Ben and I went car shopping this afternoon. Have I ever mentioned that we don't like shopping? I don't like car shopping either. We went to the Subaru dealership which is 40 minutes away. Ugg. I especially hate to drive to go shopping.
We came away a bit disappointed. The selection that was on the lot or in the pipeline was slim. And those cars had several extra options that we didn't want. To order a car will take about three months. Now, we liked the car, but aren't sure we like it that much.
So now we probably need to see if there is anything else that we like. The good news is that everything else is in Holland. However, it feels like we're on a bit of a timeline because if we wait too long we might miss the about three month window of Subaru deliveries and need to wait an extra month.
However, overall, we're not in dire straits. As problems go, this isn't a bad one. Just annoying.
Oh...I forgot to mention yesterday...Joshua did his first somersault by himself. It was surprising. But he's done it several times since then.
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
Friday: today
Well, let's start with last night. I rocked Isaac to sleep while reading Anne of Green Gables, because I recently decided it was time to read it again. He finally got to sleep around 11:30 and fine the rest of the night.
Today we did some errands and then went to the playground. Isaac led everyone on a merry game of "going to the party!" We got black balloons. We got tickets. We threw the tickets. But we never actually got to the party.
This afternoon I decided that the house set-up wasn't working for us. Joshua loves many of the toys in Isaac's room. And frankly, many of the toys are more appropriate for Joshua anyway. Isaac hates having Joshua in his room. You see the problem. Ben and I emailed once or twice and decided to convert the guest room into a temporary playroom. At least until Joshua can do steps. We swung the bed around 90 degrees to give more room. If there are two guests one guest will have a tight trip to get to their side of the bed, but it is possible. We're moving Isaac's current shelves into the the toy room and the dresser that is in the toy room into Isaac's room. The duplo table will be moving too, at least while there are no guests staying with us. We'll see how it works. :)
Isaac had "bad cough-es" again today, but it felt a little more like he was playing us. He got two pillows. I read to him a little bit again but decided he was too awake and left. He finally fell asleep a bit before 10.
Today we did some errands and then went to the playground. Isaac led everyone on a merry game of "going to the party!" We got black balloons. We got tickets. We threw the tickets. But we never actually got to the party.
This afternoon I decided that the house set-up wasn't working for us. Joshua loves many of the toys in Isaac's room. And frankly, many of the toys are more appropriate for Joshua anyway. Isaac hates having Joshua in his room. You see the problem. Ben and I emailed once or twice and decided to convert the guest room into a temporary playroom. At least until Joshua can do steps. We swung the bed around 90 degrees to give more room. If there are two guests one guest will have a tight trip to get to their side of the bed, but it is possible. We're moving Isaac's current shelves into the the toy room and the dresser that is in the toy room into Isaac's room. The duplo table will be moving too, at least while there are no guests staying with us. We'll see how it works. :)
Isaac had "bad cough-es" again today, but it felt a little more like he was playing us. He got two pillows. I read to him a little bit again but decided he was too awake and left. He finally fell asleep a bit before 10.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Thursday: still awake
It's 11. Isaac is still awake because of "bad cough-es". It's surprising to me because he's had a cough before and hasn't had a problem going to sleep. But nevertheless, he's still awake and seems rather awake, which is also a problem.
I gave him some honey. I'm not sure if it will help or make him more awake. :)
I gave him some honey. I'm not sure if it will help or make him more awake. :)
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Wednesday: carrots, cleaners, and characters
I got the normal sized carrots at the grocery store last time because I haven't been very happy with the last several bags of baby carrots that we've gotten. So when Isaac surprisingly said that he wanted carrots, I pulled them out. He loved them! I think the longness was a large factor, although I think they also tasted a lot better than baby carrots too. Even Joshua got in on the carrot action, and I've had a hard time with vegetables for him.
The carpet cleaners came today. After several accidents on the carpet lately we decided it was time. Some items are still in the rooms, but the furniture that is still needed or takes a large footprint we moved out.
We also finally finished our last library activity...writing letters in playdoh. Isaac liked Os because he could punch them out. So add a few lines and you get poop. And it was hilarious. Speaking of which, Isaac read "off" in a different context and know how to spell it when we were writing.
