Just wanted to write some things down before I forget everything about this stage!
Joshua took his very first step tonight, and did so a few times today. He is so motivated to walk, and wants to chase after his big brother. They have so much fun together, and Jacob truly amazes me every day with how sweet and loving he is towards his little brother. He loves encouraging him, clapping for him, laughing with him, and trying to get him to do some funny things, like hide under the table. I think they will be giving me a run for it pretty soon!
Joshua babbles all day every day, and loves to talk. He says baby very clearly. He has started to play his own games of peek-a-boo, and has finally really figured out the cup and is able to drink quite a bit from it! Here's hoping to ditching the bottle as easily as Jacob did at the first birthday mark! Joshua is definitely stubborn though, and will look at you and fake laugh when you say no if he really wants to do something. Jacob thinks it's hilarious when I actually have to yell at Joshua if he is going for something that will hurt him.
Joshua is starting to enjoy more table foods, and has now tried small bites of turkey and mashed potatoes in preparation for Thanksgiving. He still isn't a big fan of table food really, unless it is some form of a cracker, but he doesn't spit anything out. I think it will all work itself out after we are done with formula and onto milk and a more regular meal situation. He is down to four bottles a day...no necessarily happy about it every day, but I wanted to start getting rid of the bottle between his lunch and dinner and getting him use to a snack instead. So, he gets watered-down juice and crackers or yogurt or whatever for snack after his nap instead of the bottle. It's also worked out getting him back to an earlier bed time because he's not staying up so late for the last bottle.
Jacob is hilarious. Beyond hilarious. He makes me laugh every day. He named our Elf on the Shelf Purple Flamthrower. Purple Flamethrower should be arriving Saturday, the same day we are planning on putting up our tree and our Christmas decorations. Jacob counts to 10 in Spanish now, which I have to admit is completely thanks to Dora. He loves to count, and loves to talk about new things he figures out. He is super into Transformers right now, and has been wanting me to read him Polar Express constantly. He is just such an easy three year old that sometimes I forget how young he really is. He will be three and a half at the end of the month, and I know I will desperately miss my little boy soon....four sounds so old and I hope May 31 takes its sweet time getting here so I can enjoy a three year old for a long time.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Life Lessons
My dearest Jacob,
Yesterday I was beyond proud of you. Not little boy proud. Turning into a man proud. I caught a glimpse of the person you are, the boy you will be, and the man you are becoming.
Daily, we talk about little boy things: cars, trucks, numbers, colors, shapes, bodily functions, sharing, dancing, running, singing.
Weekly, we have the opportunity to talk about big boy things: making friends, saying no to strangers, private parts, listening to mommy, following the teacher's instructions.
But, every so often the opportunity presents itself to talk about your character. The type of person you want to be, making right choices, and sometimes not getting instant satisfaction.
The day started out wonderful with you off to preschool. We talked over breakfast about after your nap, you would play with the two little boys behind us, and their 3 little boy friends, one who is in your preschool class. I was very excited at the first opportunity for you to play with someone from your preschool class outside of the school setting.
After lunch, you took a nap, excited to wake up and go to your friends' house. When you woke up, we quickly got you dressed, combed your bedhead, talked about calling your friend's mommy "Mrs. XXX." We grabbed our bag and walked around the corner to our neighbor's house.
You rang the doorbell.
You knocked.
You rang the doorbell two more times.
I told you Mommy might have made a mistake and confused dates. You looked sad.
I went home and got a text that your friend was very sick and had to get to the doctor, and we would have to reschedule.
I explained to you, and at first, you were upset. You didn't whine or cry, you just told me how you were feeling and that you wanted to play with your friends.
I thought about how to make your afternoon better, and decided we could actually do something to show you how to be thoughtful, caring and considerate of your friends. How to be a good friend. How to do the right thing, even if it is a small gesture.
We took a brown lunch bag and put two Toy Story soup cans inside. We put a label on the outside saying "feel better soon."
Then, I let you sit on my lap and drive over to your friend's house (yes, you controlled the steering wheel, and were so happy!).
I opened the door, and you ran up the walk and put the bag on the front porch. You carefully fixed it in the middle of the door mat, and hopped back to the car.
I will never forget the look on your face when I turned around in the car before pulling off and told you how proud I was of you.
How it was hard to understand that we couldn't play, but sometimes your friends get sick, and to be a good friend, it is nice to do things for others and let them know you care about how they are feeling. That you took the time to show them you care and hope they get better soon. I told you not many three year olds would not whine or throw a fit about not getting to play with their friends. Jacob, you were such a wonderful example of how to turn a bad situation into a positive. I was beyond proud of how you handled yourself, and how you were able to explain back to me why you were being a good friend. You talked about giving soup to your friends all night, and into the next morning. You showed pure joy in leaving soup for your friend. You never even once cared we took the soup out of our own pantry...soup that was purchased for you, and you picked it out yourself.
And, then you broke my heart into a million pieces and wrapped me around you finger.
You told me, "You can always count on me, Mommy."
Yes, Jacob, I can definitely always count on you.
You are wonderful, bright, energetic, and wise beyond your years.
I caught a glimpse yesterday of what a wonderful man you are becoming, and the path you are taking in making the right choices, caring about others, and knowing you are making a difference in other people's lives.
I am beyond proud of you for showing me your little personality in a big way.
I love you more than jelly on toast, with a hippopotamus on top, with a bird on his back and fish cleaning his teeth. (We say this to each other before bed EVERY day).
Love always,
Mommy
P.S. You get to go to the park with all of these boys next week. You more than deserve a day to play.
Yesterday I was beyond proud of you. Not little boy proud. Turning into a man proud. I caught a glimpse of the person you are, the boy you will be, and the man you are becoming.
Daily, we talk about little boy things: cars, trucks, numbers, colors, shapes, bodily functions, sharing, dancing, running, singing.
Weekly, we have the opportunity to talk about big boy things: making friends, saying no to strangers, private parts, listening to mommy, following the teacher's instructions.
But, every so often the opportunity presents itself to talk about your character. The type of person you want to be, making right choices, and sometimes not getting instant satisfaction.
The day started out wonderful with you off to preschool. We talked over breakfast about after your nap, you would play with the two little boys behind us, and their 3 little boy friends, one who is in your preschool class. I was very excited at the first opportunity for you to play with someone from your preschool class outside of the school setting.
After lunch, you took a nap, excited to wake up and go to your friends' house. When you woke up, we quickly got you dressed, combed your bedhead, talked about calling your friend's mommy "Mrs. XXX." We grabbed our bag and walked around the corner to our neighbor's house.
You rang the doorbell.
You knocked.
You rang the doorbell two more times.
I told you Mommy might have made a mistake and confused dates. You looked sad.
I went home and got a text that your friend was very sick and had to get to the doctor, and we would have to reschedule.
I explained to you, and at first, you were upset. You didn't whine or cry, you just told me how you were feeling and that you wanted to play with your friends.
I thought about how to make your afternoon better, and decided we could actually do something to show you how to be thoughtful, caring and considerate of your friends. How to be a good friend. How to do the right thing, even if it is a small gesture.
We took a brown lunch bag and put two Toy Story soup cans inside. We put a label on the outside saying "feel better soon."
Then, I let you sit on my lap and drive over to your friend's house (yes, you controlled the steering wheel, and were so happy!).
I opened the door, and you ran up the walk and put the bag on the front porch. You carefully fixed it in the middle of the door mat, and hopped back to the car.
I will never forget the look on your face when I turned around in the car before pulling off and told you how proud I was of you.
How it was hard to understand that we couldn't play, but sometimes your friends get sick, and to be a good friend, it is nice to do things for others and let them know you care about how they are feeling. That you took the time to show them you care and hope they get better soon. I told you not many three year olds would not whine or throw a fit about not getting to play with their friends. Jacob, you were such a wonderful example of how to turn a bad situation into a positive. I was beyond proud of how you handled yourself, and how you were able to explain back to me why you were being a good friend. You talked about giving soup to your friends all night, and into the next morning. You showed pure joy in leaving soup for your friend. You never even once cared we took the soup out of our own pantry...soup that was purchased for you, and you picked it out yourself.
And, then you broke my heart into a million pieces and wrapped me around you finger.
You told me, "You can always count on me, Mommy."
Yes, Jacob, I can definitely always count on you.
You are wonderful, bright, energetic, and wise beyond your years.
I caught a glimpse yesterday of what a wonderful man you are becoming, and the path you are taking in making the right choices, caring about others, and knowing you are making a difference in other people's lives.
I am beyond proud of you for showing me your little personality in a big way.
I love you more than jelly on toast, with a hippopotamus on top, with a bird on his back and fish cleaning his teeth. (We say this to each other before bed EVERY day).
Love always,
Mommy
P.S. You get to go to the park with all of these boys next week. You more than deserve a day to play.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Back-to-School Night
Tonight was Jacob's back-to-school night for preschool. Time goes by so fast - now I'm a parent at these things?!
I was so proud of our little guy. The teacher told us that Jacob is so nice, plays with everyone so nice, and they love having him in class. He follows all the rules, listens and talks so well, and they said he is really smart. That's such a great compliment to hear as a mom!
Jacob and Joshua are both sick. I took them to the doctor yesterday, and Jacob just has a cold and Joshua has a double ear infection. But, it is Jacob who is doing the worst - he is just miserable. He didn't even want his ice cream tonight at the ice cream social.
Jacob has been singing "I-B, I-B, I-B, that's the book for me!" I didn't know what this was, and his teachers said it is from a CD they play sometimes in class - "B-I-B-L-E that's the book for me." So funny that he picked up on that!
They said every morning he comes in and spells his name for them while he finds his hook. He is so proud to tell his teachers every day that he knows how to spell his name.
I'm so proud of my little guy I could burst. He loves school, and is doing such a great job already!
I was so proud of our little guy. The teacher told us that Jacob is so nice, plays with everyone so nice, and they love having him in class. He follows all the rules, listens and talks so well, and they said he is really smart. That's such a great compliment to hear as a mom!
Jacob and Joshua are both sick. I took them to the doctor yesterday, and Jacob just has a cold and Joshua has a double ear infection. But, it is Jacob who is doing the worst - he is just miserable. He didn't even want his ice cream tonight at the ice cream social.
Jacob has been singing "I-B, I-B, I-B, that's the book for me!" I didn't know what this was, and his teachers said it is from a CD they play sometimes in class - "B-I-B-L-E that's the book for me." So funny that he picked up on that!
