Andrew has been starting some new foods. We have tried the little puffs that dissolve in his mouth. He did not really like them until recently - now he LOVES them! So, he has been trying lots of different things lately.
He has been eating a lot of table food. I decided to get some of the Gerber Graduates diced fruits and vegetables and see how he did with them. Today he tried peaches. I thought I was going to give him half the jar - but he would not quit. He ate the entire jar. He never had any problems with the size of the food or swallowing it.
For dinner tonight he had chicken noodle soup. Not baby food. I went and got Chicken and Stars soup. The stars are really small and there is small diced carrots and chicken in it. He ate over half the can of soup - by himself!
My little boy is growing up too fast! ALL of my little boys are growing up too fast!
Monday, December 03, 2007
One Thing After Another
Poor Andrew!! He has been under the weather for the last month! He started with a cold. After he had the cold for weeks I took him back to the dr to find out he had two ear infections. Now...he has three teeth coming in - and one that just came in. Andrew gets EVERY symptom you have probably ever heard of when he teethes! People ask if he is feeling better - who can tell?
The teeth thing - kind of weird! He got his bottom two teeth pretty much at the same time. His top ones though - he got the front tooth on the left side over the last couple of days. But, instead of the other front tooth coming in next, his tooth to the left of the left front is coming in. The right front and one next to it look like they will be in soon. His gums are all swollen and white.
He is not getting a whole lot of sleep (neither am I!)! He is so congested and can't stop coughing. I feel sorry for the poor little guy, but after today - my feeling sorry is quickly wearing off!!
The teeth thing - kind of weird! He got his bottom two teeth pretty much at the same time. His top ones though - he got the front tooth on the left side over the last couple of days. But, instead of the other front tooth coming in next, his tooth to the left of the left front is coming in. The right front and one next to it look like they will be in soon. His gums are all swollen and white.
He is not getting a whole lot of sleep (neither am I!)! He is so congested and can't stop coughing. I feel sorry for the poor little guy, but after today - my feeling sorry is quickly wearing off!!
No Nap but Happy!!
Andrew has been WOUND up today!! He did not nap for more than 15 minutes today - which he normally takes at least two VERY lengthy naps. When he did nap - it was on top of me. Everytime I laid him down in his bed, before I could even get out of the door, he would be up playing.
I gave him a bottle, thinking if he would lay down and drink a bottle it would put him to sleep. NOPE!! I went and checked on him, he was holding his bottle with one hand and had one side of his diaper undone with his hand inside it. Typical male!
He has not been fussy - he has been insanely happy!! He has been squealing and laughing and attacking his brothers all day.
I gave him a bottle, thinking if he would lay down and drink a bottle it would put him to sleep. NOPE!! I went and checked on him, he was holding his bottle with one hand and had one side of his diaper undone with his hand inside it. Typical male!
He has not been fussy - he has been insanely happy!! He has been squealing and laughing and attacking his brothers all day.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Tigger
We went to a friends house last week and Andrew tried out a jumperoo. They are like the old Johnny Jump-ups that you hang in a doorway and your baby jumps in, except they are on their own frame (kind of like a swing). Andrew does NOT like the Johnny Jumpup. If you put him in it - he will tolerate it for a few minutes at most - but never really enjoys it!
Well, he tried this jumperoo - LOVED IT!!! He got to where when he was standing up with us holding him - he was bouncing. Well, I went back and forth about whether or not to get one - whether it was worth the cost and if he would get much use out of it.
After going back and forth - looking at weight limits, etc., I got a pretty good deal on one and got it. I will try to get some video of him and get it on the blog soon!!
Well, he tried this jumperoo - LOVED IT!!! He got to where when he was standing up with us holding him - he was bouncing. Well, I went back and forth about whether or not to get one - whether it was worth the cost and if he would get much use out of it.
After going back and forth - looking at weight limits, etc., I got a pretty good deal on one and got it. I will try to get some video of him and get it on the blog soon!!
