So lately Colby is just so full of personality! He's my own Dennis the Menace...I don't consider him bad but just a little mischievious from time to time. He's hit the 2s but one thing I can say about him is when he does have fits they aren't full fledged crazy tantrum fits like a lot of kids. He cuts them off pretty quick...he also usually knows when I mean business and he obeys pretty quickly!
So the last 2 days its been mommy and Colby time and we have had fun! Yesterday we went to the park! There was another little girl there the same age so it was fun to watch them play together. We stayed about 30-40 minutes but then it just got TOO hot! After I took him to Petsmart because the dog and cat both needed food but Colby always enjoys this store. He likes to look at the fish, birds, and kitties. He also always picks a toy for Allie which is cute because then he comes home and gives it to her! The rest of the day we just hung out and played at home. Austin has been working a lot this week so its been late nights for us. Yesterday he didn't nap as long as he should have and I thought he was going to be very cranky for me the rest of the day but he wasn't too bad!
Today Colby and I went swimming at my parent's house. That is usually our Saturday "thing" especially if Austin is working. There isn't much else for us to do on a Saturday since most of my friend's husbands are off so we hang out with my parents. Swimming is a great thing too because it usually wears him out! Today he "swam" really well. There were a few times he "swam" on his own a little bit. He was using his arms and feet to move! My mom swears he will be swimming by the end of the summer! He has pretty much been swimming 3 times a week sometimes more all summer.
Oh also to make today interesting he woke up around 6:50...I was still in the bed sound asleep and Austin was in the shower. He suprised Austin by greeting him in the shower then I woke up a few minutes later to him peering over the bed! He doesn't get up too often this early thankgoodness! I try not to let it get me upset. Since it is morning and the sun is out its ok I figure! I look at it like he will definitely be tired by naptime and maybe we can get more accomplished since we were up earlier. It only affected my getting up by 30 min anways! It was also cool that we were all up as a family since that doesn't normally happen days Austin is working!
I figured due to the swimming and the early rising he would take a really long nap today! Boy was a wrong! He went down at almost 1 so I figured I had until 4 for him to get up! Well he was out of his room at 3. Again I couldn't fault him for this he slept 2 hours which is probably good for a 2 year old! I have a feeling 3 hour naps are slowly fading anyway. By 3 he will probably only be napping an hour! Its ok though he seemed well rested when he got up and not cranky so I guess he got just the right amount!
Now we are just waiting on Austin to get home...praying its not late...he has been 7 or 8 the last 2 nights and that just makes the afternoon seem soo long with a toddler! Excited he is off most of the day tomorrow and we all will be at church as a family though!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Accidents Happen
So today has been a frustrating day in the world of potty training! What makes it the most frustrating is knowing Colby can go weeks without having any accidents then there is a day like today where he has 9 or 10! I lost my temper and patience with him today which now I feel so bad about though!
It all began with today at the playdate I didn't take him potty over there which I should have. I guess I honestly didn't think about it since no one else went to the potty and its always a little wierd going at someone else's house so I knew he would have wet his pullup there so we got home he went to the potty though and I changed him. I let him know its ok he wet it while we were gone b/c mommy didn't take him to the potty. I put him back in underwear though hoping it would make him realize we were home now and we weren't going to pee on ourselves! Well he was off playing and next thing I know he had pooped in his underwear! he has never done this before! He usually waits to do that until he has a pullup on or diaper at night. Unfortunately he hasn't made a lot of progress with that...he has pooped on the potty like 5 times but it was almost a month ago now and he just won't do it but I haven't pushed it either I figured he would do that when he was ready. So ok I cleaned up one mess so the rest of the day I felt lazy and just put him in pullups I really wasn't ready for anymore messes!
He always pees during his naptime but again I expect that because he is in his room for 3 hours. He hasn't grasped telling me when he has to potty yet I still have to remind him or I catch him with body language or sometimes he leads me to the bathroom. He peed in his pullup about 3 or more times after his nap which he never does! And we were home with me taking him potty every hour! I don't know what his deal was! I am not sure if he got all off routine with the playdate this morning and it being acceptable to pee in his pullup or what?!? I had to get firm with him tonight because I really had no other way to get through to him that its not ok to pee on yourself! I hope tomorrow is better and I know I should be patient since he did just turn 2 and most boys don't get it until close to 3. Its just going to be a hard year as far as making sure he goes to the potty all the time and worrying about accidents I think diapers were easier! And its so tempting to go back to diapers but I really don't want to do that! I just feel like its a never ending process!
