Saturday was one of the best days that we have had for a while.
We spent the WHOLE DAY together as a family - all 4 of us.
We participated in the Miami County Relay for Life event, in memory of Brian's mom. Janice participated as a cancer survivor last year, and we wanted to be a part of this wonderful event to honor her fight against cancer.
We were outside most of the day - and the boys loved it! We spent our time eating, talking with family, walking, and chasing the boys around. The boys had a great time watching their cousins play in the bouncy house, and then walking and playing with their cousins, aunts and uncles. We had a hard time getting them to leave at ten o'clock that night! The rain held off, and the supermoon was the perfect capper to the beautiful day.
We thank God for bringing all of us together for this amazing event, and we know that Grandma Hart was very proud and happy to see almost all of her grandkids together, enjoying each other's company.
Our Family
Monday, May 7, 2012
Sweet dreams
It really is true that the parents learn as much from their children as they teach them.
I have learned a lot about myself in the past few months, mostly in hearing what I say be said back to me.
Sweet dreams.
I didn't even realize I was saying it...that's the funny part.
For the past few weeks, the boys have insisted that Mommy rock them to sleep. So, we rock for a few moments, then into their cribs they go - while they are still awake. I give the first one of them a kiss, lay them down on their pillow, cover them with their little blankets, rub their back, tell them I love them, and that I'll see them in the morning. Then, I repeat the same process with the second one.
And evidently, somewhere in there, I tell them "Sweet Dreams", because it is now part of Jackson's nighttime (and naptime) routine. First, he snuggles down in the corner of his crib. Then I hear "I love you Mommy. Sweet Dreams Mommy".
Sweet dreams indeed. My boys are the best dreams come true ever!
I have learned a lot about myself in the past few months, mostly in hearing what I say be said back to me.
Sweet dreams.
I didn't even realize I was saying it...that's the funny part.
For the past few weeks, the boys have insisted that Mommy rock them to sleep. So, we rock for a few moments, then into their cribs they go - while they are still awake. I give the first one of them a kiss, lay them down on their pillow, cover them with their little blankets, rub their back, tell them I love them, and that I'll see them in the morning. Then, I repeat the same process with the second one.
And evidently, somewhere in there, I tell them "Sweet Dreams", because it is now part of Jackson's nighttime (and naptime) routine. First, he snuggles down in the corner of his crib. Then I hear "I love you Mommy. Sweet Dreams Mommy".
Sweet dreams indeed. My boys are the best dreams come true ever!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Chicken...
Most nights, I feel like I'm raising a vegetarian.
Lincoln REFUSES to eat his meat. Some nights, he won't even try it. It's a constant struggle, and we try everything to get him to eat it - even the "if you take 2 bites of meat, then you can have some candy". Not even candy works.
Earlier this week, I shared how the boys both loved the cod that I baked over the weekend. Even Lincoln. Some could argue that is seafood - not meat. But last night...I tried a new recipe (very simple) for baking chicken breasts with lemon juice and paprika - Lincoln LOVED it! I bet he ate close to a half a chicken breast! He just kept asking for more...and I kept giving it to him. Guess this new chicken will also be part of our usual meal rotation now!
Lincoln REFUSES to eat his meat. Some nights, he won't even try it. It's a constant struggle, and we try everything to get him to eat it - even the "if you take 2 bites of meat, then you can have some candy". Not even candy works.
Earlier this week, I shared how the boys both loved the cod that I baked over the weekend. Even Lincoln. Some could argue that is seafood - not meat. But last night...I tried a new recipe (very simple) for baking chicken breasts with lemon juice and paprika - Lincoln LOVED it! I bet he ate close to a half a chicken breast! He just kept asking for more...and I kept giving it to him. Guess this new chicken will also be part of our usual meal rotation now!
Ear infection...
A few weeks ago, I was home with Jackson for a few days as he was running a fever. We took him to the doctor, and found out he had an ear infection. The doctor gave us an antibiotic, and asked us to come back in two weeks for a recheck.
We took little man back to the doctor yesterday - and they still look the same. We had a feeling the infection wasn't gone, as the past few nights have been very rough. Jackson has been waking up and crying/fussing most of the night between 12:30 and 4:00. It's been a very rough few nights.
So, we are trying another antibiotic...please say a few prayers that this takes care of it!
