Fwippywoops!

Beckett is really getting more and more talkative. He can sting together many sentences together and uses some pretty big words sometimes. However, sometimes his little kid comes out =) Right now he's very into balls, planes, and throwing things that fly through the air. This is what he says they can do when he throws them up. Fwippywoops!

The big party

B is really stretching out this birthday, and FINALLY had his big party this weekend. He was so excited and couldn't wait for all of his friends to come. He woke up every morning this week and asked " it's my party?" We kept it "small" this year with only 24 kids ;) He had a GREAT time jumping/running and getting overall blasted out. He is a lucky boy to have so many friends and family to celebrate with him.

Slip N Slide - Nailed IT!

I bought a cheap slip-n-slide and thougth it's be fun to pull out for Beckett's birthday. I remember it being SO fun when I was a kid. What's crazy is that Emmy, Beckett, and our next door neighboor seemed to think it was the best thing ever too, even though they didn't QUITE understand the concept of what they were supposed to do. I took about 40 videos and laughed hysterically the whole time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B is 3!

Somehow this little dude turned 3! He woke up in the morning, ran down the stairs and said this as soon as he opened the door. I thought he didn't realize it was his birthday, but boy did he.

We kicked off the day with a birthday donut, and rounded it off with cookie cake. Sugar, sugar, and more sugar.

He and Clara even snuck another birthday party in with extended family the next weekend. MORE SUGAR! (and more lbs for me because you KNOW I ate every single bit of leftover cake!)

At 3 the Beckaroo is:

• In the "I DO IT" phase. This is what he usually looks like after he goes to the bathroom.

• Still love cars more than anyhing else,but is also very into puzzles and games. And very randomly sharks. Helicopters and planes are pretty cool too.
• His favortite show is Paw Patrol. TV is still very much like crack.
• Is very adamt that his name is Beckett. He will only tolerate being called Beckett or B and sometimes Beckaroo. All other nicknames will get you a "my name is Beckett."
• Still pretty goofy. He still loves to dance and sing. He also loves to car dance (this is genetic) to radio songs. He has most of them memorized as well. That's genetic too.

• Just started soccer and loves it. He's turned into a little guy. He's into throwing, hitting, jumping, running, wrestling, and just all around doing boy stuff. It's interested to see him at home versus when he's with other guys. When he's around other boys he turns into a dude. I like to think he's a renassance man. Princesses AND guy stuff.
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• The terrible 3s are here. He will throw serious fits out of no where, someimes lasting an hour, and all of the sudden he'll say "just kidding!" and it's over. riiiight.
• Is getting easier and easier to understand. I get about 90%. This is a prayer. "Dear God, thank you for everything. Amen"
 
 
• Has little interest in riding his bike at home, but will do it at school.
• Still LOVES emmy and Sutton, but he and Emmy have started into the fighting phase. Emmy agitates him just enough to get him mad, then he hits her or yells at her, and then she tattles. Sure we have many years of this ahead!
• Still a very picky eater (especially now with so many food allergies) still bascially living on hot dogs, mac and cheese, and as many carbs as he can sneak in.
• We're still not sure if he's a leftie or rightie. He does everything with both.
• A sweet little guy. He loves to be hugged and tickled, but I wouldn't call him snuggly.
• Is growing up to be a pretty handsome little guy (if I do say so myself).

Rock on!

Kate and Michelle came for a visit, and this pic is just too fun not to document.

 

We laugh because Emmy and Kate are the quiet ones of the typical crew.  Usually when kids are over it sounds like there are elephants upstairs. This time it was strangely quiet. I am convinced these two would be besties if they lived closer. They both LOVE princesses, dancing and singing, dressing up, and playing pretend. This time they were rock star princesses. My heart is happy that they just pick up where they left off and play like they haven't missed a beat.

We have a kindergartener!

It's hard for me to believe that we started this blog 3 years before she was born, and somehow she turned into a kindergartener! She is SO ready to go to school, but that doesn't make it any less crazy to me.

 

We have been talking about Kinder for so long that Emmy was somewhat "over it." I was a little worried that she was going to not be excited but I was wrong. She willingly went to bed early and of course, got herself, and B, up at 5:45 she was so excited.She wanted to carry all of her new gear and walk in to the school.

 

We'd met her teacher, Mrs. Schindler, the week before and she even remembered where to go once we got into the school. Her friend from the neighboorshood, Nicola, is in her class, and I think that makes her even more confident... whew!

