10-21-09
Parker and I were driving home from preschool and out of no where he tells me, "Mom, I wish I could marry you."
I said, "I know sweetie."
It's silent for a minute and then he says, "I'll never marry. I don't ever want to kiss a girl. Kissing is gross. But I'll always kiss you Mom."
Awe, sweet little boy. I love you Parker. He must tell me 20 plus times a day that he loves me and misses me. It's so funny because I'm with him all the time, but he is always saying that he misses me.
10-30-09
Parker rarely eats what I make for dinner and it's a battle nearly every night. (As I've mentioned in previous posts.) Tonight he wouldn't eat and cried and cried about it.
About an hour later he tells me, "I love you Mom. You're the bestest cooker."
I laughed.
He said, "I'm sorry but you are. You're too much good."
12-1-09
Parker: "Gracie, you're having a bad hair day."
12-3-09
Parker's (the Superhero) prayer:
"Thanks that we have weapons to defeat the bad guys."
12-4-09
I dropped Parker off at school and when I was helping him get out of the van he said to me, "Thanks Miss Blue Eyes!"
12-9-09
I had told Parker this one thing like 5 times today and by the 6th time he asked me I was pretty irritated. He could tell and so this is what he said, "I'm sorry, I just lost my mind."
12-10-09
Parker: "Mom, do you know how Spiderman gets his powers?"
Me: "No, how?"
Parker: "From the powers store."
Me: "Oh really? Where is that at?"
Parker: "I don't know. But it's white and it's where the superheroes go to get there powers. I don't know how they get them, but the guy there gives it to them."
12-10-09
Okay the weather here is officially crazy! When I took Gracie to school today the temperature in my van registered negative 10! The windchill was negative 24!
When Parker, Chase and I got back in the house after dropping Gracie off, Parker said to me, "Okay, I'm freezing! Can we not go out in that again?!"
Okay, I have it figured out whether or not Parker eats his lunch. If his plate is still on the counter then it means he's eaten all of his lunch. If his plate is in the sink or the garbage then he has NOT eaten his lunch (and is trying to hide it).
These are some words that Parker either uses regularly or has used in the past:
fling shot (sling shot)
tormado (tornado)
hangaber (hamburger)
confuses tomatoes and potatoes
cupcapes (cupcakes)
hot choco (hot cocoa / hot chocolate)
mudder (mother)
fodder (father)
booty (beauty)
engine turtle (ninja turtle)
frosting the snowman (frosty the snowman)
compooter (computer)
covety (comfy)
costune (costume)
One of the funniest things when Parker uses or has used these words is that Gracie will look at me and her and I just smile or giggle because she knows he totally got the word wrong, but it's Parker and it's just so cute how he says it.
Dec 12, 2009
Gracie-isms!
10-10-09
I was having a conversation with Gracie and telling her that she has so many talents and that she could do and be anything that she wants to when she grows up. She asked me, "Like what?" So I mentioned a few things to her.
Out of no where she told me, "I could never be Woman vs. Food."
(There is a show on TV called "Man vs. Food." where this guy travels all around the country taking on crazy food challenges. He'll eat enormous amounts of different kinds of food.)
Cracked me up! It was so random! :)
11-21-09
Gracie: "Well, you know what they say...the more you listen, the more you memorize."
11-23-09
Gracie got invited to her good friends birthday party and when I told her she said, "My friend is turning seven (dramatic pause), where did the years go?!" (note: She was dead serious!)
12-12-09
Gracie has to give the talk tomorrow in primary. She gets really nervous and embarrassed to talk in front of a lot of people so I've been telling her (as she has practiced her talk) that she is doing a great job and that I think she will do wonderful tomorrow. I have tried to be really upbeat and encouraging and even told her I think she will make a great speaker. Honestly though she does an amazing job and she reads unbelievably well. Her talk is pretty lengthy for a 6 year old and she breezes right through it. (I'm so proud of her!!)
So this is what she says to me after all of my encouragement and reassurance that she has no reason to be nervous..."I want to knock their socks off! I think they are going to blow away! They are going to be thinking wow, this girl is only 6 and she can read that much!"
How's that for confidence?! You go girl!
