I admit I am about a week late posting this, but we had a beautiful white Christmas here. It snowed, snowed and then when we thought it was done it snowed some more. The Northwest is not prepared for this kind of weather, so it was nice to just hang out at home for a while. We did venture out once the cabin fever really started to hit and were again reminded of why we should have stayed home. Jamie and I both grew up driving in snow, so a few inches is no big deal to us. On the other hand, drivers here are one of two extremes. They either go way to fast for the conditions or WAY to slow. Chains are very popular here (also because of ice) but after the snow is gone, some still drive with chains - I guess fearing it will snow again.
Brady loved the snow, we would bundle him up and take him out multiple times a day. He would fall over and just say "up dada" or "up mama" - it was so cute. He really did not do much in the snow other than walk and fall down, but he loved it. On Christmas day we ventured to Multnomah Falls for a short hike in the snow. It was beautiful - but again we risked our lives out driving in the snow. I think Colby enjoyed the snow too, he never cried when we were out in it.
Tonight it is actually snowing again, I guess this is the snowiest winter in some 40 years. Bring on the snow, we love it in our household.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Dexter did it.
The last month in my lack of posts we have missed Brady's birthday, a trip to SLC for my sisters wedding. Thanksgiving and a visit from Jamie's parents. Sorry I have not posted well, hopefully this one will make up for it.
I was cleaning in the house today while Colby slept and Brady was running around playing. It started to get quiet so I know Brady was up to something. Pretty soon Brady came up next to me and kept saying "Dexter" - usually he wants to know where Dexter is to see how soon he can start tormenting him. So I played along and told him Dexter was laying down by the Christmas tree. The way a 2 year old can be he was adamant - he kept saying Dexter, Dexter, Dexter. Finally I gave in and took him to Dexter. He ran up to Dexter and started pointing by his side saying "no, no no." I looked and Dexter had an ornament from the tree (Brady's favorite thing to do lately is pull off the ornaments, which leads to a timeout each time) right beside him. I am 100% sure Dexter did not put the ornament there, but rather some help from a 2 year old.
What am I to do, put a dog in timeout?
I was cleaning in the house today while Colby slept and Brady was running around playing. It started to get quiet so I know Brady was up to something. Pretty soon Brady came up next to me and kept saying "Dexter" - usually he wants to know where Dexter is to see how soon he can start tormenting him. So I played along and told him Dexter was laying down by the Christmas tree. The way a 2 year old can be he was adamant - he kept saying Dexter, Dexter, Dexter. Finally I gave in and took him to Dexter. He ran up to Dexter and started pointing by his side saying "no, no no." I looked and Dexter had an ornament from the tree (Brady's favorite thing to do lately is pull off the ornaments, which leads to a timeout each time) right beside him. I am 100% sure Dexter did not put the ornament there, but rather some help from a 2 year old.
What am I to do, put a dog in timeout?
Monday, November 10, 2008
Halloween - yes I am behind
Last year I shopped for months online to find Brady just the perfect Halloween costume - he was the cutest turtle you ever did see. This year was the complete opposite, I was out the week of scanning stores for any costume that did not resemble evil or a Disney character (nothing against Disney, I just figure while I have the say I will choose). One good thing about shopping so late is that costumes are mostly at least 50% off. We went with a puppy for Brady and a pea pod for Colby.
We decide along with the other 2000 people to head to the mall for trick or treating. The weather was not great here, so we decided to stay inside. We soon found out that Brady was terrified of any scary costume, mostly the evil Joker from Batman and the black and white skeleton costumes. Each time he way one he grabbed his dads leg and held on tight. I think we made it to 6 stores and then he was done. Fine with us and we headed off to playland. Colby like usual slept the entire time.
When we arrived home there were still trick or treaters out, Brady could not figure out why so many people were coming to the door and getting Dexter all excited. Luckily it did not last long.
Watch for more posts soon when I have both boys sleeping to update on birthday #2 and how things are going for us.
