Thursday, December 23, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Hidden Treasure
Ten points to anyone who can find my daughter in this picture.
(G was trying to console her by sharing his stuffed friends - Puppy, Nelson, Other Puppy, and Cowaffe.)
(G was trying to console her by sharing his stuffed friends - Puppy, Nelson, Other Puppy, and Cowaffe.)
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Monday, December 06, 2010
David and Jonathan
Somehow, at the age of 2, my son has a friendship that runs deep.
This other amazing little boy, J, is the son of our dear friends. J moved away six months ago (you do the math - that is an eternity for a two-year old) and G still talks about and remembers his buddy. Yesterday G and J were reunited, and much fun and excitement was had.
Here they are wearing their "hats."
This other amazing little boy, J, is the son of our dear friends. J moved away six months ago (you do the math - that is an eternity for a two-year old) and G still talks about and remembers his buddy. Yesterday G and J were reunited, and much fun and excitement was had.
Here they are wearing their "hats."
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Odds 'n' Ends
Naomi had a midwife check-up last week; she was weighed and was well over 10 lbs. That means she gained a pound in two weeks. Good job.
I was able to go to a Sarah Harmer concert this past week. (Thank you, M.) Two thoughts on that: 1) I left both children at home (for the first time) for three hours. It felt odd. But nice.
2) Sarah Harmer has a beautiful voice.
The opening band for Sarah Harmer was a band from Saint John's. It made me think about and miss our dear friends, Sam Squared. Hello to you two, if you are reading this, and a big hug to you, too.
Speaking of "two:" I have had two kids sick for the past two weeks. I am now part of that club. I should add, though, that things are starting to improve.
We are still working on the toilet training. It is best described as a "process," but I would say that G has made and is making great strides.
On that note, I would like to mention his rewards - completely by his choosing. We tried using stickers, but after a few days he just wasn't excited about them. Now, for going #1 on the toilet, he gets two pieces of toilet paper. He gets to put it wherever he wants - in the toilet, in the garbage, or to blow his nose. Yippee.
For going #2 on the toilet, he gets to use Special Pooping Soap. That's the code word for liquid soap - a part of a wedding gift from more than five years ago that we forgot about and that has since been sitting in a box. Hoorah.
Pretty healthy choices for rewards, I would say.
Little known fact: When infants simultaneously poop and sneeze, the poop is projectile.
On a recent trip, the following conversation took place between myself and a (very) cranky G:
G: Shoes. Off.
Me: Yes, your shoes may come off.
G: Socks. Off.
Me: Sure. Go ahead.
G: Toes. Off.
I was able to go to a Sarah Harmer concert this past week. (Thank you, M.) Two thoughts on that: 1) I left both children at home (for the first time) for three hours. It felt odd. But nice.
2) Sarah Harmer has a beautiful voice.
The opening band for Sarah Harmer was a band from Saint John's. It made me think about and miss our dear friends, Sam Squared. Hello to you two, if you are reading this, and a big hug to you, too.
Speaking of "two:" I have had two kids sick for the past two weeks. I am now part of that club. I should add, though, that things are starting to improve.
We are still working on the toilet training. It is best described as a "process," but I would say that G has made and is making great strides.
On that note, I would like to mention his rewards - completely by his choosing. We tried using stickers, but after a few days he just wasn't excited about them. Now, for going #1 on the toilet, he gets two pieces of toilet paper. He gets to put it wherever he wants - in the toilet, in the garbage, or to blow his nose. Yippee.
For going #2 on the toilet, he gets to use Special Pooping Soap. That's the code word for liquid soap - a part of a wedding gift from more than five years ago that we forgot about and that has since been sitting in a box. Hoorah.
Pretty healthy choices for rewards, I would say.
Little known fact: When infants simultaneously poop and sneeze, the poop is projectile.
On a recent trip, the following conversation took place between myself and a (very) cranky G:
G: Shoes. Off.
Me: Yes, your shoes may come off.
G: Socks. Off.
Me: Sure. Go ahead.
G: Toes. Off.
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