They said every morning he comes in and spells his name for them while he finds his hook. He is so proud to tell his teachers every day that he knows how to spell his name.
I'm so proud of my little guy I could burst. He loves school, and is doing such a great job already!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Dinosaurs, New Moves, Potty Fun, Boys
Dinosaurs.
This morning we woke up and decided to head to the children's museum to beat the 100 degree weather we were having. Even though it is Friday, and I am exhausted (Bob is rarely home during the week these days because of work), but I knew we would have fun if I just got us all packed up and did it! We were there right when the museum opened and spent time playing dinosaurs, looking at trains, going through the dragons area, and hitting up Playscape at the end. I loved seeing Jacob understand different aspects of the dinosaurs exhibit. He even drew a picture of a triceratops fighting a T-Rex. I loved it! Definitely a keeper. He loves to learn new things. Joshua of course stayed awake the entire time (the boy does not sleep!) and had a good time watching trains, touching as much as possible, and laughing with his brother. The boys took a good nap this afternoon.
New Moves.
Jacob has some stellar new dance moves. His dancing is so fun to watch, and he really gets into it. I love watching his new moves and how proud he is of his balance when he dances, haha.
Potty Fun.
Since Joshua follows Jacob into the bathroom every time, Jacob has now starting waiting to pee until Joshua crawls around the corner. Jacob goes into the bathroom, pulls his pants down, and then waits to hear Joshua's hands slapping down on the ground on his way to the bathroom. He will not pee until he sees Joshua's little face round the corner.
Boys.
Some updates on the boys:
- Joshua understands the word "no." He actually will turn around and look at me and do this fake laugh he has that is adorable and hilarious.
- Jacob has started asking "how much bucks it is?" when he wants to know how much something costs.
- Mom ordered pizza and breadsticks from Pizza Hut tonight for diner. Jacob asked us "who snot on these breadsticks?" because of the little crumbs on top.
- Sometimes when Jacob comes out of his room after nap, I have to take a second look because he is looking so old, and so tall. He is just unbelievably handsome, funny, sweet and is looking way too old lately!
- Jacob is in a big poop stage - wanting to talk about poop all the time. I told him that he cannot talk about poop at school, just at home. So he starts chanting, "Poop! Pee! Toots!"
- Joshua is pulling up like a crazy man and desperately trying to stand on his own. He is going to be our daring little man, for sure.
This morning we woke up and decided to head to the children's museum to beat the 100 degree weather we were having. Even though it is Friday, and I am exhausted (Bob is rarely home during the week these days because of work), but I knew we would have fun if I just got us all packed up and did it! We were there right when the museum opened and spent time playing dinosaurs, looking at trains, going through the dragons area, and hitting up Playscape at the end. I loved seeing Jacob understand different aspects of the dinosaurs exhibit. He even drew a picture of a triceratops fighting a T-Rex. I loved it! Definitely a keeper. He loves to learn new things. Joshua of course stayed awake the entire time (the boy does not sleep!) and had a good time watching trains, touching as much as possible, and laughing with his brother. The boys took a good nap this afternoon.
New Moves.
Jacob has some stellar new dance moves. His dancing is so fun to watch, and he really gets into it. I love watching his new moves and how proud he is of his balance when he dances, haha.
Potty Fun.
Since Joshua follows Jacob into the bathroom every time, Jacob has now starting waiting to pee until Joshua crawls around the corner. Jacob goes into the bathroom, pulls his pants down, and then waits to hear Joshua's hands slapping down on the ground on his way to the bathroom. He will not pee until he sees Joshua's little face round the corner.
Boys.
Some updates on the boys:
- Joshua understands the word "no." He actually will turn around and look at me and do this fake laugh he has that is adorable and hilarious.
- Jacob has started asking "how much bucks it is?" when he wants to know how much something costs.
- Mom ordered pizza and breadsticks from Pizza Hut tonight for diner. Jacob asked us "who snot on these breadsticks?" because of the little crumbs on top.
- Sometimes when Jacob comes out of his room after nap, I have to take a second look because he is looking so old, and so tall. He is just unbelievably handsome, funny, sweet and is looking way too old lately!
- Jacob is in a big poop stage - wanting to talk about poop all the time. I told him that he cannot talk about poop at school, just at home. So he starts chanting, "Poop! Pee! Toots!"
- Joshua is pulling up like a crazy man and desperately trying to stand on his own. He is going to be our daring little man, for sure.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Flowers for Mommy
I found the popular Crock Pot Girls on Facebook and decided to make a chicken spaghetti recipe, but lacked the noodles. So, we were off to Wal-Mart this morning to get that and a few other things (like a new monster truck for Jacob).
I thought Joshua would take a nap, but he was still awake, so Jacob pushed Joshua in the cart. It is so cute to see Joshua sitting up in the cart and looking around at his surroundings.
We pick up what we needed, and I gave Jacob a little more freedom and run down a few aisles because it was early, there was no one there, and it is so freakin hot outside that I knew this was the best shot he had at stretching his legs today.
We pick out a monster truck with dirty tires, swing through and pick up some extra packs of crayons, and then head to the register.
On the way to the register, we pass the jewelry counter, where there are some random areas of flowers set up to get your last minute purchase. Jacob picks up a bouquet of flowers and says, "I have an idea. I'll buy flowers for Mommy!" He threw the flowers into the buggy. I started to take them out and put them back, but then saw the big smile on his face and how proud he was for picking up some flowers for me, that I picked Jacob up in the store, kissed him a million times, and reminded him how perfect he is and how happy he makes me. Best $10 I have ever spent! Here are the most beautiful, special, perfect flowers I have ever gotten!
The chicken spaghetti was delicious, and I also made whoopie pies from a Pillsbury kit we picked up at Wal-Mart pre-flower buying. Also delicious.
And, here is a picture of Jacob and Joshua before preschool Wednesday morning. Yes, Jacob's shoulder is wet because Joshua climbs up Jacob constantly, and he slobbered all over his shoulder. Jacob thinks this is hilarious and will put himself in front of Joshua just waiting to be climbed on and tackled. They are too funny together.
Best picture I could get - Joshua was trying to get away, and Jacob pulled him up by the back of his shirt.
I thought Joshua would take a nap, but he was still awake, so Jacob pushed Joshua in the cart. It is so cute to see Joshua sitting up in the cart and looking around at his surroundings.
We pick up what we needed, and I gave Jacob a little more freedom and run down a few aisles because it was early, there was no one there, and it is so freakin hot outside that I knew this was the best shot he had at stretching his legs today.
We pick out a monster truck with dirty tires, swing through and pick up some extra packs of crayons, and then head to the register.
On the way to the register, we pass the jewelry counter, where there are some random areas of flowers set up to get your last minute purchase. Jacob picks up a bouquet of flowers and says, "I have an idea. I'll buy flowers for Mommy!" He threw the flowers into the buggy. I started to take them out and put them back, but then saw the big smile on his face and how proud he was for picking up some flowers for me, that I picked Jacob up in the store, kissed him a million times, and reminded him how perfect he is and how happy he makes me. Best $10 I have ever spent! Here are the most beautiful, special, perfect flowers I have ever gotten!
The chicken spaghetti was delicious, and I also made whoopie pies from a Pillsbury kit we picked up at Wal-Mart pre-flower buying. Also delicious.
And, here is a picture of Jacob and Joshua before preschool Wednesday morning. Yes, Jacob's shoulder is wet because Joshua climbs up Jacob constantly, and he slobbered all over his shoulder. Jacob thinks this is hilarious and will put himself in front of Joshua just waiting to be climbed on and tackled. They are too funny together.
Best picture I could get - Joshua was trying to get away, and Jacob pulled him up by the back of his shirt.Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Big Kids
Tuesday morning we woke up and got Jacob off to preschool. It was the first day of carpool line, meaning the teachers come out and take the kids out of the car and walk them in and we stay in the car. I prepared Jacob, and he was great with it. He was happy, and we said good bye before we got up tot he teacher and he just got out and walked in, no big deal. So big.
I absolutely love trying to get as much information out of Jacob about his day as possible. The first day he told me that he sat next to Lucas and Maddox, had crackers and water for a snack, played outside on the playground, and that the teachers didn't make them clean up. He also talked a lot about Gavin, and brought home a picture of stickers. His name was written in purple because the teacher wanted to write his name in his favorite color. He told the teacher how to spell his name, and he said the teachers taught him how to jump and do a 180. Not sure what song that goes to, but I'm sure it went to something! And, he read a book about a dog (ended up being Biscuit).
Wednesday was another successful day at school, and he had animal crackers and water for snack, and apparently played with a camera that he shared with Lucas. They went to the library, and will check out their first book next week.
I bring him a juice box each day because he has been so thirsty after school. He is tired, but actually not as tired as I was expecting. I'm REALLY glad he only goes twice a week instead of three days a week. I also didn't realize that he is one of 4 of the youngest kids in the 3's preschool (32 kids between all the classes) but is easily one of the 2 or 3 tallest kids. He looks so much older than his late birthday gives away, and he knows so much that he sounds older, too. I'm so proud of my little guy.
He has been really into outer space lately, and now will tell my parents and Bob about how hot Mercury is, how cold Pluto is, we live on planet Earth, the planets go around the sun, Saturn has rings around it, and that you have to take a space shuttle to get to another planet. But, you can take a boat or a plane to get to China. He is a little sponge, and I love it.
Joshua is now waving socially (will wave hi and bye instead of just random) and called Jacob "bubba" today. He likes to make this fake laugh sound, and crawls super fast. He follows Jacob everywhere, and now tries to climb up Jacob every time he is on the ground. He started cruising along furniture a little bit today, but he tries to let go and turn around, which of course is crazy! Joshua is becoming just too funny!
I love these boys, and I love this stage we are in. I'm so proud of both boys in their transitions, and how well they are dealing with everything going on in our new phase of life right now.
I absolutely love trying to get as much information out of Jacob about his day as possible. The first day he told me that he sat next to Lucas and Maddox, had crackers and water for a snack, played outside on the playground, and that the teachers didn't make them clean up. He also talked a lot about Gavin, and brought home a picture of stickers. His name was written in purple because the teacher wanted to write his name in his favorite color. He told the teacher how to spell his name, and he said the teachers taught him how to jump and do a 180. Not sure what song that goes to, but I'm sure it went to something! And, he read a book about a dog (ended up being Biscuit).
Wednesday was another successful day at school, and he had animal crackers and water for snack, and apparently played with a camera that he shared with Lucas. They went to the library, and will check out their first book next week.
