Baby number two keeps growing
and so does Phin.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
getting the hang of it...
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
enough is ENOUGH!
The days of my back killing me due to sciatica due to pregnancy are finally over. This last weekend, grandma Barb came to town and we (the whole family) went recliner shopping. Between the pneumonia and the sciatica, I can not sleep in a bed anymore! We did finally find a chair and I told the salesman that we would TAKE IT if we could walk out with it TODAY. Since it happened to be one of the models on sale, he said we would have to wait a couple days for a brand new one for us to come in. Today was that day. Dan met Phin and me at the furniture store and loaded it into the van. He then brought it home and put it together. Finally I have the chance to wake up in the morning - pain free! Who could ask for more?
Phin likes the chair too... just in a "different" way.
Phin likes the chair too... just in a "different" way.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Grandma Allen comes to visit!!!
Phin loves to read, and so we KNEW Grandmother Allen would be a hit with one of Phin's favorite books in her hands.
After some good reading time, we went out to the backyard to swing. Phin calls it "weeee." Daddy pushed and Grandma Allen had some fun too!
WATCH FOR A VIDEO TO COME SOON - where we tried to sing "old macdonald had a farm." Phin was waaay more into it when the video camera was OFF. :)
After some good reading time, we went out to the backyard to swing. Phin calls it "weeee." Daddy pushed and Grandma Allen had some fun too!
WATCH FOR A VIDEO TO COME SOON - where we tried to sing "old macdonald had a farm." Phin was waaay more into it when the video camera was OFF. :)
Friday, April 16, 2010
Waffle
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Rainy day
I knew it was supposed to rain a bit today and wouldn't it just start when we had scheduled to play outside.
Phin didn't seem to mind much.
He was a trooper walking around in the light sprinkling until Mommy got too cold and we had to go inside.
Since there was a ball involved, Maggie was obviously happy to fetch in a bit of rain. Overall, a good evening with Phin and Maggie.
Phin didn't seem to mind much.
He was a trooper walking around in the light sprinkling until Mommy got too cold and we had to go inside.
Since there was a ball involved, Maggie was obviously happy to fetch in a bit of rain. Overall, a good evening with Phin and Maggie.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
I wonder if out PAT Educator hates us
(PAT is Parents as Teachers.)
I don't really think she hates us, but this idea didn't go over as she had explained it.
The beans were supposed to be something that my little peach could practice using spoons to pick up the beans and then pour them back into the bowl or another thing - like a cup. I mean, he had fun with it, but it was the high clean up for mommy kinda fun. I was told this helps him with his fine motors skills... which eventually helps him learn to write. This kid better have some beautiful handwriting! I am finding a bean here and a bean there - throughout the day...
:)
I don't really think she hates us, but this idea didn't go over as she had explained it.
The beans were supposed to be something that my little peach could practice using spoons to pick up the beans and then pour them back into the bowl or another thing - like a cup. I mean, he had fun with it, but it was the high clean up for mommy kinda fun. I was told this helps him with his fine motors skills... which eventually helps him learn to write. This kid better have some beautiful handwriting! I am finding a bean here and a bean there - throughout the day...
:)
Sunday, April 11, 2010
You would think this is a special event
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Can you see what it is? I know it's out of focus and NOT the best picture. This is for me to remember... one day far from now, when I can leave my bedroom door open without the fear or realization that Phin has gone inside, taken the glass of water by my bed and poured it on the floor. THIS PICTURES is a picture of his little wet footprint - walking from the bedroom with his new favorite toy - my water cup.
You may notice in the upper right corner, his little toes in the picture. He came back to view the photo session. :)
THIS is a picture of what I looked like today for my launch at the gym. Even with the pregnancy, the sciatica and the pneumonia, I was still there to partake in the workout fun! This picture is significant - for what happened AFTER the gym. I decided that Ethan might get a kick out of having lunch at the "old 63 diner" where they wear 1950's and call you "babe." The lunch was fine. Phin had a grilled cheese sandwich. What happened after is what I find significant. Ethan came to the women's room with me after lunch - before the drive home. Obviously, my belly is growing and Phin finds it interesting to say the least. Dan and I have been telling Phin that my belly is the baby. Today, in the restroom, Phin saw my belly and said "the baby" which was the cutest thing ever. I don't know how much he actually understands, but there is a slight glimmer of understanding, right now, today.
You may notice in the upper right corner, his little toes in the picture. He came back to view the photo session. :)
THIS is a picture of what I looked like today for my launch at the gym. Even with the pregnancy, the sciatica and the pneumonia, I was still there to partake in the workout fun! This picture is significant - for what happened AFTER the gym. I decided that Ethan might get a kick out of having lunch at the "old 63 diner" where they wear 1950's and call you "babe." The lunch was fine. Phin had a grilled cheese sandwich. What happened after is what I find significant. Ethan came to the women's room with me after lunch - before the drive home. Obviously, my belly is growing and Phin finds it interesting to say the least. Dan and I have been telling Phin that my belly is the baby. Today, in the restroom, Phin saw my belly and said "the baby" which was the cutest thing ever. I don't know how much he actually understands, but there is a slight glimmer of understanding, right now, today.
Saturday fun!
This morning, I worked at the gym for a "launch" - which is where instructors teach together to introduce new music and choreography in the group exercise classes. I taught the new moves for biceps and lunges. Afterwards, Phin and I took a little ride out to 63 diner. There is nothing quite as good as greasy food after a sweaty workout, right?
Phin got the broccoli cheese soup and a grilled cheese sandwich - which came with fries and an ice cream. While he took the fries home, we asked them to keep their ice cream with sprinkles and Phin was given a balloon instead. Those fries ended up in this highchair seat for dinner and the balloon was his best friend alll day long.
