It was a pretty low key day for us. Isaac and Ben flew a lot of helicopters. Isaac took a much needed nap. Joshua almost managed to roll from back to front but didn't quite make it. It snowed!
I'm all mixed up with what day it's supposed to be. Having Ben home for a single day in the middle of a holiday week is just throwing me off.
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Wednesday: last day of the year
Today went better than yesterday. Isaac and I still had a few moments, but we do most days. Isaac enjoyed playing with his new birthday toys, so that took up a nice amount of time.
Isaac also told Joshua the story of Jesus' birth. It was so cute.
Isaac also told Joshua the story of Jesus' birth. It was so cute.
To celebrate the New Year, we watched the Netflix countdown at 7:45 and had sparkling grape juice. Isaac said it tickled his tongue.
Wednesday: year in review
While thinking about this past year, I've sadly decided that it ties for second place in my list of worst years.* Ben had several major health issues throughout the year. I was sick while pregnant. Ben had a really busy streak at work right after Joshua was born. There were many days when Ben and I just looked at each other, so tired, and told each other that we'd make it.
To be honest, the year could have been much worse; I have not had to face many hardships or heartaches. And there were several wonderful things that happened. Joshua came into our lives. Isaac is usually a lot of fun to be with. We connected more with friends. We spent time with family. God showed himself to me in different ways.
So, over-all, I'm hoping for a better 2015 and am not very sad to say good-by to 2014.
*I couldn't decide what was worse: minor health problems, moving, selling a house remotely and a job I disliked or major health problems and a few very busy streaks at work.
To be honest, the year could have been much worse; I have not had to face many hardships or heartaches. And there were several wonderful things that happened. Joshua came into our lives. Isaac is usually a lot of fun to be with. We connected more with friends. We spent time with family. God showed himself to me in different ways.
So, over-all, I'm hoping for a better 2015 and am not very sad to say good-by to 2014.
*I couldn't decide what was worse: minor health problems, moving, selling a house remotely and a job I disliked or major health problems and a few very busy streaks at work.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Tuesday: 3 years old
Today was Isaac's 3rd birthday. How time flies. He quickly picked up on the fact that he could now tell people that he was three years old.
The "terrible twos" really weren't that terrible. However, the first day of being three was rather rough.
Here's the normal setup on picture day lately. I put Joshua out and Isaac runs to get his blanket.
Talking - Isaac is now much easier to understand and has a wide vocabulary, although some of the sounds are still wrong when he speaks. The odd thing thing is that my name has become "mommy" instead of "mom". And we even get a few "daddy"s once in a while. I'm surprised that it went that way, but maybe mommy is easier to yell. :p
Below is a set of three that were taken in sequence. Isaac tooted right before the first one, which always causes laughter.
Comfort objects - Isaac still asks for "wipes" (or burp clothes) when crying and they often settle him down. He often sleeps with one too. He also needs EE. I sometimes forget that EE is so important, but if he isn't in bed with Isaac we will hear about it before too long.
Questions - Isaac has been asking tons of questions lately. Some why questions, but more how/what/who questions. "Who made this?" "How did you make peanut butter jelly?" "What is in carrots?" (By the way, workers make a lot of things. It satisfies him.)
Lawyering - Isaac is still good at taking me very literally. The other day I asked him to plug something into a wall. (It was the first time for him to do it.) I come in the room a moment later and he tells me that it isn't working...as he tries to put the plug in some random place on the wall. He also has a new alarm clock that has a green cover and lights up green when he can get up. So when I asked him today if his clock was green he happily said that it was! I'll have to watch my wording next time.
Toilet training - we're still getting closer, although we're having a few more accidents than I expected we would be having a month ago. The good news is that he goes to the bathroom by himself more often than not. He also probably has four out of seven days a week accident free...I don't think that the holidays helped with all of that. Today he had an accident and completely took care of it by himself. I noticed about two hours later that he had different pants on, so while I wish he didn't have an accident I was glad that he just dealt with it.
Joshua - Isaac is still protective of or ignores Joshua. He calls him "Josh-E-a". If Joshua is crying Isaac will turn on a song for him.
The "terrible twos" really weren't that terrible. However, the first day of being three was rather rough.
Here's the normal setup on picture day lately. I put Joshua out and Isaac runs to get his blanket.
Talking - Isaac is now much easier to understand and has a wide vocabulary, although some of the sounds are still wrong when he speaks. The odd thing thing is that my name has become "mommy" instead of "mom". And we even get a few "daddy"s once in a while. I'm surprised that it went that way, but maybe mommy is easier to yell. :p
Eating - Isaac loves "peanut butter jelly". It is what he wants every day for breakfast, and every day I tell him it is a lunch food. For dinner his favorite is chicken nuggets and tater tots, with an emphasis on the tater tots. He is still a pretty good eater, but is still picky sometimes.
