Today started with Isaac and Joshua running around the couch dropping Duplos. It was rather loud, but they played so well for quite a while.
When our house cleaner came, I had the boys clean up the Duplos. Joshua semi-happily cleaned them up and then naturally continued with his room. It was wonderful not to have to deal with him not cleaning it.
Isaac came up with some game that involved a homemade pinball machine. He ended up with about 162,800 points, as counted with Duplo dots. He did a lot of multiplying with the calculator.
Isaac and I went for a run around the lake, although it ended up being more of a walk. It was cool, but nice. Afterwards Isaac ran another mile around the couch, doing another made up game that included z-zips and arrow-parrows. Joshua joined him. Hopefully we won't have to replace the floor around the couch, although it would probably be worth it.
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Friday, March 2, 2018
Joshua: 41, 42, and 43 months
We're doing a catch up here. I've taken pictures the last three months, I just haven't posted them. The text will be about current things, since I can't remember month to month changes.
41 months:
Imagination: This boy has a wonderful imagination! He got a fire house for Christmas and has used it a ton. I try to put it away periodically, but it usually comes back out within two hours. The conversations that the people have are hilarious, although I don't have any specific examples. He also made a house out of Duplos for Grey Bear a few days ago and used lava to keep the bed warm.
School: He loves 'home days' more than 'school days' but never puts up a fight about going to school. I think he has a good time there, although he's not really picking up any letters. (We're not helping that at home, though either.) His counting is good. He knows the names of all his classmates and I sometimes get stories about them, which is much different from Isaac. Mack and Clyde may be his 'best friends' but I'm not sure that means much.
42 months:
On his brother: He loves his brother and would do stuff all day with him if possible. (After school today they were playing some game where Joshua was the cow and Isaac was teaching/directing him on what to do. At one point Joshua walked over to the learning area, so they both sat on the chairs for science time. Isaac was going to teach Joshua how to make a potion that would give him boosters so he could break out of his pen.) Times without Isaac are a bit harder...he does a good job playing, but would obviously rather play with me.
Favorites: Legos, Duplos, donuts, pajamas, Grey Bear, Monkey, screen time (although often watching something), music, reading.
43 months:
On getting dressed: Joshua despises changing his clothes. A few times he's mentioned that it's because he's cold, although he also says this when he has no clothes on so it's hard to tell. I'll ask him to change his clothes and he'll immediately fall to the floor and say, "I'm wobbly!" or "I can't get up!" or other obviously untrue statement. I've started making him get dressed right away, before breakfast, because it seems to make it just a tiny bit better. Getting his pajamas on is a bit better, but not much. For the most part I ignore him. I've told him my expectations; if he doesn't get dressed and there is a time limit I will put him in the car in whatever state he's in. (It hasn't gotten to that yet though.) If there isn't a time limit then he can choose what to do with his time.
On clothes: Joshua likes soft pants and no picture shirts the best, although there are a few picture shirts that he likes to wear.
Overall, Joshua is a very fun and imaginative boy. He still likes his cuddles which is super nice.
41 months:
School: He loves 'home days' more than 'school days' but never puts up a fight about going to school. I think he has a good time there, although he's not really picking up any letters. (We're not helping that at home, though either.) His counting is good. He knows the names of all his classmates and I sometimes get stories about them, which is much different from Isaac. Mack and Clyde may be his 'best friends' but I'm not sure that means much.
42 months:
On his brother: He loves his brother and would do stuff all day with him if possible. (After school today they were playing some game where Joshua was the cow and Isaac was teaching/directing him on what to do. At one point Joshua walked over to the learning area, so they both sat on the chairs for science time. Isaac was going to teach Joshua how to make a potion that would give him boosters so he could break out of his pen.) Times without Isaac are a bit harder...he does a good job playing, but would obviously rather play with me.
Favorites: Legos, Duplos, donuts, pajamas, Grey Bear, Monkey, screen time (although often watching something), music, reading.
43 months:
On getting dressed: Joshua despises changing his clothes. A few times he's mentioned that it's because he's cold, although he also says this when he has no clothes on so it's hard to tell. I'll ask him to change his clothes and he'll immediately fall to the floor and say, "I'm wobbly!" or "I can't get up!" or other obviously untrue statement. I've started making him get dressed right away, before breakfast, because it seems to make it just a tiny bit better. Getting his pajamas on is a bit better, but not much. For the most part I ignore him. I've told him my expectations; if he doesn't get dressed and there is a time limit I will put him in the car in whatever state he's in. (It hasn't gotten to that yet though.) If there isn't a time limit then he can choose what to do with his time.
