Andrew sat me down to go to Sunday School...
He said...
"I am going to read you a story. It is about Jesus Christ. He lives in your heart. And if bad guys are at your window, do not be afraid because Jesus will protect you. And if you see shadows or monsters it is ok becuase Jesus has his hand on you."
Oh my...I was beaming. My little boy is a little preacher boy. I am so glad he is digesting something that he is learning at home and at Sunday School. Way to go Holy Spirit!
Earlier in the day he told me how Moses saw a bush onfire and how he hid and took off his sandles. God is good!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Kyle Vomitting Just in the Morning and at Night
Kyle has vomitted for 2 mornings in a row and 2 nights in a row? Diarrhea during the day today. He is in fine spirits during the day otherwise. Has anyone ever heard of this? I have been researching on line and have found articles and other people say that their infants have also only vomitted in the morning and at night (some were going on 9 days in a row...we are only at 2), but I found no reason or solution. If anyone has any insight, information or knowledge please let me know. I feel so bad for my little buddy.
Andrew's fever or 101.0 today is down to 99, so hope he is good to go by tomorrow.
Keep both our buddies in your prayers.
Andrew's fever or 101.0 today is down to 99, so hope he is good to go by tomorrow.
Keep both our buddies in your prayers.
Sunday, May 09, 2010
To be a MOM and to have a MOM
I am feeling pretty blessed at this moment...Couldn't be more fulfilled by my 2 little boys! What little rascals they are and boy do I love them!
And My MOM...the most selfless and caring person I know. I admire her and am so lucky to have a friend who is only a phone call away. She will always be my "big one" and I will always be her "little one."
And how cool is it that I have a loving Mother-in-law too. She treats me like her own and loves her little grandsons too!
Godmother Amy and Godmother Lisa to Andrew and Kyle...I am so glad that the boys have ladies in their lives that are committed to praying for them. Thanks!
Great-Grandma Schlict (Ryan's side)...Three Cheers for you two. We love your sence of humor and the joy you bring to life.
Mother's day also reminds me of how special my Grandma Zeman and Grandma Gebhardt were to me. I was G.G's little bulldozer and I can even remember the Grandma smell in her house. She always had some little treat for us. And G.Z. I can remember her laugh and her sitting in her chair. Kisses sent to heaven for you!
And My MOM...the most selfless and caring person I know. I admire her and am so lucky to have a friend who is only a phone call away. She will always be my "big one" and I will always be her "little one."
And how cool is it that I have a loving Mother-in-law too. She treats me like her own and loves her little grandsons too!
Godmother Amy and Godmother Lisa to Andrew and Kyle...I am so glad that the boys have ladies in their lives that are committed to praying for them. Thanks!
Great-Grandma Schlict (Ryan's side)...Three Cheers for you two. We love your sence of humor and the joy you bring to life.
Mother's day also reminds me of how special my Grandma Zeman and Grandma Gebhardt were to me. I was G.G's little bulldozer and I can even remember the Grandma smell in her house. She always had some little treat for us. And G.Z. I can remember her laugh and her sitting in her chair. Kisses sent to heaven for you!
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Monday, May 03, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Where do they sleep?
We went to the zoo today. Andrew was very interested in the animals and asked so many questions about the animals. But the thing that he was obsessed about was
"WHERE DO THE ELEPHANT/SHARK/LION/MONKEY SLEEP?"
"WHERE DO THE ELEPHANT/SHARK/LION/MONKEY SLEEP?"
Andrew's Late Night Food Request
So, is my 2 1/2 year old fooling us so he doesn't have to go to bed, or is he seriously hungry? That is the question that we are now asking ourselves considering Andrew is in bed and say..."I am hungry." He finally convienced me to get him a peanut butter sandwhich and then he did go to bed.