As she is giving her talk I'll be standing next to her holding a felt board and my part is to hand her the appropriate piece at the right time for her to stick on the board. As we were practicing I started spacing out a bit and she'd have to pause for me and wait for my delayed reaction to hand her a piece. So she said to me, "Mom, you are going to have to really pay attention when I am giving my talk." Haha! Oh my goodness, I totally felt like the child. Let's just say Gracie and I have a lot of moments when I feel like the child and she the adult. Yikes! She is just growing up so fast.
For example:
12-10-09
It had been a really long day for me. Chase was really cranky all day and wouldn't nap at all. Parker was on his usual kick of pure boredom and incapability to actually play on his own. So come dinner time I was spent. This was not a night for an elaborate dinner so needless to say we had hot dogs, green beans, and apples. Well this is how dinner went:
Gracie in a whiny voice: "I don't like hot dogs. You know I don't like hot dogs."
Me: (knowing that she doesn't like hot dogs because she thinks they are all made from pigs and doesn't like to eat anything pig because pigs are cute...as she puts it) I go and grab the hot dog package and say, "Look Gracie, read it."
Gracie reads the package: "Turkey dogs."
Me: "See Gracie they are not pig, they are turkey."
Gracie: "I still don't like hot dogs."
Parker in a whiny voice: "I don't want apples and beans, I don't want apples and beans."
After a few minutes of both of them whining and repeating themselves over and over AND OVER, I grab their plates (here is where I am so not proud of myself and admittedly lost it for a moment) and from a distance I chuck them into the sink. Mind you, not all of the food actually made it into the sink. A bit on the floor, a bit on the wall, and a bit clear across the counter. I know, you might be thinking, why in the world did you just share that to people outside of your home. Well, I'm not too proud to say that I'm not perfect and that I do have my crazy moments. :)
My point...
The next day Gracie told me, "Mom, you really shouldn't throw a fit like that because then you just have to pick up your mess."
12-8-09
I got an email from Gracie's 1st grade teacher and this is what it said,
"Hello Mandi and Phil,
I would like to refer Gracie to our "Tiger Reserve" program, it is a program developed for highly-abled and gifted students within our school district. Gracie is working well above grade level in my classroom and I feel Gracie is a good candidate for this program. With your permission, I would like to have her tested to see if she qualifies."
WOW! Gracie is such an amazing little girl and we are thrilled at the progress she is making. She loves to read! She has such a good memory and comprehension of things. Her teacher told me that she is the one in her class that the kids go to for help when they don't understand how to do something because Gracie not only listens good in class, but she is able to read directions and tell the other kids. She also said that Gracie is like the little mother figure. Not only that, but she really understands right from wrong and tries hard to make good choices that she knows will make Heavenly Father, Jesus, and her parents proud. This little girl is so special to us...she brings tears (happy tears) to my eyes!
I was having a conversation with Gracie and telling her that she has so many talents and that she could do and be anything that she wants to when she grows up. She asked me, "Like what?" So I mentioned a few things to her.
Out of no where she told me, "I could never be Woman vs. Food."
(There is a show on TV called "Man vs. Food." where this guy travels all around the country taking on crazy food challenges. He'll eat enormous amounts of different kinds of food.)
Cracked me up! It was so random! :)
11-21-09
Gracie: "Well, you know what they say...the more you listen, the more you memorize."
11-23-09
Gracie got invited to her good friends birthday party and when I told her she said, "My friend is turning seven (dramatic pause), where did the years go?!" (note: She was dead serious!)
12-12-09
Gracie has to give the talk tomorrow in primary. She gets really nervous and embarrassed to talk in front of a lot of people so I've been telling her (as she has practiced her talk) that she is doing a great job and that I think she will do wonderful tomorrow. I have tried to be really upbeat and encouraging and even told her I think she will make a great speaker. Honestly though she does an amazing job and she reads unbelievably well. Her talk is pretty lengthy for a 6 year old and she breezes right through it. (I'm so proud of her!!)
So this is what she says to me after all of my encouragement and reassurance that she has no reason to be nervous..."I want to knock their socks off! I think they are going to blow away! They are going to be thinking wow, this girl is only 6 and she can read that much!"
How's that for confidence?! You go girl!
As she is giving her talk I'll be standing next to her holding a felt board and my part is to hand her the appropriate piece at the right time for her to stick on the board. As we were practicing I started spacing out a bit and she'd have to pause for me and wait for my delayed reaction to hand her a piece. So she said to me, "Mom, you are going to have to really pay attention when I am giving my talk." Haha! Oh my goodness, I totally felt like the child. Let's just say Gracie and I have a lot of moments when I feel like the child and she the adult. Yikes! She is just growing up so fast.
