Well, I have a 9 month old as of yesterday. That time flew by! It seems like each night I go to sleep thinking how long the day was and wake up a month later (which is actually funny since I get almost no sleep at night most nights).
Last Friday, the boys and I went to the pool with Arlene and Caitlyn for a morning of swimming. It was great fun and it was Robert's first trip in the pool other than the splash pool at Sea World and our wading pool in the back yard. He had fun, but didn't much like the water getting in his face. William swam like a champ with his float vest, and is learning how to steer and get across the pool with ease.
Satuday was a full day. We went to Walmart, then Home Deopt, then out to the mall for lunch, a mall cooking demo for kids, and the Hot Dog Dance at the Disney Store. Finally we went to the Aquarium before heading home for naps. For dinner Francis made the most delicious burgers. Even Robert couldn't get enough!
Francis took over being the full fledged director for our Bible Life (Sunday school) class on Sunday as the previous directors moved back to Atlanta. When he first volunteered to be the "fill-in" director, I nealry passed out from surprise since public speaking isn't his thing. but he has really risen to the challenge. He seems comfortable and makes every effort to make everyone else at east as well. I'm so proud of him!
Sunday evening, my mom and sister Danielle drove down to see us as they hadn't seen the boys in over a month. William and Robert were overjoyed to see them and mom and Dani stayed until after Lunch the next day, much to the boys' delight. My mom even got to join William in his Little Gym class before lunch and he is still talking about how much fun he was. Grandmothers and Aunts are the best!!
Monday started our summer classes at the Little Gym. As I was leaving, I asked if they'd done the drawing for all the prizes from priority enrollment. Ms. Shauna (who is now both boys' teacher) said that they had and she would call me after talking to Ms. Andi. I have been putting off booking William's birthday party anywhere because they hadn't done the drawing. Well, sure enough, I get a call telling me that William has won a free birthday party at The Little Gym. They actually drew his name and put it back because he's won the grand prize (a free summer or season at the Little Gym) two of the last three times (adding up to a free year of classes). But then they went to draw again and pulled his name out a second time! I laughed until I cried. I joked that I should take him to Vegas because he wins so often at things out of his control. Sooo...now our decision of where to have William's birthday is both easier and harder since I had in my head we would have it at a local splash pad. I guess We'll just have to let William decide!
Yesterday Robert turned 9 months and we started off the day by having pictures done. The pictures turned out well and while we waited for them to be printed, I took the boys to Cici's Pizza next door. William ate a lot of pizza (including the promised dessert pizza since he had been good that morning), and Robert ate a full slice of cheese pizza (minus the very bottom crust which was too tough, and an apple dessert slice. I had two happy kiddos! We then went to the mall and played on the playgrounds while we waited for 2 pm to come around. Robert loved the coin rides and I even forked out the money so both boys could ride the circus truck. It was a red-letter day to be sure! At 2 we went to the Disney store for their "summer days" activity (that day it was learning to draw Mickey), and William received his weekly pin for his lanyard. Saturday was Mickey and Minnie mouse, which he was thrilled to get, but this week it was Sofia the First. He refused to take it from the lady saying, "That's Sofia. That's a princess pin for girls. I'm a boy. I don't want that pin." He had a mini meltdown and I took the pin from the lady and we headed home. We talked about that everyone that week was going to get the same pin, both boys and girls. Next week everyone was going to get a Jake and the Neverland pirates pin, even the girls. He nodded and seemed to understand. It's the first time he's really cared if something is for "boys" or "girls". I'll be interested to see how this goes moving forward. Robert and William helped me to make dinner. We made hot ham sandwiches which required both grinding up ham and shredding cheese. Both boys were fascinated with this process and delighted with the results. Robert and one whole sandwich and William ate two (in addition to their vegetables and fruit, of course). I guess the meal was a hit!
Today Robert had his check up. He's healthy! He's 18lbs 6 oz (up 10 lbs from birth), and 29 inches. He's not off the charts like his brother was (except in head size, our family just has big heads), but he's sure long and lean. He's quickly outgrowing his 12 month clothes, and I am starting to put him in 18 month gear. My big boy! The doctor was impressed with his standing/walking progress and said there is no way he'll make it to his first birthday and not be walking independently. She thinks it will happen very soon, so we'll see. she also noticed a tooth on top is about to poke through. That explains all the gnawing on me he has been doing. And she said to make sure and give him three good meals a day and to start offering him a little water. This makes me a little sad to hear her say this (though I know it's true) because it make me realize he's not such a baby anymore. He gobbled up the grape pieces, apple, peas, and puffs he had for lunch and then flashed a smile that told me he was so proud of himself. I'm proud of him too, to be sure. I just want to enjoy every second! Oh, and they drew blood today to run some routine tests. The guy took the blood from Robert's arm. I held my baby and prepared for the worst, but Robert didn't even cry when they pricked him. He looked interested and watched, completely relaxed and still the whole time. When he was done, Robert smiled at him as he put on the band aid. We may have a future doctor!
That's all for now.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
June 3, 2014
Well, it's been quite a couple of weeks. Both boys were sick last time I wrote, and they have been healing on and off since then.
