We have had a good but very busy weekend so far! I'm already exausted from it! I am kinda ready to get back to our normal week schedule just so I can rest! Let's start out with Saturday morning...Colby and I went over to my parent's house for a swim. I know he's been in swim lessons all week but 1) I have been so jealous sitting in the heat watching him swim every day and 2) I wanted my parents to see his new skills. It felt soo good we stayed in about 2 hours. Colby is doing really well...he can partially swim alone. He's very comfortable and brave in the water also. We ate lunch with them then came home to relax and take naps before Austin's parent's arrived.
Neither of us really got a good nap...I couldn't sleep well thinking that any minute the doorbell might ring and Colby was up most of the time too. By the time they got here he was awake at 3. We sat around and visited until Austin got home. Then we cooked dinner and ate and visited. Colby enjoyed them being here and had fun playing with them. After dinner we even drove down to Belle Chasse for icecream. Once we got in and got Colby bathed it was 9 before he got in the bed. I knew he would be exausted from all the activity plus the no nap so I think he fell right to sleep!
Sunday morning we went to church and Austin's parents joined us. It was nice to have them at our church and to see what we do on Sunday mornings. Austin's mom even joined us in the nursery to see Colby in his class. I think Colby enjoyed having her around too. We enjoyed sitting in church as a family. After church we did our usual lunch at McAlister's. Then we came home and by that point I was exausted and figured Colby was too! Luckily Austin and his parents went down to the Base to look around while Colby and I napped. I definitely needed some down time and so did Colby.
Once we woke up and they got back we went to my parent's house for swimming and dinner. I was still exausted at this point and had a horrible headache but it was nice to swim and be with everyone. We swam and then ate dinner. I think Colby enjoyed the visit. It was nice like I say to be with everyone I just wish I would have felt better. Sundays are such long days anyway and combining company and doing something like that after an already full day about did this pregnant momma in! So when we got home we got Colby in the bed and I was not long after him. I think everyone was exausted though!
Its always nice to have company but it sure was nice Monday morning to get back to "normal" around here! Onto Week 2 of swim lessons!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Week 1 of Swim lessons
Colby is still doing great in swim lessons. I am very impressed with how well he has adapted to the big boy classes. He does everything he is supossed to and doesn't seem afraid at all. He relaxes well and therefore floats on his back very well. They are still working on climbing in and out of the pool safely...Colby can't do it as well as the other kids but I think its b/c he's younger and therefore not as strong but he's getting there. He loves going underwater. He hasn't swam by himself yet but I hope by Week 2 he does! He is getting braver trying to climb in the water by himself. I have been so proud of him this week though! He's gotton in every day excited and happy to be there. He hasn't fussed or complained once! I hope the same stays true for Week 2.
Saturday we went swimming at my parent's house and I was anxious to see him try out his new tricks. He did really well. He can about swim alone. He wanted so bad to break away from us and just swim! We let him go a couple times and he could swim a little bit by himself. He knows to move his arms and legs to keep afloat and get somewhere! I think he's even more brave this week then the week before. He was doing cannon balls into the pool before it was all said and done!
Saturday we went swimming at my parent's house and I was anxious to see him try out his new tricks. He did really well. He can about swim alone. He wanted so bad to break away from us and just swim! We let him go a couple times and he could swim a little bit by himself. He knows to move his arms and legs to keep afloat and get somewhere! I think he's even more brave this week then the week before. He was doing cannon balls into the pool before it was all said and done!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Funny Stories
Colby is getting so funny now that he's talking all the time and starting to pretend play! Its so fun to see how his little mind works. Yesterday I heard him opening and closing doors I finally asked him what was going on and he said he was putting his animals to bed. He had lined up all the stuffed animals in his bed and tucked them in. About 20 minutes later I said what are you going to do when they all wake up...he said "I change them". So next thing I know he's getting them all lined up in his room on the floor saying I change pullups. He even went as far to get a wipe and wipe all their little booties....soo funny!
Yesterday he also had Bailey in his arms rocking him back and forth singing Amazing Grace. I am sure the cat loved this!
He also has started getting a little sassy...a few examples...when I was fussing at him recently he looked at me and said "cool down mommy"! He also told me last night when I told him I was going to punish and ground him from fun activities this week he told me "no mommy you grounded!" Its funny now but in a few years not so much!
Yesterday he also had Bailey in his arms rocking him back and forth singing Amazing Grace. I am sure the cat loved this!
He also has started getting a little sassy...a few examples...when I was fussing at him recently he looked at me and said "cool down mommy"! He also told me last night when I told him I was going to punish and ground him from fun activities this week he told me "no mommy you grounded!" Its funny now but in a few years not so much!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Weeks 11-13
Today I went back to the doctor for a prenatal checkup. Once again it was an easy, quick visit. Everything seems to be going well. So far I have gained 2 lbs from my starting weight but counting the 2 lbs I lost I am up 4 but only 2 total. I guess that's not bad for the 4th month. I am trying to not gain as much as I did with Colby. They said the heartbeat sounded good. Austin came with me today and got to meet the doctor. It was the first appointment he could make with his work schedule. I am starting to feel better and definitely have more energy. I am still getting a little sick at night but not as bad as before. I am starting to be able to eat more too. I still throw up occassionally but its not as bad thankgoodness!