For example:
12-10-09
It had been a really long day for me. Chase was really cranky all day and wouldn't nap at all. Parker was on his usual kick of pure boredom and incapability to actually play on his own. So come dinner time I was spent. This was not a night for an elaborate dinner so needless to say we had hot dogs, green beans, and apples. Well this is how dinner went:
Gracie in a whiny voice: "I don't like hot dogs. You know I don't like hot dogs."
Me: (knowing that she doesn't like hot dogs because she thinks they are all made from pigs and doesn't like to eat anything pig because pigs are cute...as she puts it) I go and grab the hot dog package and say, "Look Gracie, read it."
Gracie reads the package: "Turkey dogs."
Me: "See Gracie they are not pig, they are turkey."
Gracie: "I still don't like hot dogs."
Parker in a whiny voice: "I don't want apples and beans, I don't want apples and beans."
After a few minutes of both of them whining and repeating themselves over and over AND OVER, I grab their plates (here is where I am so not proud of myself and admittedly lost it for a moment) and from a distance I chuck them into the sink. Mind you, not all of the food actually made it into the sink. A bit on the floor, a bit on the wall, and a bit clear across the counter. I know, you might be thinking, why in the world did you just share that to people outside of your home. Well, I'm not too proud to say that I'm not perfect and that I do have my crazy moments. :)
My point...
The next day Gracie told me, "Mom, you really shouldn't throw a fit like that because then you just have to pick up your mess."
12-8-09
I got an email from Gracie's 1st grade teacher and this is what it said,
"Hello Mandi and Phil,
I would like to refer Gracie to our "Tiger Reserve" program, it is a program developed for highly-abled and gifted students within our school district. Gracie is working well above grade level in my classroom and I feel Gracie is a good candidate for this program. With your permission, I would like to have her tested to see if she qualifies."
WOW! Gracie is such an amazing little girl and we are thrilled at the progress she is making. She loves to read! She has such a good memory and comprehension of things. Her teacher told me that she is the one in her class that the kids go to for help when they don't understand how to do something because Gracie not only listens good in class, but she is able to read directions and tell the other kids. She also said that Gracie is like the little mother figure. Not only that, but she really understands right from wrong and tries hard to make good choices that she knows will make Heavenly Father, Jesus, and her parents proud. This little girl is so special to us...she brings tears (happy tears) to my eyes!
Nov 23, 2009
Checkers
Phil taught Gracie and Parker how to play checkers tonight. Gracie picked it right up! Parker tried hard to get it and with a little more practice I'm sure he'll do great! Parker has a lot of determination!
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree!
Phil felt ambitious this year and wanted to get the tree put up this last weekend because he's on call this week, which means this weekend he's going to be gone a lot. It's so funny, or maybe it's sad :) because we have had the same tree and ornaments for the past 8 years now. The tree is even a hand-me-down from my parents which means it's had a good 10 or 15 years before that. It is always so much fun putting the tree up with the kids and seeing how much they love it. I am excited for the Christmas season and the chance I have to spend it with my cute little family.
BFF's
Gracie and Parker are honestly best friends. It amazes me how much they love each other and how well they play together. I couldn't ask for anything better.
I went to Gracie's school a few weeks ago and read a story to her class. She was the "Frog Star" for the week and so her teacher spotlighted her. While Parker, Chase and I were there reading the story, her teacher gave the kids in her class a few minutes to ask Gracie anything they wanted to so they could get to know her better. One of the kids asked her what her favorite thing to do at home was and Gracie told him her favorite thing to do at home is play with her brother Parker. I was speechless!
Parker is into teasing Gracie that he is going to kiss her. They are so funny when he tries to do this. Gracie tries to escape him and he chases her down until he gets her. It's so cute to watch! I was able to catch a picture of him doing just that.
I'm sure there will be a time down the road when they probably won't be the best of friends, but I'm so glad I have all the good times documented so they'll never be able to deny it!
I love these two little kiddos so stinkin' much! They bring so much joy into our home. I can't imagine my life without them. They complete me! Haha..but seriously! :) They have the best imaginations and the most loving hearts. I love each of their personalities and talents. I learn so much from them and love spending time with them every day. Even though I naturally tune them out sometimes (oops, don't tell them!), I love hearing what they have to say. They make me laugh so hard sometimes. And those smiles, completely contagious! I love you Gra Gra and Parky!