Robert is just as happy as ever and is getting to where "proper" crawling is coming more naturally. I was getting used to him being slower because he was trying to crawl correctly, but now he is just as speedy as ever. Watch out world! He also successfully climbed the stairs this week and can be found standing in his crib any time I don't come and get him soon enough. He is cruising along furniture, animals and people with greater ease each day. He is getting close to standing himself up from the ground (just needs a tad more balance) and can stand by letting go of an object for many seconds at a time before sitting. He just holds onto my fingers now to walk (run) around and I have trouble keeping up with his movement in my bent over, wide leg stance. Robert almost took his first steps yesterday to his Little Gym Teacher yesterday. He certainly tried, but my arm was in the way. I'm not saying he has the balance to walk far, but he sure had the determination to give it his all-out try!
William, I have discovered can read much more than I realized. At the Dr. office the other day, he was holding a book and said, "I love my mommy." I quickly responded, "I love you too!" "No mommy," he responded, "Look!" He turned around the book and sure enough, the title was I Love My Mommy. It was not a book I'd ever seen before. The nurse and I just looked at each other, not sure what to do with that. I had almost forgotten it had happened when a few days later, William brought me a napkin and said, "look mommy! It says happy birthday!" And yes, that is exactly what it said. I had bough the napkins for my sister-in-law's birthday, but hadn't read them to William. Oh and he can spell Mom, Dad, Nana, Robert and William. He reads another word about every other day, and I am so amazed and impressed by him.
Weekend before last, Francis, the boys and I met my in-laws as well as Chris and cousin Abby in San Antonio for Memorial Day weekend. We spent two days at Sea World. It rained both days, but I wouldn't have it any other way, as it kept a lot of the crowds away. We did Aquatica (the water park) the first day and it was empty enough that we were all able to ride all the rides at least once with little or no wait all day long. It was awesome. My in-laws rented a Cabana and so we had a dry place to go when it was raining (though we were in a water park, so a lot of the time it was fine to be wet). The aviary just opened that day and seeing the birds was spectacular! Sunday Cyndy joined us (she flew in from a mission trip in Montreal the night before) and we did the main park including the penguins! We took a nap in the afternoon and caught the last showing of Shamu that night and also saw some fireworks. It was a great day and a pretty great weekend! The only sad part was that poor Francis fell Saturday night while holding William and they both got pretty beat up. William's face was completely scraped up for a week and he had two knots on his head slightly smaller than a golf ball. After an initial hysteria, he settled down and didn't let it bother him. He felt good enough the next day to ride his first roller coaster (Shamu coaster), and he LOVED it, yelling whee the whole time. We celebrated Cyndy's birthday on Monday before leaving with a black forest cake I assembled in the hotel room. It wasn't too bad! Oh, and we finally got to give Francis's mom the canvasses of her three grandchildren that we ordered for mother's day. She said they were the best present ever. Now we wish we'd saved them for her birthday next month, hehe.
Life since then has been relatively routine with us frequenting North East Metro park many times now that we have discovered it. It's close enough we can be gone for an hour and spend 45 minutes there, and I like that. We've also been back to the Aquarium and like the improvements we've been seeing. Hoping they continue! That's it for now!
Robert is just as happy as ever and is getting to where "proper" crawling is coming more naturally. I was getting used to him being slower because he was trying to crawl correctly, but now he is just as speedy as ever. Watch out world! He also successfully climbed the stairs this week and can be found standing in his crib any time I don't come and get him soon enough. He is cruising along furniture, animals and people with greater ease each day. He is getting close to standing himself up from the ground (just needs a tad more balance) and can stand by letting go of an object for many seconds at a time before sitting. He just holds onto my fingers now to walk (run) around and I have trouble keeping up with his movement in my bent over, wide leg stance. Robert almost took his first steps yesterday to his Little Gym Teacher yesterday. He certainly tried, but my arm was in the way. I'm not saying he has the balance to walk far, but he sure had the determination to give it his all-out try!
William, I have discovered can read much more than I realized. At the Dr. office the other day, he was holding a book and said, "I love my mommy." I quickly responded, "I love you too!" "No mommy," he responded, "Look!" He turned around the book and sure enough, the title was I Love My Mommy. It was not a book I'd ever seen before. The nurse and I just looked at each other, not sure what to do with that. I had almost forgotten it had happened when a few days later, William brought me a napkin and said, "look mommy! It says happy birthday!" And yes, that is exactly what it said. I had bough the napkins for my sister-in-law's birthday, but hadn't read them to William. Oh and he can spell Mom, Dad, Nana, Robert and William. He reads another word about every other day, and I am so amazed and impressed by him.
