Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
the new arrangements
Well, as of Tuesday, we have new sleeping arrangements. I haven't completely processed how I feel about it yet - but I'm a little sad. I don't really know why. Probably because a crib and a pack-n-play don't really fit all that nicely in the girls' room. It's just a bit cramped.
I suppose I should be more specific.
Brynn and Avery no longer share a crib.
The morning of the change we heard Avery scream her scream that could only mean one thing.
Brynn bit her.
She has been a bit of a biter lately. She has bit me on several occasions, and it really hurts - even though she's usually biting my leg, through my jeans. It still hurts.
So I can only imagine how it feels for Avery.
I really don't even know what to do about it.
I try to tell Brynn "no bite," as firm as I can muster - but really, she's 9 months old, all she does is smile her cute little smile and go about her biting.
Anyway, Brynn stays in the crib, Avery gets the pack-n-play. I feel a little bad, like Avery is getting demoted or something - but my reasoning for putting her in there, is she is the climber. My guess is she will be the first one to figure out how to climb out of wherever we put her, and the pack-n-play is a shorter fall.
(Yes, that is a completely bare, very pink wall. Nothing on it. Boring. I have no decorating sense what-so-ever, so for now, it's just going to be a bare. very. pink. wall.)
I suppose I should be more specific.
Brynn and Avery no longer share a crib.
The morning of the change we heard Avery scream her scream that could only mean one thing.
Brynn bit her.
She has been a bit of a biter lately. She has bit me on several occasions, and it really hurts - even though she's usually biting my leg, through my jeans. It still hurts.
So I can only imagine how it feels for Avery.
I really don't even know what to do about it.
I try to tell Brynn "no bite," as firm as I can muster - but really, she's 9 months old, all she does is smile her cute little smile and go about her biting.
Anyway, Brynn stays in the crib, Avery gets the pack-n-play. I feel a little bad, like Avery is getting demoted or something - but my reasoning for putting her in there, is she is the climber. My guess is she will be the first one to figure out how to climb out of wherever we put her, and the pack-n-play is a shorter fall.
(Yes, that is a completely bare, very pink wall. Nothing on it. Boring. I have no decorating sense what-so-ever, so for now, it's just going to be a bare. very. pink. wall.)
Monday, November 9, 2009
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to my soon-to-be sister-in-law, Valerie!! If only you knew what you were getting into before you said "yes"! :)
Ya know, my elbow still hurts from darts...
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to my brother, Jim!!
I have all sorts of corny stuff I could say, but lets just stick with: you deserve to have a great day today!
I love you, man!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
9 month check up
Avery & Brynn are 9 months.
Already.
They were supposed to get their flu booster at their check up this morning, but they ran out. I'm hearing that a lot, no more flu shots available. I have my theories, but I'm going to keep them to myself.
Back to the girls.
Wow ~ we have never been accused of being small people, and it looks like the same will hold true for all our children. We grow 'em big, I guess!
Avery - birth - 7lbs 15oz, 19-1/4"
Avery - 6 mo. - 17lbs 10oz, 26.5"
Avery - 9 mo. - 20lbs 7oz, 28"
Brynn - 6 mo. - 17lbs, 27"
Brynn - 9 mo. - 19 lbs, 29.5"
Developmentally, the girls are basically at the same spot - sitting themselves up, crawling, babbling, clapping. Brynn can't quite pull herself up to standing yet, but not for lack of trying! Avery is a mover and a shaker - she pulls up like it's nobody's business! She has also been standing by herself for a couple seconds when we let go of her.
These girls have places to be! Have you ever tried clipping a 9 month old's finger nails? It's hard. They don't want to hold still. Ever. Even for a little bit.
Speaking of bits. That's what they eat. Bits. It's great - frees me up to actually eat a meal while it's still mostly warm. I still give them thicker purees from time-to-time, but they actually snub their noses! They recognize they are being fed something different than what we are eating, and they get mad! So, for the most part, they eat everything we eat - just in bits.
We still have the girls in their infant car seats, but pretty soon they won't fit. I'm pretty sure Evan was 10 months when we moved him to his bigger car seat, and that will be about the same time for A & B as well.
They are just plain fun. This is a good age, sometimes I just sit back and watch them explore their surroundings. It's always interesting to see what they find fascinating. Often times they have their noses pressed up against the patio door looking outside. If I forget to pick up the dog bowls, Avery heads for that - and if I leave a towel hanging on the rack in the kitchen, Brynn heads for that.
I had forgotten how much work it was to baby proof a home. I think they pulled down a lamp at least 3 times before I finally just rearranged the furniture so they couldn't get to it.
So for now, I'll just have to stick them in the laundry basket to keep them in one place.
Already.
They were supposed to get their flu booster at their check up this morning, but they ran out. I'm hearing that a lot, no more flu shots available. I have my theories, but I'm going to keep them to myself.