I bring him a juice box each day because he has been so thirsty after school. He is tired, but actually not as tired as I was expecting. I'm REALLY glad he only goes twice a week instead of three days a week. I also didn't realize that he is one of 4 of the youngest kids in the 3's preschool (32 kids between all the classes) but is easily one of the 2 or 3 tallest kids. He looks so much older than his late birthday gives away, and he knows so much that he sounds older, too. I'm so proud of my little guy.
He has been really into outer space lately, and now will tell my parents and Bob about how hot Mercury is, how cold Pluto is, we live on planet Earth, the planets go around the sun, Saturn has rings around it, and that you have to take a space shuttle to get to another planet. But, you can take a boat or a plane to get to China. He is a little sponge, and I love it.
Joshua is now waving socially (will wave hi and bye instead of just random) and called Jacob "bubba" today. He likes to make this fake laugh sound, and crawls super fast. He follows Jacob everywhere, and now tries to climb up Jacob every time he is on the ground. He started cruising along furniture a little bit today, but he tries to let go and turn around, which of course is crazy! Joshua is becoming just too funny!
I love these boys, and I love this stage we are in. I'm so proud of both boys in their transitions, and how well they are dealing with everything going on in our new phase of life right now.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Last Day of Freedom
Even though Jacob's first day of preschool was last week, tomorrow is the first full day and the start of his first regular schedule of school - every Tuesday and Wednesday for two and a half hours each day. Last week's first day was just an orientation type day for the kids where they were only there for an hour and fifteen minutes and the parents were all in the lobby getting to know each other.
I joke that today was our "last day of freedom" because it is the last day before we are officially a "scheduled" family. Making sure our kids get to bed at a certain time, having to take a bath that night and not in the morning if we didn't get to it, getting everything ready for the morning, etc.
What a wonderful day to end our "freedom"! It was amazing weather, the boys woke up early and we were able to get outside super early. We played with sidewalk chalk, drew a road for Jacob's cars, and camped out under the tree in the front yard for most of the morning. Around Joshua's morning nap time we ran real quick tot he bank and then to mail some things, and then we home within 15 minutes and headed to the backyard for some fun on the swing set. I love how Jacob and Joshua watch each other swing back and forth, we sing songs together, and both boys laugh so hard!
I pulled Joshua's high chair out on the deck and we had a picnic lunch. I love seeing the boys sitting together and just having a wonderful lunch together. I still can't believe I have both of my boys at this stage already where they interact together, and I can't wait to see how they play together when Joshua is actually walking! We just sat and laughed together, and I love hearing everything Jacob has to say and all of his questions about trying to figure out how the world works and how things are built and what animals do, etc.
After lunch and some more playing, we took naps. Jacob woke up a little early and came out and cuddled on the couch, asking me to rub his belly and his back and his head. I soaked it up, knowing he's not going to be at this stage forever!
We baked brownies and then headed outside to play in the sprinkler. Joshua usually really enjoys it, but wasn't really into it today. Jacob discovered a part in the grass that turned to mud and went to work splashing away in his little mud puddle, getting filthy! It was hilarious!
After the splashing, he played monster trucks while Joshua tried his hardest to climb up the trunk of the tree.
We headed inside for dinner, and then out to ride bikes and Joshua fell asleep in the stroller. Jacob just took his time on his bike tonight instead of pedaling so fast I can't keep up, so it was nice to listen to him singing songs while he rode along. Lately, he's been fascinated with the cactus around the corner, so he always rides down there to look and then we turn around and come back home.
My parents ended up coming down to help with bath time, which was so nice to be able to bathe both boys and not have to hurry. Bob is gone 4 nights a week, so bed time and bath time aren't quite as relaxing on those nights - I try my best, but sometimes we have to hurry the bath along a little more than other nights just because I'm the only one here.
I loved reading Jacob his books tonight, and then he read me one that he has memorized, and he went to sleep. I can't believe tomorrow morning we are really into full swing of preschool years and my little man is going to be Mr. Independent and making new friends and learning new things all on his own. I hope that he has such a wonderful time, and hope that I have prepared his as best as possible so he has a smooth transition and can really enjoy his time at preschool.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
1st Day of Preschool
Today was the first day of preschool for Jacob! He is in a two day preschool for two and a half hours each day. It is officially the first time someone other than mom and dad or grandma and grandpa have been in charge! I cannot believe we are already into the school years with this guy!
We enjoyed an early wake-up call of 6 a.m. (just when Jacob normally wakes up - we didn't have to be to school until 9!). I made some blueberry pancakes and cut them into a fire truck and train. And, of course, some chocolate milk :)
Posing with his cool school bag. Every kid in the school has to have the same tote bag, so they recommend you decorating the bag. We bought some iron on letters and patches to decorate, but only the "J" and the "B" stuck, so we had to sew all of the letters on. Bob did almost all of the sewing while I cleaned and got everything else ready. We were up until 2 a.m. the night before his first day!
Walking into school. I had to take a quick picture because he decided this is the best way to carry his bag. He stuck his hand on his head and walked this way because the bag wouldn't slide down his shoulder.
He walked in and found his name all by himself and hung up his bag. I was so proud of him!
He started playing right away, and had a really good time. We had no tears, and a really great transition. Only half of the class was there today - they have the other half coming tomorrow. The real schedule begins next week. Jacob was exhausted from his school adventure today. They read a book and traced his hand today. Jacob told me a little boy took his green car and he tried to take it back but the boy was very strong, so Isabella took it back and gave it to him. Jacob also told us he cooked at the play kitchen, and that he didn't help clean up, haha. I'm sure he did help since he has always helped when we were at Gymboree and he helps at home when we ask him.
We enjoyed an early wake-up call of 6 a.m. (just when Jacob normally wakes up - we didn't have to be to school until 9!). I made some blueberry pancakes and cut them into a fire truck and train. And, of course, some chocolate milk :)
Posing with his cool school bag. Every kid in the school has to have the same tote bag, so they recommend you decorating the bag. We bought some iron on letters and patches to decorate, but only the "J" and the "B" stuck, so we had to sew all of the letters on. Bob did almost all of the sewing while I cleaned and got everything else ready. We were up until 2 a.m. the night before his first day!
Walking into school. I had to take a quick picture because he decided this is the best way to carry his bag. He stuck his hand on his head and walked this way because the bag wouldn't slide down his shoulder.
He walked in and found his name all by himself and hung up his bag. I was so proud of him!
He started playing right away, and had a really good time. We had no tears, and a really great transition. Only half of the class was there today - they have the other half coming tomorrow. The real schedule begins next week. Jacob was exhausted from his school adventure today. They read a book and traced his hand today. Jacob told me a little boy took his green car and he tried to take it back but the boy was very strong, so Isabella took it back and gave it to him. Jacob also told us he cooked at the play kitchen, and that he didn't help clean up, haha. I'm sure he did help since he has always helped when we were at Gymboree and he helps at home when we ask him. I'm really looking forward to Jacob's experiences this year, him gaining some independence, learning to make new friends and be confident in himself. I hope he has a wonderful first year of school and develops an early love of learning. His teachers are so nice, and I am pleased with our decision to go with this preschool.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Perfect Saturday
I love these pictures from Saturday morning - Jacob cheering for his brother and both boys getting some time with Daddy.
Saturday was such a perfect day - we were outside by 9 in the morning. I got out Jacob's "big boy" bike. Just Monday he started riding his little bike that has you pedaling more by pushing out. We bought Jacob's big boy bike at the beginning of the summer, but he wasn't interested yet. We bought him the Cars 2 bike from Wal-Mart with the matching helmet. So weird to have a bike with training wheels. Anyway, I put him on the bike to see if he could pedal this bike, and he took off! Once he realized how much faster you could go on that bike, there was no turning back. He rode ALL morning, and wore us all out!
We had a picnic lunch in the shade again. And then we played out front. Jacob and Joshua rolled the ball back and forth, Joshua enjoyed pulling at the grass, Jacob ran around like a crazy man, and we all just relaxed outside. Joshua loves watching his brother run towards him and screams with happiness when he gets close.
My mom came down in the afternoon and we went to the grocery store for a little while. My dad came down after work, and we ate dinner and showed off Jacob's new biking skills.
Picnic Friday
The boys and I have been spending so much time outside, and we ate outside for lunch again on Friday under the tree out front. Jacob enjoys his picnics, and it's nice to just spend hours outside in the morning without having to sweat to death! I am already looking forward to fall now, remembering all of my great times with Jacob the past few years, and getting to enjoy two boys for the first time this fall.
After naps, we headed to the grocery for a few things, and then enjoyed dinner together as a family - since Bob works so much, he is only home for dinner 3 nights a week. I love and treasure the nights we can all eat together.
Afterwards, we went on a long walk around the neighborhood. Jacob wanted to ride in the double stroller, which hasn't happened in a while, and it was nice to talk for a while with him about everything he saw in the neighborhood. He has been really interested at the hitch concept and how trucks and cars can pull things, so he pointed out all of those. Joshua took a much needed nap in the fresh air.
After the walk, Jacob and Daddy rode their bikes around the neighborhood a little while, and then both boys got a much needed bath and bed time! Fresh air knocks us out!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Finger Painting Fun
Thursday was more beautiful weather, and we have been so happy this week to have mild weather after such a horrible stretch of the 90 degree humid days! We have been outside so much!
Jacob and Joshua have woken up at 6:45 or 7 every day this week, which has been nice (and tiring) because we can really take advantage of the weather. We've rode our bike, played in the sandbox, ran around the backyard, taken walks.
Thursday, after naps, I set up Jacob to finger paint in the front yard. Our front yard is the only place we have shade, and I just set us up there so Joshua stays nice and cool whenever we aren't running around.
Joshua got to roll around and play while Jacob painted.
Jacob enjoyed his "finger markers" as he called them. He instantly wanted purple finger paint, so we learned about mixing colors together to make the colors he wanted. It's so fun to see him understand older concepts. He created three works of art for Daddy to bring to work.
Daddy got home soon after the painting and reminded us that Rally's opened. They have been building a Rally's in front of Meijer for a long time, and Jacob has been watching it closely and wanting to go there and eat. I had never been to a Rally's, but we promised him as soon as it opened we would take him there.
Jacob and Joshua have woken up at 6:45 or 7 every day this week, which has been nice (and tiring) because we can really take advantage of the weather. We've rode our bike, played in the sandbox, ran around the backyard, taken walks.