So many times when he doesn't sleep I am stern about me not sleeping with him and that he has to go to bed. Well tonight, I took the time to listen to what he had to say. Man, the vocabulary on this little guy is growing so much and he had a lot to say. He talked about monsters and if I kept his light on in his room the monsters won't come. Also about random things that we talked about tonight and we didn't even know he was listening (building a bigger stage at church, going to get the car fixed). His little mind was running so fast. He is so innocent. I love our little boy. During our 15 minute talk he played with my hand....too cute.
Side note: When we are reading and he doesn't understand a word he will say "what does that word mean." (tonight he wanted to know what "fool" meant.)
So many times when he doesn't sleep I am stern about me not sleeping with him and that he has to go to bed. Well tonight, I took the time to listen to what he had to say. Man, the vocabulary on this little guy is growing so much and he had a lot to say. He talked about monsters and if I kept his light on in his room the monsters won't come. Also about random things that we talked about tonight and we didn't even know he was listening (building a bigger stage at church, going to get the car fixed). His little mind was running so fast. He is so innocent. I love our little boy. During our 15 minute talk he played with my hand....too cute.
Side note: When we are reading and he doesn't understand a word he will say "what does that word mean." (tonight he wanted to know what "fool" meant.)
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Ryan's 1/2 Marathon Adventure
Ryan did the St. Louis Half. He wanted to complete it under 2 hours and he did it in 1 hour 52 minutes so he is really happy about that. What he isn't happy about is the fact that he can hardly walk these past few days. It really does a beating on your body. When he was done I asked him if he wanted to do another one and he said that he thinks he will get back on his bike again. Biking is his true love. Running the 1/2 marathon was just a goal of his. He trained some, but probably not as much as he should have. He ran the 13 miles...the longest he had ever ran.
His sister Erica and her Husband Michael also completed it under their goals. And our good friend Chris and Ryan ran most of the race together until Chris pulled ahead. I am impressed with all of them. It was fun to have them all do it together. On race day, I took Cousin Michael (9months) and Andrew (Kyle went to a friends house). We hung out with Sarah Hubmeier and Evie. What a beautiful day!
His sister Erica and her Husband Michael also completed it under their goals. And our good friend Chris and Ryan ran most of the race together until Chris pulled ahead. I am impressed with all of them. It was fun to have them all do it together. On race day, I took Cousin Michael (9months) and Andrew (Kyle went to a friends house). We hung out with Sarah Hubmeier and Evie. What a beautiful day!
Potty Traing a 2 1/2 year Old
Oh what a long process this has been, but we have made progress, but we have more to do. I decided to start because Andrew is dry during his naps and during the night...and "they" say that is a indication that kids are ready.
Phase one: Little potty chair in the kitchen and one in the bathroom, Pull ups (when out of the house and doing the potty dance (skipping around dancing and singing "oh, Oh, the Potty Dance, Wew, Wew). Pull ups are just convenient diapers so these were NOT helpful at all considering he could pee in them and not care. At first he was wearing Princess pull ups (someone gave us their left overs) and I said we can't potty on the princess. Then because he is a boy, we thought it was fun to potty on the princess. Boy Pull ups weren't cool to him either. The Potty chair in the kitchen helped a lot, until about 3 weeks in he started to rebel. "They" said to stop for a month, so we did and it was good timing because we were going to FL and traveling and potty training is hard.
Phase two: Went cold turkey...no more diapers or pull ups. Andrew helped me up all of them in a big garbage bag, he watched me put them on the driveway and then saw the garbage men take them away. This is when the fun started and when my wash machine became my best friends.
We tried many things, and things that worked yesterday, didn't work today. We bought Thomas the Train Underwear (he has such a cute butt in the underwear compared to diapers), Elmo went potty and then Andrew went(worked for a day),He got to put Rice Crispies in the toilet after he went to hear them crackle, racing to the potty to see who could go first, lots of reading of potty stories, and a Thomas the Train Potty Chart in which he gets a sticker every time he goes and when the train is filled he gets a treat (fruit snacks, to read an extra book, for Daddy to take him to the park, etc). Even in Phase three this is still working. At one point he was very good at telling me when he had to go and we make it to the potty.
