Kieran finally had one full good week at camp. He even tried for his belt test (they pre-test the day before) and was told he was not ready. He was OK and did not blow his stack. There was one incident where he kissed another camper (a boy) who got into his personal space. Said Kieran "I thought it would be funny." It was kiddo. Not only because you kissed this boy but also because the counselor who witnessed it went to the owner of the camp and said "I don't know what to say here."
Ms. Jen did great. She commended Kieran for keeping his cool but reminded him that it is best to keep our germs to ourselves. I still think it's funny and reminds me of the time that his cousin, Zack also kissed a classmate (I think he was in Kindergarten). I don't even remember why though I want to say it was a "kiss and make up" thought, but I could be wrong.
Amelia is too much into everything. Hard to keep up with her energy, into-everything-ness and defiance. She does want to try and potty train - asks to go on the potty but does nothing. I was going back through our blog and realized that Kieran started this way too. So, perhaps, in a year's time we'll be done with diapers. I'd say we'd save money at that point but she eats us like a fiend now, I don't expect that to let up as she grows.
Kieran is getting chased by girls and Ken and I got our first "EEEEEEEEEEEEEWW!" from him when we kissed the other day. (Which is funny because we kiss goodbye almost every morning in front of him). So, I think I'm going to need advice soon on having a talk about why girls are trying to kiss him and whatnot. He already asked why all the girls chase him, I said maybe they like him or maybe they just like running. I suggested that maybe he let himself be caught. He did not like that idea.
Today we had a great day celebrating my dad and Uncle Gary's birthday at a bowling alley. It was funny - the kids were all on one lane (we had a total of 6 kids bowling) by the end of our 2 hours they were down to 2 - just Kieran and Zack. The rest went to play in the arcade. Kieran started the day by my old method of throwing the ball in between his legs but finished by actually bowling. I was really impressed that he took to it and kept at it even though he did not have a great start to the day. Amelia had everyone there admiring her loving nature as she went from person to person giving kisses and hugs, getting tickled. When Eve and Sofia came in, she went right to them and asked to be picked up again and again. Though we have not seen them often she went straight for them and enjoyed hanging with 'the girls'. Tonight I am beat, but happy. Kids had a good time, I had a good time, no one shed any blood (well, maybe Becca but that doesn't count because she wasn't there), and everyone napped (except me). That's all for now folks, gotta get Amelia to bed. Love to all, blog again eventually.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Mia and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Checkup
OK, I don't mean that the doctor found anything wrong. So for those who were freaking out from the title, you can stop now.
No, I mean that after she was measured (standing up against the wall!) and weighed (standing up on the scale!) we went into the doctor's office. The nurse came over to measure her head circumference. And this set my girl off. She screamed and cried. The ENTIRE visit. It was hard to even hear the doctor over her crying.
She is doing fine, she's hitting all the right developmental milestones. She's got at least 20-25 words in her vocabulary, she's putting 2-3 words together, she can stack blocks, she can climb and go down stairs. All the things they look for. The sobbing stopped entirely by the time I hit the elevator. I don't know if she remembered the shots she got last time (no shots this time) or if she was grumpy from waking up early from her nap. Whatever it was, she was done when we left.
Her stats are relatively unchanged. 50th percentile for weight, 25th percentile for height and 5th percentile for head circumference.
She is also starting to ask to go to the potty so I am tentatively excited about the prospect of not needing diapers in another 6 months. But, I don't want to jinx it and she only goes to the bathroom on the potty every 3rd or 4th time so....we'll see.
That's all for now. Thanks for reading!
No, I mean that after she was measured (standing up against the wall!) and weighed (standing up on the scale!) we went into the doctor's office. The nurse came over to measure her head circumference. And this set my girl off. She screamed and cried. The ENTIRE visit. It was hard to even hear the doctor over her crying.
She is doing fine, she's hitting all the right developmental milestones. She's got at least 20-25 words in her vocabulary, she's putting 2-3 words together, she can stack blocks, she can climb and go down stairs. All the things they look for. The sobbing stopped entirely by the time I hit the elevator. I don't know if she remembered the shots she got last time (no shots this time) or if she was grumpy from waking up early from her nap. Whatever it was, she was done when we left.
