Monday, March 31, 2014
Let's Rodeo - 2014
Earlier this month, we made our annual trip to the Houston Rodeo so that we could eat BBQ check out the animals. Bridget & Adalynn happened to be in for the weekend and we were very excited to have them join us.
Aunt Sassy joined us for the day. Caitlin was especially happy to have someone that would carry her the entire time.
The bunny exhibit seemed to be a great attraction.
Cooper really enjoyed climbing on the tractors. He even felt it necessary to buckle his seat belt.
We finished looking around inside & headed outdoors for lunch and a quick run through the carnival. I'd promised Cooper 1 ride in return for going through the car wash the day before. He HATES the car wash, so this was a big deal.
We left Cooper & Aunt Sassy to watch the actual rodeo, while the rest of us headed home for the day. See ya next year rodeo!
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Cooper Lately
Cooper continues to both amaze & frustrate me. I'm not sure why - he's nothing like me.
He's smart. Sometimes, he's too smart. These days he loves math...which is strange, because I would rather go to the dentist than take a math test. He'll tell us "5 plus 5 is 10" or any such addition. As long as it doesn't go over 10. Then he runs out of fingers. :-) He also loves to do his school work. I've had to fuss at him, stressing that a nap is important. He'd rather skip his nap and do more work. He loves working in the workbooks we have at home - tracing lines & letters. He's very interested in spelling names - ours, his friends, family members. He loves to "read" and really enjoys being read to. I hope that sticks! I'm a big reader and I really hope to pass the love of books on.
We started doing chores last fall and he saved up money to purchase a few things. A month ago, I swapped his chores out for new ones. He still has to put his plate up, and put away his shoes and dirty clothes. But we added bigger chores for a higher dollar (well, cents) value. The struggle is that he doesn't have anything he is begging for & wants to work for. So he's not always motivated to earn that dime. Instead, he has figured out he should ask the Easter Bunny.
I am still amazed at how much he loves his sister. He's got such a big heart - much like his Aunt Sassy. He wants to be friends with everyone, even when I sometimes would like to yell at the other kids for being mean. Caitlin is always looking for him and following him and so far he's been really good about letting her play. He tries to take things away, and she wants to destroy his buildings, but he's very careful to keep small things from her. Or at least ask if she can have something. I'm sure once she's walking it will be a whole other ball game!
We recently started allowing him to watch a few Marvel cartoons on Disney XD. He feels so grown up. I hate to imagine a year from now when Caitlin is begging to watch Mickey and he is SO over that. It seems we've sort of passed the Star Wars obsession - at least slightly. Though he has already decided to be Darth Maul for Halloween.
His too-smartness comes out in the attitude. And the bossyness. Cooper & I have been at stressed lately because of this and we're on a bit of a reset. I took away the Friday donut shop trips and he's trying to earn a trip to the movies with a good attitude and less mouthy-ness. I've had to ask him several times if this is what he wants to lose a sticker over. He's very much a do-it-yourself kid and will try until he's blue in the face before asking for help. Part of this may be the fact that I rely on him for so much around the house, but some things he's just not old enough to do!
That boy is funny, though. And he knows it. He loves to sing - a lot. We still mostly listen to his Sunday School songs and apparently Zaccheaus climbed a 'spicamore' tree.
He also told us last weekend that this lady rode her horse without a saddle while the Ashalum was playing. Jason and I were a bit confused, but realized he was talking about the National Anthem. Even though he insisted his Aunt Sassy said Ashalum.
He's still taking swimming lessons & started t-ball practice earlier this month. Swim will end in a few weeks and we're going to take a break, but t-ball will kick off with game in April. I can't wait to see the kids out there playing!
Cooper slept in my bed while Jason was out of town a few weeks ago. One night I heard a thud & he was whimpering. I jumped up & grabbed him off of the floor. The next morning, I asked if he remembered falling out of bed - which he didn't. The later at breakfast he lifted his shirt and showed me a scrape on his stomach. I asked where it came from and his reply was "I have no idea!"
