I love that Blake will give me a hug and tell me he loves me, out of the blue!
He got some Spiderman bubblebath for Christmas. When we used it for the first time, he got in the tub and was looking around....he looks up at me and says, "Momma, where's spiderman??" LOL!!
He didn't want me to take down Christmas decorations...he thought Santa was going to come every night! He had fun with Christmas this year, not sure that he quite gets it yet. He was awake at 5am Christmas morning, but we had to remind him that Santa came and there were presents under the tree for him. He enjoyed seeing Christmas lights when we were out in about in the dark.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Cora - 2months
Hard to believe my little princess is 2 months old already. She had her checkup today and she is right on track. She was 12lb, 5oz and 23 inches long. Things that she likes - mommy, Blake, Daddy...pretty much anyone that will talk to her. She's very content, only fusses if she's hungry or gassy, for the most part. I don't remember Blake being this content. Of course she is competing with Blake for attention, so she probably figures it's easier just to be content! LOL! Will have to do a photo session tomorrow night after Blake goes to bed. :-)
Monday, December 7, 2009
Things Daddy says...
I try to keep this blog to keep track of funny things Blake says and does and the milestones that he hits. Well, I can't help but make note of a couple things his Dad has said this last week....
I was in the bathroom and over heard Tom opening up a box we had gotten in the mail, and tell Blake "Blake, go get me a knife.....Um, never mind, I'll get it!"
Then, apparently Blake said "Oh Damn" in front of Tom, while I was in the laundry room. All I heard was, "Blake, don't you ever say that again....now go tell your Mom what you just said." No wonder the poor kid gets confused!
Tonight, I was bundling Blake up to get him ready to go outside with Tom. I was trying to convince him to put his gloves on because it's pretty cold outside. He tells me with the most serious expression on his face, "I'll put my hands in my pocket.....Don't worry momma." So cute!
I was in the bathroom and over heard Tom opening up a box we had gotten in the mail, and tell Blake "Blake, go get me a knife.....Um, never mind, I'll get it!"
Then, apparently Blake said "Oh Damn" in front of Tom, while I was in the laundry room. All I heard was, "Blake, don't you ever say that again....now go tell your Mom what you just said." No wonder the poor kid gets confused!
Tonight, I was bundling Blake up to get him ready to go outside with Tom. I was trying to convince him to put his gloves on because it's pretty cold outside. He tells me with the most serious expression on his face, "I'll put my hands in my pocket.....Don't worry momma." So cute!
Potty Training
Tried Blake out on the potty tonight...after a few small candy bars, some root beer, and about 45 minutes...he finally peed!!! He called everyone to tell them about it, although the first person he wanted to call was Virgil! He called Grama and Virgil, Aunt Jody, Uncle Jeff, Grama Mya, Grama Arbaugh, Grandpa Regentin, Erin, Trish & Fred, Aunt Suzette, Aunt Peggy, Uncle Todd & Aunt Kristin...I'm sure there were more, but I don't remember who else! I'm SO proud of him....just hope he keeps it up!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Cora
Poor Cora has a cold at only 6 weeks old. She went to the doctor 11/30/09 and with clothes on, she weighed 11lb, 8oz. Growing like crazy! She smiles every now and then, but I don't think it's intentional or because of recognition of faces or voices just yet..but it won't be long!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Bad Dream
Blake woke up the other night from what we figure was a bad dream. He came into our room about midnight talking about the animals and snakes in his big boy bed. Poor thing! It took Tom about an hour to get him settled down and convinced to go back to bed. I thought he might have forgotten about it by the next day, but when he went down for his nap yesterday, he told me about the snakes in his bed, but he still went down ok!
Hard to believe Cora will be a month old tomorrow already. This month flew by! She is doing good and still sleeping a lot. We have her switched to formula now, just trying to figure out which one works best for her. She has a case of baby acne right now, so hopefully that will pass. Either way, she is still beautiful!
Hard to believe Cora will be a month old tomorrow already. This month flew by! She is doing good and still sleeping a lot. We have her switched to formula now, just trying to figure out which one works best for her. She has a case of baby acne right now, so hopefully that will pass. Either way, she is still beautiful!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Blake's sayings and doings....
Blake has been counting to 15 for about a month now. He could count to 10 and say his ABC's before he turned 2!
His new thing lately is...he always asks what EVERYTHING is....and then he takes it a step further and always asks "What does it do?" He's very curious, but that will make him that much smarter!
We are still working on colors...he's not doing quite as well with them!
He does know a few shapes...circle, rectangle, triangle, square and oval.
He is now starting to watch cartoons. It's nice because it gives us somewhat of a break once in awhile and the cartoons that he watches seem to be a little educational...working on numbers, shapes, colors, etc.
His new thing lately is...he always asks what EVERYTHING is....and then he takes it a step further and always asks "What does it do?" He's very curious, but that will make him that much smarter!
We are still working on colors...he's not doing quite as well with them!
He does know a few shapes...circle, rectangle, triangle, square and oval.
He is now starting to watch cartoons. It's nice because it gives us somewhat of a break once in awhile and the cartoons that he watches seem to be a little educational...working on numbers, shapes, colors, etc.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
She's Here!
Cora arrived Monday, October 19, 2009 at 10:56am. She was delivered by Dr. Eric Hartman, the same doctor that delivered Blake. She weighed in at 8lb and was 22" long. That last week has been a bit of a blur, so I'm going to try to remember it day by day in this post, so that I will remember how it all went.....
Monday, October 19, 2009
We checked into the hospital at 6am. The doctor broke my water by 6:15am and I was feeling contractions immediately (had been having some prior to being checked in also). By 8:30, I decided I might as well get the epidural, no sense trying to be a hero, as Tom put it! Luckily I did, because by 9:30am, I was dilated to a 6 already. By 10:30 I was feeling pressure and was dilated to a 10 and ready to go! After literally just a few pushes, Cora Jane was born at 10:56am! She was beautiful right from birth....an absolutely perfect complexion. Visitors on Monday included my Mom and Blake, Trisha Ameel who also happened to be working in the ER that day, my Dad and Lyn, Trisha Hooper and Laura Chambless. Tom stayed the night with me in the hospital. Thankfully the nurses were much nicer this time around!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Erin came to visit this morning and Trisha popped in as well. We were discharged around noon...as soon as we could. The hospital requires us to stay 24 hours after the baby is born. I was feeling great and had no reason to stay any longer. So, we packed it up and headed home. Cora did great and slept all the way home. Tom even stopped at DQ and we shared a pumpkin pie blizzard! One last treat before we go back on the diet! After unpacking and getting somewhat settled, mom brought Blake home. Blake was thrilled with his baby sister and always checking on her and very concerned if she was crying. Jeff came by to visit that night as well.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
John and Florence came over to visit. They had been gone all weekend to Seattle, Washington for Fred Barkman's memorial service. So they were eager to meet Cora. That afternoon I started to get a headache, but it dulled with some ibuprofen. Erin and the boys also came over that night and brought us a delicious lasagna meal, complete with rolls and cupcakes, it was great! My Dad also stopped in for a visit.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Woke up with the same dull headache. However, it kept on getting worse and worse. After two doses of ibuprofen and it worsening more, I didn't know what to do. We had to take Cora to go see Dr. Kramer. Tom didn't want me to go because I was literally in tears from the pain of the headache. I knew that I couldn't make Tom take both kids to the doctor while I sat home and did nothing. I packed things up and away we went. Tom dropped Cora and I off at the doctor while they ran to the store to get a few things. When the nurse asked me a question, I busted out in tears. I couldn't even talk I was in so much pain. The doctor came in and immediately knew that I had a spinal headache, an after effect of the epidural. They checked Cora out and she was fine, except that her weight was down to 7lb 5oz. They wanted to see her back on Monday to check her weight again. After Dr. Kramer talked to Dr. Hartman, they decided it would be best for me to go down to Port Huron to the ER to get this headache checked out and taken care of. Not exactly what I had planned for the rest of my day, but I couldn't even think, let alone make any decisions on what would be best for me. So, mom saved the day and took the kids home while Tom took me down to the ER in Port Huron. They ended up giving me a blood patch, which was not fun. They injected blood from my arm into my spine....quite painful. But it took away the pain. While we were there, Grandma and Grandpa Regentin came to our house to see Cora, since they were leaving for Florida the next day. We came home about 9 that night, feeling better, but now with a sore back.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Mom stayed the night last night to help out with Cora and took the day off work to help out around the house. My back was still sore, but the headache was gone. Jody and the girls came up and Jody ended up staying the night to help me out with Cora at night, so I could get a good nights sleep.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Woke up with another headache. Not as bad as it was before, but definitely a headache....even with the vicoden, could still feel the pain. Trisha Hooper came by for a visit and brought along a pan of lasagna....can never have too much lasagna! Tom ended up calling his mom to come pick up Blake since my headache was worsening and it was looking to be a long night. Which it was....the headache was horrible again and the only relief was for me to lay flat on my back and not move a bit. Now my neck hurt as well.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Mom convinced me to call the doctor to see if it was normal to still be having these headaches. He said that it was, but if I still had them tomorrow, then to call Dr. Hartman and go in and see him. Otherwise, lay flat all day or go to the ER if I couldn't take the pain. I was set to just lay flat all day, which was already making me miserable because I felt so useless. Mom talked me into going back down to the ER. She stayed with Cora, and away we went to Port Huron. After 8 hours in the ER, and another blood patch, we were on our way back home Sunday evening. Florence kept Blake another night, and Mom stayed the night, to again let me get a good night's sleep.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Yah! Headache is gone....just sore back again. This time I took it easy, per the doctor's orders. I must have overdone it after the first blood patch, but the doctor never really told me to stay in bed or anything. He had just told me to "take it easy, and don't lift anything heavy." This time, they told me to stay off my feet as much as possible and get as much rest as I can, and of course not to lift anything. So, mom and Tom made sure that I followed these orders. Mom had to go back to work today, so Florence came down to help out with the kids. Tom was around too, but he did have to work for a little bit. Mom came back after work to stay the night again.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Still no headache!! Back is sore, but getting better. Tom went to work today. Mom and I and the kids ventured out to Deckerville, then to Sandusky to the bank and to my work to see the girls. It went well. I was pooped out, but still no headache! That night Melissa and Miley and Mary brought us a pizza dinner and came to visit. Grandma and Virgil also came out to visit. Mom stayed the night once again to let me sleep.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Today. Wow, can't believe how fast time is going already. Mom helped out this morning, and Tom went to work. Then Mom took Blake for the afternoon to let me take care of Cora on my own and to get some things done around the house. Got the checkbook balanced, pictures ordered, birth announcements ordered, and thank you notes written. A pretty productive afternoon! Tom is off the next two days, so hopefully I will be back to 100% after the weekend. Couldn't have done it without all mom's, Tom's and Florence's help! Thank you all!!!