 

We found her seat at Table 4, Seeing her name on the table somehow made it all real!

 

She wanted me to stay until all the other parents left, but once they did she just told me bye and went on with her play dough. It made me happy that she was so comfortable, and I even avoided an ugly cry as I walked out with the other parents. I think I am so sleep deprived at this point it somehow worked in my advantage.

 

 

She's not a huge talker, so you have to carefully pry info out with detailed questions and catch her in the mood to talk.  She came home telling us ALL about the behavior chart and who got what. That continues to be the big news of the day. She had to draw a picture about what she did this summer and this is what she did.  

 

 

I also got a fairly good chewing out that she did not get to ride the bus home or to school and was told under no uncertain terms that I needed to right Mrs. Schindler a note so she could ride the bus home. (she had tried to talk Mrs. Schindler into letting her ride it that day)  She reminded me of this about every 10 minutes, woke up in the  middle of the night to tell me, and told me first thing when she woke up in the morning.

 

This was her headed to the bus stop, so excited she couldn't walk by me. She even made up a "bus song". Who knew the bus was so exciting!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was fine that first day, but this was a whole new level for me. I know she is perfectly capable of this level of independence, but giving it to her was a really weird feeling. Not knowing exactly where she was, if she got to school ok, and exactly what she is doing at that moment is very strange!

 

Needless to say, the bus was a huge success. She came bouncing off that day with a huge smile. She even got an award later in the week for her good behavior in the bus line. That was huge!

A few highlights from the first week include:

• Stories about how terrible her new friends behave... seriously hoping this isn't the types of people we'll have long term for friends, but oh well... one stands on his seat on the bus, one got put in time out for going to the wrong playground, and one lays down in the bathroom line...
• A complete version of the "Check out your library book song." i'm sure she's one of the few who remember the whole thing, complete with motions, after hearing it once.
• A litttle more chewing on the fact that SOME kids bought there lunch and she didnt get to... but then proceeded to tell me that she didn't like anything they had anyway.
• And a lovely story about how she was waiting in the bus line and tooted and Oliver (her knew bad boy bus seatmate) screamed "YOU FARTED!"  which of course she thougth was hilarious.

Emmy had a great first week. She was excited to go every day, and I never had to fight her to get ready in the morning. I'm sure that will change eventually, but I'm so so happy we got off to a good start.

Cupcakes: 1 month

It's magically a month already. It feels like both a short and insanely long time. There has been a lot going on around here. I have unfortuantely had mastitis twice and my Csection has gotten infected. Both of these are potentially signs that I've been over-doing it. Well, duh.

At one month Sutton is:

• A whopping 10 pounds! The formula chunk is on! We haven't had her 1 month visit yet, so I don't have her "official" stats. The double chin is our first official roll.

• Eating all the time. She's pounding around 4 ounces every 2-3 hours.
• Still grunting... a LOT.
• Still hating to be put down. I'm starting to think we may unfortunatley have another Emmy sleeper on our hands. The girl is not a napper, unless you hold her, then she'll cat nap with one eye open. But I know she would SWEAR she's not tired. She will sleep in the swing.

• In the rare case she does sleep, it's usually in a wierd position. She had her feet up like this while she was in my stomach and I guess it is still comfy.

• Is starting to interact! She will stop and listen to you if you make a noise or talk to her. The kissy noise will even sometimes get a smile! Those are the absolute best.

• Is starting to get use of her hands. She's doing less of the newborn-y "freakout" moves and starting to reach out towards toys on the play gym.
• Can hold her head up on your shoulder for a long time. She's really strong. That is her favorite place to be. Looking around on your shoulder.
• Has ALMOST ourgrown the newborn onsies. Her feet outgrew them a while back. They're so long they don't fit in the foot part and she can't straighten her legs.
• Is sleeping from around 1-5 at night. We'll take it!
• Makes MAJOR "Blake face". The girl has her mouth open all the time, but especially while sleeping.

• Is pretty much CONSTANTLY loved/harassed by Emmy and Beckett. Emmy loves the way her head smells and sniffs her and B says "awwwsweetheart!" and kisses her over and over.

Sometimes it leads to this:

• Has started perfecting her poses. here's the classic Sears "Hand on chin" and a more couture "bottle/puppy/nonchalant" look.

 Have a feeling 2 months is going to come even faster.