So we are now on Day 4 of no paci and I can't believe it was that easy! He has not asked for it for the past couple of nights and has fallen asleep with no problems. I actually think he is sleeping better without it. There were some nights where he would wake up in the middle of the night trying to find it, but not now! We are officially paci-free (atleast with Brody....we will cross this bridge with Molly at a later date!) I am so proud of him. When I was outyesterday running errands, I bought him a new movie to reward him for doing such a great job. He loves Backyardigans so it was a new movie. He was really excited!
Tab and I were having a discussion the other day that sometimes we underestimate our children. What we think might be a hard thing for them to transition to or from, sometimes they actually surprise us and do much better than we thought. I have to say....with Brody...that has been most everything. I remember thinking that it would be hard to get him out of the swaddle. Nope! Then I thought it would be hard to transition him from the bottle. Nope! Then it was from the crib to the toddler bed. Nope again! The only thing that has been a little bit longer than I hoped is the potty training. But then again, I know he will get it when he is ready. He has been doing really good at school with it and I made a little potty chart for his teacher to start recording when he goes. Then, at the end of the week, I am going to give him a little toy or something to reward him. His teacher said that worked with another kid in his class so we shall see!
As for Molly, she is still my laid back angel. She is SOOOO close to walking on her own. She has a good center of gravity and can bend down and pick up a toy and then stand back up without holding onto anything. Last night, she was walking around the kitchen and was holding the wall, but just barely. She is still clapping alot and has now started to wave. It is funny because she will only wave with her left hand. She is talking soooo much and is constantly laughing at Brody. It is really cute. Every morning, when we go to wake her up, Brody climbs up the side of her crib and says "Hi Little Sister!" or "Hi Sweetie!" It melts my heart. He is really starting to take to her more and more everyday! And she is smitten with him....thinks he is the coolest thing since sliced bread!
I am definitely blessed and thank God everyday for my children! :) They are the best thing that I have ever done (of course, Ted helped with that too!)
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
1st Day of No-Pacifier - Success
Okay...I don't have much time to post, but I wanted to remember this day when I look back 20 years from now. Last night was a successful night for Brody. We decided to bite the bullet and take the pacifier. He has only had it at night for the last year and we decided that it was time for him to give it up. We had a conversation with him about it, telling him that he is now a big boy (who is now sleeping in his big, full bed) and he doesn't need it anymore. I told him that it was time to give it the babies who need it. He said ok and that was it! THAT WAS IT! He slept all night without it and this morning when he woke up, he mentioned it but when I asked "where did we say your paci was going?" He said, "I gave it to the babies!" Oh, I hope it will be this easy tonight!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Updates......
Wow….I haven’t posted in a while. That stinks! I think I have told myself to sit down and do it, but then I get distracted or end up doing something else. I really need to get better about posting. I think that this blog will definitely be a memory book for me, especially as the kids get older. I find myself going to back to older posts from when Brody was younger and already, I find myself reminiscing and thinking about how much he has changed. It is crazy how fast they grow up. My girlfriend Katie’s son will be 1 tomorrow and she asked me today, “Do you remember being sad on Brody’s first birthday? Just the fact that it goes by so fast?” I said absolutely. Of course, I couldn’t be sad for too long because I found out I was pregnant with Molly not even a month after Brody’s first birthday. But, I do remember thinking “Where did my baby go?” He really started looking more like a little boy and even more so now.
What’s been going on with us? Well, we finally made our way up to Tab’s house to get the full mattress for Brody’s big bed this past weekend. We have tried to plan going up there a couple of times now and it hasn’t worked out so Ted and Ethan met me and the kids up there on Saturday night and we brought the mattress home with us on Sunday. We set it up on Monday and it looks great! Brody was really excited to sleep in it. He has done so well in the toddler bed that we didn’t foresee any big issues with the transition to the big bed and we were right. Our only concern was that the bed is so much higher than his toddler bed so if he fell out, he would have a long way to fall. But we put pillows on both sides of him and he has pretty much stayed in the middle of the bed both nights. He is such a big boy and I am so proud of him. Now, if we could only get the potty training down so I don’t have to buy 2 boxes of diapers every time, that would be even better. He has gone potty a couple of times last week and once earlier this week at school, but he still won’t go at home. We sit him up there, but he starts to play around or he tells me he can’t. But, I am trying to remind myself not to rush it because he will do it on his own time. I mean, he won’t be going to school in diaper, right??
I mentioned that we went up to Tab’s this past weekend. I brought the kids up with me and we all had a good time. The only issue was Molly. Saturday night, I was feeding her bottle before bed time and got up to burp her and put her in the pack’n’play. I tried to give her her pacifier, but she wouldn’t take it, which I thought was odd. Well, a few minutes later, she threw up all over me. Not just spit up, THROW UP. It was almost like projectile. I ended up putting her in the bath and she didn’t seem like it bothered her. I was freaked out all night long and kept checking on her, but (knock on wood) she seems to be fine. She didn’t another episode after that so I am not sure what it was.