Monday, October 19, 2009
We checked into the hospital at 6am. The doctor broke my water by 6:15am and I was feeling contractions immediately (had been having some prior to being checked in also). By 8:30, I decided I might as well get the epidural, no sense trying to be a hero, as Tom put it! Luckily I did, because by 9:30am, I was dilated to a 6 already. By 10:30 I was feeling pressure and was dilated to a 10 and ready to go! After literally just a few pushes, Cora Jane was born at 10:56am! She was beautiful right from birth....an absolutely perfect complexion. Visitors on Monday included my Mom and Blake, Trisha Ameel who also happened to be working in the ER that day, my Dad and Lyn, Trisha Hooper and Laura Chambless. Tom stayed the night with me in the hospital. Thankfully the nurses were much nicer this time around!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Erin came to visit this morning and Trisha popped in as well. We were discharged around noon...as soon as we could. The hospital requires us to stay 24 hours after the baby is born. I was feeling great and had no reason to stay any longer. So, we packed it up and headed home. Cora did great and slept all the way home. Tom even stopped at DQ and we shared a pumpkin pie blizzard! One last treat before we go back on the diet! After unpacking and getting somewhat settled, mom brought Blake home. Blake was thrilled with his baby sister and always checking on her and very concerned if she was crying. Jeff came by to visit that night as well.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
John and Florence came over to visit. They had been gone all weekend to Seattle, Washington for Fred Barkman's memorial service. So they were eager to meet Cora. That afternoon I started to get a headache, but it dulled with some ibuprofen. Erin and the boys also came over that night and brought us a delicious lasagna meal, complete with rolls and cupcakes, it was great! My Dad also stopped in for a visit.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Woke up with the same dull headache. However, it kept on getting worse and worse. After two doses of ibuprofen and it worsening more, I didn't know what to do. We had to take Cora to go see Dr. Kramer. Tom didn't want me to go because I was literally in tears from the pain of the headache. I knew that I couldn't make Tom take both kids to the doctor while I sat home and did nothing. I packed things up and away we went. Tom dropped Cora and I off at the doctor while they ran to the store to get a few things. When the nurse asked me a question, I busted out in tears. I couldn't even talk I was in so much pain. The doctor came in and immediately knew that I had a spinal headache, an after effect of the epidural. They checked Cora out and she was fine, except that her weight was down to 7lb 5oz. They wanted to see her back on Monday to check her weight again. After Dr. Kramer talked to Dr. Hartman, they decided it would be best for me to go down to Port Huron to the ER to get this headache checked out and taken care of. Not exactly what I had planned for the rest of my day, but I couldn't even think, let alone make any decisions on what would be best for me. So, mom saved the day and took the kids home while Tom took me down to the ER in Port Huron. They ended up giving me a blood patch, which was not fun. They injected blood from my arm into my spine....quite painful. But it took away the pain. While we were there, Grandma and Grandpa Regentin came to our house to see Cora, since they were leaving for Florida the next day. We came home about 9 that night, feeling better, but now with a sore back.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Mom stayed the night last night to help out with Cora and took the day off work to help out around the house. My back was still sore, but the headache was gone. Jody and the girls came up and Jody ended up staying the night to help me out with Cora at night, so I could get a good nights sleep.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Woke up with another headache. Not as bad as it was before, but definitely a headache....even with the vicoden, could still feel the pain. Trisha Hooper came by for a visit and brought along a pan of lasagna....can never have too much lasagna! Tom ended up calling his mom to come pick up Blake since my headache was worsening and it was looking to be a long night. Which it was....the headache was horrible again and the only relief was for me to lay flat on my back and not move a bit. Now my neck hurt as well.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Mom convinced me to call the doctor to see if it was normal to still be having these headaches. He said that it was, but if I still had them tomorrow, then to call Dr. Hartman and go in and see him. Otherwise, lay flat all day or go to the ER if I couldn't take the pain. I was set to just lay flat all day, which was already making me miserable because I felt so useless. Mom talked me into going back down to the ER. She stayed with Cora, and away we went to Port Huron. After 8 hours in the ER, and another blood patch, we were on our way back home Sunday evening. Florence kept Blake another night, and Mom stayed the night, to again let me get a good night's sleep.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Yah! Headache is gone....just sore back again. This time I took it easy, per the doctor's orders. I must have overdone it after the first blood patch, but the doctor never really told me to stay in bed or anything. He had just told me to "take it easy, and don't lift anything heavy." This time, they told me to stay off my feet as much as possible and get as much rest as I can, and of course not to lift anything. So, mom and Tom made sure that I followed these orders. Mom had to go back to work today, so Florence came down to help out with the kids. Tom was around too, but he did have to work for a little bit. Mom came back after work to stay the night again.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Still no headache!! Back is sore, but getting better. Tom went to work today. Mom and I and the kids ventured out to Deckerville, then to Sandusky to the bank and to my work to see the girls. It went well. I was pooped out, but still no headache! That night Melissa and Miley and Mary brought us a pizza dinner and came to visit. Grandma and Virgil also came out to visit. Mom stayed the night once again to let me sleep.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Today. Wow, can't believe how fast time is going already. Mom helped out this morning, and Tom went to work. Then Mom took Blake for the afternoon to let me take care of Cora on my own and to get some things done around the house. Got the checkbook balanced, pictures ordered, birth announcements ordered, and thank you notes written. A pretty productive afternoon! Tom is off the next two days, so hopefully I will be back to 100% after the weekend. Couldn't have done it without all mom's, Tom's and Florence's help! Thank you all!!!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Progress!
Well, at the doctor's appointment last week, we found out that my blood pressure is up slightly...it is 122/90, which is high for me, and the doctor is a little concerned. He has decided to induce labor on Monday, October 19th! I was dilated 3cm that day. Very exciting, but that just means lots to do and little time to do it. Today, mom came over and helped re-do the nursery to make it more girlish! We put up a new border, curtains, bedding, and pictures for the walls. It was fun and turned out beautifully!
Yesterday was my last day of work for a little while. I will probably go back mid-December. It's nice to have a little break, but I know the next 8 weeks or so will not be so relaxing. I'm going to do my best to enjoy it though, since this will be our last child.
Thursday night when we were getting ready for bed, I went in Blake's room to turn off his (very bright) basketball night light. He was laying there awake, just kind of staring into space. I tried to sneak back out before he saw me, but it was too late. He started crying...more whimpering actually. So, I went back in there to see what was wrong with him. He says to me, "Mama...you take my temperature?" I was floored! I felt him and he did feel warm, so I went and go the thermometer and checked him, and sure enough, he had a temp. (told you he was a smart kid!). It was a bit of a rough night that night, mostly for Tom, since he was so good about being up with him, trying to let me get some rest. Then on Friday, Mary called and said he was running a fever, so I ended up coming home at noon for the day to take care of him. He seemed better, but the temp spiked again after his nap. He was fine the rest of the night and this morning, but it again spiked around lunchtime today, and then not at all this afternoon. We are thinking it's just his teeth, but there were two other sick kids at daycare this week. One who just had a fever for a day, and the other who is home sick with the flu the last two days. So....we are REALLY hoping it's just his two year molar's trying to sneak in.
Well.....only two more nights of sleep.....or potential sleep...depending on how Blake does. That is the thing I'm most nervous about...is getting by on so little sleep again. But I know that I will adjust, especially with Tom's help. Surely couldn't do it without him. He is going to be off for almost two weeks to be home and help me out, so that will be nice. Before we know it, the holidays will be here.
Excited to say that I have reached my scrapbooking goal - of being caught up before Cora's arrival. I cut it pretty close though, just finished the last page tonight!! Doing some digital scrapbooking has surely helped! I'm really going to try to keep this blog updated better than I have, because I know milestones will be happening like crazy with the two kids, and it's hard to remember to document it all.
That's all for now....wish me luck!!
Yesterday was my last day of work for a little while. I will probably go back mid-December. It's nice to have a little break, but I know the next 8 weeks or so will not be so relaxing. I'm going to do my best to enjoy it though, since this will be our last child.
Thursday night when we were getting ready for bed, I went in Blake's room to turn off his (very bright) basketball night light. He was laying there awake, just kind of staring into space. I tried to sneak back out before he saw me, but it was too late. He started crying...more whimpering actually. So, I went back in there to see what was wrong with him. He says to me, "Mama...you take my temperature?" I was floored! I felt him and he did feel warm, so I went and go the thermometer and checked him, and sure enough, he had a temp. (told you he was a smart kid!). It was a bit of a rough night that night, mostly for Tom, since he was so good about being up with him, trying to let me get some rest. Then on Friday, Mary called and said he was running a fever, so I ended up coming home at noon for the day to take care of him. He seemed better, but the temp spiked again after his nap. He was fine the rest of the night and this morning, but it again spiked around lunchtime today, and then not at all this afternoon. We are thinking it's just his teeth, but there were two other sick kids at daycare this week. One who just had a fever for a day, and the other who is home sick with the flu the last two days. So....we are REALLY hoping it's just his two year molar's trying to sneak in.
Well.....only two more nights of sleep.....or potential sleep...depending on how Blake does. That is the thing I'm most nervous about...is getting by on so little sleep again. But I know that I will adjust, especially with Tom's help. Surely couldn't do it without him. He is going to be off for almost two weeks to be home and help me out, so that will be nice. Before we know it, the holidays will be here.
Excited to say that I have reached my scrapbooking goal - of being caught up before Cora's arrival. I cut it pretty close though, just finished the last page tonight!! Doing some digital scrapbooking has surely helped! I'm really going to try to keep this blog updated better than I have, because I know milestones will be happening like crazy with the two kids, and it's hard to remember to document it all.
That's all for now....wish me luck!!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Counting down the days.....
I had an ultrasound at 35 weeks..about 2 1/2 weeks ago, and Cora was already 6lb 2oz! I was dilated 1-2cm. I go back today to see if there is anymore progress. I measured my belly last night and it's 48inches around....yikes! I think I'm definitely bigger this time around, although I didn't measure myself when I was pregnant with Blake. Our bags are packed and ready to go.....maybe they will keep me today? Doubtful, but I am ready!
