Hi you evil child...
I will be honest. I know you manipulate me. I know when you are doing it. I know I give in because I love you so much. But, today, you got your daddy. I told him we are the worst parents ever! We were at Walmart and it was crazy busy. You were walking around and you conned daddy into buying you a new ball. 14.5 months and you made your first check out lane manipulation. And, daddy says I am the soft one in this household :)
You had a busy weekend this weekend. On Saturday, you went to bowling with your cousin and then you accompanied Daddy & Andrew to get a hair cut. After your nap, we visited Auntie Val and Gramma for a bit. On Sunday, daddy cleaned all day and you played. You and I played in your room together. Well, you played in your room and I went through all your clothes to get them cleaned out. Sweet Jesus Elijah - I had no idea you had so many clothes and so many that were too small. We weeded them all out and now there is some room in your drawers. I still have to stuff them all in space bags and get them shrunk down but at least we know everything in your drawers fits. I think we are good for summer. We bought you some sandals and cute shorts and t-shirts. For anything else, we will be hitting up the consignment store :)
Right now, daddy is STILL cleaning, I just finished making a cake & doing the dishes (it was so lonely to make a cake without you buddy - I am used to your "help" now) and you are over visiting Auntie Val and Gramma. I am going to get you in a second. I hope you were good for them because you were definitely a demon child when we left you - you needed a nap really bad.
Some random things from this weekend....
- I gave you some broccoli for dinner tonight and you liked it. You also liked cottage cheese at Gramma's. I have to try to make a concerted effort to give you foods I don't like because you may love them.
- When you were eating the broccoli, you held up your pinkie finger just like your daddy does. I told him (once again) that no DNA test is needed on you kid :)
- I seriously can't think of anything better in this world than when you grab my face with both your hands and give me a hug and kiss. While we were at dinner, you reached up behind you to grab daddy's head and started puckering up. SO CUTE!
- You are starting to make new noises when you eat. It is so funny. You are smacking your lips when you want more food. I love it.
- You had a great time hanging out with your cousin Andrew yesterday. You guys played together for a long time!
Well buddy, not much going on this week. You will hang out with Gramma, Grampa and Great Gramma. On Thursday, we are going to the doctor to see baby Joey. We will also probably go over Gramma Debbie's for St. Patrick's Day. On Saturday, I think we are going down to see Auntie Becky.
Have a good week!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Feeling better!
Hi Baby!
Thank goodness - you were finally feeling better this week. Your cooties seemed to have cleared up and you were back to your ornery and lovable self. I love it when you are feeing better and not sick.
Let's see - what did we do this week? Well, Sunday, you hung out with the Beatys while mommy & daddy went to the hospital to check on Joey. They said you had a great time and the enjoyed having you. You hung out with both Gramma Debbie and Grampa Keith after daycare. We went out to dinner on Wednesday and had ice cream afterwards. You didn't care about the ice cream because they had a little kids table with blocks so you just played while mommy & daddy pigged out. You got to see Auntie Val on Thursday and we had dinner with her & Great Gramma. On Friday, we went to the mall and did Build a Bear for Joey. You did a great job helping build the puppy for your little brother. We are working on teaching you to blow kisses. As of tonight, you were making the noise!
I am not sure what our weekend holds but I can only hope that you remain feeling great for many weeks to come :) I will leave you with some photos.
Thank goodness - you were finally feeling better this week. Your cooties seemed to have cleared up and you were back to your ornery and lovable self. I love it when you are feeing better and not sick.
Let's see - what did we do this week? Well, Sunday, you hung out with the Beatys while mommy & daddy went to the hospital to check on Joey. They said you had a great time and the enjoyed having you. You hung out with both Gramma Debbie and Grampa Keith after daycare. We went out to dinner on Wednesday and had ice cream afterwards. You didn't care about the ice cream because they had a little kids table with blocks so you just played while mommy & daddy pigged out. You got to see Auntie Val on Thursday and we had dinner with her & Great Gramma. On Friday, we went to the mall and did Build a Bear for Joey. You did a great job helping build the puppy for your little brother. We are working on teaching you to blow kisses. As of tonight, you were making the noise!
