Late last November-ish, we learned of Caden's girlfriend. Caden had been spending his recess time playing with Ashley. Caleb was the first to tell us Caden had a girlfriend he played with regularly at school.
In January when school started back up Caden came home very excited that they got new seats in his classroom and Ashley sits next to him now!
Shortly after the beginning of the year, Caleb was complaining on night that Caden never plays with him at recess. Keith talked to Caden and told him he needed to spend some time playing with Caleb at recess too. Keith left the room and I continued our bedtime routine, but was surprised to find Caden hiding under his pillow crying. Turns out Caden was so upset because if he has to play with Caleb at recess, he "*whimper, whimper* wouldn't be able *whimper, whimper* to play with *whimper, whimper* Ashley!" He wants to play with Ashley, and according to Caden, she's the boss of them.
We've been hearing less about her in the last month, but I learned she's also a twin! Ashley's twin brother is in his kindergarten class too.
My dear kindergarten boy, you are smitten!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Baby Food
The weekend after Elinore turned 6 months old we introduced her to her first solid foods, sweet potatoes! She did very well and really liked them!
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Peas on the other hand, Elinroe was not nearly as fond of in teh beginning. She's since grown to enjoy them too over the course of the last month and a half!
She's continued to be a good eater and if you're not careful she'll grab the spoon! We now give Elinore her own spoon to play with during meals while we use one to feed her.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Caden's Lent 2013
Sunday during church, Lent was discussed during Children's Moments in terms of a review from their Wednesday night ROCK Group session. In front of the entire sanctuary, the entire congregation learned that Caden wanted to give up underwear for Lent. Caden didn't announce it for himself, but Caleb was more than willing to remind him.
Our Pastor's response? How does that bring you closer to God? After all that is the point of giving something up or doing something different during Lent. Apparently his reasoning was because there would be less between him and God.
Our boys are so spirited, energetic and full of laughs! The sure do liven up Sunday mornings at church.
Our Pastor's response? How does that bring you closer to God? After all that is the point of giving something up or doing something different during Lent. Apparently his reasoning was because there would be less between him and God.
Our boys are so spirited, energetic and full of laughs! The sure do liven up Sunday mornings at church.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Elinore - 7.5 Month Review
Dear Elinore,
I'm late for your 7 month post. We've been busy, and the words of what to say about you last month with us haven't been there. So we're going to consider this your 7.5 month review. It's really quite fitting this way as you've had a lot of new developments even since you turned 7 months old!
Since you turned 6 months old you've had several new experiences!
You tried your first solid foods, sweet potatoes. You've done very well with eating solid foods, other than peas early on, you've taken them all so well and enjoyed them! So far, I think pears are your very favorite with bananas as a close second. You've had: sweet potatoes, butternut squash, pears, bananas, apples, peas and avocado.
You managed through another slight cold in the middle of January. You fared so well, as did your brothers, your father and I; however, were down for the count. I was fortunate enough to be able to take a sick day or two and Grandma Nancy came to watch you at home so I could rest and keep you here with me.
You were baptized! January 27, you and your brothers were baptized in our church with your family present. You did so well, and I nearly cried in the front of the church for what we're doing for you and having a our family and church family support us in raising you all and teaching you about our faith.
That same afternoon, you started crawling Army style across the floor. You were determined to get to a toy; you've since mastered crawling all around the room with your arms. You are moving!
I took my first overnight work trip while you were six months old. The end of January I sent 2.5 days in Minnesota for work. You and you Daddy and brother did just fine here; I however, was a mess. I cried before I left, most of the way to the airport and on the plane. (Granted it was a bumpy flight and fear in the plane didn't help the tears situation!) I pumped and dumped while away and made it through a day full of meetings before crying myself to sleep that night after searching the internet for early flights home. Day two went better with a few meetings and an afternoon/evening off, and since I couldn't get an earlier flight, I kept myself busy at the Mall of America. As I wandered around the place, I dreamed of girls weekends for us there when you're older! Reuniting with you the next afternoon was fantastic!
Since you've turned 7 months old you're hit a lot of milestones! You are now sitting up on your own, for only short periods of time. They usually end in you face planting into the floor to get crawling around. You can only sit up if we sit you in the seated position to start with; you haven't figured out how to get yourself there yet, but I'm sure it's coming soon.