It all began with today at the playdate I didn't take him potty over there which I should have. I guess I honestly didn't think about it since no one else went to the potty and its always a little wierd going at someone else's house so I knew he would have wet his pullup there so we got home he went to the potty though and I changed him. I let him know its ok he wet it while we were gone b/c mommy didn't take him to the potty. I put him back in underwear though hoping it would make him realize we were home now and we weren't going to pee on ourselves! Well he was off playing and next thing I know he had pooped in his underwear! he has never done this before! He usually waits to do that until he has a pullup on or diaper at night. Unfortunately he hasn't made a lot of progress with that...he has pooped on the potty like 5 times but it was almost a month ago now and he just won't do it but I haven't pushed it either I figured he would do that when he was ready. So ok I cleaned up one mess so the rest of the day I felt lazy and just put him in pullups I really wasn't ready for anymore messes!
He always pees during his naptime but again I expect that because he is in his room for 3 hours. He hasn't grasped telling me when he has to potty yet I still have to remind him or I catch him with body language or sometimes he leads me to the bathroom. He peed in his pullup about 3 or more times after his nap which he never does! And we were home with me taking him potty every hour! I don't know what his deal was! I am not sure if he got all off routine with the playdate this morning and it being acceptable to pee in his pullup or what?!? I had to get firm with him tonight because I really had no other way to get through to him that its not ok to pee on yourself! I hope tomorrow is better and I know I should be patient since he did just turn 2 and most boys don't get it until close to 3. Its just going to be a hard year as far as making sure he goes to the potty all the time and worrying about accidents I think diapers were easier! And its so tempting to go back to diapers but I really don't want to do that! I just feel like its a never ending process!
Bible Study and Playdate
I have enjoyed getting to know a new circle of friends this summer. I started going back to the MOPS group that I joined last year. We went about 6 or so times to MOPS during the year and I liked it but I never felt like I fit in for some reason. The same group though offers a summer Bible Study for women. I thought I would try it out again this summer being a smaller group I thought I would get to know the women better. Sure enough I have loved it! Its a great way to break up the week and its nice to get away and listen and talk amongst other moms and also spend time in God's Word. Its so hard to do things for yourself when you are a mom. I feel like my quiet time with God even lacks when it shouldn't. I have gotton together with a couple of the women this summer with their children too which has been nice to make friends and see Colby have some friends too. They have childcare at the Bible Study but I have just been letting my parents keep Colby. 1) Their house is on the way to the study so I figure why not they love seeing him and it gives them a chance to bond and 2) I don't have to sit through Bible Study worried that they are going to bring him to me (which happened once at a MOPS meeting).
Today we had a playdate scheduled with one of the moms from the group. She has 2 girls. One is 2 1/2 and the other is 9 months. We went to their house. I hope to do this more often with Colby. He is around other kids at church but not much during the week. I think he had a good time. At first he was a little unsure and he would get upset about little things but I think he finally got comfortable and had fun! He played well with the 2 year old girl too. She is a little older so she really wanted him to play more with her while he just wanted to play alone with her toys but he will get there in time. He did just turn 2 and right now parallel play is what he should still be doing anyway. I hope we can have them over soon too and let them play with Colby's toys. Its good for children to learn to share this way! We stayed about 2 hours so I am hoping that tired Colby out enough he will sleep well today!
We don't have any other plans today though I am hoping for Austin to pick up po-boys tonight so I don't have to cook...its just so dang hot right now to be working in the kitchen! Plus we cooked a lot earlier in the week so I feel like I deserve a break!
Today we had a playdate scheduled with one of the moms from the group. She has 2 girls. One is 2 1/2 and the other is 9 months. We went to their house. I hope to do this more often with Colby. He is around other kids at church but not much during the week. I think he had a good time. At first he was a little unsure and he would get upset about little things but I think he finally got comfortable and had fun! He played well with the 2 year old girl too. She is a little older so she really wanted him to play more with her while he just wanted to play alone with her toys but he will get there in time. He did just turn 2 and right now parallel play is what he should still be doing anyway. I hope we can have them over soon too and let them play with Colby's toys. Its good for children to learn to share this way! We stayed about 2 hours so I am hoping that tired Colby out enough he will sleep well today!
