Sunday Nov 21st was Andrew's baby dedication and what a day it was. We put his clothes on and reached for a bib to cover them and he spit up before the bib was on. (Strike 1) While cleaning off the spit up, we realize that his sweater - the only one that was in his size - had a small hole in it (Strike 2). He didn't nap 1st hour in the nursery (strike 3). Alexis does not quite know how to use her quiet voice and be still at the same time (strike 4). Andrew slept through his time on stage and woke up as soon as he was laid down in the nursery for the end of 2nd hour. Alexis announced on stage that she had boogies in her nose and wiggled all about. But we got a sweet family picture and had a nice day anyway and dedicated our sweet boy to growing up in a Godly home. :)
Our non-traditional Thanksgiving:
Wednesday, Alexis spent the night at Mema's house so we decided to get a babysitter for Andrew and off to our first movie date since seeing Sherlock Holmes we went. Yes, it has truly been that long. We stopped at Barnes & Noble to go to the Cafe first b/c the sandwich shop by the movie theater closed early and got our makeshift dinner and then watched Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I. Usually, I don't recommend reading a book prior to seeing the movie as the movies are usually so different or then you may be disappointed, but in this case it can help a viewer understand a lot more about the story because there is a whole lot to this one. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing how they carry out Part II. The Potter series took me a little while to get into, but overall is a very well written, imaginitive series. Because we only had 1 munchkin at home, while we still had to get up a few times, we were able to sleep in a little longer than usual before beginning our non-traditional Thanksgiving food. Grant went to the meat market and got very good quality steaks and had them marinated there. They were exceptionally juicy and tender. Mema made sweet potatoes with Applesauce and marshmallows and I made Apple Crisp. After nap time, we can got started on the family Christmas gifts...nope not telling, you'll just have to wait but I will tell you this, the tags are nearly done.
I'm not a Black Friday crazy shopper...in fact, I don't know if I've ever done black Friday shopping but this year I decided to brave it. I still didn't wake up at any crazy time, in fact I slept longer than normal in the morning...due to a small in habitant of the household not sleeping much during the night I was not able to keep my eyes open any earlier. 1st errand was to get milk at Wal-mart and I was dreading it; however, it really wasn't so bad. So after dropping that off at home, I went to Brillaint Sky and drew 20% out of the hat for my discount on everything. Then I went to a few clothing stores to buy things that we currently need...like Jeans for Grant and did some additional browsing. The Shops (HV) were not busy or crowded and I got a better parking spot that I can on any "regular" day there. Andrew slept in his stroller the whole time; he must have been tired after a night of fussing. I also put a few things on hold after trying them on and let Grant know which stores had clothes on hold for me that he could choose if he wanted as gifts...so we'll have to see. Maybe it's cheating but at least this way he gets to pick and he already knows it fits. Then Grant went out for the few other items.
Saturday, I convinced Grant to help me get the tree and ornaments out of the attic. The hope is to have the boxes back in the attic by Sunday night and our house well on its way to being full of Christmas cheer. Happy Holidays, everyone! More to come in the month of December should include Alexis' choir and preschool performances, a birthday party, Andrew as baby Jesus, and a few other festivities.
November 27, 2010
November 24, 2010
A walk, a rooster and a cookie
We decided to take a walk on Saturday (even though mom wasn't feeling well) just to take a break from the house. When we left our house we heard some commotion at the neighbors' and decided to check it out...
We saw the neighbor kids chasing around a bird that doesn't belong in our neighborhood (though Mandy and I agree that it's been cockadoodle-dooing every morning for the last few months.) So back and forth from one house to another, our kids ran chasing the barnyard bird through flower beds and behind bushes. Finally, it flew into a bush and Grant was able to grab it. The kids gave it a few pets while our neighbor got a bin to put the bird in to call Animal Control. So we went back home so that hands could be washed and then we could go on our way.
We started our walk again and decided to take a new path that we were pretty sure would take us to the shops near our house. So we set off with a singing Alexis and a wide-eyed Andrew for more adventures. We ended up at the shops and decided that it would be nice to get a treat at the Nestle Tollhouse Cafe. Alexis got a sugar cookie with a big Turkey on it for what is probably the most sugary dinner she's ever had. Grant and I each got cookie cups with different fillings. We definitely cancelled out the walk there but it was nice nonetheless. The weather was beautiful, but we should have left about 10 minutes earlier than we did because it got a little chilly as the sun was going down. We walked home with a great view of the full moon but also lots of wind. We made it home with no one hungry (other than Andrew) so we declared the cookies were our dinner and settled in for Football.
We saw the neighbor kids chasing around a bird that doesn't belong in our neighborhood (though Mandy and I agree that it's been cockadoodle-dooing every morning for the last few months.) So back and forth from one house to another, our kids ran chasing the barnyard bird through flower beds and behind bushes. Finally, it flew into a bush and Grant was able to grab it. The kids gave it a few pets while our neighbor got a bin to put the bird in to call Animal Control. So we went back home so that hands could be washed and then we could go on our way.
