We tried out all of Isaac's presents today, including his bike.
Then tonight we went to the Big Brother, Big Sister class at the hospital. I thought it was ok. But...it's hard to tell what he's picking up. It is also possible that just going to the hospital and holding a baby doll helps solidify what is going to happen.
We went over many times that we went to the hospital to learn about babies, not to pick up a baby. I think he was a little sad that we weren't coming home with a baby yet.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Monday, June 30, 2014
Monday: too smart
Tonight was Isaac's birthday party (pictures to come). Ben and I got him a balance bike. So this morning we were at the store in the helmet section, and I was trying to be sneaky.
Amanda: Hey Isaac, let's get a hat.
Isaac: I like this one.
Amanda: ok, can you put it in the cart?
Isaac: Bike too?
How does he know they were bike helmets? We don't bike lately.
Amanda: Hey Isaac, let's get a hat.
Isaac: I like this one.
Amanda: ok, can you put it in the cart?
Isaac: Bike too?
How does he know they were bike helmets? We don't bike lately.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Saturday: really
Isaac has recently discovered that really can be an adverb. So lately we've been getting descriptions like "When I'm really, really, really, really bigger I can touch the ceiling."
Ben was also putting together his birthday present tonight and Isaac asked, "Is Dad drumming?" I responded with, "It does sound like that, doesn't it?" I felt sneaky in a good, parenty way.
Ben was also putting together his birthday present tonight and Isaac asked, "Is Dad drumming?" I responded with, "It does sound like that, doesn't it?" I felt sneaky in a good, parenty way.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Friday: this and that
I was so awake last night. I usually try to go to bed around 11, and tried to do so again last night. But after repeated attempts to fall asleep, I just got up. I think it took me until at least 3am to fall asleep. I'm wondering if the "late" night iced teas had unexpected caffeine in them. The baby was also super wiggly, so that didn't help either. Even Ben couldn't get him to calm down.
But the day went well despite the lack of sleep. Isaac's been asking to play in the sand all week, so we did that first thing. (Part of the reason we haven't done it is rain, but the other half is that I just get busy and don't want to stop whatever I'm doing. And I don't enjoy going outside in the heat of the day.) Anyway, we ended up spending about two hours out there and the weather was very nice. Isaac wanted to go in the deep water so we walked out a bit. But I made him walk himself (while holding his hand), even though he wanted me to carry him. He got about up to his belly button before he was done. I was curious as to how far he'd go out.
We also took the baby's crib apart and moved it out of Isaac's room. Isaac removed about 1/3 of the bolts by himself...I was rather proud. I would have set it up in the baby's room, but that room is currently a disaster. I'm hoping it'll get more manageable within the next week or so as things move out. I've been working on it, but I seem to put more stuff in it lately than I take out.
But the day went well despite the lack of sleep. Isaac's been asking to play in the sand all week, so we did that first thing. (Part of the reason we haven't done it is rain, but the other half is that I just get busy and don't want to stop whatever I'm doing. And I don't enjoy going outside in the heat of the day.) Anyway, we ended up spending about two hours out there and the weather was very nice. Isaac wanted to go in the deep water so we walked out a bit. But I made him walk himself (while holding his hand), even though he wanted me to carry him. He got about up to his belly button before he was done. I was curious as to how far he'd go out.
We also took the baby's crib apart and moved it out of Isaac's room. Isaac removed about 1/3 of the bolts by himself...I was rather proud. I would have set it up in the baby's room, but that room is currently a disaster. I'm hoping it'll get more manageable within the next week or so as things move out. I've been working on it, but I seem to put more stuff in it lately than I take out.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Wednesday: pictures
Here are some pictures from camping. Better late than never.
The only rope we had was kind of short or super long. So the Subaru provided the best distance for the shorter rope.
We got all our stuff in...barely. I thought it would be a lot easier going home, but we didn't eat as much as I expected and we didn't pack everything as well, partly due to the rain.
Isaac and his friend.
Isaac and his trusty lawnmower.
Isaac and another friend. Isaac pushed and pulled him on the car...and probably developed some strong muscles.
Isaac "tickling" Ben.
Eating campfire donuts.
The only rope we had was kind of short or super long. So the Subaru provided the best distance for the shorter rope.
We got all our stuff in...barely. I thought it would be a lot easier going home, but we didn't eat as much as I expected and we didn't pack everything as well, partly due to the rain.
Isaac and his friend.
Isaac and his trusty lawnmower.
Isaac and another friend. Isaac pushed and pulled him on the car...and probably developed some strong muscles.
Isaac "tickling" Ben.
Eating campfire donuts.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Tuesday: outtings
This morning we went to the church for playgroup. It was raining, so we were in the nursery. Im pretty sure that almost every toy was taken out. At the end Isaac ended up running up and down the front of the church with two of the kids that we camped with. They ran so hard for about 20 minutes. But running is good exercise and Isaac was interacting with them, so I was happy to stay around.
Then in the afternoon I had a doctor's appointment to hear the "heartbeep." Isaac told the doctor that he has a puppy in his tummy and she got a good laugh out of that. (He also told her that she forgot to use soap when washing her hands, but she had just used a different dispenser than he was expecting. I was a bit surprised that he noticed and that he said something.)
Then in the afternoon I had a doctor's appointment to hear the "heartbeep." Isaac told the doctor that he has a puppy in his tummy and she got a good laugh out of that. (He also told her that she forgot to use soap when washing her hands, but she had just used a different dispenser than he was expecting. I was a bit surprised that he noticed and that he said something.)
