Laterals

Dearest Blessings~

My oh my .... little man you didn't stay sleeping for long last night.  You were back up at 11pm last night and wandered into our room.  I had just fallen asleep.  :-P  I went back to your room and laid down next to you and fell asleep.  By 2am Grace had gotten up and out of her bed.  She wandered over to me since I was in the room.  I ended up just putting you next to me in the big bed.  :-P  Joshua, you poor little thing .... you were coughing and coughing by 6am. 

Oh, little lady, guess what .... your primary maxillary laterals are erupting .... teeth #D and #G!  Woo hoo!  ;-) 

The three of us played this morning and did lots of laundry.  By mid morning we went downstairs for snack time.  Joshua had applesauce and Grace had yogurt.  Then we stayed downstairs to play until it was time to leave for Joshua's speech therapy appointment with Kim.

Joshua, you did well with Kim.  We're starting flash cards with two different consonant sounds.  We still have to prompt you but everyone has said they've seen and heard improvements from you.  Kim isn't completely sure you have true 'apraxia' now that you're making more progress .... what wonderful news!

We were home in time for lunch.  You both ate a lot of leftover pizza .... but you both poo-poo'd my homemade mac and cheese.  Really?  Well, at least daddy likes it.  ;-)  I was able to catch up with some friends on the phone as you two played downstairs after.  :-)

By 2pm we were upstairs for naps.  Grace, you fought it, but you eventually fell asleep first.  You were both napping by 2:30pm. 

Once daddy got home, we had dinner together.  Then, we played on the front porch .... it was such a beautiful evening!

Sleep tight you two!

I love you both so much!

~Mommy

Bites

Dearest Angels~

Grace, you woke up crying and noodled into our bed at 5:15am.  Joshua, you slept in your bed all night!  But, you woke up congested and coughing. 

You two played downstairs after breakfast .... unfortunately, we weren't organized enough to make it to church so we just relaxed. 

By mid morning, you two played with blocks upstairs with me as daddy worked on the downstairs bathroom some.  He sanded the walls down and patched some holes.  We still need to prime it and then we can paint it. 

Joshua, you surprisingly ate a big lunch for us.  You ate 1 and 1/3 hotdogs, 4 oz yogurt, and french fries.  Whoa!  I guess you're feeling better than yesterday! 

We all played downstairs after lunch.  You two fought naps so I made a homemade mac and cheese casserole.  I found a recipe in a cookbook that I have so I wanted to try it for you two.  :-)

Joshua, you bit Grace twice today!  You got a pop on the bottom and time out.  You really need to learn not to bite.  

You two took very late naps .... it was around 5:30pm since you all fought it!  Mimi and Grandpa Mike came over for dinner.  Joshua, you were still napping when they got here but Grace was awake.  The brought a pizza.  Joshua, you didn't eat any solid food.  So frustrating!  Grace, you ate some pizza and some mac and cheese. 

We all walked up to the park afterward .... it was such a beautiful evening.  You two had fun in the sandbox, swings, and slides.  You two both got baths after.  I noticed after bath time that Grace had bit Joshua too!  I gave her a tiny pop on her bottom too, just to be fair.  :-P

Sleep tight you two!

I love you both so much!

~Mommy

Multiple Throw Ups

Dearest Joshua David and Grace Elizabeth~

Grace, you never stayed in your bed last night, so you noodled into ours and slept there.  By 1am I heard Joshua coughing and coughing, so I went to lay down with him.  I tried to give him some water but he didn't drink anything.  Instead, he ended up throwing up all over himself and the bed.  Daddy put you in the tub little man as I changed all the bed sheets and pillows.  Grace then noodled out of our bed and started to cry.  This was not a good night/morning.  After Joshua got out of the tub, he wanted to go downstairs and of course Grace wanted to follow.  I think we were all sleeping again by 3am.  :-P

You two helped me with some chores this morning as daddy mowed the lawn.  Then he trimmed everyone's finger and toe nails.  I still can't believe how fast those things grow! 

Once people were ready for the day, we headed to Andy's Burgers for lunch for fun.  You two split a chicken strip meal, thought we had a little left over.  Then, we went to Target for our groceries.  Grace, you ate a cookie while there.  Joshua, you ate three cookies!  You also helped push the cart for us.  ;-)

We got home just in time to dodge the rain .... we had a thunderstorm!  We played as it rained.  You all ended up taking late naps.  Daddy and I fell asleep next to you all since we were all up this morning.  We all needed the extra sleep. 

We had dinner after, but Joshua apparently did not feel well .... he threw up again.  Ugh.  You two had baths right after .... Joshua's second bath of the day!  :-P

After baths, we put a movie on for you two.  Then, we all got ready for bed.  I hope Joshua feels better this evening.  We washed all the sheets, pillow cases, and pillows from early this morning.  So, there's a fresh bed in there for you little man .... I hope it stays that way.  :-P

Sleep tight little ones!

I love you both so much!