Weekend before last, Francis, the boys and I met my in-laws as well as Chris and cousin Abby in San Antonio for Memorial Day weekend. We spent two days at Sea World. It rained both days, but I wouldn't have it any other way, as it kept a lot of the crowds away. We did Aquatica (the water park) the first day and it was empty enough that we were all able to ride all the rides at least once with little or no wait all day long. It was awesome. My in-laws rented a Cabana and so we had a dry place to go when it was raining (though we were in a water park, so a lot of the time it was fine to be wet). The aviary just opened that day and seeing the birds was spectacular! Sunday Cyndy joined us (she flew in from a mission trip in Montreal the night before) and we did the main park including the penguins! We took a nap in the afternoon and caught the last showing of Shamu that night and also saw some fireworks. It was a great day and a pretty great weekend! The only sad part was that poor Francis fell Saturday night while holding William and they both got pretty beat up. William's face was completely scraped up for a week and he had two knots on his head slightly smaller than a golf ball. After an initial hysteria, he settled down and didn't let it bother him. He felt good enough the next day to ride his first roller coaster (Shamu coaster), and he LOVED it, yelling whee the whole time. We celebrated Cyndy's birthday on Monday before leaving with a black forest cake I assembled in the hotel room. It wasn't too bad! Oh, and we finally got to give Francis's mom the canvasses of her three grandchildren that we ordered for mother's day. She said they were the best present ever. Now we wish we'd saved them for her birthday next month, hehe.
Life since then has been relatively routine with us frequenting North East Metro park many times now that we have discovered it. It's close enough we can be gone for an hour and spend 45 minutes there, and I like that. We've also been back to the Aquarium and like the improvements we've been seeing. Hoping they continue! That's it for now!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
May 21, 2014
I'll try to keep this short.
Both boys are sick, and I feel a bit fatigued myself, though I am not sure if that is due to lack of sleep or actual illness. Robert keeps spiking a fever and William juts started a low grade fever a couple of hours ago. When it rains, it pours I guess.
Last Wednesday Angel, Ranger, the boys and I went to Story time at Barnes and Noble. Nothing much to report except it is always good to get out of the house. Thursday the boys and I met Arlene and Caitlyn on 35 and we took a drive up to Waco to go to the zoo there for the day (about an 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive). We met Arlene's roommate from college and her kids there and it was a lovely day. William loved seeing all the animals, and he and Robert were both so tired that they slept almost the whole way back. It was great!
Friday I drove to check out a park near by and realized I'd been missing out on a treasure! The Northeast Metro Park by us has a bunch of playgrounds, a splash pad and a skate park. Who knew? The boys and I played on one of the playgrounds before heading home. Saturday morning, we took Francis back to the park and played on a different playground (both were covered with shade), before having lunch at Freddy's custard. If that weren't enough fun, we met up with the Davis's after nap and went to Austin's Park for the afternoon/evening. It's a small theme park with mini golf, a few rides, race cars, laser tag and video games. It was so fun. Angel and I played laser tag and even though I was wearing a white shirt, I still came in 3rd (of 20)! Yay me!!
Sunday after church, a VBS meeting, and a nap, we went back to the Metro park and had a picnic dinner as a family. Francis flew kites both days he was there much to William's delight. The weather was perfect and it was so wonderful to be outside.
Monday, Robert started acting funny and had a runny nose. That night he spiked a fever of almost 102. I took him to the doctor yesterday and in addition to whatever cold he has, he had an ear infection. So more antibiotics...yay... He's still running a fever and miserable. It makes me want to cry that he can't get comfortable.
Today, William has just come down with the same thing. So...I am going to go take a nap if I can, because it is likely to be a long night. Please keep us in your prayers!!
Both boys are sick, and I feel a bit fatigued myself, though I am not sure if that is due to lack of sleep or actual illness. Robert keeps spiking a fever and William juts started a low grade fever a couple of hours ago. When it rains, it pours I guess.
Last Wednesday Angel, Ranger, the boys and I went to Story time at Barnes and Noble. Nothing much to report except it is always good to get out of the house. Thursday the boys and I met Arlene and Caitlyn on 35 and we took a drive up to Waco to go to the zoo there for the day (about an 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive). We met Arlene's roommate from college and her kids there and it was a lovely day. William loved seeing all the animals, and he and Robert were both so tired that they slept almost the whole way back. It was great!
Friday I drove to check out a park near by and realized I'd been missing out on a treasure! The Northeast Metro Park by us has a bunch of playgrounds, a splash pad and a skate park. Who knew? The boys and I played on one of the playgrounds before heading home. Saturday morning, we took Francis back to the park and played on a different playground (both were covered with shade), before having lunch at Freddy's custard. If that weren't enough fun, we met up with the Davis's after nap and went to Austin's Park for the afternoon/evening. It's a small theme park with mini golf, a few rides, race cars, laser tag and video games. It was so fun. Angel and I played laser tag and even though I was wearing a white shirt, I still came in 3rd (of 20)! Yay me!!
Sunday after church, a VBS meeting, and a nap, we went back to the Metro park and had a picnic dinner as a family. Francis flew kites both days he was there much to William's delight. The weather was perfect and it was so wonderful to be outside.
Monday, Robert started acting funny and had a runny nose. That night he spiked a fever of almost 102. I took him to the doctor yesterday and in addition to whatever cold he has, he had an ear infection. So more antibiotics...yay... He's still running a fever and miserable. It makes me want to cry that he can't get comfortable.
Today, William has just come down with the same thing. So...I am going to go take a nap if I can, because it is likely to be a long night. Please keep us in your prayers!!
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
May 13, 2014
What a big, wonderful week!!!