Thursday, after naps, I set up Jacob to finger paint in the front yard. Our front yard is the only place we have shade, and I just set us up there so Joshua stays nice and cool whenever we aren't running around.
Joshua got to roll around and play while Jacob painted.
Jacob enjoyed his "finger markers" as he called them. He instantly wanted purple finger paint, so we learned about mixing colors together to make the colors he wanted. It's so fun to see him understand older concepts. He created three works of art for Daddy to bring to work.
Daddy got home soon after the painting and reminded us that Rally's opened. They have been building a Rally's in front of Meijer for a long time, and Jacob has been watching it closely and wanting to go there and eat. I had never been to a Rally's, but we promised him as soon as it opened we would take him there.
Jacob was excited to eat at "that white building" and we ordered ice cream, fries and enjoyed eating outside. Jacob was thrilled that Rally's has chocolate ice cream. McDonald's only had a vanilla cone, and Jacob always tells me to find him a place that sells chocolate. The other day, he told me, "see mommy, you looked and looked and found me a place that sells chocolate." He is so sweet.
After our Rally's fun, we headed home and got ready for our very first ever parent meeting for Jacob's preschool. Jacob and Joshua played with my parents while we were gone. Joshua decided to take a few further moves towards crawling while we were gone, too!
We are thrilled with our preschool teachers. We bought Jacob's tote bag, and he was so excited when we brought it home.
That night, I explained to Jacob that some kids might cry when their parents leave them at school, and that he doesn't need to worry and the kids just might not know how fun school is and that their mommys are coming right back. So, now Jacob tells us that "those silly kids just don't know school is fun!" I'm hoping this attitude stays on the first day when we drop him off.
Preschool Meet and Greet
Jacob had his preschool meet and greet on Wednesday. My mom took the day off and we headed to the zoo in the morning. It was great weather and we had a blast having Grandma with us for the day.
The meet and greet was at 2 in the afternoon, which isn't ideal for a toddler, so we had to skip a nap. Jacob was exhausted that night, but he held up alright and had a great time. Here is my handsome man before we left for school.
The meet and greet was at 2 in the afternoon, which isn't ideal for a toddler, so we had to skip a nap. Jacob was exhausted that night, but he held up alright and had a great time. Here is my handsome man before we left for school.
We had to change his plaid shorts because they are way too big now that he has ditched his diaper. He had a great time and really enjoyed playing with all the kids. We realized that out of the 16 kids in his class, only 4 are girls. Looks like it's going to be a very active preschool class. The boys enjoyed playing cars, dinosaurs, and sticking monster trucks in the play washer and dryer. Jacob made some friends, and had a blast. He's been talking about school a lot now, and is very excited to get started.
I can't believe he is old enough to go to preschool!
Monday, August 1, 2011
It's Too Hot!
I cannot believe this weather! It is just so hot, and it's sad that I think it's a good time to play outside when it's "only 90." We live in Indiana, not Texas! Poor Jacob has been stuck inside so much because of this heat - it's even too hot to let him play in the water, especially with Joshua not being able to stand the heat as much as his older brother.
This morning I was woken up with little Jacob running into our room, holding his stuffed Lightning McQueen. He jumped into bed with me and slept there for another hour. Then we had some breakfast and went grocery shopping.
Bob had to work tonight, so I was on my own with the kids for the evening. I love seeing the boys get to the stage where they start interacting. Joshua is 7 months old, and has now started saying his version of Jacob. It's more a specific noise he makes for his brother, but it's just so darn cute! They sat and played cars together, and I loved being able to play with both boys at once and have us all interacting together.
Dinner was some shake n bake chicken, and Joshua was an angry baby right before dinner so I had to hold him through the meal. He was blowing raspberries like crazy, and got Jacob laughing so hard he was drooling juice and he peed his pants a little bit. It was so funny to see them laughing back and forth at each other. Joshua was kicking his feet like a crazy man with excitement when he was watching Jacob. After dinner, I took the boys to get some ice cream (sorry, Joshua, you just get to watch for now!) and then we walked around the neighborhood a little bit before Bob got home for his dinner break around 7:30. Baths and bed time!
Love these boys more and more each day!
This morning I was woken up with little Jacob running into our room, holding his stuffed Lightning McQueen. He jumped into bed with me and slept there for another hour. Then we had some breakfast and went grocery shopping.
Bob had to work tonight, so I was on my own with the kids for the evening. I love seeing the boys get to the stage where they start interacting. Joshua is 7 months old, and has now started saying his version of Jacob. It's more a specific noise he makes for his brother, but it's just so darn cute! They sat and played cars together, and I loved being able to play with both boys at once and have us all interacting together.
Dinner was some shake n bake chicken, and Joshua was an angry baby right before dinner so I had to hold him through the meal. He was blowing raspberries like crazy, and got Jacob laughing so hard he was drooling juice and he peed his pants a little bit. It was so funny to see them laughing back and forth at each other. Joshua was kicking his feet like a crazy man with excitement when he was watching Jacob. After dinner, I took the boys to get some ice cream (sorry, Joshua, you just get to watch for now!) and then we walked around the neighborhood a little bit before Bob got home for his dinner break around 7:30. Baths and bed time!
Love these boys more and more each day!
Friday, July 29, 2011
jacob - 3 years old
tonight, jacob told us on the car ride home:
"when i get oder (older), i will take my purple car and drive joshua to mickey donalds for an ice cream cone that doesn't drip."
bob asked him where he was going to get his money.
"from mickey donalds. they will give me money."
jacob has been in a big joke phase. tonight - "why did the chicken cross the road? to get a pop and a map."
he loves his brother, loves to make you laugh, loves that he is smart (he always tells us he knows his letters and numbers) and that he is going to start school soon.
just wanted to write these few things down before going to bed tonight and forgetting how funny jacob was tonight!
"when i get oder (older), i will take my purple car and drive joshua to mickey donalds for an ice cream cone that doesn't drip."
bob asked him where he was going to get his money.
"from mickey donalds. they will give me money."
jacob has been in a big joke phase. tonight - "why did the chicken cross the road? to get a pop and a map."
he loves his brother, loves to make you laugh, loves that he is smart (he always tells us he knows his letters and numbers) and that he is going to start school soon.
just wanted to write these few things down before going to bed tonight and forgetting how funny jacob was tonight!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Broken Elbow
We had quite possibly the WORST week as parents.
Saturday, April 30 was actually a great day. My parents came down and watched the kids so Bob and I could clean out the garage. After their naps we got a lot done, spent a lot of time as a family and had such a great night.
Then, right before bedtime, I picked up all the toys in the living room and vacuumed. Jacob LOVES when I vacuum because everything is off the floor and he feels like he has a ton of space to run. So, we goofed around for a long time chasing each other and pretending to be different animals. Finally, I knew we were done, so we stopped running and I laid down on the ground flat. Jacob just stood up on my back and hopped off. Something he has a done a million times, and definitely not a far jump (just a matter of inches!). He caught himself wrong, and started SCREAMING. We have NEVER heard him scream like that, and I instantly knew his arm was broken.
Jacob kept complaining that his wrist was what was hurting. We iced his wrist and kept it still, not knowing the whole time it was actually his elbow. We couldn't get him calmed down, so I ran next door and our neighbor watched Joshua until my parents made it down. I was originally just going to take Jacob to the ER until my parents came and Bob could join us, but Jacob needed someone to hold his arm still. He never stopped screaming the entire time. It was the worst feeling in the entire world, and even worse when he kept saying, "I can't do it, I can't do it!" I think the pain was so terrible for him that he just didn't know what to do.
We rushed to St. Francis, which luckily is just around the corner from our house. Again, luckily our pediatrician is through them so all of our information was already loaded and we didn't have to go through paperwork. They got us in and out within two hours, and were so wonderful taking care of us and putting him before everyone else because of his age. Even the doctor thought it was his wrist at first from the swelling, but we found out it was in fact his elbow that was fractured. They put a splint on him, gave him a prescription for the pain, and we were on our way.
Sunday we had to lay low as he got use to his arm in a sling and was on pain medicine all day.
Monday morning I called and got him into a pediatric orthopedist at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital. On the way, Jacob started saying his belly hurt, and I knew right away he had an ear infection. If he has an ear infection and we are in the car, he throws up. Sure enough, he throws up all over himself. We had to strip him down in the waiting room, and my mom ran to Target for us and bought us new clothes. They did more xrays to make sure they weren't missing anything, and put a cast on his arm from his wrist to his shoulder. Jacob wanted a pink cast, but we talked him into his second choice of purple. We still have to wait until Monday when we go back for another round of xrays to see if he needs to have surgery on his elbow or not. Keep Jacob in your prayers.
Because he threw up, we made an appointment at our pediatrician for that afternoon to get his ears looked at. They didn't see an infection, so we went home.
Fast forward to Wednesday, he seemed fine all day and then started screaming at night. I took him to an urgent care for the first time ever, and they said he has so much fluid in his right ear that they were sure his eardrum would rupture. He also had his first fever ever, registering at 100 degrees. We are surprised we made it this far without a fever. Jacob was miserable, and I have spent every night sleeping on the floor in his room since Sunday to make sure he's okay. Sometimes he rolls funny on his arm, and it's been easier for me to sleep in there and jump up and readjust him than to have him wake all the way up. He's doing really well with his cast now, though, so in a few nights I'll probably go back to our room. Whenever Jacob is sick or needs us, we stay in his room instead of bringing him in our bed...he loves his bed and I love that he sees it as a safe place, so we keep it that way and just stay in there with him if he needs us for things like this.
Anyway, this ear infection made us decide tubes were absolutely necessary. So, we called his ENT doctor, who is also through St. Francis, and unfortunately he was in Mooresville's office on Thursday. So, off to Mooresville we went. He agreed that he thought the eardrum would rupture, and we are now scheduled for surgery on May 20. Jacob's eardrum hasn't ruptured yet, and we are hoping we caught it just in time. It's crazy that his ear went from not showing the infection yet and two days later being so bad that we are afraid of it rupturing.
So, poor kid has had a rough week, and we feel terrible watching him be in pain. Jacob is getting pretty good at getting around with his cast and he truly doesn't complain ever. I think this whole ordeal has really shown us Jacob's personality, and we couldn't be prouder of him. We see how determined he is to do things on his own even with his cast. He doesn't ask for help and wants to try to do everything himself. He doesn't ask us how to do things and you can see the wheels turning in his head when he tries to figure out how to do things without his right arm (yes, it was his right arm and he's right handed...just can't catch a break). He's just so positive through all of this and is just such a joy to be around despite the hand he's been dealt. I wish we didn't have to see this side of him at such a young age, but we are so proud of his outlook and how he handles situations and how he knows that everything is going to be just fine.
