tuesday night! I will try to post something while the boys and I are staying at Kims house, otherwise you won't hear from me for a couple weeks.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Boys will be boys
I don't think I can wait until January. The American Idol fans know what I'm talking about. The next season of AI starts and that it toooooo far away. As most of you know my dad comes over every Tuesday and brings dinner and we watch AI. Yes, we know we are losers. But Jordan won! I'd like to take credit for her victory since I did stay on the phone until 10:00 p.m. last night voting for her but I won't. Oops, I forgot Chad said I should be embarrassed that I voted and to not tell anyone. My secrets safe, right?
Today Adam graduated from the lazy-man-army crawl to an actual crawl. We were at Aunt Kim's house and she told Adam she was going to get him. He got so excited that he pushed that butt in the air, tucked those knees under and took off. It was a proud moment for mommy. Of course it was a little sloppy and we do need to work on it but he did it. Now he can keep up with Jack.
As I posted earlier about the boys not sharing the ball, well we continue to have issues. Usually it's Jack taking the toy right out of Adam's hand. Adam then cries this heavy hearted broken cry. I then usually take the toy out of Jack's hand, give the toy back to Adam and hand Jack something different. I have started to try to let them figure it out and will only intervene if needed. Well, today Adam decided he wanted Jack's toy and he pushed him to the ground. Jack fell back and hit his head on the floor. Adam continued to grab the dog collar (yes, I let my kids chew on Lola's collar) then he went about his business. Jack cried for a second and was over it. I think it's time I start reading about how to deal with these boys as they get older.
I also have discovered something today. It crossed my mind before but I didn't really figure it out until today. What, you say is the big discovery? Well, Jack likes to poop in a clean diaper. I don't know how many times that I have changed his diaper and literally 2 minutes later I smell something. And it's not roses I'm smelling either. That little stinker waits until he has a clean diaper on to poo. I guess I don't blame him but I change enough diapers to have to deal with that. And as those who have watched Adam and Jack know there are a lot of diapers to be changed! When do I start potty training?
Today Adam graduated from the lazy-man-army crawl to an actual crawl. We were at Aunt Kim's house and she told Adam she was going to get him. He got so excited that he pushed that butt in the air, tucked those knees under and took off. It was a proud moment for mommy. Of course it was a little sloppy and we do need to work on it but he did it. Now he can keep up with Jack.
As I posted earlier about the boys not sharing the ball, well we continue to have issues. Usually it's Jack taking the toy right out of Adam's hand. Adam then cries this heavy hearted broken cry. I then usually take the toy out of Jack's hand, give the toy back to Adam and hand Jack something different. I have started to try to let them figure it out and will only intervene if needed. Well, today Adam decided he wanted Jack's toy and he pushed him to the ground. Jack fell back and hit his head on the floor. Adam continued to grab the dog collar (yes, I let my kids chew on Lola's collar) then he went about his business. Jack cried for a second and was over it. I think it's time I start reading about how to deal with these boys as they get older.
I also have discovered something today. It crossed my mind before but I didn't really figure it out until today. What, you say is the big discovery? Well, Jack likes to poop in a clean diaper. I don't know how many times that I have changed his diaper and literally 2 minutes later I smell something. And it's not roses I'm smelling either. That little stinker waits until he has a clean diaper on to poo. I guess I don't blame him but I change enough diapers to have to deal with that. And as those who have watched Adam and Jack know there are a lot of diapers to be changed! When do I start potty training?
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Monday already?
This weekend seemed to have flown by. I can't believe tomorrow is another Monday (I actually like Mondays). The boys and I (and Lola of course) picked Chad up at the airport on Friday. Chad gets so excited to see Adam and Jack. The boys are always thrilled to see daddy. I think they get sick of playing with me everyday! We took Adam and Jack to the Plaza to see some of our friends that were in town for a wedding. We ate at Baja 600. It was good to see everyone and to pass the boys off to them so Chad and I could enjoy our lunch! Today we went out to lunch and stopped by Charlie's house. Now it's almost 7:00pm, Chads on his way to the airport, the boys are asleep, and I'm having a margarita (or two).
So I bought a ball for the boys today. I thought they would like to have a bigger rubber ball. Well this is the first time with a toy that they do not want to share. When I bought it I didn't even think about buying two because they usually share. Well when one had the ball the other would chase it and take it. The tears were flowing today. I went back and got another ball. It's the best .98 cents I've ever spent.
The scoop with the house is that the movers pack us up on Wednesday May 30th. At that point the boys and I will probably stay at Kim's house. Chad will drive to Columbus in the Yukon with Lola and Baxter on Friday June 1st. We have posession of our new house on Wednesday June 6th, so the movers will drop our stuff off then. The boys and I (and maybe Nana) will fly to Columbus either Thursday or Friday and Chad will pick us up. That's the plan as of today. I'm glad we at least are starting to talk about a plan.
