Friday, March 26, 2010
Mommy Moment of the week
Today has been a rough day as Austin still isn't feeling well and I've been exhausted trying to take care of a sick toddler and do all my other "wife/mommy" duties this week. But earlier today I laid down on our bed and Austin came over and asked to get up on the bed. I realized he had picked up my clover snow globe, so I pulled him up on the bed, he handed me the snow globe and I turned it so the music would play. We just laid there together snuggled under the covers listening to the pretty music. It was by far my favorite moment this week, the kind that makes you forget about everything else that is wrong in the world. It was just me, Austin and the music. I love him so much! My sweet sweet boy! It's also moments like that that get me excited to think we could have another boy on the way ;)
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Bronchitis
If you know me at all you know that I'm very particular or maybe even a little OCD about certain things, such as germs and cleanliness. I'm not going to apologize for it, it's just who I am. I can't shower if the shower is dirty, I literally want to throw up when people don't wash their hands or at least use sanitizer after going to the bathroom, coughing, touching shopping carts etc., I can't stand it when people smell like smoke, have dirty nails, or bad breath. I am trying to teach Austin good heathly habits such as washing his hands, wiping his mouth and hands if they are dirty at the table, and covering his mouth when he coughs etc. The ones I just listed he already has down. So if my almost 2 year old is on his way to having "nice manners" why is it there are still adults who just have HORRIBLE habits that are really just plane gross. If you want to be ( in my opinion) not a very clean person, then that's your problem. But at what point do I have the right to say..if you are going to be that way..then I don't want you sitting next to my child at the dinner table, I don't want you holding my new born, I don't want you kissing Austin?? I'm sure if I just said those things they would come across as very rude, I know that. BUT at the same time, I'm sick and tired of being around people who get me or my child sick. Austin is a very healthy child and is rarely at the Dr. So today I was NOT happy to have to take him in because he had an awful sounding cough. We came out with the diagnosis of Bronchitis. Oh joy. So yes, I guess I'm bitching, but if you are sick...cover your mouth when you are hacking up a lung. Or better yet...have the decency to stay away from people until you are fully over whatever nastiness you are walking around with. That's all I'm saying.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Early Birthday Present
So we decided to give Austin his Birthday present early. Mommy just couldn't wait any more! Austin has been doing the cutest thing lately..he will just be walking or standing and then he will start jumping up and down like crazy! you can tell by the look on his face that he thinks he is going SO high, super cute! Well after we went to Kidsport on Friday and I saw just how much Austin LOVED jumping on the trampoline (and how good he is at it!) we just had to get one! I know some people think he is a little young for it..but honestly, I don't care! LOL He just LOVES it. The look on his face when he is playing on it is just priceless! It makes me smile just to watch him jump =) Daddy took this video today..I'll try to get some pictures and more videos soon =) Happy Early Birthday Austin!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Cupcakes!
It might not look that amazing in this picture, but in person..it totally is haha! I am even more excited about Austin's Birthday party now that I have perfected the art of Icing a Cupcake LOL! Now I just have to find some Circus themed cupcake liners and we will be all set! =) Thanks for the icing tips Ms. J! ;)
Babywise post: Public Behavior
The Babywise Series is something I have used from Day 1 with Austin and will do the same with the next baby. I just LOVE that a mother out there started a blog about it. I am going to start posting a few of her post to share these ideas/concepts for my many friends and family members who always ask me "what is Babywise all about?"
Last Night Tim and I went out to dinner, it was a little late for Austin, the result, not the BEST dinner we've ever had out. I tried to let Tim deal with Austin for a bit but he had a panicked look on his face so I took over. He quickly asked me "how do you stay so calm?" I don' know! I guess I just know how I want to parent Austin and I know that no matter how good our intentions are he wont learn anything if I just scream and try to hold him down in his seat. So "Stay calm" is always the first thing I say to myself. With that said, I do react. I know that he understands a lot of what I'm telling him, and I know that he knows how I expect him to behave. I know so many parents that are afraid to discipline their children in front of other people. The number one thing I took away from the post below is : You can't expect your children to act any better in public than they do at home. So If you react to bad behavior and discipline them at home, do it in public! You might get the occasional stare or dirty look, but I just don't care! I know that what I'm teaching Austin will pay off and lead to better behavior in the future =)
Public Behavior
Going out in public can sometimes seem like a scary adventure. Children are unpredictable, and you never know what they are going to do while you are out in the public eye. I like to expect the same level of good behavior in public as I do at home; in fact, I probably expect better behavior than at home in many cases in order to show respect to others who are out in public.