Phase Three: It's been almost 2 months now. He rarely tells me when he has to go, but when he does it is usually too late. If I am up on my game we can have a pretty successful day, but even so, we still have an accident daily There are days when he goes potty in his pants 3 times in a row and then goes poop in the toilet (He now wears one of my bracelets and with every bead we do a rhyme and that gives him power...it has actually been helping). Maybe he can only concentrate on potty OR poop at a time. He has now transitioned from a little potty to putting a small potty seat on the big one. He finds some crazy ways to go too (standing, squatting, squatting backwards, and sitting too)
Needless to say he is 2 1/2 plus 2 months old and we will continue to encourage and support him. He finally wants to be called a big boy. When we started he still wanted to be a baby. So I called him my big baby. There is a part of me who is done doing so much laundry, yet when he is finally potty training it will be like my little boy is truly a big boy.
Phase one: Little potty chair in the kitchen and one in the bathroom, Pull ups (when out of the house and doing the potty dance (skipping around dancing and singing "oh, Oh, the Potty Dance, Wew, Wew). Pull ups are just convenient diapers so these were NOT helpful at all considering he could pee in them and not care. At first he was wearing Princess pull ups (someone gave us their left overs) and I said we can't potty on the princess. Then because he is a boy, we thought it was fun to potty on the princess. Boy Pull ups weren't cool to him either. The Potty chair in the kitchen helped a lot, until about 3 weeks in he started to rebel. "They" said to stop for a month, so we did and it was good timing because we were going to FL and traveling and potty training is hard.
Phase two: Went cold turkey...no more diapers or pull ups. Andrew helped me up all of them in a big garbage bag, he watched me put them on the driveway and then saw the garbage men take them away. This is when the fun started and when my wash machine became my best friends.
We tried many things, and things that worked yesterday, didn't work today. We bought Thomas the Train Underwear (he has such a cute butt in the underwear compared to diapers), Elmo went potty and then Andrew went(worked for a day),He got to put Rice Crispies in the toilet after he went to hear them crackle, racing to the potty to see who could go first, lots of reading of potty stories, and a Thomas the Train Potty Chart in which he gets a sticker every time he goes and when the train is filled he gets a treat (fruit snacks, to read an extra book, for Daddy to take him to the park, etc). Even in Phase three this is still working. At one point he was very good at telling me when he had to go and we make it to the potty.
Phase Three: It's been almost 2 months now. He rarely tells me when he has to go, but when he does it is usually too late. If I am up on my game we can have a pretty successful day, but even so, we still have an accident daily There are days when he goes potty in his pants 3 times in a row and then goes poop in the toilet (He now wears one of my bracelets and with every bead we do a rhyme and that gives him power...it has actually been helping). Maybe he can only concentrate on potty OR poop at a time. He has now transitioned from a little potty to putting a small potty seat on the big one. He finds some crazy ways to go too (standing, squatting, squatting backwards, and sitting too)
Needless to say he is 2 1/2 plus 2 months old and we will continue to encourage and support him. He finally wants to be called a big boy. When we started he still wanted to be a baby. So I called him my big baby. There is a part of me who is done doing so much laundry, yet when he is finally potty training it will be like my little boy is truly a big boy.
Friday, March 19, 2010
My sister had a BABY GIRL!
Praise the Lord for Baby #3.
Jenni and Chris had 7 years of infertility and so did Invetro and have 2 wonderful children Noah (7) and Annika (3). Baby #3 was their bonus baby from God. They concieved naturally (what a shock to all of us) and gave birth to their baby girl the day before Jenni's 40th Birthday.
Annalise Faith was born on March 19th at 10:25 pm via c-section in Wisconsin. She weighed 8lbs, 8 oz and is 21 inches.