Good Times With Grandma Holgate!
My mom flew into town and stayed with us for 2 weeks. We had such a great time with her! She did so much for us that we will be forever grateful for. Chase had her wrapped around his little finger. He knew just how to get held all of the time! :) I was able to get a lot done while she was here. She watched the kids so Phil and I could go on a date, and so I could go Christmas shopping, and go to the dentist 4 times. Yes, you saw it right, FOUR times! My first appointment was for a toothache, of which I was referred to an endodontist for a good old root canal. Got the root canal. Went back to the dentist for a cleaning. Broke my crown (which was on the tooth that just had the root canal). Went back to the dentist for the broken crown. Lucky us, we got to see first hand just how crappy dental insurance is. :( Merry Christmas! :)
NEW MOON
Also while she was here, a couple of friends invited us to go with them to see the Twilight saga New Moon at the opening midnight showing. I have never read the books and quite frankly wasn't that crazy about the first movie. But I thought a girls night out sounded great! My friend Rachael was so excited because she got tickets for a "first time" early showing at 9:00pm and for only $5.00 a piece. We went out for hot chocolate before the movie and arrived at the theaters by 8:30pm. As we were standing in line we realized that our tickets were for the movie Twilight and not for the new movie New Moon. OOPS! Haha! Luckily my die-hard-Twilight-fan friends were able to switch our tickets and get us into the 12:30AM showing. So we stood outside in the freezing cold in this enormous line for nearly and hour and a half with the hundreds of crazy teenage die-hards. All in all our nearly 7 hours at the theater was a lot of fun and one heck of a great memory! But darn that movie popcorn for breaking my crown!
NEW MOON
Also while she was here, a couple of friends invited us to go with them to see the Twilight saga New Moon at the opening midnight showing. I have never read the books and quite frankly wasn't that crazy about the first movie. But I thought a girls night out sounded great! My friend Rachael was so excited because she got tickets for a "first time" early showing at 9:00pm and for only $5.00 a piece. We went out for hot chocolate before the movie and arrived at the theaters by 8:30pm. As we were standing in line we realized that our tickets were for the movie Twilight and not for the new movie New Moon. OOPS! Haha! Luckily my die-hard-Twilight-fan friends were able to switch our tickets and get us into the 12:30AM showing. So we stood outside in the freezing cold in this enormous line for nearly and hour and a half with the hundreds of crazy teenage die-hards. All in all our nearly 7 hours at the theater was a lot of fun and one heck of a great memory! But darn that movie popcorn for breaking my crown!
Angel Eyes
Every time I hold Chase, this is what I get to see. He stares straight into my eyes and melts my heart.
Nov 13, 2009
Rollin' Over!
NO! He can't! He has to stay a newborn! Our sweet little Chase rolled over today for the first time and Grandma Holgate and I were the witnesses. It was only just a couple of days ago that he started holding his head up really good while lying on his stomach and now he's rolling over. About a week or so ago Chase started waving one arm around spastically, looking like he was leading the music. It was so cute! Now he is constantly (okay maybe not constantly, but you get the point) flinging all four limbs around spastically. So funny! He is quickly becoming un-cuddly. :( He wants to hold his head up and look around at everything rather than lay his head on our shoulder. He continues to smile the biggest smile I've ever seen. He'll stretch his mouth as wide as it can go while his bright blue eyes literally twinkle. He knows exactly how to put a huge smile on anyone's face and completely melt their heart. He has been sleeping so good at night. We have had more nights lately with no wakings than nights with wakings!!!! HOORAY! Thank you Chase! That's something his big brother and sister never did until they were nearly a year old. I am continually amazed at how much joy this sweet boy brings into our home. I find myself trying to soak in every moment I can with him and not wishing a second to pass.
Steady, steady...
getting mad...going, going...
he's over...what just happened?!
Steady, steady...
getting mad...going, going...
he's over...what just happened?!
Nov 7, 2009
Nov 6, 2009
Funny Stuff!
A quick overview for understanding the following stories:
I don't know why, but for some reason I HATE (and always have) the 4 letter 'F' word for flatulence . Maybe because it sounds crude to me and maybe because I grew up being respectful by not making any bodily functions in front of anyone, including family (TMI haha!). So I have taught my kids not to say that word either. Okay...