We decide along with the other 2000 people to head to the mall for trick or treating. The weather was not great here, so we decided to stay inside. We soon found out that Brady was terrified of any scary costume, mostly the evil Joker from Batman and the black and white skeleton costumes. Each time he way one he grabbed his dads leg and held on tight. I think we made it to 6 stores and then he was done. Fine with us and we headed off to playland. Colby like usual slept the entire time.
When we arrived home there were still trick or treaters out, Brady could not figure out why so many people were coming to the door and getting Dexter all excited. Luckily it did not last long.
Watch for more posts soon when I have both boys sleeping to update on birthday #2 and how things are going for us.
Monday, October 13, 2008
The dreaded four letter word
This weekend we heard the dreaded four letter word from Brady that I had hoped we would not hear or at least he would hold off until he was a bit older. For those of you who know Jamie, it was not one of THOSE four letter words, he did teach him this one though.
I was busy making lunch and Jamie and Brady were playing when I heard it. Brady took something from Jamie and Jamie replied "mine" - I shuddered internally knowing what was to come next. Almost immediately I heard Brady say "mine" - and most of the afternoon I kept hearing it. Now "mine" has entered into his ever expanding vocabulary and to my husband I am eternally grateful.
I was busy making lunch and Jamie and Brady were playing when I heard it. Brady took something from Jamie and Jamie replied "mine" - I shuddered internally knowing what was to come next. Almost immediately I heard Brady say "mine" - and most of the afternoon I kept hearing it. Now "mine" has entered into his ever expanding vocabulary and to my husband I am eternally grateful.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Conversations with a 23 month old
Yesterday Brady turned 23 months, I cannot believe he is almost 2. But that is another post.
Brady and I have a lot of conversations throughout the day. Most are to distract him from something he should not be doing, but we still talk. I figure talk to him now, who knows if he will want to talk to me as a teenager. Anyway, here are some of our conversations lately (I will translate when needed).
"Do you love mama?"
"No"
"Do you love dada?"
"No, detchur" (Dexter)
"Are you hungry, do you want lunch?"
"No"
"Do you want to go outside and play"
"No" followed by him getting his shoes and running to the back door.
We have decided that he pretty much answers no to any yes/no question. We are working on yes.
When we drive in the car, I like to point out things I know he knows. Trucks, buses and trains. He does not say train yet, but knows what they are. So back to our conversations.
"Mama, cuck, cuck mama"
"Yes, that is a truck"
"Cuck"
"Brady look at the bus"
"Lello buh"
It is amazing how many trucks and buses there truly are out there when they are being pointed out to you.
And finally, this is not a conversation between us, but rather a thank you to my husband. When we are in the car, Brady has a favorite song. Jamie liked the song first and would play it quite a bit when he and Brady were going somewhere, now it has moved to my car. Brady will hear the song and request "noh" (more), meaning he wants to hear it again. And again and again. I think today when we were running errands we listed to the song 8 times. The song - All summer long, by Kid Rock. Yes I said Kid Rock. Thank my lucky stars that it is not another of Kid Rocks songs. At least this one does not have any swear words in it and it is tolerable. I have even found myself singing to it now and then and remembering going to the lakes in the early 90's with friends - but we were not smokin' funny things (as the song says).
Colby is growing like a weed. He has started to figure out big brother is not always the softest but he loves to give him kisses. He has started to smile and was actually laughing the other day when he was sleeping, it brought a smile to my face. Jamie cannot wait until "the lump" (as he refers to Colby) is 1 so he can play with he and Brady too. I really am in trouble then.
Brady and I have a lot of conversations throughout the day. Most are to distract him from something he should not be doing, but we still talk. I figure talk to him now, who knows if he will want to talk to me as a teenager. Anyway, here are some of our conversations lately (I will translate when needed).
"Do you love mama?"
"No"
"Do you love dada?"
"No, detchur" (Dexter)
"Are you hungry, do you want lunch?"
