"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" Christmas break just finished and I am back to work, but full of memories from an eventful holiday season.
It started off stressful due to my wallet being stolen from my purse at WalMart on the 21st and then a raging toothache the day after (a route canal is in my near future). Once Christmas came, however, all things were merry and bright. It was such a joy to see the excitement on Madison's face on Christmas morning. Jayden didn't quite get the concept yet, but he LOVES his new basketball hoop and is constantly asking us to put him on the play table so that he is tall enough to shoot hoops. The kids were spoiled by the whole family, as usual, but Madison reciprocated by drawing pictures in all of the family Christmas cards.
Our biggest thrill of the holiday break was successfully potty training Madison!!! After trying several times, the concept seemed to click for her this time and she has gone a week without any accidents! We celebrated her achievement by taking her to her first movie theater experience, to see Tangled at Greenback Cinemas. Jayden got his first haircut the other day, and I'm so sad to have his curls be gone, but he looks so grown up and handsome! He started out calm during the haircut, but definitely lost it a bit with crying toward the end. His newest development - counting to TEN! He is so funny, he'll just count from 1-10 for no reason, or sometimes randomly count things around the house. My smart little boy.
George had knee surgery on the 29th and will be home for the next week recuperating. It is his second knee surgery, so we're hoping that this is the last one.
We missed grandma during this holiday season, as Christmas was very much her favorite time of year. I hope she knows that we think of her often and say hello to her in our nighttime prayers with Madison.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
George had knee surgery for the second time today. All went well and he is propped up on the couch downstairs for now. Kelly, Dave, and Laura came over tonight and made chili and cornbread, yum! Madison is doing well with potty training this week. We started on Sunday the 20th and she's used the potty 21 times! Today she pooped in the potty for the first time! Funny the things we get excited about as parents!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Jayden Gives Us a Scare!
We went to see Santa at the Galleria last Monday and after four snapshots, we finally got a photo with the kids both looking at the camera, although lacking smiles. Afterward, while playing in the family bathroom area, Jayden ran his head into the sharp corner of the glass TV frame!! Blood came rushing from his head while his screams filled the room. Luckily my parents were with me, so my mom watched Madison while my dad and me tried to stop the bleeding with paper towels. I was terrified, trying to map an escape route to the nearest hospital while calming my frightened son. Thankfully, the bleeding stopped quickly and we saw that Jayden had a small "hole" on his head instead of a large cut, so stitches wouldn't be necessary. What does Jayden want to do right afterward? Run right over to play the same game that caused this whole situation!! I guess he hasn't grasped the concept of cause and effect yet!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
November 2010 UPDATE
Well, it sure has been awhile since my last post!
Jayden is now almost 16 months (in 3 days) and still has his adorable curly blond hair. He has been walking since 12.5 months and we enjoy watching his chubby body run all over the place. He is saying several words, such as: Mommy, Daddy, hot, Elmo (new!), kitty cat, meow, moo, down, Nana, Papa, Oma, sissy, ball, and even his own version of "Here you go" :-) I guess we say that to him a lot! He gave us a scare Thanksgiving night, screaming from 11-1am, so George took him to the Emergency Room. We realized that he hadn't had a bowel movement for close to 2 days and wasn't eating much, so the doctor gave my boy a suppository and by the later that day, he was a happy boy after getting to release his waste. A screaming baby in the middle of the night is NO FUN!!
Madison is now 2.5 years old and her Nana taught her how to say "Two and a half", so that's really cute. She continues to be a Chatty Kathy and delights us everyday with things she says. We love trying to get her to say long words (I think George taught her 'cartilage' the other day, lol). She is still in diapers, unfortunately, but I just can't believe how hard it is for the parent to attempt to potty train, starting with time, especially when you have two toddlers. I know it can be done, I think I'm just lazy :-) I keep saying, "During the next school break. . " but then the vacation gets packed with things to do and I don't get around to it, how sad. She LOVES to dance and play drums and sings to me all of the time. Her very favorite thing to do is "draw pictures" (as she says it). She is an absolute joy 99% of the time, and the other 1% she is a toddler (and of course she and Jayden save those moments for when we are in public!)
Both kids still continue to raised by their Oma (G's mom) while George and I work, and we couldn't be more appreciative or happy about this arrangement. All of our parents are just the most amazing grandparents, express so much love to our children, and are extremely helpful in allowing George and me to take date nights :-)
Jayden is now almost 16 months (in 3 days) and still has his adorable curly blond hair. He has been walking since 12.5 months and we enjoy watching his chubby body run all over the place. He is saying several words, such as: Mommy, Daddy, hot, Elmo (new!), kitty cat, meow, moo, down, Nana, Papa, Oma, sissy, ball, and even his own version of "Here you go" :-) I guess we say that to him a lot! He gave us a scare Thanksgiving night, screaming from 11-1am, so George took him to the Emergency Room. We realized that he hadn't had a bowel movement for close to 2 days and wasn't eating much, so the doctor gave my boy a suppository and by the later that day, he was a happy boy after getting to release his waste. A screaming baby in the middle of the night is NO FUN!!