Kyle, Andrew and I drove to WI with Papa and Nana after Easter Service and had the opprotunity to meet, hold, coo over baby Annalise. She is so cute and tiny. We are excited to have another little cousin to watch grow. We now have 7 cousins on the Zeman side under the age of 3. Oh, what a sight we are when we are all together. LOL
Jenni and Chris had 7 years of infertility and so did Invetro and have 2 wonderful children Noah (7) and Annika (3). Baby #3 was their bonus baby from God. They concieved naturally (what a shock to all of us) and gave birth to their baby girl the day before Jenni's 40th Birthday.
Annalise Faith was born on March 19th at 10:25 pm via c-section in Wisconsin. She weighed 8lbs, 8 oz and is 21 inches.
Kyle, Andrew and I drove to WI with Papa and Nana after Easter Service and had the opprotunity to meet, hold, coo over baby Annalise. She is so cute and tiny. We are excited to have another little cousin to watch grow. We now have 7 cousins on the Zeman side under the age of 3. Oh, what a sight we are when we are all together. LOL
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Dunked in the Creek
We took a day trip to Pickle Creek today. It was beautiful weather; just right for a hike. If you have never gone there it is a fun day trip.
Andrew had a little water occurrence today. He was squatting on a stump, while holding a stick that he was swirling in the water. It was a creek that led into a pool of water, 1 to 3 feet deep. Well, he fell in...his whole body, clothes and all into the cold creek water...drenched. He landed on his belly and luckily his head was above water. I was across the way and all I could see was the helplessness in his eyes. Ryan ran over and pulled him out. He was shivering and started to cry because he was scared. I had dressed in layers (shirt and pants). We took off all his wet clothes (meanwhile a stranger who was hiking is holding Kyle), dried him off with Ryan's layered shirt and then dressed him in my clothes. Then he was good to go.
After the fact, we discussed safety around water and what happened and how happy we were that he was ok. And then he said something so darling..."WELL IN MY BIBLE, JESUS GOES IN THE WATER." What a little innocent comment. And Andrew is right...in his kids bible there is a picture of Jesus wadding in the water. Although, I have to believe that Andrew falling in the water was a mistake.
Andrew had a little water occurrence today. He was squatting on a stump, while holding a stick that he was swirling in the water. It was a creek that led into a pool of water, 1 to 3 feet deep. Well, he fell in...his whole body, clothes and all into the cold creek water...drenched. He landed on his belly and luckily his head was above water. I was across the way and all I could see was the helplessness in his eyes. Ryan ran over and pulled him out. He was shivering and started to cry because he was scared. I had dressed in layers (shirt and pants). We took off all his wet clothes (meanwhile a stranger who was hiking is holding Kyle), dried him off with Ryan's layered shirt and then dressed him in my clothes. Then he was good to go.
After the fact, we discussed safety around water and what happened and how happy we were that he was ok. And then he said something so darling..."WELL IN MY BIBLE, JESUS GOES IN THE WATER." What a little innocent comment. And Andrew is right...in his kids bible there is a picture of Jesus wadding in the water. Although, I have to believe that Andrew falling in the water was a mistake.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Need Blog Help...Pictures NOT posting
Does anyone know why I can't post pictures anymore? It is SO frustrating because that is what I love to do. Let me know if you have any information. Thanks.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Christmas in March
We celebrated Christmas in March with the Peterson Family. It was so fun to be with family and to extend the celebration of Christmas. Andrew is still singing Christmas music so I think Christmas will last all year round. Does anyone know any Easter songs? Anyways, it was so nice to have a home cooked meal from Mom Peterson and just hang out with family.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Kyle is 6 Months Old
I totally relived the labor and birth of Kyle on his 6 months birthday. I even called my doula to remince about it because it was so awesome. More awesome is the birth of Kyle. He is a true blessing in our lives and we love him so much. He has obviously changed incredible and starting to reveil a little quiet natured personality. In the past 6 months there has been a handful of times when I am all alone and it hits me that I am the mom of 2 beautiful boys. Am I qualified? Of course I am...with the help of God. Am I old enough? Well, I aint that younge anymore, so I quess so. I continue to pray for wisdom. I pray for Kyles spiritual growth. I pray for his health. I pray for his future. I pray for his wife (it is never too early to start). I will all honor and glory to GOD, for this little boy.