Blake continues to say things that blow our mind, pretty much everyday. I haven't been as good about documenting them though. He is becoming very creative, using his imagination and bringing us treats - popcorn, pop, juice, milk, etc. We moved him into an even bigger bed last week, because he was just too big for the toddler bed. He's doing great in there, and only gets up in the morning - usually between 5 and 5:30. But we send him to bed and he's pretty good about staying there until we come to get him again. He still loves his books - has to have a few stories read to him every night, and throughout the day too.
Blake continues to say things that blow our mind, pretty much everyday. I haven't been as good about documenting them though. He is becoming very creative, using his imagination and bringing us treats - popcorn, pop, juice, milk, etc. We moved him into an even bigger bed last week, because he was just too big for the toddler bed. He's doing great in there, and only gets up in the morning - usually between 5 and 5:30. But we send him to bed and he's pretty good about staying there until we come to get him again. He still loves his books - has to have a few stories read to him every night, and throughout the day too.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Quotes from Blake
We were on our way to church the other day, and we hadn't been there in a while. Blake asked where we were going, and we told him church. He seemed confused..."Church house?" We told him that we are going to "God's House." "Uncle Todd's house?" he asks...."Um..no....Baby Jesus' house." "Oh, going to Baby Jesus' house!" he says. He did a good job at church and didn't even ask where Baby Jesus was. Well this morning, as I'm getting ready for work, he comes into the bathroom and says, "Mama...we going to Baby Jesus' house today?" :-)
As always, I try to talk to Blake on the way to and from work. I told him we were in Sandusky the other day.....his take on it... "We're going to Sangussy's house?" "We going to Sangussy?"
When we went to the doctor's last month (Dr. Kramer)...it was "Going to Dr. Kramber's house?"
It amazes me everyday how much he talks and how much he understands. He always asks "Why?" After a couple of answers, I simply answer his question with "Why Blake?" and he will either have an answer or just say "Because Mama!"
As always, I try to talk to Blake on the way to and from work. I told him we were in Sandusky the other day.....his take on it... "We're going to Sangussy's house?" "We going to Sangussy?"
When we went to the doctor's last month (Dr. Kramer)...it was "Going to Dr. Kramber's house?"
It amazes me everyday how much he talks and how much he understands. He always asks "Why?" After a couple of answers, I simply answer his question with "Why Blake?" and he will either have an answer or just say "Because Mama!"
Monday, September 7, 2009
Labor Day Weekend....
We had a busy, family filled weekend for Labor Day weekend. On Saturday we drove over to Jody and Brian's and spent the day there with many other family members and friends of theirs.
On Sunday we went up to John and Flo's and spent the afternoon, and also snuck in some family pictures of Todd and Kristin and the kids. Today they all came over to our place for brunch and then helped pick up rocks where the pond used to be!
Blake has been doing great in his big boy bed. Two nights now, he has gone to bed without getting up at all. Unfortunately, he still wakes up at normal time in the morning and finds his way to our room to wake us up! Oh well, at least he sleeps all night long!!
On Sunday we went up to John and Flo's and spent the afternoon, and also snuck in some family pictures of Todd and Kristin and the kids. Today they all came over to our place for brunch and then helped pick up rocks where the pond used to be!
Blake has been doing great in his big boy bed. Two nights now, he has gone to bed without getting up at all. Unfortunately, he still wakes up at normal time in the morning and finds his way to our room to wake us up! Oh well, at least he sleeps all night long!!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Big Boy Bed
We got Blake's new bedroom painted over the weekend. While the pictures aren't on the wall yet and things are quite complete, we attempted to get him to sleep in there last night. It took a little while and some coaxing, but finally after about a half an hour, we got him to stay in the bed and he finally fell asleep...and slept all night!! We were so proud of him and of course praised him like crazy so he'd want to sleep in there again. Tonight went even smoother, he protested a little, but after coming out of his room twice, and me walking him back in there, he cried for a couple minutes, then fell asleep! Can't believe what a big boy he is getting to be. Now...just have to get working on Baby Cora's room and try to remember all the "baby" stuff we are going to need right off the bat!
"Watch out Books...."
"Watch out books, here I come!" says Blake as he's headed towards his bookshelf "riding" (he doesn't pedal yet) his bike! Too funny!!!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
The things that he says...
I'm still amazed at how much Blake talks. It's full sentences all day, everyday and he will repeat ANYTHING we say! Some of the funny things lately....
Now that he knows his name is "Blake Arbaugh" and he can say it loud and clear....we differentiate the different grandparents by saying "Grandpa Regentin", "Grandma Arbaugh", "Grandma Mya" (ok so that one is not by her last name, but it works). Anyway, when we refer to Grandma and Grandpa Arbaugh, to Blake it is "Grandpa Blake Arbaugh and Grandma Blake Arbaugh"!! Yesterday he says to me "Where is Blake Arbaugh's?"
With the help of "Grandma and Grandpa Blake Arbaugh", we got Blake's new bedroom painted yesterday. So, now that we have most of his furniture in there, hopefully we will get him to sleep in his big boy bed to make a smooth transistion before Cora arrives. I tried today at naptime and it didn't work out so well, and I was too tired to argue. Maybe this week we will ease him in.
Other things Blake has been enjoying lately....can't get enough of reading books, especially his Truck and Tractor books. He also likes to play with his plastic animals and ride his bike around the house. He doesn't quite pedal the bike yet, but likes to ride it around using his feet pushing on the floor. That works!
Last week was a long week... I was gone to Illinois most of the week for Ag Credit Analysis...was glad to get home and see my boys. The week before that I spent some time in Lansing working on my life insurance license. I passed my test and am licensed to sell life insurance in the state of Michigan now! Something that will hopefully help me with my job! :-)
Baby Cora is growing according to schedule, maybe even ahead of schedule. Hard to believe I am 31 weeks already. Harder yet to believe that she will be here in 2 months or less. The last ultrasound showed an arrival date of October 23. I wasn't showing much until about 2 weeks ago...seems like I've really popped out now and of course I feel HUGE!
Now that he knows his name is "Blake Arbaugh" and he can say it loud and clear....we differentiate the different grandparents by saying "Grandpa Regentin", "Grandma Arbaugh", "Grandma Mya" (ok so that one is not by her last name, but it works). Anyway, when we refer to Grandma and Grandpa Arbaugh, to Blake it is "Grandpa Blake Arbaugh and Grandma Blake Arbaugh"!! Yesterday he says to me "Where is Blake Arbaugh's?"
With the help of "Grandma and Grandpa Blake Arbaugh", we got Blake's new bedroom painted yesterday. So, now that we have most of his furniture in there, hopefully we will get him to sleep in his big boy bed to make a smooth transistion before Cora arrives. I tried today at naptime and it didn't work out so well, and I was too tired to argue. Maybe this week we will ease him in.
Other things Blake has been enjoying lately....can't get enough of reading books, especially his Truck and Tractor books. He also likes to play with his plastic animals and ride his bike around the house. He doesn't quite pedal the bike yet, but likes to ride it around using his feet pushing on the floor. That works!
Last week was a long week... I was gone to Illinois most of the week for Ag Credit Analysis...was glad to get home and see my boys. The week before that I spent some time in Lansing working on my life insurance license. I passed my test and am licensed to sell life insurance in the state of Michigan now! Something that will hopefully help me with my job! :-)
Baby Cora is growing according to schedule, maybe even ahead of schedule. Hard to believe I am 31 weeks already. Harder yet to believe that she will be here in 2 months or less. The last ultrasound showed an arrival date of October 23. I wasn't showing much until about 2 weeks ago...seems like I've really popped out now and of course I feel HUGE!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Blake's 2 year picture
Love this picture! It was a totally random one that I took with him and Brianna on the porch swing at my mom's. I took him to the beach last weekend for his "2 year photo shoot" but he just didn't cooperate well, he wanted to play with the rocks and throw them in the water. So, I really didn't get any photos that I felt captured his personality. This photo really does....as he will go nowhere without his hat on!!Why?
Why? That was the word of the day today...first time I've heard him use it. I have a feeling we'll be hearing lots more of it. After awhile, he was just talking to himself..."Why?" ... "because". :-)
I've also been drinking a lot of cold coffee drinks lately (decaf of course), and Blake loves to take a sip. Well at daycare, when Mary asks him what he wants to drink for lunch, his response is "coffee please!" At least he uses his manners!
Deckerville homecoming this weekend...looking forward to the cookout at Grandma's and the parade and petting zoo on Saturday!
Ultrasound is tomorrow afternoon...hopefully all goes well. They will be checking the placenta to make sure it's not too low.
Blake has been helpful lately. He has been setting the table at dinner time. Whatever I hand him, he happily takes to the table and puts it right where it's supposed to go!
I've also been drinking a lot of cold coffee drinks lately (decaf of course), and Blake loves to take a sip. Well at daycare, when Mary asks him what he wants to drink for lunch, his response is "coffee please!" At least he uses his manners!
Deckerville homecoming this weekend...looking forward to the cookout at Grandma's and the parade and petting zoo on Saturday!
Ultrasound is tomorrow afternoon...hopefully all goes well. They will be checking the placenta to make sure it's not too low.
Blake has been helpful lately. He has been setting the table at dinner time. Whatever I hand him, he happily takes to the table and puts it right where it's supposed to go!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Blake's 2nd Birthday Party!
He LOVES his new tractor and wagon from Grandma Bower!
Cake and ice cream..yummy!
Good thing there was a light breeze to help with the candles!
So excited to be 2!My baby is now 2....
We celebrated Blake's 2nd birthday last Saturday, July 25th at our house. Those in attendance were Grandma and Grandpa Arbaugh, Grandma and Grandpa Regentin, Grandma Bower, Great Grandma Vogel & Virgil, Great Grandma and Grandpa Regentin, Uncle Jeff; The Zinn's, and The Carlson's. Fortunately the weather cooperated for us. We enjoyed a meal of sloppy joes and lots of sides. Blake had a great time; he was excited all day for his "party"! He got a lot of nice gifts including some money, a JD tractor and wagon, a cell phone, blocks, t-ball set, computer, little tractors, sports decorations for his new bedroom, and from us he got his swingset. He did a great job, giving everyone a hug after he opened their gift.
