I took this video yesterday. What I failed to capture was Emily's chin crashing into Michael's head, causing great distress for the both of them.....
Friday, February 22, 2008
Sailing Away
Sophie and Emily have been sick this week, nothing earth shattering, just random fevers and sore throats. I took both of them in yesterday, they were tested for strep and the flu and both were negative. Sophie stayed home from school again today. Her buddy Noah had the flu last week, then it turned into bronchitis. He was back to school later this week, but Kathleen decided to keep him home today as it was wearing him out. I offered to have him over here this morning, since she teaches at our preschool MWF.
We had a fun day, they started by playing hide and seek in the basement, then made boats out of boxes and empty wrapping paper tubes, and lots of packing tape. This project took on a life of it's own, as Noah decided to make his a Nick Jr boat, and Sophie a Disney boat. Oh, and each boat had a cell phone as well; Noah told us his was an Ipod too. (Yes, they live in a different world than the one I grew up in....B&W TV until I was a junior in high school, one phone in the entire house and it was located in the kitchen, woe was me!) They spent the morning creating their boats, trying to keep them safe from Michael and Emily, then "sailed" themselves around the house. Kathleen came over with Samuel about 1:30 to pick Noah up, and we had a chance to visit as well. For a cold and rainy day, it was perfect. Kids play, moms visit, what more could you ask for??
We think they may have been in cahoots about this "sick day" together, but it was a nice break from the daily school routine.
We had a fun day, they started by playing hide and seek in the basement, then made boats out of boxes and empty wrapping paper tubes, and lots of packing tape. This project took on a life of it's own, as Noah decided to make his a Nick Jr boat, and Sophie a Disney boat. Oh, and each boat had a cell phone as well; Noah told us his was an Ipod too. (Yes, they live in a different world than the one I grew up in....B&W TV until I was a junior in high school, one phone in the entire house and it was located in the kitchen, woe was me!) They spent the morning creating their boats, trying to keep them safe from Michael and Emily, then "sailed" themselves around the house. Kathleen came over with Samuel about 1:30 to pick Noah up, and we had a chance to visit as well. For a cold and rainy day, it was perfect. Kids play, moms visit, what more could you ask for??
We think they may have been in cahoots about this "sick day" together, but it was a nice break from the daily school routine.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Fun and Games
The kids are really playing well together these days; I don't know if it's because Michael and Emily are that much older, can speak more and can tell Sophie what they like and don't like, or if Sophie has finally realized that teasing them just gets her in trouble. Probably the former, I don't think the latter has even reached it's peak. Whatever the reason, it's nice that all three of them enjoy some of the same things. Making a tent is always a favorite, who didn't do this growing up?
Of course, Michael had to go the extra mile to climb up on the chair, and try and throw himself on the sheet that was the tent covering. I did put the camera down in time to stop him.
Another new game they enjoy, and could do over and over and over, is taking turns riding in Michael's tonka truck. They start in the kitchen, ride down the short hallway to the family room, where someone "catches" them. Here's Emily tonight after dinner, trying her best to catch Sophie.
For Sophie, dressing up is the be all and end all right now. The gaudier, the better. While I was reading to the twins tonight, she was in her room getting gussied up, complete with perfume and lip gloss. 
Valentine Kerchief: from Aunt Mary.
Ariel Sunglasses: a Happy Meal toy.
HSM pj's: just got yesterday from Nana.
Garrish tutu: $3 at Walmart.
Being the best dressed 6 year old around: Priceless
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Potty Talk
This post won't be of interest for those of you who are done with diapers. God love you, I hope to join you soon. I, however, am still knee deep in diapers. Between Michael and Emily, I change someone's diaper about 10-12 times a day. My motivation to get them trained is huge, from not only a cost standpoint, but I am just so tired of changing diapers; so over it.
Emily is making great progress, today she asked her teacher at school to take her to the potty, sat and did her business without a problem. YAY Emmy! I would say she is 90 percent trained for poop, and about 15 percent on tinkle. (sorry about the potty talk, it's just the terms we use in our house, so I am used to hearing these words, over and over, every day). I think I may have to show her the cool fairy panties Aunt Mary got her, and see if that sparks an interest in staying dry as well.