Jacob, we love you more than anything and we are just so thankful that all of this is fixable and we will have our healthy baby back very soon. Crossing our fingers we get good news on Monday at the orthopedist.
Saturday, April 30 was actually a great day. My parents came down and watched the kids so Bob and I could clean out the garage. After their naps we got a lot done, spent a lot of time as a family and had such a great night.
Then, right before bedtime, I picked up all the toys in the living room and vacuumed. Jacob LOVES when I vacuum because everything is off the floor and he feels like he has a ton of space to run. So, we goofed around for a long time chasing each other and pretending to be different animals. Finally, I knew we were done, so we stopped running and I laid down on the ground flat. Jacob just stood up on my back and hopped off. Something he has a done a million times, and definitely not a far jump (just a matter of inches!). He caught himself wrong, and started SCREAMING. We have NEVER heard him scream like that, and I instantly knew his arm was broken.
Jacob kept complaining that his wrist was what was hurting. We iced his wrist and kept it still, not knowing the whole time it was actually his elbow. We couldn't get him calmed down, so I ran next door and our neighbor watched Joshua until my parents made it down. I was originally just going to take Jacob to the ER until my parents came and Bob could join us, but Jacob needed someone to hold his arm still. He never stopped screaming the entire time. It was the worst feeling in the entire world, and even worse when he kept saying, "I can't do it, I can't do it!" I think the pain was so terrible for him that he just didn't know what to do.
We rushed to St. Francis, which luckily is just around the corner from our house. Again, luckily our pediatrician is through them so all of our information was already loaded and we didn't have to go through paperwork. They got us in and out within two hours, and were so wonderful taking care of us and putting him before everyone else because of his age. Even the doctor thought it was his wrist at first from the swelling, but we found out it was in fact his elbow that was fractured. They put a splint on him, gave him a prescription for the pain, and we were on our way.
Sunday we had to lay low as he got use to his arm in a sling and was on pain medicine all day.
Monday morning I called and got him into a pediatric orthopedist at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital. On the way, Jacob started saying his belly hurt, and I knew right away he had an ear infection. If he has an ear infection and we are in the car, he throws up. Sure enough, he throws up all over himself. We had to strip him down in the waiting room, and my mom ran to Target for us and bought us new clothes. They did more xrays to make sure they weren't missing anything, and put a cast on his arm from his wrist to his shoulder. Jacob wanted a pink cast, but we talked him into his second choice of purple. We still have to wait until Monday when we go back for another round of xrays to see if he needs to have surgery on his elbow or not. Keep Jacob in your prayers.
Because he threw up, we made an appointment at our pediatrician for that afternoon to get his ears looked at. They didn't see an infection, so we went home.
Fast forward to Wednesday, he seemed fine all day and then started screaming at night. I took him to an urgent care for the first time ever, and they said he has so much fluid in his right ear that they were sure his eardrum would rupture. He also had his first fever ever, registering at 100 degrees. We are surprised we made it this far without a fever. Jacob was miserable, and I have spent every night sleeping on the floor in his room since Sunday to make sure he's okay. Sometimes he rolls funny on his arm, and it's been easier for me to sleep in there and jump up and readjust him than to have him wake all the way up. He's doing really well with his cast now, though, so in a few nights I'll probably go back to our room. Whenever Jacob is sick or needs us, we stay in his room instead of bringing him in our bed...he loves his bed and I love that he sees it as a safe place, so we keep it that way and just stay in there with him if he needs us for things like this.
Anyway, this ear infection made us decide tubes were absolutely necessary. So, we called his ENT doctor, who is also through St. Francis, and unfortunately he was in Mooresville's office on Thursday. So, off to Mooresville we went. He agreed that he thought the eardrum would rupture, and we are now scheduled for surgery on May 20. Jacob's eardrum hasn't ruptured yet, and we are hoping we caught it just in time. It's crazy that his ear went from not showing the infection yet and two days later being so bad that we are afraid of it rupturing.
So, poor kid has had a rough week, and we feel terrible watching him be in pain. Jacob is getting pretty good at getting around with his cast and he truly doesn't complain ever. I think this whole ordeal has really shown us Jacob's personality, and we couldn't be prouder of him. We see how determined he is to do things on his own even with his cast. He doesn't ask for help and wants to try to do everything himself. He doesn't ask us how to do things and you can see the wheels turning in his head when he tries to figure out how to do things without his right arm (yes, it was his right arm and he's right handed...just can't catch a break). He's just so positive through all of this and is just such a joy to be around despite the hand he's been dealt. I wish we didn't have to see this side of him at such a young age, but we are so proud of his outlook and how he handles situations and how he knows that everything is going to be just fine.
Jacob, we love you more than anything and we are just so thankful that all of this is fixable and we will have our healthy baby back very soon. Crossing our fingers we get good news on Monday at the orthopedist.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Randoms
I clearly have been terrible at keeping up with this, which means our family will have few details of how life is like right now to look back on, especially since I haven't even touched Joshua's baby book since the hospital. Oops. I need to post on our trip to Florida, since it was Jacob's first flight, Joshua's first trip, and our first excursion as a family of four. I need to post on Cincinnati because it was our first trip as just a family of four. But, for now....just random things I don't want to forget about the kids. *The weather has been great, and we've been enjoying lots of outside play time. If Joshua is sleeping, Jacob loves getting me to be able to run around the backyard again with him. If Joshua is awake, I am just thankful Jacob listens so well and that we have a fenced backyard. *Joshua is in a pretty good routine now. He eats five bottles a day, and sleeps through the night every night! He still cries occasionally at night, but not nearly as bad as his full-force colic we had going for a few months. He is a very happy baby and loves to smile and laugh. *Bob thinks it's great that Joshua will smile when he raps. *Jacob is so use to Joshua screaming, that now even when he screams a little bit in the car, he says, "Joshua, you are making trucks crash." *Jacob loves the movie Chicken Little now, and because he memorizes movies after only one or two times watching them, he now asks me, "Mom, do I need closure?" Chicken Little asks his dad this during the movie. *I love that Jacob randomly says, "shake your booty." *Joshua loves to babble and has some great sounds. Still showing no interest in rolling over, but desperately wants to sit up on his own. He's doing great with grabbing onto toys, bringing things to his mouth, lifting his head up during tummy time, lifting his legs up while on his back, and following Jacob around the room. He just really doesn't seem like he wants to roll over. Maybe he's just content. *Joshua loves to chew on blankets. *Joshua is extremely proud of himself that he can make the music on his playgym start by kicking the bars. He gets the biggest smile on his face when he makes the music start. *Jacob has another ear infection. I pray that these get better for him. He's miserable. Not sure if tubes are still in our future or not. *Love that the weather is warmer and we've already enjoyed a few nights out with the neighbors letting our kids play. Jacob has had a blast. *I also love that a new season means new clothes for the boys. New clothes always look so nice on kids! *Jacob loves books, and lately I've been starting to emphasize the noises that letters make to start words. He's catching on, and is starting to be able to tell you the letter a word starts with. He also asked me the other night about the spaces in between words. I was so proud of him for thinking about that, and just amazed at how his little mind works. *I'm so happy we decided not to do a party for his 3rd birthday. Looking forward to just family and no stress. *While playing with wood blocks the other day, Jacob put the blocks together and spelled out "Mom," and turned to me and said, "That's you." Amazing. *I feel like we are starting to come out of "survival" mode after bringing Joshua home and finding a new routine and falling into a comfortable place now. It's nice to get back into a regular routine and just being able to figure both kids out at once. I still feel like the days go by way too fast before I get much accomplished, but we are doing well! *Can't believe that in two months Jacob will be three. Also can't believe he's still two, if that makes sense. Sometimes, I just consider him three already because of how well he behaves, speaks, and carries himself.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
That's what was bothering me...
Seems like a lot of my posts lately are about poop.
But, as my older brother would tell you, poop is cool.
Jacob takes after his Uncle Mike. Just saying the word "poop" makes Jacob happy. He tries to sell poop for $60. And then tells you that's too expensive. The boy just likes poop.
But, Jacob and poop had a not so good day.
Last night, my mom and I went to eat dinner. As soon as we walked in, Jacob started crying and saying he didn't feel good. He didn't eat a bite of dinner, put his head on my lap and closed his eyes. He has never done any of the above out in public. Something was wrong.
Fast forward to this morning.
Jacob woke up happy. Said a few times his belly hurt.
Around 10 a.m. he pooped. Then he smiled, started hopping around, and said, "Oh! That's what was bothering me. Poop was bothering me."
But, as my older brother would tell you, poop is cool.
Jacob takes after his Uncle Mike. Just saying the word "poop" makes Jacob happy. He tries to sell poop for $60. And then tells you that's too expensive. The boy just likes poop.
But, Jacob and poop had a not so good day.
Last night, my mom and I went to eat dinner. As soon as we walked in, Jacob started crying and saying he didn't feel good. He didn't eat a bite of dinner, put his head on my lap and closed his eyes. He has never done any of the above out in public. Something was wrong.
Fast forward to this morning.
Jacob woke up happy. Said a few times his belly hurt.
Around 10 a.m. he pooped. Then he smiled, started hopping around, and said, "Oh! That's what was bothering me. Poop was bothering me."
Monday, February 28, 2011
that's what friends are for...
Joshua is colicky, and it's hard on both Jacob and me. However, Jacob deals with it 100 times better than me.
Joshua was crying on the way home from my parents' house tonight.
Jacob reached over and grabbed his brother's hand. I looked back while we were stopped at a red light.
Jacob: "Don't worry, Joshua. I'm here. No matters. That's what friends are for."
He just about brings me to tears daily with how sweet he truly is to his family. (Also, he says "no matters," meaning "no worries," adorable!)
Then, he tells me that Joshua is only crying because it is dark outside. "That's what's the matter, mommy." Very true, Jacob.
These two boys are going to be buddies, and I am loving every second watching them grow closer even at such a young age.
Tonight we spent an hour in Jacob's bed together reading stories and laughing. Joshua was laughing, Jacob was laughing so hard he had tears in his eyes, and I had tears of joy because I realize how special little moments like these are, and how lucky I am to have two wonderful boys.