It is amazing how much he talks. I can't even make a list of things he is saying at this point, because there's nothing that he doesn't say, and he speaks in full sentences. He knows his ABC's and his numbers from 1-10. After he finishes his numbers, he'll say "8,9,10..let's do it again!"
Now we are going to attempt to work on potty training. He will tell us after he goes #2, and sometimes even before he goes #2, but isn't quite sure about going on the potty.
My doctor's appointments have been going well. Hard to believe I am 27 weeks along already. I have another ultrasound on 8/6/09 to check the placenta. Hopefully all goes well. Blake seems to be excited about having a baby sister. He will point to my belly and say "baby Cora". Which, by the way, we have decided on Cora Jane for the baby's name. Now, let's just hope it is still a girl!!
We finally have most of the supplies to start working on Blake's bedroom, now we just have to find the time to do it (painting!). Jody got him some nice decorations for his room for his birthday, and I blew up some pictures from the Tigers game and framed them to hang in his room. Hoping to get him in there and adjusted to the new big boy bed with lots of time before Cora takes over the nursery.
It is amazing how much he talks. I can't even make a list of things he is saying at this point, because there's nothing that he doesn't say, and he speaks in full sentences. He knows his ABC's and his numbers from 1-10. After he finishes his numbers, he'll say "8,9,10..let's do it again!"
Now we are going to attempt to work on potty training. He will tell us after he goes #2, and sometimes even before he goes #2, but isn't quite sure about going on the potty.
My doctor's appointments have been going well. Hard to believe I am 27 weeks along already. I have another ultrasound on 8/6/09 to check the placenta. Hopefully all goes well. Blake seems to be excited about having a baby sister. He will point to my belly and say "baby Cora". Which, by the way, we have decided on Cora Jane for the baby's name. Now, let's just hope it is still a girl!!
We finally have most of the supplies to start working on Blake's bedroom, now we just have to find the time to do it (painting!). Jody got him some nice decorations for his room for his birthday, and I blew up some pictures from the Tigers game and framed them to hang in his room. Hoping to get him in there and adjusted to the new big boy bed with lots of time before Cora takes over the nursery.
Monday, July 13, 2009
My conversation with Blake....
This morning I went to get him from his crib, and our dialogue went as follows:
"Good morning Blake...did you have a good sleep?"
"Yup"
"Today we're going to Mary's house, you will get to see the kids and play with Baby Brennen."
"Baby David?"
"No, Baby Brennen."
Long pause.....
"oh...."
"Then when I pick you up from Mary's we are going to go to Grandma's house tonight. How's that sound?"
"Sounds good."
:-) Unbelievable!!!
Then tonight when we were waiting for our pizza, I tried to use the time constructively by teaching him his ABC's....turns out he practically knows them already....not all of them, but he filled in many of the letters and helped me sing, I was amazed!!
Then a few minutes later...I hear from the back seat....
"Blake Arbaugh.....louder! ... BLAKE ARBAUGH.....LOUDER!!!.....BLAKE ARBAUGH!!!!!" Yes..all coming from Blake...The "louder" part is what Tom always says when Blake says his name. Too funny!!!
"Good morning Blake...did you have a good sleep?"
"Yup"
"Today we're going to Mary's house, you will get to see the kids and play with Baby Brennen."
"Baby David?"
"No, Baby Brennen."
Long pause.....
"oh...."
"Then when I pick you up from Mary's we are going to go to Grandma's house tonight. How's that sound?"
"Sounds good."
:-) Unbelievable!!!
Then tonight when we were waiting for our pizza, I tried to use the time constructively by teaching him his ABC's....turns out he practically knows them already....not all of them, but he filled in many of the letters and helped me sing, I was amazed!!
Then a few minutes later...I hear from the back seat....
"Blake Arbaugh.....louder! ... BLAKE ARBAUGH.....LOUDER!!!.....BLAKE ARBAUGH!!!!!" Yes..all coming from Blake...The "louder" part is what Tom always says when Blake says his name. Too funny!!!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Names
We have the baby's name pretty much narrowed down....Cora Jane. Jane is my Grandma Vogel's middle name, Tom's Aunt's middle name (who both go by Jane), and is was also Paula's middle name. We also liked Dana Claire, after Tom's grandfather, but think we are going to go with Cora. Who knows, we still have 3 months to go, so it could change. :-)
I went through tons of girl clothes that mom got from a friend's garage sale. I washed them all up and started sorting....it's so different to see so many girly things. I'm looking forward to a girl though. Everyone always says you never take as many pictures of the second baby, but I don't think that will hold true in our family. Poor thing doesn't know what she's in for! I had so much fun taking pictures of Owen Vogel the other day, I just can't wait!
I've decided to get my life insurance license through work. It will help me with my job, plus work will pay for everything. I figure, I might as well do it before this baby gets here, or I might never get it done.
I went through tons of girl clothes that mom got from a friend's garage sale. I washed them all up and started sorting....it's so different to see so many girly things. I'm looking forward to a girl though. Everyone always says you never take as many pictures of the second baby, but I don't think that will hold true in our family. Poor thing doesn't know what she's in for! I had so much fun taking pictures of Owen Vogel the other day, I just can't wait!
I've decided to get my life insurance license through work. It will help me with my job, plus work will pay for everything. I figure, I might as well do it before this baby gets here, or I might never get it done.
What's your name???
Blake is talking so much, even full sentences every now and then ... "go to the bathroom and wash hands.." We also were at the grocery store the other day and went to check out and he says to the cashier "hiya bud-dy!" He also knows how to say his name now, if you ask him he will usually say "Blake Arbaugh" and Tom will usually prompt him to say "ARBAUGH" really loud, and he does. It's so cute!
I would like to start potty training him, but I am understanding what other mom's have said about him having to be ready. I think he gets the concept but is a bit stubborn.
We finally have his new room pretty well cleaned out, thanks to a few trips to good will! Now we just have to paint and get some decorations and curtains up and get him in there.
I would like to start potty training him, but I am understanding what other mom's have said about him having to be ready. I think he gets the concept but is a bit stubborn.
We finally have his new room pretty well cleaned out, thanks to a few trips to good will! Now we just have to paint and get some decorations and curtains up and get him in there.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Updates....
I went to the doctor on Wednesday, July 1st. Everything is going well so far. I do have to have another ultrasound due to a low lying placenta. Doctor thinks everything is fine, but wants to make sure. Her heartbeat was around 150. I've gained 10 pounds so far.
Blake is talking like crazy, repeating EVERYTHING!!! It's so funny and so much fun. He will now say his name "Blake Arbaugh" or "Blake-y Arbaugh"....when he wants to. I was also teaching him to say "Grandpa Regentin".....it sounds like "Grapa Rack-a-beans". I have been trying to catch it on video, but he doesn't cooperate when the video camera is running. I will have to keep working on that.
Looking forward to a 3 day weekend for July 4th...with not too many plans. We are going up to HB on Saturday since Todd, Kristin and the boys will be home. I'm going tomorrow to see Leslie and baby Owen to take some photos, so that should be fun.
Blake is talking like crazy, repeating EVERYTHING!!! It's so funny and so much fun. He will now say his name "Blake Arbaugh" or "Blake-y Arbaugh"....when he wants to. I was also teaching him to say "Grandpa Regentin".....it sounds like "Grapa Rack-a-beans". I have been trying to catch it on video, but he doesn't cooperate when the video camera is running. I will have to keep working on that.
Looking forward to a 3 day weekend for July 4th...with not too many plans. We are going up to HB on Saturday since Todd, Kristin and the boys will be home. I'm going tomorrow to see Leslie and baby Owen to take some photos, so that should be fun.
Monday, June 15, 2009
It's (going to be) a GIRL!
We had our ultrasound on June 2nd, and much to my surprise, it's a GIRL!! I was shocked...I thought for sure that it was going to be a boy. The only girl names that we have agreed on so far are Cora Jane (my favorite), and Dana Claire, which was Tom's grandpa's name. With Cora Jane, Jane was Paula's middle name, plus it's my Grandma Vogel's middle name, and it's Tom's aunt's (middle) name. So, we could cover all three of them with that name! We haven't decided anything for sure yet, but I think we are leaning towards Cora.
Blake has been talking like crazy lately, to the point that we really have to watch what we say, because he is repeating a lot too.
Over this past week, I can faintly feel the baby kick, from the outside. This baby seems very active this early, but I guess I don't remember for sure how active Blake was at this time. I just don't remember feeling movement everyday consistently at 20 weeks or so. I am almost 21 weeks pregnant, past the halfway point. Truly, hard to believe!
We got Blake a toddler bed from Jody, so now we just have to get working on his new room!
I've decided to start my own little side business. I've had several people comment about my photography skills and have asked if I would photograph their children. I finally decided that I may as well make up a little price list, so that I can get compensated for my time. I've already got about 6 people that want me to do their photos, and I haven't even finalized the price list yet! It should be fun though! Plus with the profits, maybe I can purchase more photography equipment!!
We took the day off work today (since Blake daycare was closed) and took him to the Frankenmuth zoo. It's a small zoo, but just perfect for a 2 year old. I will post some photos a little later.
Blake has been talking like crazy lately, to the point that we really have to watch what we say, because he is repeating a lot too.
Over this past week, I can faintly feel the baby kick, from the outside. This baby seems very active this early, but I guess I don't remember for sure how active Blake was at this time. I just don't remember feeling movement everyday consistently at 20 weeks or so. I am almost 21 weeks pregnant, past the halfway point. Truly, hard to believe!
We got Blake a toddler bed from Jody, so now we just have to get working on his new room!
I've decided to start my own little side business. I've had several people comment about my photography skills and have asked if I would photograph their children. I finally decided that I may as well make up a little price list, so that I can get compensated for my time. I've already got about 6 people that want me to do their photos, and I haven't even finalized the price list yet! It should be fun though! Plus with the profits, maybe I can purchase more photography equipment!!
We took the day off work today (since Blake daycare was closed) and took him to the Frankenmuth zoo. It's a small zoo, but just perfect for a 2 year old. I will post some photos a little later.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Trouble at daycare....
Blake doesn't usually cause too much trouble at daycare, but he is a curious boy.
