Our backyard is way more fun now. James finished putting the swing-set together on Sunday, and the kiddos are thrilled. Thade and Dyan have had a great time getting to go out and play. Thade loves the slide, and Dylan likes to push the rides.
Monthly Archives: August 2008
I need just a little more time
This has been one busy and weird weekend. I needed to go to the store on Friday, but the day got away from me, so it didn’t happen. Saturday James and Thade were busy putting together the Swing-set, and then the rains set in for the day. I did manage to run to Dollar General for the bare necessities, Milk and Cat Food. Sunday we were still working on the swing-set, and James’ Mom came by to help.
We spent all Sunday afternoon outdoors and I still hadn’t made it to the store. The weird thing was as the day progressed I started feeling really bad and I started having sharp pains in my stomach. I was a little worried, so James watched the boys and I headed off to Urgent Care in the evening to have a few tests run. Everything came back negative, but the Doctor said that I might need to make an appointment with my regular physician to make sure that everything is o.k. with my c-section site. I have been doing a lot of lifting of kids and swing-sets, so maybe I’ve pulled a muscle or two. I’ll check back in with my Doctor if things aren’t better soon.
We finally made it to the store today, and thank goodness too we were just about out of everything. I also picked up a new Car Battery and hopefully my car will be up and running soon. I know James will be happy to have his car back full time.
I hope to spend the week catching up on all of the neglected housework, and baking a few treats too. It looks like we will have another busy week ahead of us here.
Mommy is not the IHOP
This Summer I have been one determined Mommy to help Thade eat and enjoy new foods, and try to lose his picky eating ways. Every night at dinner time Thade will ask “what is for dinner?” No matter what I say he will promptly add ” I don’t like it.” That is when I started saying “Mommy isn’t the IHOP, we are all having the same dinner!” That always gets a giggle from Thade.
I used to cave in and give in to the two weeks of nothing but grilled cheese sandwiches… But after Dylan came along and all of those extra dishes started to pile up, I decided no more extra menu items,we will be all be having the same. It has helped out, Thade still turns up his nose at many items, but he is giving new foods (including fruits and veggies) an honest try.
I take a little extra time and present Thade’s plate in a fun way, with kid sized portions. It also helps that Dylan will eat just about anything that you put on his plate, so Thade has to try the food too.
We are making great progress with our picky eater, and I’m happy that he is trying plenty of new foods. I know one day the picky eating won’t be a problem, the new problem will be attempting to keep the fridge stocked with two teenage boys in the house.
My Hubby’s Weekend Project
Can you guess what my hubby will be putting together this weekend? If you guessed a Swing-Set you are right. The boy’s super-cool Grandma got our family a new Swing-set, and we are all so happy! The weather has been rainy today, but James already has the frame finished and the swings on. I can’t wait for the yard to dry out a bit, and we can go out and play!
Thade is looking forward to playing on the slide, and I hope that Dylan enjoys the Baby swing. No matter what it will be so nice to have a safe place for the boy’s to go out and play.
Preschool Let’s Go!
Last night we signed up Thade for Preschool, and it looks like it is going to be a great school year.This will be his first year at Preschool and he is so excited. He even ran into a few of his friends at sign up. We brought Dylan along too, and he had a blast getting to play and run around the classroom.
Thade can’t wait to start school, and today we started a count down on the calendar. I’m thinking of a few fun activities that we can do before the school year begins. Thade can’t wait!