Caleb got to come to choir rehearsal with me tonight for the first time...and he LOVED it!!! He was SUCH a happy boy the whole time - he was happy to be back surrounded by the altos!! Our kids have always loved music during my pregnancies, so it didn't surprise me one bit! He was glad to be back. They called him the "choir mascot"! :) About 30 minutes before it was over, he started smacking his lips, but he held on until the end of rehearsal, when he decided to create a blowout!!! I changed his diaper after picking up the other kids, and made the decision to head home (and hope he makes it that long) and feed him there...rather than feed him at church and then leave. He was fine during the drive and then when we walked in the door, he started screaming...I guess he was telling me he was DONE waiting!!! Hurried and got everyone else in bed and then he was SO glad to finally eat! :) Another "normal" thing that it was SO good to get back to!!
Josiah's papers from his backpack are laid out and drying. (David's going to get a kick out of hearing this story when he gets home). I think I'm going to send milk in his thermos tomorrow...just to be sure. And he's decided that he wants to buy lunch on Friday! I told him that he can choose to buy lunch on a few special days and was SHOCKED when he said that he wanted to! So we looked at the menu for the next several weeks and he picked a day when he was sure to like the offerings...I think I'll probably send his teacher an email to give her a heads up to keep an eye out for him on Friday in the lunch line....that's a big deal! :)
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Today's Lesson from School
Today's big lesson from school didn't have anything to do with a math concept. Not a thrilling science experiment. No new language skills or reading concepts. Had to do with a capri-sun. Yep - you know where this is going don't you.
On the first day of school, Josiah came home and said he couldn't get his chips open. It was a big deal because it's not often that he gets chips for lunch, but I thought it would be a fun treat for the first day of school. Well, apparently I'm a terrible mom for never buying the prepackaged stuff because he didn't know how to open the bag!! So when we got home, I showed him how and he's been fine since then. (yes, there are teachers in the cafeteria, but you have to be willing to ASK for help if you need it...something we're working on with him!).
So today I sent him a capri-sun for his lunch. It was the 100% juice kind, and I thought he'd enjoy it because he's always so thirsty, and it's bigger than the normal "juice boxes". Well, he got in the car and said he couldn't open it. Again, I said "did you ask for help?" He said he told the teacher he didn't need help because he thought he could do it, but then the hole went all the way through instead (all you moms know exactly what I'm talking about here, right?) At least he was okay with things - no tears, no drama. Just didn't have a drink.
So we get home and I pull out the lunch box...the capri sun is in there...and yes the hole went all the way through. But that means that there is JUICE everywhere!!! Soaked his lunch box. Soaked his backpack. I'm surprised he didn't have a wet spot on his back from carrying it!! His papers are a little wet, but not too bad. He had a book in there from home that is SOAKED! so that's the life lesson today. If you open your drink, you can't bring it back home in your lunch box!! THESE are the things that he's going to school to learn! :)
On the first day of school, Josiah came home and said he couldn't get his chips open. It was a big deal because it's not often that he gets chips for lunch, but I thought it would be a fun treat for the first day of school. Well, apparently I'm a terrible mom for never buying the prepackaged stuff because he didn't know how to open the bag!! So when we got home, I showed him how and he's been fine since then. (yes, there are teachers in the cafeteria, but you have to be willing to ASK for help if you need it...something we're working on with him!).
So today I sent him a capri-sun for his lunch. It was the 100% juice kind, and I thought he'd enjoy it because he's always so thirsty, and it's bigger than the normal "juice boxes". Well, he got in the car and said he couldn't open it. Again, I said "did you ask for help?" He said he told the teacher he didn't need help because he thought he could do it, but then the hole went all the way through instead (all you moms know exactly what I'm talking about here, right?) At least he was okay with things - no tears, no drama. Just didn't have a drink.
So we get home and I pull out the lunch box...the capri sun is in there...and yes the hole went all the way through. But that means that there is JUICE everywhere!!! Soaked his lunch box. Soaked his backpack. I'm surprised he didn't have a wet spot on his back from carrying it!! His papers are a little wet, but not too bad. He had a book in there from home that is SOAKED! so that's the life lesson today. If you open your drink, you can't bring it back home in your lunch box!! THESE are the things that he's going to school to learn! :)
Very Accomplished...
