We played hide and seek again today. It worked a lot better this time. Isaac understands what to do - sort of. He always hides in places that I've already hidden (usually right after I've hidden in them) or in plain sight. But we're getting the idea down. I need to hide really quickly...he counts as fast as possible and sometimes skips numbers.
But he's always so excited to find me, or when I find him. So excited. What a surprise to find me!
Friday, September 12, 2014
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Thursday: through the day
Today went better than yesterday, except for a short stint in the middle...
1) Breakfast
Isaac: I'm all done!
Amanda: do you want more toast?
Isaac looks at me like I'm dumb
Isaac; TTRREATT!
Amanda: no
2) We finally emptied our pop can box after three years. It helps that Isaac is tall enough to help and enjoys putting them in.
3) It was so cold today! We wore long sleeves, but probably should have worn coats. Isaac insisted on wearing flip-flops. I was too tired to care, but told him he couldn't whine if he was cold.
4) I got super grumpy at nap time when Joshua woke up 20 minutes after Isaac went to sleep and I realized at I might get 2.5 hours uninterrupted sleep once a day, if I'm a bit lucky. (Last night Isaac woke me up crying because he couldn't find his water bottle, which was two inches from his hand. I think it woke Joshua up too, which in some ways was nice. I guess.) I usually get one 30-45 minute nap, which isn't enough. So I was complaining to God and trying to be thankful for other things, but it wasn't working and it was making me grumpier. I needed a nap...but oh wait. But then Joshua went back to sleep and I got a 75 minute nap. I woke up feeling much better. Hooray!
5) Isaac took a good nap today too. Afterwards we played baby marbles
6) Ben was taking a hard drive out of a computer. Isaac really wanted to watch.
1) Breakfast
Isaac: I'm all done!
Amanda: do you want more toast?
Isaac looks at me like I'm dumb
Isaac; TTRREATT!
Amanda: no
2) We finally emptied our pop can box after three years. It helps that Isaac is tall enough to help and enjoys putting them in.
3) It was so cold today! We wore long sleeves, but probably should have worn coats. Isaac insisted on wearing flip-flops. I was too tired to care, but told him he couldn't whine if he was cold.
4) I got super grumpy at nap time when Joshua woke up 20 minutes after Isaac went to sleep and I realized at I might get 2.5 hours uninterrupted sleep once a day, if I'm a bit lucky. (Last night Isaac woke me up crying because he couldn't find his water bottle, which was two inches from his hand. I think it woke Joshua up too, which in some ways was nice. I guess.) I usually get one 30-45 minute nap, which isn't enough. So I was complaining to God and trying to be thankful for other things, but it wasn't working and it was making me grumpier. I needed a nap...but oh wait. But then Joshua went back to sleep and I got a 75 minute nap. I woke up feeling much better. Hooray!
5) Isaac took a good nap today too. Afterwards we played baby marbles
6) Ben was taking a hard drive out of a computer. Isaac really wanted to watch.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Tuesday: brotherly and motherly love
We got the toy pole out for Joshua today. Isaac tried really hard to help Joshua use it.
Isaac also joined Joshua for some tummy time and gave him a hug.
And, unrelated to Joshua, I told Isaac we'd have to clean up the marbles tonight because a younger friend is coming over tomorrow and isn't old enough to play with them. He was fine with that, but kept thinking about it and mentioned it once or twice more. Then, while I was feeding Joshua he cleaned it all up! By himself, without prompting. I was proud of him.
Isaac likes to take pictures...so I get some interesting perspectives, but at least I'm getting some with Joshua.
Isaac also joined Joshua for some tummy time and gave him a hug.
And, unrelated to Joshua, I told Isaac we'd have to clean up the marbles tonight because a younger friend is coming over tomorrow and isn't old enough to play with them. He was fine with that, but kept thinking about it and mentioned it once or twice more. Then, while I was feeding Joshua he cleaned it all up! By himself, without prompting. I was proud of him.
Isaac likes to take pictures...so I get some interesting perspectives, but at least I'm getting some with Joshua.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Monday: six weeks
Joshua is six weeks old today!
I can tell he's getting bigger.
And a preview of what this future genius might learn...when he's only twice as long as the book.
But even geniuses need to sleep. Maybe osmosis will work.
We spent some time outside. The bouncy seat worked for the first time. It's so nice and portable.