So I bought a ball for the boys today. I thought they would like to have a bigger rubber ball. Well this is the first time with a toy that they do not want to share. When I bought it I didn't even think about buying two because they usually share. Well when one had the ball the other would chase it and take it. The tears were flowing today. I went back and got another ball. It's the best .98 cents I've ever spent.
The scoop with the house is that the movers pack us up on Wednesday May 30th. At that point the boys and I will probably stay at Kim's house. Chad will drive to Columbus in the Yukon with Lola and Baxter on Friday June 1st. We have posession of our new house on Wednesday June 6th, so the movers will drop our stuff off then. The boys and I (and maybe Nana) will fly to Columbus either Thursday or Friday and Chad will pick us up. That's the plan as of today. I'm glad we at least are starting to talk about a plan.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Home Sweet Home
I did it. I left the boys for exactly 26 hours and 45 minutes. And you know what? Everyone survived! I wasn't worried about the boys, I was worried about me. It's weird going from a crazy busy schedule, always worring about naps and when the next bottle will be or why they are crying, to nothing. I literally got on the airplane and did nothing for the last 26 hours. I only had to worry about myself! It was a great feeling, but I was extremely excited to come home. I may complain about my boring/busy days with the boys but I realized I LOVE IT. The boys and I have routine and life that works for us and we like it. I'm so lucky to stay home with them!
So, yes, yes we did find a house! (Picture is above) We will reside at 6781 Upper Brook Way soon. Soon is my guess. We really aren't sure of any details. The relo gal that's supose to be helping us doesn't call Chad back when she should, so there are a lot of things in the air. All I know is that I love our new house. It's in a cute, friendly, family neighborhood called The Greens of Hampsted Village. Our house is sooooo cute. It has what they call a "bonus room" on the second floor. It's a room that will have a t.v. and all of the boys' toys. If you want to see the house you can go to www.realtor.com. Click on "advanced search" (it's in small letters on the home page), then scroll down and enter the MLS number 2650480. It's the house in New Albany, Ohio. It's white with navy blue shutters. So cute!
Not a whole lot new with the boys. We think Jack might say "nana." Nana was working on it while she was here watching the boys. They both still have 2 teeth on the bottom, 3 and a half on top. Adam is my biter. He will lay his head in your lap and just when you say "ohhhh, how cute, he wants to cuddle" he bites you! Jack is the one who bites the furniture. They both have several teeth marks on their cribs. Naughty boys! Can you believe they will be 1 on June 26th! How did my little babies turn into little boys?
Well I will keep everyone posted on our move. Hopefully in the next few days we know more. I'm such a planner that this being in limbo is driving me crazy!
Monday, May 14, 2007
Bye-Bye Mommy....
Happy Mothers Day to all the mommies out there. I do realize it is Monday and Mothers Day was yesterday. Hey I'm surprised it's only Monday! I had a wonderful Mothers Day. We didn't do too much, just spent time together. I had to take Chad to the airport around 6:00 p.m. so I went to Kim's house on the way home. She was having a cookout so the boys and I hung out for a little bit. I ended up putting them to bed at 8:30 (they usually go down around 7:00), I thought they would sleep in. We got up at 5:30 a.m.....
We had a great visit with Grandma Jenny. She came on Wednesday evening. We she arrived at the airport I told her I would pick her up in the front of the airport so I didn't have to lug the boys around. Of course we were planning to surprise her at her gate. When she finally got off the plane and saw us she was thrilled! Her trip always seems to go so fast. We didn't do much, but that's what make the trip so great. We played with the boys on a blanket under the shaded tree most of the time. The boys love it! Since they don't like the grass I don't have to worry about them crawling off the blanket.
Well I'm going to do it. That's right, I'm going to leave the boys with nana and go to Columbus to look at houses. I'm sad to leave them. I haven't been apart from them yet. I know they will be fine, but I will miss them. They will remember me, right? I'm going to actually try to enjoy my freedom and time away from them. A whole 24 hours without poopy diapers, bottles, fussiness, crying, "mama mama mama mama mama mama", and "mama mama mama mama mama", might actually be a nice change. I leave Wednesday morning and return home Thursday morning. Short trip but I need to start out with baby steps.
We had a great visit with Grandma Jenny. She came on Wednesday evening. We she arrived at the airport I told her I would pick her up in the front of the airport so I didn't have to lug the boys around. Of course we were planning to surprise her at her gate. When she finally got off the plane and saw us she was thrilled! Her trip always seems to go so fast. We didn't do much, but that's what make the trip so great. We played with the boys on a blanket under the shaded tree most of the time. The boys love it! Since they don't like the grass I don't have to worry about them crawling off the blanket.