We took little man back to the doctor yesterday - and they still look the same. We had a feeling the infection wasn't gone, as the past few nights have been very rough. Jackson has been waking up and crying/fussing most of the night between 12:30 and 4:00. It's been a very rough few nights.
So, we are trying another antibiotic...please say a few prayers that this takes care of it!
He hears me...but doesn't listen...
Another story from Monday night with the boys alone...
Things went fairly well being on my own with the boys Monday night. We had a few "patience challenges", but nothing major.
They were calling for storms around 7:00, so we quickly made tacos for dinner when we got home. Boy did the boys love their tacos! Lincoln even had seconds. As soon as they finished dinner, I whisked them upstairs to finish baths before the storms hit.
We took our usual routine - we all go upstairs, pick out pajamas in their room, and then head into the bathroom to get out the towels, washcloths, etc. The boys were chatting and playing, so I picked out their pajamas by myself (hoping to avoid the fight over who gets to wear which pajamas). When I walked into the bedroom where the boys were playing, I heard Jackson say "Put the pajamas on the bed please!"
I cracked up laughing. Each night when they pick out their pajamas, this is exactly what I say in an attempt to keep them focused on the task. He doesn't always listen, and most nights I have to say this more than once. Guess this just shows he knows our routine, and he does hear me - he just doesn't always do what he's told!
Things went fairly well being on my own with the boys Monday night. We had a few "patience challenges", but nothing major.
They were calling for storms around 7:00, so we quickly made tacos for dinner when we got home. Boy did the boys love their tacos! Lincoln even had seconds. As soon as they finished dinner, I whisked them upstairs to finish baths before the storms hit.
We took our usual routine - we all go upstairs, pick out pajamas in their room, and then head into the bathroom to get out the towels, washcloths, etc. The boys were chatting and playing, so I picked out their pajamas by myself (hoping to avoid the fight over who gets to wear which pajamas). When I walked into the bedroom where the boys were playing, I heard Jackson say "Put the pajamas on the bed please!"
I cracked up laughing. Each night when they pick out their pajamas, this is exactly what I say in an attempt to keep them focused on the task. He doesn't always listen, and most nights I have to say this more than once. Guess this just shows he knows our routine, and he does hear me - he just doesn't always do what he's told!
Splash!
I've mentioned in the past week how Jackson is always pointing out different things on our path to and from daycare - water, goose, school bus. Lincoln is usually pretty quiet, so when he spoke up Monday night on the drive home, I was doubly shocked. First - he was the one pointing things out, and second - what he said!
We were nearing the one little pond on our route home that has fountain in it. You really can't see much of the pond, but you see the water coming up into the air. Jackson has always called it water, and we confirm by saying yes, it's a water fountain. Well, Lincoln had a different take on it - "Splash!"
This made complete sense, but I have NO idea how he got there! Someday, maybe I will understand what is going on inside their heads!
We were nearing the one little pond on our route home that has fountain in it. You really can't see much of the pond, but you see the water coming up into the air. Jackson has always called it water, and we confirm by saying yes, it's a water fountain. Well, Lincoln had a different take on it - "Splash!"
This made complete sense, but I have NO idea how he got there! Someday, maybe I will understand what is going on inside their heads!
The little assistant
Brian left work early on Monday to head out of town for an engagement, so I got the whole evening with the boys by myself!
When I stopped to pick them up at daycare, the one caregiver was smiling ear to ear watching Jackson run into my arms. She very proudly informed me that Jackson had been a great little helper for her all day long! She's usually in the office, but helps out in the classrooms from time to time. He loves "helping" (bossing the other kids around)! She thought it was cute, and even wrote on his report card for the day "Thank you for being my assistant!"
He really should have been our first born. Brian's theory - he went in first, so that actually makes him our oldest!
Happy Wednesday!
When I stopped to pick them up at daycare, the one caregiver was smiling ear to ear watching Jackson run into my arms. She very proudly informed me that Jackson had been a great little helper for her all day long! She's usually in the office, but helps out in the classrooms from time to time. He loves "helping" (bossing the other kids around)! She thought it was cute, and even wrote on his report card for the day "Thank you for being my assistant!"
He really should have been our first born. Brian's theory - he went in first, so that actually makes him our oldest!
Happy Wednesday!
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