I can't believe Austin is already 9 months old! It really caught me off guard today when my mom laid him down for a nap, and I just looked at how 'big' he was! Ugh...time flies way too fast. This week I took Austin in for his 9 month checkup and a follow-up for his ears. He was 19 lbs 15 oz (40% percentile) and he was just over the average with a length of 28' 3/4". His well check went well. Although he DID NOT like having his finger pricked for a hematocrit (sp?) test! That was awful, and then he still had to get his round two of H1N1 flu shots. As for the ears....:( I have already called the ENT for an appointment. She said the ears looked better, but there was still fluid. So, not looking forward to the possibility of tubes. Otherwise he is doing great! He slept through the night two times this past week....of course then Alyssa woke up for whatever reason. The doctor says its time for me to let him cry himself back to sleep - no need to feed. Ugh...not ready for that battle. Seems easier to just stop the crying with a bottle and get him back to sleep even though I am exhausted. Austin is becoming very verbal with his 'dadada' babble, his yelling, and his grunting! It is quite funny.
Momo came into town yesterday so mom & dad could go to a wedding. I think both of the kiddos REALLY enjoyed having her. SO DID I! I hope that one day I will be as patient and helpful as she is! Thanks for doing all the laundry Momo! YOU ARE THE BEST!
Alyssa had softball practice today. On Sundays dad takes her and helps coach as well. He said Alyssa had a meltdown because she wanted to be at third and someone else went there. She does a good job of going after hit balls and trying to catch them. However, she really struggled with hitting today. Poor thing...dad said you could tell she was getting frustrated at the end. HOWEVER....I write about this because this is where we were proud. When she got home she wanted to play outside while dad grilled. She went and got the tee out and was practicing off the tee on her own! I hope that persistence will always continue!
Love you both so much my precious babies! Alyssa....looking forward to the field trip to the zoo this week. Austin...I hope we all have some restful nights this week! :)
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Catching up...
Trying to think of some highlights I want to point out:
Easter Weekend was GREAT! We headed home to see the family on Friday and stayed through Sunday. Friday evening Alyssa went fishing with her dad, popo, uncle and cousins. I think they had an awesome time. Saturday was time with both grandparents and even great granny. Sunday was a long day but included time for church, 3 easter egg hunts, and time spent with all of the kiddos aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. What an amazing day! Alyssa had a great time hunting for eggs....she really enjoyed the ones with money since she is not a fan of candy. Lucky for us...and for my students! I usually share the candy with them. Austin of course did not do much. He does not like to sit in the grass. So, he sat on blankets and just tried to eat the eggs!
This past week has been super busy! It has included 3 baseball games for daddy's team, one for alyssa's team, picture day for softball, and daddy's birthday and birthday dinner!!!! We went out to eat a day early and the kids were GREAT! Even Austin! He got a little loud....he was just having too much fun playing peek a boo at the restaurant. He gets very loud when he is excited, and when he is mad. Hard to tell the difference.
Alyssa....couple sidenotes about you! You have a VERY sensitive nose, and you do not like certain smells. You can't stand when we have peppermints or gum in our mouth. SILLY GIRL! You also don't like candy - except M&M's. BUT you sure LOVE your sweets. You want dessert at every meal, if possible. I found out that you buy ice cream almost every day for lunch at school. And, then you still ask for dessert at supper. I think I am going to have to limit your amount of times at school! You are getting better with softball. You are the youngest on your team. Last time you played first base. Also....funny story for the books if I didn't already write it. I asked you why you didn't want to be the 'pitcher' for your team. You told me you didn't want to put on all the stuff and be behind the batter. Bless your little heart....you were confused...thinking the pitcher was the catcher. Once I cleared that up...you were very eager to be the pitcher. You have figured out to ask your coach to play the positions where the ball will go to! :)
Austin....you are still waking up 1-2 times in the night. :( You are quickly on the move, and stand up all the time. You love the toys that make any sort of noise....you start to do your own little bouncing dance. All this while hanging onto that wub-a-nub pacifier! AND, bathtime is quite a mess these days. There is water everywhere with all your splashing. Can't wait to take you to the beach.
Almost forgot....took Alyssa to the doctor this week for a follow up on her ears. Looks like the ear infection with drainage may have actually been a good thing. Looks like the hole on her left ear has closed about 60-70%, so hopefully all will heal on its own. The doctor said the inflammation may have helped that hole close up. So, as of now, we will follow up again in a couple of months and currently no plans for surgery to patch it up. We will just have to put a plug in her left ear when swimming!
Okay...I will close for now. Must get a few things done before I take Alyssa to watch some dance and cheer performances at school.
Love you to the moon and back ms. alyssa & mr. austin!
Easter Weekend was GREAT! We headed home to see the family on Friday and stayed through Sunday. Friday evening Alyssa went fishing with her dad, popo, uncle and cousins. I think they had an awesome time. Saturday was time with both grandparents and even great granny. Sunday was a long day but included time for church, 3 easter egg hunts, and time spent with all of the kiddos aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. What an amazing day! Alyssa had a great time hunting for eggs....she really enjoyed the ones with money since she is not a fan of candy. Lucky for us...and for my students! I usually share the candy with them. Austin of course did not do much. He does not like to sit in the grass. So, he sat on blankets and just tried to eat the eggs!
This past week has been super busy! It has included 3 baseball games for daddy's team, one for alyssa's team, picture day for softball, and daddy's birthday and birthday dinner!!!! We went out to eat a day early and the kids were GREAT! Even Austin! He got a little loud....he was just having too much fun playing peek a boo at the restaurant. He gets very loud when he is excited, and when he is mad. Hard to tell the difference.
Alyssa....couple sidenotes about you! You have a VERY sensitive nose, and you do not like certain smells. You can't stand when we have peppermints or gum in our mouth. SILLY GIRL! You also don't like candy - except M&M's. BUT you sure LOVE your sweets. You want dessert at every meal, if possible. I found out that you buy ice cream almost every day for lunch at school. And, then you still ask for dessert at supper. I think I am going to have to limit your amount of times at school! You are getting better with softball. You are the youngest on your team. Last time you played first base. Also....funny story for the books if I didn't already write it. I asked you why you didn't want to be the 'pitcher' for your team. You told me you didn't want to put on all the stuff and be behind the batter. Bless your little heart....you were confused...thinking the pitcher was the catcher. Once I cleared that up...you were very eager to be the pitcher. You have figured out to ask your coach to play the positions where the ball will go to! :)
Austin....you are still waking up 1-2 times in the night. :( You are quickly on the move, and stand up all the time. You love the toys that make any sort of noise....you start to do your own little bouncing dance. All this while hanging onto that wub-a-nub pacifier! AND, bathtime is quite a mess these days. There is water everywhere with all your splashing. Can't wait to take you to the beach.
Almost forgot....took Alyssa to the doctor this week for a follow up on her ears. Looks like the ear infection with drainage may have actually been a good thing. Looks like the hole on her left ear has closed about 60-70%, so hopefully all will heal on its own. The doctor said the inflammation may have helped that hole close up. So, as of now, we will follow up again in a couple of months and currently no plans for surgery to patch it up. We will just have to put a plug in her left ear when swimming!
Okay...I will close for now. Must get a few things done before I take Alyssa to watch some dance and cheer performances at school.
Love you to the moon and back ms. alyssa & mr. austin!
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