10-7-09
When I picked Parker up from preschool he said that one of the boys in his class said a bad word. He told me that he wanted to tell me, but he was afraid to. He was acting really nervous like this kid had said something so awful. I told him that's okay that he didn't have to tell me. But he said, "But I want to tell you, but I'm scared." So I told him it's okay he could tell me if he really wanted to and he wouldn't get in trouble. Parker squirmed, hesitated for a minute or so, then covered his mouth and whispered, "Nolan said fart."
10-28-09
Gracie came home from school and told me that a boy in her class whispered in her ear the "F" word. (Here is where my jaw dropped to the floor.)
Me: "THE 'F' WORD!?!"
Gracie: "Yeah, the 'F' word (pause, pause, pause) you know, for gas."
Me: "OOOOOHHHHH!" (Trying oh so hard to not bust out laughing.)
Gracie: "So I told my teacher."
Me: "So what did you tell her?"
Gracie: "I told her that Matthew said the 'F' word."
Oh my heck these kids make me laugh!
I don't know why, but for some reason I HATE (and always have) the 4 letter 'F' word for flatulence . Maybe because it sounds crude to me and maybe because I grew up being respectful by not making any bodily functions in front of anyone, including family (TMI haha!). So I have taught my kids not to say that word either. Okay...
10-7-09
When I picked Parker up from preschool he said that one of the boys in his class said a bad word. He told me that he wanted to tell me, but he was afraid to. He was acting really nervous like this kid had said something so awful. I told him that's okay that he didn't have to tell me. But he said, "But I want to tell you, but I'm scared." So I told him it's okay he could tell me if he really wanted to and he wouldn't get in trouble. Parker squirmed, hesitated for a minute or so, then covered his mouth and whispered, "Nolan said fart."
10-28-09
Gracie came home from school and told me that a boy in her class whispered in her ear the "F" word. (Here is where my jaw dropped to the floor.)
Me: "THE 'F' WORD!?!"
Gracie: "Yeah, the 'F' word (pause, pause, pause) you know, for gas."
Me: "OOOOOHHHHH!" (Trying oh so hard to not bust out laughing.)
Gracie: "So I told my teacher."
Me: "So what did you tell her?"
Gracie: "I told her that Matthew said the 'F' word."
Oh my heck these kids make me laugh!
Two little love birds back in the day...
...ELEVEN years back in the day!
Today I felt like going through our scrapbook from when Phil and I dated. The good ol' days at Dixie College (as it was called when we were there, but now Dixie State) were some of our very favorite memories. We met in Cell Biology 105, fall quarter (not semester as it's referred to now) of 1997. I loved the days of Phil's highlights in is hair and I will never forget how I loved being so tan and skinny(unfortunately I didn't feel skinny then, but now looking back...)...those days are long gone and never coming back! :)
Today I felt like going through our scrapbook from when Phil and I dated. The good ol' days at Dixie College (as it was called when we were there, but now Dixie State) were some of our very favorite memories. We met in Cell Biology 105, fall quarter (not semester as it's referred to now) of 1997. I loved the days of Phil's highlights in is hair and I will never forget how I loved being so tan and skinny(unfortunately I didn't feel skinny then, but now looking back...)...those days are long gone and never coming back! :)
Nov 4, 2009
Happy Halloween!
Oct 21, 2009
A low moment. A lesson learned the hard way.
Who made up the parenting "rule" that if you tell your kid something, you need to follow through? Darn that person! Night after night I cook dinner and night after night I listen to kids (mostly Parker really) whine and cry that they don't like it and won't eat it. We've tried not forcing him to eat and if he chooses not to then he doesn't get anything else to eat that night. We've tried just not saying anything at all so that we can actually have a peaceful meal. We've also tried forcing him to eat...tonight was that night. Oh how I wish I could turn back time. Why does being a parent hurt so bad sometimes? Two words, crocodile tears...and they were not the kids'.
Phil got a soft soccer ball so that we could set up the soccer goal downstairs and play soccer down there without breaking anything. It was his surprise for the kids tonight since he hasn't been able to give them much attention in the last week because he's been SO busy with work and church.
