So, as of right now, this totally describes Aidan. He has an emotional melt-down over the silliest and littlest things. For example, yesterday he and I had some errands to run at Target and we got to Target about 11am. We usually do lunch around 11:30am so I promised that if he did a good job that we could have lunch there. Well, I got him his usual, hot dog kids meal and one for me too! He always gets the milk and I always get the soda. I know I should drink my milk too...
So, we went to the soda machine so that I could get my soda and then straws and ketchup and he kept pointing to the ICEE machine saying that he wanted that. I looked at him and told him sorry that I bought a milk for him today. Well.....that brought on the tears and not I'm a little sad, but HUGE crocodile tears and sobbing. At first I was a bit taken aback since he's never done that before. I finally told him when he wouldn't stop that his choices were to stop and eat lunch at Target or we could go home and straight to naps and eat lunch after.
He of course calmed slightly and we ate there, but when we went to sit in the seat again, he let loose AGAIN!! I told him that the next time we were at Target that we could get an ICEE for him instead of his usual cookie that he gets when he behaves and/or minds the rules and is Mommy's big helper. That worked. Until we got home....
When we got into his room life seemed to end at the fact that he had to take a nap. He was T-I-R-E-D!!! I finally said to him, 'I love you, goodnight and we'll see you when you wake up.' and walked out. I hate when we have issues like that but it doesn't happen often. He calmed before I was out the door and even said night night back to me when I said it to him.
So my thoughts on his "horrible 3's" is going to be "emotional 3's" instead. I figure I'll just roll with the punches and at least its better than tantrums, at least for now. Oh well, he had to learn about emotions eventually right??!!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Friday, June 6, 2008
Happy Birthday Papa!!
I know that my dad is no longer living but we still like to make his birthday a special day. So today, Friday, June 6, 2008 would have been my dad's 60th birthday. So Aidan and I went to the store and bought his favorite's. Angel food cake, whipped cream (ok it was my favorite not his), strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and hot fudge (again that was for me for after the cake is gone).
We got home to late tonight to make the cake and then to eat it too, but we whipped it up and baked it. We are hoping to enjoy a bit of strawberry shortcake Papa style tomorrow with Kaitlyn and Makenna after dinner. I am watching M&K while their mom and dad go out on a date for their 8th anniversary!!
Aidan has also been singing happy birthday ALL day long. At times it has been a VERY long day because he sings "Happy Birthday to you" over and over and over and over....He finally would say to Papa. So we sang all day. Aidan liked celebrating Papa today and I did too. We talked about all the memories of Papa that I had of him and of him with Aidan. Aidan wondered why we weren't going to Maple Valley to the cemetery to visit him but unfortunately with gas prices these days, I have to be a little bit pickier on where and when I drive. Also, it was a busy day and I was exhausted by the time the day was over. Hopefully for Father's day we'll make it down to visit. Happy Birthday Papa!! We love you and can't wait to see you again!
We got home to late tonight to make the cake and then to eat it too, but we whipped it up and baked it. We are hoping to enjoy a bit of strawberry shortcake Papa style tomorrow with Kaitlyn and Makenna after dinner. I am watching M&K while their mom and dad go out on a date for their 8th anniversary!!
Aidan has also been singing happy birthday ALL day long. At times it has been a VERY long day because he sings "Happy Birthday to you" over and over and over and over....He finally would say to Papa. So we sang all day. Aidan liked celebrating Papa today and I did too. We talked about all the memories of Papa that I had of him and of him with Aidan. Aidan wondered why we weren't going to Maple Valley to the cemetery to visit him but unfortunately with gas prices these days, I have to be a little bit pickier on where and when I drive. Also, it was a busy day and I was exhausted by the time the day was over. Hopefully for Father's day we'll make it down to visit. Happy Birthday Papa!! We love you and can't wait to see you again!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
For those who are keep track...
They also adjusted my due date this morning at my doctors appointment. The new date is....
January 13, 2009
Thought you might want to know!
1st Doctors appointment down...
Ok, so I had my first appointment with my midwife today. I really liked the midwife I had today, but I am not under her care individually. I believe she said that there were 4 midwifes at the office and I will be under all of their care. It was a LONG appointment but it was the first and they needed to take all my history and such. It was nice because I was able to get to know the staff and the office a bit better while I was there.
Aidan spent the night last night at John's parents so that I would only have to worry about myself and getting myself ready for my appointment. It was also good that he wasn't there since they did all the girly things that need to be done at the first appointment anyway. He doesn't need to be seeing any of that any time soon. I don't have to worry about that until later on in the pregnancy thankfully.
