Thursday, June 17, 2010

Life Happens

I know it's been four days since my last post, but life happens. We've been up, down and around the corner here. I'm sure you all understand that, everyone has one or more of those days. I miss seeing my friends lately. I've been so busy with life at home, that I feel as if I've neglected them. Their lives, although baby-less, are just as busy as mine. It's nice being able to catch up with them, things always seem as if no time has passed since we've seen each other.

Last post I was so busy, I forgot to mention that Emily is officially 10 months old! I weighed her yesterday and surprise, surprise, she's only 13 lbs. I could have sworn she would be about 14 lbs, but she's crawling all over the place now, it only makes sense that she's lost some ounces. Lucas is a tiny little boy, he only weighs 21 lbs. They both eat like teenagers, I swear, but don't gain much weight. Wayne thinks it's because they're also constantly moving and drinking water and only rest when asleep.

We've been to the park quite a few more times since my last post. Almost twice daily, unless it's wet and raining. They absolutely love the outdoors. While playing quietly--and yes, I said quietly- today they were amazed that a beautiful monarch butterfly was resting on the plants just outside the window. Lucas called it a 'duhduhfly'. Funny, I know, but he's still learning to pronounce some words.

Just a little boast about my boy, he started trilling or rolling his tongue when he was only about 8 1/2 months old. By the time he was 10 months he was singing 'la la la la'. I never thought it made him special, but was constantly told that this was not a normal thing. Then again, he is my son and has quite the long 'Gene Simmons' tongue like his mama. Emily was not gifted with this tongue, and makes normal baby gurgles.

Well, that's all for now, I've got to finish up my plans for Father's Day this weekend. I might not be able to post tomorrow or the next day, but I will be back. Hang in there mommies, things do get a little easier, but always remember, life happens.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

It's Been Awhile

I know it's been a little bit since my last post, but things are a little busy here. Thursday was a wonderful day; I can't exactly remember what made it wonderful or what the babies and I did, but it was a great day. Friday was not nearly as great a day. My grandmother fell and is in the hospital. I am, and I'm not worried. Worrying doesn't get me anywhere, and I know that she's in very good and caring hands.

Yesterday, Saturday, was my brother's b-day dinner here, and it was a fairly good time.

Lately, I've been feeling extremely crafty. Usually, I feel a little crafty, but lately, all I want to do is paint, or scrapbook--thank you Cyn, colour, knit, something, anything to help pass the day. I can't wait until my babies are old enough to have try craft time with. The main problem right now, is that Emily is definitely too young, without another parental supervisor, and most of my craft supplies are hidden away in boxes in the basement. Perhaps I'll finish the scarf I started knitting for myself a while back.

Lucas has been quite the little devil lately. I believe I already mentioned the sudden sibling rivalry. Now, he's not only doing that, he's also getting into everything he's not supposed to. I've caught him with his daddy's cell phone, licking an adapter for the cordless phone, biting on some nail clippers, sitting on the top (as in the very top) of the couch, and many other things he knows is bad. My biggest problem is trying to make him understand not to do that. I've done the hand slapping--this results in him slapping us or thinking it a game, I've yelled 'NO!' at him, I've even resorted to time out. The yelling is definitely not effective, it gets his attention, but doesn't stop him from doing what he's doing. Time out, although sound great, hasn't worked. Perhaps he's still too young. He ends up sitting in a corner for about a minute and then goes back and ends up doing whatever it was he was doing all over again.

I've had it up to my teeth! I have no idea how to get my 20 month old to listen. Any advice? Believe me, I'll use it!

Emily's a whole other issue. She's all smiles and giggles when fed and happy. However, she's been waking up twice a night now for the last few nights. I personally think it's her teething. Wayne thinks it's some sort of diabolical plan on her part. Either way, it's pitching both Wayne and I at each other. I can't imagine doing this alone, but sometimes, I wish he would just go away.

On a good note--if you look at it that way, Emily is already pulling herself up to the couch, and now she's walking along the couch! She's only been crawling for 3 weeks! On top of that, she's started drinking the water from Lucas' water bottle. This bottle has a non-spill straw. I was amazed when I saw her sucking away on it this morning.

Uh oh, Emily's awake from her nap. Hope to post tomorrow!