Happy Mother's Day! I not only had one day, but a whole weekend of Mother's Day festivities. Francis and the boys spoiled me and I loved every minute of it. But I'm getting ahead of myself!
Last Wednesday was our last MOPS meeting. It was a great year, and I will miss our meetings because I always learn something important! Thursday, Arlene and I went shopping at the mall with our kiddos and Angel and Ranger met us for lunch. I love these ladies and so any time with them is time well spent! Friday morning, Arlene, Morgan and I had a picnic with our kids at the All Abilities Park and fun was genuinely had by all, though it was getting a bit on the hot side by the time we left.
Friday night was the last Parents' night out at church until after summer. After dropping off the kids, Francis took me to Estancia Churriscuria (a Brazilian Steakhouse) for a wonderful meal and he presented me with a gorgeous necklace/pendant. I told him never to get me jewelry, but this one is very pretty! Saturday morning, I was able to sleep in a little, while Francis and William made cinnamon rolls. Delicious! The Francis and William ran a bunch of errands (I mean a bunch) while Robert and I cleaned up the house a little. We all met for lunch at Phil's Ice House where William was able to run around and play on the playground. After lunch, I got to go shopping with just Robert and found a couple of shirts (yay!) followed by a glorious nap for everyone but Francis back at the house. For dinner, we had Indian food (which we rarely have because Francis doesn't much like it), so I didn't have to cook!
Sunday morning, Francis got up before the sun rose, and went to get kolaches for me, and the boys served me breakfast in bed. I got some sweet cards, and another necklace from William (this one was 2 hearts).After an amazing church service, we had lunch at Outback Steakhouse where there was NO WAIT! What are the odds? After the boys napped, we talked to my mom, Francis's mom, and his Nana Phillips in Montreal, wishing all of them a very happy day. It was the best Mother's Day ever. The only thing that could have made it better, was being with all of the "mothers" (mom, mother-in-law and grandmothers) that I hold so dear. I love you all!
Yesterday was Little Gym Day. I signed the boys up for next year, and with William being free since he won the grand prize, and Robert having the sibling discount, both boys cost only $600 for the year! Now that's a deal!
Today, we finally applied for Robert's passport. I was a little nervous that I would forget some of the paperwork (we had to go all the way back to the house when we did William's), but everything was smooth and the woman even remarked how rare it is that everything is filled out properly. So, we should have his passport in the next 4 weeks. Yay!
William is turning into more of a almost 3-year-old each day. He is becoming more and more independent, as well as more and more opinionated. It's fun to hear him talk and learn, but some of our conversations end up with us having to agree to disagree. He has a mind of his own, and I am glad he is using it!
And the biggest news! Just before putting the boys down for a nap, Robert did what I would call his first legitimate crawl forward! He did it a couple of times, but I was unable to get a good video. Hopefully I can get one this evening. He was thrilled to finally go in the direction he desired without having to roll. army crawl, or turn around after scooting backwards. Where was he headed, you ask? He crawled over to turn on the Bluray player. He's a mess! A cute, lovable, crawling mess!
Well, that's it for now!!!
Happy Mother's Day! I not only had one day, but a whole weekend of Mother's Day festivities. Francis and the boys spoiled me and I loved every minute of it. But I'm getting ahead of myself!
Last Wednesday was our last MOPS meeting. It was a great year, and I will miss our meetings because I always learn something important! Thursday, Arlene and I went shopping at the mall with our kiddos and Angel and Ranger met us for lunch. I love these ladies and so any time with them is time well spent! Friday morning, Arlene, Morgan and I had a picnic with our kids at the All Abilities Park and fun was genuinely had by all, though it was getting a bit on the hot side by the time we left.
Friday night was the last Parents' night out at church until after summer. After dropping off the kids, Francis took me to Estancia Churriscuria (a Brazilian Steakhouse) for a wonderful meal and he presented me with a gorgeous necklace/pendant. I told him never to get me jewelry, but this one is very pretty! Saturday morning, I was able to sleep in a little, while Francis and William made cinnamon rolls. Delicious! The Francis and William ran a bunch of errands (I mean a bunch) while Robert and I cleaned up the house a little. We all met for lunch at Phil's Ice House where William was able to run around and play on the playground. After lunch, I got to go shopping with just Robert and found a couple of shirts (yay!) followed by a glorious nap for everyone but Francis back at the house. For dinner, we had Indian food (which we rarely have because Francis doesn't much like it), so I didn't have to cook!
Sunday morning, Francis got up before the sun rose, and went to get kolaches for me, and the boys served me breakfast in bed. I got some sweet cards, and another necklace from William (this one was 2 hearts).After an amazing church service, we had lunch at Outback Steakhouse where there was NO WAIT! What are the odds? After the boys napped, we talked to my mom, Francis's mom, and his Nana Phillips in Montreal, wishing all of them a very happy day. It was the best Mother's Day ever. The only thing that could have made it better, was being with all of the "mothers" (mom, mother-in-law and grandmothers) that I hold so dear. I love you all!
Yesterday was Little Gym Day. I signed the boys up for next year, and with William being free since he won the grand prize, and Robert having the sibling discount, both boys cost only $600 for the year! Now that's a deal!
