Updates:
We had a movie night at school the other night and Lauren had a BALL! Jack did too, but she had lots of friends there and it made me happy to hear all of her friends call out her name when they got there. Lauren! Lauren! So nice to know how many friends she has. Jack enjoyed being included in some games with "big kids". He laughed and ran and laughed some more. It was great fun.
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Jack is potty training and doing well. He potties in public, at home, at friends houses. He is doing great and I am so proud of him.
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Jenna is almost a year old already and I can hardly believe it. She is so big, has 2 teeth, is crawling and has the sweetest smile. What a doll!
More later...
Sunday, September 21, 2008
The trash can ride
We went to Golden Heritage Days last night and all of the kids had fun. Lauren rode this ride three times. Jenna enjoyed people watching and Jack wanted out of his stroller to run and run and run. After the festivities, we went to Rebecca's house for a bath and then home to bed. It was a fun night and we avoided all of the rain, although there was a huge clap of thunder and a few bolts of lightening in the distance. We were able to stay dry and that was pretty important, too.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
MOMMA! We're going to go to Chuck E Cheese!!!
So, today we are going to the place normally reserved for birthdays only in order to support our school's fundraiser. I know she will have a blast and so will Jack, but the only way we can go is because John is in town. Otherwise, I cannot be two places at once and we wouldn't be going.
I will let you know how it goes...
So, today we are going to the place normally reserved for birthdays only in order to support our school's fundraiser. I know she will have a blast and so will Jack, but the only way we can go is because John is in town. Otherwise, I cannot be two places at once and we wouldn't be going.
I will let you know how it goes...
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Did you ever have one of those days...
Yesterday, Jack woke up foul! Angry, screaming, tears. The whole nine yards. It barely improved, up until the vomitting in JCPenney's. He just missed the clothing, but made a HUGE mess. Then we came home, I took the stroller completely apart to clean it, got Lauren from school, we went to dance class and her teacher was 15 minutes late for our first class and most days I could have stayed late, but last night was my first PTA meeting and I am the secretary, so I should be there. Headed home from dance after sitting in traffic and during the entire class and drive home, Jack SCREAMED, "ALL DONE! ALL DONE! ALL DONE! ALL DONE!!!" Relaxing, it was not. Came in the house, got the kids in the tub and out, fed them supper, passed John in the doorway (literally) and got to my meeting with four minutes to spare. Good meeting and kids were good for John and happy when I got home, so all was well.
Yesterday, Jack woke up foul! Angry, screaming, tears. The whole nine yards. It barely improved, up until the vomitting in JCPenney's. He just missed the clothing, but made a HUGE mess. Then we came home, I took the stroller completely apart to clean it, got Lauren from school, we went to dance class and her teacher was 15 minutes late for our first class and most days I could have stayed late, but last night was my first PTA meeting and I am the secretary, so I should be there. Headed home from dance after sitting in traffic and during the entire class and drive home, Jack SCREAMED, "ALL DONE! ALL DONE! ALL DONE! ALL DONE!!!" Relaxing, it was not. Came in the house, got the kids in the tub and out, fed them supper, passed John in the doorway (literally) and got to my meeting with four minutes to spare. Good meeting and kids were good for John and happy when I got home, so all was well.
Friday, September 05, 2008
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Jack and his class
Yesterday, we had Kindermusik again and he had a much better time. We are just going to have to go at his pace and not try to do what kids who have been in the class since before they could hold up their own heads can do. They know what to expect. They know the approximate order of things. Jack doesn't. He's trying. And I think he's doing pretty great!
Yesterday, we had Kindermusik again and he had a much better time. We are just going to have to go at his pace and not try to do what kids who have been in the class since before they could hold up their own heads can do. They know what to expect. They know the approximate order of things. Jack doesn't. He's trying. And I think he's doing pretty great!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
And so...
She's been in school just under a month and seems to love it. EVERY day for lunch she has a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and chocolate milk, so we are going to start sending her lunch on Tuesday. We'll see if she eats any more than just a sandwich and drink now. Any ideas what else I can send? I'm thinking apples, grapes, cantaloupe, banana, chips, some sort of dessert (obviously not all of that fruit in one day!). I don't know if she'd eat veggies, but I may try it.
Jack is still lost without her most of the morning. He goes from room to room calling, "Sis? Sis?" It's sad to hear him. He and I have started Kindermusik classes. They are proving to be a challenge since he does have to stop moving all over the place for about 45 minutes. He got in big (baby) trouble the other day and it ended with his lip out, tears welled up in his eyes and him not making eye contact with me. I felt badly that he was upset, but he needs to know his actions have consequences. It begins.
All in all we are all happy and healthy and going strong.
More later...
She's been in school just under a month and seems to love it. EVERY day for lunch she has a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and chocolate milk, so we are going to start sending her lunch on Tuesday. We'll see if she eats any more than just a sandwich and drink now. Any ideas what else I can send? I'm thinking apples, grapes, cantaloupe, banana, chips, some sort of dessert (obviously not all of that fruit in one day!). I don't know if she'd eat veggies, but I may try it.