Search for Boobies
Friday was Parents Night Out at church. When I got home with the kids, they were supposed to go get ready for bed. Before I could even get in the house Bryce was talking about Caleb being on my computer. I came in to my laptop and saw Caleb running away. He had typed in a search. My mouth dropped!!!
He searched boobie. Just imagine what came up - and it was nothing for nine year old eyes!!
I asked him why he typed that in. At first he said he didn't do anything. I told him I did not type that in and he was the only one home that could type or spell. Then he said it "just came up when I typed something in." Then said he was trying to look up a bird. I gave him a funny "PLEASE" look - and before I could say anything he ran in and got a book. There really is a boobie bird!!! It is called a blue-footed boobie bird
Oh, the innocence!!
He searched boobie. Just imagine what came up - and it was nothing for nine year old eyes!!
I asked him why he typed that in. At first he said he didn't do anything. I told him I did not type that in and he was the only one home that could type or spell. Then he said it "just came up when I typed something in." Then said he was trying to look up a bird. I gave him a funny "PLEASE" look - and before I could say anything he ran in and got a book. There really is a boobie bird!!! It is called a blue-footed boobie bird
Oh, the innocence!!
Hard Life!!!
bath and bottle - lazy?
Andrew LOVES chicken!! I baked him some chicken and put it through the food processor! HE LOVED IT!!!!
PROUD PARENTS!!!
As a parent, there are MANY things you want for your child. You pray for them daily, for their safety, happiness, etc. If I could pray for only one thing for my children, it would be their salvation. In the end - everything boils down to this.
Last Sunday, during church, Caleb filled out the prayer request slip that is in the church bulletin. He often fills this out, just to do something. Last week he tried to put it in the offering plate. I would not let him - thinking it was just him playing. Then I read it. "I would like to confess my life to the one and only Lord." "Favorite verse: For God so lovd the world that he gave his one and only son for whosoever believes in him will not perish but have an everlasting life (John 3:16)"
I talked to him about this after church and he said he wanted to be saved. We talked about it all for awhile, and he REALLY seemed to get it all! Wednesday afternoon we went to see the preacher. I asked Caleb on the way to the church if he wanted me to go in with him. He said he wanted to do it on his own. If you know Caleb lately - he is somewhat shy. I was shocked he WANTED to do this by himself.
The pastor came out after their meeting and told me about the "bridge" illustration he used while talking to Caleb. He said before he got the chance to offer to pray with Caleb and have Caleb repeat him, Caleb started praying BY HIMSELF!! He did it on his own!
I asked him where he learned his favorite verse. I don't know what made me wonder that - because it is a VERY common verse for kids to know. But, I did ask. I got an amazing story. If you are a frequent reader - and have been for awhile - you may remember that a few months ago - Paul's jeep broke down. We had a hard time deciding where to take the jeep to get fixed. There were major differences in amounts it would cost to fix it from different mechanics. We were told by several people that this one place was great, the man was dependable and honest and did good work. Well, we decided to take it to this guy because there were so many people saying such good things about him. On the sign on his building he has John 3:16 printed. Caleb memorized it while we were sitting out in the parking lot for a few minutes.
Who knew that us going to this certain mechanic would be a stepping stone to my son getting saved. It just shows that kids really pick up on what some may think are small things.
I am so excited to see how excited he is. He is telling EVERYONE "I am a christian now." His Daddy and I are so proud of who he is becoming.
Last Sunday, during church, Caleb filled out the prayer request slip that is in the church bulletin. He often fills this out, just to do something. Last week he tried to put it in the offering plate. I would not let him - thinking it was just him playing. Then I read it. "I would like to confess my life to the one and only Lord." "Favorite verse: For God so lovd the world that he gave his one and only son for whosoever believes in him will not perish but have an everlasting life (John 3:16)"
I talked to him about this after church and he said he wanted to be saved. We talked about it all for awhile, and he REALLY seemed to get it all! Wednesday afternoon we went to see the preacher. I asked Caleb on the way to the church if he wanted me to go in with him. He said he wanted to do it on his own. If you know Caleb lately - he is somewhat shy. I was shocked he WANTED to do this by himself.
