John got up around 7:15, I went to get him about 7:30. We played in his crib with the giraffe and the dog blanket, "dog b-t", for a bit and then our morning routine started. Cuddle, breakfast, play time, coffee, pick up the house, etc.
Friday is our Little Gym day. He was in a mood to do is own thing in class today and not really particapte with the group. I tried to take pictures, but it was hard to do and play with him. Here are a couple of pics that I could get.
When we got home we had some stawberries and milk and then went to the park. His new word today (yesterday was the first day I heard it) is "up". So he wanted to climb "up" everything. Which makes me a little nervous, but he has to learn sometime. You have to be right behind him or in a position to catch up him everywhere. When it was time to go, there were some tears, but then he laid on my shoulder and let me carry him all the way home (must have been a little tired).
I made some left over chicken for lunch. When he is done with his meal he says "all done" and then starts to clear his tray and put everything on the bar. He then points to the fridge and holds out his milk for me to put it away. He played for a bit and then we went up to read and nap. He fell asleep around 12:15.
Like clockwork 1.5 hours later, I hear the little man rolling around. I run and get him and we ran to the mall for another errand and the playground. I took pictures this time. He is very passive when it comes to other kids, wonder if that will change?
When we got home Daddy was already here! They played upstairs for a bit and I ran to the grocery store. When I got home I gave him crackers with hummus and he LOVED it! I love finding new snacks!
Nothing too far out of routine the rest of the evening, play; get on learning tower, eat dinner, play upstairs, take a bath, milk, books, bed.
I hope he can sleep, knowing that it is GAMEDAY tomorrow!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Thursday
Thursday are a little different, as Johanna comes to the house to watch John.
I got up and left for work early and Daddy stayed and waited for Johanna. John woke up about 8:00 and was telling Daddy he was hungry before they even got diaper changed (this rarely happens).
They ate breakfast and then Johanna came to play and Daddy left. John has a real hard time when we leave on Thursdays, but a few minutes after we are gone, he is fine and does not cry all day (Johanna sends me pictures during the day).
I thought I would highlight what "play" means these days around here. It is much different than when we did this project 10 months ago.
Some of John's favorite things to do when it is playtime:
- bounce house
- sand box
- reading books
- running in circles around the island
- remote control car
- any type of ball (soccer, basketball, baseball, football, bouncy ball, noisy ball, etc.)
- bicycle (quad-cycle)
- climb up and down from chairs, couches, beds, etc.
- get in his learning tower and play at the bar
- fill buckets with ANYTHING
- play swords with Daddy
- get on Daddy's back and chase the dogs
- run around the columns and play hide-n-seek/chase
- play on the iphone (peek-a-boo barn or this shape game)
- climb in and out of the tent, put things in and out of the tent
- draw with the color-wonder makers and finger paint (I recommend these for little ones, they are not messy)
- stuffed animal play (feed them, carry them, move them, love them)
- STICKERS! This keeps him entertained forever, $1 bought me several pages and several hours of fun!
- his toy car (put gas in the car, put the animals in the car, get in the car and tell Mama and Daddy bye-bye)
- shape sorters and puzzles (he is getting good at these)
- wonder around out front or back or at the park and just pick stuff up
On with the rest of the day...
I got home about 3:00 and then took John to the neighborhood pool with some other Mom's. We only stayed an hour or so (weather not very good for pool). Then we came home and made dinner. Pinapple chicken (no pineapple for John. I will not go into detail of why) and left over Quinoa.
The evening routine carried on with bouncing and playing with Daddy, bath, play downstairs, milk, books, bed.
Daddy fixed the projector upstairs and then we watched the opening day of College Football!!!!!
I got up and left for work early and Daddy stayed and waited for Johanna. John woke up about 8:00 and was telling Daddy he was hungry before they even got diaper changed (this rarely happens).
They ate breakfast and then Johanna came to play and Daddy left. John has a real hard time when we leave on Thursdays, but a few minutes after we are gone, he is fine and does not cry all day (Johanna sends me pictures during the day).
I thought I would highlight what "play" means these days around here. It is much different than when we did this project 10 months ago.
Some of John's favorite things to do when it is playtime:
- bounce house
- sand box
- reading books
- running in circles around the island
- remote control car
- any type of ball (soccer, basketball, baseball, football, bouncy ball, noisy ball, etc.)
- bicycle (quad-cycle)
- climb up and down from chairs, couches, beds, etc.