Well, we just wanted Parker to eat one small piece of onion and mushroom from the dinner I cooked so they could be done with dinner and go play with their dad. You've seen the scenario, we hold the fork with food on it up to his mouth and he covers his mouth and cries to not eat it. After much coaxing by Phil and getting no where, I reached major frustration and opened my big mouth and told him that if he doesn't eat the ONE bite that he'll have to go get his pajamas on and go to bed (it was 6:00p). So what does he do? Well, what he normally does, chooses not to eat it. So here I am, stuck in a heart wrenching dilemma. Do I give in and let him play with Phil (which is obviously more important than eating one bite of food) or do I stick to my guns and follow through with my word to put him to bed and hope that this one experience will help him to just eat the bite next time. Well, I guess it depends on who you ask, but in my gut and my heart, I took the low road. Off to bed he went.
Believe me, it killed me to send him to bed when I know he'd love more than anything to play soccer with his dad. But he was stubborn and I was stubborn and I felt like it was too late to take it back.
After some time of him crying, I went down to check on him, give him a hug and tell him I love him. What did I see? Parker in his bed, with stuffed animals all around him and Gracie sitting on his bed reading him a story. I asked Gracie what she was doing and she told me that she tucked him in bed, put his stuffed animals around him to help him feel better and was reading him a good night story. At that moment, I felt like I was the child and Gracie was the mother. I had to turn around, run to my room and cry.
Parker cried for a solid hour. I hate the choice that I made. Despite me sending him to bed, he still wanted me to lay with him and he still gave me a hug and kiss and told me he loved me. It amazes me how forgiving kids are.
You know, life is short and it will only be a matter of time I'm sure before Parker will eat all on his own without all of this drama. I realized tonight that this has been one battle that I don't want any more. I love that little boy so much and as much as I'd like him to eat all kinds of vegetables and fruits, I don't think that one bite of mushroom and onion or anything else for that matter is going to make him that much healthier. Honestly, one bite of food as opposed to a happy household and kids spending quality time with their dad and mom.
I don't know if Parker learned a lesson tonight, but I know I did.
Phil got a soft soccer ball so that we could set up the soccer goal downstairs and play soccer down there without breaking anything. It was his surprise for the kids tonight since he hasn't been able to give them much attention in the last week because he's been SO busy with work and church.
Well, we just wanted Parker to eat one small piece of onion and mushroom from the dinner I cooked so they could be done with dinner and go play with their dad. You've seen the scenario, we hold the fork with food on it up to his mouth and he covers his mouth and cries to not eat it. After much coaxing by Phil and getting no where, I reached major frustration and opened my big mouth and told him that if he doesn't eat the ONE bite that he'll have to go get his pajamas on and go to bed (it was 6:00p). So what does he do? Well, what he normally does, chooses not to eat it. So here I am, stuck in a heart wrenching dilemma. Do I give in and let him play with Phil (which is obviously more important than eating one bite of food) or do I stick to my guns and follow through with my word to put him to bed and hope that this one experience will help him to just eat the bite next time. Well, I guess it depends on who you ask, but in my gut and my heart, I took the low road. Off to bed he went.
Believe me, it killed me to send him to bed when I know he'd love more than anything to play soccer with his dad. But he was stubborn and I was stubborn and I felt like it was too late to take it back.
After some time of him crying, I went down to check on him, give him a hug and tell him I love him. What did I see? Parker in his bed, with stuffed animals all around him and Gracie sitting on his bed reading him a story. I asked Gracie what she was doing and she told me that she tucked him in bed, put his stuffed animals around him to help him feel better and was reading him a good night story. At that moment, I felt like I was the child and Gracie was the mother. I had to turn around, run to my room and cry.
Parker cried for a solid hour. I hate the choice that I made. Despite me sending him to bed, he still wanted me to lay with him and he still gave me a hug and kiss and told me he loved me. It amazes me how forgiving kids are.
You know, life is short and it will only be a matter of time I'm sure before Parker will eat all on his own without all of this drama. I realized tonight that this has been one battle that I don't want any more. I love that little boy so much and as much as I'd like him to eat all kinds of vegetables and fruits, I don't think that one bite of mushroom and onion or anything else for that matter is going to make him that much healthier. Honestly, one bite of food as opposed to a happy household and kids spending quality time with their dad and mom.
I don't know if Parker learned a lesson tonight, but I know I did.
Oct 12, 2009
Chase's Blessing
Phil blessed Chase yesterday and it was just beautiful.
We were lucky enough to have Phil's mom and dad and his sister Lindsay and her two kids Drew and Dawson fly in for the big event. We had so much fun with them and we were so happy they came to visit.