Today, we finally applied for Robert's passport. I was a little nervous that I would forget some of the paperwork (we had to go all the way back to the house when we did William's), but everything was smooth and the woman even remarked how rare it is that everything is filled out properly. So, we should have his passport in the next 4 weeks. Yay!
William is turning into more of a almost 3-year-old each day. He is becoming more and more independent, as well as more and more opinionated. It's fun to hear him talk and learn, but some of our conversations end up with us having to agree to disagree. He has a mind of his own, and I am glad he is using it!
And the biggest news! Just before putting the boys down for a nap, Robert did what I would call his first legitimate crawl forward! He did it a couple of times, but I was unable to get a good video. Hopefully I can get one this evening. He was thrilled to finally go in the direction he desired without having to roll. army crawl, or turn around after scooting backwards. Where was he headed, you ask? He crawled over to turn on the Bluray player. He's a mess! A cute, lovable, crawling mess!
Well, that's it for now!!!
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
May 6, 2014
It's been a couple of weeks since someone pointed out that Robert is in fact a blondie now. I hadn't noticed, but all of his baby black hair is now gone. It happened so slowly that it took someone saying it out loud for it to hit me. Anyway, since that has happened, everywhere we go people keep telling me how alike they look. I knew they looked alike, but now they look like two steps in the same progression with their handsome daddy being the endpoint. I'm glad I think Francis is handsome, because I've got two boys who are going to look just like him!
Well, it finally happened, William and Robert had their first real confrontation. Robert was in the stand up (sit down) walker and William was wheeling around the push walker when they collided at the kitchen entry. Robert wanted into the living room and William wanted into the kitchen. They pushed on each other for a minute before I told William he had to back up to let Robert through as he had pushed Robert up against the wall. This did not go over well, and William angrily yelled and lifted up the walker as if to strike something or someone (which is REALLY out of character for him). He was sent straight to time out. Robert thought the whole display was hilarious, and so he went over to where William was in timeout and started ramming him with the walker. I was washing dishes and I hear William screaming, "Robert! That's not nice! Go away! I'm in time out! Leave me alone!!!" Robert meanwhile is laughing hysterically. I move the walker to another room, but Robert immediately goes back and starts ramming William again, laughing all the way. Needless to way, I had to pick up Robert and hold him while William finished in time out and then both boys had to apologize to each other. But, Robert now knows how to taunt William. It's becoming more of an even playing field all the time. On the bright side, they played the rest of the day with no problems. I am so glad they are the forgiving sort!
Last Wednesday I thought we were supposed to have our last MOPS meeting of the year. I didn't realize it was the 5th Wednesday of the month (and not the first Wednesday of May), and neither did Angel. We were the only two to show up, haha. So, we did what any respectable woman would do, we went shopping! It was a fun morning and we actually got a lot done. We finished by having lunch at BJs before parting ways. Good times!
Thursday, the ladies from my MOM Bible study met for a play date at one of our mentor mom's homes. Faye's house is the house used in the movie Bernie. It's quite a house and William loved seeing all the stuffed deer and other animals. He even laid on a real bear rug and wolf rug. Faye's husband is quite a hunter! I had fun with the ladies and the kids had a blast on the front drive riding their bikes and playing with toys. I could do that every day!
Friday I faced my fear and walked from the car place (after dropping off Francis's car for an oil change) to the library. It was the first time I'd walked that way since William's near-death experience. William stayed close to me and we talked about how important it is to be aware of what's going on around you. It was a positive experience and the best part is, we have library books again! I've missed checking them out and so has William.
Saturday was a big day. My in-laws came in late Friday night and Saturday we all drove to San Antonio where we met Francis's sister Cyndy, Chris and Abby for a day of fun at Sea World. We got tickets both the SeaWorld and Aquatica so we headed into the water park as soon as it opened. William and I found the water too cold (Robert didn't put on his swim suit in favor of a nap with his Nana), but Francis did a few slides and had fun. We did ride one ride (Francis, William and I) that was a large raft and at the end you floated under the stingray tank. That was pretty cool. Later in the afternoon, we all saw the Shamu show before packing up and having dinner back down the road a little way. We celebrated Mother's Day with Francis's mom and gave her her cards (her gift had not come in yet). It was a fun time! We did find out Robert likes Dip N Dots ice cream. A man after my own heart!
I also found out that Robert will eat Chick-fil-a chicken nuggets with great enthusiasm. I got a video of him yesterday and it is so cute. It only he'd eat other things so happily! I did get him to gnaw on some pizza through his special spoon last night, and he had a few baby puffs as well. Maybe (maybe?) we'll be on the other side of this on and off food boycott soon!
That's it for now!