As a family we went out to the buffet we went to the day my water broke (the week before) and on the 6 month birthday we got his pictures taken (had a hard time getting him to smile but we finally got it). It was Thursday so daddy had the day off, so then did lunch at West County mall, home for naps and then to Arch Madness basketball game. Andrew also wanted to make him cupcakes for his special day. Kyle didn't eat, but we did. Kyle ate for the first time though(rice cereal)on his day.
Report from MD:
Referal to opthomologist--Right eye crossed at times
Referal to urologist--if you are a good friend, you know why.
Has exema--perscription medication
Received shots---split up shots so not all in one day (to help the liver)
Says waking up at 4 am in the past couple days is probably because of growth spurt that happens at 6 months.
Wt: 18 lb 4.8 oz (66%...% lower than his 4 month appointment)
Height: 27.36 (82%...who's his daddy? Ha, ha!)
Head Cir: 43.7 (49%)
Kyle has NOT rolled yet (I am not pushing it) and has no teeth---both will come say MD. Kyle is right on tract with everything else--sitting up (just started to do pretty well now), transfering toys, giggling, shaking rattle, etc. So fun to play with now and he LOVES watching Andrew more than any of us.
As a family we went out to the buffet we went to the day my water broke (the week before) and on the 6 month birthday we got his pictures taken (had a hard time getting him to smile but we finally got it). It was Thursday so daddy had the day off, so then did lunch at West County mall, home for naps and then to Arch Madness basketball game. Andrew also wanted to make him cupcakes for his special day. Kyle didn't eat, but we did. Kyle ate for the first time though(rice cereal)on his day.
Report from MD:
Referal to opthomologist--Right eye crossed at times
Referal to urologist--if you are a good friend, you know why.
Has exema--perscription medication
Received shots---split up shots so not all in one day (to help the liver)
Says waking up at 4 am in the past couple days is probably because of growth spurt that happens at 6 months.
Wt: 18 lb 4.8 oz (66%...% lower than his 4 month appointment)
Height: 27.36 (82%...who's his daddy? Ha, ha!)
Head Cir: 43.7 (49%)
Kyle has NOT rolled yet (I am not pushing it) and has no teeth---both will come say MD. Kyle is right on tract with everything else--sitting up (just started to do pretty well now), transfering toys, giggling, shaking rattle, etc. So fun to play with now and he LOVES watching Andrew more than any of us.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Andrew, You Say Funny Things
We were at Ash Wednesday service and he says out loud so all the people in the pew around us hear him "Mommy wake up. Why are you sleeping?" Well, I wasn't sleeping, I was praying. Haa, Haa
We were driving last night and saw the moon. Andrew said "Mommy drive faster." Why? I asked. "The moon is following us. Hurry. Hurry."
You have to love the innocence of a 2 year old.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Celebrating 2 1/2 Years of Life
Andrew,
You are still our "baby Andrew" because that is what you want to be called instead of "big boy Andrew." You make us laugh so hard, often and forever by what you do and say. We love the little boy that you are becoming and we continue to pray that we would be the parents you need us to be in order to raise you to love others, love God, be self reliant, to respect others, to honor your Mommy and Daddy...oh the list goes on. You are on your way little one.
We are so proud of your manners, and how you play with Kyle lately. Thank you for being Mama's little helper in the kitchen/laundry/sweeping, Daddy's little helper with painting/tools (by the way, you are obsessed with screwdrivers and everything needs fixing around the house according to you...some days that is all you do...fix things).
You are also a great entertainer...you love to stand on stage (typically on the fireplace) while you preach (just like daddy with your microphone) or sing (mostly the song from family live...Let's get started having a party, praising the name of Jesus!). Although you have lots of energy, you can also be very sweet to Kyle (who has recently loves to watch everything you do and thinks you are amusing to watch). You have recently enjoyed holding him again and you think it is funny when he lightly hits you in the face with his uncontrollable hand.