Photos - He still loves taking pictures of all of us and hasn't quite mastered how to smile and have it look nice.
Below is a set of three that were taken in sequence. Isaac tooted right before the first one, which always causes laughter.
Comfort objects - Isaac still asks for "wipes" (or burp clothes) when crying and they often settle him down. He often sleeps with one too. He also needs EE. I sometimes forget that EE is so important, but if he isn't in bed with Isaac we will hear about it before too long.
Questions - Isaac has been asking tons of questions lately. Some why questions, but more how/what/who questions. "Who made this?" "How did you make peanut butter jelly?" "What is in carrots?" (By the way, workers make a lot of things. It satisfies him.)
Lawyering - Isaac is still good at taking me very literally. The other day I asked him to plug something into a wall. (It was the first time for him to do it.) I come in the room a moment later and he tells me that it isn't working...as he tries to put the plug in some random place on the wall. He also has a new alarm clock that has a green cover and lights up green when he can get up. So when I asked him today if his clock was green he happily said that it was! I'll have to watch my wording next time.
Toilet training - we're still getting closer, although we're having a few more accidents than I expected we would be having a month ago. The good news is that he goes to the bathroom by himself more often than not. He also probably has four out of seven days a week accident free...I don't think that the holidays helped with all of that. Today he had an accident and completely took care of it by himself. I noticed about two hours later that he had different pants on, so while I wish he didn't have an accident I was glad that he just dealt with it.
Joshua - Isaac is still protective of or ignores Joshua. He calls him "Josh-E-a". If Joshua is crying Isaac will turn on a song for him.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Monday: 5 months
Joshua turned 5 months yesterday!
He is still a happy baby, although it is hard to capture smiles on camera. The last few days he's been more upset than normal, but it is probably due to a cold or teething.
The best way to calm him is to rub his head...kind of like you're itching it but with the finger pads. I'm always surprised at how effective it is.
He's still on the same sleeping schedule as last month: sleeping pretty well at night, a longer nap early afternoon, and some very short naps as needed.
He can roll over from stomach to back, but only when he feels like it. Joshua is starting to get more easily distracted when eating, but luckily he's still pretty fast so we just go with it.
He is still a happy baby, although it is hard to capture smiles on camera. The last few days he's been more upset than normal, but it is probably due to a cold or teething.
The best way to calm him is to rub his head...kind of like you're itching it but with the finger pads. I'm always surprised at how effective it is.
He's still on the same sleeping schedule as last month: sleeping pretty well at night, a longer nap early afternoon, and some very short naps as needed.
He can roll over from stomach to back, but only when he feels like it. Joshua is starting to get more easily distracted when eating, but luckily he's still pretty fast so we just go with it.
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Sunday: today
Well, we were going to go to church today, but then I slept through it. I went down for a nap at about the same time Ben was getting up (almost) because I was again so tired. I'll be calling the doctor tomorrow as this is just not working. It didn't help that Joshua was up a ton last night again. I'm not sure if it was a stuffy nose or if he's teething already or what.
I'm trying to figure out how I can legitimately keep Christmas lights up until about April...around the time it doesn't get dark until 8pm. I suppose I could just leave them there and my excuse could be that I'm "too busy," but it wouldn't be true.
I'm trying to figure out how I can legitimately keep Christmas lights up until about April...around the time it doesn't get dark until 8pm. I suppose I could just leave them there and my excuse could be that I'm "too busy," but it wouldn't be true.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Saturday: drowsy
Joshua has a runny nose and was up more than normal last night and I increased the dosage on my medicine, which has a drowsy side-effect. So this morning Isaac got up. Joshua went down for his first nap of the day and Isaac wanted to play trains. I did for a bit. Then I went to the couch and said he could bring me books if he wanted to. I made it through the first one, but I think I fell asleep while he was getting the second one. That's ok...the second one is simple and I thought I could read it in my sleep. (Turns out, I can't.) I'm pretty sure I fell asleep between pages. Isaac got another one and I was determined to keep my eyes open for the book. They shut on every page and I think I started talking about what was going on in my dreams.
I finally gave up and let Isaac watch TV so I could sleep. If it doesn't get better by Monday I'll probably call the doctor and get the dosage lowered.
I finally gave up and let Isaac watch TV so I could sleep. If it doesn't get better by Monday I'll probably call the doctor and get the dosage lowered.
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