The other day, as Mary was feeding baby Brennen, she happened to look outside and saw Blake and Sadie Jo out on the swingset...and she hadn't let them out to play! Turns out...Blake figured out how to unlock the sliding glass door, and they decided to go out to play!! So, the next day Mary put an alarm on the door, and sure enough, within 15 minutes of him being there, he opened the door. When the alarm went off he says "shut the door! shut the door!" But it's funny how he says it, it's "shut theeee door!" In general, that is one of his favorite sayings, and we aren't sure why. Whenever he goes by a door, big or small, he says "shut thee door". We get a kick out of it!
He got bit once by Sadie this week, but up until then, she hadn't bit him in about 3 weeks. Hopefully she is getting past that stage.
Today we put up Blake's new swingset with the help of Grandpa Regentin and Grandma and Grandpa Arbaugh. It's just about done..just need to put the tarps up tomorrow! I sure hope he enjoys it....for MANY, MANY years!!
Ultrasound on Tuesday...can't believe it's almost here already!!
The other day, as Mary was feeding baby Brennen, she happened to look outside and saw Blake and Sadie Jo out on the swingset...and she hadn't let them out to play! Turns out...Blake figured out how to unlock the sliding glass door, and they decided to go out to play!! So, the next day Mary put an alarm on the door, and sure enough, within 15 minutes of him being there, he opened the door. When the alarm went off he says "shut the door! shut the door!" But it's funny how he says it, it's "shut theeee door!" In general, that is one of his favorite sayings, and we aren't sure why. Whenever he goes by a door, big or small, he says "shut thee door". We get a kick out of it!
He got bit once by Sadie this week, but up until then, she hadn't bit him in about 3 weeks. Hopefully she is getting past that stage.
Today we put up Blake's new swingset with the help of Grandpa Regentin and Grandma and Grandpa Arbaugh. It's just about done..just need to put the tarps up tomorrow! I sure hope he enjoys it....for MANY, MANY years!!
Ultrasound on Tuesday...can't believe it's almost here already!!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tom's Goal/Dream
Had my first baby dream last night...it was a boy. We were home from the hospital, and I asked Tom, "well, should we call the family and tell them we had the baby now?" We also didn't have a name for the baby at this point!!
Tom had a goal again this preganancy to get down to 220 by the time the baby got here. He started out at 245 and hit his goal today..he was down to 219.6!!!!! I am very proud of him. He has worked very hard, running on the ellipitcal almost every night for up to 60 minutes at a time...makes me feel like a lazy slug!!! Good for him though...I hope I have 1/2 of that motivation after the baby gets here!!!
Tom had a goal again this preganancy to get down to 220 by the time the baby got here. He started out at 245 and hit his goal today..he was down to 219.6!!!!! I am very proud of him. He has worked very hard, running on the ellipitcal almost every night for up to 60 minutes at a time...makes me feel like a lazy slug!!! Good for him though...I hope I have 1/2 of that motivation after the baby gets here!!!
Monday, May 18, 2009
My last doctor's appointment was last week, May 11th. Everything went well. The heartbeat was around 145, and I've gained about 6 pounds so far. The ultrasound is scheduled for June 2nd!! I can't wait to find out what we are having!! I've been feeling pretty good so far, with the exception of these allergies/cold. It's going on the 5th week now, it's getting to be ridiculous.
Blake is loving to be outside. The weather has still not been the greatest, but if it were up to him, he would be outside 24/7. He has a fit when it's time to come in. It's one of the few times that we see tears from him.
We celebrated my 2nd mother's day last weekend. We ended up going with John and Florence over to Aunt Jane and Uncle Ed's since Lynn was home from Florida for the weekend. Tom and I got each other tickets to a Tigers game for our Mothers/Fathers Day gifts. We went this past Saturday, May 16th. We had a nice dinner at Carrabba's before the game. And the Tigers won too!!
Blake is loving to be outside. The weather has still not been the greatest, but if it were up to him, he would be outside 24/7. He has a fit when it's time to come in. It's one of the few times that we see tears from him.
We celebrated my 2nd mother's day last weekend. We ended up going with John and Florence over to Aunt Jane and Uncle Ed's since Lynn was home from Florida for the weekend. Tom and I got each other tickets to a Tigers game for our Mothers/Fathers Day gifts. We went this past Saturday, May 16th. We had a nice dinner at Carrabba's before the game. And the Tigers won too!!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Mary's House
For the last week or so, once we get to a certain spot on the road, Blake realizes that "we going to Mary's house" and then he smiles. He is also very aware of all the trucks, tractors and school buses that we see on the road, and he is sure to point them out to me. On the way in today he kept saying "Wheee!!! we're going for a ride!" Maybe my driving was a little too adventuresome for him???
He's been a little picky with dinner lately. The last three nights he hasn't wanted to eat...we had sloppy joes, taco salad, and mac & cheese. The first two didn't surprise me, but he always likes his mac and cheese. Maybe we need to go back to some more finger foods for him? He doesn't do the greatest feeding himself yet, but refuses to have any help from anyone.
Blake has been in his "big boy (booster) chair" for a couple weeks now. About 3 weeks ago, he decided that he wasn't going to sit in his high chair anymore, so we had to get him a booster seat. He loves to sit in it, but hasn't been eating very well ever since. Little stinker!
He's been a little picky with dinner lately. The last three nights he hasn't wanted to eat...we had sloppy joes, taco salad, and mac & cheese. The first two didn't surprise me, but he always likes his mac and cheese. Maybe we need to go back to some more finger foods for him? He doesn't do the greatest feeding himself yet, but refuses to have any help from anyone.
Blake has been in his "big boy (booster) chair" for a couple weeks now. About 3 weeks ago, he decided that he wasn't going to sit in his high chair anymore, so we had to get him a booster seat. He loves to sit in it, but hasn't been eating very well ever since. Little stinker!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Easter 2009
Although Blake had fun with the Easter Egg Hunt around the house and with his Easter Basket, at the end of the day, he was happy as could be playing with this box!
He was so excited to get M&M's in the Easter Eggs!
The Easter Bunny was pretty good to him, he didn't make Blake search too hard for his basket - it was right on the living room floor. He got a Bolt movie, some bubbles, a golf set, and of course some candy!Monday, April 20, 2009
For the Love of the Game....
This child LOVES basketball. I took him to the park on Saturday, 4/18/09. Once he spotted a basetball and hoop, he wanted nothing to do with the swings, slides, merry go round, etc. It was all about basketball. He SO wanted to shoot the ball into the hoop. But he loved it when I shot it and made a basket, he would get so excited! Definitely have a little jock on our hands!Showing off....
Blake showing me his ears.
Eyes...
Mouth... (my favorite)
Looking handsome as can be...
and again....April 14, 2009 - We had our 12 week doctor's appointment. Everything went excellent. We got to hear the baby's heartbeat, all of my bloodwork came back good, and the previous ultrasound came back as normal. Can't ask for anything better than that!!
Blake is still growing and amazing me everyday. He's talking more everyday, it seems. His latest words/phrases include "Shut the door"....of course I can't think of any others right now. When he says "sshhhh", instead of putting his finger in front of his mouth, he touches his nose. It's so cute! He also knows most of his body parts (as you can tell from the pictures above). This comes in handy when we are trying to change his diaper and he thinks his hands need to be "down there." He gets easily distracted when you start asking about his body parts! He is very good natured....almost always in a happy, easy-going mood. But occasionally he does have a bad mood and doesn't like to listen to mommy and daddy. We've been drinking a lot of smoothies lately, Blake just LOVES them....that is also another word he says, but it sounds more like "moo-mee." He has also been saying "Big Boy"..usually when he is doing something good like a big boy....like walking down the steps, holding my hand, or eating really well with his utensils. If only we could get him to go potty like a "big boy!"
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
April 4, 2008 - Blake at 20 months
He's getting better at posing for me...but I still have to be quick!!!
I know, I know...I'm falling behind again. Seems like there is no energy left by the time I get home to sit on the computer and type (especially now that the Tigers have started their season!).
Blake has been talking more and more. His latest is saying "bless you" when I sneeze! And I've been sneezing a lot lately! He has also not been sleeping the greatest...been waking up in the middle of the night for no reason, crying. Tom has been great, getting up with him, so that I can get some rest.
We had a Mommy and Me/Pampered Chef party a couple weeks ago at our house. I had about 13 girls that I went to school with over, along with their toddlers. It was pretty wild!!! Blake wanted nothing to do with any of them...it's like he was being anti-social and just wanted to stick to my side. Which surprised me since he's around kids all day long at daycare, but maybe it's different because it was our house and HIS toys. He didn't seem to mind the kids playing with his toys though. Finally when there were only a couple kids left, he got into playing a little more with them. Trisha Hooper had little Brennen over and Blake just loved him. Starting next week Brennen will be going to Mary's, so Blake should be a good little helper for her!
I'm into week 11 now. Been feeling ok....not as good as the first 6 weeks though. Been very very tired and feeling yucky, especially in the evenings. I go back to the doctor on Monday April 13th.
Tom is doing great on his diet! He was down to 231.8 this morning....I think he was close to 245 when he started. He's been working very hard on the eliptical and eating healthier too! He's doing great!
Blake has been talking more and more. His latest is saying "bless you" when I sneeze! And I've been sneezing a lot lately! He has also not been sleeping the greatest...been waking up in the middle of the night for no reason, crying. Tom has been great, getting up with him, so that I can get some rest.
We had a Mommy and Me/Pampered Chef party a couple weeks ago at our house. I had about 13 girls that I went to school with over, along with their toddlers. It was pretty wild!!! Blake wanted nothing to do with any of them...it's like he was being anti-social and just wanted to stick to my side. Which surprised me since he's around kids all day long at daycare, but maybe it's different because it was our house and HIS toys. He didn't seem to mind the kids playing with his toys though. Finally when there were only a couple kids left, he got into playing a little more with them. Trisha Hooper had little Brennen over and Blake just loved him. Starting next week Brennen will be going to Mary's, so Blake should be a good little helper for her!
I'm into week 11 now. Been feeling ok....not as good as the first 6 weeks though. Been very very tired and feeling yucky, especially in the evenings. I go back to the doctor on Monday April 13th.
Tom is doing great on his diet! He was down to 231.8 this morning....I think he was close to 245 when he started. He's been working very hard on the eliptical and eating healthier too! He's doing great!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Falling Behind...
Yikes, I knew it had been awhile since my last post, but didn't realize it had been a few weeks!
Let's see....what's new?
