Having him be able to carry on conversations is a riot. Some of the things that are making HIM laugh these days include:
Saying the words "Pineapple", "Asparagus", or "Poopy". Of course any bathroom word could be substituted for poopy - including butt, poop, and toilet.
Making up words. The other day he told me the Spanish word for something was "Areja". Then he said it was "Arepa". I asked if he was making the word up. He fessed up and said he was.
Talking to my belly and getting a baby voice response. I'm not sure if I've created a monster or not with this one. Kieran had been hugging my belly and talking to his sister and one day I responded in a high-pitched voice. This made him laugh so hard that he now asks me to do the baby voice. I can't lie... it is funny.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Batman School
Last night on the ride home Kieran and I talked about one of his classmates, who is leaving to go to a new school very soon. I told him that he'd be going to a different school in the fall (assuming that it all works out), that the new school had a uniform, etc. Kieran then told me that he was going to go to Batman School.
Me: Who teaches at this school?
Kieran: Batman
Me: What does he teach?
Kieran: Spelling. (pause) And throwing batarangs.
Me: Batman teaches spelling and how to throw batarangs?
Kieran: Yes. And counting. Spelling, throwing batarangs and counting.
I think that Ken wants to go there too. Though I don't think he needs help with spelling or counting.
Me: Who teaches at this school?
Kieran: Batman
Me: What does he teach?
Kieran: Spelling. (pause) And throwing batarangs.
Me: Batman teaches spelling and how to throw batarangs?
Kieran: Yes. And counting. Spelling, throwing batarangs and counting.
I think that Ken wants to go there too. Though I don't think he needs help with spelling or counting.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Potential Future Careers for Baby Girl Gauvey
Given what I feel, here is a short list:
- Dancer/Choreographer
- Kickboxer
- Mixed Martial Arist
- Swimmer
- Soccer player
That is all.
Monday, March 07, 2011
Where to Begin...?
It's been awhile since I blogged. We have more than a decent amount of things going on, with Kieran's attitude sometimes one of them. He has frequently told me that I am not his mother (usually when I tell him he must brush his teeth or that he may not have cookies for dinner). I know it pisses Ken off to no end, though I am looking at it with amusement. I keep telling him that he is not able to change the fact that I am his mom and it's just so horrible that I want him to eat healthy/have clean teeth/go potty. This doesn't happen THAT often but it is occuring with frequency. Generally, he likes to assert his right to say no (though he also realizes he gets overruled). 9 times out of ten he is AMAZING and does what is asked of him. It's that tenth time that's the kicker.
Kieran started his next stage of swim lessons - he's graduated from the Pike classes at the Y and is now an Eel. He's not a fan of jumping in the water without help and doesn't like to get his ears wet (he had water on the ears awhile back) but he does love being in the water and swimming around. We've also signed him up for a local t-ball league and that starts April 2.
My belly continues to grow (much to my chagrin) and I've hit the stage where I really need to watch what I'm eating because I am hungry 24/7 most days. We'll see how bad my weight gain is when I go to the drs again at the end of this month. I started doing a baby voice for Kieran when he hugged and kissed my belly and said things like "I love you baby." He loved the baby voice so much that this morning he insisted that Ken hug and kiss my belly and then Kieran made a baby voice and said "I love you too daddy."
On the "life is never what you expect it" side of things...
My mom has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She found a lump and it was recently confirmed as cancer. She'll be starting Chemo in a week or so which will last for a few months before they figure out what type of operation she'll need. She was helping my grandmother on a weekly basis with bills, sorting mail, etc. and my brother and I will be taking that on so she can focus on herself. Unfortunately, because I'm knocked up it means I can't always come with her to help or be by her side, which is frustrating. On the upside she's got a great boyfriend who I know will likely move in to take care of her (even if she objects, I suspect) so I know she won't be alone.
I told Kieran this morning that Gma was sick, that she might be sick for awhile and that it might change how she looks (she might be skinnier and her hair might be different) but that it did not change the fact that Gma loved him lots. He said he understood. Ken wasn't sure if we should say anything to Kieran but his cousins know what's going on and I wouldn't want him to be shocked if we saw my mom and she looked drastically different. I also let him know that what Gma has he can't catch, like a cold. The only question he asked was "Why" when I told him that Gma was sick. I just said "Well, sometimes, it happens like that."
Kieran started his next stage of swim lessons - he's graduated from the Pike classes at the Y and is now an Eel. He's not a fan of jumping in the water without help and doesn't like to get his ears wet (he had water on the ears awhile back) but he does love being in the water and swimming around. We've also signed him up for a local t-ball league and that starts April 2.
My belly continues to grow (much to my chagrin) and I've hit the stage where I really need to watch what I'm eating because I am hungry 24/7 most days. We'll see how bad my weight gain is when I go to the drs again at the end of this month. I started doing a baby voice for Kieran when he hugged and kissed my belly and said things like "I love you baby." He loved the baby voice so much that this morning he insisted that Ken hug and kiss my belly and then Kieran made a baby voice and said "I love you too daddy."