First, however, let us all acknowledge that most people out there understand that children are children. It is my hope that most people are understanding of the way children are and don't expect them to be perfect. I know that not all people are. There are some grandparents out there who seem to have forgotten what having young children was like. There are other people who are just plain impatient and judgemental. You can't do anything about them. Just focus on having your child behave the best you know he can and ignore the looks.
I remember one day when we were all at the library. We were working on keeping our children quiet. Our library is in a new building built just over a year ago. I can't figure out why, but they designed it so that sound echoes throughout the entire library, and the children's section is made of materials that produce and echo a lot of sound. So it can be one of those places for parents that becomes a stressful experience. This day we were picking some books to check out when in came a family with a few children. These children were all of elementary school age. I was happy to have them around making noise. They were really loud compared to my kids, and much older, so it took all focus away from my children (if there was any in the first place) :)
So the question is, what expectations can you have in public, and how to you reach them? Like I said earlier, I really have the same expectations at home as I do in public. I adjust for context. If the child is up past bedtime, I know it isn't fair to expect him to be as good as he would otherwise. If we are having dinner an hour late, I have to realize the same thing. That doesn't mean I allow inappropriate behavior, it just means I have more patience in dealing with the situation.
"Right" expectations are dependent on you. Each culture has different expectations. Each public location has its own "culture" and proper behavior. A sit-down restaurant is going to require a lot more from your child than McDonalds. You need to decide what proper expectations are. Now on to how to reach those expectations:
Start at Home: It starts at home. You absolutely cannot expect your child to obey you better in public than he does at home. Public brings over tiredness, boredom, overstimulation, hunger, excitement, etc. If your child doesn't obey you at home, he isn't going to in public.
Outline Expectations: If your child is old enough, sit them down and talk about the expectations you have for your trip. Children are not born knowing how to behave when they go out to eat. They are not born knowing that in a library, we whisper--they aren't even born knowing how to whisper. Tell your child what isn't allowed, and most of all tell them how to act. Show them and demonstrate. Demonstrate a whisper and have them try it out. This is Training in Times of Non-Conflict. The library is not the place to teach about whispering. Again, it starts at home.
Prepare for Success: Avoid taking your child out when it is naptime. If you are going to be eating dinner late, offer a light snack so they won't be too hungry to obey. Set your child up for success so the time spent out in public can be more enjoyable for everyone.
Help Them Out: If you are going out to dinner, don't expect your child to just sit there quietly the entire time with nothing to do. Help him out. If he likes to color, bring some crayons and paper. Brayden wasn't a color-er as a young toddler, so I would bring a car for him to drive around. He was expected to be quiet about it, but he had it. Also, don't break these items out as soon as you get there. Wait until you see the need, and only pull out one at a time. At restaurants, I like to delay my children from eating as long as possible. Children get full quickly and don't eat much. At a restaurant, you spend a lot more time sitting at the table than you do at home. If they eat right away, they won't be hungry by the time the main meal arrives. Also, in going out to eat, you might want to bring along some food you know your child likes. This is especially true for the baby who eats baby food and some finger foods. Bring some finger foods for the baby to eat while everyone else eats if you aren't sure the restaurant will have something your baby can eat there.
Don't Start Something You Don't Want to Finish: I don't let my kids get out of their seats at a restaurant. If you do it once, they will want to do it every time. This is something that must start at home. My kids can't get down from the table until they are done eating, and they have to ask to get down. Remember, it starts at home. I also don't let my kids down when we are somewhere like the grocery store. They stay in the cart where I know they are safe and not grabbing things they shouldn't. Yes, the day will come when they start to walk along behind me, but that will be when I know they are 100% ready for that freedom.
Be the Same Person: You need to have the same expectations and reactions in public as you do at home. If you give in out in public and allow behavior that you wouldn't allow at home, it won't take long for your child to put two and two together. They are smart enough to differentiate between different locations. I think one reason my kids are quite good in public is that my discipline methods are the same. I give my Mommy Glare. I take away privileges if needed. I am able to be the same. They know public is not a place where they can get away with things they couldn't otherwise.