As I was walking back to the room with the nurse she was asking why I didn't bring him with me. She said that the staff LOVES to see the kiddos and that they are pretty open to having your kiddos there. At my old office, I always felt (even for my 6-week post-delivery appointment) that I needed someone to stay with Aidan. I loved my last OB but she won't do a VBAC and I feel really strongly about at least trying for a VBAC. So we'll see what happens. I totally understand that it isn't always guaranteed that I will be able to have a VBAC but at least I can have the opportunity at this office to do what I feel strongly about.
There were no ultrasounds unlike my last pregnancy, I had a u/s at 9weeks with Aidan. The midwives at this office only do u/s at 20 weeks unless there is a need for an earlier u/s. So sorry, no pictures to show off this time around. Hopefully at the 20week u/s I will be able to figure out how to scan and post pics of baby. Otherwise I still feel gross and nauseated most of the time unless I have a full tummy but hopefully that will subside here in the next 4-8 weeks. So, that's all I have for today. I have another appointment on June 30th so look for another update then. Oh and I am the lucky one who gets to do the glucose testing at my next appointment too. Why you ask?? Because my BMI is over a certain point AND I had a baby over 9 pounds. So they are monitoring to make sure I don't have gestational diabetes. So yea, I get to drink that icky orange stuff now and then again more towards the middle of my pregnancy so yea me!! Not really. Ugh, oh well.
Aidan spent the night last night at John's parents so that I would only have to worry about myself and getting myself ready for my appointment. It was also good that he wasn't there since they did all the girly things that need to be done at the first appointment anyway. He doesn't need to be seeing any of that any time soon. I don't have to worry about that until later on in the pregnancy thankfully.
As I was walking back to the room with the nurse she was asking why I didn't bring him with me. She said that the staff LOVES to see the kiddos and that they are pretty open to having your kiddos there. At my old office, I always felt (even for my 6-week post-delivery appointment) that I needed someone to stay with Aidan. I loved my last OB but she won't do a VBAC and I feel really strongly about at least trying for a VBAC. So we'll see what happens. I totally understand that it isn't always guaranteed that I will be able to have a VBAC but at least I can have the opportunity at this office to do what I feel strongly about.
There were no ultrasounds unlike my last pregnancy, I had a u/s at 9weeks with Aidan. The midwives at this office only do u/s at 20 weeks unless there is a need for an earlier u/s. So sorry, no pictures to show off this time around. Hopefully at the 20week u/s I will be able to figure out how to scan and post pics of baby. Otherwise I still feel gross and nauseated most of the time unless I have a full tummy but hopefully that will subside here in the next 4-8 weeks. So, that's all I have for today. I have another appointment on June 30th so look for another update then. Oh and I am the lucky one who gets to do the glucose testing at my next appointment too. Why you ask?? Because my BMI is over a certain point AND I had a baby over 9 pounds. So they are monitoring to make sure I don't have gestational diabetes. So yea, I get to drink that icky orange stuff now and then again more towards the middle of my pregnancy so yea me!! Not really. Ugh, oh well.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Catch up on pictures!!
Ok, this is my attempt of getting everyone caught up on some pictures!! Hope you enjoy and I'll try and do better, promise!
Aidan's first face painting!! It's a baseball!! He was so proud of it!
Sitting and talking with Papa when we visited him on Memorial Day.
Opening presents with Alexis. She wanted to help so badly!
His half and half cake it was chocolate with both vanilla and chocolate frosting!
Bouncing at the Little Gym at his birthday party with his friends!
Clapping after everyone sang happy birthday to him!
Chillin at Starbucks with Daddy before his dentist appointment
Sitting in his stroller which is in the house for some reason. He was also eating string cheese!1st Dentist Appointment!
Holding Daddy's hand until he got more comfortable!Today Aidan had his first dentist appointment. He at first was not at all sure about it and when I tried to sit him down into the chair he would not let go of my neck until we compromised and let him hold daddy's hand. He didn't like the idea of the chair going backwards either into the reclining position and when the hygienist tried to give him a mirror to hold he wouldn't let go of the sides of the chair. So daddy held it. That made things better.
He loved to play with all of the fun "toys" like the water and air and the sucker thingy. In fact the dental hygienist let him hold the water/air thingy and he had fun blowing air into his hair!! We were all laughing. When the doctor came over, he was a bit worried we were giving Aidan ideas and that Aidan would squirt him with water. It was all really funny. Here are a few pictures from the visit. John had the day off unfortunately (they laid him off for today, hopefully he works tomorrow) so he was able to come. I was hoping that would happen on Thursday since that is my first OB appointment but Aidan sure enjoyed having daddy share in his new experience!! What a big boy he is!