Michael is now beginning to show some interest, and I think this is coming about because he sees what his sister is doing, and doesn't want to be left out. He sits, we read, he jumps up and says "yay, Mi-kel do it", when he has done nothing. That's ok, I will sit with him whenever he wants, one of those times it might just happen. Tonight I learned that he may really know what he is talking about. Terry was with us tonight for dinner and bath, and in less than 45 minutes had changed Michael twice, both huge messes. So when I put him and Emily in the bathtub and he kind of squatted and told me "poop on potty", I didn't believe it. I turned to get the towel, and Emily started shrieking, I thought he had bit her. When I turned back around, the tub was full, and I mean full, of poop. Poor Emily was trying to stand up and get away, while Michael just looked up and said, "Mi-kel poop, Mommy".
Guess I'll start believing him now.
Emily is making great progress, today she asked her teacher at school to take her to the potty, sat and did her business without a problem. YAY Emmy! I would say she is 90 percent trained for poop, and about 15 percent on tinkle. (sorry about the potty talk, it's just the terms we use in our house, so I am used to hearing these words, over and over, every day). I think I may have to show her the cool fairy panties Aunt Mary got her, and see if that sparks an interest in staying dry as well.
Michael is now beginning to show some interest, and I think this is coming about because he sees what his sister is doing, and doesn't want to be left out. He sits, we read, he jumps up and says "yay, Mi-kel do it", when he has done nothing. That's ok, I will sit with him whenever he wants, one of those times it might just happen. Tonight I learned that he may really know what he is talking about. Terry was with us tonight for dinner and bath, and in less than 45 minutes had changed Michael twice, both huge messes. So when I put him and Emily in the bathtub and he kind of squatted and told me "poop on potty", I didn't believe it. I turned to get the towel, and Emily started shrieking, I thought he had bit her. When I turned back around, the tub was full, and I mean full, of poop. Poor Emily was trying to stand up and get away, while Michael just looked up and said, "Mi-kel poop, Mommy".
Guess I'll start believing him now.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Super Fun Tuesday
Here are a couple of videos I took today after we returned from MMO. Michael and Emily are really playing together now, as opposed to side by side. One of their favorite games is to look at each other around the baker's rack. It's hard to capture on the camera, but you can get the general idea.
Also a short film of them going up the stairs. I ask them about their classmate, Fisher, because last Thursday Miss Marsha told me that Michael had bit Fisher. Yikes, I have that child! Not only is Fisher a sweet little guy, but in the past week he got a new baby sister, whose name is ironically, Sophie. And his father is the Youth Pastor of the church. We talked about it at home, and Emily spent the weekend telling Michael, "No bite 'isher Mi-kels". There were no incidents today.
Yesterday I went to the Y for the first time in easily 3-4 months. I walked on the treadmill for 30 minutes, then some upper body weights. I have shin splints today, how pathetic is that? Just tells me I need to make it a regular thing. The kids love their nursery, they just remodeled and expanded it. The Y is literally 5 minutes from our house, I have no excuse not to make it there several times a week. So that's my new goal for non-school mornings. Michael did hit someone in the nursery yesterday though, it was a child about his age that stole his toy. Guess we need to work on sharing more....
Also a short film of them going up the stairs. I ask them about their classmate, Fisher, because last Thursday Miss Marsha told me that Michael had bit Fisher. Yikes, I have that child! Not only is Fisher a sweet little guy, but in the past week he got a new baby sister, whose name is ironically, Sophie. And his father is the Youth Pastor of the church. We talked about it at home, and Emily spent the weekend telling Michael, "No bite 'isher Mi-kels". There were no incidents today.
Yesterday I went to the Y for the first time in easily 3-4 months. I walked on the treadmill for 30 minutes, then some upper body weights. I have shin splints today, how pathetic is that? Just tells me I need to make it a regular thing. The kids love their nursery, they just remodeled and expanded it. The Y is literally 5 minutes from our house, I have no excuse not to make it there several times a week. So that's my new goal for non-school mornings. Michael did hit someone in the nursery yesterday though, it was a child about his age that stole his toy. Guess we need to work on sharing more....
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