Madison is now 2.5 years old and her Nana taught her how to say "Two and a half", so that's really cute. She continues to be a Chatty Kathy and delights us everyday with things she says. We love trying to get her to say long words (I think George taught her 'cartilage' the other day, lol). She is still in diapers, unfortunately, but I just can't believe how hard it is for the parent to attempt to potty train, starting with time, especially when you have two toddlers. I know it can be done, I think I'm just lazy :-) I keep saying, "During the next school break. . " but then the vacation gets packed with things to do and I don't get around to it, how sad. She LOVES to dance and play drums and sings to me all of the time. Her very favorite thing to do is "draw pictures" (as she says it). She is an absolute joy 99% of the time, and the other 1% she is a toddler (and of course she and Jayden save those moments for when we are in public!)
Both kids still continue to raised by their Oma (G's mom) while George and I work, and we couldn't be more appreciative or happy about this arrangement. All of our parents are just the most amazing grandparents, express so much love to our children, and are extremely helpful in allowing George and me to take date nights :-)
Monday, October 18, 2010
Jayden's 1-Year Photos
Our photographer, Julio Rodriguez, took Jayden's 1-year photo in July 2010 in a Roseville field. Jayden took his first steps on July 12th and officially started walking on August 12th, his Opa's birthday. He says, "ball, uh-oh, and Daddy". He is our chunky monkey, as he weighed in at 27lbs 30in at his 12-month appointment. He is also officially sleeping through the night consistently - yay!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
SUMMER VACATION!
SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER!
What an interesting end of the school year. I had to suspend three students on the last day of school, it was awful. The last day ended up being great, however, but still sad inside. I went to bed at 8:30 that night, and slept until 7am, it felt so good.
The family is doing great. Madison is now 2yr 2mo and such a wonderful little chatterbox. She has seemed a bit moody lately, but we're chalking it up to being a toddler. For the most part, she is very polite and listens either the first or second time we say something. The countdown to time out works EVERY time, it's amazing. I can't remember the last time I had to actually put her on a time out. Her longest sentence has been 11 words. She did great at her 2yr old well visit, and doesn't need one now until she's 3, amazing.
Jayden is 10.5mo grows to be more fun every day. He can say, "ball", "clap", and "uh oh" now. He also will clap and sometimes wave. He STILL is not crawling, but he cruises around the whole house while holding on to furniture. I can't believe that he will be one in like 6 weeks!!! Madison and Jay just love each other and are so sweet to each other.
We went to Dave & Buster's last night to celebrate Annette's birthday and had a blast. We won a ton of tickets and got Maddie a barking/walking dog and Jayden a D&B ball. We hung out at the Fountains afterward with K&W and K&J.
I've now completed two Master's courses, and have had the first class of my 3rd, Movement and dance. It is hard to keep up with class and papers, but I can't wait for that raise.
Renee's wedding is in 2 weeks, and I found my bridesmaid dress today for a great deal!! Alana had her baby girl last week, as well as our friend Melissa. We have two other friends who are due this summer, as well as my cousin's wife. So many weddings and babies!!!!
LIFE IS GOOD!
Jayden cruising around the flower at the Galleria Mall in May 2010.
Madison loving the bounce house at Roseville's Downtown Tuesday Night in May 2010.
Adorable kiddos in the massive double stroller cart at Target to get summer hats and bathing suits.
Playing piano at Aunt Kelly's house in May 2010. I'm so happy that my kiddos love to play with each other.
What an interesting end of the school year. I had to suspend three students on the last day of school, it was awful. The last day ended up being great, however, but still sad inside. I went to bed at 8:30 that night, and slept until 7am, it felt so good.
The family is doing great. Madison is now 2yr 2mo and such a wonderful little chatterbox. She has seemed a bit moody lately, but we're chalking it up to being a toddler. For the most part, she is very polite and listens either the first or second time we say something. The countdown to time out works EVERY time, it's amazing. I can't remember the last time I had to actually put her on a time out. Her longest sentence has been 11 words. She did great at her 2yr old well visit, and doesn't need one now until she's 3, amazing.
Jayden is 10.5mo grows to be more fun every day. He can say, "ball", "clap", and "uh oh" now. He also will clap and sometimes wave. He STILL is not crawling, but he cruises around the whole house while holding on to furniture. I can't believe that he will be one in like 6 weeks!!! Madison and Jay just love each other and are so sweet to each other.
We went to Dave & Buster's last night to celebrate Annette's birthday and had a blast. We won a ton of tickets and got Maddie a barking/walking dog and Jayden a D&B ball. We hung out at the Fountains afterward with K&W and K&J.
I've now completed two Master's courses, and have had the first class of my 3rd, Movement and dance. It is hard to keep up with class and papers, but I can't wait for that raise.
Renee's wedding is in 2 weeks, and I found my bridesmaid dress today for a great deal!! Alana had her baby girl last week, as well as our friend Melissa. We have two other friends who are due this summer, as well as my cousin's wife. So many weddings and babies!!!!
LIFE IS GOOD!
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