Monday, June 23, 2014
Monday: bed
Good news! Isaac stayed in his bed all night through to the morning. And during his nap.
He was super excited to get his actual twin bed tonight. He surprisingly went right to sleep but we'll see what happens the rest of the night.
So sleeping seems to be going well, but toilet training went terribly today.
He was super excited to get his actual twin bed tonight. He surprisingly went right to sleep but we'll see what happens the rest of the night.
So sleeping seems to be going well, but toilet training went terribly today.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Sunday: coming home
We had more (unexpected) rain last night. It made packing up a bit annoying, but not too bad. Ben and I were rather exhausted during the afternoon, but we survived.
Isaac is sleeping out of his crib tonight. We thought that since he got used to not sleeping in a crib while camping it might be a good time to transition. I think he went to sleep without getting off his mattress, but it's a little hard to see.
Isaac is sleeping out of his crib tonight. We thought that since he got used to not sleeping in a crib while camping it might be a good time to transition. I think he went to sleep without getting off his mattress, but it's a little hard to see.
Saturday: for real
So the last post was really Friday's. Saturday started out a bit cloudy, but nice weather. We ate and were relaxing when Ben and I decided to play bean bags with friends. Isaac wanted to play and when we told him no he crashed. Then he said he was sleepy and wanted a nap. So I put him down, figuring that the worst thing that would happen is he'd be up again soon. But he fell asleep!
So everyone else went to the beach before us, but that was fine. I took a nap and Ben got some alone time. We did catch up with everyone a bit later...it was a long walk to the beach but Isaac had been asking to play in the sand all weekend. So we did that and then took a short walk to a dune. Isaac wanted to climb it, so Ben took him up. We were expecting to only go up half way, but Isaac wanted to keep going so they did...because let's face it, going up is the hard part.
We had some more rain at night which was rather annoying, but we played some games and talked under awnings.
So everyone else went to the beach before us, but that was fine. I took a nap and Ben got some alone time. We did catch up with everyone a bit later...it was a long walk to the beach but Isaac had been asking to play in the sand all weekend. So we did that and then took a short walk to a dune. Isaac wanted to climb it, so Ben took him up. We were expecting to only go up half way, but Isaac wanted to keep going so they did...because let's face it, going up is the hard part.
We had some more rain at night which was rather annoying, but we played some games and talked under awnings.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Interlude: food
Yesterday night we had hobo pies. Isaac was so tired that he wasn't eating the quarter that I gave him. So I ate the other three quarters. Then Isaac handed me his plate, with one bite out of his quarter, so I ate the rest.
He turned as I was finishing and cried, "don't eat mine!" The next five minutes there were serious tears. Finally we sort of calmed him down by promising more watermelon and a bite of the one Ben was eating.
Fast forward to tonight when Isaac wasn't eating his sausage. I asked if I could eat half of it. He immediately said no! And took a bite I the side he hadn't eaten and rubbed it on his cheek, giving it a hug. Needless to say, I didn't eat that part of the sausage.
He turned as I was finishing and cried, "don't eat mine!" The next five minutes there were serious tears. Finally we sort of calmed him down by promising more watermelon and a bite of the one Ben was eating.
Fast forward to tonight when Isaac wasn't eating his sausage. I asked if I could eat half of it. He immediately said no! And took a bite I the side he hadn't eaten and rubbed it on his cheek, giving it a hug. Needless to say, I didn't eat that part of the sausage.
Saturday: fun in the rain
Today really wasn't that rainy, although it threAtened all day so the humidity was rather high. Isaac woke up bright and early at 6. He did a lot of running and then we played on an empty playground. (It was nice because once the playground is full he gets slow and it feels dangerous.)
We had several breakfasts due to our early wake up time- they were all delicious. We played some Catan. It was raining a bit then, so Isaac ha the choice between "playing" the game and watching a movie. He smartly chose the game and actually did a really good job helping for about half the game. Once he told everyone what was in my hand,"baas", but the next time he was asked he just said "cards"
Isaac also had a ton of fun with a lawn mower that some of the people brought. He probably mowed grass for at least two hours today. And he played with the other kids too, which was nice to watch.
It rained hard at 3pm, but we were taking our naps.
Hobo pies and a fire finished out a damp but very nice day.

We had several breakfasts due to our early wake up time- they were all delicious. We played some Catan. It was raining a bit then, so Isaac ha the choice between "playing" the game and watching a movie. He smartly chose the game and actually did a really good job helping for about half the game. Once he told everyone what was in my hand,"baas", but the next time he was asked he just said "cards"
Isaac also had a ton of fun with a lawn mower that some of the people brought. He probably mowed grass for at least two hours today. And he played with the other kids too, which was nice to watch.
It rained hard at 3pm, but we were taking our naps.
Hobo pies and a fire finished out a damp but very nice day.

Friday, June 20, 2014
Thursday: a rough day
Today was rough. I was grumpy. Isaac was a little off. However, it seemed like a pretty common problem today. (We got out of the car at meijer and two kids were crying.)