Maintain Expectations, But Adjust For Context: At home, our children are expected to sit still, fold their arms, and be quiet for prayers. When they (mostly Kaitlyn at this point) try to get up, I will hold her in my lap. At church, I maintain the same expectation. I will take her in my lap if she refuses to fold her arms as she should. Sometimes she will start to whine. Most of the time, she will stop after a moment. There have been a few times when she will start to then cry. At this point, I might put her down. I don't want to disrupt the prayer for everyone else while I teach my child. We can work on it more at home, if needed.
React: When your child misbehaves, react to it. Don't be afraid. I know it can be intimidating to give your child instructions in front of people. If he doesn't obey, you might be left looking a bit silly. Have confidence in your child. Again, this must start at home. I remember when Brayden was about one year old. I remember being at friend's homes or at the park with several different moms and being faced with the decision of whether or not to instruct him to change what he was doing. I chose to do so. My heart raced a bit as I waited to see his reaction. He listened! I remember being at the park. We had just moved here and Brayden was 13 months old. The play area is not safe for a wobbly toddler and the stairs are really steep, so I instructed Brayden to stay off the stairs. I was about 20 feet from him when he approached the stairs. I called out to him and told him that was a no and he needed to stay off the stairs. The faces of the other mothers were a bit amused at first; here was this first time mother with her little 13 month old expecting him to listen to her from 20 feet a way. Well, he did it, and the faces turned from amazement to shock. Last year at the park, we experienced similar reactions with Kaitlyn. Even though they had seen it with Brayden, they were shocked to see her do it also. I think they thought I just had a good kid in Brayden, which I do, but he has been taught to be that way. And last year at the park I came to realize that my heart no longer raced when I asked my children to do something in public. I no longer hesitated in my instructions. I had reached full confidence as a mother and did not fear instructing my children in public.
Tell What to Do: You will need to tell your child to not do X, but offer what to do also. For example, at church I say, "We don't run in the church. We walk." Just saying "We don't run" doesn't tell the child what is appropriate. All that tells him is running is not. It says nothing of skipping, jumping, hopping...what may seem obvious to you is not to your child. Your child does not have the same life experiences that you do.
Do Not Belittle: Do not say things that are unkind toward your child. I hope you wouldn't do this at home, either, but don't do it in public. Think of how you would feel if your spouse criticized your character in public. I remember one time while shopping a mother said to her child, "You are such a brat!" I felt so sad for him. You can correct your child and instruct proper behavior while still being kind.
Offer Praise: When your child is behaving appropriately, thank him and tell him what he is doing right. "Thank you for sitting so still. That is such a good boy." This reinforces his behavior and also gives him a clue as to what it is he is supposed to be doing.
Practice: When I was pregnant with Brayden, I went to a women's conference. One of the speakers there was a mother of 8-10 children. They were all closely spaced and she had a few sets of twins. Life must have been hectic for her. But she was the happiest lady. She shared that when her children were young, her husband was serving in the Bishopric, which meant that during church he sat in front of the congregation, leaving her alone with all of her children. I am sure many moms would want to stay home. Others would opt for the back of the room. She decided they would sit in the front of the room. When her children did not behave as they should at church, they had church practice during the week. Each day, they would sit for an hour being quiet and still. I am sure her children quickly learned that they could either be reverent at church for that one day or practice at home for 6, plus church for the 7th. If your child has a hard time with something, practice at home.
Your child won't be perfect in public. My children are not always angels. There are days we go out and it just doesn't go well. But most of the time, they are wonderful. I often get strangers come up to me and compliment me on how well-behaved my children are. A few weeks ago, I thought my children were being rather rowdy during church. That day, I got several compliments on how great they were. Their behavior was not acceptable for my husband and me, but they still somehow managed to impress people around us--it might have been Kaitlyn's cute smile :).
The rough experiences will happen, but overall, going out in public can be something you all enjoy. You can go to restaurants and have an enjoyable meal. I know people who just don't take their children to sit-down restaurants because it is too stressful for them. You don't have to be that way. You can enjoy your time together as a family.
