Applesauce And Bananas

Dearest Miracles~

Grace, you slept in your bassinet all night again!  Woo hoo!  I didn't nurse you until 6:50am!  I was in a little pain again, but I think my body may be adjusting some to your sleeping pattern?  We'll have to see.  Joshua, you fell asleep and slept in your toddler bed, but daddy had to sleep next to you all night.

Joshua, you ate some cheerios with me for breakfast.  Then, we all played downstairs this morning before getting ready for Joshua's appointment.  Joshua, I think you're learning your colors.  You correctly pointed to red, blue, green, and yellow for me when I asked you.  You're such a smart man!

After our downstairs playtime, we went upstairs for some fun.  I did Joshua's brush exercises, joint compressions, and chewy tube work.  We went through your flash cards twice and then we did some ball exercises.

I played a little bit of mandolin for you two.  I used the acoustic and played the song 'Red Haired Boy' for you both.  Then I strummed some chords.  :-)

We got to Joshua's appointment early since I wasn't sure about parking at the hospital.  We saw a lady named Krista and she really knew her stuff.  I liked her.  It was a full two hours and we were all tired when we left. 

Krista watched Joshua go through a 'normal feeding' with me.  I brought applesauce, hotdog pieces, gold fish crackers, and cookies with me.  In typical Joshua fashion, he didn't eat much and put up a fight with the spoon and applesauce.  Krista wants to bring us back in for the whole 'feeding team' to take a look at Joshua.  She thinks it may still be a GI or reflux issue.  There's a GI specialist and nutritionist on the feeding team.  She also thinks Joshua should be on a food stimulant.   Also, since you snore, she also wants someone on the team to check your adenoids.  She saw no gross motor skills that were 'lacking' that would hinder feeding .... you have good truck rotation and twists.  I told her you spent a year with Eliza working on physical therapy.  :-)  She measured you and you're 83cm long and 22.8 pounds.  She's going to call us for our second appointment.

After the appointment I ended up nursing Grace in the car before leaving.  We went to Gigi's house and got to visit with her, Grandpa Jim, Uncle James, and Lois.  We had dinner there.  Joshua, you had some hotdog and chicken.  Grace, you had a bottle from Gigi.

Uncle James and Joshua ended up watching half the movie 'Ponyo' together .... we've seen it before.  Grace, you tried a little taste of applesauce and bananas this evening with Gigi and myself!  You made a funny face and didn't eat much.  We didn't 'push' it though since we're still trying you on oatmeal.  We need to give you more cereal and oatmeal for often though.  You need to start tasting and eating more fruits and veggies too.

You two were so cute playing all around for everyone.  People were impressed at your sitting little lady!  Good job!  

We got home late.  It was around 8pm.  I put some music on in the living room as I got some things ready for tomorrow.  Daddy will be here with you all tomorrow and thursday since Penny is gone.  Joshua, you danced to some music as the radio was on.  It was so cute!

Daddy had a late soccer meeting and got home after 9pm.  He helped get everyone ready for bed. 

Tomorrow I head to work, but I know you all will have so much fun with daddy!  He's so excited about having another Daddy Day too!

Sleep tight you two!

I love you both!

~Mommy