He's smart. Sometimes, he's too smart. These days he loves math...which is strange, because I would rather go to the dentist than take a math test. He'll tell us "5 plus 5 is 10" or any such addition. As long as it doesn't go over 10. Then he runs out of fingers. :-) He also loves to do his school work. I've had to fuss at him, stressing that a nap is important. He'd rather skip his nap and do more work. He loves working in the workbooks we have at home - tracing lines & letters. He's very interested in spelling names - ours, his friends, family members. He loves to "read" and really enjoys being read to. I hope that sticks! I'm a big reader and I really hope to pass the love of books on.
We started doing chores last fall and he saved up money to purchase a few things. A month ago, I swapped his chores out for new ones. He still has to put his plate up, and put away his shoes and dirty clothes. But we added bigger chores for a higher dollar (well, cents) value. The struggle is that he doesn't have anything he is begging for & wants to work for. So he's not always motivated to earn that dime. Instead, he has figured out he should ask the Easter Bunny.
I am still amazed at how much he loves his sister. He's got such a big heart - much like his Aunt Sassy. He wants to be friends with everyone, even when I sometimes would like to yell at the other kids for being mean. Caitlin is always looking for him and following him and so far he's been really good about letting her play. He tries to take things away, and she wants to destroy his buildings, but he's very careful to keep small things from her. Or at least ask if she can have something. I'm sure once she's walking it will be a whole other ball game!
We recently started allowing him to watch a few Marvel cartoons on Disney XD. He feels so grown up. I hate to imagine a year from now when Caitlin is begging to watch Mickey and he is SO over that. It seems we've sort of passed the Star Wars obsession - at least slightly. Though he has already decided to be Darth Maul for Halloween.
His too-smartness comes out in the attitude. And the bossyness. Cooper & I have been at stressed lately because of this and we're on a bit of a reset. I took away the Friday donut shop trips and he's trying to earn a trip to the movies with a good attitude and less mouthy-ness. I've had to ask him several times if this is what he wants to lose a sticker over. He's very much a do-it-yourself kid and will try until he's blue in the face before asking for help. Part of this may be the fact that I rely on him for so much around the house, but some things he's just not old enough to do!
That boy is funny, though. And he knows it. He loves to sing - a lot. We still mostly listen to his Sunday School songs and apparently Zaccheaus climbed a 'spicamore' tree.
He also told us last weekend that this lady rode her horse without a saddle while the Ashalum was playing. Jason and I were a bit confused, but realized he was talking about the National Anthem. Even though he insisted his Aunt Sassy said Ashalum.
He's still taking swimming lessons & started t-ball practice earlier this month. Swim will end in a few weeks and we're going to take a break, but t-ball will kick off with game in April. I can't wait to see the kids out there playing!
Cooper slept in my bed while Jason was out of town a few weeks ago. One night I heard a thud & he was whimpering. I jumped up & grabbed him off of the floor. The next morning, I asked if he remembered falling out of bed - which he didn't. The later at breakfast he lifted his shirt and showed me a scrape on his stomach. I asked where it came from and his reply was "I have no idea!"
45 Weeks Old
Last week, Caitlin's teacher sent home the menu from school and asked me to circle what she can have. They want to start giving her table food in preparation of her moving to the next room.
I'm in denial. She's just so TINY. I can't believe she will be 1 next month, because she is way too small to be that old yet. I feel like she will be the smallest person in the room. However, I think she can probably hold her own. At least vocally.
They started giving her breakfast & lunch, plus a snack and she seems to be really happy. I am glad that I no longer have to try & remember to pack baby food on Monday AND I don't have to make any again! We're going to clean out the freezer, but that will be it. She can eat table food at home as well.
She was not having it last week when it came to taking pictures. I thought about trying again, but I also think it is hilarious to snap photos of screaming children. We tried to get a smile out of her, but she wanted nothing to do with laying on the floor.
Even Cooper, Clark Kent, Superman couldn't help.
I'm in denial. She's just so TINY. I can't believe she will be 1 next month, because she is way too small to be that old yet. I feel like she will be the smallest person in the room. However, I think she can probably hold her own. At least vocally.
They started giving her breakfast & lunch, plus a snack and she seems to be really happy. I am glad that I no longer have to try & remember to pack baby food on Monday AND I don't have to make any again! We're going to clean out the freezer, but that will be it. She can eat table food at home as well.