Last Night Tim and I went out to dinner, it was a little late for Austin, the result, not the BEST dinner we've ever had out. I tried to let Tim deal with Austin for a bit but he had a panicked look on his face so I took over. He quickly asked me "how do you stay so calm?" I don' know! I guess I just know how I want to parent Austin and I know that no matter how good our intentions are he wont learn anything if I just scream and try to hold him down in his seat. So "Stay calm" is always the first thing I say to myself. With that said, I do react. I know that he understands a lot of what I'm telling him, and I know that he knows how I expect him to behave. I know so many parents that are afraid to discipline their children in front of other people. The number one thing I took away from the post below is : You can't expect your children to act any better in public than they do at home. So If you react to bad behavior and discipline them at home, do it in public! You might get the occasional stare or dirty look, but I just don't care! I know that what I'm teaching Austin will pay off and lead to better behavior in the future =)
Public Behavior
Going out in public can sometimes seem like a scary adventure. Children are unpredictable, and you never know what they are going to do while you are out in the public eye. I like to expect the same level of good behavior in public as I do at home; in fact, I probably expect better behavior than at home in many cases in order to show respect to others who are out in public.
First, however, let us all acknowledge that most people out there understand that children are children. It is my hope that most people are understanding of the way children are and don't expect them to be perfect. I know that not all people are. There are some grandparents out there who seem to have forgotten what having young children was like. There are other people who are just plain impatient and judgemental. You can't do anything about them. Just focus on having your child behave the best you know he can and ignore the looks.
I remember one day when we were all at the library. We were working on keeping our children quiet. Our library is in a new building built just over a year ago. I can't figure out why, but they designed it so that sound echoes throughout the entire library, and the children's section is made of materials that produce and echo a lot of sound. So it can be one of those places for parents that becomes a stressful experience. This day we were picking some books to check out when in came a family with a few children. These children were all of elementary school age. I was happy to have them around making noise. They were really loud compared to my kids, and much older, so it took all focus away from my children (if there was any in the first place) :)
So the question is, what expectations can you have in public, and how to you reach them? Like I said earlier, I really have the same expectations at home as I do in public. I adjust for context. If the child is up past bedtime, I know it isn't fair to expect him to be as good as he would otherwise. If we are having dinner an hour late, I have to realize the same thing. That doesn't mean I allow inappropriate behavior, it just means I have more patience in dealing with the situation.
"Right" expectations are dependent on you. Each culture has different expectations. Each public location has its own "culture" and proper behavior. A sit-down restaurant is going to require a lot more from your child than McDonalds. You need to decide what proper expectations are. Now on to how to reach those expectations:
Start at Home: It starts at home. You absolutely cannot expect your child to obey you better in public than he does at home. Public brings over tiredness, boredom, overstimulation, hunger, excitement, etc. If your child doesn't obey you at home, he isn't going to in public.
Outline Expectations: If your child is old enough, sit them down and talk about the expectations you have for your trip. Children are not born knowing how to behave when they go out to eat. They are not born knowing that in a library, we whisper--they aren't even born knowing how to whisper. Tell your child what isn't allowed, and most of all tell them how to act. Show them and demonstrate. Demonstrate a whisper and have them try it out. This is Training in Times of Non-Conflict. The library is not the place to teach about whispering. Again, it starts at home.
Prepare for Success: Avoid taking your child out when it is naptime. If you are going to be eating dinner late, offer a light snack so they won't be too hungry to obey. Set your child up for success so the time spent out in public can be more enjoyable for everyone.
Help Them Out: If you are going out to dinner, don't expect your child to just sit there quietly the entire time with nothing to do. Help him out. If he likes to color, bring some crayons and paper. Brayden wasn't a color-er as a young toddler, so I would bring a car for him to drive around. He was expected to be quiet about it, but he had it. Also, don't break these items out as soon as you get there. Wait until you see the need, and only pull out one at a time. At restaurants, I like to delay my children from eating as long as possible. Children get full quickly and don't eat much. At a restaurant, you spend a lot more time sitting at the table than you do at home. If they eat right away, they won't be hungry by the time the main meal arrives. Also, in going out to eat, you might want to bring along some food you know your child likes. This is especially true for the baby who eats baby food and some finger foods. Bring some finger foods for the baby to eat while everyone else eats if you aren't sure the restaurant will have something your baby can eat there.