I am so thankful everything is going well for now! I go back at 16 weeks. I am really ready to know if its a boy or girl but we have about 7 more weeks until that! We haven't started doing anything yet in the room but I want to start soon. I want to paint the room soon after we find out the sex so we gotta get busy clearing it out!
I am so thankful everything is going well for now! I go back at 16 weeks. I am really ready to know if its a boy or girl but we have about 7 more weeks until that! We haven't started doing anything yet in the room but I want to start soon. I want to paint the room soon after we find out the sex so we gotta get busy clearing it out!
Monday, June 6, 2011
Swim Lesson Day 1
Colby had his first day of swim lessons this year! I was excited to take him back since he did so well last year. He seems to remember a lot too once we started talking about Mrs. Joan's house and swim lessons a few weeks ago. Last year he did parent and child swim classes since he was 1 1/2 going on 2. This year when I registered him I asked her opinion if he should repeat those classes or be bumped up to regular beginner classes. She said since he went last year and did well and is turning 3 in in July he could go to the regular class. I was kinda glad I wouldn't have to get in the pool every day!
I was a little nervous though wondering how he would act without me getting in with him. But I knew he remembered Mrs. Joan and remembered the house and he doesn't have stranger anxiety like he had last year either so I hoped it would be ok. When we got there he was very anxious to get in the pool! He went right in too no worries about leaving momma or daddy behind! He did awesome too...he followed instructions really well and wasn't nervous with the water at all....he's totally a fish.
He was also the youngest...well there were 2 younger girls but they didn't do as much b/c both were crying but he was in a group of about 3 or 4 other boys who were all older then him. I can't wait to see his progress by the end of next week. Last year he learned a lot of basics like blowing bubbles and putting his head under and just overall getting comfortable in the pool. Today they worked on climbing in and out of the pool safely and did a little swimming and kicking. I am really anxious to see him swim by himself though! I don't expect him to be an expert but I hope he will learn enough to kick himself to the side if he were to fall in.
Anyway today was a great start to the week look for more updates as the week goes on!
I was a little nervous though wondering how he would act without me getting in with him. But I knew he remembered Mrs. Joan and remembered the house and he doesn't have stranger anxiety like he had last year either so I hoped it would be ok. When we got there he was very anxious to get in the pool! He went right in too no worries about leaving momma or daddy behind! He did awesome too...he followed instructions really well and wasn't nervous with the water at all....he's totally a fish.
He was also the youngest...well there were 2 younger girls but they didn't do as much b/c both were crying but he was in a group of about 3 or 4 other boys who were all older then him. I can't wait to see his progress by the end of next week. Last year he learned a lot of basics like blowing bubbles and putting his head under and just overall getting comfortable in the pool. Today they worked on climbing in and out of the pool safely and did a little swimming and kicking. I am really anxious to see him swim by himself though! I don't expect him to be an expert but I hope he will learn enough to kick himself to the side if he were to fall in.
Anyway today was a great start to the week look for more updates as the week goes on!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Aquarium
Today Colby and I ventured out to the aquarium. The main reason for us going today was b/c the MOPS group was going there for a playdate. They have playdates throughout the summer so I figured I am trying to do as much as I can this summer with Colby since next summer I will have 2 kids to bring around and it won't be as simple. Most of them were riding the ferry but I chose not to do that b/c it takes as long to drive to the ferry as it does to actually drive to the aquarium. Some day I would like to ride the ferry with Colby but we will probably save that for when Austin is with us.
We arrived a few minutes before the aquarium opened. I saw the group and we got to speak to them. When the doors opened though I could see them going one way and we went the other. I let Colby choose which side he wanted to go in. I did this b/c we weren't in a hurry and weren't there to see anything in particular. I don't think either way was very crowded today though which was nice.
Colby seemed to really enjoy it. I thought he was going to be very timid the whole trip but he livened up. I gave him the choice of walking or riding in the stroller and he chose to ride. It was probably good b/c it was a little walk from the car to the aquarium. When we got in though I told him he could get out and walk up to the exhibits but he just wanted to ride. I was afraid he would do this the whole time. But finally when we came up on some buttons he wanted out and from there he pretty much walked the rest of the time.
He seemed to really like the big fish tanks, the penguins, otters, sharks, turtles, and frogs. He was naming the animals today and talking to them. He got a big kick out of the alligator and even petting the sting rays. I am glad he's getting to the age of actually learning about the different animals. His attention span though still isn't too long so we finished in an hour. He also enjoyed the play areas. Its nice that they have some spaces for the young kids to stretch their legs and run around. We only stumbled upon one MOPS mom once we were in but that was ok I enjoyed the one on one time with Colby. We didn't do the new parakeet exhibit. I wasn't sure how Colby would do and I figured we would save his first time doing that until Austin could join us.