Well I'm going to do it. That's right, I'm going to leave the boys with nana and go to Columbus to look at houses. I'm sad to leave them. I haven't been apart from them yet. I know they will be fine, but I will miss them. They will remember me, right? I'm going to actually try to enjoy my freedom and time away from them. A whole 24 hours without poopy diapers, bottles, fussiness, crying, "mama mama mama mama mama mama", and "mama mama mama mama mama", might actually be a nice change. I leave Wednesday morning and return home Thursday morning. Short trip but I need to start out with baby steps.
Monday, May 7, 2007
Grandma Jenny is coming!
My mom, grandma Jenny, is coming to visit on Wednesday. She will be staying with us until Sunday. What a great way to spend our Mothers day! She has not seen the boys since our trip to Kalamazoo in December. I keep asking her what she wants to do while she is here and all she says is "play with those boys." Of course I know we will go shopping! I bet we will also drink wine and Margaritas, watch movies, have coffee on the deck, eat lots of junk food, and talk all night. I can't wait!
Well the weirdest thing is happening with Jack. There is this song on a cartoon that when I sing it he cries. It first happened the other day. I kept singing it and he was crying but it took me a while to figure out that it is that song. So of course I grabbed the video camera and started singing. Sure enough he started crying. It's not a mad or loud cry, it's a soft almost sad cry. Chad can even sing the song different than me and Jack will get sad. The words are "You are my best friend, I love you." I can sing any other song and he likes it but this one touches a nerve. Chris, our Parents As Teachers lady, is coming Thursday so I will ask her about this. It's so crazy. I wonder what he is associating the song with?
The boys are definitely calling me "mama." Every time I leave the room or go out of their eye sight they both chant "mamamamamama." We even went to the mall today and Adam was being a little fussy so I picked him up, the whole time I was holding him he was yelling "mama, mama, mama." It was cute but Adam has a loud voice so it echoed through out. All of the grandmas and moms that heard him smiled or laughed.
You will be relieved to know that I read in my "What to Expect, the First Years" book that babies banging their heads is normal. Regarding my previous post about Jack banging his head. Apparently he is learning about rhythm and that is his way of expressing it. Hey, if that's what the book says I'm going with it. Chad and I just thought he would be the athletic baby...
Saturday, May 5, 2007
"Bye-Bye"
Not a whole lot going on with us. The boys and I went to Wichita on Wednesday and came home Friday afternoon. Chad was out of town from Sunday until Friday so we headed to nana and papa's house for a little "vacation." It truely is a vacation for me. It's so nice to have someone else helping me keep an eye on the boys. Now that they are crawling it's like I can't turn my eyes away for one second.
Papa taught Adam to wave "bye-bye." He's not an expert on it yet but he will wave when he wants to. I tried to teach Jack but all he does is shake his head sideways as if he's saying "no-no-no-no." I have discovered Jack's new thing is to bang his head on things. The other day I heard a thumping noise over and over again. I went to the dining room where he was playing and he was sitting with his back to the wall banging his head. After a few more bangs I finally moved him in the other room. Chad noticed him banging his head this morning against the couch. At least that is soft!
Well, I had a first yesterday. A first with poopy in the bathtub! I now give the boys baths together (as you can see from the picture below) and did so last night. As they were splashing and giggling, all the sudden Adam got that serious look. I knew as soon as he turned red what he had done. I unplugged the tub and pulled both boys out. Sure enough it was poo. Not the kind that you pick up with toilet paper and put in the toilet poo either. Needless to say I had to scrub the tub and toys.
Chad looked at a few houses last week when he was in Columbus. Out of the bunch he looked at only one sorta caught his eye. He will look next week too. Hopefully something will come up quickly.
Papa taught Adam to wave "bye-bye." He's not an expert on it yet but he will wave when he wants to. I tried to teach Jack but all he does is shake his head sideways as if he's saying "no-no-no-no." I have discovered Jack's new thing is to bang his head on things. The other day I heard a thumping noise over and over again. I went to the dining room where he was playing and he was sitting with his back to the wall banging his head. After a few more bangs I finally moved him in the other room. Chad noticed him banging his head this morning against the couch. At least that is soft!
Well, I had a first yesterday. A first with poopy in the bathtub! I now give the boys baths together (as you can see from the picture below) and did so last night. As they were splashing and giggling, all the sudden Adam got that serious look. I knew as soon as he turned red what he had done. I unplugged the tub and pulled both boys out. Sure enough it was poo. Not the kind that you pick up with toilet paper and put in the toilet poo either. Needless to say I had to scrub the tub and toys.
Chad looked at a few houses last week when he was in Columbus. Out of the bunch he looked at only one sorta caught his eye. He will look next week too. Hopefully something will come up quickly.
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