Mac is Back! After Kyle was born Mac wasn't seen for awhile. Now Mac goes everywhere with you (except in to stores because he has to guard the car). Oh, by the way, you love trucks and ask lots of questions about firemen and where they sleep etc. If I can't get you to do something I tell you that the firemen like to "bring their dish to the sink," and then you typically do it.
You still get time-outs for being naughty; spankings too and if you hurt your brother you get a "bare-butt spanking." It is cute when you look at me and say "is it going to be a bare-butt spanking?" You are learning though that being in trouble means that privileges are taken away.
You absolutely love to cuddle! You are our cuddle-bug. Mommy and you cuddle every morning after you drink your milk (Kyle too). You say "Let's cuddle and get warm and cozy." You love to wrestle with Daddy and you are becoming a "daddy's boy," which someone said is so healthy and which means that you have a healthy male roll model in your life. You are so blessed!
You never had a 2 year appointment, so you went when you were 2 1/2. We made it so special for you and you were so darling. You made a couple funny faces (squinted your eyes and scrunched your nose) when Dr. Bayer asked you questions, but then answered the other questions correctly. We had practiced saying "Hi, Dr. Bear," and when she walked in you said "Hi, Dr. Lion...that is silly," and laughed. You have a great sense of humor.
The MD said your vocabulary is like a 3 year old (because you use present and past tenses and also plurals), and that we should start reading your books that are for 5 year old. You know your main colors (red, yellow, blue, and green...green is your favorite) 95% of the time. You can almost count to 20 by yourself. You know the song for the days of the week. You love to read and will sit for 30 minutes plus reading the book. You like to read the same book over and over because you are memorizing them. You can probably read (with a little help) 10 books...or if I leave words out, you fill in the correct word. Keep up the good work.
You can play independently, but we taught you to ask other to join you....so you say "mommy will you join me and play with me?" You play at the "YMC" (you never say the A) in the area and sometimes in the gym (a little overwhelming for you sometimes with all the kids screaming and running). We typically do errands on Monday, to story time at Borders on Tuesdays, to the YMCA on Wednesday mornings (Mommy has a class), Thursdays Daddy is off and Fridays anything and sometimes Mommy works. Then you go to the babysitters (Ms. Robins)...you are the only kids and Zack plays with you in the afternoon when you get up from your nap. She never has any problems with you. There are so many activities in the community to keep us busy.
You go to bed between 9 and 9:30 (you read books to yourself right before bed), up around 6:15 and then take a 3 hour nap in the afternoon.
Your weight: 36 lbs (95%)
Height: 37.25" (75%)
On your 1/2 birthday you asked if we were going to have a party and a cake. Instead we made cupcakes and took you out to lunch at Sweet Tomatoes. You like buffets as much as your mommy and daddy. :) You are a good eater...fruit, veggies, salad, and of course your love sweets/candy.
Babka and Poppy made you the following poem...
Andrew Timothy is 2 and a ½
We love to hear you giggle and laugh
Your chubby cheeks are fading away
But your lovable smile is here to stay
Open your present from us to you
It’s a fluffy penguin with cookies too
Put on your party hat and shout hooray
cuz it’s Andrew’s ½ a birthday today!
You are still our "baby Andrew" because that is what you want to be called instead of "big boy Andrew." You make us laugh so hard, often and forever by what you do and say. We love the little boy that you are becoming and we continue to pray that we would be the parents you need us to be in order to raise you to love others, love God, be self reliant, to respect others, to honor your Mommy and Daddy...oh the list goes on. You are on your way little one.
We are so proud of your manners, and how you play with Kyle lately. Thank you for being Mama's little helper in the kitchen/laundry/sweeping, Daddy's little helper with painting/tools (by the way, you are obsessed with screwdrivers and everything needs fixing around the house according to you...some days that is all you do...fix things).