Don't Start Something You Don't Want to Finish: I don't let my kids get out of their seats at a restaurant. If you do it once, they will want to do it every time. This is something that must start at home. My kids can't get down from the table until they are done eating, and they have to ask to get down. Remember, it starts at home. I also don't let my kids down when we are somewhere like the grocery store. They stay in the cart where I know they are safe and not grabbing things they shouldn't. Yes, the day will come when they start to walk along behind me, but that will be when I know they are 100% ready for that freedom.
Be the Same Person: You need to have the same expectations and reactions in public as you do at home. If you give in out in public and allow behavior that you wouldn't allow at home, it won't take long for your child to put two and two together. They are smart enough to differentiate between different locations. I think one reason my kids are quite good in public is that my discipline methods are the same. I give my Mommy Glare. I take away privileges if needed. I am able to be the same. They know public is not a place where they can get away with things they couldn't otherwise.
Maintain Expectations, But Adjust For Context: At home, our children are expected to sit still, fold their arms, and be quiet for prayers. When they (mostly Kaitlyn at this point) try to get up, I will hold her in my lap. At church, I maintain the same expectation. I will take her in my lap if she refuses to fold her arms as she should. Sometimes she will start to whine. Most of the time, she will stop after a moment. There have been a few times when she will start to then cry. At this point, I might put her down. I don't want to disrupt the prayer for everyone else while I teach my child. We can work on it more at home, if needed.
React: When your child misbehaves, react to it. Don't be afraid. I know it can be intimidating to give your child instructions in front of people. If he doesn't obey, you might be left looking a bit silly. Have confidence in your child. Again, this must start at home. I remember when Brayden was about one year old. I remember being at friend's homes or at the park with several different moms and being faced with the decision of whether or not to instruct him to change what he was doing. I chose to do so. My heart raced a bit as I waited to see his reaction. He listened! I remember being at the park. We had just moved here and Brayden was 13 months old. The play area is not safe for a wobbly toddler and the stairs are really steep, so I instructed Brayden to stay off the stairs. I was about 20 feet from him when he approached the stairs. I called out to him and told him that was a no and he needed to stay off the stairs. The faces of the other mothers were a bit amused at first; here was this first time mother with her little 13 month old expecting him to listen to her from 20 feet a way. Well, he did it, and the faces turned from amazement to shock. Last year at the park, we experienced similar reactions with Kaitlyn. Even though they had seen it with Brayden, they were shocked to see her do it also. I think they thought I just had a good kid in Brayden, which I do, but he has been taught to be that way. And last year at the park I came to realize that my heart no longer raced when I asked my children to do something in public. I no longer hesitated in my instructions. I had reached full confidence as a mother and did not fear instructing my children in public.
Tell What to Do: You will need to tell your child to not do X, but offer what to do also. For example, at church I say, "We don't run in the church. We walk." Just saying "We don't run" doesn't tell the child what is appropriate. All that tells him is running is not. It says nothing of skipping, jumping, hopping...what may seem obvious to you is not to your child. Your child does not have the same life experiences that you do.
Do Not Belittle: Do not say things that are unkind toward your child. I hope you wouldn't do this at home, either, but don't do it in public. Think of how you would feel if your spouse criticized your character in public. I remember one time while shopping a mother said to her child, "You are such a brat!" I felt so sad for him. You can correct your child and instruct proper behavior while still being kind.
Offer Praise: When your child is behaving appropriately, thank him and tell him what he is doing right. "Thank you for sitting so still. That is such a good boy." This reinforces his behavior and also gives him a clue as to what it is he is supposed to be doing.
Practice: When I was pregnant with Brayden, I went to a women's conference. One of the speakers there was a mother of 8-10 children. They were all closely spaced and she had a few sets of twins. Life must have been hectic for her. But she was the happiest lady. She shared that when her children were young, her husband was serving in the Bishopric, which meant that during church he sat in front of the congregation, leaving her alone with all of her children. I am sure many moms would want to stay home. Others would opt for the back of the room. She decided they would sit in the front of the room. When her children did not behave as they should at church, they had church practice during the week. Each day, they would sit for an hour being quiet and still. I am sure her children quickly learned that they could either be reverent at church for that one day or practice at home for 6, plus church for the 7th. If your child has a hard time with something, practice at home.