- get in his learning tower and play at the bar
- fill buckets with ANYTHING
- play swords with Daddy
- get on Daddy's back and chase the dogs
- run around the columns and play hide-n-seek/chase
- play on the iphone (peek-a-boo barn or this shape game)
- climb in and out of the tent, put things in and out of the tent
- draw with the color-wonder makers and finger paint (I recommend these for little ones, they are not messy)
- stuffed animal play (feed them, carry them, move them, love them)
- STICKERS! This keeps him entertained forever, $1 bought me several pages and several hours of fun!
- his toy car (put gas in the car, put the animals in the car, get in the car and tell Mama and Daddy bye-bye)
- shape sorters and puzzles (he is getting good at these)
- wonder around out front or back or at the park and just pick stuff up
On with the rest of the day...
I got home about 3:00 and then took John to the neighborhood pool with some other Mom's. We only stayed an hour or so (weather not very good for pool). Then we came home and made dinner. Pinapple chicken (no pineapple for John. I will not go into detail of why) and left over Quinoa.
The evening routine carried on with bouncing and playing with Daddy, bath, play downstairs, milk, books, bed.
Daddy fixed the projector upstairs and then we watched the opening day of College Football!!!!!
Wednesday
Today was a bit of a lazy day, lazy enough that I did not write down the times of everything. But really - I think when we look back at this, I will get the drift. :)
John started waking up around 7:45 or so and I went to get him about 8:00. We came down stairs and cuddled on the couch until he was hungry. (This morning cuddle routine is sort of new, but I hope it lasts, I really like it). He ate some yogurt and bananas while I made coffee and picked up the house a bit.
We were supposed to go to the Splash Park with the neighborhood group, but we got busy doing stuff around the house that we decided to cancel. Then we got out for a short errand at Stonebiar Mall, so took him to the mall playground. It was a last minute decision, so I did not have my camera (but I am going back to the mall on Friday, so I should have pictures then). He watched all the other kids for awhile, and then I walked him out onto one of the toys and then he ran around and played and climbed and had a great time.
Home for lunch (grilled cheese and a turkey dog; he can say "hot dog" now) and just an hour nap. I laid down during the nap as I had a terrible headache. He woke up sort of cranky, so we did some more cuddling! Daddy surprised us and came home early. We played and bounced with Daddy, watched some TV, got more stuff done around the house and then it was already dinner time.
We had Quinoa with chicken, black beans, corn, tomatos and onions. Very healthy dinner. It was pretty good, but better as a side item with no chicken.
Then we decided since we had been inside all day, we went to the park about 6:00 (perfect time as far as weather is concerned). We took more picutres (he is just so darn cute!), walked the trails, and played on the big toys.
The regular routine kicked into gear - bath, milk, play downstairs, books, bed.
John started waking up around 7:45 or so and I went to get him about 8:00. We came down stairs and cuddled on the couch until he was hungry. (This morning cuddle routine is sort of new, but I hope it lasts, I really like it). He ate some yogurt and bananas while I made coffee and picked up the house a bit.
We were supposed to go to the Splash Park with the neighborhood group, but we got busy doing stuff around the house that we decided to cancel. Then we got out for a short errand at Stonebiar Mall, so took him to the mall playground. It was a last minute decision, so I did not have my camera (but I am going back to the mall on Friday, so I should have pictures then). He watched all the other kids for awhile, and then I walked him out onto one of the toys and then he ran around and played and climbed and had a great time.
Home for lunch (grilled cheese and a turkey dog; he can say "hot dog" now) and just an hour nap. I laid down during the nap as I had a terrible headache. He woke up sort of cranky, so we did some more cuddling! Daddy surprised us and came home early. We played and bounced with Daddy, watched some TV, got more stuff done around the house and then it was already dinner time.
We had Quinoa with chicken, black beans, corn, tomatos and onions. Very healthy dinner. It was pretty good, but better as a side item with no chicken.
Then we decided since we had been inside all day, we went to the park about 6:00 (perfect time as far as weather is concerned). We took more picutres (he is just so darn cute!), walked the trails, and played on the big toys.
The regular routine kicked into gear - bath, milk, play downstairs, books, bed.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Tuesday
Tuesdays are still John's day with Nana and Da. Side note: We are not entirely sure where "Da" came from, except that is what John started calling him one day and it stuck. I think it came from "Grandpa" and John picked up on "pa" and it came out "Da". Either way, that is his name. :)
I went into John's room around 7:30 and he shuffled around, opened his eyes for a second to make sure it was me, and then drug himself to his feet with arms up high. I held him for a minute, limp on my shoulder (wish I could pause this moment in time) and then laid him down for a diaper change. These are my favorite because John is still sleepy so he keeps his eyes closed and doesn't fight me on the diaper.