She was not having it last week when it came to taking pictures. I thought about trying again, but I also think it is hilarious to snap photos of screaming children. We tried to get a smile out of her, but she wanted nothing to do with laying on the floor.
44 Weeks Old
I tried taking Caitlin's picture one evening alone and this is how it went.
She would roll over before I managed to get the camera up to my eye...
I rolled her back over several times. And finally gave up. She was obviously done.
A few nights later, I tried again with Jason's help.
It was much of the same. Lay down. Roll over. Roll back over. Scream. Rinse. Repeat.
Friday, March 14, 2014
February Phone Photos
Caitlin had her 9 month appointment. She ended the visit with a few shots and was not happy with me.
She started pulling up on the kitchen chairs...and pulled one down on top of her. Cooper saw the whole thing happen and it scared him a bit.
We had a "snow" day that was really an "ice pellet" day. Which is also known as sleet.
Caitlin had quite a few Valentine's themed outfits. This one came from my aunt.
I bought this dress for her online while I was still pregnant. I just love it!
Our third Valentine's outfit...
We celebrated Daddy's birthday with a cookie cake. Rachel brought over balloons & a Darth Vader candle. Cooper insisted we have a party for his dad.
We made Star Wars Valentine's cards for Cooper's classmates.
Jason was off Valentine's Day and made Cooper pink pancakes. With sprinkles.
Baby's first Valentine's Day!
I was off work President's Day and spent the day watching the Olympics and sewing the pillow for Caitlin's room.
Cooper spent a few nights with Nana, so Caitlin tagged along for a dinner date. She wasn't sure what she wanted to order...
I caught her pushing this toy around. Even though I am NOT ready for her to be that mobile!
Cooper sleeps with no less than 5 stuffed animals. And 2-3 monster trucks. A few race cars. Maybe a book or two. It is crowded in there!
Some mornings should start with cupcakes.
We dressed up for Go Texan Day.
10 Months Old
Caitlin is finally crawling like a baby normally does, and not on her belly. She started just the weekend before her 10 month birthday and really can move! We've also caught her up a few stairs (though we haven't bought a gate to keep her from doing that again...) She's pushed her walk-behind toy a few times around my bedroom, but that's about it. Every once in a while, she will cruise around the coffee table. But for the most part, she seems happy just crawling.
The girl loves to talk. She can say Mama, Dada, and I think Ba-ba is her word for Cooper. She isn't consistent with it, so I'm not sure. But I have heard her say it a few times when he walks into a room. Most of the time, though, she just screams. Loud. The girl loves attention.
She's also eating more finger foods. She really likes meat and I found out that she is a huge fan of broccoli. Which is great, since that's the only veggie Cooper eats. She still doesn't really like bananas, though I have tried. Every once in a while, she will eat a few pieces, but not much. This really makes me sad, since bananas are the easiest fruit to give her. Oranges would be too acidic and pears/apples would need to be steamed a little. So...we stick with applesauce for now.
Caitlin loves to be outside. If the backdoor is open, she crawls right over there and I have to stop her from going out the door. She loves to swing and watch Cooper play.
This baby is a total mama's girl. Jason gets her out of the crib in the morning and she is immediately looking for me. She also ins't a huge fan of many men right now. Other than Cooper & Jason. The teachers at Sunday School have even commented that she will not go to any of the men in the room.
Sadly, she also doesn't like having a bow in her hair. As soon as i put one on, she pulls it out. If I put a head band on, she ends up with it around her neck. I hope that phase passes because I have way too many cute bows that she needs to wear!
The girl loves to talk. She can say Mama, Dada, and I think Ba-ba is her word for Cooper. She isn't consistent with it, so I'm not sure. But I have heard her say it a few times when he walks into a room. Most of the time, though, she just screams. Loud. The girl loves attention.
She's also eating more finger foods. She really likes meat and I found out that she is a huge fan of broccoli. Which is great, since that's the only veggie Cooper eats. She still doesn't really like bananas, though I have tried. Every once in a while, she will eat a few pieces, but not much. This really makes me sad, since bananas are the easiest fruit to give her. Oranges would be too acidic and pears/apples would need to be steamed a little. So...we stick with applesauce for now.
Caitlin loves to be outside. If the backdoor is open, she crawls right over there and I have to stop her from going out the door. She loves to swing and watch Cooper play.
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