I am not sure what our weekend holds but I can only hope that you remain feeling great for many weeks to come :) I will leave you with some photos.
You were a pancake head on Tuesday. Apparently, you decided that your breakfast pancakes would be better on your head. Even after we gave you a bath, you still smelled like syrup!
You being silly with daddy at Rojas on Wednesday. You ate a ton little piggy!
As soon as we showed you Joey's puppy at Build a Bear, you grabbed it and gave it a big hug.
You didn't even cry when you had to hand it over to the lady to fill it.
You helped press the foot peddle to fill up the puppy.
This one makes me tear up! With each Build A Bear, you stuff a little heart inside that says "I love you." You did a great job stuffing the heart in and we said "I love you Joey" as you did it.
All done - gotta give the puppy more lovin!
Final product after we bought the clothes. We made it a rockin' puppy! Joey is inside rockin' & rollin'!
Finally, here is our calendar for February - I am bit behind in showing it to you.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Long week...
Hey buddy...
We have had a really rough week, haven't we? Your small cooties turned into big ones and the whole house is sick. On Monday, Mary had us come pick you up at 3. On Tuesday & Wednesday, you stayed home. Daddy watched you Tuesday & I watched you Wednesday. You did go to daycare on Thursday but at night, you were sick and just wanted to cuddle with me. On Friday, you made it an hour at daycare and I went to get you. Daddy came home 1/2 day to hang out with you.
I hate it when you are sick, buddy. This has probably been the worst one yet. Part of it is because all of us were sick and miserable but this is the most miserable you have been. I hate hearing you cough and seeing your eyes all droopy. I hate you crying because you are miserable. I told your daddy that I would take it away from you if I could but since I have Joey cooking in there, it is all on him to take the illness for the family :)
The other thing going on is that I am having a really hard time with managing you and growing Joey. You are getting so big and lifting you is starting to cause me problems with the pregnancy. I thought that it was because I overdid it on Tuesday all day with you but it has continued all week. I get pains even after picking you up one time. It is so hard on us both, isn't it? It is hard on you because you are a mama's boy and you want your mama to pick you up. It is hard on me because I want to pick you up and love you up but I have to be careful to keep your brother safe for lots more weeks. Daddy is already picking up the slack but it is going to be an adjustment for us.
Because I am having problems, we are making arrangements to get help for you from that 4-5:30 time. Grampa Keith is going to start getting you on Tuesdays & Thursdays. You will still hang out with Great Gramma on Fridays. Gramma Debbie is going to try to get you as many Mondays & Wednesdays as possible. Finally, we have hired Uncle Zachary as a nanny for you. He will help load you in the car and play with you until daddy gets home. Outside of that 4-5:30 window, you and daddy are going to have to learn to be best friends for quite a few weeks. We need your brother to stay in there cooking for at least 14 more weeks.
Even sick, you are walking up a storm. It is starting to be the majority of your transportation. You even ran down the hall today & daddy said it was the funniest thing ever. You can tell it is still new to you because you are still proud of yourself.
We are working on your body parts and I thought for sure that you had figured out noses today. I said "Where is daddy's nose?" and you pointed right to it. But, I think it was an accident :) You are saying "NO" more often and now, you are even shaking your head "No." Gotta love it when my 14 month old is already saying "NO."
Finally, we have started trying to decide what we are going to do for beds. You were feeling better tonight so we went to look at them. The regular twin beds just seemed so darn big for you! We finally found the toddler beds and I think we are going to go that route. They had a little princess bed and you crawled right into it and thought it was pretty cool. While we won't get you the princess bed, the size of it seemed perfect. Our only fear is that you are going to crawl right out of it when you are fussy. We are going to get it in a month or so and give you a chance to get used to it. Eventually, I want to get you & Joey a nice set of bunk beds but it is going to be quite a few years.
Well, I think that is about it. I really hope that you start to feeling better my love!
We have had a really rough week, haven't we? Your small cooties turned into big ones and the whole house is sick. On Monday, Mary had us come pick you up at 3. On Tuesday & Wednesday, you stayed home. Daddy watched you Tuesday & I watched you Wednesday. You did go to daycare on Thursday but at night, you were sick and just wanted to cuddle with me. On Friday, you made it an hour at daycare and I went to get you. Daddy came home 1/2 day to hang out with you.
