We visited the dentist on Monday. It was C's first visit and L's second visit that he actually opened his mouth. (It took 3 tries to get a cooperative L. Fortunately our dentist is my college roommate's husband. Our kids are the same age and play together very often, so he is great with my kiddos.)
L went first, and did a phenomenal job! He was so precious. I took tons of pictures with my new digital SLR camera my hubby surprised me with. No cavities, but he like his Daddy, is a champion plaque maker...I gotta brush him 3 times a day to try to keep those cavities away (my idea, not suggested by the dentist)...luckily, he's my cooperative child.
C went next...after negotiating a toy trip to Wal*Mar*t, telling our hygienist, Pam, that she didn't need to turn Mr. Tickle (the spin brush) on. C just wanted her to put the "Sparklies" on her teeth without the spin brush. Also, C informed Pam that she would need to get her water from a cup not from the water squirter, and she wouldn't be holding Mr. Sippy (the suction straw) for her. She told Pam, "You just hold it youse-elf." Keep in mind that this child is NOT 3 years old yet!!! After all of her demands were addressed, C climbed in the chair and opened that mouth like a champ. No cavities for her, either! Yay, C!
Today was Pajama Day at school, so the kiddos were VERY excited. They had a great time. And, to show my support for all things educational, I put on my pjs when we arrived at home, too. Now they are sleeping soundly, and I'm off for some lunch...in the peace and quiet!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
A skwunk!
C has been playing with a tiny little skunk...that she calls a "skwunk." It's hard to keep a straight face...
She went to church today with her light-up necklace, plastic bracelets, rings and earrings...my girl likes a little bit of bling! She did, however, leave her "T-rare-ah" (tiara for those who aren't in the know) at home. I love that little girl!
L is on the cusp of being ready to blend sounds and start with sight words. I'm thrilled for him, and I'm really wanting to jump on his eagerness. I've gotta get it organized...I mean, I have everything I need to teach him to read down in our basement in boxes!! My goal...by the end of the week. He also learned to write those pesky lowercase "e"s correctly this week. Way to go big boy! That sweet boy has my heart!
She went to church today with her light-up necklace, plastic bracelets, rings and earrings...my girl likes a little bit of bling! She did, however, leave her "T-rare-ah" (tiara for those who aren't in the know) at home. I love that little girl!
L is on the cusp of being ready to blend sounds and start with sight words. I'm thrilled for him, and I'm really wanting to jump on his eagerness. I've gotta get it organized...I mean, I have everything I need to teach him to read down in our basement in boxes!! My goal...by the end of the week. He also learned to write those pesky lowercase "e"s correctly this week. Way to go big boy! That sweet boy has my heart!
Friday, January 18, 2008
Today
Today, I need to write down a few wonderful things I've overheard around the house from the babes. If I don't I'll forget them forever...
The scene: C throwing down a toy after being told no candy before supper.
Me: C, it is okay to be frustrated, but it is not okay to throw things. When you throw your toys it makes Mommy, Daddy and Jesus sad.
C: Jesus takes all de (the) fun away. Stomps off. I follow to put her in time out after getting control of my giggles.
C calls a night light a Goodnight Light.
L has begun writing some numbers. Yay, Ms. Judy! I can't get the child to write anything for me...thank God for truly loving preschool teachers. I guess homeschooling for he and I would be difficult.
I also have pretty much confirmed that we are going to send L to his same preschool for kindergarten next year. It's half-day, the teacher is phenomenal, the classes are small, and I taught a few children coming out of her class into public school 1st grade and they were on target if not ahead. L has a spring birthday, but I still feel like he's ready for kindergarten next year. Since I used to teach at our home school district...where he'll attend 1st-5th and I even taught kindergarten there with one of the teachers, I know the ropes. I also know that one of the teachers there is just not very nice to her students (from experience teaching with her). My husband says we women are mean to each other, gossipy, etc. However, two of my very trusted sources (fair, unbiased, and most importantly Christian women whom I have NEVER known to gossip, and in fact have reprimanded groups of women for doing so), have urged me not to send my big boy to K while she's still teaching there. I have thought about one of the other teachers, who are good teachers, but the fact that the K classes interact sooo much would just put my L in harms way...thus preventing that option. First grade is soon enough for all day, anyway!
In other news, I have been running still...run/walking...but still working up to more running than walking soon. At least 3 mornings, mostly 4-5 each week. Yay! I'm hoping to run in a 5k in March.
It snowed here two days ago...not much, just flurries and sleet. I woke up C and L from their naps to show them. We went out on the deck and played. Then when hubby came home, he and L played football, Greenbay Packer style. C and I were the cheerleaders outside. L kept saying, "This is our first snow (even though we had snow flurries and even snow that stuck when he was a baby and a two year old and C was about 8 months)!" A great memory was made on Wednesday.
Thats all for now...
The scene: C throwing down a toy after being told no candy before supper.
Me: C, it is okay to be frustrated, but it is not okay to throw things. When you throw your toys it makes Mommy, Daddy and Jesus sad.
C: Jesus takes all de (the) fun away. Stomps off. I follow to put her in time out after getting control of my giggles.
C calls a night light a Goodnight Light.
L has begun writing some numbers. Yay, Ms. Judy! I can't get the child to write anything for me...thank God for truly loving preschool teachers. I guess homeschooling for he and I would be difficult.