As always, we have more photos and such at our dropshots account. I didn't post all the photos on this blog because it would take up to much room.
Aidan with the dentist. He thought he liked pretty silly with the two sets of glasses. But he did so well and actually let the dentist look into his mouth, something the doctors don't get to see unless they use that wood popsicle stick thingy. The best part was at the end when he was able to "slide" down the chair! They raised it so it was pretty tall and had him slide off the end into my awaiting arms. He LOVED it. On top of it, he picked out a cool new toy from their toy bin and was able to pick out a new toothbrush and got some new floss and such!! Just like Mommy and Daddy get when we go to the dentist!
Not liking the reclined position as much and holding on for dear life!
Aidan playing with the "toys" at the office with the hygienist!
Monday, June 2, 2008
What a wonderful weekend!
Wow, we had a crazy but fun weekend!! Saturday John got up and helped our friends move to their first home (that they owned!!). After that he came home and showered, ate a quick lunch and then we were off to Aidan's "friend" birthday party. We went to the Little Gym and everyone had such a wonderful time. The kids had a blast and I loved it because of how much fun everyone had, not to mention that we had won the gift certificate for the party!!
So after the party with about 8 of his little friends, we went over to Alexa & Timaney's (our nickname for Tim) and grilled salmon, prawns, rice, yummy asparagus and then some more birthday cake after dinner!! So yummy. We ended up staying for a movie even though it was almost 10pm. Aidan fell asleep with the girls in Makenna's room until we left. John and I both crashed during the movie on the couch. Alexa kept insisting that we stay and sleep on the couch since it was a 30-45 minute drive home, but since I never feel great due to the morning sickness first thing in the AM I wanted to go home and sleep in my bed. John wanted to stay late and so I groggily drove home. Needless to say he was in big doo doo with me. The next morning he realized why once he had a good nights sleep.
Sunday was crazy. Aidan and I spent most of the day at home and just resting and trying to do something around this place. Our place has been pretty messy lately due to the fact that I have no energy to do much lately. The joy's of being prego. John was at my mom's hauling things to the dump for her. He worked hard and then came home and ate lunch and showered (hmm, sounds like the day before huh.) and then he headed to Garlic Jim's for his shift there. He ended up being about 45 minutes late but he had called and they said it was ok. I hate that he was late. I told him that he needs to make sure he is on-time from now on. Oh well. It was a short night for him.
Today is a normal day, John is at work and I am here at home blogging and hopefully going to get something done. I have to head to Evergreen Hospital to sign a release for my records from my doctor that delivered Aidan. Since I am trying a VBAC I have a new doctor and they need my records. So, at least I have something to do this afternoon that will get us out of the house!! I think it will also be a park day although it isn't the nicest of weather. Oh well, at least it isn't super warm which can be exhausting for me right now. I will get pictures up soon. I haven't taken them off the camera yet. Keep your eyes peeled for that!!
So after the party with about 8 of his little friends, we went over to Alexa & Timaney's (our nickname for Tim) and grilled salmon, prawns, rice, yummy asparagus and then some more birthday cake after dinner!! So yummy. We ended up staying for a movie even though it was almost 10pm. Aidan fell asleep with the girls in Makenna's room until we left. John and I both crashed during the movie on the couch. Alexa kept insisting that we stay and sleep on the couch since it was a 30-45 minute drive home, but since I never feel great due to the morning sickness first thing in the AM I wanted to go home and sleep in my bed. John wanted to stay late and so I groggily drove home. Needless to say he was in big doo doo with me. The next morning he realized why once he had a good nights sleep.
Sunday was crazy. Aidan and I spent most of the day at home and just resting and trying to do something around this place. Our place has been pretty messy lately due to the fact that I have no energy to do much lately. The joy's of being prego. John was at my mom's hauling things to the dump for her. He worked hard and then came home and ate lunch and showered (hmm, sounds like the day before huh.) and then he headed to Garlic Jim's for his shift there. He ended up being about 45 minutes late but he had called and they said it was ok. I hate that he was late. I told him that he needs to make sure he is on-time from now on. Oh well. It was a short night for him.
Today is a normal day, John is at work and I am here at home blogging and hopefully going to get something done. I have to head to Evergreen Hospital to sign a release for my records from my doctor that delivered Aidan. Since I am trying a VBAC I have a new doctor and they need my records. So, at least I have something to do this afternoon that will get us out of the house!! I think it will also be a park day although it isn't the nicest of weather. Oh well, at least it isn't super warm which can be exhausting for me right now. I will get pictures up soon. I haven't taken them off the camera yet. Keep your eyes peeled for that!!
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