So our travels continue in PA. We have been at Great Grandma's for two and a half days and I am so sticky and hot. So not use to this weather. We have been going out doing all the old things dad use to do when he was little. Stevie has been having a blast because of all the animals. It seems we are out five times a day throwing rocks into to crick trying to hit the frog. He keeps scaring me because the kid has no fear and is leaning just a little to far.
Dusty's wedding was yesterday. We survived both weddings. It was fun. We had to skip the reception because of the kids but it was good to see my Uncle Den. He looked hot and tired. I am glad he made it and that we were able to see him. Hopefully the doctor will give him some good news.
Today was just an easy day. Went to church and saw all the relatives that I have no idea who they are. I know some by name, but it is what it is. I haven't been back here in ten years so I didn't expect to know anyone. After me and the babies got naps, and dad took his drive (again) with mom, we went to Blands park or whatever it is called now. Both kids got to ride some rides. Abbie had a fun time on the carousal with her grandpa. Stevie got to ride the carosual, boats, the firetruck, flying elepahnts and the train. The boats were my favortie as a kid and he really liked when I showed him how to use the bell.
I just can't beleive how much my babies have grown in the last 10 days. Stevie is such a grandmas boy right now. He started calling her ma or mama (I told mom i wasn't offended because I am mommy now). SHe has gotten him to eat just about averything, noodles, mac and cheese, and pretty much everything hse asks him to try. Hopefully that will continue once we get home.
Abbie is pretty much sitting by herself with help from behind. She is so over babyfood and is trying really hard to get table food. Right now I do give her both, but I have to keep yelling at grams since she is trying to sneak in chicken fingers and french fries. I have relaxed since Stevie was born, but I am not ready for her to eat meats. She has been trying all sorts of fruits. Abbie had a strawberry when we went strawberry picking last week. I gave her kiwi tonight that she loved. She really likes mashed potatoes. I have to say I am glad one of my kids will eat mashed potatoes. It would be nice though, if she had just a few more teeth. She only had the 2 front bottom ones right now, but the way she is eating, you would think she has a mouthful.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Elmo's World
We have so much to catch up on. We are on a vacation with my parents. It has been a long fun week. Today was awesome, because we hit up Sesame Place and got to meet Elmo. Stevie had a great time. He rode some rides, watched a live version of Elmo's world, and bought way to much stuff. We only did about half of the park before crankiness rolled in.
On our way to Grandma McFarland's, we have hit Valley Forge. Steve was jealous when I told him that. Right now, we are staying in Lancaster. Abbie has a very cute Amish bonnet now. My kids are growing so fast. Abbie is sitting up in high chairs and stealing big people food. She learned how to drink from a straw in the last few days. Still hasn't figured out the sippy cup. Stevie is talking in sentences and asking "what's that?" I blinked and they just got smarter.
Some of the other things we have done, we went to Philadelphia yesterday and saw the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Stevie started doing cannonballs into the swimming pool. That is just the first part of the PA tour. We did a bunch in New York last week.
On our way to Grandma McFarland's, we have hit Valley Forge. Steve was jealous when I told him that. Right now, we are staying in Lancaster. Abbie has a very cute Amish bonnet now. My kids are growing so fast. Abbie is sitting up in high chairs and stealing big people food. She learned how to drink from a straw in the last few days. Still hasn't figured out the sippy cup. Stevie is talking in sentences and asking "what's that?" I blinked and they just got smarter.
Some of the other things we have done, we went to Philadelphia yesterday and saw the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Stevie started doing cannonballs into the swimming pool. That is just the first part of the PA tour. We did a bunch in New York last week.
New York Week One
So last week was both kids first plane rides and I will never take a red eye again. Grandpa was trying to get me to check the car sears and the strollers to make it easier to go thru security. Made him a little upset when refused, but I reminded him he wasn't planning on carrying any kids plus the small luggage store I had to carry. II was not about to give up my wheels. Plus if either of those car seats got lost, I sure didn't want to go buy a new one. We made it in one piece after a very exhausting night with only 3 hours if sleep.
Niagara Falls was fun, and yes honey, we did go to the Canada side. I was threatened bodily harm if we didn't go to Canada after the pain of getting passports. Stevie really loved the water and the falls were beautiful.
Saturday we watched my beautiful cousin Emily marry Zack. It was a fun time and got to see a lot of family. As soon as the reception was over, it started to downpour. We got stuck under the tent. After 15 minutes of that rain, the groom and his buddies turned the backyard into a slip-n-slide. What was great is Stevie deciding to join them. That poor kid got soaked, but he had such a good time.
Monday was grazing at Grandma's. I got to see Kala since she was home on her deployment. The only people we missed this fun filled weekend were my husband and brothers. It was so nice that we got to see everyone else.
Tuesday was on our way to Pennsylvania. Before we left we had one more stop to make with the kids. One of my memories growing up was when we'd visit Grams for the summer, we always went fruit picking. Mostly berries, but I do remember doing peaches once. We took the kids strawberry picking. Stevie had a great time and kept taking a bite out of one then putting in his bucket. We had quite a few half eating strawberries. And just to make Grams happy, I let Abbie go to town on a strawberry. Boy, that girl can eat and she did love it.
Niagara Falls was fun, and yes honey, we did go to the Canada side. I was threatened bodily harm if we didn't go to Canada after the pain of getting passports. Stevie really loved the water and the falls were beautiful.
Saturday we watched my beautiful cousin Emily marry Zack. It was a fun time and got to see a lot of family. As soon as the reception was over, it started to downpour. We got stuck under the tent. After 15 minutes of that rain, the groom and his buddies turned the backyard into a slip-n-slide. What was great is Stevie deciding to join them. That poor kid got soaked, but he had such a good time.