Well, we had our first doctor's appointment on 3/16. Everything went well and Dr. Hartman gave me the due date of October 29th which is exactly what I had come up with, which puts me about 8 weeks along. We then had to go back to Port Huron on Friday, March 20th for an ultrasound. Dr. Hartman likes to do that early on just to make sure there is a baby there, a heartbeat, and that there is only one baby! Everything came out just like that...one baby with a strong heartbeat of 180. So, we feel much better after that appointment!
I really can't complain too much. I've been feeling great, hardly feeling sick at all. Just VERY, VERY tired. Tom even commented that he doesn't remember me being this tired the first time. When we get home at night, we eat, give Blake a bath, and I'm on the couch by 6:30/7:00 and sleep for 1-2 hours before going to bed. Then I still go to bed around normal time (10:00), and manage to sleep (hard) all night. I guess that is the best thing for me right now. Thank goodness for Tom, he gets up with Blake since Blake hasn't been sleeping too well lately. The time change has really thrown off his schedule. He used to sleep religiously from 7-6. Now he's sleeping from 8-7 and usually wakes up somewhere in there, but not for too long. He is also only napping about once a day, anywhere from 1 to 1.5 hours. Not long enough - when all I want to do is sleep!!
Blake has been talking a lot lately. He indicates if things are "hot" or "cold", usually he's right on, but when he eats he seems to thing that everything is "hot". He also LOVES to go outside. There have been a few nice days (not enough) where we've gotten outside and taken him for wagon rides, and just let him run around the yard. I can tell this summer will be fun - hopefully we can keep up with him!
Tom has set a new goal...When I was pregnant with Blake he wanted to lose 50lbs before Blake was born. He did it....just two days before Blake arrived! This time around, he would like to lose about 20 pounds which would put him at 220. He has already lost about 5. He's working very hard on the elliptical and eating better. He's doing a great job. Too bad all I want to do is eat everything in site!!
All for now....I will post the ultrasound pictures next!
Let's see....what's new?
Well, we had our first doctor's appointment on 3/16. Everything went well and Dr. Hartman gave me the due date of October 29th which is exactly what I had come up with, which puts me about 8 weeks along. We then had to go back to Port Huron on Friday, March 20th for an ultrasound. Dr. Hartman likes to do that early on just to make sure there is a baby there, a heartbeat, and that there is only one baby! Everything came out just like that...one baby with a strong heartbeat of 180. So, we feel much better after that appointment!
I really can't complain too much. I've been feeling great, hardly feeling sick at all. Just VERY, VERY tired. Tom even commented that he doesn't remember me being this tired the first time. When we get home at night, we eat, give Blake a bath, and I'm on the couch by 6:30/7:00 and sleep for 1-2 hours before going to bed. Then I still go to bed around normal time (10:00), and manage to sleep (hard) all night. I guess that is the best thing for me right now. Thank goodness for Tom, he gets up with Blake since Blake hasn't been sleeping too well lately. The time change has really thrown off his schedule. He used to sleep religiously from 7-6. Now he's sleeping from 8-7 and usually wakes up somewhere in there, but not for too long. He is also only napping about once a day, anywhere from 1 to 1.5 hours. Not long enough - when all I want to do is sleep!!
Blake has been talking a lot lately. He indicates if things are "hot" or "cold", usually he's right on, but when he eats he seems to thing that everything is "hot". He also LOVES to go outside. There have been a few nice days (not enough) where we've gotten outside and taken him for wagon rides, and just let him run around the yard. I can tell this summer will be fun - hopefully we can keep up with him!
Tom has set a new goal...When I was pregnant with Blake he wanted to lose 50lbs before Blake was born. He did it....just two days before Blake arrived! This time around, he would like to lose about 20 pounds which would put him at 220. He has already lost about 5. He's working very hard on the elliptical and eating better. He's doing a great job. Too bad all I want to do is eat everything in site!!
All for now....I will post the ultrasound pictures next!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Where's the......?
Blake said is first sentence a few months ago...."where'd the b-ball go?" Lately, he has been filling in the blank with "the ma-ma", "da-da", "football", "basketball", "may-may" (blanket), or "doggy." He looks so serious when he asks, puts his hands up in the air and everything!
Tom took Blake to his first basketball game on Saturday. His friend Marc McKenzie was reffing a game in Saginaw, and Tom was going to visit him, so they stopped in to watch the game. Tom said Blake was just mesmerized by it and LOVED it. So, we went to the Deckerville district basketball game tonight. Blake loved the first 2 minutes, then just wanted to climb the bleachers. We made it until halftime, then came home!
Blake is still helping himself in the fridge, which we are trying to break him of.
The time change this weekend has his sleeping schedule a bit mixed up. Previously he was in bed religiously by 7, and the last two nights it's been about 8:15. He likes to climb the stairs to go upstairs, but lately once he gets in bed he gets a little mad and cries for a bit.
I've been feeling pretty good...almost 7 weeks along. Doctor's appointment is Monday the 16th, so I'm looking forward to that.
Tom took Blake to his first basketball game on Saturday. His friend Marc McKenzie was reffing a game in Saginaw, and Tom was going to visit him, so they stopped in to watch the game. Tom said Blake was just mesmerized by it and LOVED it. So, we went to the Deckerville district basketball game tonight. Blake loved the first 2 minutes, then just wanted to climb the bleachers. We made it until halftime, then came home!
Blake is still helping himself in the fridge, which we are trying to break him of.
The time change this weekend has his sleeping schedule a bit mixed up. Previously he was in bed religiously by 7, and the last two nights it's been about 8:15. He likes to climb the stairs to go upstairs, but lately once he gets in bed he gets a little mad and cries for a bit.
I've been feeling pretty good...almost 7 weeks along. Doctor's appointment is Monday the 16th, so I'm looking forward to that.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
"Independent Arbaugh"
LOL!! I have to laugh at the title of this post. Of course, I am referring to how independent Blake has gotten lately. However, it brings me back to when Tom and I first started dating and he was too scared to get serious...he called himself "Independent Arbaugh", because he didn't "need no woman!"
Anyway, today Blake took off his pants all by himself. He tried for the shirt, but couldn't quite get it over his head.
He also lets us know as soon as he messes his pants, by waving his hand in front of his nose and saying "stinky". He will usually follow that up with bringing us a diaper and the wipes!
Anyway, today Blake took off his pants all by himself. He tried for the shirt, but couldn't quite get it over his head.
He also lets us know as soon as he messes his pants, by waving his hand in front of his nose and saying "stinky". He will usually follow that up with bringing us a diaper and the wipes!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
My Little Helper...
I have probably mentioned before how Blake just loves to help me unload the dishwasher, put away groceries, and "fold" laundry. He is so funny! Tonight when we got home, he went straight to the grocery bags, brought me one thing at a time, and then when the bag was empty, he wadded it up, opened the closet door, and threw it in the garbage, without me saying a word to him. It was quite comical!
I entered him into the WIOG baby Idol contest....the winner gets $5000 educational trust fund...there are 500 entrants, so it might be a tough competition. But he is by far the cutest kid...and I don't have a biased opinion at all! :-)
I entered him into the WIOG baby Idol contest....the winner gets $5000 educational trust fund...there are 500 entrants, so it might be a tough competition. But he is by far the cutest kid...and I don't have a biased opinion at all! :-)
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Short weekend..
Seems like the weekend went by way too fast. I got a chance to go shopping for a bit yesterday morning..by myself..which was really nice.
Seems like it's been eternity since I found out that I'm pregnant...it's SO hard not to tell people. Especially when they constantly ask you when #2 is coming???
Went to Tina Rochefort's baby shower today. It was an emotional one. Tina has lost 2 babies already, both times she was about 20 weeks along. So, I'm very happy that things are working out for her this time.
Uh-oh...Mom has noticed that the post has become private and is wanting to read it....I can't find a way to make certain posts private...so I guess I will have to tell her the news.....but I think I better wait until she gets home from Florida. I did spill the beans to Jody today, but otherwise, I haven't told anyone. It's so hard. Yet, I think I'm still in shock!! But the tiredness is kicking in, making it all a little more real.
Blake is doing good. He had his 3rd haircut tonight. He has really been trying to talk lately, and does quite well. His newest thing, is he goes right into the fridge and grabs stuff out. Like if we have a half full sippy cup in there, he will open it up and help himself...little stinker!
Seems like it's been eternity since I found out that I'm pregnant...it's SO hard not to tell people. Especially when they constantly ask you when #2 is coming???
Went to Tina Rochefort's baby shower today. It was an emotional one. Tina has lost 2 babies already, both times she was about 20 weeks along. So, I'm very happy that things are working out for her this time.
Uh-oh...Mom has noticed that the post has become private and is wanting to read it....I can't find a way to make certain posts private...so I guess I will have to tell her the news.....but I think I better wait until she gets home from Florida. I did spill the beans to Jody today, but otherwise, I haven't told anyone. It's so hard. Yet, I think I'm still in shock!! But the tiredness is kicking in, making it all a little more real.
Blake is doing good. He had his 3rd haircut tonight. He has really been trying to talk lately, and does quite well. His newest thing, is he goes right into the fridge and grabs stuff out. Like if we have a half full sippy cup in there, he will open it up and help himself...little stinker!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Oh boy! .... or girl???
Wow...big surprise today! Well, not really big, but still.
We decided to start trying on baby #2. I bought a pregnancy test today, figuring it was a bit premature since my period isn't supposed to start until today, but I thought, what the heck, then I will have them on hand anyway.
I got home, made dinner, started cleaning up and had to use the bathroom. I grabbed the test on the way in and gave it a try. The "negative" line showed up right away, and according to the directions, you're supposed to wait 3 minutes to read it. Well, I basically forgot about, keeping busy getting Blake ready for bed and such. Tom was in the bathroom a short time later and yelled out that it looks like we aren't pregnant. I didn't think anything of it. I really didn't think I was anyway. Well, then a little later, I had to go to the bathroom. As I raced in there, I happened to glance at the test...and almost crapped my pants...literally! The "pregnant " line had also shown up!! Wow! I hollered for Tom to come see, and he looked at it and still thought that it was negative...until he looked closer. Of course I had to check babycenter to see when I would be due. It shows that I am about 4 weeks pregnant and a due date of October 29th. The only symptom that I've had was that my breasts have been a little tender (I apologize for any readers that don't care to read about this, but I have to keep my notes somewhere!!), but that was literally from the day after conception, so I figured it was just in my head.
Well...I've made the blog private...can't have just anyone finding out about this just yet! Hopefully that setting took...I will have to try it out and see for sure.