I'm feeling very accomplished today. Yesterday and today I was able to knock out 6 errands that I had to do (in the span of 2 blocks of time between feedings!) - and 3 of them were returns which can turn horrible in a matter of seconds with a newborn, a 2 year old, and a 4 year old with you. Somehow, we managed to do well and finish them all up this afternoon - ahhh! Feeling good!
It's nice to be getting back into the routine. Tonight is the last night of someone bringing a meal to us - that has been a HUGE blessing. I don't say that lightly. To know that several nights a week I didn't have to even THINK about dinner - it was a big help for me. But we're starting to get back to normal around here. Caleb is doing well and really settling into his little routine. He's been doing a 5 hour stretch of sleep, then wakes up to eat, and then goes another 3-4 hours. It's very helpful that David is able to take Josiah to school several mornings a week. I got the other 2 kids signed up for storytime at the library, so we're back in that groove. It just feels good to have normal life starting to come back!! Last night, David came downstairs after putting Caleb in bed and said we had 4 sleeping kids at 8 pm!! Good stuff!! :) We're getting there!!!
It's nice to be getting back into the routine. Tonight is the last night of someone bringing a meal to us - that has been a HUGE blessing. I don't say that lightly. To know that several nights a week I didn't have to even THINK about dinner - it was a big help for me. But we're starting to get back to normal around here. Caleb is doing well and really settling into his little routine. He's been doing a 5 hour stretch of sleep, then wakes up to eat, and then goes another 3-4 hours. It's very helpful that David is able to take Josiah to school several mornings a week. I got the other 2 kids signed up for storytime at the library, so we're back in that groove. It just feels good to have normal life starting to come back!! Last night, David came downstairs after putting Caleb in bed and said we had 4 sleeping kids at 8 pm!! Good stuff!! :) We're getting there!!!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Playing with God
Jacob LOVES Caleb. For someone that is always on the go, he LOVES to sit and hold him. He'll run his little head, give him kisses - he just loves him. This morning after I was done feeding Caleb, Jacob sat next to me on the couch and wanted to hold him, so I put Caleb in his lap. He was loving on him, and then we had this conversation:
Me: "Aren't you glad that God gave us Caleb?"
Jacob: "Yes, but why did it take God so long to make him?"
Me: "Well, it takes a long time to make a whole baby - all their little body parts, their hands, their feet."
Jacob: "Yeah, it wasn't hard for God, it just took a long time." pause... "He (Caleb) was ready to be born, he just wanted to stay and play with God for a few more days".
How cute is that? So I guess that's the reason all of my babies have been born late. They wanted to stay and play with God for a few more days! :)
Me: "Aren't you glad that God gave us Caleb?"
Jacob: "Yes, but why did it take God so long to make him?"
Me: "Well, it takes a long time to make a whole baby - all their little body parts, their hands, their feet."
Jacob: "Yeah, it wasn't hard for God, it just took a long time." pause... "He (Caleb) was ready to be born, he just wanted to stay and play with God for a few more days".
How cute is that? So I guess that's the reason all of my babies have been born late. They wanted to stay and play with God for a few more days! :)
Friday, August 21, 2009
Swingin'
Do you remember when we first bought this house and the pictures I took of their swing in the backyard? Well, they took it with them, but David finally got around to hanging one up for us today! Because the tree branch is about 50 feet up in the air, the swing goes FOREVER - it's so cool!!! We LOVE Fridays around here!! (What a difference it makes having Daddy home!!!) And I'm feeling much better. Even got the house cleaned today, laundry done. Aahhh. Since David was off today, he took and picked up Josiah from school, so we had a nice, quiet day. Love it.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Serious Conversations
Someone please tell him he's only 2 weeks old and shouldn't be this strong already!!!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
real tears
caleb's - not mine!! poor baby was on the floor crying his eyes out tonight while i was tryng to get the other 3 in bed (david's gone again tonight - band/choir practice) and when i went to go pick caleb up, he had REAL tears!!! So sad! it makes you feel worse about their crying when the real tears actually start!!!