Well since we finished the aquarium in an hour we called Austin to see if he could meet us for lunch. It was nice to see him in the middle of the day. It worked out well we went and ate pizza in Canal Place. Then we dropped him back off at the hotel. I hope to do that again this summer. Even if we don't do the aquarium we could go drive and pick him up and eat somewhere then bring him back.
Anyway we got home and I for sure thought Colby would take a nice nap...he was falling asleep in the car. He didn't nap the last 2 days but he was at my parents Wednesday and Thursday we had a lot going on around the house. Well around 2 the doorbell rang and next thing I know he's standing at his door. I don't think he ever went to sleep I don't think the doorbell would have woke him up like it did. He also had pooped. I gave him a firm talking to about both. He has been doing so great pooping on the potty I hope he will get this down before summer is over!
I also don't know what is going on with the naps...we went through this last summer and we finally got him back on a good nap schedule and now he seems like he's trying to fight them again. Honestly I wouldn't mind if he stopped napping but still had a quiet time if he didn't need the nap and part of me thinks he doesn't b/c when he does he is late going to bed but he is still falling asleep in the car like today so it makes me think his body still does need a nap so I dunno.
We arrived a few minutes before the aquarium opened. I saw the group and we got to speak to them. When the doors opened though I could see them going one way and we went the other. I let Colby choose which side he wanted to go in. I did this b/c we weren't in a hurry and weren't there to see anything in particular. I don't think either way was very crowded today though which was nice.
Colby seemed to really enjoy it. I thought he was going to be very timid the whole trip but he livened up. I gave him the choice of walking or riding in the stroller and he chose to ride. It was probably good b/c it was a little walk from the car to the aquarium. When we got in though I told him he could get out and walk up to the exhibits but he just wanted to ride. I was afraid he would do this the whole time. But finally when we came up on some buttons he wanted out and from there he pretty much walked the rest of the time.
He seemed to really like the big fish tanks, the penguins, otters, sharks, turtles, and frogs. He was naming the animals today and talking to them. He got a big kick out of the alligator and even petting the sting rays. I am glad he's getting to the age of actually learning about the different animals. His attention span though still isn't too long so we finished in an hour. He also enjoyed the play areas. Its nice that they have some spaces for the young kids to stretch their legs and run around. We only stumbled upon one MOPS mom once we were in but that was ok I enjoyed the one on one time with Colby. We didn't do the new parakeet exhibit. I wasn't sure how Colby would do and I figured we would save his first time doing that until Austin could join us.
Well since we finished the aquarium in an hour we called Austin to see if he could meet us for lunch. It was nice to see him in the middle of the day. It worked out well we went and ate pizza in Canal Place. Then we dropped him back off at the hotel. I hope to do that again this summer. Even if we don't do the aquarium we could go drive and pick him up and eat somewhere then bring him back.
Anyway we got home and I for sure thought Colby would take a nice nap...he was falling asleep in the car. He didn't nap the last 2 days but he was at my parents Wednesday and Thursday we had a lot going on around the house. Well around 2 the doorbell rang and next thing I know he's standing at his door. I don't think he ever went to sleep I don't think the doorbell would have woke him up like it did. He also had pooped. I gave him a firm talking to about both. He has been doing so great pooping on the potty I hope he will get this down before summer is over!
I also don't know what is going on with the naps...we went through this last summer and we finally got him back on a good nap schedule and now he seems like he's trying to fight them again. Honestly I wouldn't mind if he stopped napping but still had a quiet time if he didn't need the nap and part of me thinks he doesn't b/c when he does he is late going to bed but he is still falling asleep in the car like today so it makes me think his body still does need a nap so I dunno.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Playdate w/Kiley
Colby got to have another playdate today. We went to Kiley's house this morning. He was so excited. He hasn't seen her since school got out. I can tell she is one of his favorite friends. They get along really well I have never seen 2 kids so young play so well together but they really do. They have been friends now for about a year b/c we met her in swim lessons then they ended up going to school together. We are sad that Kiley won't be at school next year with Colby but I hope we can still get them together!
Colby was very excited to be going over to Kiley's house. He talked about it all morning. He remembered so much from the last time we were there which was November! He and Kiley played downstairs, upstairs, and outside. The way they talk to each other is adorable! They are so sweet. Colby even wanted to hug and kiss her before we left which he won't do to many kids! It was also nice for me to get to visit with another mom. The kids played pretty independantly so we were able to talk. I can't wait to get them together again! Kiley's b-day is in a couple weeks so that should be exciting as well!
Colby was very excited to be going over to Kiley's house. He talked about it all morning. He remembered so much from the last time we were there which was November! He and Kiley played downstairs, upstairs, and outside. The way they talk to each other is adorable! They are so sweet. Colby even wanted to hug and kiss her before we left which he won't do to many kids! It was also nice for me to get to visit with another mom. The kids played pretty independantly so we were able to talk. I can't wait to get them together again! Kiley's b-day is in a couple weeks so that should be exciting as well!
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