We started our walk again and decided to take a new path that we were pretty sure would take us to the shops near our house. So we set off with a singing Alexis and a wide-eyed Andrew for more adventures. We ended up at the shops and decided that it would be nice to get a treat at the Nestle Tollhouse Cafe. Alexis got a sugar cookie with a big Turkey on it for what is probably the most sugary dinner she's ever had. Grant and I each got cookie cups with different fillings. We definitely cancelled out the walk there but it was nice nonetheless. The weather was beautiful, but we should have left about 10 minutes earlier than we did because it got a little chilly as the sun was going down. We walked home with a great view of the full moon but also lots of wind. We made it home with no one hungry (other than Andrew) so we declared the cookies were our dinner and settled in for Football.
November 10, 2010
1sts of the last 2 weeks
The 1st sick of the fall...Alexis sick with fever...you know it's bad when she turns down fruit snacks, cries b/c she can't hug brother good night and says "nobody should ever feel this way."
1st diagnosed kidney stone...yup that would be me. And as far as we can tell, I have zero risk factors. I should have results back soon as to whether it was a fluke, if I'm some sort of mutant or if there is some other reason.
1st time to roll over more than once and on purpose for Andrew. Yay! He's getting better at sitting up as well but still doesn't quite have the hang of it.
Not too much going on right now, just gearing up for the Holidays. New favorite holiday songs sung by sweet 3 year old:
The Turkey is a funny bird,
his head goes wobble wobble,
He only knows three funny words,
Gobble Gobble Gobble.
And
We're all for not living,
We're all for Thanksgiving,
Gobble Gobble Gobble
Fat Turkeys are we.
1st diagnosed kidney stone...yup that would be me. And as far as we can tell, I have zero risk factors. I should have results back soon as to whether it was a fluke, if I'm some sort of mutant or if there is some other reason.
1st time to roll over more than once and on purpose for Andrew. Yay! He's getting better at sitting up as well but still doesn't quite have the hang of it.
Not too much going on right now, just gearing up for the Holidays. New favorite holiday songs sung by sweet 3 year old:
The Turkey is a funny bird,
his head goes wobble wobble,
He only knows three funny words,
Gobble Gobble Gobble.
And
We're all for not living,
We're all for Thanksgiving,
Gobble Gobble Gobble
Fat Turkeys are we.
November 1, 2010
6 Months!
Andrew is 6 months old! Happy half-Birthday, Kimberley! For those of you that don't know, I went into Labor at a birthday party for Alexis' friend, Sarah, whose B-day is on April 30th, but her party was on May 1st which is her momma's Birthday!
At 6 months of age, Andrew has gained 10.7 lbs and grown 7 inches bringing him to a whopping 16.4 lbs and 25.5 inches. His percentages fluctuate up and down and have not been consistent, but he's mostly healthy. To date we have had 1 ear infection and lots of eczema/dermatitis but overall a very happy laid back little guy. I think that we are starting to get our two bottom front teeth and they are taking their sweet time poking through. He is drooly and irritable in the early evening, but generally calms down if he has a person to stare at or to stare at him. Alexis often has the job of getting into Andrew's field of vision.
She often gets a little too close and ends up with her hair being grabbed, but she doesn't seem to mind as long as she is quickly released.
He is currently learning to expand his pallet and has enjoyed the flavors of apples, pears, peaches, green beans, sweet potato, carrots, squash, and sweet corn as well as some cereal. Bananas are currently a no-no that we might try again later and he seeled his lips shut after 3 bites of peas ending squirting back out onto his chin.
Our next steps are to sit on our own and roll over. He can pull him self into a sitting position and immediately topple over either sideways or forward and end up with his legs behind him, but can't maintain the balance. He can also roll or scoot onto his side but can't make it the rest of the way just yet. While on his belly he makes the motions to move forward but with his limbs in the air while he's "high-centered" on his belly and then just gets frustrated. I know it's coming and when he masters these mile stones, I better watch out b/c he's going to try to keep up with his sister and she is non-stop!
At 6 months of age, Andrew has gained 10.7 lbs and grown 7 inches bringing him to a whopping 16.4 lbs and 25.5 inches. His percentages fluctuate up and down and have not been consistent, but he's mostly healthy. To date we have had 1 ear infection and lots of eczema/dermatitis but overall a very happy laid back little guy. I think that we are starting to get our two bottom front teeth and they are taking their sweet time poking through. He is drooly and irritable in the early evening, but generally calms down if he has a person to stare at or to stare at him. Alexis often has the job of getting into Andrew's field of vision.
She often gets a little too close and ends up with her hair being grabbed, but she doesn't seem to mind as long as she is quickly released.
He is currently learning to expand his pallet and has enjoyed the flavors of apples, pears, peaches, green beans, sweet potato, carrots, squash, and sweet corn as well as some cereal. Bananas are currently a no-no that we might try again later and he seeled his lips shut after 3 bites of peas ending squirting back out onto his chin.
Our next steps are to sit on our own and roll over. He can pull him self into a sitting position and immediately topple over either sideways or forward and end up with his legs behind him, but can't maintain the balance. He can also roll or scoot onto his side but can't make it the rest of the way just yet. While on his belly he makes the motions to move forward but with his limbs in the air while he's "high-centered" on his belly and then just gets frustrated. I know it's coming and when he masters these mile stones, I better watch out b/c he's going to try to keep up with his sister and she is non-stop!
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