Joshua was crying on the way home from my parents' house tonight.
Jacob reached over and grabbed his brother's hand. I looked back while we were stopped at a red light.
Jacob: "Don't worry, Joshua. I'm here. No matters. That's what friends are for."
He just about brings me to tears daily with how sweet he truly is to his family. (Also, he says "no matters," meaning "no worries," adorable!)
Then, he tells me that Joshua is only crying because it is dark outside. "That's what's the matter, mommy." Very true, Jacob.
These two boys are going to be buddies, and I am loving every second watching them grow closer even at such a young age.
Tonight we spent an hour in Jacob's bed together reading stories and laughing. Joshua was laughing, Jacob was laughing so hard he had tears in his eyes, and I had tears of joy because I realize how special little moments like these are, and how lucky I am to have two wonderful boys.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Quick Update
I'm too lazy to mess with pictures today...but a quick update on the Lewis family...
Joshua: He just turned two months old on Thursday and had his well-visit on Friday. He weighs a whopping 14 pounds. Boy loves to eat. We were concerned because we've been noticing the past few days that one side of his head is getting flat. We now just need to make an effort to force him to look the other way so he can even back out. Apparently a lot of babies are getting a "flat head" because of being put to sleep on their backs to prevent SIDS. We'll be keeping an eye on his head to make sure it starts to even out. It's not too noticeable, but enough to make a mamma worry. He also slept through the night for the first time this past week...two nights in a row. But, last night he woke up twice again. But, we'll take what we get!
Josh is smiling like crazy, getting a really good grip, tracking objects extremely well, getting better head control, and starting to really look for Jacob. Jacob also seems to calm Joshua down. Joshua is not fond of tummy time, which is funny because Jacob loved it. He loves to be swaddled still (and Jacob hated it) and likes to fall asleep on his own (which Jacob hated). As much as they look alike, they are very different. Joshua still has his bouts with colic, which is hard, but we are getting there. He mostly cries for only two or three hours now instead of like six or seven.
Jacob: Jacob is such a joy, and so smart. I am amazed at how he puts things together and how his mind works. He just loves to talk and figure things out. He's been really into pretending to be other people now. He played pirates with my mom for a while the other night and was Smee. He was Mickey Mouse yesterday and made me Minnie Mouse. He has no problem using different objects and pretending they are something else. He's now getting the concept of introducing himself to other kids, so now he'll say "I'm Jacob," when he's playing with other kids he's never met before. He loves his little brother, and is great at taking care of him. Jacob has such a kind heart, and is getting quite sensitive when we tell him not to do something. He feels bad when he does something wrong or when someone else is upset. I can't believe we are getting closer to his third birthday. Crazy to think how old he is getting. He also is still saying he doesn't want to use the potty, but tells us every time he is going potty. Jacob is now counting to 14...we were stuck on 12 for a while, but looks like we are moving on!
Me: I've started working out again...man, it's hard! You forget what getting back in shape feels like! I'm just enjoying staying home with the boys, but also very tired and stressed at the same time. I am actually amazed at how easy taking both boys out alone has been. I thought I would be a mess, but Jacob listens extremely well, and it's been easy so far to run errands and do things during the day without freaking out. However, the other night we ran to Kohls and I forgot a pacifier for Joshua. Thankfully, Kohls sells them, so I took us straight there and ripped one open and popped it in. Crisis solved. Best $3 spent.
Bob: Bob was chosen for another training at school in Cincinnati in March. I'm proud of him and everything he is accomplishing at school. He's busy with teaching, and continuing to work his second job for insurance purposes. Although we enjoy having "extra" money (when I say extra, it's just that we feel like we don't have to live off of mac n cheese, haha), but I would LOVE to have him home every night again. We'll see when that can happen. Darn you, insurance. Whoever said teachers have good benefits is crazy.
Jacob, Joshua and I went to the zoo last week to just do the inside Oceans building. We were basically the only people there, which was nice. Jacob loved taking his time at each tank and really wanted to do the whole zoo, but it's so cold. It was great getting out of the house and having a change of pace despite the bad weather we've been having.
Joshua's baptism is tomorrow. We are so excited for our little guy. It still amazes me our whole family is here and we are now enjoying things as a family.
Joshua: He just turned two months old on Thursday and had his well-visit on Friday. He weighs a whopping 14 pounds. Boy loves to eat. We were concerned because we've been noticing the past few days that one side of his head is getting flat. We now just need to make an effort to force him to look the other way so he can even back out. Apparently a lot of babies are getting a "flat head" because of being put to sleep on their backs to prevent SIDS. We'll be keeping an eye on his head to make sure it starts to even out. It's not too noticeable, but enough to make a mamma worry. He also slept through the night for the first time this past week...two nights in a row. But, last night he woke up twice again. But, we'll take what we get!
Josh is smiling like crazy, getting a really good grip, tracking objects extremely well, getting better head control, and starting to really look for Jacob. Jacob also seems to calm Joshua down. Joshua is not fond of tummy time, which is funny because Jacob loved it. He loves to be swaddled still (and Jacob hated it) and likes to fall asleep on his own (which Jacob hated). As much as they look alike, they are very different. Joshua still has his bouts with colic, which is hard, but we are getting there. He mostly cries for only two or three hours now instead of like six or seven.
Jacob: Jacob is such a joy, and so smart. I am amazed at how he puts things together and how his mind works. He just loves to talk and figure things out. He's been really into pretending to be other people now. He played pirates with my mom for a while the other night and was Smee. He was Mickey Mouse yesterday and made me Minnie Mouse. He has no problem using different objects and pretending they are something else. He's now getting the concept of introducing himself to other kids, so now he'll say "I'm Jacob," when he's playing with other kids he's never met before. He loves his little brother, and is great at taking care of him. Jacob has such a kind heart, and is getting quite sensitive when we tell him not to do something. He feels bad when he does something wrong or when someone else is upset. I can't believe we are getting closer to his third birthday. Crazy to think how old he is getting. He also is still saying he doesn't want to use the potty, but tells us every time he is going potty. Jacob is now counting to 14...we were stuck on 12 for a while, but looks like we are moving on!
Me: I've started working out again...man, it's hard! You forget what getting back in shape feels like! I'm just enjoying staying home with the boys, but also very tired and stressed at the same time. I am actually amazed at how easy taking both boys out alone has been. I thought I would be a mess, but Jacob listens extremely well, and it's been easy so far to run errands and do things during the day without freaking out. However, the other night we ran to Kohls and I forgot a pacifier for Joshua. Thankfully, Kohls sells them, so I took us straight there and ripped one open and popped it in. Crisis solved. Best $3 spent.
Bob: Bob was chosen for another training at school in Cincinnati in March. I'm proud of him and everything he is accomplishing at school. He's busy with teaching, and continuing to work his second job for insurance purposes. Although we enjoy having "extra" money (when I say extra, it's just that we feel like we don't have to live off of mac n cheese, haha), but I would LOVE to have him home every night again. We'll see when that can happen. Darn you, insurance. Whoever said teachers have good benefits is crazy.
Jacob, Joshua and I went to the zoo last week to just do the inside Oceans building. We were basically the only people there, which was nice. Jacob loved taking his time at each tank and really wanted to do the whole zoo, but it's so cold. It was great getting out of the house and having a change of pace despite the bad weather we've been having.
Joshua's baptism is tomorrow. We are so excited for our little guy. It still amazes me our whole family is here and we are now enjoying things as a family.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
He puked letters
Jacob was up all night last night screaming. I thought he had an ear infection, so I went in there and stayed with him most of the night. He woke up every 15 to 30 minutes screaming in pain and reaching for me, but still didn't get much sleep. Finally, by the morning, he was so exhausted he fell asleep on the couch and slept there until 9:15 when I woke him up to go to the doctor.
On the way to the doctor, Jacob starts screaming. And crying. When he cries, I know the next thing is puke. Yup.
Puke all over his shirt, pants, car seat, back of the passenger seat in front of him, floor, side of the car, and everywhere. Poor guy.
I called the doctor's office and rescheduled, turned the car around and drove home.
His clothes are currently in our front yard. Still. It's been that kind of day.
We came inside and he seemed to be better after a little while. So, I made him some soup for lunch. ABC soup. Where the noodles are shaped like letters.
Fast forward to 4 p.m.
We are on our way to the doctor, again. I thought ahead and brought a change of clothes. Bob was home, so he was driving.
Then I hear screaming. And crying.
I grabbed the blanket off of Josh's carseat and threw it over Jacob's body. He threw up his red popsicle.
And, the letters. Whole letters. His puke was full of the damn alphabet.
Sorry, Winnie the Pooh blanket we have had since Jacob was born. You are now in the trash at the doctor's office. There was no hope for you, covered in red and ABCs.
Jacob has the flu and an ear infection...his third since Christmas. So, they are starting him on a new medicine in hopes of totally clearing the infection and we have a follow up at the end of the month to check his ears. I'm praying we aren't headed towards tubes in his ears.
On the way to the doctor, Jacob starts screaming. And crying. When he cries, I know the next thing is puke. Yup.
Puke all over his shirt, pants, car seat, back of the passenger seat in front of him, floor, side of the car, and everywhere. Poor guy.
I called the doctor's office and rescheduled, turned the car around and drove home.
His clothes are currently in our front yard. Still. It's been that kind of day.
We came inside and he seemed to be better after a little while. So, I made him some soup for lunch. ABC soup. Where the noodles are shaped like letters.
Fast forward to 4 p.m.
We are on our way to the doctor, again. I thought ahead and brought a change of clothes. Bob was home, so he was driving.
Then I hear screaming. And crying.
I grabbed the blanket off of Josh's carseat and threw it over Jacob's body. He threw up his red popsicle.
And, the letters. Whole letters. His puke was full of the damn alphabet.
Sorry, Winnie the Pooh blanket we have had since Jacob was born. You are now in the trash at the doctor's office. There was no hope for you, covered in red and ABCs.
Jacob has the flu and an ear infection...his third since Christmas. So, they are starting him on a new medicine in hopes of totally clearing the infection and we have a follow up at the end of the month to check his ears. I'm praying we aren't headed towards tubes in his ears.
Friday, January 21, 2011
TGIF
Normally, I don't really care it's Friday. This whole SAHM gig is great in that I really don't care what day it is! I mean, really, my day doesn't change a whole lot if it is Tuesday or Sunday - I still get up every morning and take care of the little man (now little men) from morning until night. I enjoy our routine together.