We did make it camping though. And we got the tent set up, even with several problems. Isaac is starting his transition to a "big boy bed" and was so excited to sleep in a tent and in his sleeping bag that he went down very easily. I suppose it was after his bed time, but I was expecting more movement after I left

(Morning donut time)
We did make it camping though. And we got the tent set up, even with several problems. Isaac is starting his transition to a "big boy bed" and was so excited to sleep in a tent and in his sleeping bag that he went down very easily. I suppose it was after his bed time, but I was expecting more movement after I left

(Morning donut time)
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Wednesday: Farmer's market
Today, in between thunderstorms, we went to the farmer's market. I loaded up on fruit. No veggies, but 1) we have meals planned for the next several days and don't need anymore and 2) I really wanted fruit. Isaac's favorite part of the market was the puddle that I let him splash in. There was another little boy splashing in it and Isaac asked first, so I was at least able to take off his shoes and socks. He also got to hold a duckling.
The thunderstorms were also a highlight of both of our days. In the early morning I kept saying "shh" as we listened to quiet thunder, and Isaac did it to me around lunch time as another storm was moving in. I also forgot to thank God for lightning at lunch, although we did remember thunder.
The thunderstorms were also a highlight of both of our days. In the early morning I kept saying "shh" as we listened to quiet thunder, and Isaac did it to me around lunch time as another storm was moving in. I also forgot to thank God for lightning at lunch, although we did remember thunder.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Tuesday: back to reality
Today was the first day back to reality. It was fun being with Isaac again, but a bit annoying being in charge of a toddler again. I had to remember bathroom breaks and deal with tears about not wanting to go to bed. But to be fair, there were several fun and funny times too. I also felt especially pregnant today so I don't think that helped. It might have been due to moving more and realizing how hard it is to do some movements. Luckily, Isaac decided he was willing to help me with the laundry and got a lot of things off the floor.
In other news, here are some pictures from our kayaking trip that Jenny took.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Monday: home
We made it home.
We spent some nice time in the morning playing games and in the pool. Then we packed everything up and ate a nice lunch, being sad that our vacation was about to end.
We got to the airport with plenty of time to spare. The spot Ben sat in was really hot, so I made him move. The whole trip home was rather hot; I think I was cool for only part of one airplane ride. Anyway, I slept a bunch on the first airplane ride. Ben decided to just check and see if there was an earlier flight out of Detroit and there was! It had two seats open and the flight we were booked for was overbooked by two, so they didn't make us pay either. On top of that, our luggage managed to make it to the correct plane so I don't need to go pick it up tomorrow!
Ben woke Isaac up (although I'm not sure how asleep he was) when we got back and he hopefully said, "Dad's back?" and gave Ben a big hug. Then he wanted to sit with me in the chair for a bit and after a few minutes said, "Miss Mama." Aww. My heart melted a bit.
We spent some nice time in the morning playing games and in the pool. Then we packed everything up and ate a nice lunch, being sad that our vacation was about to end.
We got to the airport with plenty of time to spare. The spot Ben sat in was really hot, so I made him move. The whole trip home was rather hot; I think I was cool for only part of one airplane ride. Anyway, I slept a bunch on the first airplane ride. Ben decided to just check and see if there was an earlier flight out of Detroit and there was! It had two seats open and the flight we were booked for was overbooked by two, so they didn't make us pay either. On top of that, our luggage managed to make it to the correct plane so I don't need to go pick it up tomorrow!
Ben woke Isaac up (although I'm not sure how asleep he was) when we got back and he hopefully said, "Dad's back?" and gave Ben a big hug. Then he wanted to sit with me in the chair for a bit and after a few minutes said, "Miss Mama." Aww. My heart melted a bit.
Sunday: 10 years (and one month)
Happy 10 year anniversary to us! I was gone on a different trip on our actual anniversary, but this trip had been planned as our gift to ourselves. It's been a lovely ten years, mostly with ups but with several downs too. But we were together for the downs, so that made them more bearable. (Random side note: we've lived in six places in the last ten years. Hopefully that number stays the same for the next ten!)
Today was a pretty lazy day-we swam, played games, ate ice cream, and relaxed. It's sad that it was our last full day down here (although I do miss Isaac) (as in i'll be happy to see him, not as in I've wished he was here.). It seemed a bit hotter than the last several days, so it was nice to have several ways to cool down.
Today was a pretty lazy day-we swam, played games, ate ice cream, and relaxed. It's sad that it was our last full day down here (although I do miss Isaac) (as in i'll be happy to see him, not as in I've wished he was here.). It seemed a bit hotter than the last several days, so it was nice to have several ways to cool down.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Saturday: mangrove
This morning we went on our kayak tour through the mangrove. Our guide may have talked a little bit too much about himself! but he also had a lot of interesting information about the mangrove. The different types of mangrove, how the ecosystem works as a whole, and the fish that we keep seeing jumping. We also saw lots of crabs, a Florida whelk, and lots of trees.
It was very awkward getting in and out of the kayak at seven months pregnant, but doable. It also was a lovely overcast day, so that made kayaking nicer too.
The afternoon was marked by relaxing, playing games, and being in the pool. By the time we were done with that it was almost six and we were worried that the ice cream shop would close if we ate dinner first. So we went out for ice cream.
We came back and grilled. Maybe I should say we came back and everyone else grilled. I didn't know how to make any of the food (well, except for the green beans and Ben claimed those). So I got to read while food was prepared and I felt rather spoiled. Zach made salmon and it was pretty good...I might have to try it sometime myself.