The pastor came out after their meeting and told me about the "bridge" illustration he used while talking to Caleb. He said before he got the chance to offer to pray with Caleb and have Caleb repeat him, Caleb started praying BY HIMSELF!! He did it on his own!
I asked him where he learned his favorite verse. I don't know what made me wonder that - because it is a VERY common verse for kids to know. But, I did ask. I got an amazing story. If you are a frequent reader - and have been for awhile - you may remember that a few months ago - Paul's jeep broke down. We had a hard time deciding where to take the jeep to get fixed. There were major differences in amounts it would cost to fix it from different mechanics. We were told by several people that this one place was great, the man was dependable and honest and did good work. Well, we decided to take it to this guy because there were so many people saying such good things about him. On the sign on his building he has John 3:16 printed. Caleb memorized it while we were sitting out in the parking lot for a few minutes.
Who knew that us going to this certain mechanic would be a stepping stone to my son getting saved. It just shows that kids really pick up on what some may think are small things.
I am so excited to see how excited he is. He is telling EVERYONE "I am a christian now." His Daddy and I are so proud of who he is becoming.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
New Teeth
It is a good thing that the tooth fairy does not bring money for NEW teeth!!! Between Andrew and Isaac I would be BROKE - I mean the tooth fairy would be broke!!
Andrew is having a hard time getting over his cold - so I thought. He gets EVERY symptom in the book when he is teething.
I was wiping some chocolate from an ice cream sandwich in the roof of his mouth and felt...something. Then he started SCREAMING!!! He has VERY sensitive gums because he has a new tooth coming in on top!
Isaac has two new teeth coming in. He is going to look VERY different! He has been missing one of his top front teeth for 3 years now. There is a little bitty tooth poking out of his gums. HE IS NOT GOING TO HAVE A HOLE ANYMORE!! :(
Andrew is having a hard time getting over his cold - so I thought. He gets EVERY symptom in the book when he is teething.
I was wiping some chocolate from an ice cream sandwich in the roof of his mouth and felt...something. Then he started SCREAMING!!! He has VERY sensitive gums because he has a new tooth coming in on top!
Isaac has two new teeth coming in. He is going to look VERY different! He has been missing one of his top front teeth for 3 years now. There is a little bitty tooth poking out of his gums. HE IS NOT GOING TO HAVE A HOLE ANYMORE!! :(
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Look - Alike Contests
Okay, now that they are all done - I am not sure... Most of the results do not agree with what we (and others) think! Still, it was fun to do!
Bryce's Look - Alike Contest
a few days old:
4 years old:
This one kind of surprised me - I figured it would be closer to equal!!
4 years old:
This one kind of surprised me - I figured it would be closer to equal!!
Andrew's Look - Alike Contest
Since Andrew was born it has been a big controversy as to who Andrew looks like. Some say he looks like Mom, some say he looks like Dad, and some don't think he belongs to this family. I must admit, we do get MORE of "he looks just like his Daddy!" Well, I put it to the (technology test). This was FUN!
at 3 days
at almost 8 months
SO - I guess if you said he looked like Mom or Dad - YOU WERE RIGHT!!! If you said he doesn't look like he is ours, well.....
at 3 days
at almost 8 months
SO - I guess if you said he looked like Mom or Dad - YOU WERE RIGHT!!! If you said he doesn't look like he is ours, well.....
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Taste of Twins
Today I am getting a small taste of what it is like to have twins. I know, I missed what I would assume would be the hardest stage - the newborn stage. Still, a small taste. I am keeping a little GIRL that is nine days older than Andrew. Yes I am still keeping Lilah too, so that means I have a four year old, a two year old and two seven month olds. Yes, I AM CRAZY!!! I know!
Andrew is loving it. He flirts with her just like he flirts with any other woman! They are funny to watch and listen to. They are "talking" to each other right now. Andrew does his squealey talk and then Carter does a squealey talk back. They are SO cute together.
