Maeve is now a dolphin! This week is her transition week from being a 'Turtle' (the 2 yr old room) to being a 'Dolphin' (the 3 yr old room), and in true Maeve fashion she scoffed at the plan to transition slowly over the course of the week and begged to stay in the Dolphin room all day long. She napped on her cot without a problem, and she stuck with her friend Libby the whole time. I'm so proud of her and I got little misty eyed when her teacher called me at noon to report how awesome Maeve is. She is so brazen and fearless when it comes to adapting to new situations and I hope she never loses that quality because it will serve her well all her life.
In celebration of her first day as a dolphin, she wore the silver dolphin necklace that Grandma Lil sent her. So cute!!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Finally back to blogging!
I completely abandoned this blog a few months ago, and much to my surprise, there are people who actually read this and were asking me when I was going to get back on board. So, I thought I'd give a brief summary of our summer and try my best to pick up where I left off.
The biggest thing that has changed for us is that I am now back to work full time and the kids are at school/day care full time. My job is going well, and I am really learning a lot. I enjoy working with patients again and I am involved in a few research studies which is a great opportunity and a brand new experience for me. The kids have both fully adjusted to their school and they are loving it. Maeve is currently a 'turtle' but will move up to the 'dolphin' room when she turns three. She is very excited about this, and is looking forward to reuniting with some of her friends that have already moved up. Finn transitioned really well to the one year old room and is napping well on a cot. Yes, I said a COT--I can't believe it! His teachers absolutely adore him and although he is quite messy, he is a really lovable and overall wonderful little boy.
Maeve is really into bugs right now. She gathers them on the playground at school and loves watching any TV show or reading any book about bugs. She is watching the Toy Story Movies ad nauseum and wants to be Jessie (the cowgirl) for Halloween. She told me she would wear a wig with red braids, but we'll see... She is really excited for her birthday and has consistently asked for the same things as gifts. It's hilarious. We are having a small party for her at the zoo with her closest friends.
Finn is walking all over and climbing up pretty much anything. He has no fear and tries to walk, roll, climb, and crawl over anything to get to where he wants to be. He is starting to get the most delicious little curls of blonde hair, and it's so adorable. He has been battling colds and ear infections off and on for the past few months. We are hoping that placing ear tubes will help him and get him through the winter season without too much trouble. He is just a sensitive little guy, and seems to be very illness prone. He is saying quite a few words now, mama, daddy, doggie, cat, Ma (Maeve), book, 'what's that?', baba, and others. He also moves his hands around to 'itsy bitsy spider' and 'wheels on the bus'. He is very boyish and loves toy cars, balls and like his sister, goes crazy when Yo Gabba Gabba comes on TV.
Here are some recent pictures:
This is one of the better ones that I have of the two of them. Hence, we have hired a professional photographer in order to get a picture for our Christmas card. Unless you think this one is ok?
Sibling love. He was laughing hysterically while she was trying to shove his face into the bed.
The biggest thing that has changed for us is that I am now back to work full time and the kids are at school/day care full time. My job is going well, and I am really learning a lot. I enjoy working with patients again and I am involved in a few research studies which is a great opportunity and a brand new experience for me. The kids have both fully adjusted to their school and they are loving it. Maeve is currently a 'turtle' but will move up to the 'dolphin' room when she turns three. She is very excited about this, and is looking forward to reuniting with some of her friends that have already moved up. Finn transitioned really well to the one year old room and is napping well on a cot. Yes, I said a COT--I can't believe it! His teachers absolutely adore him and although he is quite messy, he is a really lovable and overall wonderful little boy.
Maeve is really into bugs right now. She gathers them on the playground at school and loves watching any TV show or reading any book about bugs. She is watching the Toy Story Movies ad nauseum and wants to be Jessie (the cowgirl) for Halloween. She told me she would wear a wig with red braids, but we'll see... She is really excited for her birthday and has consistently asked for the same things as gifts. It's hilarious. We are having a small party for her at the zoo with her closest friends.
Finn is walking all over and climbing up pretty much anything. He has no fear and tries to walk, roll, climb, and crawl over anything to get to where he wants to be. He is starting to get the most delicious little curls of blonde hair, and it's so adorable. He has been battling colds and ear infections off and on for the past few months. We are hoping that placing ear tubes will help him and get him through the winter season without too much trouble. He is just a sensitive little guy, and seems to be very illness prone. He is saying quite a few words now, mama, daddy, doggie, cat, Ma (Maeve), book, 'what's that?', baba, and others. He also moves his hands around to 'itsy bitsy spider' and 'wheels on the bus'. He is very boyish and loves toy cars, balls and like his sister, goes crazy when Yo Gabba Gabba comes on TV.
Here are some recent pictures:
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Poor little babies
So, the first week of day care went really well. In fact, fantastically well, as in 'too good to be true-well'. Our weekend started out great, but was definitely marred by the fact that Finn did not feel well. Saturday night was miserable for us all and the poor guy ended up sleeping in our bed--which he NEVER does! On monday, Zar took Finn to the doctor and it turns out he had an ear infection. He was started on antibiotics and felt better right away. Both he and Maeve went to school on Tuesday, but at noon I got the call that Maeve was sick. So Tuesday night was spent with Maeve having a very high fever, shaking chills and sweats. We took her to the doctor this monring and she also has an ear infection.
I knew that both of the kids would be exposed to new germs at day care, but ear infections so soon? In the middle of the summer? What is going to happen in the fall when they go their new school? Talk about feeling major mommy guilt. You want to do everything and be everything for your family, but it just isn't possible. I am so torn because I know that Maeve needs the interaction of a school and learning center, but Finn is just so little and should be home with me just like Maeve was. I feel like no matter what, I am choosing between two wrongs, and I guess this is just preparation for a long road ahead of difficult decisions.
I knew that both of the kids would be exposed to new germs at day care, but ear infections so soon? In the middle of the summer? What is going to happen in the fall when they go their new school? Talk about feeling major mommy guilt. You want to do everything and be everything for your family, but it just isn't possible. I am so torn because I know that Maeve needs the interaction of a school and learning center, but Finn is just so little and should be home with me just like Maeve was. I feel like no matter what, I am choosing between two wrongs, and I guess this is just preparation for a long road ahead of difficult decisions.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Wish list
I am coveting these items for Finn's first birthday. I thought I would post this just in case my fairy god-mother reads my blog.
Graco Nautilus car seat
This bedding at Land of Nod
Awesome Fire house from Land of Nod
Perfect for school! (Land of Nod)
A trampoline like this one. This would be awesome during the winter months!!!
A Train table like this, that will grow with him as he gets bigger plays with more intricate train sets or cars, or whatnot.
Graco Nautilus car seat
This bedding at Land of Nod
A Train table like this, that will grow with him as he gets bigger plays with more intricate train sets or cars, or whatnot.
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