Her stats are relatively unchanged. 50th percentile for weight, 25th percentile for height and 5th percentile for head circumference.
She is also starting to ask to go to the potty so I am tentatively excited about the prospect of not needing diapers in another 6 months. But, I don't want to jinx it and she only goes to the bathroom on the potty every 3rd or 4th time so....we'll see.
That's all for now. Thanks for reading!
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
Where Does the Time Go?
Grandma came to visit this past weekend and both kids had a blast. Kieran actually managed a semi-good day at camp on Monday (though his listening left a lot to be desired, he kept his hands to himself). As usual, Grandma spoiled the kids rotten. Mia stayed up until 9, Kieran until 10. Watching movies, walking around and going shopping (Grandma's favorite past time).
At dinner last night, Kieran asked us why Grandma likes to shop so much. It was a very good observation, and I was quiet a moment and let Ken answer (after all, it's his mom). So he explained that when Grandma was growing up, she didn't get a lot of new things. When Kieran asked why her parents did not get her anything Ken explained that her dad was not around. We then explained that Grandma's mom didn't have the money to do a lot of shopping and that she just wasn't very nice. Kieran thought about it a bit and then we changed the subject. I think it is funny what he 'gets' and what he doesn't. In some ways he is such a kid still - loves stuffed animals (had Grandma buy him 2) and in others he's getting to be so grown-up. Like noticing what people do.
Amelia, on the other hand, is simply joyful. She typically wakes up happy (though she doesn't go to bed the same way). Her speech is getting clearer by the day. This morning, Ken went to the gym and I got up when Mia did. We're sitting downstairs watching Sesame Street when Ken walked in. "Hi Daddy!" she exclaimed. It was clear as day. And it's obvious to me that she is making a real effort to be understood. I vaguely remember this stage with Kieran, when he understood a lot of words and some of what he would say to me would come out garbled (to me). I'm watching her and noticing that she's starting to get frustrated when I don't understand right away what she's trying to tell me. Kieran was much the same way (though his temper is a lot shorter than hers - more like me, sadly).
So, sitting here this morning, in the aftermath of a whirlwind weekend I'm left wondering - where did the time go? Kieran is 6.5 (don't you dare forget the half!) and Amelia is 2. Seems like just yesterday it was only me and Ken bumping around. In some ways I can barely remember what life was like before the kids. In others it seems that not a ton has changed, just gotten a lot better. Really looking forward to the rest of this ride.
At dinner last night, Kieran asked us why Grandma likes to shop so much. It was a very good observation, and I was quiet a moment and let Ken answer (after all, it's his mom). So he explained that when Grandma was growing up, she didn't get a lot of new things. When Kieran asked why her parents did not get her anything Ken explained that her dad was not around. We then explained that Grandma's mom didn't have the money to do a lot of shopping and that she just wasn't very nice. Kieran thought about it a bit and then we changed the subject. I think it is funny what he 'gets' and what he doesn't. In some ways he is such a kid still - loves stuffed animals (had Grandma buy him 2) and in others he's getting to be so grown-up. Like noticing what people do.
Amelia, on the other hand, is simply joyful. She typically wakes up happy (though she doesn't go to bed the same way). Her speech is getting clearer by the day. This morning, Ken went to the gym and I got up when Mia did. We're sitting downstairs watching Sesame Street when Ken walked in. "Hi Daddy!" she exclaimed. It was clear as day. And it's obvious to me that she is making a real effort to be understood. I vaguely remember this stage with Kieran, when he understood a lot of words and some of what he would say to me would come out garbled (to me). I'm watching her and noticing that she's starting to get frustrated when I don't understand right away what she's trying to tell me. Kieran was much the same way (though his temper is a lot shorter than hers - more like me, sadly).
So, sitting here this morning, in the aftermath of a whirlwind weekend I'm left wondering - where did the time go? Kieran is 6.5 (don't you dare forget the half!) and Amelia is 2. Seems like just yesterday it was only me and Ken bumping around. In some ways I can barely remember what life was like before the kids. In others it seems that not a ton has changed, just gotten a lot better. Really looking forward to the rest of this ride.
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