The very end of the night was marked by a ridiculously active baby. So much so that I felt a little sick actually. In other child news, Isaac seems to be having a fun vacation of his own. The first day he talked to us he kept asking if we were going "home next?" But since then he seems to be having too much fun to care when we're coming back.

It was very awkward getting in and out of the kayak at seven months pregnant, but doable. It also was a lovely overcast day, so that made kayaking nicer too.
The afternoon was marked by relaxing, playing games, and being in the pool. By the time we were done with that it was almost six and we were worried that the ice cream shop would close if we ate dinner first. So we went out for ice cream.
We came back and grilled. Maybe I should say we came back and everyone else grilled. I didn't know how to make any of the food (well, except for the green beans and Ben claimed those). So I got to read while food was prepared and I felt rather spoiled. Zach made salmon and it was pretty good...I might have to try it sometime myself.
The very end of the night was marked by a ridiculously active baby. So much so that I felt a little sick actually. In other child news, Isaac seems to be having a fun vacation of his own. The first day he talked to us he kept asking if we were going "home next?" But since then he seems to be having too much fun to care when we're coming back.

Saturday, June 14, 2014
Friday: skulls
Today we were going to go on a kayak tour but when we were just about to go a big thunderstorm came through. (I was a little sad Isaac wasn't around...he seems to love thunder even though I think he's only been in one thunderstorm that he remembers. We thank God for thunder a lot.). Anyway, kayaking was canceled.
So we played a game. There was one die with zero to two skulls on it. Ben rolled two skulls for me and one for everyone else, which was fun since I currently have two skulls. The problem is that I, and only I, kept rolling two skulls throughout the game. Two skulls was not a good thing, so I kept blaming baby for my bad luck.
We went to see the latest tom cruise movie in the afternoon. (Tomorrow never dies?). It was pretty good. As with most flicks there were plot points that were pretty dumb, but over all it was fun.
We played a few more games and sadly were too late for ice cream...hopefully we'll make it tomorrow!
So we played a game. There was one die with zero to two skulls on it. Ben rolled two skulls for me and one for everyone else, which was fun since I currently have two skulls. The problem is that I, and only I, kept rolling two skulls throughout the game. Two skulls was not a good thing, so I kept blaming baby for my bad luck.
We went to see the latest tom cruise movie in the afternoon. (Tomorrow never dies?). It was pretty good. As with most flicks there were plot points that were pretty dumb, but over all it was fun.
We played a few more games and sadly were too late for ice cream...hopefully we'll make it tomorrow!
Friday, June 13, 2014
Thursday: relaxing
Today I slept in until 9:30. 9:30!!! I haven't slept in that long since Isaac was born. I was expecting to sleep until 7:30 or 8, since that's usually when I wake up if I happen to wake up first.
We started the day by having a relaxing breakfast. Then we did our one chore of the day and went to the grocery store. Entermann's donuts we're buy one get one free!
We came back, had a leisurely lunch while playing a game, and hopped in the pool.
We went out for dinner and they sat us down and forgot about us. We laughed about it quite a bit because this is the third time we've gone out and the third time we've had drink problems. But once they remembered us we had a very nice dinner and then we had some good ice cream.
We started the day by having a relaxing breakfast. Then we did our one chore of the day and went to the grocery store. Entermann's donuts we're buy one get one free!
We came back, had a leisurely lunch while playing a game, and hopped in the pool.
We went out for dinner and they sat us down and forgot about us. We laughed about it quite a bit because this is the third time we've gone out and the third time we've had drink problems. But once they remembered us we had a very nice dinner and then we had some good ice cream.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Wednesday: escape
Today Ben and I escaped down to Florida. Without Isaac. I'm not sure Isaac understands what is going on, but I also have no doubt that he'll have a great time with the grandparents. We escaped!
Flights went fine. It was really nice not traveling with a toddler, because then we could both be kind of blah as needed. Our luggage did get soaked somehow...my underwear was very wet and our game instructions will never be the same. But most of the water sensitive stuff was either in bags or didn't get wet. (PSA: delta doesn't do anything for water damage, no matter what.)
Zach and Jenny picked us up and we made it to the place we're staying. We went to dinner and didn't realize that pizzas were half off...our bills were so surprisingly cheap! So we got ice cream too. :)
Flights went fine. It was really nice not traveling with a toddler, because then we could both be kind of blah as needed. Our luggage did get soaked somehow...my underwear was very wet and our game instructions will never be the same. But most of the water sensitive stuff was either in bags or didn't get wet. (PSA: delta doesn't do anything for water damage, no matter what.)
Zach and Jenny picked us up and we made it to the place we're staying. We went to dinner and didn't realize that pizzas were half off...our bills were so surprisingly cheap! So we got ice cream too. :)
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Tuesday: OB appt, things I never expected to say
I had another OB appointment today. The heart rate was good at 140 and I'm still measuring about a week ahead at 33 weeks. Isaac loved listening to the baby's heartbeat, although he calls it a heart beep. I also gave him the option of sitting in the stroller or the big chair and he chose the big chair. We talked about how he had to stay sitting in the big chair and couldn't go touching everything and he did a very nice job staying in the chair.
And changing the subject, here is another thing I never expected to say:
"I don't drink things made from people."
Isaac has been "scraping" pieces off our knees and making them into cocktails which he then expects Ben and I to drink. However, these are a bit better than the food he made a few days ago that involved taking pieces of Ben or me, making them into a food, measuring the heartbeat, and then expecting us to eat them. I don't eat things with a heartbeat either.
