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September 5, 2010
I love Cole. But I had about had it with him this weekend.
I nursed that kid at least 700 times over the past three days. And if I wasn't within boob reach, he had his fingers shoved in his mouth to keep himself content. He's not a thumb sucker but more like a middle, ring, and pinkie sucker. It's adorable.
He is definitely mommy's best friend. And I love it.
September 4, 2010
I should have taken a picture of Pearl and Jeff on the 4-wheeler today. After all, Pearl's waited all summer for a ride up the mountains. Once she finally got her turn, those two were lucky enough to see four wild turkeys and a couple of deer.
But I was with my best friend... story of my entire weekend at Bear Lake.
So instead, you get a picture that will only be funny to my family, and Kurtis' friends. Apparently v-neck shirts are all the rage for strapping, young men like my brother. I don't get it. Kurtis should have known better than to wear one in front of the family, especially since we showed no mercy with his friend "Swift" who loves v-necks. There was much teasing, harassing, and laughing. He was NOT happy to get his picture taken with it on. Kids nowadays... what are they thinking?
(Am I really THAT old to be saying I don't get the style choices of teenagers?)
September 3, 2010
My sister had to up and decide to be responsible by getting accepted to nursing school and getting a real, full-time job. It's really cramping our style of seeing each other every day. And I miss her.
So she came over today to see Cole's new hair cut. She was so excited to give him a mohawk. Well, as much as one can do with his hair, considering it pretty much sticks up where it wants to, even with a ton of gel in it. Regardless, I think my baby boy's hair is adorable (yes, I'm over the trauma) and my sister.... well you be the judge but I think she is beautiful!
September 2, 2010
It was a bad idea to test the waters with NOT giving Cole any of his reflux medicine. It's been a few days since we ran out and as of doctor's recommendation, we decided to see how he'd do without it. Bad idea. It's crazy that this tiny pill, well half of a tiny pill, is a wonder drug and that in just a few days we noticed a huge difference in Cole's tummy issues. What's also crazy is how much this tiny pill costs! But I'll gladly fork over the money if it keeps my baby happy.
September 1, 2010
We dropped by Jeff's office today on our way home from work... well, technically it's not on the way home. I was actually headed to Carter's to get some new clothes for my growing kids. But once Pearl saw Daddy's office, we had to stop. She gets so excited about office life. She likes my office because I have markers and one of my co-workers has a candy dish (ok, so that's the REAL reason why she likes to come up to my office). She likes Jeff's office for one thing only - the ten key machine. In her mind, it's a little computer just her size but with a bonus feature... paper that comes out at the touch of a button. Today the paper was money, which she generously gave to Jeff's boss (at least she's got that right with accountants). So when our neighbors heard how much she loves ten key machines, they dug one out of their office and gave it to Pearl. Saying she was thrilled beyond belief is an understatement. What wasn't so thrilling was the hysteria that ensued when she ran out of paper the next day.
August 31, 2010
We held off for as long as possible but at three and a half months, it was time. I'm still mourning the loss of two inches of wild, blond hair. But he is oh so cute with his new big boy hair cut.
August 30, 2010
In my feeble attempt to have a real FHE tonight, we broke out the chore chart. For months I've been telling myself to make a chore chart for Pearl... you know, to teach her responsibility and that everyone has to help around the house... but I just never got around to it. Well, thanks to Target for having an awesome, kid-friendly clearance section, I was able to buy this bad boy for a buck. Yep, one whole dollar! Of course that dollar came with about 20 minutes of screaming because I wouldn't let Pearl just scribble all over the board, only to erase it again, and then demand more stickers. I guess I can't blame her. Her parents do have some pretty high expectations for a three-year-old. I mean, being nice (aka, saying nice words and listening)? That's got to take some effort to get a sticker! Let's just say the first few days she didn't get too many stickers but now that she's got the hang of it and realizes the more stickers she gets the more likely she is to get a reward, she is a fantastic help at picking up her toys and clothes, helping get Cole ready in the morning, brushing her teeth and combing her hair, and making her bed. We're still working on saying our bedtime prayers and being nice though. But at least it's working!
And I'm curious, because growing up I never had designated chores or an allowance, what do you do to teach your kids responsibility around the house?