The FIRST day of FIRST grade!
We did haircuts on Monday night, had baths and were in bed early last night, so we were READY to go this morning for the first day of school! It started off with the traditional donut breakfast (and scrambled eggs)...
I just told him yesterday that at his new school this year, he could wear his "play clothes" - he didn't have to wear a uniform like last year. He was ecstatic - he said "you mean I don't have to wear my work shirts?" (apparently what he calls his polo shirts). So this is what he picked out to wear for the first day - and I decided not to make a big deal of it. I guess little boys just wear play clothes to school! :)
Here's the whole gang - ready to take Josiah to school!
Walking in....(see the superhero backpack...again, not a battle worth fighting in my opinion - he was SO excited about it).
He walked right in and started putting his stuff in his cubby and on his hook. His teacher has the room decorated in sort of an outdoor/wilderness theme (complete with tent in the reading area!). See the bathroom labeled "outhouse?" adorable!
Then he walked right over to his desk and started in on his papers that were out for him. He LOVES the routine of school and I think is going to have a great day!!! I can't wait to hear all about it!
When we came home, Jacob and Callie sat on the couch together to watch Curious George. It's already strangely quiet around here...we all miss him already, but it's going to be a good thing. As soon as we dropped Josiah off, Jacob said "now I'M the boss of the kids"! We had talked about how he'll be the oldest at home again while Josiah's at school, he'd need to be a good helper, etc. Apparently he gets it! :)
I just told him yesterday that at his new school this year, he could wear his "play clothes" - he didn't have to wear a uniform like last year. He was ecstatic - he said "you mean I don't have to wear my work shirts?" (apparently what he calls his polo shirts). So this is what he picked out to wear for the first day - and I decided not to make a big deal of it. I guess little boys just wear play clothes to school! :)
Here's the whole gang - ready to take Josiah to school!
Walking in....(see the superhero backpack...again, not a battle worth fighting in my opinion - he was SO excited about it).
He walked right in and started putting his stuff in his cubby and on his hook. His teacher has the room decorated in sort of an outdoor/wilderness theme (complete with tent in the reading area!). See the bathroom labeled "outhouse?" adorable!
Then he walked right over to his desk and started in on his papers that were out for him. He LOVES the routine of school and I think is going to have a great day!!! I can't wait to hear all about it!
When we came home, Jacob and Callie sat on the couch together to watch Curious George. It's already strangely quiet around here...we all miss him already, but it's going to be a good thing. As soon as we dropped Josiah off, Jacob said "now I'M the boss of the kids"! We had talked about how he'll be the oldest at home again while Josiah's at school, he'd need to be a good helper, etc. Apparently he gets it! :)We've already made cupcakes and they are cooling on the counter right now. I'm looking forward to naptime, and then we get to go pick him up. I have NO idea how to do the "car line" - should be interesting!!! I'll keep you posted!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Happy 2 weeks old birthday Caleb!
Caleb's 2-week check up was this morning at the doctor's office. Let's just say he passed with flying colors!! The doctor was VERY pleased with everything, the appointment was quick, and we were on our way home sooner rather than later and don't have to go back until his 2 month check - up. Hooray! I'm SO thankful for my healthy baby boy!!His stats:
20 1/2 inches long (same as birth)
14 1/4 head circumference (was 13.5 at birth - i guess his brain HAS gotten bigger!)
8 lbs 9 oz (8 lbs 2 oz at birth).
The doctor reminded me that he should be sleeping on his back...and I politely nodded. I've had 2 tummy sleepers, and 1 back sleeper so far. I think this one wants to join the majority...we'll see. Am I the only mom that goes against the curve on this one??
thanks.
thank you my dear friends for your encouragement. at the end of a long day, my heart was so encouraged to know that i'm surrounded (even if not literally) by such wonderful friends that love me and encourage me exactly when i need it. if only we could all do lunch! :)
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