Well, it finally happened, William and Robert had their first real confrontation. Robert was in the stand up (sit down) walker and William was wheeling around the push walker when they collided at the kitchen entry. Robert wanted into the living room and William wanted into the kitchen. They pushed on each other for a minute before I told William he had to back up to let Robert through as he had pushed Robert up against the wall. This did not go over well, and William angrily yelled and lifted up the walker as if to strike something or someone (which is REALLY out of character for him). He was sent straight to time out. Robert thought the whole display was hilarious, and so he went over to where William was in timeout and started ramming him with the walker. I was washing dishes and I hear William screaming, "Robert! That's not nice! Go away! I'm in time out! Leave me alone!!!" Robert meanwhile is laughing hysterically. I move the walker to another room, but Robert immediately goes back and starts ramming William again, laughing all the way. Needless to way, I had to pick up Robert and hold him while William finished in time out and then both boys had to apologize to each other. But, Robert now knows how to taunt William. It's becoming more of an even playing field all the time. On the bright side, they played the rest of the day with no problems. I am so glad they are the forgiving sort!
Last Wednesday I thought we were supposed to have our last MOPS meeting of the year. I didn't realize it was the 5th Wednesday of the month (and not the first Wednesday of May), and neither did Angel. We were the only two to show up, haha. So, we did what any respectable woman would do, we went shopping! It was a fun morning and we actually got a lot done. We finished by having lunch at BJs before parting ways. Good times!
Thursday, the ladies from my MOM Bible study met for a play date at one of our mentor mom's homes. Faye's house is the house used in the movie Bernie. It's quite a house and William loved seeing all the stuffed deer and other animals. He even laid on a real bear rug and wolf rug. Faye's husband is quite a hunter! I had fun with the ladies and the kids had a blast on the front drive riding their bikes and playing with toys. I could do that every day!
Friday I faced my fear and walked from the car place (after dropping off Francis's car for an oil change) to the library. It was the first time I'd walked that way since William's near-death experience. William stayed close to me and we talked about how important it is to be aware of what's going on around you. It was a positive experience and the best part is, we have library books again! I've missed checking them out and so has William.
Saturday was a big day. My in-laws came in late Friday night and Saturday we all drove to San Antonio where we met Francis's sister Cyndy, Chris and Abby for a day of fun at Sea World. We got tickets both the SeaWorld and Aquatica so we headed into the water park as soon as it opened. William and I found the water too cold (Robert didn't put on his swim suit in favor of a nap with his Nana), but Francis did a few slides and had fun. We did ride one ride (Francis, William and I) that was a large raft and at the end you floated under the stingray tank. That was pretty cool. Later in the afternoon, we all saw the Shamu show before packing up and having dinner back down the road a little way. We celebrated Mother's Day with Francis's mom and gave her her cards (her gift had not come in yet). It was a fun time! We did find out Robert likes Dip N Dots ice cream. A man after my own heart!
I also found out that Robert will eat Chick-fil-a chicken nuggets with great enthusiasm. I got a video of him yesterday and it is so cute. It only he'd eat other things so happily! I did get him to gnaw on some pizza through his special spoon last night, and he had a few baby puffs as well. Maybe (maybe?) we'll be on the other side of this on and off food boycott soon!
That's it for now!
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
April 29, 2014
What have we done over the past week. A lot of visiting the Dr. A lot of being sick. And a lot of trying to keep on going despite feeling stuffed up and yucky. Yeah, that about sums it up.
We've all been allergy ridden and coughing for weeks, but Tuesday night to Wednesday morning, William's cough turned ugly. So that morning, I went ahead and took both boys to the Dr. and she said that William had a sinus infection, but Robert was still only congested. She prescribed antibiotics for William and breathing treatments for both boys. William was excited about both the medicine and the breathing treatment (as he asks for both on a near daily basis anyway), but Robert screamed bloody murder during treatment and has continued to do so each time since.
Thursday, we went to the last Moms Together Bible Study of the year. It was a very sweet and emotional time, and William's class did a mini concert for us at the end. William actually sang this time. I have a video. The entire song he is singing a high pitched, enthusiastic, "do do do do do". I guess someone told him if you can't remember the words, just sing "do" because that's what he did! It was adorable and I couldn't help but smile.
Friday, the boys and I went to the aquarium in the morning before I came back and quickly cleaned as much of the house as I could. Rachael Heard came in town in the afternoon to go to a concert with the new guy she is dating (small world, my friend from college who lives in San Antonio is dating the bassist at my church), and she came by to hang out for a bit beforehand. She brought the boys some sweet gifts, and our time was far too brief. After she left I took the boys to The Little Gym of Round Rock's 2nd birthday party. William loved it, especially the cake.
Saturday we all spent a little time with Rachael before she headed home (she stayed at our house after the concert), and then Francis, the boys and I went to Lakeline Mall. We got there right after the mall opened, and the Frozen stuff had just gone on sale. We bought William and Olaf doll, and then bought a couple of other things that we ended up not needing. William was indifferent about his Olaf doll until they sold out and every kid and adult that he passed in the mall asked him where he got it. then he wouldn't let Olaf out of his sight! Silly boy. I got a haircut at the mall. It's short and I like it. Robert is now unable to pull my hair out, and that is the best feeling of all!
Sunday morning, Francis and William went to church, but Robert and I had to go to the after-hours clinic as we both coughed all night long. Three hours later, we were both home with sinus infections, ear infections, and antibiotics too. The Dr. was worried about my breathing and even prescribed an inhaler. It makes me all jittery, but at least I can breath. We all still have a lingering cough, but that can last for weeks apparently. Yay...