We don't have any other plans today though I am hoping for Austin to pick up po-boys tonight so I don't have to cook...its just so dang hot right now to be working in the kitchen! Plus we cooked a lot earlier in the week so I feel like I deserve a break!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Tricycle
We gave Colby a tricycle for his birthday along with a helmet and knee pads! I know I know its just a tricycle and I swore I would never do this...I mean we didn't wear helmets when I even rode a regular bike but the thought of my little boy falling off and bumping his head scares me to death! He hated it the first time but now he knows that if he rides he has to wear his safety gear so he is fine with it!
He hasn't gotton the real hang of the peddles yet but we are working on it with him! I don't remember how old I was when I really knew how to ride my tricycle! I love that his tricycle though is the old timey one just like the one I had! He loves it but we have to pull him right now or push him! We have only gotton a few chances to take it out because we have been so busy plus its so hot in the front of our house most of the day! i look forward to really teaching him how to ride it this fall and maybe he can follow us on our walks!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Daddy Days
It seemed like forever since Austin was off even though it was just last weekend. But with VBS and Colby's party we really didn't have time for much relaxation! So it was a welcome change to have Austin off yesterday and today!
Yesterday we had some errands to run but we also wanted to take Colby to a park. We had planned on going to one by the lake but it was closed for some reason so we went to Laffrinere instead. It was fine just hot! Colby had a blast though! I wish we could have stayed longer but it was just so hot so 30 minutes was all we could stand! He played a lot though!
After the park we went to Olive Garden for a nice family lunch outting. Its rare we all 3 go out to eat for lunch like that so it was a treat! I got eggplant parmesan! It was yummy! Colby loved the spaghetti...he also ate breadsticks and salad! Colby was pretty good in the restaurant except when he is done eating he is ready to go! He is also getting very attached to Austin I am noticing. Lately he doesn't want to leave his daddy behind! I guess they had so much bonding time last week he wants to always be around him!
The rest of the day we were able to just relax and stay home which was so nice!
Today I had a dentist appointment first thing so I slipped away for that while Austin kept Colby at home. We had planned on taking him to the aquarium when I got back. We were able to get there soon after they opened and good thing because it got crowded quick! We are fortunate to have a membership so we don't feel as if we lose out if we just go and stay an hour. With Colby's age thats about as much time as you can spend especially on a day like today with the crowds. He did really well though...we let him walk some which he loved! He didn't like being put back in the stroller! He loved running around the kiddie play area! That was probably his favorite! I just wish it had an age limit...its designed for smaller kids but they get overrun with like 10 year olds which isn't fair! He had a good time anyway though!
Once we came home we ate lunch and just all crashed! So glad he's taking a good nap though...he decided 2-3 am would be a good time to play in his room last night! He's a mess with this whole toddler bed thing! I mean I can't complain atleast he doesn't cry and stuff but he's just so random now...we also took the pacifier away so not sure if that contributes to the less sleep too! But once again least he isn't crying for it!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
VBS Day 5
Wow so VBS is officially over! In a way it has gone by really fast but in a way it feels like the longest week! I will definitely miss my 4 and 5 year olds. I will also miss going somewhere at night and fellowshipping with all my wonderful, Christian friends and family at church. The thing I won't miss though is missing out on putting my sweet boy to bed! I have not see my baby to bed since Saturday night! I really miss it too! By the time I get home he is sound asleep! I am thankful he is asleep when I come home so I can rest and so he's not incredibly cranky but I really miss that special time! My body almost aches though I think because I am so tired! It really didn't hit me until today how tired my body and mind are though. this whole week we have been on the run so I have just been going going going. Today we didn't have to be anywhere which was wonderful but when I stopped I felt how exausted I am.
Tonight was a good night though. Colby had another great night in his class. He napped well tonight which meant for a good night at VBS! He was once again excited and anxious to go to church! His class got to come into the assembly time and put their coins in for the offering! It was soo cute! They came in with their stick horses. Ofcourse my child had 2! Once he saw me he came running and was so excited! It was precious! He got to sit with me a few minutes before his class went back. My mom said he ate really well again! He cried though to leave well 1) he wanted to take a play piano home with him and 2) he didn't want to leave me. I think he is missing his mommy at bedtime too! He stayed dry all night though I think for the first time all week...my mom has been taking him to the potty but he wasn't staying on the potty long enough to actually finish so he would wet his pullup sometimes...I knew the potty training would get a little off this week since we were kinda out of our routine. But she finally figured out how to make him sit until he was fully done and so all day today he had no accidents! YAY!
