We celebrated Eli's third birthday this past week, and for two days I had a 3 month old and a 3 year old, which is such sweetness, but they are handfuls. Since we got home from Wyoming Eli hasn't wanted to go out of the house even to go to the park or to get his hair cut (which he loves) and Anias' schedule is so off if I shower he is awake and crying the entire time while Eli is doing who knows what, so I'm learning as we go.
Eli has started talking to a make believe friend, Mystery. It kind of freaks me out to be honest. He'll blame things on Mystery (throwing things off of the loft) or say Mystery wants a certain food. He also says Mystery scares him around bed time, which is probably just him trying to stay up but still. I just read last week that this is normal behavior, but it makes me sad that he doesn't have anyone to play with. He does hold his brother or give him toys about 5 minutes a day and I play with him as much as possible, but a good part of my day is feeding, changing, and comforting Anias. I hate that we haven't made any friends since we moved here...8 months ago. I was pretty much waiting to just move back to Bellevue but life goes on and I need to take better care of his social needs. So- I signed us up for a weekly mom's small group with child care and might push for him to start AWANAS. I did try taking him to the Y but even though I prepped him after I got done working out I picked him up and he was all accusatory saying, "you LEFT me!" I hope he warms up fast. Let's get rid of Mystery. As a side note- I asked him what Mystery looked like and he said all laughing "there is no Mystery!"
Josh's grandfather passed away and we attended his Celebration of Life. Glenn always struck me as a smart, brave, reserved and yet funny man. Grief has stopped by our little home, but for my husband I know it's so much more intense. As I was crying from the news I told Josh that I'm not sad for Glenn, I know he hasn't had a great couple of months physically speaking and I know he's whole and at peace with the Father now, but I am sad for those who are left behind. I'm sad for his wife of 66 years who he took such great care of and loved so much. I'm sad for his children who will miss him immensely; I'm sad for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whose lives were enriched by his presence. Josh was blessed. He has so many great memories of a grandfather who was active and present in his life and I know from personal experience that's the best kind of grandfather.
It's week 18- my third 6 week weight check in. I have to date lost 28 lbs, which if you've been keeping track means I've gained 2 lbs. I definitely have been lax with working out for the past month and I've been eating SO much. I am just so hungry! I can literally eat a whole meal and be hungry for another in 2 hours. We'll see how these next 6 weeks go.
Anias: Week 17
I have two little white shadows under my gums where my bottom front teeth should go. I discovered my ears and pulled them until mom and dad were worried I had an ear infection- but I'm a healthy little guy! I weighed 14 lbs 9 oz at the doctor. I spin myself in circles constantly and I love being in the bumbo.
Anias: Week 18
I'm obsessed with my feet and can sit for a couple seconds if mom props me up just right. I turned 4 months old this week and my teething has prevented me from sleeping more than a few hours at a time. I rolled over on the floor which I did in my perfectly laid back Anias style. I rolled to my side, relaxed and played there for 10-15 minutes, then rolled to my back with no fanfare.
Eli
I ask mom to sing in the car sometimes, but when she does sing I correct her and say "No! From the car!" I know my left from my right. I say funny things like "mmmm delicious and nutritious!" Everytime I'm in the car I tell mom I don't like pressure on my backside. Might be time for a new carseat! I turned THREE!
Eli has started talking to a make believe friend, Mystery. It kind of freaks me out to be honest. He'll blame things on Mystery (throwing things off of the loft) or say Mystery wants a certain food. He also says Mystery scares him around bed time, which is probably just him trying to stay up but still. I just read last week that this is normal behavior, but it makes me sad that he doesn't have anyone to play with. He does hold his brother or give him toys about 5 minutes a day and I play with him as much as possible, but a good part of my day is feeding, changing, and comforting Anias. I hate that we haven't made any friends since we moved here...8 months ago. I was pretty much waiting to just move back to Bellevue but life goes on and I need to take better care of his social needs. So- I signed us up for a weekly mom's small group with child care and might push for him to start AWANAS. I did try taking him to the Y but even though I prepped him after I got done working out I picked him up and he was all accusatory saying, "you LEFT me!" I hope he warms up fast. Let's get rid of Mystery. As a side note- I asked him what Mystery looked like and he said all laughing "there is no Mystery!"
Josh's grandfather passed away and we attended his Celebration of Life. Glenn always struck me as a smart, brave, reserved and yet funny man. Grief has stopped by our little home, but for my husband I know it's so much more intense. As I was crying from the news I told Josh that I'm not sad for Glenn, I know he hasn't had a great couple of months physically speaking and I know he's whole and at peace with the Father now, but I am sad for those who are left behind. I'm sad for his wife of 66 years who he took such great care of and loved so much. I'm sad for his children who will miss him immensely; I'm sad for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whose lives were enriched by his presence. Josh was blessed. He has so many great memories of a grandfather who was active and present in his life and I know from personal experience that's the best kind of grandfather.
It's week 18- my third 6 week weight check in. I have to date lost 28 lbs, which if you've been keeping track means I've gained 2 lbs. I definitely have been lax with working out for the past month and I've been eating SO much. I am just so hungry! I can literally eat a whole meal and be hungry for another in 2 hours. We'll see how these next 6 weeks go.
Anias: Week 17
I have two little white shadows under my gums where my bottom front teeth should go. I discovered my ears and pulled them until mom and dad were worried I had an ear infection- but I'm a healthy little guy! I weighed 14 lbs 9 oz at the doctor. I spin myself in circles constantly and I love being in the bumbo.
Anias: Week 18
I'm obsessed with my feet and can sit for a couple seconds if mom props me up just right. I turned 4 months old this week and my teething has prevented me from sleeping more than a few hours at a time. I rolled over on the floor which I did in my perfectly laid back Anias style. I rolled to my side, relaxed and played there for 10-15 minutes, then rolled to my back with no fanfare.
Eli
His annual birthday wreath
He kept blowing the candle out early
Second cousin Blaize
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