Her two bottom teeth have officially come in, but that is it! She will be 1 year in a little less than two months and I think I will have a two-teeth 1 year old. Very odd to me since Brody had a bunch of teeth by this point. It is also difficult to offer her other foods besides baby food because she doesn’t seem interested. I have tried bananas, which she didn’t really like to begin with, but she is getting better about. I have given her small pieces of pasta, which she won’t touch, and she has had some green beans. I am kind of at a loss of what else to give her. She eats the baby food like a champ, but I feel like the poor thing doesn’t get any variety. I am going to see what else I can try. But, it is also a little difficult because I have to find things that are soft enough that she doesn’t have to chew. Whoa is me, right! J
Ethan is getting braces on Thursday. I am not sure how long that has been on the horizon, but Ted found out last night. He said he is pretty excited, but I am sure that will wear off in a short period of time. I remember when I first got my braces on, I thought I was too cool for school, but not long after that, I couldn’t wait to get them off. His teeth don’t look too crooked so hopefully he won’t have to have them on for a long period of time. I guess we will see. I am going to call him tonight and wish him luck tomorrow.
So, Halloween is right around the corner. I was trying to figure out what the kids were going to be because I wanted to coordinate their costumes. I ended up finding a Dorothy costume for Molly (with little ruby red slippers) and Brody is going to be the cowardly lion. I can’t wait to see them together. Hopefully, it won’t be as hot as it was last year because poor Brody was sweating like crazy in his monkey suit. Remember these pics? We only go to a few houses in our court and the court next to us so they won’t be in them long, but I will definitely take lots of pictures.
Anyway, that is the update for us. I will leave you with these pictures of the kids. I had a work dinner last night so Ted was in charge of the kiddies. He sent me these two pictures of the kids, which of course made me smile from ear to ear. I could eat them up they are so stinkin’ cute, but of course, I am partial! 
What’s been going on with us? Well, we finally made our way up to Tab’s house to get the full mattress for Brody’s big bed this past weekend. We have tried to plan going up there a couple of times now and it hasn’t worked out so Ted and Ethan met me and the kids up there on Saturday night and we brought the mattress home with us on Sunday. We set it up on Monday and it looks great! Brody was really excited to sleep in it. He has done so well in the toddler bed that we didn’t foresee any big issues with the transition to the big bed and we were right. Our only concern was that the bed is so much higher than his toddler bed so if he fell out, he would have a long way to fall. But we put pillows on both sides of him and he has pretty much stayed in the middle of the bed both nights. He is such a big boy and I am so proud of him. Now, if we could only get the potty training down so I don’t have to buy 2 boxes of diapers every time, that would be even better. He has gone potty a couple of times last week and once earlier this week at school, but he still won’t go at home. We sit him up there, but he starts to play around or he tells me he can’t. But, I am trying to remind myself not to rush it because he will do it on his own time. I mean, he won’t be going to school in diaper, right??
I mentioned that we went up to Tab’s this past weekend. I brought the kids up with me and we all had a good time. The only issue was Molly. Saturday night, I was feeding her bottle before bed time and got up to burp her and put her in the pack’n’play. I tried to give her her pacifier, but she wouldn’t take it, which I thought was odd. Well, a few minutes later, she threw up all over me. Not just spit up, THROW UP. It was almost like projectile. I ended up putting her in the bath and she didn’t seem like it bothered her. I was freaked out all night long and kept checking on her, but (knock on wood) she seems to be fine. She didn’t another episode after that so I am not sure what it was.
Her two bottom teeth have officially come in, but that is it! She will be 1 year in a little less than two months and I think I will have a two-teeth 1 year old. Very odd to me since Brody had a bunch of teeth by this point. It is also difficult to offer her other foods besides baby food because she doesn’t seem interested. I have tried bananas, which she didn’t really like to begin with, but she is getting better about. I have given her small pieces of pasta, which she won’t touch, and she has had some green beans. I am kind of at a loss of what else to give her. She eats the baby food like a champ, but I feel like the poor thing doesn’t get any variety. I am going to see what else I can try. But, it is also a little difficult because I have to find things that are soft enough that she doesn’t have to chew. Whoa is me, right! J
Ethan is getting braces on Thursday. I am not sure how long that has been on the horizon, but Ted found out last night. He said he is pretty excited, but I am sure that will wear off in a short period of time. I remember when I first got my braces on, I thought I was too cool for school, but not long after that, I couldn’t wait to get them off. His teeth don’t look too crooked so hopefully he won’t have to have them on for a long period of time. I guess we will see. I am going to call him tonight and wish him luck tomorrow.
So, Halloween is right around the corner. I was trying to figure out what the kids were going to be because I wanted to coordinate their costumes. I ended up finding a Dorothy costume for Molly (with little ruby red slippers) and Brody is going to be the cowardly lion. I can’t wait to see them together. Hopefully, it won’t be as hot as it was last year because poor Brody was sweating like crazy in his monkey suit. Remember these pics? We only go to a few houses in our court and the court next to us so they won’t be in them long, but I will definitely take lots of pictures.
