So, here we are on a happening Friday night at our home. The boys are playing some sort of Ninjago lego building game and constructing basements in ships to prepare for some war against "some arch-ememies, like bad guys." I am taking the opportunity to post an entry in our blog here during what seems to be some moments of relative peace.
The boys are now sleeping through the night with the overhead light and lamp off, which is very exciting. Thanks for all the very cool suggestions through Facebook! I loved the ideas and so did the boys...except for Uncle Mark's. ;) And I just want to clarify, since I understand that sarcasm is tough to discern through a blog, I did NOT actually let my kids watch Friday the 13th. The worst thing we watch in this house is Ninjago, once a week on Thursday nights only. I received some concerned feedback and just wanted to make sure it was clear that probably only my questionable parenting skills are probably threatening the psychological well-being of my kids. ;)
The kids seem to be doing well. Nick is doing very well in school, for a very welcome change. He has only fallen asleep in school twice when it was too boring to take. We have broken a record this year as we made it though an entire month without a note home or a phone call about "strange behaviors." I am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping second grade is the best year ever!
Michael is working hard at his letters and number in preparation of becoming a super secret spy. He has suddenly decided I am a boy, not a girl, and remains unconvinced when I try to tell him otherwise. He told me I sounded and acted like a guy. Nick agrees that I act like a guy too "because I like bike riding and skateboarding." In fact, the discussion about this just resurfaced as I am typing. Now they both think I am a guy. Maybe that's why I am having such disasterous results in my love life? Maybe I am a guy and didn't know it? Hahaha...just kidding. I've always known I am a weird girl. Even a child can figure that one out. ;)
Tomorrow we will be going to Uncle Tom's memorial service. We are remembering all the happy memories he has given us. I still remember him coming to the birthdays for John and I as "Sparkle" with the watermelon pocket on his suit. And as an adult, I continued to be grateful for his balloon animals, his positive spririt, his curiousity and joy, and his awesome music. We miss him but carry him with us in our hearts and he will remain always with us in all he taught us and shared with us. It will be wonderful to spend the day with family tomorrow in honor of his life.
Until next time, much love from the boys and I to our dear family and friends! :)
Friday, September 28, 2012
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Freddy Kruger ROCKS!
You know, I told myself I would post again once I took some really cute pictures of the kids. But then I couldn't find the battery from my camera and I have no idea how to upload pictures from my phone to this blog. Technologically challenged, I guess you would call it. I still have hope for the camera battery since we still haven't unpacked all the way from our move in March. And I am sure I will continue to learn about technology, but that will be a slow process, so I am banking on finding the camera battery. But since that will probably take until Christmas at the rate I'm going, I figured I would just post anyway. :)
Nicholas has started 2nd grade. He fell asleep in class once "because it was just so quiet and peaceful" and "because it was just a boring class." So, we had some discussions about that and even if a class is really, really boring, you can't sleep in it. We made it through the weeks without any notes home though, so I was pretty excited about that. He is generally happy and healthy and doing well though.
Michael....the child is having some issues. About three weeks ago, the boys' father took them to a state fair. Which was wonderful. Now, their dad is honestly a smart guy and I have to say his judgment when it comes to choosing activities for them to do is generally good. But, we all have lapses in judgment, myself included. So, when Michael was too little to go on the bumper cars with the other kids they were hanging out with that day, his dad kindly offered to do another activitiy with him and took him into a haunted house.
The boys watch very limited TV and have been exposed to very little in terms of scary things the world has to offer. So, let's just say that Freddy Kruger made an impression. He stopped sleeping for awhile there and was having nighmares upon his arrival to our vacation with my family, who at first were treated to Michael's screams around bedtime. About a week later, they were joined by my screams after Michael remained unconvinced that Freddy Kruger and zombies were fictional. It culminated in one evening where we both had a temper tantrum. Because, you know, screaming really helps a child who is anxious. But things are finally getting better as long as the overhead light is kept on all night. He is now willing to another floor of the house by himself independently again and has stopped walking forward while rotating to ensure there are not monsters creeping up behind us. So, as Michael's reaction is finally subsiding, I have to admit, the whole thing is kind of funny at this point. But, note to Baby Daddy...no more haunted houses pleeeeaaaase!
Yesterday we went to an air and car show with one of the groups we are part of here, which was fun. But the best part of the day was when we arrived home during a thunderstorm, getting drenched just from running in from the car. We all jumped into our jammies, ordered pizza and watched movies the rest of the day. There's nothing better in the world than snuggling up with my favorite boys. And just loved watching Friday the 13th!
Until next time...sending out lots of love from us to you! :)
Nicholas has started 2nd grade. He fell asleep in class once "because it was just so quiet and peaceful" and "because it was just a boring class." So, we had some discussions about that and even if a class is really, really boring, you can't sleep in it. We made it through the weeks without any notes home though, so I was pretty excited about that. He is generally happy and healthy and doing well though.
Michael....the child is having some issues. About three weeks ago, the boys' father took them to a state fair. Which was wonderful. Now, their dad is honestly a smart guy and I have to say his judgment when it comes to choosing activities for them to do is generally good. But, we all have lapses in judgment, myself included. So, when Michael was too little to go on the bumper cars with the other kids they were hanging out with that day, his dad kindly offered to do another activitiy with him and took him into a haunted house.
The boys watch very limited TV and have been exposed to very little in terms of scary things the world has to offer. So, let's just say that Freddy Kruger made an impression. He stopped sleeping for awhile there and was having nighmares upon his arrival to our vacation with my family, who at first were treated to Michael's screams around bedtime. About a week later, they were joined by my screams after Michael remained unconvinced that Freddy Kruger and zombies were fictional. It culminated in one evening where we both had a temper tantrum. Because, you know, screaming really helps a child who is anxious. But things are finally getting better as long as the overhead light is kept on all night. He is now willing to another floor of the house by himself independently again and has stopped walking forward while rotating to ensure there are not monsters creeping up behind us. So, as Michael's reaction is finally subsiding, I have to admit, the whole thing is kind of funny at this point. But, note to Baby Daddy...no more haunted houses pleeeeaaaase!
Yesterday we went to an air and car show with one of the groups we are part of here, which was fun. But the best part of the day was when we arrived home during a thunderstorm, getting drenched just from running in from the car. We all jumped into our jammies, ordered pizza and watched movies the rest of the day. There's nothing better in the world than snuggling up with my favorite boys. And just loved watching Friday the 13th!
Until next time...sending out lots of love from us to you! :)
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