I also have pretty much confirmed that we are going to send L to his same preschool for kindergarten next year. It's half-day, the teacher is phenomenal, the classes are small, and I taught a few children coming out of her class into public school 1st grade and they were on target if not ahead. L has a spring birthday, but I still feel like he's ready for kindergarten next year. Since I used to teach at our home school district...where he'll attend 1st-5th and I even taught kindergarten there with one of the teachers, I know the ropes. I also know that one of the teachers there is just not very nice to her students (from experience teaching with her). My husband says we women are mean to each other, gossipy, etc. However, two of my very trusted sources (fair, unbiased, and most importantly Christian women whom I have NEVER known to gossip, and in fact have reprimanded groups of women for doing so), have urged me not to send my big boy to K while she's still teaching there. I have thought about one of the other teachers, who are good teachers, but the fact that the K classes interact sooo much would just put my L in harms way...thus preventing that option. First grade is soon enough for all day, anyway!
In other news, I have been running still...run/walking...but still working up to more running than walking soon. At least 3 mornings, mostly 4-5 each week. Yay! I'm hoping to run in a 5k in March.
It snowed here two days ago...not much, just flurries and sleet. I woke up C and L from their naps to show them. We went out on the deck and played. Then when hubby came home, he and L played football, Greenbay Packer style. C and I were the cheerleaders outside. L kept saying, "This is our first snow (even though we had snow flurries and even snow that stuck when he was a baby and a two year old and C was about 8 months)!" A great memory was made on Wednesday.
Thats all for now...
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Time marches on...
Happy 2008!
I can't believe a new year is upon us already. 2008 is the year that my firstborn will begin kindergarten. 2008 is when I lose my toddler to a preschooler...a 3 year-old! 2008 is when I turn 31... 2008 is the year I run in my first race...I know, I can't believe that one either. 2008 is going to be big for a lot of reasons. Another event I hope happens is becoming pregnant with my 3rd and final child...so, hopefully my husband will be convinced or his heart will change to want baby no. 3 in 2008. (Know that I would never be deceptive or try to trick him with a pregnancy. Can't even imagine how damaging that would be to a marriage! It's really up to God as we've taken this issue to Him to resolve by changing our hearts to be in alignment on the issue.)
We enjoyed a spectacular Christmas, complete with L having his first Lord's Supper on Christmas Eve since he prayed to ask Christ to be the Lord of his life just before Thanksgiving. (Have I blogged about that already?) Both the children seem to "get" that Christmas is about Christ's birth...and they certainly enjoyed the amount of loot they received. So many toys to find new homes for...the mantra of every mommy this time of year.
We've celebrated 3 birthdays at our home this season (my mother-in-law, my husband and my sister-in-law), one at a local restaurant (Grandpop)...and one more to go (although not at our home, my nephew will be 2 on Friday!) I'm pooped from hosting and hosting and hosting, Christmas events, traveling, etc. Routine that will begin tomorrow will be welcome...although a little bittersweet, as it's one more Christmas that has gone by with my babies growing up so fast.
Some bullets about funny things:
I can't believe a new year is upon us already. 2008 is the year that my firstborn will begin kindergarten. 2008 is when I lose my toddler to a preschooler...a 3 year-old! 2008 is when I turn 31... 2008 is the year I run in my first race...I know, I can't believe that one either. 2008 is going to be big for a lot of reasons. Another event I hope happens is becoming pregnant with my 3rd and final child...so, hopefully my husband will be convinced or his heart will change to want baby no. 3 in 2008. (Know that I would never be deceptive or try to trick him with a pregnancy. Can't even imagine how damaging that would be to a marriage! It's really up to God as we've taken this issue to Him to resolve by changing our hearts to be in alignment on the issue.)
We enjoyed a spectacular Christmas, complete with L having his first Lord's Supper on Christmas Eve since he prayed to ask Christ to be the Lord of his life just before Thanksgiving. (Have I blogged about that already?) Both the children seem to "get" that Christmas is about Christ's birth...and they certainly enjoyed the amount of loot they received. So many toys to find new homes for...the mantra of every mommy this time of year.
We've celebrated 3 birthdays at our home this season (my mother-in-law, my husband and my sister-in-law), one at a local restaurant (Grandpop)...and one more to go (although not at our home, my nephew will be 2 on Friday!) I'm pooped from hosting and hosting and hosting, Christmas events, traveling, etc. Routine that will begin tomorrow will be welcome...although a little bittersweet, as it's one more Christmas that has gone by with my babies growing up so fast.
Some bullets about funny things:
- While correcting C about something, I recently told her, "C, Jesus doesn't like it when you do that." She shrugged and told me, "That's Ok, Mommy. I don't like him very much either." A comment to which L responded in fear, "Oh, no Mommy! She's going to be one of the bad guys that doesn't have Jesus in her heart. She needs us to pray for her. Mommy, this is serious." Oh...who to help first! :)
- After opening each gift she received on Christmas morning, C would run over to L and say, "Oh, boy, L! Look what Santa brought for us to play with!!!" Precious.
- L is constantly growing and changing...I see that kindergartener emerging. I'm trying to commit to time each day to help his academics progress. I see that I'm going to need to be really prepared schedule-wise for afternoons so I can devote time to them.
- I loved frying Z's taco's for his birthday. The torch was passed from his mom this year, for various reasons, and I was so pleased to do that for him!
- We survived the holiday season with our family (his parents) in a marrital crisis...separation. Prayers are going up on their behalf.
- Our lakehouse is up for sale as we are committing to ourselves and our family to become debt free in 8-10 years...(then buy another property...outright!). Prayers for a quick sale...
- L says, "soonly" instead of "soon".
- C and L will be signing up for pre-t and t-ball this year! Yay for them! I'm also looking to sign C up for dance somewhere...fun!
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