"No"
"Do you want to go outside and play"
"No" followed by him getting his shoes and running to the back door.
We have decided that he pretty much answers no to any yes/no question. We are working on yes.
When we drive in the car, I like to point out things I know he knows. Trucks, buses and trains. He does not say train yet, but knows what they are. So back to our conversations.
"Mama, cuck, cuck mama"
"Yes, that is a truck"
"Cuck"
"Brady look at the bus"
"Lello buh"
It is amazing how many trucks and buses there truly are out there when they are being pointed out to you.
And finally, this is not a conversation between us, but rather a thank you to my husband. When we are in the car, Brady has a favorite song. Jamie liked the song first and would play it quite a bit when he and Brady were going somewhere, now it has moved to my car. Brady will hear the song and request "noh" (more), meaning he wants to hear it again. And again and again. I think today when we were running errands we listed to the song 8 times. The song - All summer long, by Kid Rock. Yes I said Kid Rock. Thank my lucky stars that it is not another of Kid Rocks songs. At least this one does not have any swear words in it and it is tolerable. I have even found myself singing to it now and then and remembering going to the lakes in the early 90's with friends - but we were not smokin' funny things (as the song says).
Colby is growing like a weed. He has started to figure out big brother is not always the softest but he loves to give him kisses. He has started to smile and was actually laughing the other day when he was sleeping, it brought a smile to my face. Jamie cannot wait until "the lump" (as he refers to Colby) is 1 so he can play with he and Brady too. I really am in trouble then.
Twice the fun?
I love both of my boys - well all four of my boys (including Jamie and Dexter). Lately, very few days go by that I wonder what did I get myself into. People ask me if I want another child - try for a girl. I run for the hills with that question, the way it looks I would have another boy. I am severely outnumbered - 4 to 1 (the cat does not count) and I don't think I need to add to it. I spend a lot of time at home dodging things flying at me - sadly not all are thrown by Brady, yes Jamie has taught him well. After I have dodged the UFO I have to step lightly or I may come down on a mega block, ball of some sort or a truck. Most days by noon it looks as though a tornado has been through the house. And to wrap up these random thoughts, I have not even started any potty training, I dread cleaning up after that.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Our two boys!
Life for us has changed quite a bit this month. The addition to our family is keeping us all busy and on our toes. Both boys are growing, healthy and trying to figure each other out.
For those who don't know my delivery was quite different this time than last, I have put together a few comparisons, draw your own conclusions.
30 hours of labor vs. 2 hours (1 of the hours at home)
3 hours of pushing vs. 3 pushes
epidural vs. no epidural, no pain meds at all (yes, I said no pain meds)
doctor delivery vs. nurse delivery
Now the difference in the boys
blondie vs. dark brown hair
short fingers and toes vs. long fingers and toes
7 lbs 2 oz vs. 8 lbs 6 oz (yes again no pain meds)
chubby cheeks vs. slender face
It is amazing how much different this experience was versus the last. Jamie did make sure and tell me though that I was begging for pain meds, but there was no time. We made it through though and are enjoying our boys.
Hope all is well with everyone. I will post again soon with more of an update.
For those who don't know my delivery was quite different this time than last, I have put together a few comparisons, draw your own conclusions.
30 hours of labor vs. 2 hours (1 of the hours at home)
3 hours of pushing vs. 3 pushes
epidural vs. no epidural, no pain meds at all (yes, I said no pain meds)
doctor delivery vs. nurse delivery
Now the difference in the boys
blondie vs. dark brown hair
short fingers and toes vs. long fingers and toes
7 lbs 2 oz vs. 8 lbs 6 oz (yes again no pain meds)
chubby cheeks vs. slender face
It is amazing how much different this experience was versus the last. Jamie did make sure and tell me though that I was begging for pain meds, but there was no time. We made it through though and are enjoying our boys.
Hope all is well with everyone. I will post again soon with more of an update.
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