I hate it when you are sick, buddy. This has probably been the worst one yet. Part of it is because all of us were sick and miserable but this is the most miserable you have been. I hate hearing you cough and seeing your eyes all droopy. I hate you crying because you are miserable. I told your daddy that I would take it away from you if I could but since I have Joey cooking in there, it is all on him to take the illness for the family :)
The other thing going on is that I am having a really hard time with managing you and growing Joey. You are getting so big and lifting you is starting to cause me problems with the pregnancy. I thought that it was because I overdid it on Tuesday all day with you but it has continued all week. I get pains even after picking you up one time. It is so hard on us both, isn't it? It is hard on you because you are a mama's boy and you want your mama to pick you up. It is hard on me because I want to pick you up and love you up but I have to be careful to keep your brother safe for lots more weeks. Daddy is already picking up the slack but it is going to be an adjustment for us.
Because I am having problems, we are making arrangements to get help for you from that 4-5:30 time. Grampa Keith is going to start getting you on Tuesdays & Thursdays. You will still hang out with Great Gramma on Fridays. Gramma Debbie is going to try to get you as many Mondays & Wednesdays as possible. Finally, we have hired Uncle Zachary as a nanny for you. He will help load you in the car and play with you until daddy gets home. Outside of that 4-5:30 window, you and daddy are going to have to learn to be best friends for quite a few weeks. We need your brother to stay in there cooking for at least 14 more weeks.
Even sick, you are walking up a storm. It is starting to be the majority of your transportation. You even ran down the hall today & daddy said it was the funniest thing ever. You can tell it is still new to you because you are still proud of yourself.
We are working on your body parts and I thought for sure that you had figured out noses today. I said "Where is daddy's nose?" and you pointed right to it. But, I think it was an accident :) You are saying "NO" more often and now, you are even shaking your head "No." Gotta love it when my 14 month old is already saying "NO."
Finally, we have started trying to decide what we are going to do for beds. You were feeling better tonight so we went to look at them. The regular twin beds just seemed so darn big for you! We finally found the toddler beds and I think we are going to go that route. They had a little princess bed and you crawled right into it and thought it was pretty cool. While we won't get you the princess bed, the size of it seemed perfect. Our only fear is that you are going to crawl right out of it when you are fussy. We are going to get it in a month or so and give you a chance to get used to it. Eventually, I want to get you & Joey a nice set of bunk beds but it is going to be quite a few years.
Well, I think that is about it. I really hope that you start to feeling better my love!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Busy weekend!
Hi Elijah!
We had a busy weekend, huh? Now, at the end of the weekend, you have cooties. I figured it was your allergies but now, I wonder if you have true cooties! I hope you feel better because when you are sick, I feel really bad for you.
On Saturday, you went to the allergy doctor with daddy so he could get his shot. Then, we ran errands while you took a nap in the car. Afterwards, we went to the Amazing Pizza Machine. We ate lunch and you walked around and watched all the kiddos. Unfortunately, you were still a wussy when it came to the rides. You liked sitting in them but when we turned them on, you would scream! Before we left, we took our photos in the photo booth.
On Sunday, you & daddy had your quality time together - Starbucks and a donut at Bakers. After your nap, we went to visit Great Gramma. It was a big gathering - Auntie Sheila, Brandi (and by default, Heinrich), Jeff, Cory, Lauren and Baby Jake. We had pizza and you showed off your new walking skills. When daddy picked us up, you said "Hi Dad!" when he walked in the room. Seriously dude, when do I get a "Hi Mama" or "Bye Mama"? After your nap, daddy treated us to dinner at Outback and you did a great job. No demon Elijah in sight! You had a bath and we hung out but you were not feeling so hot at the end of the night so we cuddled and it was time for bed.
You really were a walking machine all weekend and I know I will eventually get used to it. But, it is so strange to see my little boy walking. Sure seems like you should still be wrapped in a swaddle like a bump on a log - not toddling through the house like a big boy! I am guessing that it is pregnancy hormones from baby Joey that make me so darn sentimental when I look at you and not the fact that you have weaseled your way deep in my heart.