And changing the subject, here is another thing I never expected to say:
"I don't drink things made from people."
Isaac has been "scraping" pieces off our knees and making them into cocktails which he then expects Ben and I to drink. However, these are a bit better than the food he made a few days ago that involved taking pieces of Ben or me, making them into a food, measuring the heartbeat, and then expecting us to eat them. I don't eat things with a heartbeat either.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Monday: hi
Hi.
Nothing all that noteworthy happened today. Isaac and I went to the pool. It was ok...a little cool and he kept wanting to sit on the chairs instead of play in the warm water. We had a nice dinner with family.
Oh, I guess the biggest news is that Isaac has slowly been figuring out when he needs to pee and actually makes it to the toilet first. We've been accident-free five of the last seven days. I know there's still room for improvement, but even on the days he's had an accident it isn't as big of a deal. And he's been waking up dry from most of his naps.
Nothing all that noteworthy happened today. Isaac and I went to the pool. It was ok...a little cool and he kept wanting to sit on the chairs instead of play in the warm water. We had a nice dinner with family.
Oh, I guess the biggest news is that Isaac has slowly been figuring out when he needs to pee and actually makes it to the toilet first. We've been accident-free five of the last seven days. I know there's still room for improvement, but even on the days he's had an accident it isn't as big of a deal. And he's been waking up dry from most of his naps.
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Sunday: today
Today...yeah, I survived today.
I threw up last night...the first time in quite some time. It came out of no where! I didn't feel very good the rest of the night. At one point I really needed to go to the bathroom but when I started to sit up I started to feel sick so decided to try and go back to sleep instead. This morning was a bit better, but I think I was tired. I ended up taking two naps. At the end of the first I was doing better, but the second one was still nice.
We (mostly Ben but I helped a bit) managed to fix one of the sprinklers. It was harder than it should have been, but I think we (as in Ben) learned a lot so the next ones should be better.
Isaac thankfully did well all day. It's sometimes hard to remember that just because I'm not feeling good doesn't mean that it affects him all that much...especially on weekends when Ben is around too.
Here is a picture from the pool from a while ago...I got it after the blog post but think it's super cute.
I threw up last night...the first time in quite some time. It came out of no where! I didn't feel very good the rest of the night. At one point I really needed to go to the bathroom but when I started to sit up I started to feel sick so decided to try and go back to sleep instead. This morning was a bit better, but I think I was tired. I ended up taking two naps. At the end of the first I was doing better, but the second one was still nice.
We (mostly Ben but I helped a bit) managed to fix one of the sprinklers. It was harder than it should have been, but I think we (as in Ben) learned a lot so the next ones should be better.
Isaac thankfully did well all day. It's sometimes hard to remember that just because I'm not feeling good doesn't mean that it affects him all that much...especially on weekends when Ben is around too.
Here is a picture from the pool from a while ago...I got it after the blog post but think it's super cute.
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Saturday: conversations
Isaac: is mom going to have another baby?
Amanda: no, this is my last baby.
Isaac: the next baby dad will do?
Amanda: yeah, dad can have the next baby.
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Isaac: Is mom putting on sunscreen?
Amanda: Yes.
Isaac: me too?
Amanda: Yes, but later. You have a spray sunscreen and we need to do it outside. I have a cream.
Isaac: Cream cheese?
Amanda: No, silly. You don't want to eat sunscreen.
Amanda: no, this is my last baby.
Isaac: the next baby dad will do?
Amanda: yeah, dad can have the next baby.
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Isaac: Is mom putting on sunscreen?
Amanda: Yes.
Isaac: me too?
Amanda: Yes, but later. You have a spray sunscreen and we need to do it outside. I have a cream.
Isaac: Cream cheese?
Amanda: No, silly. You don't want to eat sunscreen.
Friday, June 6, 2014
Friday: sand
This morning we went to play on the neighbor's beach. I was expecting it to last about thirty minutes. Two hours later it was time for lunch. I suggested a boat ride as a transition, and during our short trip he fell asleep. He wanted to go back to the beach for the rest of the day.
Luckily, we were going to the beach for a birthday party tonight. He got to enjoy more sand. :)
Luckily, we were going to the beach for a birthday party tonight. He got to enjoy more sand. :)
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Thursday: zoo
We went to the zoo today with some friends. We were there for 2.5-3 hours and Isaac was a champ. At the very last exhibit he sat on the floor and said he was tired...but so was I. Overall it was a ton of fun.
We got to pet a wallaby,
Feed some birds,
Pet some goats,
We also saw E-Es (monkeys), Ah-Ahs (alligator - thanks to zoophonics), a grizzly bear moving, and a whole bunch of other fun animals.
We got to pet a wallaby,
Feed some birds,
Pet some goats,
and play in a train.
We also saw E-Es (monkeys), Ah-Ahs (alligator - thanks to zoophonics), a grizzly bear moving, and a whole bunch of other fun animals.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Wednesday: misc stuff
1. Pregnancy brain. Yesterday I dropped off four books at the library. I got to the last one and thought, "where's the small one that was on top?" I looked for it for a minute, but didn't find it so decided I'd look for it later. I looked for it when we got home and didn't find it. I looked in the house in case I hadn't actually grabbed it and didn't find it. I looked in the car again and didn't find it. Turns out I had returned the book and couldn't remember that I had 30 seconds after doing so. I still don't remember doing it, but the library says I don't have it checked out any more.