Isaac used watercolors for the first time. He enjoyed them, but I'm not sure he loved them. He liked black the best.
And today's quote: "When I run fast my fingernails turn blue and white."
I can tell he's getting bigger.
And I still get lots of smiles.
And a preview of what this future genius might learn...when he's only twice as long as the book.
But even geniuses need to sleep. Maybe osmosis will work.
We spent some time outside. The bouncy seat worked for the first time. It's so nice and portable.
Isaac used watercolors for the first time. He enjoyed them, but I'm not sure he loved them. He liked black the best.
And today's quote: "When I run fast my fingernails turn blue and white."
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Sunday: annoying
Do you know what's annoying? Toys that make a sound when they turn off. I'm usually glad that Isaac has moved on to something else and then his attention is diverted back to the noisy toy.
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Saturday: children in media
I love how Isaac blows kisses.
Joshua didn't sleep well at all last night; it was probably his worst sleep ever. But I made him be bright eyed and bushy tailed for a bit in the morning.
This onsie is almost too small. :( I actually changed it half way through the day because I wondered if he was upset due to a too tight shirt...it would make me cranky.
We were getting dinner ready and Isaac came up to me with this strawberry and said it was his favorite. I think he wanted to eat it right away, but I cut it up and put it on his plate instead. The next five strawberries were also his favorite and he always picked the one on the top. I'm not sure he understands what the word means.
Speaking of words, here are some of my favorites: underwear (which I only understand because it is always said in context), octopus, and caramel kiss. Caramel kiss isn't always said in context, and sometimes he has to add the kissing noise for me to understand what he wants.
Isaac also told us tonight that the "wormy" tickles him but that the Tickle Monster doesn't tickle him. Ah, the logic of a two year old.
Joshua didn't sleep well at all last night; it was probably his worst sleep ever. But I made him be bright eyed and bushy tailed for a bit in the morning.
This onsie is almost too small. :( I actually changed it half way through the day because I wondered if he was upset due to a too tight shirt...it would make me cranky.
We were getting dinner ready and Isaac came up to me with this strawberry and said it was his favorite. I think he wanted to eat it right away, but I cut it up and put it on his plate instead. The next five strawberries were also his favorite and he always picked the one on the top. I'm not sure he understands what the word means.
Speaking of words, here are some of my favorites: underwear (which I only understand because it is always said in context), octopus, and caramel kiss. Caramel kiss isn't always said in context, and sometimes he has to add the kissing noise for me to understand what he wants.
Isaac also told us tonight that the "wormy" tickles him but that the Tickle Monster doesn't tickle him. Ah, the logic of a two year old.
Friday, September 5, 2014
Friday: this and that
We went to the playground again today. Isaac had an excellent time running around. Joshua even was awake to enjoy himself a bit.
When we got home I put out the trash. It was a bit early due to the holiday weekend, but the garage door was open and I like getting it out when Ben isn't home. Well, garbage truck came today. I wasn't done putting trash in the can, and so am a bit peeved. But very glad that I got it out in time.
We also got some mail from the homeowners association and there seems to be a coup going on. Or I'm getting unnecessary mail. Or both. I won't go into details, but it's weird. I also don't really care that much, but it has caught my attention since I don't even know who is in the right and who is doing the coup-ing and that it's just a homeowner's association.
Finally, Isaac seems to be developing his own sense of humor. He came into Joshua's room one day with his pants on his head, clearly expecting it to be funny. He also has started to say "I love you Dag" (i.e., Dad) on purpose at night when I'm giving him a bedtime hug and finds it hilarious.
When we got home I put out the trash. It was a bit early due to the holiday weekend, but the garage door was open and I like getting it out when Ben isn't home. Well, garbage truck came today. I wasn't done putting trash in the can, and so am a bit peeved. But very glad that I got it out in time.
We also got some mail from the homeowners association and there seems to be a coup going on. Or I'm getting unnecessary mail. Or both. I won't go into details, but it's weird. I also don't really care that much, but it has caught my attention since I don't even know who is in the right and who is doing the coup-ing and that it's just a homeowner's association.
Finally, Isaac seems to be developing his own sense of humor. He came into Joshua's room one day with his pants on his head, clearly expecting it to be funny. He also has started to say "I love you Dag" (i.e., Dad) on purpose at night when I'm giving him a bedtime hug and finds it hilarious.
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