Today I did some madlibs in class as a fun activity. We used VLookUp( ), so it was educational too.
When I got to Isaac's school, I found out that he did a MadLibs too. His was a lot more funny and he was pretty excited about it.
How fun is that?!?
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Wednesday: an excellent day
Today just worked. It was wonderful.
The plan had been to do some errands this morning. However, we were pretty slow in getting ready. Then, just a few minutes before leaving there was a squirrel by the bird feeder. Isaac and Joshua went outside and chased it away. But that began the great morning.
First Isaac declared that "it's a nice day for a party" and brought out all the kids' place setting stuff - spoons, plates, glasses. I thought about telling him no, but then I realized that I don't really care. What's the worst that happens...I have to put it through the dishwasher?
That didn't last as long as I was hoping, so I gave them each a cookie for their party. While they were munching, I started my school work.
They proceeded to play inside and play outside, to play with balls, and to sort of play with each other for the rest of the morning. I interacted with them and helped dry some tears, but mostly they entertained themselves.
We went for a short walk to visit some neighbors, had lunch outside, and naps. Isaac wanted to play outside a bit more, so we did that.
Then off to the gym for racquetball. I played much better than normal, and we had some awesome volleys. I even won a game!
The rest of the night has been pretty normal, but I do like our routine.
The plan had been to do some errands this morning. However, we were pretty slow in getting ready. Then, just a few minutes before leaving there was a squirrel by the bird feeder. Isaac and Joshua went outside and chased it away. But that began the great morning.
First Isaac declared that "it's a nice day for a party" and brought out all the kids' place setting stuff - spoons, plates, glasses. I thought about telling him no, but then I realized that I don't really care. What's the worst that happens...I have to put it through the dishwasher?
That didn't last as long as I was hoping, so I gave them each a cookie for their party. While they were munching, I started my school work.
They proceeded to play inside and play outside, to play with balls, and to sort of play with each other for the rest of the morning. I interacted with them and helped dry some tears, but mostly they entertained themselves.
We went for a short walk to visit some neighbors, had lunch outside, and naps. Isaac wanted to play outside a bit more, so we did that.
Then off to the gym for racquetball. I played much better than normal, and we had some awesome volleys. I even won a game!
The rest of the night has been pretty normal, but I do like our routine.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Tuesday: voting
I voted today.
I haven't voted in primaries in the past. Mostly because I don't want to identify myself with one part or the other.
I normally feel as though the candidates want the best for the country, even if I don't agree with them. With the race I don't feel that way, so I wanted to cast my vote for a different party member.
As a bonus, everyone got "I voted" stickers. The boys were so excited for them.
I haven't voted in primaries in the past. Mostly because I don't want to identify myself with one part or the other.
I normally feel as though the candidates want the best for the country, even if I don't agree with them. With the race I don't feel that way, so I wanted to cast my vote for a different party member.
As a bonus, everyone got "I voted" stickers. The boys were so excited for them.
Monday, March 7, 2016
Monday: games
Last night didn't go so well. Joshua was up so many times and wouldn't go back to sleep like normal. I brought him into bed with me for a few hours, because that seemed to be the only way to calm him down, but after those hours he didn't get any better.
Isaac was on a game streak today. We played several, including spirograph (which is in the game closet). I did the one below, Isaac did the one above.
Then he saw the plus gear in the box. "Oh, that one looks like a plus and this one looks like an equals." And before I really knew what was going on he had the following drawing. He did say, "Oops, I made the three sideways." But the overall gist is that 1 +2 = 3.
Isaac and Joshua also did a lot of running today. I sang this song about 20 times, at which point I recorded myself so I didn't have to sing it for the next 50. (Audio only.)
Isaac was on a game streak today. We played several, including spirograph (which is in the game closet). I did the one below, Isaac did the one above.
Then he saw the plus gear in the box. "Oh, that one looks like a plus and this one looks like an equals." And before I really knew what was going on he had the following drawing. He did say, "Oops, I made the three sideways." But the overall gist is that 1 +2 = 3.
Isaac and Joshua also did a lot of running today. I sang this song about 20 times, at which point I recorded myself so I didn't have to sing it for the next 50. (Audio only.)
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Sunday: hair
I recently realized that my hair is just long enough to be put in a ponytail again...and I love it.
I also realized that I don't have the same problem with Joshua pulling my hair as I did with Isaac. I think I've had to tell Joshua not to pull my hair once...ever. Maybe because it was a different length when he was born? Anyway, that has been a nice fight not to have.
I also realized that I don't have the same problem with Joshua pulling my hair as I did with Isaac. I think I've had to tell Joshua not to pull my hair once...ever. Maybe because it was a different length when he was born? Anyway, that has been a nice fight not to have.
Saturday, March 5, 2016
50 months
Isaac turned 50 months old last week. Wow. A milestone that I completely missed.
I'm not sure a ton has changed since last month. So we'll just do a recap of life at this point.
Likes: black, being a puppy, doing the remote control for the TV, asking how many nights until Disney world, taking pictures, playing in his room, playing with Mom or Dad, (really, any playing at all), imagining things, and treats.
Dislikes: naps, going to the gym, getting hugs from Joshua, soup, salad, tomatoes, and the flash of a camera.
Likes: helping me in the kitchen, playing computer games with Dad, getting the mail, bringing the garbage and recycling into the garage, running, running while being a drill, running while bonging into walls, and being a gate.
Dislikes: hard pants, getting water in his face, sharing with Joshua, cleaning his room, and eggs
Likes: medicine, grandma's house, typing on a keyboard, the alphabet, -nators, pools, books, the solar system, sewing, Circuits, playing games, going to people's houses (mainly to play with their toys), making Joshua laugh, cleaning toilets, and being silly.