You are also a great entertainer...you love to stand on stage (typically on the fireplace) while you preach (just like daddy with your microphone) or sing (mostly the song from family live...Let's get started having a party, praising the name of Jesus!). Although you have lots of energy, you can also be very sweet to Kyle (who has recently loves to watch everything you do and thinks you are amusing to watch). You have recently enjoyed holding him again and you think it is funny when he lightly hits you in the face with his uncontrollable hand.
Mac is Back! After Kyle was born Mac wasn't seen for awhile. Now Mac goes everywhere with you (except in to stores because he has to guard the car). Oh, by the way, you love trucks and ask lots of questions about firemen and where they sleep etc. If I can't get you to do something I tell you that the firemen like to "bring their dish to the sink," and then you typically do it.
You still get time-outs for being naughty; spankings too and if you hurt your brother you get a "bare-butt spanking." It is cute when you look at me and say "is it going to be a bare-butt spanking?" You are learning though that being in trouble means that privileges are taken away.
You absolutely love to cuddle! You are our cuddle-bug. Mommy and you cuddle every morning after you drink your milk (Kyle too). You say "Let's cuddle and get warm and cozy." You love to wrestle with Daddy and you are becoming a "daddy's boy," which someone said is so healthy and which means that you have a healthy male roll model in your life. You are so blessed!
You never had a 2 year appointment, so you went when you were 2 1/2. We made it so special for you and you were so darling. You made a couple funny faces (squinted your eyes and scrunched your nose) when Dr. Bayer asked you questions, but then answered the other questions correctly. We had practiced saying "Hi, Dr. Bear," and when she walked in you said "Hi, Dr. Lion...that is silly," and laughed. You have a great sense of humor.
The MD said your vocabulary is like a 3 year old (because you use present and past tenses and also plurals), and that we should start reading your books that are for 5 year old. You know your main colors (red, yellow, blue, and green...green is your favorite) 95% of the time. You can almost count to 20 by yourself. You know the song for the days of the week. You love to read and will sit for 30 minutes plus reading the book. You like to read the same book over and over because you are memorizing them. You can probably read (with a little help) 10 books...or if I leave words out, you fill in the correct word. Keep up the good work.
You can play independently, but we taught you to ask other to join you....so you say "mommy will you join me and play with me?" You play at the "YMC" (you never say the A) in the area and sometimes in the gym (a little overwhelming for you sometimes with all the kids screaming and running). We typically do errands on Monday, to story time at Borders on Tuesdays, to the YMCA on Wednesday mornings (Mommy has a class), Thursdays Daddy is off and Fridays anything and sometimes Mommy works. Then you go to the babysitters (Ms. Robins)...you are the only kids and Zack plays with you in the afternoon when you get up from your nap. She never has any problems with you. There are so many activities in the community to keep us busy.
You go to bed between 9 and 9:30 (you read books to yourself right before bed), up around 6:15 and then take a 3 hour nap in the afternoon.
Your weight: 36 lbs (95%)
Height: 37.25" (75%)
On your 1/2 birthday you asked if we were going to have a party and a cake. Instead we made cupcakes and took you out to lunch at Sweet Tomatoes. You like buffets as much as your mommy and daddy. :) You are a good eater...fruit, veggies, salad, and of course your love sweets/candy.
Babka and Poppy made you the following poem...
Andrew Timothy is 2 and a ½
We love to hear you giggle and laugh
Your chubby cheeks are fading away
But your lovable smile is here to stay
Open your present from us to you
It’s a fluffy penguin with cookies too
Put on your party hat and shout hooray
cuz it’s Andrew’s ½ a birthday today!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Disney Live Discount
And – Here is the discount information!
MOMBLOG CODE: $18 Flat (Additional service charges, facility and handling fees apply)
This is a savings of up to $13!
Code: MBLOG
This is good for the Saturday 6:30 PM show and the Sunday 1 PM show – but I’m going to get this extended for all performances!
All show information is in the promotional sheet, but let me know if you need anything here!
This is the link to purchase tickets….
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Yeah, another COUSIN!