Your child won't be perfect in public. My children are not always angels. There are days we go out and it just doesn't go well. But most of the time, they are wonderful. I often get strangers come up to me and compliment me on how well-behaved my children are. A few weeks ago, I thought my children were being rather rowdy during church. That day, I got several compliments on how great they were. Their behavior was not acceptable for my husband and me, but they still somehow managed to impress people around us--it might have been Kaitlyn's cute smile :).
The rough experiences will happen, but overall, going out in public can be something you all enjoy. You can go to restaurants and have an enjoyable meal. I know people who just don't take their children to sit-down restaurants because it is too stressful for them. You don't have to be that way. You can enjoy your time together as a family.
Friday, March 19, 2010
16 Weeks
Belly shot 15 weeks
How far along are you? 16 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Still 12 lbs less than I was when I got preggers. which is making Tim mad because he sees what I eat LOL
Maternity clothes? yes, I got some super cute stuff for my birthday!
Stretch marks? well duh..but those are from before haha
Best moment this week: Taking Austin to the zoo and aquarium. It was nice to have such a fun trip with Tim and Austin and then it occered to me that this is one of our last trips as a family of 3 =)
Movement: YES! We were at a wedding last Sat, and the baby was moving sooo much! Tim thinks maybe the baby is Jewish ;) LOL
Food cravings: yes, and I have a really big appitite lately! so maybe I'll actually start gaining and not loosing.
Gender: OK the date has been set, we will find out the sex on April 9th. My parents will be in town for the ultra sound and the next day we will be celebrating Austin's Birthday. I am thinking we will wait to tell our friends and family in person that Sat. So No blog or FB updates on the sex until after the Birthday party =)
Labor Signs: nope!
Belly Button in or out? still a flat innie
What I miss: I miss sleeping well..althought Tim has been amazing the last few days. He has been on vacation and letting me sleep in as much as possible! =)
What I am looking forward to: Everything! Buying baby stuff, having a shower, picking a name, and becoming a family of 4!
Weekly Wisdom: It's OK to not be perfect. In fact, I find that it makes you more likable if you aren't perfect and you actually admit it. Let's face it, no body likes someone who is stuck up and thinks they are perfect and better than everyone else. Don't be that Person, it's not an attractive way to live your life.
Milestones: Belly is showing more, and I celebrated my last Birthday as a mother of 1
Current Projects: Getting ready to paint the playroom in a couple weeks, and working on Austin's party plans.
How far along are you? 16 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Still 12 lbs less than I was when I got preggers. which is making Tim mad because he sees what I eat LOL
Maternity clothes? yes, I got some super cute stuff for my birthday!
Stretch marks? well duh..but those are from before haha
Best moment this week: Taking Austin to the zoo and aquarium. It was nice to have such a fun trip with Tim and Austin and then it occered to me that this is one of our last trips as a family of 3 =)
Movement: YES! We were at a wedding last Sat, and the baby was moving sooo much! Tim thinks maybe the baby is Jewish ;) LOL
Food cravings: yes, and I have a really big appitite lately! so maybe I'll actually start gaining and not loosing.
Gender: OK the date has been set, we will find out the sex on April 9th. My parents will be in town for the ultra sound and the next day we will be celebrating Austin's Birthday. I am thinking we will wait to tell our friends and family in person that Sat. So No blog or FB updates on the sex until after the Birthday party =)
Labor Signs: nope!
Belly Button in or out? still a flat innie
What I miss: I miss sleeping well..althought Tim has been amazing the last few days. He has been on vacation and letting me sleep in as much as possible! =)
What I am looking forward to: Everything! Buying baby stuff, having a shower, picking a name, and becoming a family of 4!
Weekly Wisdom: It's OK to not be perfect. In fact, I find that it makes you more likable if you aren't perfect and you actually admit it. Let's face it, no body likes someone who is stuck up and thinks they are perfect and better than everyone else. Don't be that Person, it's not an attractive way to live your life.
Milestones: Belly is showing more, and I celebrated my last Birthday as a mother of 1
Current Projects: Getting ready to paint the playroom in a couple weeks, and working on Austin's party plans.
I love to Jump!