This week has been business as usual with stuffy heads and tired bodies. I feel like I'm improving, but only a drop at a time. Better than getting worse though!!!
Robert has been eating more food, but none of is is baby food. He's taking after his Aunt Dani and skipping over baby food, it seems. He loved the chicken from Chick-fil-a that he got little tiny particles at a time and managed to consume a whole nugget. Today he ate 3 strawberries through a special kind of mesh spoon. he is also mastering his pincher grasp and picking up cereal and puffs to eat. I'm just glad he's eating!! He is also becoming more mobile. Although his crawl is still only backwards, he seldom stays anywhere near where I set him down. He is pulling up to standing on anything and everything and moves around accordingly. William encourages him (perhaps too much sometimes), and the two boys are nearly inseparable. I'm so blessed!
That's is for now!
We've all been allergy ridden and coughing for weeks, but Tuesday night to Wednesday morning, William's cough turned ugly. So that morning, I went ahead and took both boys to the Dr. and she said that William had a sinus infection, but Robert was still only congested. She prescribed antibiotics for William and breathing treatments for both boys. William was excited about both the medicine and the breathing treatment (as he asks for both on a near daily basis anyway), but Robert screamed bloody murder during treatment and has continued to do so each time since.
Thursday, we went to the last Moms Together Bible Study of the year. It was a very sweet and emotional time, and William's class did a mini concert for us at the end. William actually sang this time. I have a video. The entire song he is singing a high pitched, enthusiastic, "do do do do do". I guess someone told him if you can't remember the words, just sing "do" because that's what he did! It was adorable and I couldn't help but smile.
Friday, the boys and I went to the aquarium in the morning before I came back and quickly cleaned as much of the house as I could. Rachael Heard came in town in the afternoon to go to a concert with the new guy she is dating (small world, my friend from college who lives in San Antonio is dating the bassist at my church), and she came by to hang out for a bit beforehand. She brought the boys some sweet gifts, and our time was far too brief. After she left I took the boys to The Little Gym of Round Rock's 2nd birthday party. William loved it, especially the cake.
Saturday we all spent a little time with Rachael before she headed home (she stayed at our house after the concert), and then Francis, the boys and I went to Lakeline Mall. We got there right after the mall opened, and the Frozen stuff had just gone on sale. We bought William and Olaf doll, and then bought a couple of other things that we ended up not needing. William was indifferent about his Olaf doll until they sold out and every kid and adult that he passed in the mall asked him where he got it. then he wouldn't let Olaf out of his sight! Silly boy. I got a haircut at the mall. It's short and I like it. Robert is now unable to pull my hair out, and that is the best feeling of all!
Sunday morning, Francis and William went to church, but Robert and I had to go to the after-hours clinic as we both coughed all night long. Three hours later, we were both home with sinus infections, ear infections, and antibiotics too. The Dr. was worried about my breathing and even prescribed an inhaler. It makes me all jittery, but at least I can breath. We all still have a lingering cough, but that can last for weeks apparently. Yay...
This week has been business as usual with stuffy heads and tired bodies. I feel like I'm improving, but only a drop at a time. Better than getting worse though!!!
Robert has been eating more food, but none of is is baby food. He's taking after his Aunt Dani and skipping over baby food, it seems. He loved the chicken from Chick-fil-a that he got little tiny particles at a time and managed to consume a whole nugget. Today he ate 3 strawberries through a special kind of mesh spoon. he is also mastering his pincher grasp and picking up cereal and puffs to eat. I'm just glad he's eating!! He is also becoming more mobile. Although his crawl is still only backwards, he seldom stays anywhere near where I set him down. He is pulling up to standing on anything and everything and moves around accordingly. William encourages him (perhaps too much sometimes), and the two boys are nearly inseparable. I'm so blessed!
That's is for now!
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
April 22, 2014
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Such a wonderful week!
Well, William waited with anticipation all week and after a wonderful MOPS on Wednesday and MOMS Bible Study Thursday, it was finally time. We packed up the car and made the 4 1/2 hour journey to Tyler. we left the dogs (and their kennels) behind and filled the roof rack and part of the trailer, and I still am not sure we packed everything we intended to. I sat in the backseat with the boys (no easy task) because the front seat was completely full of stuff. We arrived around 10:30 or 11 and thanks to my parent's the tent was already set up and well lit. It was such a blessing to just be able to unload and put the kids to bed. Angel, Austin, and Ranger Davis arrived some time later, and Francis helped them set up.
Friday morning was one of the most gorgeous mornings God ever made. In fact, the whole day was perfect. great weather, awesome company including my sister Danielle, and very few bugs. My mom, Danielle, Francis, the boys, and the Davis family all went to the Caldwell zoo and played for a good part of the day. We came back in time for the boys to all take good naps. Angel and Austin took the boys out paddle boating in the afternoon. I think these boys were made for camping. Well, the kids of camping we do, anyway. they love the lake and grass and dirt, not to mention the fire and the food. A steak dinner grilled by my dad was excellent that evening. The day was finished off by a small service at the shoreline of the lake where we had the Lord's supper. It was a special time, even though our numbers were low this year (only 35 people). We of course also had a campfire, stories and s'mores (which Ranger and William liked) before we put the kids to bed.