We decided to start trying on baby #2. I bought a pregnancy test today, figuring it was a bit premature since my period isn't supposed to start until today, but I thought, what the heck, then I will have them on hand anyway.
I got home, made dinner, started cleaning up and had to use the bathroom. I grabbed the test on the way in and gave it a try. The "negative" line showed up right away, and according to the directions, you're supposed to wait 3 minutes to read it. Well, I basically forgot about, keeping busy getting Blake ready for bed and such. Tom was in the bathroom a short time later and yelled out that it looks like we aren't pregnant. I didn't think anything of it. I really didn't think I was anyway. Well, then a little later, I had to go to the bathroom. As I raced in there, I happened to glance at the test...and almost crapped my pants...literally! The "pregnant " line had also shown up!! Wow! I hollered for Tom to come see, and he looked at it and still thought that it was negative...until he looked closer. Of course I had to check babycenter to see when I would be due. It shows that I am about 4 weeks pregnant and a due date of October 29th. The only symptom that I've had was that my breasts have been a little tender (I apologize for any readers that don't care to read about this, but I have to keep my notes somewhere!!), but that was literally from the day after conception, so I figured it was just in my head.
Well...I've made the blog private...can't have just anyone finding out about this just yet! Hopefully that setting took...I will have to try it out and see for sure.
18 month check up...
Blake had his 18 month check up on the 17th of February. He was about 28.5 pounds and 34" tall...80th percentile for his weight and 90th percentile for his height. He also had to get an immunization shot and he got an antibiotic for his nasty cold. He seems to be getting better today though.
Today when I picked him up from daycare, he put his stocking hat on all by himself!
Today when I picked him up from daycare, he put his stocking hat on all by himself!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Sick again....
Saturday night Blake was up with a "croupy" cough. He did ok on Sunday but sounded bad again after his nap. Sunday night...I was up with him most of the night...poor guy could hardly breathe he was so stuffed up. Luckily I had yesterday (President's Day) off work, because I would've been home with him anyway, he was just miserable. I feel so bad for him. Today he seems to be slightly better, but still has a long way to go. He has his 18 month check up this morning, so we'll see what Doc says about this nasty cold of his. I will likely end up being home with him again today.
One funny thing he has been doing lately, which I will have to try and catch on video....if you hand him a napkin, he will dab at his mouth to clean it up while he is eating, it's so funny. He will then proceed to wipe down his high chair tray to clean that up. I've also noticed that when he is in the bathtub he will start wiping down the side of the tub with his wash cloth after we clean him up. Probably because he sees me wiping down the sink while he is in the tub!!
Lately he can't seem to be without his "may-may" (blanket) or his "dog-dog" (his stuffed dog that he got for Easter last year). This morning when I went to get him up, he wasn't crying, but I turned on the light, he's sitting up in his crib, hugging the dog and the blanket while holding onto his sippy cup of water...just waiting patiently.
One funny thing he has been doing lately, which I will have to try and catch on video....if you hand him a napkin, he will dab at his mouth to clean it up while he is eating, it's so funny. He will then proceed to wipe down his high chair tray to clean that up. I've also noticed that when he is in the bathtub he will start wiping down the side of the tub with his wash cloth after we clean him up. Probably because he sees me wiping down the sink while he is in the tub!!
Lately he can't seem to be without his "may-may" (blanket) or his "dog-dog" (his stuffed dog that he got for Easter last year). This morning when I went to get him up, he wasn't crying, but I turned on the light, he's sitting up in his crib, hugging the dog and the blanket while holding onto his sippy cup of water...just waiting patiently.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
More Teeth & Photo Contest
I had an exciting phone call yesterday. Apparently a couple of the pictures that I submitted to the Sanilac County Tourism Bureau photo contest won 2nd and 3rd places! I was so excited! I won a $50 gift card to Eurie's Landing and a beach blanket and camp chair.
This is Katie fishing at Dad and Lyn's last August. This photo took 2nd place in the Water Sports category.
This photo took 3rd place...don't remember the category.
This is Katie fishing at Dad and Lyn's last August. This photo took 2nd place in the Water Sports category.
This photo took 3rd place...don't remember the category.We noticed today that two more of Blake's teeth have come through, which would probably explain his crankiness and red cheeks lately. His top right fang tooth and bottom left have both come through. The bottom right came through a few weeks ago.
We are all back to healthy again (knock on wood)...thank goodness!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Glad today is over...
I don't mean to "wish" my life away, because it goes fast enough as it is, but I'm glad that today is over and that it was successful. Today was the 3rd annual Kiwanis Crop, the scrapbooking fundraiser that I organize for Kiwanis. It was a very successful day, but my boys at home were both home with the flu. I felt so bad for them. Took care of them the best I could when I got home and shipped them off to bed. I'm just dreading tomorrow...because I will probably get it now!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Flu Bug
I was dreading the day, but knew it would eventually hit...Blake has the flu. I woke up this morning feeling horrible...could barely swallow my throat hurt so bad. Tom agreed to take Blake to daycare so I could stay home and get some rest. When I heard "honey, I'm going to need some help here," coming from Blake's room, I knew it wasn't going to be good. I went in there and almost vomited myself from the smell. Blake had apparently been sick several times throughout the night. He was covered in vomit, as was his crib, blankets and stuffed animals. So much for me getting some rest! I gave him a bath while Tom threw the clothes in the washer. Tom went to work but came home by noon or so to help me out. Blake got better throughout the day, although he did have a nasty case of diarrhea, thankfully only once. He was ready for bed by 6:30 tonight, so we let him go. I'm about ready myself at this point! I'm hoping we are all feeling better by morning..it's a busy weekend with the fundraiser that I am putting on Saturday.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
25 things about Blake....
A popular post on Facebook lately has been "25 things about you"....so I thought it might be fun to come up with 25 things that describe Blake at this point in time (just days away from being 18 months old)
1. Always happy & smiling
2. Rarely cries (only when he gets tired)
3. He's tough...can hit his head pretty hard and not even wince
4. Loves to dance
5. Gives kisses, but only on his terms
6. Likes to eat
7. LOVES M&M's
8. Goes to bed by 7 and gets up between 6-7
9. Loves baths
10. Loves to wrestle with his daddy
11. LOVES to sit in your lap and read books
12. LOVES phones, especially cell phones
13. One of his favorite words is "Jo-dy"
14. Enjoys car rides
15. Likes to see the "baby" in photographs and videos (himself)
16. He can understand a lot more than I thought he could!
17. Doesn't watch TV at all
18. Likes anything with buttons, especially if it lights up and makes noise too!
19. Loves bananas
20. Likes to throw away his diaper after a changing, and put his laundry in the dirty laundry pile
21. Behaves much better now that we have implemented time-outs!
22. Wears 24 month clothing and size 6 shoes
23. Still has red hair!
24. Likes to tickle Tom & I
25. He calls his blanket a "may-may" and has to have it if it's in sight
1. Always happy & smiling
2. Rarely cries (only when he gets tired)
3. He's tough...can hit his head pretty hard and not even wince
4. Loves to dance
5. Gives kisses, but only on his terms
6. Likes to eat
7. LOVES M&M's
8. Goes to bed by 7 and gets up between 6-7
9. Loves baths
10. Loves to wrestle with his daddy
11. LOVES to sit in your lap and read books
12. LOVES phones, especially cell phones
13. One of his favorite words is "Jo-dy"
14. Enjoys car rides
15. Likes to see the "baby" in photographs and videos (himself)
16. He can understand a lot more than I thought he could!
17. Doesn't watch TV at all
18. Likes anything with buttons, especially if it lights up and makes noise too!
19. Loves bananas
20. Likes to throw away his diaper after a changing, and put his laundry in the dirty laundry pile
21. Behaves much better now that we have implemented time-outs!
22. Wears 24 month clothing and size 6 shoes
23. Still has red hair!
24. Likes to tickle Tom & I
25. He calls his blanket a "may-may" and has to have it if it's in sight
What a ham!
Today on the way home from work, there was a good dance song on the radio. I happened to glance back at Blake in the back seat to see him just a jamming and bobbing his head to the music! Too funny!! A few minutes later he discovered the button for the automatic windows. I quickly discovered the "lock" button to the automatic windows!
Poor Blake has been getting "beat up" at daycare from his little buddy Sadie Jo. Apparently she has been going through a biting stage. Blake had about 3 bite marks on him tonight. Apparently he doesn't even fight back or cry, he just takes it. I guess...I'd rather he be the one getting bit than the bully biting the girls! Not much you can do, I guess. Mary does discipline her and so does her mother. Poor little guy. :-(
My last trip to Lansing (for awhile) is on Thursday. I have to give a presentation in front of the "big wigs" at work. Can't wait to be done!!
Poor Blake has been getting "beat up" at daycare from his little buddy Sadie Jo. Apparently she has been going through a biting stage. Blake had about 3 bite marks on him tonight. Apparently he doesn't even fight back or cry, he just takes it. I guess...I'd rather he be the one getting bit than the bully biting the girls! Not much you can do, I guess. Mary does discipline her and so does her mother. Poor little guy. :-(
My last trip to Lansing (for awhile) is on Thursday. I have to give a presentation in front of the "big wigs" at work. Can't wait to be done!!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Falling Behind...
I guess I'm falling behind a little on my goal of 3 posts per week. But in all honesty, there wasn't a whole lot to post about last week! I guess there were a couple of "current events", but nothing that directly related to Blake or his growth.
Last Tuesday, January 20th, the first "non-caucasion" president was inaugurated...President Barack Obama. This is definitely a huge milestone in history.
Last week, I had my first "review" at GreenStone. It went very well...my boss had all good things to say, and I even got a raise, promotion and a bonus! So, hopefully that trend continues each year!!
This past Saturday, Tom and I went down to Port Huron to see the movie "Mall Cop". It was OK, but not worth the $7 each ticket price. Dad & Lyn kept Blake for us.
This week I have to go to Lansing for what will hopefully be the last time for awhile. I have to give a presentation to a bunch of HR managers, supervisors and the CEO of GFCS. So, I will be very glad when that is over.
That's all for now!
Last Tuesday, January 20th, the first "non-caucasion" president was inaugurated...President Barack Obama. This is definitely a huge milestone in history.
Last week, I had my first "review" at GreenStone. It went very well...my boss had all good things to say, and I even got a raise, promotion and a bonus! So, hopefully that trend continues each year!!