Anyway, that is the update for us. I will leave you with these pictures of the kids. I had a work dinner last night so Ted was in charge of the kiddies. He sent me these two pictures of the kids, which of course made me smile from ear to ear. I could eat them up they are so stinkin’ cute, but of course, I am partial!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Molly's Cool Trick, Cool Trick!
Sorry....the video quality is not that great because I took this with my phone.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Getting Ready for the Weekend
Considering the rain we have had for the last few days (including the torrential rain ALL day yesterday) the weather today is just about perfect. It could be a little sunnier and a bit warmer, but I can't really complain. We got hit with rain from Tropical Depression Nicole (not saying I minded the name!) and alot of the areas around us flooded bad. Today, our school district was closed but at our house, it wasn't too bad. When I went to leave the house this morning, I was a bit shocked at how breezy it was. I kinda felt bad taking Brody to school in shorts, but I know he gets nice and sweaty as he runs around and plays.
So the potty training is not going so great. Brody has no problem sitting on the potty, but he hasn't gone since the other day at school. At school, they said he will sit and try, but he doesn't go. Everyone keeps telling me to relax and that one day, it will just "click." Considering my personality, I would like to know the exact day and time it will click. I think this is one of those situations where I am having a hard time because I can't control it. I have pretty much controlled everything in Brody's life up until now: when and how much he eats, when he goes to bed, when we takes his naps, what he wears. Unfortunately, this is the one thing that I can't control and it is driving me bonkers. I am constantly asking him if he needs to go and most of the time he will say no. Do I make him go sit? I don't want this to become a negative thing for him so I haven't been forcing him to go. I am just trying to be patient (which it definitely one of my weaknesses) but I am struggling. I am just trying to remind myself that there is no way he will be going to school with a diaper on so he will eventually get it.
Molly has a new trick. She has started clapping and it is hilarious. She pretty much claps all day. And no, I am not exaggerating. I got it on video last night and I will post it this weekend. I could just bottle her up right now.....she is such a doll. She is happy 99.9% of the time, laughing and smiling all the time. I don't know what Ted or I did to deserve 2 such good babies, but we are definitely blessed. I told Ted the other night, "If we would have had Molly first and Brody second, we would have thought Brody was bad! And he was a very good baby!"
I have been pretty emotional the last couple of days and I am constantly thanking God for all he has given me. A good friend of mine at work, Jackie, just buried her 27 year old daughter last week. Apparently, they think she had a massive heart attack. AT 27!!!! Can you believe that? I have seen a woman who is larger than life with such a bold personality crumble and it breaks my heart. I can not even imagine what she is going through right now and I know that her life will never be the same. While I firmly believe that all things happen for a reason, I definitely have a hard time believing that when a mother has to bury her child. It is not supposed to work that way. Mother's aren't built to withstand that kind of grief. Women are strong. I mean, for God's sake, we grow a human being in our bodies for nine months and then give birth to them. There is not much that a woman can't handle. But I don't care how strong you are, we are not meant to feel the pain that my friend Jackie is feeling.
Anyway....enough emotion for today. I hope everyone has a great weekend!
So the potty training is not going so great. Brody has no problem sitting on the potty, but he hasn't gone since the other day at school. At school, they said he will sit and try, but he doesn't go. Everyone keeps telling me to relax and that one day, it will just "click." Considering my personality, I would like to know the exact day and time it will click. I think this is one of those situations where I am having a hard time because I can't control it. I have pretty much controlled everything in Brody's life up until now: when and how much he eats, when he goes to bed, when we takes his naps, what he wears. Unfortunately, this is the one thing that I can't control and it is driving me bonkers. I am constantly asking him if he needs to go and most of the time he will say no. Do I make him go sit? I don't want this to become a negative thing for him so I haven't been forcing him to go. I am just trying to be patient (which it definitely one of my weaknesses) but I am struggling. I am just trying to remind myself that there is no way he will be going to school with a diaper on so he will eventually get it.
Molly has a new trick. She has started clapping and it is hilarious. She pretty much claps all day. And no, I am not exaggerating. I got it on video last night and I will post it this weekend. I could just bottle her up right now.....she is such a doll. She is happy 99.9% of the time, laughing and smiling all the time. I don't know what Ted or I did to deserve 2 such good babies, but we are definitely blessed. I told Ted the other night, "If we would have had Molly first and Brody second, we would have thought Brody was bad! And he was a very good baby!"
I have been pretty emotional the last couple of days and I am constantly thanking God for all he has given me. A good friend of mine at work, Jackie, just buried her 27 year old daughter last week. Apparently, they think she had a massive heart attack. AT 27!!!! Can you believe that? I have seen a woman who is larger than life with such a bold personality crumble and it breaks my heart. I can not even imagine what she is going through right now and I know that her life will never be the same. While I firmly believe that all things happen for a reason, I definitely have a hard time believing that when a mother has to bury her child. It is not supposed to work that way. Mother's aren't built to withstand that kind of grief. Women are strong. I mean, for God's sake, we grow a human being in our bodies for nine months and then give birth to them. There is not much that a woman can't handle. But I don't care how strong you are, we are not meant to feel the pain that my friend Jackie is feeling.
Anyway....enough emotion for today. I hope everyone has a great weekend!
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