My class was good tonight as well. We were back up to 16! I feel like they did good...they got hyper at times but nothing crazy! They seem to know their song really well and I look forward to hearing them sing it for their parents tomorrow night! Like I say its a relief now that VBS is behind us but I know this time next week I will miss it!
Tonight was a good night though. Colby had another great night in his class. He napped well tonight which meant for a good night at VBS! He was once again excited and anxious to go to church! His class got to come into the assembly time and put their coins in for the offering! It was soo cute! They came in with their stick horses. Ofcourse my child had 2! Once he saw me he came running and was so excited! It was precious! He got to sit with me a few minutes before his class went back. My mom said he ate really well again! He cried though to leave well 1) he wanted to take a play piano home with him and 2) he didn't want to leave me. I think he is missing his mommy at bedtime too! He stayed dry all night though I think for the first time all week...my mom has been taking him to the potty but he wasn't staying on the potty long enough to actually finish so he would wet his pullup sometimes...I knew the potty training would get a little off this week since we were kinda out of our routine. But she finally figured out how to make him sit until he was fully done and so all day today he had no accidents! YAY!
My class was good tonight as well. We were back up to 16! I feel like they did good...they got hyper at times but nothing crazy! They seem to know their song really well and I look forward to hearing them sing it for their parents tomorrow night! Like I say its a relief now that VBS is behind us but I know this time next week I will miss it!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
VBS Day 4
I feel like Day 4 was a sucess! I can't believe we are almost finished the week!
I will start out with Colby's night! His night was much better due to the fact he took a good nap yesterday. He stayed with my parent's yesterday morning and swam while I was at Bible Study which was awesome b/c he always naps well after that! So since he had a good nap he was in a great mood and ready to go to VBS! When we got him out of the car he headed straight for the door and walked all the way to his classroom without any guidance! I think he really is having a blast! They are actually doing crafts and doing the same story that the rest of us are doing which I think is so cool! So he's not back there for an hour and a half just playing he is actually having a mini vbs. Again there was 3 kids in there. I think the last couple of nights they have let Colby go to the 3 year old room for a little while since he is the oldest in the nursery class.
My class had 14 last night and the kids were really good. I felt like it was calmer then the other 2 nights. I also didn't have to lead tonight which was a relief. Jana and I had agreed to split it up. It worked out nicely. Don't get me wrong though the teacher in me enjoyed leading the first 3 nights but it was nice to just go and help out and not have to prepare everything ahead of time! I am in charge of the their song though they will be performing Friday night. Somehow I got myself volunteered for that! I picked a song that I had been teaching them in circle time and they all seem to get it and like it so hopefully they will perform well for their parents!
So that was a run down of day 4...oh and I have to say the people who are preparing the food are awesome...its so nice to know your kid is being fed back there and that I get to sit and eat as well!
I will start out with Colby's night! His night was much better due to the fact he took a good nap yesterday. He stayed with my parent's yesterday morning and swam while I was at Bible Study which was awesome b/c he always naps well after that! So since he had a good nap he was in a great mood and ready to go to VBS! When we got him out of the car he headed straight for the door and walked all the way to his classroom without any guidance! I think he really is having a blast! They are actually doing crafts and doing the same story that the rest of us are doing which I think is so cool! So he's not back there for an hour and a half just playing he is actually having a mini vbs. Again there was 3 kids in there. I think the last couple of nights they have let Colby go to the 3 year old room for a little while since he is the oldest in the nursery class.
My class had 14 last night and the kids were really good. I felt like it was calmer then the other 2 nights. I also didn't have to lead tonight which was a relief. Jana and I had agreed to split it up. It worked out nicely. Don't get me wrong though the teacher in me enjoyed leading the first 3 nights but it was nice to just go and help out and not have to prepare everything ahead of time! I am in charge of the their song though they will be performing Friday night. Somehow I got myself volunteered for that! I picked a song that I had been teaching them in circle time and they all seem to get it and like it so hopefully they will perform well for their parents!
So that was a run down of day 4...oh and I have to say the people who are preparing the food are awesome...its so nice to know your kid is being fed back there and that I get to sit and eat as well!
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