Friday: a game, a surprise, and milkshakes

First off, we have a game.  Can you tell what Ben and I made over the last two days?  (Hint: it is based on a book.)

Secondly, as I was finishing our Duplo creation up I looked behind me to check on Joshua.  He was standing up!  This was the first time he had managed to pull himself to standing.

We drew "clean high chair" and "make milkshakes" out the jar today.  The high chair was more of a pain than it should have been because I wanted to clean it outside and it had just rained so I didn't know how to deal with holding Joshua.  But it is mostly clean.  We decided to wait on milkshakes until Ben was home, and then Cheryl was around too so it was a milkshake party.  We also used up the ice cream, which gives me some nice freezer space back.

Thursday: scooting

Joshua went all over this morning.  From the table to our bedroom door and then back to the steps.  Here's a quick video showing it, because it's pretty silly.  (Isaac and Ben are having a conversation about which side of his belt he will be wearing.)

We drew "do puzzles" and "clean duplos" from the jars.  I know, cleaning duplos isn't very work-like, but it gave Isaac something to do while I dealt with the boys' closets.

Wednesday: excersise

For the first time, on a work day, in 2.5 weeks, we didn't pull any activities out of the jar.  It was a mistake.  We had a work thing (make curry) and a fun thing (go to the playground), but the day still didn't quite seem to work.  Maybe in the future if we have such days I'll just say what we're going to do when Isaac pulls the paper out of the jar, instead of doing what is actually on the paper.

In other news, we just renewed our gym membership and went to play racquetball today.  I'm out of shape.  Big time.  But you have to start somewhere, right?  Also, I got to wear my workout shirt that I got two Christmases ago.  I was pregnant then, and then when I wasn't pregnant I wasn't working out.  It is super comfortable though!  It might make me more excited to work out.  And maybe more laundry will get done too, as an additional side effect.  One can hope.

Tuesday: 10 months

Joshua is 10 months old (soon)!  (The 28th is in the middle of the week...so I figured I could take his pictures anytime.)

Sleep: He is down to two naps a day, although sometimes it's just one.  He's often been sleeping through the night, but once or twice a week will wake up.  He goes to bed around 8pm and sleeps until about 6:30am.

Eating: He's been eating several new foods recently, and with summer coming on I'm hoping to add a bunch more.  Some new ones include watermelon, cheerios, and parsnips.

Moving: This past weekend I'd say he really starting moving.  It is a scoot while sitting, but has become very effective.  I just put the baby gate up today.  He is still pulling up to be on his knees and working on standing if we stand him up somewhere.

Attitude: Still very calm.  There are times he refuses to be put down though.  He is happiest at home.  He is serious when out and about, but not unhappy.  He enjoys playing with his toys.

Family: I think Ben is his favorite, but he likes me a lot too.  And Isaac makes him laugh the most.  Above is a picture when Isaac was coming into his bedroom.  Usually he bounces and does a silly sound, but this time he lunged.

Monday: Memorial Day

We went to the parade this morning.  I like the Memorial Day parade because it is just the right length and it is easy to get in and out.  And it is good to pay respect to those who have served in our country.  I briefly told Isaac about the purpose for the parade, but I'm not sure he got it.  The thing I forgot about this parade is how people stand up for most of it.  One of these years I'll get front row seats.  (Also, I took some pictures but my phone is acting up and won't let me access them right now.)

After the parade Joshua was downstairs in the big room and managed to scoot about 20 feet...that's the farthest he's gone yet. It took about 45 minutes, but every time I looked in on him he was somewhere else.

We spent this afternoon with Ben's family.

Isaac tried to play croquet, tried being the key word.

Then he decided he wanted to go on a boat ride.  He asked both grandparents and since nobody objected, that's what we did.

Joshua wasn't a fan of the life jacket.  He and Ben went inside shortly after this picture was taken.

He got to drive too.

Sunday: more balloons

Balloons are still being enjoyed this weekend.

In other news, I helped teach Isaac's Sunday School class today.  We learned about the Holy Spirit, since it is Pentecost.   Yup, trying to do that was about as hard as it sounds, although there was a good lesson laid out for us.  It compared the Holy Spirit to the wind and there were a bunch of activities.  Then we went outside to feel the wind...and it wasn't windy.  Luckily, we got some breeze at the very end.

Joshua is pulling himself onto his knees all the time now.  If you put him by something stable (or, for that matter, not stable), he'll start trying to climb it.

Saturday: comparison, flowers

Last night was was delaying going to bed and looking through old blog posts.  I found a handy one on what foods I had given to Isaac.  And realized that it might be time for another comparison picture.

Joshua's on the left, Isaac on the right.  The shape of their face seems a lot different to me.  And the hair. :)

Aunt C also planted some flowers for us today.  They're beautiful.  Much better than the weeds I've been growing the last few years. :)