What in the world happened to Fall?
October 10th, first snowfall of the season. Temps in the 20's and 30's. Man, this is going to be a loooooong Winter! :(
The best view in the house...
Chase will just sit and stare at this fan forever. It's so funny!
On the 30th of September he "officially" gave me his first smile. Of course he has smiled before that, but this smile was definitely on purpose. :) I don't know what it is about little babies smiling at me, but it melts my heart. Chase has been so much fun lately because he is really starting to interact with us and smile so much. Lately he has been working really hard to figure out how to suck his thumb. He'll stick his fist in front of his face and go cross-eyed until he gets it into his mouth. Sleeping hasn't been the greatest, but it hasn't been the worst either. I think between cutting all my favorite foods out of my diet (haha!) and the zantac and gripe water, his colic and acid reflux are doing much better. There are definitely times he is hurting, but they are fewer and less severe. Gracie and Parker just love him to death. They are always holding him, kissing him and telling him that they love him. As for me, well I must kiss his cute little face a thousand times a day!
On the 30th of September he "officially" gave me his first smile. Of course he has smiled before that, but this smile was definitely on purpose. :) I don't know what it is about little babies smiling at me, but it melts my heart. Chase has been so much fun lately because he is really starting to interact with us and smile so much. Lately he has been working really hard to figure out how to suck his thumb. He'll stick his fist in front of his face and go cross-eyed until he gets it into his mouth. Sleeping hasn't been the greatest, but it hasn't been the worst either. I think between cutting all my favorite foods out of my diet (haha!) and the zantac and gripe water, his colic and acid reflux are doing much better. There are definitely times he is hurting, but they are fewer and less severe. Gracie and Parker just love him to death. They are always holding him, kissing him and telling him that they love him. As for me, well I must kiss his cute little face a thousand times a day!
The Neighborhood Dad
Phil goes outside nearly every night and plays with the kids when he gets home from work. They are always going on walks, bike rides and playing sports in the front yard. Without fail the neighbor kids always want to come and join in the fun. There will be times that I look out the front window and don't see Gracie or Parker in sight, but I see Phil throwing the football to a couple of neighbor boys. They just love him! Phil is such a good dad! It amazes me how hard he works all day long and I'm sure would love to come home and do nothing but relax, but he never does. From the moment he gets home until the moment the kids go to bed he gives them his undivided attention. I feel a tear coming on! :) He's the best!
Sep 21, 2009
Will you marry me?
Today, out of no where Parker says this:
"Mom, I can't marry you."
Me: "Why?"
Parker: "Because I'm almost 29 and I don't have a black suit."
Me: "Well, actually you can't marry me because I'm already married to dad."
Parker: "But, I want to marry you."
Me: "I know, but I'm already married."
Parker: (with much attitude) "Then I'm gonna marry no one."
"Mom, I can't marry you."
Me: "Why?"
Parker: "Because I'm almost 29 and I don't have a black suit."
Me: "Well, actually you can't marry me because I'm already married to dad."
Parker: "But, I want to marry you."
Me: "I know, but I'm already married."
Parker: (with much attitude) "Then I'm gonna marry no one."
Sep 20, 2009
Tenting it!
Labor Day weekend we usually go camping, but this year that didn't happen. Instead, Phil set up his little tent down in the basement for the kids to sleep in. Man I love these kids!
No More Training Wheels!
Gracie couldn't let her little brother show her up! She kept trying and trying and finally the next day she did it! She learned on Parker's bike because it is smaller and easier for her. A few days later though, she was able to ride without the training wheels on her own bike.
It is so fun to watch them cruise around. It's like a new freedom for them! They are having so much fun!
Chase @ 1 Month
Well we are 3 for 3. Poor little Chase has colic and acid reflux just like his brother and sister did. Luckily his acid reflux doesn't come with the vomiting though. We have been giving him Gripe Water (which you can get at the pharmacy) and a prescribed Zantac. I have also stopped eating chocolate, broccoli, cauliflower, spicy foods, and dairy (because I'm nursing). It's so sad to see him in pain, so I'm glad that between all of these attempts he seems to be doing a little better.
Tootsie Rolls are made of...
According to Parker,
"You roll up chocolate then get the blow dryer and blow dry it until it's hard."
"You roll up chocolate then get the blow dryer and blow dry it until it's hard."
Sep 4, 2009
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