Enter the world of an infant. Now, I am thankful it is Friday and Bob is home tomorrow to help out. We have been stuck in the house from the snow and freezing cold temps, and we are all stir crazy. Plus, Bob hasn't been home since Tuesday night because of work, so I've been on my own for three days without help. It's not too bad, except the fact my house looks like it exploded. Toys are everywhere, the dishes are kind of done, but not really, and my counters are filled with random things I haven't gotten around to putting away. I've done some laundry this week, but it's sitting in our room waiting to be put away. So, finally, TGIF, and I finally have another set of hands to help me out either take care of the kids or help clean up this destroyed house! At least you can tell Jacob has had fun with how many toys are all over the house. I went to get a Diet Coke from the kitchen and stepped on Batman, a rattle, and four race cars on the way.
Jacob has now memorized the entire book the Big Road Race. It's not a short book by any means. He doesn't even need prompting on the pages to remember what comes next. He has the big words down, and even the sounds for each car correct. I would LOVE to get him on video doing it, but he only does it whenever he wants to and I never have my camera by me at the time. Bob hasn't even heard him read it yet! He amazes me with his memorization.
He has also decided that he can go to the Kleenex box, get a tissue, wipe his nose, and then...stuff the tissue back in the box. You have been warned, future visitors!
The other morning we were sitting at breakfast and he has been getting the concept of husband/wife lately, so I told him he was my son. He looked at me, smiled, and said, "No, I'm no sun. I'm a cloud. You just kidding!"
Joshua is doing very well. Eating and sleeping like a champ. He stays awake for long periods of time, and is very alert. He is funny though, because he definitely doesn't like to be held as much as Jacob did. And, he grunts like crazy in his sleep, which always makes me think he's awake when he's not. His cry is so quiet that if I don't check on him constantly I could miss it! He's a lot like Jacob was as a baby, and very different at the same time.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
I am amazed at how many things you can fit into one morning with little ones in the house. And, I don't mean productive things...I mean how many different activities go into the hours between Jacob's wake-up call this morning of 6:30 and nap time of 1:00. Those hours have been filled with reading a zillion books (today's favorite, "Everyone Poops," which we read probably 14 times), playing cars, chasing each other through the house, eating two rounds of lunch (because one just isn't enough), pretending to cook, playing catch, learning how dominoes work, playing a new Dinosaur Train memory game, and helping me do some laundry and dishes. And by help, that means that Jacob took the piles of clothes I folded and followed me into our bedroom and threw them in the dirty clothes. Of course, I said thank you and waited until he left the room to move them. He likes to help!
These days have been very busy, very crazy, and make me long for warm weather so we can burn some energy outside. Jacob desperately wants to take off running all the time. But, with the snow, we had to skip Gymboree today and settle for running laps through the house! Having two kids at home though is so much fun, and even though I'm extremely exhausted and running on four hours of sleep every day for almost a month now, I'm enjoying all of it - even more than I thought I would. I think I was preparing myself for it being so very hard, that it seems easier for me now, if that makes sense. Of course, it's hard...just not as hard as I was preparing myself for! 
These days have been very busy, very crazy, and make me long for warm weather so we can burn some energy outside. Jacob desperately wants to take off running all the time. But, with the snow, we had to skip Gymboree today and settle for running laps through the house! Having two kids at home though is so much fun, and even though I'm extremely exhausted and running on four hours of sleep every day for almost a month now, I'm enjoying all of it - even more than I thought I would. I think I was preparing myself for it being so very hard, that it seems easier for me now, if that makes sense. Of course, it's hard...just not as hard as I was preparing myself for!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Poop in the Carpet
Today has been a great, exhausting, and hilarious day rolled into one.
Great, because both boys are so much fun and I love the special moments throughout the day where I get one-on-one time with each of them. I was able to give Josh a bath while Jacob napped, and that's always some great one-on-one time with a little baby. Jacob and I were able to read a ton of books, play cars like crazy, and dance through the house while Josh napped. Also, took my first trip with both of them by myself.
Exhausting because I have been up since 5 a.m., and have had no help at all since Bob works until midnight. Jacob took a monster nap this afternoon, so he didn't go to bed until 9:30, and Josh is still awake at 10:47. Poop.
Speaking of poop...that brings me to my hilarious part of the day. Jacob did take a monster nap, and woke up with a dry diaper. I put him on the potty and he peed. He told me he wanted to wear underpants. Fantastic.
Dinosaur underpants went on.
Dinosaur underpants were peed in. Jacob kind of had a look like he understood what was going on. I asked if he wanted a diaper or underpants (yes, we call them underpants. Not sure why not underwear, but whatever Jacob wants to call them is fine). He told me he wanted underpants.
Striped underpants went on. I started cooking dinner with Jacob running around in the kitchen. He went on the other side of our island. I noticed he was kind of quiet. He then ran past me and into the pantry.
Me: Jacob, what are you doing?
Jacob: Just peeing in the kitchen.
Me: What? Where did you pee?
He walks over to the other side of the island and points at the floor, where there is a small puddle. He turns and smiles at me.
Me: Let's go change your underpants.
Jacob: No, it's fine.
Me: You're wet though. You can't have wet underpants on.
Jacob: It's fine.
He clearly does not care about being wet. He had pee down his leg and on his sock, and he seriously did not care one bit. Just wanted to go in the pantry and look for some food. Thank goodness he told me he peed, otherwise who knows how long that little puddle would be there.
He again chose to wear underpants instead of a diaper. I figured, sure, why not?!
Blue underpants go on.
Dinner is ready and I go to put him in his seat. He smells like poop.
Me: Jacob, did you poop?
Jacob: Yeah. I'm all done.
Me: Let's go change your underpants.
Jacob: No. I'm all done.
Clearly doesn't care about the poop in his pants. Didn't give him an option this time. I grabbed a diaper.
Now, there's no real easy way to get poopy underwear off of a 2-year-old. And, it wasn't solid poop. So, I tried the best I could. Poop fell on the carpet. Jacob stepped in the poop.
Oops. Now time to clean the carpet and Jacob.
Thankfully it was one of those days where this was entertaining and funny to me instead of driving me up the wall that I'm cleaning up pee and poop non-stop for the evening.
Potty training is definitely not in our near future. Just waiting until he's ready!
Great, because both boys are so much fun and I love the special moments throughout the day where I get one-on-one time with each of them. I was able to give Josh a bath while Jacob napped, and that's always some great one-on-one time with a little baby. Jacob and I were able to read a ton of books, play cars like crazy, and dance through the house while Josh napped. Also, took my first trip with both of them by myself.
Exhausting because I have been up since 5 a.m., and have had no help at all since Bob works until midnight. Jacob took a monster nap this afternoon, so he didn't go to bed until 9:30, and Josh is still awake at 10:47. Poop.
Speaking of poop...that brings me to my hilarious part of the day. Jacob did take a monster nap, and woke up with a dry diaper. I put him on the potty and he peed. He told me he wanted to wear underpants. Fantastic.
Dinosaur underpants went on.
Dinosaur underpants were peed in. Jacob kind of had a look like he understood what was going on. I asked if he wanted a diaper or underpants (yes, we call them underpants. Not sure why not underwear, but whatever Jacob wants to call them is fine). He told me he wanted underpants.
Striped underpants went on. I started cooking dinner with Jacob running around in the kitchen. He went on the other side of our island. I noticed he was kind of quiet. He then ran past me and into the pantry.
Me: Jacob, what are you doing?
Jacob: Just peeing in the kitchen.
Me: What? Where did you pee?
He walks over to the other side of the island and points at the floor, where there is a small puddle. He turns and smiles at me.
Me: Let's go change your underpants.
Jacob: No, it's fine.
Me: You're wet though. You can't have wet underpants on.
Jacob: It's fine.
He clearly does not care about being wet. He had pee down his leg and on his sock, and he seriously did not care one bit. Just wanted to go in the pantry and look for some food. Thank goodness he told me he peed, otherwise who knows how long that little puddle would be there.
He again chose to wear underpants instead of a diaper. I figured, sure, why not?!
Blue underpants go on.
Dinner is ready and I go to put him in his seat. He smells like poop.
Me: Jacob, did you poop?
Jacob: Yeah. I'm all done.
Me: Let's go change your underpants.
Jacob: No. I'm all done.
Clearly doesn't care about the poop in his pants. Didn't give him an option this time. I grabbed a diaper.
Now, there's no real easy way to get poopy underwear off of a 2-year-old. And, it wasn't solid poop. So, I tried the best I could. Poop fell on the carpet. Jacob stepped in the poop.
Oops. Now time to clean the carpet and Jacob.
Thankfully it was one of those days where this was entertaining and funny to me instead of driving me up the wall that I'm cleaning up pee and poop non-stop for the evening.
Potty training is definitely not in our near future. Just waiting until he's ready!
Day 1
So, Bob has been off from work for a while. Since Josh was born while he was on Christmas break anyway, we had a bonus week and a half off together. Then, he took two weeks off when school was back in session, so we had been home since school let out for last semester. Tuesday, he went back to school. He went back to his second job last week, but that doesn't impact our day as much, and it was only like 2 days last week anyway. Tuesday was my first day back as a stay at home mom, and first time with both boys all day long without any help. (Today is actually my first day REALLY back, where Bob is also working at night and I am on my own from the time the kids get up to the time they go to bed. Unfortunately, some days Bob doesn't get to see the boys, but it's only temporary!)
I wanted to write down how my day was today, and compare it to a day as Josh gets older and see how things change and how easier it probably will get (or harder, depending on what these boys get themselves into).
7 a.m. Jacob up. Change his clothes because he peed through (we are a long way off from him being potty trained at night, I'm sure). Get him milk and powdered donuts (our treat for our first day back to a regular schedule). Started the dryer. Gave Jacob medicine since he has a double ear infection.
7:30 a.m. Joshua up. Make bottle and feed him. Jacob plays, eats and talks with Josh and me.
8:30 a.m. Josh asleep. Jacob and I build a train track, play trains. I wash bottles. We play cars.
9:30 a.m. Josh wakes up. We play cars in Josh's room. Get Josh dressed for the day. Josh has tummy time.
10:30 a.m. Josh has a bottle. Read "The Big Road Race" four times during bottle. Jacob eats a granola bar. Spits out said granola bar because he has a cold sore. goes and gets crackers. Walks around eating them, dropping them, and leaving a giant trail of crumbs. I clean up said mess. Play time as a family. We play blocks, which are transformed into Mater's junkyard.