Bryce was excited when he found out we were keeping her today. Chrisanna brought her over yesterday and when Bryce got up and got past the confusion and concern of thinking that I traded Andrew in - he told me she was really cute and he wanted a little girl sister too! :)
Andrew is loving it. He flirts with her just like he flirts with any other woman! They are funny to watch and listen to. They are "talking" to each other right now. Andrew does his squealey talk and then Carter does a squealey talk back. They are SO cute together.
Bryce was excited when he found out we were keeping her today. Chrisanna brought her over yesterday and when Bryce got up and got past the confusion and concern of thinking that I traded Andrew in - he told me she was really cute and he wanted a little girl sister too! :)
Monday, November 26, 2007
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Sick AJ - STILL
I had to take Andrew to the dr this morning. He has had a cold for about three weeks now and has not completely shook it. Yesterday he started getting really fussy and clingy - which is not like Andrew (the fussy part anyway). We did not sleep AT ALL last night. He could not breath, he was coughing and sneezing, etc. So, I got up early (later than normal, but early because the boys were not up yet) got dressed and sat on hold for 25 minutes with the drs office. Apparantly the girls that answer the phone got there late this morning!
We went in and they weighed him - he weighed 16 POUNDS 3 OUNCES. That is major for him!! Apparantly his high calorie diet is working - which means he can start going on a diet! He was just over 15 pounds a couple of weeks ago!
He has two ear infections. This really surprised me because when Andrew is not feeling well he plays with his ears. He has not been playing with his ears so I did not expect and ear infection at all much less two! The dr said that all of the fluid from the cold got in his ears and that is why he has not been able to shake the cold. He is on Amoxicillin now. Still very fussy and clingy and unhappy. Looks like a garbage-pail kid! Snot ALWAYS covering his face, covered in throw up... His poor face has broken out from all the snot, tissues and burp cloths we have been wiping his face with. Poor baby!!
We went in and they weighed him - he weighed 16 POUNDS 3 OUNCES. That is major for him!! Apparantly his high calorie diet is working - which means he can start going on a diet! He was just over 15 pounds a couple of weeks ago!
He has two ear infections. This really surprised me because when Andrew is not feeling well he plays with his ears. He has not been playing with his ears so I did not expect and ear infection at all much less two! The dr said that all of the fluid from the cold got in his ears and that is why he has not been able to shake the cold. He is on Amoxicillin now. Still very fussy and clingy and unhappy. Looks like a garbage-pail kid! Snot ALWAYS covering his face, covered in throw up... His poor face has broken out from all the snot, tissues and burp cloths we have been wiping his face with. Poor baby!!
Christmas Decorating
We put up Christmas decorations last night and today. We decided, for the first time since we were married, to get a real tree. We went last night and got it and put it up while we listened to the Razorbacks beat LSU (who was ranked #1 before we beat them in the third overtime - by two points). Oh yeah - sorry! So, we were working on the tree and the star would not stay on the top. SO, we decided to get a bow for the top instead. We went to the store to get one, and all we could find were red. My decor is blues, silvers and pearls. I decided that I would make a bow. Got home, and OH YEAH!!! I have NEVER made a bow before!! Paul got online while I was playing with the ribbon and found some instructions on how to make them. The two of us sat down together with our little homemade, bow-making contraption and made this bow. I was pretty impressed with our work for it to be the first time! It is a little bigger than I would have picked for our tree, but it works!
Caleb went on and on the whole way to buy the tree saying that it was a waste of money and he wanted the fake tree and blah blah blah!! The fake tree is BIG. Last year we only put half the tree up (it was in a corner). I don't have a corner to put half a tree in this year and with Andrew being mobile - I really wanted the tree out of the living room. So, it is in the front window - in the dining room.
Caleb went on and on the whole way to buy the tree saying that it was a waste of money and he wanted the fake tree and blah blah blah!! The fake tree is BIG. Last year we only put half the tree up (it was in a corner). I don't have a corner to put half a tree in this year and with Andrew being mobile - I really wanted the tree out of the living room. So, it is in the front window - in the dining room.