I leave you with a scrapbook page that was inspired by your daddy making fun of us....
We had a busy weekend, huh? Now, at the end of the weekend, you have cooties. I figured it was your allergies but now, I wonder if you have true cooties! I hope you feel better because when you are sick, I feel really bad for you.
On Saturday, you went to the allergy doctor with daddy so he could get his shot. Then, we ran errands while you took a nap in the car. Afterwards, we went to the Amazing Pizza Machine. We ate lunch and you walked around and watched all the kiddos. Unfortunately, you were still a wussy when it came to the rides. You liked sitting in them but when we turned them on, you would scream! Before we left, we took our photos in the photo booth.
You did like the whack a mole but the whacker was a bit oversized for you!
In the car before we turned it on....
On the carousel - of course, no movement or you would be screaming.
The little kiddie room with the little kiddie slide.
And, after we turned the car on...done dealing!
On Sunday, you & daddy had your quality time together - Starbucks and a donut at Bakers. After your nap, we went to visit Great Gramma. It was a big gathering - Auntie Sheila, Brandi (and by default, Heinrich), Jeff, Cory, Lauren and Baby Jake. We had pizza and you showed off your new walking skills. When daddy picked us up, you said "Hi Dad!" when he walked in the room. Seriously dude, when do I get a "Hi Mama" or "Bye Mama"? After your nap, daddy treated us to dinner at Outback and you did a great job. No demon Elijah in sight! You had a bath and we hung out but you were not feeling so hot at the end of the night so we cuddled and it was time for bed.
You really were a walking machine all weekend and I know I will eventually get used to it. But, it is so strange to see my little boy walking. Sure seems like you should still be wrapped in a swaddle like a bump on a log - not toddling through the house like a big boy! I am guessing that it is pregnancy hormones from baby Joey that make me so darn sentimental when I look at you and not the fact that you have weaseled your way deep in my heart.
I leave you with a scrapbook page that was inspired by your daddy making fun of us....
Friday, February 25, 2011
Circus and Standing
Hi buddy!
We had a huge day today! We picked you up early and we went to the circus with all of your daycare buddies. Your mommy is a slacker and didn't get any photos! You did great - I was worried you would be a demon. You only had one moment where you got squirmy and you went to hang out with Amber for awhile. I think you had a great time watching all the activity and we even bought you a light up treat so you could be like all the other kiddos.
Here is a photo Mary took of you today - you are a dork!
When we got home, you played all night & you started standing up on your own. You have been standing up when you pull on something for months but today, you started standing up from a sitting position. You are such a big boy! I took some video of you walking tonight. You think it is so funny to walk and act like a proud peacock!
We had a huge day today! We picked you up early and we went to the circus with all of your daycare buddies. Your mommy is a slacker and didn't get any photos! You did great - I was worried you would be a demon. You only had one moment where you got squirmy and you went to hang out with Amber for awhile. I think you had a great time watching all the activity and we even bought you a light up treat so you could be like all the other kiddos.
Here is a photo Mary took of you today - you are a dork!
When we got home, you played all night & you started standing up on your own. You have been standing up when you pull on something for months but today, you started standing up from a sitting position. You are such a big boy! I took some video of you walking tonight. You think it is so funny to walk and act like a proud peacock!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Walk, walk, walk
Hiya fussy pants!
Yep, you still are a bit crabby but we love you anyway :) You spend two afternoons with Gramma Debbie this week and we were boring at home - just staying at home and playing with you. Few highlights...
Your dad thought for sure you learned some new sign language. You put your hands by your ears and you wiggle them around. I noticed you did it more frequently when music was on so I thought you were dancing. When we finally asked Mary, she said you were doing the hokey pokey. So much for you being a sign language genius.
Your tummy is still upset. We didn't know if you ate too much ice cream on Sunday or you have some sort of a virus. It is still there so it must be some sort of a virus.