~Mommy

Buttermilk Waffle

Dearest Blessings~

Joshua, you woke up again coughing at 4am.  Grace, you woke up at 5:15am.  Daddy stayed with Joshua and I stayed with Grace.

Grace, you ate an entire buttermilk Eggo waffle this morning!  I was eating some and gave you a bite to see if you'd like it.  You ate an entire waffle!  We'll have to get more at the store this weekend.  Joshua, you ate one bite.  :-P

You two helped me with chores this morning.  We cleaned the kitchen and did the dishes.  We also swept and vacuumed the downstairs.  :-)

Anna came over this morning and had some paperwork for us to get Joshua started in the preschool screening process.  It was a quick visit, but you two had fun playing around while she was here.  Then we had snack time.  Once you two were content, I peeled and mashed a sweet potato for Joshua.  I added butter and whole milk for some extra calories.  We'll see if he likes it.  

You two took early naps.  I wasn't feeling well so I laid down next to you all.  Grace got up and started to play as Joshua kept sleeping.  She amused herself with her own mirror reflection, a rocking chair, and making noises with her tongue.  It was so cute.   :-)

We played outside late in the afternoon.  I put your bathing suits on and set up the water table in the front yard.  You all splashed around for an hour!  Well, Joshua, you really like to splash .... Grace splashed a little but also liked to wander around at the bushes.  :-P  Joshua was mad when we had to go back inside.  But, it was a hot day (mid 80s) .... so I only wanted you all out there for an hour.  

Once daddy got home we had dinner and then played the rest of the evening.

Sleep tight little ones!

I love you both so much!

~Mommy

More Kisses

Dearest Gifts~

Joshua, you woke up coughing again around 2am.  By 3am Grace had woken up and noodled into our bed.  Joshua was still coughing, so daddy laid next to him and I stayed with Grace.  We were all tired when our work alarms went off this morning.  :-P

You all had fun with Penny again today.  You all played with blocks, play doh, and had more water play.  Also, Joshua, you're starting to say the word 'ball' independently.  :-)

When I walked in the door this evening from work, Joshua came up to me again and said 'hi mama' repeatedly!  My heart just melted!  You gave me a kiss little man and then Grace came up and gave me a kiss too!  So precious! 

We all played this evening and then went to bed early.  Everyone was tired from the morning wake up calls and I had a big headache .... ugh!  Can't wait to play tomorrow!

Sleep tight you two!

I love you both so much!

~Mommy

Hi Mommy

Dearest Angels~

Joshua, you were so congested last night.  I didn't sleep well since I heard him and was worried about him.  Daddy ended up stayed with you all night little man.  Grace, you did well in your toddlerbed and didn't get out until 6:30am.  

Vacation was over, so I had to head to work today.  I missed you two and was so glad to see your smiling faces when I got home!  When I walked in the door, Joshua came up to me and said, 'Hi mommy' over and over again!  It was so precious!  :-)

Today was a hot day so you all had some play time with Penny outside with the 'water table.'  Joshua, you also made an impressive block tower by yourself today!  Penny took a picture and sent it to me at work .... wow!

This evening we all relaxed.  Tomorrow is another work day, but then we have all day friday to play!  Woo hoo!

Sleep tight you two!

I love you both so much!

~Mommy

Last Day Of Vacation

Dearest Miracles~

Well .... tomorrow I head back to work and Penny will be here.  That means today is the last day of my little vacation.  :-P  But, at least I only have to go in for two days .... we can play all day on friday!  Woo hoo!  ;-)

Grace, you slept in your bed all night until 6:45am!  Woo hoo!  Then you noodled into our bed and continued sleeping.  Joshua, you, on the other hand, woke at 1am congested and coughing.  Daddy put you back to bed but you stayed congested during the day.  Poor little man!

We had little time this morning to play.  Since Grace slept in more than usual, I rushed a little to get you all out the door and on the road for Joshua's speech therapy appointment with Kim.  You had a good appointment little man.  You initiated 'bye bye mommy' by yourself in the waiting room and said 'bye bye' to Kim when the appointment was over!  Way to go!  ;-)

We made a quick Target trip after Joshua's appointment.  I initially wanted to go before the appointment, but again, Grace slept in.  ;-) 

We were home by lunch.  We had some downstairs playtime and then headed upstairs by 1pm.  You two were napping by 2pm.  And, you two were both awake and playing by 3:45pm.  ;-)

Daddy was home for dinner.  We cooked more food for you two for when we're at work the next two days, cleaned the kitchen, and ran dishes to get ready for Penny tomorrow.

You two had some playtime upstairs afterward.  Daddy played the guitar for you two as I took a shower.  Daddy left for a soccer game at 7:45pm.  I had everyone in bed with the ladybug nightlight on, teeth brushed, pajamas on, and fresh diapers by 8:50pm .... not bad for by myself.   ;-)  You were both sleeping by 9:30pm, though Joshua was very congested.  Daddy got home by 10pm.

I'll come home as fast as I can tomorrow!

Sleep tight little ones!

I love you both so much!

~Mommy