2. Isaac took his first shower by himself! He did pretty well, although needed some help getting soap on his hands and didn't rinse his hair well enough. But hooray for learning new skills. He also put on his tennis shoes by himself for the first time today.
2. Isaac took his first shower by himself! He did pretty well, although needed some help getting soap on his hands and didn't rinse his hair well enough. But hooray for learning new skills. He also put on his tennis shoes by himself for the first time today.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Tuesday: crash
I put Isaac to bed tonight and crashed. I may not be quite as close to my normal energy levels as I thought.
Monday: maybe
Today I am optimistic that normal is back in sight. I realized at the end of the day that I could see things on the first page of my to do list that have been sitting there since October. So not only am I getting things done, I'm actually looking at my to do list, which is a huge step since January and February when I didn't care. At all.
I'm also happy to report that the house looks normal. I won't say clean, because there's usually stuff to put away or clean, but I feel like I could get the house clean with a minimal amount of work.
My energy is rising too. Maybe some of that has to do with it being summer now, but it remember this happening with Isaac too...the third trimester is my happiest. There are still days and times when I don't feel good or I feel extra tired, but it is manageable again.
Nine weeks and counting! (Nine weeks is still a long time.)
I'm also happy to report that the house looks normal. I won't say clean, because there's usually stuff to put away or clean, but I feel like I could get the house clean with a minimal amount of work.
My energy is rising too. Maybe some of that has to do with it being summer now, but it remember this happening with Isaac too...the third trimester is my happiest. There are still days and times when I don't feel good or I feel extra tired, but it is manageable again.
Nine weeks and counting! (Nine weeks is still a long time.)
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Saturday: scary
I hate crescent roll packages that don't open when you peel off the top layer. Then I have to pop it myself and it always scares me.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Friday: pool
Isaac and I joined Betsy and Ethan at the pool this afternoon and it was a perfect day for it. It took Isaac and Ethan a bit to warm up to the pool and to each other, but then they played and talked with each other. I have no idea what they were playing or saying, but they seemed to enjoy it. It was so much nicer than last year when we were constantly chasing the boys around the pool. This time they actually played with the water and only wandered once or twice.
Then Isaac and I met Ben at a local Greek/Chicago food place that I hadn't been to before. It was pretty good, although I did wish that my gyro had a few more veggies and a bit less meat. Oh well, still someplace that I'd be happy to try again.
Then Isaac and I met Ben at a local Greek/Chicago food place that I hadn't been to before. It was pretty good, although I did wish that my gyro had a few more veggies and a bit less meat. Oh well, still someplace that I'd be happy to try again.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Wednesday: so there.
Amanda: Isaac, you need to go to the bathroom now.
Isaac: NO!
Amanda: Yes.
Isaac: NO!
Amanda: Do you want to go yourself or do you want me to carry you?
Isaac starts walking.
Isaac passes a large duplo piece.
Isaac snatches the duplo piece with the "if you're going to make me go to the bathroom, I'm going to take this with me even though you don't want me to" look.
It made us crack up. I don't care if Isaac takes stuff with him to the bathroom, especially large duplo pieces. But if that's how he needs to assert his independence, that's fine with me.
Isaac: NO!
Amanda: Yes.
Isaac: NO!
Amanda: Do you want to go yourself or do you want me to carry you?
Isaac starts walking.
Isaac passes a large duplo piece.
Isaac snatches the duplo piece with the "if you're going to make me go to the bathroom, I'm going to take this with me even though you don't want me to" look.
It made us crack up. I don't care if Isaac takes stuff with him to the bathroom, especially large duplo pieces. But if that's how he needs to assert his independence, that's fine with me.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Tuesday: on boat?
This morning we went to a playgroup at church. There weren't a ton of people there, but it was a lot of fun. And Isaac did really well on the play structure...it's so interesting to see the change from last year. He still wanted a little help on the slides (although he could have done them by himself). The other funny thing is that he started hanging on a monkey bar. I saw it and ran over and he was still hanging on it...I didn't really think that he could hold himself up that long. He did proceed to fall while I was there without any trauma, but the next few times I caught him very promptly. Guess I better teach him how to fall safely from the monkey bars. :)
Isaac was also very excited to go in the boat today. I kept being asked, "on boat?" And then when I said yes he wanted to make sure we were going to go in the water too. He went out a second time with Ben...it was the first thing he said when Ben walked in the door. They're short rides, but that works for us right now.
Isaac was also very excited to go in the boat today. I kept being asked, "on boat?" And then when I said yes he wanted to make sure we were going to go in the water too. He went out a second time with Ben...it was the first thing he said when Ben walked in the door. They're short rides, but that works for us right now.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Monday: Happy Memorial Day!
We went to the parade today. I'm glad it was only a half hour because Isaac lost interest rather quickly. Part of it may have been from poor seats. Luckily, he entertained himself well with a water bottle.
We also pumped up our (new to us) kayak and had a little ride. It doesn't steer all that well, but we had a fun time.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Friday: 30 weeks
I'm 30 weeks pregnant today! Only 10 weeks left! (This sounds so much better than saying I still have a quarter left to go...that sounds like a long time.)
Currently I'm doing some quilt stuff on the computer, hoping not to throw up due to acid reflux (it just hit me out of the blue), and listening to Ben say "Boing, boing, boing, bonk! bonk! bonk!" while jumping around Minecraft and Isaac laughing like crazy! Isaac also likes to "see moos", and "climb ladder". When there was enough fuel Isaac enjoyed flying up and down. Isaac loves the game, although he doesn't actually do anything during the time he gets to play/watch.
