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.
Monday, June 23, 2014
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.
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