Get him dressed, grab his milk and off we go....
When we get to Nana and Da' house, he first runs and finds Nana and shows her whatever random thing he decided to bring from the house (today it was his play keys and my old phone). Then he proceeds to run to he foot of the stairs, point up and yell out for Da.
A quick forced kiss and hug for Mama and off I go to work. He could care less that I leave, but it is a good feeling.
Everyday is a new a different adventure over there, but some of their favorite things to do:
- get in the bed, put Nana's glasses on and read books to Mike (the monkey) and little dog. I think they flip and read the huge stack of books 100 times in a day.
- go to "Grandpa land" (upstairs), dubbed this because Grandpa's office is up there and he works during the day with several breaks to come visit John and take him to Grandpa land. I am not entirely sure what they do, but I know it includes playing computer games, looking at pictures, eating cheese and plenty of other trouble!
- Go out back and throw ALL (3 buckets full) of his deemed pool toys through the gate and into the pool. I wonder if Nana and Da will ever admit how any times they get the net out and fish them all out for him to do again?!?
- take all the animals for a ride in his wagon around the house, but only if Nana makes her "nnn nnn nnn" sound effects!
- empty the pantry shelves and stack and play with all of it
- get into her baking drawer and 'cook cook' the goldfish with wooden spoons and bowls
- eat!
I am sure I am forgetting a favorite, they have so many 'routine' games over there. Nana, feel free to add a comment if I am forgetting something big.
I came to get him about 4:45, we talked and played for a bit and then headed home.
Daddy is at the double-header Ranger game tonight with work, so we were on our own. We ate some leftovers, played downstairs, "booped" (finally!), took a bath, watched the Ranger game and then headed up for bed.
Tonight he let me read him is potty books 3 times, he kept asking for more!
I put him down about 8:00, he whined once. I looked on the monitor about 8:10 and he was silently rolling around, but was out by 8:15.
Now... I am on the computer. :)
Here are some pictures from Nana and Da's.
I went into John's room around 7:30 and he shuffled around, opened his eyes for a second to make sure it was me, and then drug himself to his feet with arms up high. I held him for a minute, limp on my shoulder (wish I could pause this moment in time) and then laid him down for a diaper change. These are my favorite because John is still sleepy so he keeps his eyes closed and doesn't fight me on the diaper.
Get him dressed, grab his milk and off we go....
When we get to Nana and Da' house, he first runs and finds Nana and shows her whatever random thing he decided to bring from the house (today it was his play keys and my old phone). Then he proceeds to run to he foot of the stairs, point up and yell out for Da.
A quick forced kiss and hug for Mama and off I go to work. He could care less that I leave, but it is a good feeling.
Everyday is a new a different adventure over there, but some of their favorite things to do:
- get in the bed, put Nana's glasses on and read books to Mike (the monkey) and little dog. I think they flip and read the huge stack of books 100 times in a day.
- go to "Grandpa land" (upstairs), dubbed this because Grandpa's office is up there and he works during the day with several breaks to come visit John and take him to Grandpa land. I am not entirely sure what they do, but I know it includes playing computer games, looking at pictures, eating cheese and plenty of other trouble!
- Go out back and throw ALL (3 buckets full) of his deemed pool toys through the gate and into the pool. I wonder if Nana and Da will ever admit how any times they get the net out and fish them all out for him to do again?!?
- take all the animals for a ride in his wagon around the house, but only if Nana makes her "nnn nnn nnn" sound effects!
- empty the pantry shelves and stack and play with all of it
- get into her baking drawer and 'cook cook' the goldfish with wooden spoons and bowls
- eat!
I am sure I am forgetting a favorite, they have so many 'routine' games over there. Nana, feel free to add a comment if I am forgetting something big.
I came to get him about 4:45, we talked and played for a bit and then headed home.
Daddy is at the double-header Ranger game tonight with work, so we were on our own. We ate some leftovers, played downstairs, "booped" (finally!), took a bath, watched the Ranger game and then headed up for bed.
Tonight he let me read him is potty books 3 times, he kept asking for more!
I put him down about 8:00, he whined once. I looked on the monitor about 8:10 and he was silently rolling around, but was out by 8:15.
Now... I am on the computer. :)
Here are some pictures from Nana and Da's.
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