We had a very relaxing Thanksgiving. We started stuff on Wednesday evening, so we did not have to cook all day. Bryce helped Daddy clean out the turkey before he put it in the ice chest to sit in ice/salt/herb/spice water over night. After Daddy put the turkey in the ice chest and started filling it with all the liquid, a bag floated out of the turkey. He missed some of the insides!
Daddy made another beautiful, delicious turkey. He really has it down! We had way too much food - but it was all stuff we HAD to have for Thanksgiving dinner! The boys seemed to enjoy the food - especially Andrew and especially the Watergate salad!! He ate most of the bowl of that the last couple of days!
Below is a lesson in what happens if you don't watch the rolls while they are rising and they rise too much! They cooked perfect though and were delicious, but we all (including Heather, her boyfriend and his family) got a good laugh from it. Paul sent a picture of one roll with a frame around it that said "waz up" to my sisters phone. Some thought he was sending a picture of someone mooning the camera!! No - just my (bread) rolls!
Bryce removing the bag of "uckies" from the turkey.
Making sure there are no more uckies in the turkey.
Butt rolls, anyone?
Daddy made another beautiful, delicious turkey. He really has it down! We had way too much food - but it was all stuff we HAD to have for Thanksgiving dinner! The boys seemed to enjoy the food - especially Andrew and especially the Watergate salad!! He ate most of the bowl of that the last couple of days!
Below is a lesson in what happens if you don't watch the rolls while they are rising and they rise too much! They cooked perfect though and were delicious, but we all (including Heather, her boyfriend and his family) got a good laugh from it. Paul sent a picture of one roll with a frame around it that said "waz up" to my sisters phone. Some thought he was sending a picture of someone mooning the camera!! No - just my (bread) rolls!
Bryce removing the bag of "uckies" from the turkey.
Making sure there are no more uckies in the turkey.
Butt rolls, anyone?
Trip to Texas
We went to Texas last weekend and came home Tuesday morning. I got to have a night out Saturday night - went wedding shopping with Em! It was nice to have only one kid with me (the quiet one!). I really enjoyed seeing Emily - and the kids enjoyed seeing her kids Saturday afternoon.
We spent the weekend with Marmar and Papa. It has been a couple of months since we have seen them so the boys were very excited about going down there.
On the way home we decided we would FINALLY stop at Bryce's cafeteria. The boys always measure our trip by seeing Bryce's cafeteria in Texarkana - that is about half-way. We have said everytime we go through there that one day we would stop there to eat. Bryce gets so excited and everytime we see it we hear over and over "There is not a Caleb's cafeteria or an Isaac's cafeteria or an Andrew's cafeteria. Just a Bryce's cafeteria." On the way Bryce kept saying he better get to eat free because he owns the place. Then while we were there he kept saying stuff like "if someone doesn't get over here and get me a drink, I am going to fire them!!" Here is a warning - you NEVER want to work for Bryce!!
The food was not that great, Bryce did NOT eat for free!! They do however sell tshirts. Since we will NEVER stop there again - we bought Bryce a tshirt. Here are some pictures of him in his shirt - the restaraunt is behind him.
We spent the weekend with Marmar and Papa. It has been a couple of months since we have seen them so the boys were very excited about going down there.
On the way home we decided we would FINALLY stop at Bryce's cafeteria. The boys always measure our trip by seeing Bryce's cafeteria in Texarkana - that is about half-way. We have said everytime we go through there that one day we would stop there to eat. Bryce gets so excited and everytime we see it we hear over and over "There is not a Caleb's cafeteria or an Isaac's cafeteria or an Andrew's cafeteria. Just a Bryce's cafeteria." On the way Bryce kept saying he better get to eat free because he owns the place. Then while we were there he kept saying stuff like "if someone doesn't get over here and get me a drink, I am going to fire them!!" Here is a warning - you NEVER want to work for Bryce!!
The food was not that great, Bryce did NOT eat for free!! They do however sell tshirts. Since we will NEVER stop there again - we bought Bryce a tshirt. Here are some pictures of him in his shirt - the restaraunt is behind him.
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