Jack is still lost without her most of the morning. He goes from room to room calling, "Sis? Sis?" It's sad to hear him. He and I have started Kindermusik classes. They are proving to be a challenge since he does have to stop moving all over the place for about 45 minutes. He got in big (baby) trouble the other day and it ended with his lip out, tears welled up in his eyes and him not making eye contact with me. I felt badly that he was upset, but he needs to know his actions have consequences. It begins.
All in all we are all happy and healthy and going strong.
More later...
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Kindergarten
We have now had 10 days to adjust to full day school, new friends, new schedules, new rules, new teachers, new building and the same old lunch, again, of peanut butter and jelly and chocolate milk. (When you ask her about lunch, she sighs, puts the emphasis on again, then tells us. It's pretty funny.) She has made some friends and sits with the same ones everyday at lunch. Her class is now at 29 students, with more to come possibly, but there is an aid in there too, so hopefully they can maintain some control. She is enjoying herself, but homework starts this week, and later dance class and Daisy scouts. We will see how this whole thing goes.
Oh. And I volunteered to be the PTA secretary. Do you see where it says sucker on my forehead?
More later...
We have now had 10 days to adjust to full day school, new friends, new schedules, new rules, new teachers, new building and the same old lunch, again, of peanut butter and jelly and chocolate milk. (When you ask her about lunch, she sighs, puts the emphasis on again, then tells us. It's pretty funny.) She has made some friends and sits with the same ones everyday at lunch. Her class is now at 29 students, with more to come possibly, but there is an aid in there too, so hopefully they can maintain some control. She is enjoying herself, but homework starts this week, and later dance class and Daisy scouts. We will see how this whole thing goes.
Oh. And I volunteered to be the PTA secretary. Do you see where it says sucker on my forehead?
More later...
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Vacation Installments 2-7
So, the jellyfish ruined everyday on the beach, but we frolicked in the pool, Lauren learned to not only go all of the way under water, but to jump in without holding the side of the pool and to doggie paddle from one end of the pool to the other. Although Jack liked the pool for a while, his favorite spot to play was in the shower normally used to get sand off of you before you leave the beach. Oh well. To each their own.
We ate at lots of places that were wonderful with great food and view to match. The best meal we had was at Pompano Joe's (http://www.pompano-joes.com/). Both the food and service was outstanding and the view was fabulous. We also enjoy Whale's Tail At Seascape. Also good food and service, but the view was the best. Jack had a little diaper issue here and there was no changing table, so that sucked, but we handled it. When John and I went out for our "date night" we found some seashells which was amazing, because this part of FL is not known for shells, but then we ate at The Donut Hole Bakery Cafe and it was AWESOME! Great food, HUGE portions and very personable staff.
We got to shop at Publix (http://www.publix.com/) and I love Publix. Great store brands and good prices. We got Cuban sandwiches from there and they were so cheap but great value.
Yes, I know I sound like a review site, but so much good food on one trip is almost unheard of.
On Friday, John and Chuck went deep sea fishing on a charter boat and had a ball. They each caught a big King Mackrel fish and would definitely go again.
We took a dolphin cruise and I won't go again. The water was too rough for me and Jack vomitted too, so that's enough for me.
Jack cut a tooth while we were there. Lower left 2 yr. molar.
Glad to be home...
So, the jellyfish ruined everyday on the beach, but we frolicked in the pool, Lauren learned to not only go all of the way under water, but to jump in without holding the side of the pool and to doggie paddle from one end of the pool to the other. Although Jack liked the pool for a while, his favorite spot to play was in the shower normally used to get sand off of you before you leave the beach. Oh well. To each their own.
We ate at lots of places that were wonderful with great food and view to match. The best meal we had was at Pompano Joe's (http://www.pompano-joes.com/). Both the food and service was outstanding and the view was fabulous. We also enjoy Whale's Tail At Seascape. Also good food and service, but the view was the best. Jack had a little diaper issue here and there was no changing table, so that sucked, but we handled it. When John and I went out for our "date night" we found some seashells which was amazing, because this part of FL is not known for shells, but then we ate at The Donut Hole Bakery Cafe and it was AWESOME! Great food, HUGE portions and very personable staff.
We got to shop at Publix (http://www.publix.com/) and I love Publix. Great store brands and good prices. We got Cuban sandwiches from there and they were so cheap but great value.
Yes, I know I sound like a review site, but so much good food on one trip is almost unheard of.
On Friday, John and Chuck went deep sea fishing on a charter boat and had a ball. They each caught a big King Mackrel fish and would definitely go again.
We took a dolphin cruise and I won't go again. The water was too rough for me and Jack vomitted too, so that's enough for me.
Jack cut a tooth while we were there. Lower left 2 yr. molar.
Glad to be home...
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