Today we had a playdate at Kidsport, open gym hour! Austin LOVED IT! There are so many cool things for the kids to do including a giant foam pit, trampolines, balance beams, bounce houses, parallel bars and more! Austin's favorite thing by far was the trampoline. He just loves to jump! I was a little tickled when I asked the lady about doing a class with Austin and she said that he would be in the parent and tot class until he was potty trained. I then informed her that he was already potty trained. She just looked at me and said "how old is he???" I said, 2 in April! She was very shocked that he was already potty trained...feels good to get a "pat on the back" even if it is from a stranger. She was also telling me that they think the maturity level of a child goes hand in hand with being potty trained which is why they wait to move them up a level in their classes until they are done with diapers. I had never really thought about the maturity level aspect of all this but I do have to agree. I think Austin is very smart and very mature for his age...but of course every Mom thinks that LOL ;) anyway, we had such a good day! I plan on taking Austin back as often as possible! enjoy the video!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
They say it's your Birthday...
I have awesome friends! Today I went to a playdate to see our friends before we leave town. My wonderful friends surprised me with a beautiful cake! They sang "Happy Birthday" and we all enjoyed cake (and lots of other yummy stuff since it was a recipe swap playdate!) I have to say I was almost teary eyed, I just really needed someone to care it was my Birthday and celebrate ME without making it about anything else! I know that sounds silly, but I've always been a big "Birthday person". Maybe because growing up that was always a very special time spent with friends and family celebrating exactly how I wanted to. So even if I don't get any of my other Birthday wishes this year, it was a great way to start my day and so nice to know I have friends who care..even if I am getting old ;)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Boots
This lovely outfit is what Austin wanted to leave the house in this morning. He LOVES his rain boots that Gramz got him. He wears them ALL THE time, or whenever I will let him..and it just wasn't worth the battle this morning! LOL I did manage to get the hat off and pants and a shirt ON, but the boots stayed on the entire day! =) Meanwhile..i couldn't get him to keep that Hat on all winter!! LOL
The Little Things in Life
Today Austin and I went to our playdate at Georgetown Jump, for Free! (thanks to my power of persuasion lol) It was really great, we had a large group show up and everyone got in free! I really enjoyed chatting with the Moms and watching Austin run around and jump in the bounce houses. After the playdate Austin and I grabbed lunch and then walked around the Georgetown square for a while. It just so happens we wondered into a place called Galaxy Cupcakes ;) They have all kinds of yummy treats, so we got a couple to take home with us. Austin was soooo excited about eating his cupcake! It's the little things in life =) Now I'm off to do laundry and get all of us packed for our trip to CS/Dallas!
And now..we Feast! LOL
And now..we Feast! LOL
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
At a glance..
It's fun to look back and see how much Austin has changed in the last year. I realized how much my little baby has grown when I looked at his St. Patrick's Day picture the other day..so here is last years and this years. Crazy to think this time last year we were still in diapers, on formula, and not walking!!!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
A Great Day
Today was an amazing day. The sun was shining, the weather was great, and Austin and I were out the door! We went to the park to play with our playdate group. It was so great to finally be outside with him! I feel like we've been stuck in the house forever between crappy weather and potty training. After we played at the park we headed to Baby Earth, a store in Round Rock. I was on the hunt for a folding travel potty seat. Since my parents will be traveling with Austin soon I really wanted to get one. Plus it would be nice to have one for daily outings since lets face it, a public toilet is not really something I want to sit my toddler on LOL. Luckily they had just what we were looking for! After that we headed to Joann's to look for some fabric for Austin's Birthday shirt that I'm having made. We founds something cute then headed to Freebirds for lunch! I've been craving Freebirds like crazy so we decided to go check out the new store in RR. Austin and I split a quesadilla, he loved it! It had been a long morning for him by then so we headed home for a nap. Then we were off to "Mommy and Austin date night!" We went to IHOP for a pancake dinner!! It was nice since kids eat free! Our friend Shelley and Jorden joined us so it was fun to eat pancakes and chat with friends. After that we ran over to Old Navy and picked up a few things, including Austin's outfit that he will wear on his first trip to the zoo coming up soon!! yay!!