Saturday was equally stunning in all respects. We had a morning Easter egg hunt with just Ranger, William and Robert. the boys all got to have bunny ears and dyed eggs while Francis hid the one with the candy. Robert was both confused and intrigued by the idea of hunting eggs, and tried to put each on in his mouth before I could get him to put it in the basket. The big boys (William and Ranger) ran about with delight as they filled their baskets. My mom got them each a special bunny and chick egg which was filled with candy and money. That's my kind of egg! After lunch and an attempted nap, we went down to the camp egg hunt where the creepy Easter bunny scared children and adults alike, hehe. I was going to have Robert sit out on this one, but he whined enough that Aunt Dani took him over to the race so he could get one egg to chew on (he was uninterested in the candy). William and Ranger got a bunch more eggs, and on the way to dinner at our favorite Mexican food place, the candy coma kicked in for William. He woke up for dinner finally.That evening after all kids were asleep, we played Psychiatrist with Austin as the guinea pig. He did pretty well! The guys and girls then split off and the ladies played wits and wagers (mom won), and the men played settlers of Catan inside the camper. I don't think I've laughed that hard in a long time.
Sunday morning, Francis and William attended the service put on by the campground while I only caught the end of it with Robert. Francis decided I needed the sleep. He wasn't wrong. When we got back to the campsite, William recited the whole story of Jesus's death and Resurrection. It made my heart leap with joy that he knows it so well. He's a sharp kid who asks good questions and I know he understands a lot. After lunch we all parted ways with my family (the Davis's left early that morning) and headed home. This is not a trip we will soon forget!
Not much else to report. Robert is still in the "I'll try a food but don't expect me to actually swallow" phase, but he's doing better. The last couple of nights he has actually taken a bottle. I'm hoping this is a good sign!
Till next time!
Well, William waited with anticipation all week and after a wonderful MOPS on Wednesday and MOMS Bible Study Thursday, it was finally time. We packed up the car and made the 4 1/2 hour journey to Tyler. we left the dogs (and their kennels) behind and filled the roof rack and part of the trailer, and I still am not sure we packed everything we intended to. I sat in the backseat with the boys (no easy task) because the front seat was completely full of stuff. We arrived around 10:30 or 11 and thanks to my parent's the tent was already set up and well lit. It was such a blessing to just be able to unload and put the kids to bed. Angel, Austin, and Ranger Davis arrived some time later, and Francis helped them set up.
Friday morning was one of the most gorgeous mornings God ever made. In fact, the whole day was perfect. great weather, awesome company including my sister Danielle, and very few bugs. My mom, Danielle, Francis, the boys, and the Davis family all went to the Caldwell zoo and played for a good part of the day. We came back in time for the boys to all take good naps. Angel and Austin took the boys out paddle boating in the afternoon. I think these boys were made for camping. Well, the kids of camping we do, anyway. they love the lake and grass and dirt, not to mention the fire and the food. A steak dinner grilled by my dad was excellent that evening. The day was finished off by a small service at the shoreline of the lake where we had the Lord's supper. It was a special time, even though our numbers were low this year (only 35 people). We of course also had a campfire, stories and s'mores (which Ranger and William liked) before we put the kids to bed.
Saturday was equally stunning in all respects. We had a morning Easter egg hunt with just Ranger, William and Robert. the boys all got to have bunny ears and dyed eggs while Francis hid the one with the candy. Robert was both confused and intrigued by the idea of hunting eggs, and tried to put each on in his mouth before I could get him to put it in the basket. The big boys (William and Ranger) ran about with delight as they filled their baskets. My mom got them each a special bunny and chick egg which was filled with candy and money. That's my kind of egg! After lunch and an attempted nap, we went down to the camp egg hunt where the creepy Easter bunny scared children and adults alike, hehe. I was going to have Robert sit out on this one, but he whined enough that Aunt Dani took him over to the race so he could get one egg to chew on (he was uninterested in the candy). William and Ranger got a bunch more eggs, and on the way to dinner at our favorite Mexican food place, the candy coma kicked in for William. He woke up for dinner finally.That evening after all kids were asleep, we played Psychiatrist with Austin as the guinea pig. He did pretty well! The guys and girls then split off and the ladies played wits and wagers (mom won), and the men played settlers of Catan inside the camper. I don't think I've laughed that hard in a long time.
Sunday morning, Francis and William attended the service put on by the campground while I only caught the end of it with Robert. Francis decided I needed the sleep. He wasn't wrong. When we got back to the campsite, William recited the whole story of Jesus's death and Resurrection. It made my heart leap with joy that he knows it so well. He's a sharp kid who asks good questions and I know he understands a lot. After lunch we all parted ways with my family (the Davis's left early that morning) and headed home. This is not a trip we will soon forget!
Not much else to report. Robert is still in the "I'll try a food but don't expect me to actually swallow" phase, but he's doing better. The last couple of nights he has actually taken a bottle. I'm hoping this is a good sign!
Till next time!
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