You are a fruit fiend. I was getting a little worried about your dependence on fruit snacks for your night time snack. So, I started cutting you up a little bowl of fruit. We did strawberries, bananas, grapes and kiwi. You love, love, love this treat! The kiwis were not a huge hit but they were kind of tart. Tonight, you were sharing with me and feeding me some. You went to put it in my mouth then snatched it back to eat it yourself. You thought it was so funny! I thought you were a demon :)
Tonight, you decided to be a walking machine! You are getting yourself balanced with little help from us and you were even trying to stand up from a sitting position. It is so strange to see you toddling around the basement. You thought you were pretty impressive - you left me, went to your rocking cow, turned around and came back to me. You were so proud of yourself!
I have felt a bit neglected lately - no Elijah kisses. Each time I ask you for a kiss, you kind of ignore me. Tonight, I asked again and you ignored me but then you puckered up and turned around and gave me a kiss. Seriously, your kisses are a highlight of my day, buddy!
Well, we have a big day tomorrow. I have to break it to Great Gramma that you won't be coming over but it is because we are going to the CIRCUS! We are going with all your daycare friends. I am not sure if you will be good or you will be rotten but it is free so we can leave anytime. Other than that, no plans for this weekend. Auntie Val postponed her trip so you are stuck with your mom and dad - sorry buddy :)
Yep, you still are a bit crabby but we love you anyway :) You spend two afternoons with Gramma Debbie this week and we were boring at home - just staying at home and playing with you. Few highlights...
Your dad thought for sure you learned some new sign language. You put your hands by your ears and you wiggle them around. I noticed you did it more frequently when music was on so I thought you were dancing. When we finally asked Mary, she said you were doing the hokey pokey. So much for you being a sign language genius.
Your tummy is still upset. We didn't know if you ate too much ice cream on Sunday or you have some sort of a virus. It is still there so it must be some sort of a virus.
You are a fruit fiend. I was getting a little worried about your dependence on fruit snacks for your night time snack. So, I started cutting you up a little bowl of fruit. We did strawberries, bananas, grapes and kiwi. You love, love, love this treat! The kiwis were not a huge hit but they were kind of tart. Tonight, you were sharing with me and feeding me some. You went to put it in my mouth then snatched it back to eat it yourself. You thought it was so funny! I thought you were a demon :)
Tonight, you decided to be a walking machine! You are getting yourself balanced with little help from us and you were even trying to stand up from a sitting position. It is so strange to see you toddling around the basement. You thought you were pretty impressive - you left me, went to your rocking cow, turned around and came back to me. You were so proud of yourself!
I have felt a bit neglected lately - no Elijah kisses. Each time I ask you for a kiss, you kind of ignore me. Tonight, I asked again and you ignored me but then you puckered up and turned around and gave me a kiss. Seriously, your kisses are a highlight of my day, buddy!
Well, we have a big day tomorrow. I have to break it to Great Gramma that you won't be coming over but it is because we are going to the CIRCUS! We are going with all your daycare friends. I am not sure if you will be good or you will be rotten but it is free so we can leave anytime. Other than that, no plans for this weekend. Auntie Val postponed her trip so you are stuck with your mom and dad - sorry buddy :)
Monday, February 21, 2011
New tooth - crabby pants
Hey Elijah -
Not much to share today except you are a crabby pants because you have a new molar coming in. This will be tooth number 8 and you bit me really, really good when I was feeling around for it. :) Mary said these molars are bad because they can poke through in 4 stages - one for each point. If that is the case, we are 1 down 15 more to go and that is a lot of crabby days.
You did have a funny today in the midst of the crabby. I was listening to a voice mail from Donnie on my iPhone. You grabbed my phone and started freaking out laughing. Then, I put on a voice mail from Auntie Val and you did the same thing. Apparently, you sure like it when voices come out of my iPhone. You crack me up kid!
Not much to share today except you are a crabby pants because you have a new molar coming in. This will be tooth number 8 and you bit me really, really good when I was feeling around for it. :) Mary said these molars are bad because they can poke through in 4 stages - one for each point. If that is the case, we are 1 down 15 more to go and that is a lot of crabby days.
You did have a funny today in the midst of the crabby. I was listening to a voice mail from Donnie on my iPhone. You grabbed my phone and started freaking out laughing. Then, I put on a voice mail from Auntie Val and you did the same thing. Apparently, you sure like it when voices come out of my iPhone. You crack me up kid!
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