On clothes: Joshua likes soft pants and no picture shirts the best, although there are a few picture shirts that he likes to wear.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Thursday: lunch
Isaac made his lunch for tomorrow. It took him a while, but I expect he'll love it.
-There was extra peanut butter and nutella on his sandwich.
-He chose blueberries instead of banana
-He chose crunchy beans instead of carrots
-He chose a special granola bar for snack. I'm not sure what I would have given him, but not that.
-There was extra peanut butter and nutella on his sandwich.
-He chose blueberries instead of banana
-He chose crunchy beans instead of carrots
-He chose a special granola bar for snack. I'm not sure what I would have given him, but not that.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Wednesday: new computer
I have a new computer!
I had been having video card issues lately. The screen would lock up for a minute before I could use it again. This happened on a very regular basis. Loading things for Warcraft was miserable.
However, now my computer is lovely! I haven't had any issues with locking up and Warcraft was wonderful. There's still a few issues that we're working through, as with any new computer, but most of everything has been figured out.
:D
I had been having video card issues lately. The screen would lock up for a minute before I could use it again. This happened on a very regular basis. Loading things for Warcraft was miserable.
However, now my computer is lovely! I haven't had any issues with locking up and Warcraft was wonderful. There's still a few issues that we're working through, as with any new computer, but most of everything has been figured out.
:D
Monday, February 26, 2018
Monday: books
A while ago, at story time, the librarian mentioned that the book he was reading was one of his all time favorites. That made me wonder...what are my all time favorites? More specifically, which ones can I read 50 times and still be excited to read them? (Often the answer is the short books.)
I came up with two. I just purchased our own copy of Beep Beep Go to Sleep because 1) I like it and 2) Joshua's expressions during it are awesome. We read it today...I read the left side and he read the right side. I think he wanted to be like Isaac, because I usually make Isaac read words now when we're reading together.
I also really like Boy + Bot. Apparently we're a family of robot lovers.
These last two I read to Isaac as part of this going to bed ritual for ...a long time. I still like them, so I thought I'd add them to the list. They don't come out much anymore though, as Joshua didn't take a fancy to them.
(All images taken from amazon.com)
I came up with two. I just purchased our own copy of Beep Beep Go to Sleep because 1) I like it and 2) Joshua's expressions during it are awesome. We read it today...I read the left side and he read the right side. I think he wanted to be like Isaac, because I usually make Isaac read words now when we're reading together.
I also really like Boy + Bot. Apparently we're a family of robot lovers.
These last two I read to Isaac as part of this going to bed ritual for ...a long time. I still like them, so I thought I'd add them to the list. They don't come out much anymore though, as Joshua didn't take a fancy to them.
(All images taken from amazon.com)
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Sunday: impromptu visit
This afternoon I was done caring for children. So we went to Aunt C's house. It wasn't for very long, but it was long enough to get us past the hump and into dinner time.
Joshua enjoyed putting two sunglasses on during the way home.
Joshua enjoyed putting two sunglasses on during the way home.
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Saturday: phone
I got my phone back today!
I'm glad to have it back. I'm not so glad to have to keep track of it again...when I don't have pockets it can get a bit annoying.
This past week went much better than I expected, to be honest. I missed it as a clock and as a camera and as an alarm clock, but didn't miss it as much as I thought I would for everything else. (Although I did use the Ipad for email...I wasn't completely device-less.)
Now I need to get all the apps and settings back. Blah.
Oh, the repair also fixed the selfie camera! I was hoping they might, even though it wasn't really the reason for the repair.
I'm glad to have it back. I'm not so glad to have to keep track of it again...when I don't have pockets it can get a bit annoying.
This past week went much better than I expected, to be honest. I missed it as a clock and as a camera and as an alarm clock, but didn't miss it as much as I thought I would for everything else. (Although I did use the Ipad for email...I wasn't completely device-less.)
Now I need to get all the apps and settings back. Blah.
Oh, the repair also fixed the selfie camera! I was hoping they might, even though it wasn't really the reason for the repair.
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