This past Saturday, Tom and I went down to Port Huron to see the movie "Mall Cop". It was OK, but not worth the $7 each ticket price. Dad & Lyn kept Blake for us.
This week I have to go to Lansing for what will hopefully be the last time for awhile. I have to give a presentation to a bunch of HR managers, supervisors and the CEO of GFCS. So, I will be very glad when that is over.
That's all for now!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Baby Brennen Hooper
I got to meet Blake's newest future playmate today - Baby Brennen Elliott Hooper! He was born to Trisha & Jason Hooper on Thursday, January 15, 2009. He was 7lb, 20" long. They are all doing wonderful!!
What's been keeping us busy...
Last week I went to a Camera Club where a retired professional photographer did a presentation. This was very helpful and I will probably go back next month to check it out. I'm such a camera nerd!!!
This past weekend Blake got to stay with Grandma and Grandpa Arbaugh overnight, as we had a wedding in Ann Arbor (John McConnachie's wedding). Blake came home saying another new word "happy"! We had a nice time, it's been awhile since we've had a night out together!
I have today off in honor of Martin Luther King Day. So, Blake and I are going to just hang out this morning and do some housework. Then this afternoon, I'm going to take Blake over to Mom's for a bit, so I can go see Trisha Hooper and her new baby! She had a baby boy Thursday night, January 15th.
This past weekend Blake got to stay with Grandma and Grandpa Arbaugh overnight, as we had a wedding in Ann Arbor (John McConnachie's wedding). Blake came home saying another new word "happy"! We had a nice time, it's been awhile since we've had a night out together!
I have today off in honor of Martin Luther King Day. So, Blake and I are going to just hang out this morning and do some housework. Then this afternoon, I'm going to take Blake over to Mom's for a bit, so I can go see Trisha Hooper and her new baby! She had a baby boy Thursday night, January 15th.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Pink eye...climbing...reading
We think Blake had either pink eye or a bacteria infection (per Dr. Keith Messing) in his eyes over the weekend. Some perscription eye drops cleared it up right away, so it wasn't too much of a hassle. Although getting the drops in his eyes was a bit of a challenge!!
He climbs right up on the furniture now, with no problems. Yikes!!
He has still been sleeping good, usually goes to bed by 7 or 7:30 and wakes around 6:30.
He has really taken a liking to his books lately. Loves to plop down in our lap and look through books. His favorites are the My World Book which shows pictures of real life things. It's amazing how many things he points to and says what it is. When he points to the TV and the computer pictures, he says "no-no"!! He also likes the Big Equipment book which has all kinds of real life pictures of tractors, excavator, bull dozers (which he says very clearly), etc. He also likes the books that do fun things - pop-ups, rotating pictures, etc.
That's about all for now. Not much new, but trying to keep to my resolution of 3 posts per week. I will have to take some more pictures and get them downloaded...especially since he got his hair cut!!
He climbs right up on the furniture now, with no problems. Yikes!!
He has still been sleeping good, usually goes to bed by 7 or 7:30 and wakes around 6:30.
He has really taken a liking to his books lately. Loves to plop down in our lap and look through books. His favorites are the My World Book which shows pictures of real life things. It's amazing how many things he points to and says what it is. When he points to the TV and the computer pictures, he says "no-no"!! He also likes the Big Equipment book which has all kinds of real life pictures of tractors, excavator, bull dozers (which he says very clearly), etc. He also likes the books that do fun things - pop-ups, rotating pictures, etc.
That's about all for now. Not much new, but trying to keep to my resolution of 3 posts per week. I will have to take some more pictures and get them downloaded...especially since he got his hair cut!!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Climber!
Tonight Blake climbed up in his highchair as if he's been doing it for years!
The last couple of days he has been feeding himself, using a fork! For the longest time, we could never put a plate of food in front of him...not because he would dump it on the floor, but because he would stuff it all in his mouth. Now, we can actually put the plate in front of him, and he is learning to use the fork to stab food and then eat it. He thinks he's pretty cool. :-)
We were invited to a Mommy & Me play date tomorrow with some friends, but Blake came down with pink-eye today, so we won't be able to go.
The last couple of days he has been feeding himself, using a fork! For the longest time, we could never put a plate of food in front of him...not because he would dump it on the floor, but because he would stuff it all in his mouth. Now, we can actually put the plate in front of him, and he is learning to use the fork to stab food and then eat it. He thinks he's pretty cool. :-)
We were invited to a Mommy & Me play date tomorrow with some friends, but Blake came down with pink-eye today, so we won't be able to go.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
New this week....
Blake's new thing this week is that he's been nodding his head "yes" when we ask him certain things....are you hungry? Do you want to read a book? Do you love mama? Do you love dada? Very cute!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
What Blake has been up to....
Blake has been Mr. Helpful lately. After he gets his diaper changed, he loves to go throw it in the trash. He also will take his dirty clothes to the laundry. This works out great, except when he gets the trash and the laundry bins mixed up!
He has really been talking a lot lately, and repeating everything. His favorite word lately is "Jody." He says it very clearly.
He got his second haircut today, we did it ourselves again. He sat very well, with the help of a few M&M's here and there!
We think the time-outs that we have given him in the last couple of months have really helped out. He rarely touches the things he's not supposed to anymore (TV, furnace switch, air purifier switch, computer, printer, etc.). He still does once in awhile, but nothing like before.
He has only been taking on average, on nap per day now. I think he has been doing this for a couple months at daycare.
Blake loves to dance. Anytime he hears music, he smiles and starts dancing. He wants nothing to do with TV or cartoons at this time, so I guess that's a good thing. Although it would sometimes be nice if he would sit quietly for 15 minutes and watch a program! But I guess you have to be careful of what you wish for!
Blake has still been eating good. Not quite the appetite that he used to have, but still doing good. He is not a picky eater at all (gets that from his mom!).
He has started climbing lately, which scares me! He can climb up on the couch, recliner, and love seat and he also can climb up onto the dining room chairs. Today he tried climbing up his toy organizer and the whole thing fell on top of him! Luckily, he didn't get hurt. Although I think it might have scared him a little!
Another interesting thing happened today. Blake walked over to me at the computer and I could smell that he had filled his pants. I asked him if he "made stinky's?" and waved my hand in front of my nose and said "P...U!" (I've never written that out before). He waved his hand in front of is nose and next thing I know he is laying spread eagle on his back, waiting for me to change his diaper. So, he's definitely becoming aware of his bodily functions, but I'm certainly not going to push the potty training at this point. Everyone that I've ever talked to says that you can't do it until they are ready, and they will let you know when they are ready! I was just surprised at how well he understood me and how he made that connection. Yet again, he continues to amaze me!
He has really been talking a lot lately, and repeating everything. His favorite word lately is "Jody." He says it very clearly.
He got his second haircut today, we did it ourselves again. He sat very well, with the help of a few M&M's here and there!
We think the time-outs that we have given him in the last couple of months have really helped out. He rarely touches the things he's not supposed to anymore (TV, furnace switch, air purifier switch, computer, printer, etc.). He still does once in awhile, but nothing like before.
He has only been taking on average, on nap per day now. I think he has been doing this for a couple months at daycare.
Blake loves to dance. Anytime he hears music, he smiles and starts dancing. He wants nothing to do with TV or cartoons at this time, so I guess that's a good thing. Although it would sometimes be nice if he would sit quietly for 15 minutes and watch a program! But I guess you have to be careful of what you wish for!
Blake has still been eating good. Not quite the appetite that he used to have, but still doing good. He is not a picky eater at all (gets that from his mom!).
He has started climbing lately, which scares me! He can climb up on the couch, recliner, and love seat and he also can climb up onto the dining room chairs. Today he tried climbing up his toy organizer and the whole thing fell on top of him! Luckily, he didn't get hurt. Although I think it might have scared him a little!
Another interesting thing happened today. Blake walked over to me at the computer and I could smell that he had filled his pants. I asked him if he "made stinky's?" and waved my hand in front of my nose and said "P...U!" (I've never written that out before). He waved his hand in front of is nose and next thing I know he is laying spread eagle on his back, waiting for me to change his diaper. So, he's definitely becoming aware of his bodily functions, but I'm certainly not going to push the potty training at this point. Everyone that I've ever talked to says that you can't do it until they are ready, and they will let you know when they are ready! I was just surprised at how well he understood me and how he made that connection. Yet again, he continues to amaze me!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year!
Hard to believe it is 2009. Seems like it was just new year's even in 1999 and no one knew what was going to happen at midnight!
We had a nice, low-key new year's eve. Mom watched Blake for a few hours while we had dinner with Keith and Rita Messing at The Van Camp House in Port Sanilac, followed by a couple beers at the Stone Lodge. We had been told it (Van Camp House) was pretty pricey, but were still surprised once we got there. Tom enjoyed a 24 oz steak, yes 24 oz. It cost him $39. You had to buy your side salad separately, which was $7. I had salmon, which was $28. I was a little shocked when they brought it out, and it was only 1/2 piece of salmon! The food was unbelievable, there's no doubt that it was the best tasting food we have ever had, but no meal is worth $100 in my eyes!
We were home by about 9:30 and we put Blake to bed and watched the movie "Stepbrothers", which was pretty funny. We went to bed about 11:40, and didn't bother staying up to watch the ball drop. I really think we are getting old!
Today we took down the Christmas decorations. No other plans for the weekend....Tom will surely be watching some football, and I hope to do some scrapbooking!
We had a nice, low-key new year's eve. Mom watched Blake for a few hours while we had dinner with Keith and Rita Messing at The Van Camp House in Port Sanilac, followed by a couple beers at the Stone Lodge. We had been told it (Van Camp House) was pretty pricey, but were still surprised once we got there. Tom enjoyed a 24 oz steak, yes 24 oz. It cost him $39. You had to buy your side salad separately, which was $7. I had salmon, which was $28. I was a little shocked when they brought it out, and it was only 1/2 piece of salmon! The food was unbelievable, there's no doubt that it was the best tasting food we have ever had, but no meal is worth $100 in my eyes!
We were home by about 9:30 and we put Blake to bed and watched the movie "Stepbrothers", which was pretty funny. We went to bed about 11:40, and didn't bother staying up to watch the ball drop. I really think we are getting old!
Today we took down the Christmas decorations. No other plans for the weekend....Tom will surely be watching some football, and I hope to do some scrapbooking!
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