Look! Isaac and Joshua wore matching socks!
I'm not sure a ton has changed since last month. So we'll just do a recap of life at this point.
Likes: black, being a puppy, doing the remote control for the TV, asking how many nights until Disney world, taking pictures, playing in his room, playing with Mom or Dad, (really, any playing at all), imagining things, and treats.
Dislikes: naps, going to the gym, getting hugs from Joshua, soup, salad, tomatoes, and the flash of a camera.
Likes: helping me in the kitchen, playing computer games with Dad, getting the mail, bringing the garbage and recycling into the garage, running, running while being a drill, running while bonging into walls, and being a gate.
Dislikes: hard pants, getting water in his face, sharing with Joshua, cleaning his room, and eggs
Likes: medicine, grandma's house, typing on a keyboard, the alphabet, -nators, pools, books, the solar system, sewing, Circuits, playing games, going to people's houses (mainly to play with their toys), making Joshua laugh, cleaning toilets, and being silly.
Look! Isaac and Joshua wore matching socks!
Thursday, March 3, 2016
19 months, a bit late
A week ago Joshua turned 19 months!
Attitude: this last month has been a bit trying. Joshua has discovered that he has a will and wants to exert it. I feel like I've been ignoring him cry on a semi-regular basis because we disagree about how things should be handled (see Eating). He's been a little clingy at drop-offs (daycare/nursery/gym), but quickly recovers. He seems to be cautious in new situations, sitting in my lap for 15-30 minutes before deciding that it's ok to get out and explore. He's still a lot of fun to be with, especially since he's started showing us what he wants to do...sometimes his will works for the benefit of all.
Eating: Ug. I feel like we've lost more foods than gained lately. He'll still eat the pouches from the store (fruit/veggies) and bread and eggs. Bananas are iffy. Apples get chewed but then pushed out of his mouth. He has been throwing food on the floor and getting in trouble for it. (Once I put his high chair in time out too because I didn't want to clean him up first.) When's he's finished eating he wants everything off his tray....I remember Isaac doing that though too. He's discovered that he can ask to nurse, so there's been a few rough days that we've sat down together a few extra times.
Family: Ben is his favorite. I'm a good second favorite, especially if Ben isn't around. He has started to try and hug Isaac a lot, which Isaac doesn't really appreciate. He really likes Flurry too.
Communicating: Joshua hasn't added a ton of words the last month, although "hi" and "bye-bye" are very clear. He does seem to understand a lot more though...the other day I started asking him were his mouth, nose, ears, eyes, and tongue were and he could point to all of them (for the first time I've seen).
Activities: he enjoys playing in the basement, reading, running, Ipad, and singing. He wanted to go for a sled ride on Tuesday, but we weren't dressed for it at the time. He does not enjoy bath time, and often is in and out within about three minutes. He does not enjoy sharing and lets everyone know by emitting a high pitched scream.
Sleeping: still about the same; some nights he'll only wake up once, some nights two-three times. We got a sound machine, but I'm not sure it helps. He has wanted to sleep with his quilt and so I changed his pjs from fleece to lighter without feet and that may or may not have helped too.
Last note: Joshua was crying when I got the quilt out for pictures (I think I wouldn't give him more snack) but once he saw it on the floor he instantly perked up and laid down (top picture). He seems to love the flash.
Attitude: this last month has been a bit trying. Joshua has discovered that he has a will and wants to exert it. I feel like I've been ignoring him cry on a semi-regular basis because we disagree about how things should be handled (see Eating). He's been a little clingy at drop-offs (daycare/nursery/gym), but quickly recovers. He seems to be cautious in new situations, sitting in my lap for 15-30 minutes before deciding that it's ok to get out and explore. He's still a lot of fun to be with, especially since he's started showing us what he wants to do...sometimes his will works for the benefit of all.
Eating: Ug. I feel like we've lost more foods than gained lately. He'll still eat the pouches from the store (fruit/veggies) and bread and eggs. Bananas are iffy. Apples get chewed but then pushed out of his mouth. He has been throwing food on the floor and getting in trouble for it. (Once I put his high chair in time out too because I didn't want to clean him up first.) When's he's finished eating he wants everything off his tray....I remember Isaac doing that though too. He's discovered that he can ask to nurse, so there's been a few rough days that we've sat down together a few extra times.
Family: Ben is his favorite. I'm a good second favorite, especially if Ben isn't around. He has started to try and hug Isaac a lot, which Isaac doesn't really appreciate. He really likes Flurry too.
Communicating: Joshua hasn't added a ton of words the last month, although "hi" and "bye-bye" are very clear. He does seem to understand a lot more though...the other day I started asking him were his mouth, nose, ears, eyes, and tongue were and he could point to all of them (for the first time I've seen).
Activities: he enjoys playing in the basement, reading, running, Ipad, and singing. He wanted to go for a sled ride on Tuesday, but we weren't dressed for it at the time. He does not enjoy bath time, and often is in and out within about three minutes. He does not enjoy sharing and lets everyone know by emitting a high pitched scream.
Sleeping: still about the same; some nights he'll only wake up once, some nights two-three times. We got a sound machine, but I'm not sure it helps. He has wanted to sleep with his quilt and so I changed his pjs from fleece to lighter without feet and that may or may not have helped too.
Last note: Joshua was crying when I got the quilt out for pictures (I think I wouldn't give him more snack) but once he saw it on the floor he instantly perked up and laid down (top picture). He seems to love the flash.
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