The carpet cleaners came today. After several accidents on the carpet lately we decided it was time. Some items are still in the rooms, but the furniture that is still needed or takes a large footprint we moved out.
We also finally finished our last library activity...writing letters in playdoh. Isaac liked Os because he could punch them out. So add a few lines and you get poop. And it was hilarious. Speaking of which, Isaac read "off" in a different context and know how to spell it when we were writing.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Tuesday: first day of school
Today was our first day back at school.
Isaac said that he wasn't excited about school this morning because it wasn't going to be amazing. But he went anyway.
Isaac was in the preschool class. I think Isaac had a good time. He told me a few things and when I went to pick him up he was playing with a parachute and balls...I actually left and went to pick Joshua up first.
Joshua also did really well in the Wobbler room. They said he ate well and slept well and everything well. Except that he doesn't walk and the care givers are a little worried for his safety with the "big walking" kids around. So he's going to go back to the infant room on Thursday. I'm a bit sad about that, because I think the Wobblers get to do more interesting things and I don't have to prepare his food.
I got quite a bit done. The stuff that needs to be done has been completed, but to really get on top of things I have more to do. I'm not sure it'll take all of Thursday, but we'll see how it's going.
And today's outtake...Isaac was trying to help Joshua stand up. Really.
Isaac said that he wasn't excited about school this morning because it wasn't going to be amazing. But he went anyway.
Isaac was in the preschool class. I think Isaac had a good time. He told me a few things and when I went to pick him up he was playing with a parachute and balls...I actually left and went to pick Joshua up first.
Joshua also did really well in the Wobbler room. They said he ate well and slept well and everything well. Except that he doesn't walk and the care givers are a little worried for his safety with the "big walking" kids around. So he's going to go back to the infant room on Thursday. I'm a bit sad about that, because I think the Wobblers get to do more interesting things and I don't have to prepare his food.
I got quite a bit done. The stuff that needs to be done has been completed, but to really get on top of things I have more to do. I'm not sure it'll take all of Thursday, but we'll see how it's going.
And today's outtake...Isaac was trying to help Joshua stand up. Really.
Monday, August 24, 2015
Monday: productive
I felt like it was a fairly productive day today, for once. Maybe because of a new plan...
Last week I got so sick of waiting an hour for Isaac to get dressed. Seriously. I know I could go in there and help, but that isn't what I want to do. And I couldn't threaten to not go out, because they weren't places that he really wanted to go. So today he woke up and came to get me out of bed and I told him to go get dressed. Joshua also slept in, and I got to sleep until about 7:45. Wow! It's been a while since I was able to sleep that long. And Isaac was dressed by the end. Bonus.
So then I didn't take a nap. (A good thing, because it would have been a frustrating nap.) I got some stuff taken care of that's been on the to-do list for a while.
Ben and I had a session with a trainer at the gym. We realized that it would be good for us and I, at least, had no idea how to even start strength training. It is such an odd feeling to be so tired after doing what feels like nothing. We're not running. We're barely walking. And we are exhausted.
Last week I got so sick of waiting an hour for Isaac to get dressed. Seriously. I know I could go in there and help, but that isn't what I want to do. And I couldn't threaten to not go out, because they weren't places that he really wanted to go. So today he woke up and came to get me out of bed and I told him to go get dressed. Joshua also slept in, and I got to sleep until about 7:45. Wow! It's been a while since I was able to sleep that long. And Isaac was dressed by the end. Bonus.
So then I didn't take a nap. (A good thing, because it would have been a frustrating nap.) I got some stuff taken care of that's been on the to-do list for a while.
Ben and I had a session with a trainer at the gym. We realized that it would be good for us and I, at least, had no idea how to even start strength training. It is such an odd feeling to be so tired after doing what feels like nothing. We're not running. We're barely walking. And we are exhausted.
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Sunday: Subaru
Today we sold our car. It was time; things were going wrong with it. But still sad. It had treated us well. It was so easy to pick out in parking lots. It did a great job of hauling a lot of stuff. Like a picnic table, three chairs, and three people. Or a dryer. A recliner. A bassinet. I'm not really sure there was ever a time we hoped to get something in the car and it didn't fit.
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