11:45 a.m. Lunch. Jacob carries everything he can from fridge to table while I make lunch. He claims he is cooking just like Remy from "Ratatouille." We eat, and Josh falls asleep around noon.
12:20 p.m. Clean up lunch, put Josh in bed. Play junkyard with Jacob. Get him into bed. Read "The Big Road Race" again.
12:50 p.m. Jacob asleep...on his own. Miracle. (We have had to lay with Jacob every nap and bedtime to get him to sleep. But, since we have brought Josh home he is fine with going to bed on his own and doesn't even protest or cry or anything. Just falls asleep. It's like a whole new world!) Pick up empty cups and bottles. Check Facebook. Brag about getting an hour to myself before Josh would need a bottle. Josh wakes up at 12:50 because he had to poop. change diaper and hold Josh until he wanted a bottle at 1:45. Fed Josh, changed diaper. Wouldn't burp and was very gassy so held him until 2:40. Read blogs while he slept on me. Put him down at 2:40.
2:44 p.m. Jacob wakes up. Four minutes to myself. My own fault though. I didn't even pee yet! Got Jacob from his room (since he never gets out of bed on his own) and set him up on the couch with a drink and a popsicle while I folded laundry. Watched some Dora. Josh woke up screaming - he had spit up a little and it was caught in his nose and throat. Took care of Josh and then played junkyard again with Jacob.
3:45 p.m. Bob gets home from work. Catch up on our days really quick. Give Bob 600 instructions on how to take care of two kids while both are awake at the same time because I'm paranoid about leaving them while I take a shower.
4:15 p.m. Take a shower. And by that, I mean I ran through the water with a little soap and could have sworn I heard a baby crying the entire time even though both boys were fine.
4:30 Start to get dinner ready. Jacob wants to help cook. Insists on wearing his chef hat and apron he got for Christmas. We get him ready and I move his little table into the kitchen. We make some Shake N Bake together. We had a great time - he helped set the table and everything.
5:30 p.m. Dinner time.
The rest of the night was family time, picking up, bath time and everything else, but wasn't my day at home alone. I must say, Day 2 has started out much rockier. Josh woke up at 5 a.m. for his bottle. It was my turn, so I got up with him and put him down at 5:45 a.m. Jacob woke up for the day at 5:50 a.m. But, it's been a good day at we even went out together for the first time just the kids and me. We ran to Meijer to mail some pictures and get some milk. Josh slept the whole time, but it is such a process to get them both in and out of the car and through the store! I think I was more tired than normal just because I'm technically still not suppose to be lifting them, but I needed to get out!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Thank you, little man
I have been terrible at blogging since Joshua's arrival, and still need to load pictures and go through things before posting anything fun to look at!
However, I wanted to always remember how thankful I am during this time that I have Jacob. This little guy is unbelievable. He had a few hard days when we got home from the hospital (and by hard, I mean he just kept saying he was sad). He was upset about me not being able to pick him up, and missing me while I was in the hospital. Other than that, he's been a champ.
Jacob adores his brother. He hands us his pacifier all the time, and tells us to check on Josh. He talks to Josh in the backseat of the car, and gives him hugs and kisses every day without us asking him to.
Jacob thinks Josh is hilarious. When Josh stretches his arms out about his head, Jacob calls him Superman and laughs. He loves when Josh burps when we are feeding him, and is always saying "hello, little cutie." He hates to hear Josh cry, and tells us to give him a bottle as soon as he hears a whimper. He tickles Josh's toes and says "little tiny feet," and laughs. I think it's adorable, because Jacob is enjoying Josh in his own way without us pushing anything on him. He goes up to Josh at least once a day and says, "Want to come play with my toys?" He even gives him cars and trains to play with. Jacob will be in heaven when Josh is mobile! Even though we've been home for a few weeks now, Jacob will grab Josh's hand and say, "welcome home, Josh."
Jacob, thank you for making this time so easy. You are an unbelievable little boy, and we love you so much. I was afraid of not being able to give you enough attention when we brought the baby home, but you make everything so easy. You love your brother, and I know you will grow up to be best friends just like I am with my brother. I can't wait to hear you laughing in the other room, or to see you two run around outside together. You are the best big brother, and the best little boy. We love you so much and are so proud of you during such a big transition in your life. You have so much to offer the world, and so much to show your little brother. It is such a joy watching you grow up, and you are still so young. I know there are some great things waiting for you. But, for now, please slow down and enjoy being a little guy. You are still a baby to me, and I love seeing you be a two-year-old. Don't grow up too fast! Thanks for reminding us how important family is, how wonderful it is to have a sibling, and how funny each and every moment can be. I love you, little man, and am so very proud of you each and every day.
However, I wanted to always remember how thankful I am during this time that I have Jacob. This little guy is unbelievable. He had a few hard days when we got home from the hospital (and by hard, I mean he just kept saying he was sad). He was upset about me not being able to pick him up, and missing me while I was in the hospital. Other than that, he's been a champ.
Jacob adores his brother. He hands us his pacifier all the time, and tells us to check on Josh. He talks to Josh in the backseat of the car, and gives him hugs and kisses every day without us asking him to.
Jacob thinks Josh is hilarious. When Josh stretches his arms out about his head, Jacob calls him Superman and laughs. He loves when Josh burps when we are feeding him, and is always saying "hello, little cutie." He hates to hear Josh cry, and tells us to give him a bottle as soon as he hears a whimper. He tickles Josh's toes and says "little tiny feet," and laughs. I think it's adorable, because Jacob is enjoying Josh in his own way without us pushing anything on him. He goes up to Josh at least once a day and says, "Want to come play with my toys?" He even gives him cars and trains to play with. Jacob will be in heaven when Josh is mobile! Even though we've been home for a few weeks now, Jacob will grab Josh's hand and say, "welcome home, Josh."
Jacob, thank you for making this time so easy. You are an unbelievable little boy, and we love you so much. I was afraid of not being able to give you enough attention when we brought the baby home, but you make everything so easy. You love your brother, and I know you will grow up to be best friends just like I am with my brother. I can't wait to hear you laughing in the other room, or to see you two run around outside together. You are the best big brother, and the best little boy. We love you so much and are so proud of you during such a big transition in your life. You have so much to offer the world, and so much to show your little brother. It is such a joy watching you grow up, and you are still so young. I know there are some great things waiting for you. But, for now, please slow down and enjoy being a little guy. You are still a baby to me, and I love seeing you be a two-year-old. Don't grow up too fast! Thanks for reminding us how important family is, how wonderful it is to have a sibling, and how funny each and every moment can be. I love you, little man, and am so very proud of you each and every day.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Hello, Joshua!
I haven't downloaded pictures yet, and am too lazy to do that now, but I wanted to get this written before some of the details slip my mind. (the pics above are from Jenny Wiley when she visited...glad she sent them along for me while I'm hoarding my own pics, haha)I went in for my normal 37 week OB appointment on Thursday, December 23. My blood pressure was still horrible, my eyesight had gotten much worse, and I had a headache. They sent me over to labor and delivery to be evaluated for a while. They decided around 4:30 that Joshua was ready to make his entrance. Unfortunately, they had already let me have one cup of apple juice (no food since 7:30 a.m. though!) which would prevent the necessary c-section. So, we scheduled it for 9:30 the next morning...Christmas Eve morning!
They had to start me on medicine to prevent seizures because of the preeclampsia, but I handled the medicine well enough that I was able to still get up and go to the bathroom on my own and not be in bed all night long. So, we had some dinner and tried to get some sleep, which was difficult knowing surgery was in the morning and that nurses were in every hour to check my blood pressure and all that.
The next morning we got a call from my parents that Jacob had thrown up, so unfortunately we weren't able to see him on the 24th at all, just in case. Turns out he had a double ear infection, but we wanted to be safe with little Joshua and not have two sick kids!
They took me for the surgery, and Bob got dressed for the procedure while they gave me my spinal. Everything went well, and Bob came in just in time for me to throw up a few times, haha. About 20 minutes later, Joshua Ryan Lewis was here! He was born at 10:08 a.m., weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Even though 37 weeks is a full term baby, they were worried about him possibly needing to be monitored in the NICU, but those nurses were out of there within minutes, and we knew we had one healthy baby on our hands! He actually came out peeing, and then cried, haha. He was extremely healthy, and everything went very well.
I still had to be on the medicine to prevent seizures for 24 hours after Joshua's birth, so we had to stay on the labor and delivery floor for another day before being taken up to recovery. Everything went fine, and they came in on Christmas to get me off the medicine and out of bed. I was able to take a shower and get cleaned up a little before going up to the recovery floor. After that, everything went really well. I think recovering from my c-section has been 100 times easier than recovering from my labor and vaginal delivery with Jacob because of how sick I was with him. Right now I'm having more muscle pain around my incision, but I think I've just been doing too much the past few days.
Joshua has been an unbelievable baby. He actually stays awake for a long time, which is nice. He definitely doesn't sleep as much as other infants, and has some really long stretches of being awake, but he still does sleep a lot of the day away! Jacob is such a wonderful big brother, and after a few days of being a little thrown off and whining plenty, he's getting back to normal. He likes being home with his toys and having Josh here. He asks to hold Josh, likes to go look at him, give him kisses, and he tells him everything we are doing. He loves having him in the backseat, and tells him where we are going. It is just so adorable to have two little boys at home and know they are going to be such buddies for years to come. I love that I've been able to enjoy these days with the boys, since with Jacob I was still so sick afterwards that I had so much pain medicine I can't remember all the little moments.
Josh will go to the doctor for the first time on the 10th. Since he's on formula, they don't need to see him as quickly because you can measure how much they are eating and most likely won't lose as much weight. He only lost an ounce while in the hospital...the boy likes to eat!
Bob is home for 2 more weeks...taking leave from school. So happy to have the family together. Now, just trying to find time to pack up the Christmas decorations and get our house back to the normal. We haven't even put up Josh's crib yet! But, things are great and everyone is healthy, and what more can you ask for?!
Because Josh was born on Christmas Eve, we went ahead and celebrated Christmas morning when we got home. We were sent home on Monday, December 27 and treated that as Christmas Eve and then did Christmas morning on the 28th. We lucked out because Jacob is old enough to understand the Santa and presents concept, but not old enough to know he celebrated on a different day. We wanted him home to open presents...that was more important to us than celebrating on a specific day. Plus, Josh got presents from Santa as well (thanks, Mom, for doing some shopping for us!).
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