This weekend, I bought some cod. I made it for dinner last night - added some bread crumbs, salt and pepper, and baked it. Nothing special. When I bought it and made it, I fully intended it to be for Brian and me. I didn't figure the boys would touch it.
Getting ready for dinner, I put a little piece of fish on each of the boys plates, along with some vegetables. I wanted them to at least try it, then I was planning to make them "Daddy Sandwiches" (a.k.a. peanut butter and jelly). Imagine my surprise when the fish disappeared before the vegetables - and then they asked for more!
Cod will be added to our normal list of dinners, and I'll have to buy more the next time than I did this weekend!
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Watch out Mommy. Coming Through.
Jackson is obsessed with wagon rides. He would spend all day in the wagon if we let him.
Friday night when we got home from work, he had it in his head he was going for a wagon ride. We explained it was raining, and we couldn't take a ride...but he didn't care.
As soon as I got him out of his car seat, he was after the wagon. He grabbed the handle and was pulling it down between the van and the truck. I of course, was standing in the way. What does he say? "Watch out Mommy. Coming through."
I guess that was my fair warning.
It was funny enough that he said it, but what makes it even funnier for us - he learned it from a tow truck hauler toy that the boys have! He said it JUST like the truck - well, other than the Mommy part.
Friday night when we got home from work, he had it in his head he was going for a wagon ride. We explained it was raining, and we couldn't take a ride...but he didn't care.
As soon as I got him out of his car seat, he was after the wagon. He grabbed the handle and was pulling it down between the van and the truck. I of course, was standing in the way. What does he say? "Watch out Mommy. Coming through."
I guess that was my fair warning.
It was funny enough that he said it, but what makes it even funnier for us - he learned it from a tow truck hauler toy that the boys have! He said it JUST like the truck - well, other than the Mommy part.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Lincoln's first trip to the dentist
Last weekend, Lincoln tripped over his feet, and fell into a cart. He has quite the little raspberry burn on his chin, and he chipped his lower left tooth. It hasn't been bothering him, but we were advised to have it checked out by a dentist, just in case.
So, yesterday, I took him to see a pediatric dentist. I was nervous about the visit...afraid it might be like haircuts where we have to hold him in the chair, listen to him cry, and hope she doesn't buzz too much off.
The waiting room at the dentist office was great - they had toys for the kids to play with. Lincoln found one he liked, and drug it over by my chair. He played really well while I filled out all the preliminary paperwork. There were other kids in the play area, so he was hesitant to go and get another toy when he grew bored with his. Instead, he started looking at the pictures on the wall behind us, and telling me what was in the pictures, and what colors they were. He was really sweet and cute!
The doctor was running behind schedule, but he was a very patient little boy. We practiced in the morning how to show the dentist his teeth - he would open up really wide and say "Ahhhhh". I thought we were in good shape - until they took us back, and we sat in the chair. He got really quiet, looking around at all the equipment.
Luckily, they had him stay on my lap, like we do at the pediatrician's office. He was doing good till they wanted him to lay down and open his mouth. He fought a little bit, but definitely not as bad as it could have been. Thankfully, the chip isn't a big deal! The tooth next to it is a little loose, so we have to be careful to keep him from biting into things for a week, but otherwise, good.
After the dentist checked out his teeth, she asked if he wanted a balloon animal, and if so what animal. His face lit up. She mentioned a doggie, or a giraffe...all he did was smile. I told them that he loves animals, and any animal would do, but then we started saying different animals, and when I said a baby elephant...well, his smile went even wider! So, we walked out of the office with piece of mind knowing he is fine...and a gray baby elephant balloon animal in tow!
The baby elephant had to sit with us at the table last night for dinner...and again at breakfast this morning. After breakfast, Lincoln actually gave his baby elephant to Jackson! It was so sweet for him to share something that he loves with his brother, as he knew his brother would love it too!
Definitely made this mom proud, and gave me hope that we are doing something right raising these boys!
So, yesterday, I took him to see a pediatric dentist. I was nervous about the visit...afraid it might be like haircuts where we have to hold him in the chair, listen to him cry, and hope she doesn't buzz too much off.
The waiting room at the dentist office was great - they had toys for the kids to play with. Lincoln found one he liked, and drug it over by my chair. He played really well while I filled out all the preliminary paperwork. There were other kids in the play area, so he was hesitant to go and get another toy when he grew bored with his. Instead, he started looking at the pictures on the wall behind us, and telling me what was in the pictures, and what colors they were. He was really sweet and cute!
The doctor was running behind schedule, but he was a very patient little boy. We practiced in the morning how to show the dentist his teeth - he would open up really wide and say "Ahhhhh". I thought we were in good shape - until they took us back, and we sat in the chair. He got really quiet, looking around at all the equipment.
Luckily, they had him stay on my lap, like we do at the pediatrician's office. He was doing good till they wanted him to lay down and open his mouth. He fought a little bit, but definitely not as bad as it could have been. Thankfully, the chip isn't a big deal! The tooth next to it is a little loose, so we have to be careful to keep him from biting into things for a week, but otherwise, good.
After the dentist checked out his teeth, she asked if he wanted a balloon animal, and if so what animal. His face lit up. She mentioned a doggie, or a giraffe...all he did was smile. I told them that he loves animals, and any animal would do, but then we started saying different animals, and when I said a baby elephant...well, his smile went even wider! So, we walked out of the office with piece of mind knowing he is fine...and a gray baby elephant balloon animal in tow!