Currently I'm doing some quilt stuff on the computer, hoping not to throw up due to acid reflux (it just hit me out of the blue), and listening to Ben say "Boing, boing, boing, bonk! bonk! bonk!" while jumping around Minecraft and Isaac laughing like crazy! Isaac also likes to "see moos", and "climb ladder". When there was enough fuel Isaac enjoyed flying up and down. Isaac loves the game, although he doesn't actually do anything during the time he gets to play/watch.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Thursday: "What's that"
One of Isaac's favorite phrases lately is "What's that?" I am so sick of the question. Half the time he knows the answer and wants us to give us the answer he's thinking of. Of that half, half of the time he screeches/squeals/screams and asks what he just did. A quarter of the time I have no idea what the thing is...like the flap on plastic packaging. The other quarter it's a valid question.
In other news, it's time for us to start teaching him how to put the covers on himself. I don't understand why this is something that we need to teach him, but I'm sick of going over just to adjust his covers.
In other news, it's time for us to start teaching him how to put the covers on himself. I don't understand why this is something that we need to teach him, but I'm sick of going over just to adjust his covers.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Wednesday: today
Isaac has diarrhea again. :( But besides that he's still happy. The good news is that he got most of it in the toilet though, so that was nice.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Tuesday: no gd and pictures
I retook my glucose test today and passed with flying colors. Ben rewarded me by bringing home a donut!
And here are some pictures from our VA trip, in no particular order...
Isaac with lots of toys. He did an amazing job in the car.
Hanging out. Isaac liked Evelyn, but really just ignored her most of the time.
Goats!
Going on a walk.
Looking at a pretend ant. (We had just seen a big fast one, but he is just looking at tree droppings here.)
Putting together a windmill/
Isaac helped put the nuts on.
Isaac and me.
Petting the goats. Once they realized we didn't have food they ignored us.
A good photo.
Isaac playing his "guitar". There were a few times where Nathan was playing a song on his guitar, Isaac was making noise with his "guitar" and Isaac wanted me to sing a song that he knew. I said no...three different tunes was way too much.
Going to plant onions.
Planting onions.
Clearing rocks.
Being a farmer and surveying the land.
By the rock pile.
Putting up a drawing that Isaac made with Liz.
Looking at the stream. It went under the driveway and Isaac loved running from one side to the other to check out the stream.
Picture time.
Evelyn and me.
Evelyn's first selfie. She isn't sure she likes the word either.
And here are some pictures from our VA trip, in no particular order...
Isaac with lots of toys. He did an amazing job in the car.
Hanging out. Isaac liked Evelyn, but really just ignored her most of the time.
Goats!
Going on a walk.
Looking at a pretend ant. (We had just seen a big fast one, but he is just looking at tree droppings here.)
Putting together a windmill/
Isaac helped put the nuts on.
Isaac and me.
Petting the goats. Once they realized we didn't have food they ignored us.
A good photo.
Isaac playing his "guitar". There were a few times where Nathan was playing a song on his guitar, Isaac was making noise with his "guitar" and Isaac wanted me to sing a song that he knew. I said no...three different tunes was way too much.
Going to plant onions.
Planting onions.
Clearing rocks.
Being a farmer and surveying the land.
By the rock pile.
Putting up a drawing that Isaac made with Liz.
Looking at the stream. It went under the driveway and Isaac loved running from one side to the other to check out the stream.
Picture time.
Evelyn's first selfie. She isn't sure she likes the word either.
And finally, Isaac's new letter song. We heard this a lot and at the top of his lungs on the ride home.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Home
We arrived home today after a wonderful trip. Isaac cried for about fifteen minutes out of the 24 hour round trip, but it was because he had a dirty diaper...who can blame him?
But he also took a very short nap and cried easily this afternoon. I was also a bit grumpy, so we had a few moments. But after a bit everything evened out again.
However, I am tired. I decided to read in bed and then flurry threw up on the blankets. (She's always smart enough to throw up on the floor.). I called Ben up to help me not because I couldn't deal with the mess but because I didn't know what to do. The only thing I knew is that we should take the blankets off the bed. (We put on the other comforter (duh) and have the big blanket at the foot of the bed as the back up blanket.)
But he also took a very short nap and cried easily this afternoon. I was also a bit grumpy, so we had a few moments. But after a bit everything evened out again.
However, I am tired. I decided to read in bed and then flurry threw up on the blankets. (She's always smart enough to throw up on the floor.). I called Ben up to help me not because I couldn't deal with the mess but because I didn't know what to do. The only thing I knew is that we should take the blankets off the bed. (We put on the other comforter (duh) and have the big blanket at the foot of the bed as the back up blanket.)
Friday, May 16, 2014
Friday: a restful day
Today we took it rather easy. We went on a few walks around the farm. Nathan and I put together a little windmill. After telling Isaac several times not to touch the blades because they are sharp, Nathan cut himself.
We also sang several songs and Isaac decided that Evelyn's toy giraffe is a guitar too. But he can't sing and play the giraffe because it is too hard.