Monday was grazing at Grandma's. I got to see Kala since she was home on her deployment. The only people we missed this fun filled weekend were my husband and brothers. It was so nice that we got to see everyone else.
Tuesday was on our way to Pennsylvania. Before we left we had one more stop to make with the kids. One of my memories growing up was when we'd visit Grams for the summer, we always went fruit picking. Mostly berries, but I do remember doing peaches once. We took the kids strawberry picking. Stevie had a great time and kept taking a bite out of one then putting in his bucket. We had quite a few half eating strawberries. And just to make Grams happy, I let Abbie go to town on a strawberry. Boy, that girl can eat and she did love it.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Horray for Abbie!
She finally rolled over from her back to her stomach today. She hasn't done that by herself yet. Stevie helps her roll all the time, but she hadn't quite mastered it herself....until today. We even had her well baby yesterday and the doctor wasn't too worried because she is trying. The doctor was very honest and said it was because she has a big head. Poor kid.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Funny Things for the Day
Stevie has plateaued for potty training. He throws a fit about half the time when we try to go. He did decide that Bear needed to go potty today. He took bear into the bathroom, put him on the Elmo potty and once Bear was done, Stevie had to wipe his "poo bum." At least I know it is sinking in since he is having Bear imitate what he is suppose to do. I just have to make sure Bear doesn't completely end up in the toilet.
I am not feeling so well today, so we took it easy. We tried out toddler time at the library. Stevie lasted for about half of it. I think it will just take some time to incorporate it into our days. This afternoon was a fun day of playdoh. Playdoh was easy entertain for 45 minutes. I could not believe he sat there with his new little play set. Thankfully, nothing got on the carpet.
Abbie and I have Itsy Bitsy Yoga tomorrow. I hope I feel well enough to go. I feel bad because I plan all these activities for Stevie and she just gets dragged along. I wish I could get her out of her car seat more when we do things like story time, I just can't seem to keep a hand on Stevie and it worries me. I think next time, I will try the jeep carrier so she can at least see what is going on. Oh what to do, I need to get my two year old better trained!
I am not feeling so well today, so we took it easy. We tried out toddler time at the library. Stevie lasted for about half of it. I think it will just take some time to incorporate it into our days. This afternoon was a fun day of playdoh. Playdoh was easy entertain for 45 minutes. I could not believe he sat there with his new little play set. Thankfully, nothing got on the carpet.
Abbie and I have Itsy Bitsy Yoga tomorrow. I hope I feel well enough to go. I feel bad because I plan all these activities for Stevie and she just gets dragged along. I wish I could get her out of her car seat more when we do things like story time, I just can't seem to keep a hand on Stevie and it worries me. I think next time, I will try the jeep carrier so she can at least see what is going on. Oh what to do, I need to get my two year old better trained!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Mother's Day Weekend
I feel so blessed to be "Mommy!" This weekend was great. Steve had plans to take us to the Pueblo Riverwalk on Saturday, but Stevie quickly changed our plans and requested that we go back to the zoo to see the baby giraffes. I think he was disappointed last weekend when we had to leave early since it decided to snow. We had a good time and Abbie stayed awake for the whole thing. Stevie got to ride the train and then we took a ride on the crazy fast carousel. It also makes me sick to ride, but he thought it was great.
Today was a very fun day at home. For Mother's Day, the boys made me breakfast and then we played outside for most of the day. My two year old is getting a tan. We tried out our new sprinkler. He was very unsure at the start, but it started to get better. The poor kid was soaked. My beautiful baby girl was just happy and babbling. She sat outside with us for almost an hour watching all the yard work and playing til nap time. It will be nice when I can get her back in the grass. Didn't work out so well today since Steve was doing yard work, but she is trying to play and keep up with her brother.
My kids are beautiful and my husband is wonderful and I couldn't have had a better day!
Today was a very fun day at home. For Mother's Day, the boys made me breakfast and then we played outside for most of the day. My two year old is getting a tan. We tried out our new sprinkler. He was very unsure at the start, but it started to get better. The poor kid was soaked. My beautiful baby girl was just happy and babbling. She sat outside with us for almost an hour watching all the yard work and playing til nap time. It will be nice when I can get her back in the grass. Didn't work out so well today since Steve was doing yard work, but she is trying to play and keep up with her brother.
My kids are beautiful and my husband is wonderful and I couldn't have had a better day!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Potty Training
We have been really trying to focus on potty training. Last week during nap Stevie changed his own diaper. He has been taking his pull up's off during nap time once a week or so and sleeping naked. For the most part there had been no accidents when he has done it. The turning point for me was when I went to wake him up last week I noticed he had changed his pants. The boy had taken off his poopy pull up, threw it in the trash, put his dirty pants in the hamper and then pulled on clean pants. It was hilarious, so now I am making more of an effort. He is still fighting it every other day so I can't enforce to much.
On a side note, the back yard is done! It looks awesome. I even let Stevie go out back by himself to play. It has been great not having the mud and I feel comfortable with him roaming around the yard.
Abbie just loves her brother. He has a way of making her laugh. He will just stand over her and stare and she starts laughing. I can get her laughing, especially when I hit her tickle spots but he can just make her laugh by saying hi. I am so glad my kids love each other.
On a side note, the back yard is done! It looks awesome. I even let Stevie go out back by himself to play. It has been great not having the mud and I feel comfortable with him roaming around the yard.
Abbie just loves her brother. He has a way of making her laugh. He will just stand over her and stare and she starts laughing. I can get her laughing, especially when I hit her tickle spots but he can just make her laugh by saying hi. I am so glad my kids love each other.
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