Kate and Sam spent the night with their grandparents on Monday so I could attend a meeting and then work the next day. While they were trying to dress Kate for bed, she fussed and wriggled and basically refused to put her pjs on (that's not unusual for me, but usually she's better for grandma and granddad). They put her down and she grabbed them by the finger, walked into the bathroom and pointed to the bathtub, saying "Bath!" So, they gave her a bath, and she put on her pjs and went straight to bed.
The girl knows what she wants.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Well Check for Kate
Ha, I guess that is sort of funny, because we did make 3 trips to the doctor last week, most of which not because she was especially well. We're still in the winter of sickness, and we've all had an enduring cold. I took Kate first on Wednesday and they diagnosed her with double ear infections and "possibly" RSV. Apparently no need to diagnose the RSV because antibiotic will help both. Later that day I took Sam, just to check out his cough, which was fine. He was complaining that it hurt when he coughed, so I guess it's worth the $15 to check it out. Finally, the well check on Friday.
By Friday, Kate was looking better in the ear/chest areas. She was 32" tall and just under 27 pounds (I think). She was 90% in height, 92% in weight, and 97% in head circumference (don't tell her, she's sensitive). She took the shots like a champ. The first didn't even bring on a flinch. The second caused her to look a little peeved, and the third brought tears. Only for about 5 seconds though, because by the time I picked her up, she was fine. What a woman.
By Friday, Kate was looking better in the ear/chest areas. She was 32" tall and just under 27 pounds (I think). She was 90% in height, 92% in weight, and 97% in head circumference (don't tell her, she's sensitive). She took the shots like a champ. The first didn't even bring on a flinch. The second caused her to look a little peeved, and the third brought tears. Only for about 5 seconds though, because by the time I picked her up, she was fine. What a woman.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Scenic Hutch, pt 1
We've had a good weekend visiting my parents in Hutchinson. Sam has really had some funny and sweet moments this weekend, and I wanted to write a few down before I forget them.
Yesterday, he was in my parents' car looking at all of the tree limbs gathered at the side of the road from recent storms. "Wow,", he said, "You sure have had lots of damage here."
When I put him down for his nap today, he said, "Mom, did you and dad decide to let us stay one more night because I asked so nicely?"
"Not really," I said, "But it didn't hurt.
I also told him how blessed we were to have such a great family and he was to have so many people who love him. He said, "And a mom that is so special." Stu said he must want something.
Both Kate and Sam have had a good time, although we're all a little sick. Just kind of a head cold/cough thing-- what's new? Kate has been talking more-- she says Mamaw and Papaw pretty clearly now. They each have special rooms and special things they like to do with mamaw and papaw. Sam likes to play trains incessantly-- I never thought I"d see my dad get tired of playing trains. Kate likes to play the piano and eat and dance to the music from their Hallmark snowmen. It's been a nice visit.
Yesterday, he was in my parents' car looking at all of the tree limbs gathered at the side of the road from recent storms. "Wow,", he said, "You sure have had lots of damage here."
When I put him down for his nap today, he said, "Mom, did you and dad decide to let us stay one more night because I asked so nicely?"
"Not really," I said, "But it didn't hurt.
I also told him how blessed we were to have such a great family and he was to have so many people who love him. He said, "And a mom that is so special." Stu said he must want something.
Both Kate and Sam have had a good time, although we're all a little sick. Just kind of a head cold/cough thing-- what's new? Kate has been talking more-- she says Mamaw and Papaw pretty clearly now. They each have special rooms and special things they like to do with mamaw and papaw. Sam likes to play trains incessantly-- I never thought I"d see my dad get tired of playing trains. Kate likes to play the piano and eat and dance to the music from their Hallmark snowmen. It's been a nice visit.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Parenting Success
We had a great weekend last weekend-- not too much craziness. I even cooked dinner every night. One morning when I was cutting Sam's toenails, we were talking about how much they, and he, had grown. He said, "We all grow in wisdom and stature and favor with God and with man, right mommy?" I couldn't believe it. The verse he was quoting is the verse we've prayed over him since his first moments. To hear him say it back was such a thrill. We haven't worked on that with him or tried to get him to know it, I just try to include it in our evening prayers on occasion. Anyway, it was a great moment to know that he is hearing our prayers and that HE is hearing them too.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Christmas Pics
Here are a few of the pics of the last month or so that I neglected to post. I think you can figure out what's what....
Wedding Duties
Sam was asked yesterday to be the ring bearer in a wedding this summer. Unfortunately, Sam was pretty strung out when he was asked from his crazy weekend, so he cried and said "No way! I'm not doing that!"
Stu and I talked with him last night and explained his duties-- you know, carry the pillow, walk down the aisle, be a big helper. He said, "I want to walk down the aisle with Kate."
We responded, "Well, buddy, the bride and groom pick their special friends to be in the wedding, and she has already asked a little girl she used to babysit."
"But she's a stranger mom. And I'm not going to marry her."
OH. Well that explained a lot. "No, buddy, you don't have to marry her. Only the bride and groom will be getting married."
After that and a little explanation about the present big helpers get, he agreed to the duties and called the groom back to accept. I did hear him offer up his own pillow for the job, but we'll deal with that later.
Stu and I talked with him last night and explained his duties-- you know, carry the pillow, walk down the aisle, be a big helper. He said, "I want to walk down the aisle with Kate."
We responded, "Well, buddy, the bride and groom pick their special friends to be in the wedding, and she has already asked a little girl she used to babysit."
"But she's a stranger mom. And I'm not going to marry her."
OH. Well that explained a lot. "No, buddy, you don't have to marry her. Only the bride and groom will be getting married."
After that and a little explanation about the present big helpers get, he agreed to the duties and called the groom back to accept. I did hear him offer up his own pillow for the job, but we'll deal with that later.
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