We also sang several songs and Isaac decided that Evelyn's toy giraffe is a guitar too. But he can't sing and play the giraffe because it is too hard.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Thursday: we made it
1) we stopped at McDonalds for lunch. It had a play place, and Isaac wanted to go play. Without thinking about the fact that it was made with opaque plastic tubing, I said yes. Five minutes later I had no idea where he was, but didn't hear crying and knew he didn't leave the two exits, so I wasn't worried. But then a girl tried to go up a tube and came back down...I thought Isaac was stuck. My motherly instincts shot in and I zoomed up the tube. He wasn't lost. He was fine. So we went down the slide together. I didn't let him go back up that part because I didn't want him to get lost. Aunt c was laughing this whole time because I had forgotten I was pregnant but apparently made a pretty funny sight.
2) Isaac helped read some books to Evelyn tonight by doing the animal sounds. It was super cute.
2) Isaac helped read some books to Evelyn tonight by doing the animal sounds. It was super cute.
Wednesday: we're off!
And we're off to Virginia! Isaac and I left Ben at home and went to pick up Aunt C. During that ten minutes before we left Holland I sang "itsy bitsy spider" about ten times and was getting a bit nervous about the trip.
We got all of aunt C's stuff packed in the car. (The whole time it sounded like Isaac was saying "CC dumb ass" and we have no idea what he was really saying). Isaac did much better once we really got started. He took a short nap and chilled for a bit.
Shortly after, it was time for dinner. Isaac picked up a medium sized rock and was carrying it around, only to have it drop and shatter into three pieces. He was rather surprised, but then super happy! Isaac got a rock, I got a rock, and Aunt C got a rock. And he's made sure that we keep those rocks!
We stopped with about 4.5 hours to go.
We got all of aunt C's stuff packed in the car. (The whole time it sounded like Isaac was saying "CC dumb ass" and we have no idea what he was really saying). Isaac did much better once we really got started. He took a short nap and chilled for a bit.
Shortly after, it was time for dinner. Isaac picked up a medium sized rock and was carrying it around, only to have it drop and shatter into three pieces. He was rather surprised, but then super happy! Isaac got a rock, I got a rock, and Aunt C got a rock. And he's made sure that we keep those rocks!
We stopped with about 4.5 hours to go.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Tuesday: Ben's failed test
Ben went to the bathroom.
Isaac: Treat?
Ben: sure
Isaac runs off to get a pretend heart.
Isaac: Here you go dada
Ben: Thanks!
Isaac: More?
Ben: sure
Isaac: Not two. Only one heart.
So Ben may have failed his parenting test, but at least Isaac seems to understand that you only get one heart for going to the bathroom.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Monday: embarrassing and silly
I had my pregnancy glucose test today. But I didn't read the directions and ate a donut for breakfast. I called and they had me do the test anyway, but I failed. I felt pretty dumb, but the doctor didn't seem to worry too much...I barely failed, I only gained three pounds over the last month, and my urine sample was clean of sugars.
It's still annoying though since I was rather embarrassed and need to do the test again.
*****and the silly*****
After we watch our TV program with dinner, we once in a while watch "Too Cute", a show about kittens and puppies. He always says "Watch kitties?" then "watch puppies?" I was the one to say no tonight, so Isaac asked Ben...with the sliest glance over at me. Isaac needs to work on his subtlety skills. :D
It's still annoying though since I was rather embarrassed and need to do the test again.
*****and the silly*****
After we watch our TV program with dinner, we once in a while watch "Too Cute", a show about kittens and puppies. He always says "Watch kitties?" then "watch puppies?" I was the one to say no tonight, so Isaac asked Ben...with the sliest glance over at me. Isaac needs to work on his subtlety skills. :D
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Sunday: Happy Mother's Day!
Today was a very nice day. Ben woke up with Isaac, but as is normal on Mother's Day Isaac slept in. Then I had breakfast in bed. Then we all wore stripes. (We don't have a picture with Ben, but Isaac picked out his shirt so that everyone would have stripes.) We went to church, took a nap, and hung out on the deck for a while. Then Jamie and her kids came over for dinner. Isaac went a bit crazy, but everyone had fun.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Saturday: sprinklers
We prepped the sprinklers today...there are a few that still need some help, but we could run the sprinklers if needed. We were about to start zone 5 when Isaac noticed the baby ducks.
Isaac was not willing to leave the ducks until they were out of sight.
Isaac was not willing to leave the ducks until they were out of sight.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Friday: our day
We saw a loon on the lake and close to the house. We've seen a loon several times, but only ever one. I hope it's not lonely, because it'd be nice if it stayed around.
We went to the quilt show. "Unparalled" by Carol Vinnedge was my favorite. I think that Isaac liked pretty much every quilt, but was also ready to go by the end.
We briefly walked through the flower show next to the quilt show.
And I took Isaac's picture by some tulips.
Even though the forecast said cool and rainy all day, when we woke up from our naps it was warm and sunny. Actually, I was rather warm, but when I opened the windows the breeze cooled me down nicely. Today marked the first day of "pregnant and bare foot" in the kitchen with this baby, but I highly doubt it will be the last. Where did that come from anyway? Back when there were dirt floors? Ok, I looked it up on Urban Dictionary and Wikipedia. It started being used between 1910 and 1950 and refers to a person that always stays at home (therefore not needing shoes) (and not working outside the home) taking care of the house and the kids. Seems a bit odd to me because I suspect that even in the 1910s women had other errands that would take them out of the house, but maybe I'm just reading too much into it. Anyway, I wore two pairs of shoes today besides going barefoot.
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