Yes, I am aware of how dirty my windows on the door are. I clean them - which it seems is a personal challenge to the pets to dirty them up straight away again. At some point, given my pneumonia, I have given up on keeping them clean...
He is, in fact, sitting on a ball while holding his balloon. He was even bouncing on the ball a bit while looking outside. I am telling you, he felt like the coolest, big boy out there!
Phin got the broccoli cheese soup and a grilled cheese sandwich - which came with fries and an ice cream. While he took the fries home, we asked them to keep their ice cream with sprinkles and Phin was given a balloon instead. Those fries ended up in this highchair seat for dinner and the balloon was his best friend alll day long.
Yes, I am aware of how dirty my windows on the door are. I clean them - which it seems is a personal challenge to the pets to dirty them up straight away again. At some point, given my pneumonia, I have given up on keeping them clean...
He is, in fact, sitting on a ball while holding his balloon. He was even bouncing on the ball a bit while looking outside. I am telling you, he felt like the coolest, big boy out there!
Friday, April 9, 2010
a BIG boy!
It's funny because I was just reading in some "Parents as Teachers" literature that Phin is now at the age where he will try to demonstrate to us that he knows he's growing up. The article suggested that one way he may do this is to try to walk around in OUR shoes.
As if he got the memo that the article had been read, today he started trying to put on my sandals. Then we moved on to my corduroy, clog style Birkenstocks.
After he was finished with my shoes, he moved on to some apples I had put out for him to play with.
He lined them up, he carried the around the house, and finally tried to eat one. Note to Daddy, he was not impressed with the flavor...
As if he got the memo that the article had been read, today he started trying to put on my sandals. Then we moved on to my corduroy, clog style Birkenstocks.
After he was finished with my shoes, he moved on to some apples I had put out for him to play with.
He lined them up, he carried the around the house, and finally tried to eat one. Note to Daddy, he was not impressed with the flavor...
Thursday, April 8, 2010
All by himself...
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Dec 08, 2008
Out of complete necessity and a bit of experimentation, this soft and cozy monkey blanket was made - by me - for Phin. In reality, I measured it up like I was going to cut a mat for a picture and then, instead of cutting, I sewed the pieces together.
Now, a year and a half later when my sweet little baby boy is more of a toddler who likes to "throw" balls and chase the dog and has an opinion on most everything saw me sitting with the blanket on my lap on this rather chilly April afternoon, what did he do? Well, he did what any toddler who knows what is his would do. He yanked it from my lap. Luckily, he did not walk off with it. Instead, he crawled up onto my lap and we BOTH got to use the blanket - while we read books. I think that is a pretty good negotiation. :)
Later, he noticed some pictures that are eye level to him. They are picture of Dan and me. He very astutely pointed out "Dadda, Mama." I think I know a little boy who is missing his Daddy...
Now, a year and a half later when my sweet little baby boy is more of a toddler who likes to "throw" balls and chase the dog and has an opinion on most everything saw me sitting with the blanket on my lap on this rather chilly April afternoon, what did he do? Well, he did what any toddler who knows what is his would do. He yanked it from my lap. Luckily, he did not walk off with it. Instead, he crawled up onto my lap and we BOTH got to use the blanket - while we read books. I think that is a pretty good negotiation. :)
Later, he noticed some pictures that are eye level to him. They are picture of Dan and me. He very astutely pointed out "Dadda, Mama." I think I know a little boy who is missing his Daddy...
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Kirby Club
As parents, we have discussed a variety of "lessons" we feel we must teach our children - to help them become productive members of society. We agree that one of the most important lessons parents can teach their children is about MONEY. Saving, credit, credit scores, etc. So, now that Phin is almost 20 months, and he knows his alphabet and can count to 11, we thing it's TIME to start the first lesson on money. Phin does have a piggy and frog bank that we "feed" when we find spare change lying around - but we felt it was time to take it to the BANK. :)
Ethan is now a proud member of our credit union with his very own "kirby kangaroo account." The lady who helped us set up the account told us that once he has 500.00, we can buy a CD which gets a better interest rate. I'm afraid that's a WHOLE TON of cans away, but it's good information to have! :)
Ethan is now a proud member of our credit union with his very own "kirby kangaroo account." The lady who helped us set up the account told us that once he has 500.00, we can buy a CD which gets a better interest rate. I'm afraid that's a WHOLE TON of cans away, but it's good information to have! :)
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Easter Egg Hunt!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
BLOCKS
We never expect gifts for Phin - ever.
So, imagine our surprise when we found a gift card for Phin in our Christmas card this year from our friend, Vance.
It took a long time for me to find the perfect gift for Phin from Vance - and just this last week, it came to me!
MEGA BLOCKS!
As you can see, Phin is super "into" them.
Thank you Vance!
So, imagine our surprise when we found a gift card for Phin in our Christmas card this year from our friend, Vance.
It took a long time for me to find the perfect gift for Phin from Vance - and just this last week, it came to me!
MEGA BLOCKS!
As you can see, Phin is super "into" them.
Thank you Vance!
Mommy, help me
The last two times we have visited, I have MEANT to take Maggie's blue and brown water dish home.
Now that it's turning into summertime, I need to put her big water dish in the kitchen back outside - so PLEASE don't let me leave the house without that dish in the Camry!
YOU are the best and I can't WAIT for some TURKEY!
xoxo
your (favorite) daughter ;) ;) ;)
Now that it's turning into summertime, I need to put her big water dish in the kitchen back outside - so PLEASE don't let me leave the house without that dish in the Camry!
YOU are the best and I can't WAIT for some TURKEY!
xoxo
your (favorite) daughter ;) ;) ;)
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