The baby elephant had to sit with us at the table last night for dinner...and again at breakfast this morning. After breakfast, Lincoln actually gave his baby elephant to Jackson! It was so sweet for him to share something that he loves with his brother, as he knew his brother would love it too!
Definitely made this mom proud, and gave me hope that we are doing something right raising these boys!
"Sock-Her" ball
Spring is definitely here. The kids are outside playing, the trees leaves are filling in. It's been an amazingly calm winter.
Jackson has become our personal spotter when we are in the van driving everywhere. He points out the school buses, water, and now....soccer balls! We drive by a few different soccer facilities on our way home from work each night, and he doesn't get excited about the kids that are playing, but that they have a soccer ball! It is absolutely adorable, and makes Brian and I smile widely each time he says it. Trying to get it on video for future happy memories, but you know how kids are!
Jackson has become our personal spotter when we are in the van driving everywhere. He points out the school buses, water, and now....soccer balls! We drive by a few different soccer facilities on our way home from work each night, and he doesn't get excited about the kids that are playing, but that they have a soccer ball! It is absolutely adorable, and makes Brian and I smile widely each time he says it. Trying to get it on video for future happy memories, but you know how kids are!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Wah-ter
It is amazing how fast kids change and pick up on things.
Both of the boys know our route to and from daycare. In the mornings, Jackson knows that when we round this one turn, there is "wah-ter"....a small pond that has a fountain in it. He points out the "wah-ter" every day. He also knows there is more "wah-ter" at the one stop light - and that one also gets a special "goose" call-out. He now points out water everywhere!
One night last week, we ventured away from our usual route home as we needed to go to the grocery store. The boys were concerned, and began telling us "No - this way" and pointing in the direction we normally take. We explained we were going to the store, then we would go home. Now, each night, the boys try to tell us which way to go - "No, this way daddy." And they point in whichever direction they want to go.
I remember being five or so before I knew when my parents took a different route to my grandparents house, but these boys are only 2. Do they seriously KNOW our route? Should we be mixing it up more?
Both of the boys know our route to and from daycare. In the mornings, Jackson knows that when we round this one turn, there is "wah-ter"....a small pond that has a fountain in it. He points out the "wah-ter" every day. He also knows there is more "wah-ter" at the one stop light - and that one also gets a special "goose" call-out. He now points out water everywhere!
One night last week, we ventured away from our usual route home as we needed to go to the grocery store. The boys were concerned, and began telling us "No - this way" and pointing in the direction we normally take. We explained we were going to the store, then we would go home. Now, each night, the boys try to tell us which way to go - "No, this way daddy." And they point in whichever direction they want to go.
I remember being five or so before I knew when my parents took a different route to my grandparents house, but these boys are only 2. Do they seriously KNOW our route? Should we be mixing it up more?
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Watch out for the cart...
Saturday night, my family held a Euchre tournament to raise money for our Relay for Life event coming up in June. We didn't have quite as good of a turn out as we had hoped, but it was a really fun night with those who were able to attend!
We held the tournament in the basement at the school in Blakeslee. The boys were excited from the time we pulled in as it has a very nice big playground. They played outside with Brian for a while so that I could help get things set up inside. When they came inside they were just crazy - running around, full of energy.
Unfortunately, Lincoln was running a bit too much. He tripped over his feet and fell into a cart that is there for moving food and supplies from the stock closet to the kitchen. At first, we didn't think it was too bad, as there wasn't any blood. However, before long, the skid mark started showing on his chin. After that, we noticed that he chipped his bottom left tooth!
It doesn't seem to be bothering him, but the dentist recommended getting it checked out to ensure there isn't any damage to the root which would affect his permanent tooth when it comes in. We go Thursday - wish us luck with our first trip to the dentist!
His chin looks pretty bad - it bruises a little bit more each day. Guess he hit harder than we thought!
We held the tournament in the basement at the school in Blakeslee. The boys were excited from the time we pulled in as it has a very nice big playground. They played outside with Brian for a while so that I could help get things set up inside. When they came inside they were just crazy - running around, full of energy.
Unfortunately, Lincoln was running a bit too much. He tripped over his feet and fell into a cart that is there for moving food and supplies from the stock closet to the kitchen. At first, we didn't think it was too bad, as there wasn't any blood. However, before long, the skid mark started showing on his chin. After that, we noticed that he chipped his bottom left tooth!
It doesn't seem to be bothering him, but the dentist recommended getting it checked out to ensure there isn't any damage to the root which would affect his permanent tooth when it comes in. We go Thursday - wish us luck with our first trip to the dentist!
His chin looks pretty bad - it bruises a little bit more each day. Guess he hit harder than we thought!
Hold you....
Seems both of my boys are like their cousin Lylah!
I spent a few days at home last week with Jackson, who had an ear infection. He was quite the little cuddler when he wasn't feeling well.
Evidently, when he got a bit fussy, I would say "Do you want me to hold you?" and he would say yes. After he was feeling better (and even again this morning), he reached up for me and said "Hold you Mommy!" Again, Lylah used to say this all the time! Love it!
I spent a few days at home last week with Jackson, who had an ear infection. He was quite the little cuddler when he wasn't feeling well.
Evidently, when he got a bit fussy, I would say "Do you want me to hold you?" and he would say yes. After he was feeling better (and even again this morning), he reached up for me and said "Hold you Mommy!" Again, Lylah used to say this all the time! Love it!
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