"This little piggy"

Here is a picture of Janna playing "This little piggy" with Simon. She is going to teach him lots of things. She is a good big sister and proud of her baby brother.

Lesson learned

Janna sometimes puts her feet on the coffee table while eating. Or she will lay or sit on the table. I tell nicely the first time and then if she doesn't listen I say "feet down now" " off the table" in my best parenting voice.

Last night while watching a video before bed I put my feet on the table, like Isaac and I usually do at night. It is a great foot rest. Immediately, Janna says " fee down now Mommy" very loudly. Before even thinking I put my feet down as Isaac laughs and say she told you didn't she.

She has yet to correct Daddy but oh well.

Three weeks

Simon is three weeks old today. He is having a growth spurt and eating more often. He is lifting his head and looking at us more.

I am loving spending time with Simon.

Janna's accomplishments

Isaac took Janna to school today. She went in and played instead of having to be handed off to a teacher to sit with. She amazes me everyday.

Janna is also putting long sentences together. For example: "Thank you for my bread daddy" She says phrases like this all the time. She will often say a new word that we didn't know she knew. She is getting smarter everyday. I am so proud of my little girl.

Janna also has napped without her paci and burp cloth twice now at school.

She is using a glue stick now too. I get fun art work now.

We are still sitting on the potty more often, and she can take her diaper off by herself.

Simon at 2 weeks

Simon had his two week check up yesterday.

He is....

7 lbs 14 oz

19 1/4 in

and a very healthy baby boy.

I am getting better...

I am getting better at.....

changing small baby boy diapers-getting peed and pooped on less

dressing a squirmy boy

Feedings-and working them in around Janna's schedule

Swaddling

juggling two kids at one time

Going on less and less sleep

Ladybugs

The other night Janna pointed to a picture of a ladybug and I said bug, she replied ladybug mommy. Then she proceeded to tell me how ladybugs tickle her fingers. This didn't make any sense until the next day she came home from school with a bag full of ladybugs. Apparently she plays with and collects them when they play outside. When we asked if all the kids were doing this, the answer was no only Janna. Our friend/DayCare director gave her a small stuffed ladybug as a gift when Simon was born. What a perfect and thoughtful gift for my new ladybug lover.

small milestones

Simon lost his umbilical cord today. After just over one week old. These are the small signs that he is growing up and won't always be so small. I am enjoying my small bundle of joy.

Family Picture

There will be more to come but this is best that we have for now. Enjoy! I will write later about the birth and the recovery, but for those who read this I wanted to update you on our new arrival. Thanks for all you love and prayers.

I am a Big Sister

I am a big sister now! Janna is pretty much ignoring Simon except for saying baby brother is crying. She was interested at first and was gentle petting his cheek and holding his hand. She is doing well adjusting for now. Molly our dog is probably having a harder time than her. I love this picture of her heading off to school. She is such a big girl!

New Addition

Simon Alden

August 7th, 2008

6:21 pm

7 lbs 1 oz

19 inches



Welcome to our family!

Janna is reading

Janna has started liking to read again. We went to the library last week and picked out some books. Her favorite books now are:

I am a big sister

Mouse Paint

If you give a mouse a cookie

She is very gentle with the paper pages and "reads" tells you what is happening on each page. It is to cute to hear her read. She actually says about half the words right when "reading" it to us. It is such an accomplishment.

Potty

Last night Janna peed in the potty for the first time. We have been sitting on the potty for 6 to 8 months now. She knows what is suppose to happen has always looked at it each time. She knows how to wipe and flush but we never have actually put anything in the potty. Last night she sat on her small white potty instead of the big potty with the ring and she peed. I was so excited. We clapped, cheered, danced, hugged, etc. We called the grandparents, we told teachers, .... I am so proud of her.

I have no idea if this will continue or not but it is a step in the right direction. I am so happy and proud of my baby girl.