Jed on the other hand tested Great Gram-mama at playing tackle in our kitchen, and a few days later, Great Grams at chase (while gripping her porcelain dogs).
August 16, 2010
Great in all ways
Great Gram-mama Wilma Fowler and Great Grams Natalie Dodge were able to meet Peter this past week. It was a treat to see them and watch them in action. Peter was more than comfortable to relax in their arms and enjoy their gentle touch.
Jed on the other hand tested Great Gram-mama at playing tackle in our kitchen, and a few days later, Great Grams at chase (while gripping her porcelain dogs).
Jed on the other hand tested Great Gram-mama at playing tackle in our kitchen, and a few days later, Great Grams at chase (while gripping her porcelain dogs).
Beyond the bed
Jed was full of energy last night, despite playing for 1.5hrs with 14 other children and Papa in the church toddler-room during evening worship. He had so much energy, that an hour after his bed time, he was found talking in the middle of his dark bedroom. He now knows he can move beyond his bed at night. Uh oh.
I've been known on occassion to holler out, "Tanya", while in need of help at home. I think someone else has caught on. Lately, when Jed doesn't hear a response to, "Mama!", he moves on to trying, "Hawnee!". I'm not sure how he arrived at that pronunciation, but based on his expression, he fully believes it should work.
Peter loves to smile. Get 8 inches from his face exuding happiness, and immediately he'll join in vocally and emotionally. He always seems to be so content and so interested in surveying his environment.
Bueni is constantly "positively reinforced" to look to Jed as her primary source for treats. As Papa briefly stepped away the other day while feeding the dog, Jed stepped in to ensure she received a second, and third (and maybe more?) helping of "din din". When Papa returned, Bueni was still chowing, nose buried in her dish, Jed holding the measuring cup with a smile. Whether it's "not-so-subtle" food projectiles during meal time or leftovers on his shirt, Bueni knows Jed is a friend with resources.
I've been known on occassion to holler out, "Tanya", while in need of help at home. I think someone else has caught on. Lately, when Jed doesn't hear a response to, "Mama!", he moves on to trying, "Hawnee!". I'm not sure how he arrived at that pronunciation, but based on his expression, he fully believes it should work.
Peter loves to smile. Get 8 inches from his face exuding happiness, and immediately he'll join in vocally and emotionally. He always seems to be so content and so interested in surveying his environment.
Bueni is constantly "positively reinforced" to look to Jed as her primary source for treats. As Papa briefly stepped away the other day while feeding the dog, Jed stepped in to ensure she received a second, and third (and maybe more?) helping of "din din". When Papa returned, Bueni was still chowing, nose buried in her dish, Jed holding the measuring cup with a smile. Whether it's "not-so-subtle" food projectiles during meal time or leftovers on his shirt, Bueni knows Jed is a friend with resources.
August 8, 2010
6hrs of shut eye
Tanya (and I) had the pleasure of enjoying 6hrs of uninterrupted sleep, more that once this past week. Peter slept soundly until 4:15a this morning, but at first the thought crossed Tanya's mind of, "is everything ok?" To which I replied, "everything is more than ok, let's get back to bed."
Jed has learned that howling excites Bueni and at times causes her to try to sing in tune with us. He knows it to be so comical to be "sharing communication" with the dog, that weekly he'll ask, "mo how peaz?" (more howl please?)
Some big changes came in Jed's life this week:
1) First, we moved his crib back to the nursery and put him into a twin bed with side railings. He still sleeps in a "potato sack" under the sheets which deters any unwanted departures from his bedroom, but he's found giggles in the extra bounce of the twin mattress springs.
2) Second, his car seat was rotated to face forward in the car. He's passed both the 2yr old & 25lbs recommended requirement, and now soaks in the views while monitoring Papa through the rear view mirror. I guess it's official; no more cursing other drivers under my breath now :)
Jed has learned that howling excites Bueni and at times causes her to try to sing in tune with us. He knows it to be so comical to be "sharing communication" with the dog, that weekly he'll ask, "mo how peaz?" (more howl please?)
Some big changes came in Jed's life this week:
1) First, we moved his crib back to the nursery and put him into a twin bed with side railings. He still sleeps in a "potato sack" under the sheets which deters any unwanted departures from his bedroom, but he's found giggles in the extra bounce of the twin mattress springs.
2) Second, his car seat was rotated to face forward in the car. He's passed both the 2yr old & 25lbs recommended requirement, and now soaks in the views while monitoring Papa through the rear view mirror. I guess it's official; no more cursing other drivers under my breath now :)
August 4, 2010
Peter elevates
Tan and I got away for the weekend to celebrate 8yrs of love and commitment. We left Jed in Littleton with Bueni, some snacks, diapers, a couple of grandparents, and duckie, and headed to BV with Peter. This was Peter's first trip to the mountains and he did beautifully, despite the lower amount of oxygen found in the air at 8,000ft.
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