So BEST OF ALL, through this very long day Austin did NOT have ANY accidents!!! That's right! We woke up dry and stayed that way all day!! Through shopping, playing, nap time, and running around town!! I am soooo proud of my big boy! I couldn't be happier about how today went! =)
So BEST OF ALL, through this very long day Austin did NOT have ANY accidents!!! That's right! We woke up dry and stayed that way all day!! Through shopping, playing, nap time, and running around town!! I am soooo proud of my big boy! I couldn't be happier about how today went! =)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Sweet Boy
Last night was one of those moments that I wish I could freeze and just relive over and over again. After we came home from the Dr. appointment and dinner we all went int our bedroom to clean up and start packing for Tim's work trip. Well I ended up laying on the bed, and Austin was jumping around and playing with one of Tim's baseball caps. When Tim got on the bed with us Austin was fascinated with putting the hat on Tim, taking it off, fixing his hair and then putting it back on just right. He did this over and over again! If Tim tried to lay his head down he would pull his head upright and put the hat on him again. Then he started giving Tim big hugs each time he put the hat on. Then came the kisses! Austin kept putting the hat on, giving a hug and then giving lots and lots of kisses to Daddy! Tim stole my line and said "I love him so much!" (hehe inside joke ;) It was so sweet to see that special moment. Austin really loves his Daddy, and why shouldn't he? He has the best Daddy in the entire world! I love my Sweet Boy =)
13.5 weeks
How far along are you? I'll be 14 weeks on Thursday!
Total weight gain/loss: Ok so I lost a little at first, and I really thought I had gained that back but at yesterdays Dr. appointment I had lost 8 more pounds. Tim wants to know how in the world that is possible lol. It is weird since my belly is growing.
Maternity clothes? oh yes, the Baby bump is not a fan of my regular jeans, and the tops make it look so cut haha
Stretch marks? well duh..but those are from before haha
Best moment this week: Last night laying in bed with Austin and Tim..best moment of the month! I'll blog about that later =)
Movement: YES! it's so crazy but about a week ago I thought I felt something. Tim just laughed and said it was gas. But I have felt that "flutter" feeling ever night since =) so cool!
Food cravings: OMG yes! anything sour! I've been eating sour patch kids and sweet tarts haha! oh and chili freetos, and ice cream (this is why tim wonders how its possible i lost 8 lbs! LOL )
Gender: Ok we are going to wait till closer to 20 weeks to find out (which will kill me) but we're going to do it on April 9th so that my Mom can come with us! =) I can't wait!!
Labor Signs: nope!
Belly Button in or out? still a flat innie
What I miss: I miss sleep!!
What I am looking forward to: Picking out the baby's room decor!!
Weekly Wisdom: People are rude LOL yes, i'm going to bitch a little. (hey its my blog) no matter how amazing your kids are, no matter how hard you try as a parent people are always going to criticise you. And it's usually the ones that don't even have kids of their own! let's go by the kindergarden rule..if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!
Milestones: Felt the baby move, and got to hear the heart beat again =)
Current Projects: Potty Training! Austin and I just went through the "3 day potty training method" and he was amazing! we are a diaper free household! (until September haha! )
Total weight gain/loss: Ok so I lost a little at first, and I really thought I had gained that back but at yesterdays Dr. appointment I had lost 8 more pounds. Tim wants to know how in the world that is possible lol. It is weird since my belly is growing.
Maternity clothes? oh yes, the Baby bump is not a fan of my regular jeans, and the tops make it look so cut haha
Stretch marks? well duh..but those are from before haha
Best moment this week: Last night laying in bed with Austin and Tim..best moment of the month! I'll blog about that later =)
Movement: YES! it's so crazy but about a week ago I thought I felt something. Tim just laughed and said it was gas. But I have felt that "flutter" feeling ever night since =) so cool!
Food cravings: OMG yes! anything sour! I've been eating sour patch kids and sweet tarts haha! oh and chili freetos, and ice cream (this is why tim wonders how its possible i lost 8 lbs! LOL )
Gender: Ok we are going to wait till closer to 20 weeks to find out (which will kill me) but we're going to do it on April 9th so that my Mom can come with us! =) I can't wait!!
Labor Signs: nope!
Belly Button in or out? still a flat innie
What I miss: I miss sleep!!
What I am looking forward to: Picking out the baby's room decor!!
Weekly Wisdom: People are rude LOL yes, i'm going to bitch a little. (hey its my blog) no matter how amazing your kids are, no matter how hard you try as a parent people are always going to criticise you. And it's usually the ones that don't even have kids of their own! let's go by the kindergarden rule..if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!
Milestones: Felt the baby move, and got to hear the heart beat again =)
Current Projects: Potty Training! Austin and I just went through the "3 day potty training method" and he was amazing! we are a diaper free household! (until September haha! )
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