Yeah, Auntie Lisa and Uncle Brad are excepting BABY #2! Yeah, Riana will be a big sister months before she will be 2. We are so excited to have another baby in the family. Just think, next Christmas we will have two 3 year olds, 2 one year olds and 2 new babies. Blessings and Prayers!!!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
We love Thursdays!
We love Thursdays because Daddy is off from work and we do fun things. We went to the Science Center and Andrew learned about dinasours for the first time. Then out to a greek rest. in the city. It's fun to get out and explore the city!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Friday, January 08, 2010
Pastor or Carpenter?
When asked, he used to say Pastor, but since Poppie was here he has changes to being a carpenter. In the picture he is a nurse..
I worked a lot last week and Andrew loves to imitate. As you can see he has my nursing jacket on. He is such a good boy when he goes to Miss Robins house...never any trouble. Kyle too! I do miss the boy when I work, but keeping up to date with nursing stuff is good for me, plus, it gives me a little break and a little spending money too. I love to see Andrew's face when I open the door, and most of the time he runs up to me to give me a big hug...and wants to show me all the cool toys he played with (Zach and Tyler are 5 and 7, so have cool toys).
I worked a lot last week and Andrew loves to imitate. As you can see he has my nursing jacket on. He is such a good boy when he goes to Miss Robins house...never any trouble. Kyle too! I do miss the boy when I work, but keeping up to date with nursing stuff is good for me, plus, it gives me a little break and a little spending money too. I love to see Andrew's face when I open the door, and most of the time he runs up to me to give me a big hug...and wants to show me all the cool toys he played with (Zach and Tyler are 5 and 7, so have cool toys).
Thursday, January 07, 2010
I'm a Friendly Snow Man
I'm a Friendly Snowman (tune to I'm a Little Teapot)
I'm a friendly snowman, imagine that!
Here is my tummy, here is my hat.
I'm a happy fellow, here's my nose,
I'm all snow from head to toes.
I have two big eyes so I can see,
All of the snow fall down on me.
When the weather's cold I'm strong and tall
But when it's warm I get very small.
He sings and does the actions. So cute. Although, after making HIS snowman, he didn't want to come inside because it was a "warm" (30 degrees compared to 10 degrees) and he didn't want his snowman to melt. He said good-bye to him just incase though.
A snow cone made out of real snow. Andrew loved it. alt=''style='clear:both;float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;' />
I'm a friendly snowman, imagine that!
Here is my tummy, here is my hat.
I'm a happy fellow, here's my nose,
I'm all snow from head to toes.
I have two big eyes so I can see,
All of the snow fall down on me.
When the weather's cold I'm strong and tall
But when it's warm I get very small.
He sings and does the actions. So cute. Although, after making HIS snowman, he didn't want to come inside because it was a "warm" (30 degrees compared to 10 degrees) and he didn't want his snowman to melt. He said good-bye to him just incase though.A snow cone made out of real snow. Andrew loved it. alt=''style='clear:both;float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;' />
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Oh, Andrew say the cutests things
I was reading a book and Andrew asked what I was reading...I said "how to be a good mom" and he said, "oh mom, you are the great mom I had ever seen," and then he gave me a kiss.
What do you want to wear today...Andrew said "a tu-tu."
"I'm just saying." (I wonder who says that...Daddy?)
What do you want to wear today...Andrew said "a tu-tu."
"I'm just saying." (I wonder who says that...Daddy?)
Monday, January 04, 2010
4 months of Joy
At his 4 month appointment they found a double ear infection and a male complication that will have a second oppinion.
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He sure is a handsome little buddy, if I should say so myself. I personally love this age...smiles, giggles, discovering his hands, swatting at toys, watching Andrew jump/run and loving it. Ryan and I both give him many kisses each day! He is such a laid back baby, but is very sensitive to noise. He continues to be a good sleeper...up around 6am, nap around 9:30, nap at 12 to 2, then 5:30 and bed around 9:30 (sleeps through the night). What a bundle of joy! We love you baby Kyle (which by the way, Andrew says your nap correctly now, it's now baby Kytle).
Friday, January 01, 2010
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