Back to the girls.
Wow ~ we have never been accused of being small people, and it looks like the same will hold true for all our children. We grow 'em big, I guess!
Avery - birth - 7lbs 15oz, 19-1/4"
Avery - 2 mo. - 10 lbs 2oz, 22-3/4"
Avery - 4 mo. - 14lbs 10oz, 25-3/4"Avery - 6 mo. - 17lbs 10oz, 26.5"
Avery - 9 mo. - 20lbs 7oz, 28"
Brynn - birth - 6lbs 7oz, 19-1/4"
Brynn - 2 mo. - 9lbs 8oz, 22-1/4"
Brynn - 4 mo. - 13lbs 13oz, 25-1/4"Brynn - 6 mo. - 17lbs, 27"
Brynn - 9 mo. - 19 lbs, 29.5"
Developmentally, the girls are basically at the same spot - sitting themselves up, crawling, babbling, clapping. Brynn can't quite pull herself up to standing yet, but not for lack of trying! Avery is a mover and a shaker - she pulls up like it's nobody's business! She has also been standing by herself for a couple seconds when we let go of her.
These girls have places to be! Have you ever tried clipping a 9 month old's finger nails? It's hard. They don't want to hold still. Ever. Even for a little bit.
Speaking of bits. That's what they eat. Bits. It's great - frees me up to actually eat a meal while it's still mostly warm. I still give them thicker purees from time-to-time, but they actually snub their noses! They recognize they are being fed something different than what we are eating, and they get mad! So, for the most part, they eat everything we eat - just in bits.
We still have the girls in their infant car seats, but pretty soon they won't fit. I'm pretty sure Evan was 10 months when we moved him to his bigger car seat, and that will be about the same time for A & B as well.
They are just plain fun. This is a good age, sometimes I just sit back and watch them explore their surroundings. It's always interesting to see what they find fascinating. Often times they have their noses pressed up against the patio door looking outside. If I forget to pick up the dog bowls, Avery heads for that - and if I leave a towel hanging on the rack in the kitchen, Brynn heads for that.
I had forgotten how much work it was to baby proof a home. I think they pulled down a lamp at least 3 times before I finally just rearranged the furniture so they couldn't get to it.
So for now, I'll just have to stick them in the laundry basket to keep them in one place.
the fun to be had
Do you ever wonder to yourself throughout the day... I wonder what the Krew is up to? How do they fill their day?
Well, here is the answer:
We sit in laundry baskets.
And flop around in them.
And I stand on a chair to take pictures.
And then I have to explain to Evan why we shouldn't stand on chairs.
Monday, November 2, 2009
A VERY Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday, to my Grandma. I won't post her age, 'cause it's a girl thing ~ but I will say that she has many years of wisdom wrapped up in the beautiful woman that she is. I can't wait to celebrate in person next year!!
I love you, Grandma!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
38wks3days
It's hard to believe the girls have been outside as long as they were inside.
Today they are 38 weeks and 3 days old (although I tend to think I was the full 40 weeks, but that's a different story).
Wow.
So, as fast as the time has been flying by - I can only imagine that I will blink and my kids will be teenagers already.
And right about that time I am going to be pulling out this picture...
...and *gently* reminding Avery & Brynn there was a time when they BEGGED to help me with the dishes.
Do you suppose that will work? :)
Today they are 38 weeks and 3 days old (although I tend to think I was the full 40 weeks, but that's a different story).
Wow.
So, as fast as the time has been flying by - I can only imagine that I will blink and my kids will be teenagers already.
And right about that time I am going to be pulling out this picture...
...and *gently* reminding Avery & Brynn there was a time when they BEGGED to help me with the dishes.
Do you suppose that will work? :)
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
1st Trip to the Dentist
Evan had his very 1st dentist appointment this morning!
I took him with me to my appointment on Monday so he could watch them clean my teeth and see all the instruments they use. He was FULL of questions! Of course, his two favorite parts were getting to wear the dentist gloves (and notice he didn't take them off until we got home!), and getting to pick out a toy at the end!
So this morning was his turn. I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I really thought he wouldn't let them stick anything in his mouth.
But, as you can see, he did great!
It certainly didn't hurt that they had a TV on the ceiling that he could watch.
In fact, he even reminded the dentist that she was in his way...
I took him with me to my appointment on Monday so he could watch them clean my teeth and see all the instruments they use. He was FULL of questions! Of course, his two favorite parts were getting to wear the dentist gloves (and notice he didn't take them off until we got home!), and getting to pick out a toy at the end!
So this morning was his turn. I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I really thought he wouldn't let them stick anything in his mouth.
But, as you can see, he did great!
It certainly didn't hurt that they had a TV on the ceiling that he could watch.
In fact, he even reminded the dentist that she was in his way...
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