You have been babbling up a storm lately and making all kinds of noises and more produced sound you've been practicing. The other night in Lowe's, I was holding you when you looked at Daddy and said Dada for the first time! You may have even reached for him, which you're just slowly starting to get the hang of.
Just the other night, I felt your first tooth. I haven't seen it yet, mostly because you keep it hidden with your tongue well.
Oh dear Elinore, you are full or smiles, happiness and keeping mommy and daddy on their toes. We do love you so very much, your smiles, your giggles and laughter and watching you learn. I love every moment of it. We have been so blessed with you.
Love,
Mommy
I'm late for your 7 month post. We've been busy, and the words of what to say about you last month with us haven't been there. So we're going to consider this your 7.5 month review. It's really quite fitting this way as you've had a lot of new developments even since you turned 7 months old!
Since you turned 6 months old you've had several new experiences!
You tried your first solid foods, sweet potatoes. You've done very well with eating solid foods, other than peas early on, you've taken them all so well and enjoyed them! So far, I think pears are your very favorite with bananas as a close second. You've had: sweet potatoes, butternut squash, pears, bananas, apples, peas and avocado.
You managed through another slight cold in the middle of January. You fared so well, as did your brothers, your father and I; however, were down for the count. I was fortunate enough to be able to take a sick day or two and Grandma Nancy came to watch you at home so I could rest and keep you here with me.
You were baptized! January 27, you and your brothers were baptized in our church with your family present. You did so well, and I nearly cried in the front of the church for what we're doing for you and having a our family and church family support us in raising you all and teaching you about our faith.
That same afternoon, you started crawling Army style across the floor. You were determined to get to a toy; you've since mastered crawling all around the room with your arms. You are moving!
I took my first overnight work trip while you were six months old. The end of January I sent 2.5 days in Minnesota for work. You and you Daddy and brother did just fine here; I however, was a mess. I cried before I left, most of the way to the airport and on the plane. (Granted it was a bumpy flight and fear in the plane didn't help the tears situation!) I pumped and dumped while away and made it through a day full of meetings before crying myself to sleep that night after searching the internet for early flights home. Day two went better with a few meetings and an afternoon/evening off, and since I couldn't get an earlier flight, I kept myself busy at the Mall of America. As I wandered around the place, I dreamed of girls weekends for us there when you're older! Reuniting with you the next afternoon was fantastic!
Since you've turned 7 months old you're hit a lot of milestones! You are now sitting up on your own, for only short periods of time. They usually end in you face planting into the floor to get crawling around. You can only sit up if we sit you in the seated position to start with; you haven't figured out how to get yourself there yet, but I'm sure it's coming soon.
You have been babbling up a storm lately and making all kinds of noises and more produced sound you've been practicing. The other night in Lowe's, I was holding you when you looked at Daddy and said Dada for the first time! You may have even reached for him, which you're just slowly starting to get the hang of.
Just the other night, I felt your first tooth. I haven't seen it yet, mostly because you keep it hidden with your tongue well.
Oh dear Elinore, you are full or smiles, happiness and keeping mommy and daddy on their toes. We do love you so very much, your smiles, your giggles and laughter and watching you learn. I love every moment of it. We have been so blessed with you.
Love,
Mommy
A Tooth!
Elinore was sitting in my lap tonight while we were playing when she grabbed my finger and put it in her mouth. As soon as my finger was in her mouth, I felt a tooth! It's barely there, but I could feel it.
I tried to take a look, but as soon as I open her mouth and move her lip to look, she sticks her tongue over it so we can't get a glimpse of it. Hopefully soon she'll give us a peek!
I tried to take a look, but as soon as I open her mouth and move her lip to look, she sticks her tongue over it so we can't get a glimpse of it. Hopefully soon she'll give us a peek!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Dada
This evening, standing in Lowe's while I was holing Elinroe, she looked at her daddy and said "dada."
And then my heart melted, and I wanted to cry with happiness right there in the store. Daddy celebrated of course with a big smile on his face.
Oh dear Elinore, we love you so!
When will it be mama's turn?
And then my heart melted, and I wanted to cry with happiness right there in the store. Daddy celebrated of course with a big smile on his face.
Oh dear Elinore, we love you so!
When will it be mama's turn?
Monday, February 04, 2013
Elinore - 7 Months Old
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