On the "life is never what you expect it" side of things...
My mom has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She found a lump and it was recently confirmed as cancer. She'll be starting Chemo in a week or so which will last for a few months before they figure out what type of operation she'll need. She was helping my grandmother on a weekly basis with bills, sorting mail, etc. and my brother and I will be taking that on so she can focus on herself. Unfortunately, because I'm knocked up it means I can't always come with her to help or be by her side, which is frustrating. On the upside she's got a great boyfriend who I know will likely move in to take care of her (even if she objects, I suspect) so I know she won't be alone.
I told Kieran this morning that Gma was sick, that she might be sick for awhile and that it might change how she looks (she might be skinnier and her hair might be different) but that it did not change the fact that Gma loved him lots. He said he understood. Ken wasn't sure if we should say anything to Kieran but his cousins know what's going on and I wouldn't want him to be shocked if we saw my mom and she looked drastically different. I also let him know that what Gma has he can't catch, like a cold. The only question he asked was "Why" when I told him that Gma was sick. I just said "Well, sometimes, it happens like that."
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Baby Girl Gauvey. Coming July 2011
So, here's the full story. My blood test results came back 'slightly elevated' (for AFP), which meant there was the possibilty of neural defect or an open spine issue with the baby. My sonogram revealed none of this (though the kid is currently sitting breech and we didn't get to see her tush) so the baby is fine.
We did learn the baby is a girl, that she is on track for a 7/11/11 due date, and that we may have a name picked out (which I will not post anywhere until she is born and I'm not 100% on anyway). Kieran is actually starting to get excited about being a big brother to a little sister, even though he had said he wanted a brother. I think when we mentioned that Becca and Morgan are little sisters to big brothers, he started to get on board.
What does the testing mean from here on out? Just that they will be monitoring me a bit more closely than they would otherwise do. I'll get more sonograms than I might otherwise have gotten (next one scheduled for 3/9) and overall just different tactics of watching what's going on with the pregnancy.
Again, I am fine, the baby is fine. The chances of something being wrong at this point are slim so don't worry - I'm not.
Now, some images of the baby.
We did learn the baby is a girl, that she is on track for a 7/11/11 due date, and that we may have a name picked out (which I will not post anywhere until she is born and I'm not 100% on anyway). Kieran is actually starting to get excited about being a big brother to a little sister, even though he had said he wanted a brother. I think when we mentioned that Becca and Morgan are little sisters to big brothers, he started to get on board.
What does the testing mean from here on out? Just that they will be monitoring me a bit more closely than they would otherwise do. I'll get more sonograms than I might otherwise have gotten (next one scheduled for 3/9) and overall just different tactics of watching what's going on with the pregnancy.
Again, I am fine, the baby is fine. The chances of something being wrong at this point are slim so don't worry - I'm not.
Now, some images of the baby.
Monday, January 31, 2011
A Few Photos
Finally got a new camera and here are some photos we took with it.
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| Kieran's new favorite shirt is his Baltimore Ravens sweatshirt from Zadie. He has worn it 3 days in a row. |
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| Kieran and his silly birthday "hat" the stars say Happy Birthday. |
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| We went duckpin bowling for his birthday. He had a great time, especially because Gma brought orange balls (his favorite color) for him to use. |
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| Kieran's birthday cake. Orange writing, of course. |
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The Stats - Year 4
Kieran had his four year doctors appointment yesterday. He did GREAT with getting shots, though he's told me he doesn't want to do it again. I have tried to explain that I would not ask him to do it if it wasn't important - he's not buying it.
He's managed to jump to the 25th percentile for weight and height. Weighing in at 30 lbs 6 oz he's still too small for a booster seat but he's 3 ft and 1 1/4 inches tall so he may need to switch from the carseat we've got as his head goes above the back.
His vocabulary is ever-growing. Sometimes he'll ask for the definition of a word, sometimes he'll just fake it. Don't know which I like more. He's also very into helping. Today I brought his clean laundry down to his room and, without being asked, he started to put his clothes away. He doesn't know how to fold yet so I had to go back and help, but he was very happy that he knew where things went.
He's managed to jump to the 25th percentile for weight and height. Weighing in at 30 lbs 6 oz he's still too small for a booster seat but he's 3 ft and 1 1/4 inches tall so he may need to switch from the carseat we've got as his head goes above the back.
His vocabulary is ever-growing. Sometimes he'll ask for the definition of a word, sometimes he'll just fake it. Don't know which I like more. He's also very into helping. Today I brought his clean laundry down to his room and, without being asked, he started to put his clothes away. He doesn't know how to fold yet so I had to go back and help, but he was very happy that he knew where things went.
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