Janna has always had good language skills. Recently she has started saying " I don't know" instead of just not answering. It is nice that she say that when she can't make a decision, instead of just looking at you.
This morning I was getting both kids ready at the same time, usually Simon is still sleeping. I had brought their clothes in to put on, when Janna asked for something from her room. I told her " let put the clothes on first so Mommy doesn't have to make an extra trip". I prefer to just go back once with dirty clothes/or pajamas and then get the car seat then close the door for the morning. Janna looks at me and says " I want to go on trip with Mommy". She know what trip means but not that it can mean multiple things.
I then told her we would take a trip to grandma's this weekend. She wanted to go now. I told her we had to wait. G-ma get ready she is excited to see you. She told me as we got in the car, want to see papa too. I am trying to figure out to pack the presents to have there for Christmas, the pack n play to have there too (since there will be four children three and under), plus Molly with crate, and the normal stuff like clothes and etc. Oh yeah plus the strollers, I have no idea how this is going to work.
Janna will very clearly tell us why she is upset and what she wants, although sometimes there is screaming first. There are times when if you don't repeat her with what she is saying, she will say it a couple more times but then she gets mad. Like the time she goldfish and it took and hour and half and a time out figure it out. Once we got the goldfish all was well.
Janna is loving to play in the sink and help clean. This is a good replacement for the water table and pool that she loves. I don't understand how she loves this but is hating baths lately. Last night she got so angry at me for making her stop playing in the sink. Simon had just pooped and needed a diaper change, plus she has already been playing for 20minutes at the sink. Daddy stepped in to help and saved the day:)
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Good Night
We had a good night last night. Isaac went to the library to study after dinner and usually when he leaves it gets crazy, but last night went well. Simon was his sweet self and was content to play in his bouncy seat. He gave me lots of big smiles. Janna did well with only a little screaming, which it to be expected. I didn't lose it like I have in the past. Last night allowed me to regain some confidence I had lost in myself.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Oh to Janna
Janna has been up to a lot lately...here are few of her stories...
Simon started crying the other day and she went up him as I was trying to sooth him she petted his face and repeated over and over again..."calm down, calm down". I had no clue that is what I said to him but apparently it is.
Janna keeps asking to go on a hay ride and train ride and pick out a pumpkin. She really enjoyed going to the pumpkin patch.
She also talks about petting the animals.
She also keeps asking to go trick or treating. I keep explaining that next year we will. She loves candy.
Janna counted to 13 yesterday. I thought she could only count to 10. Wow.
Janna is loving her Curious George Christmas book. Thanks Daddy.
Potty training has been put on hold again. We keep talking about it so hopefully she will be interested in it again.
Janna is enjoying puzzles lately and go ta-da with her arms out wide when she finishes.
Janna loves the Christmas lights and balls. We plan on taking her to the Southern Lights.
We think her three year molars might be coming in, either that or her diet is causing her some stomach problems. We are going to have to get strict about her meal this week to see if it helps.
She loves to help Mommy. She will wash dishes with me. Sweep the floor and use the dust pan.
I believe she is like Isaac, she wears her mood/emotion openly. You can tell her mood by looking at her. She will also let you know what is on her mind.
When Janna laughs you laugh too. When she is happy her smile is contagious.
Simon started crying the other day and she went up him as I was trying to sooth him she petted his face and repeated over and over again..."calm down, calm down". I had no clue that is what I said to him but apparently it is.
Janna keeps asking to go on a hay ride and train ride and pick out a pumpkin. She really enjoyed going to the pumpkin patch.
She also talks about petting the animals.
She also keeps asking to go trick or treating. I keep explaining that next year we will. She loves candy.
Janna counted to 13 yesterday. I thought she could only count to 10. Wow.
Janna is loving her Curious George Christmas book. Thanks Daddy.
Potty training has been put on hold again. We keep talking about it so hopefully she will be interested in it again.
Janna is enjoying puzzles lately and go ta-da with her arms out wide when she finishes.
Janna loves the Christmas lights and balls. We plan on taking her to the Southern Lights.
We think her three year molars might be coming in, either that or her diet is causing her some stomach problems. We are going to have to get strict about her meal this week to see if it helps.
She loves to help Mommy. She will wash dishes with me. Sweep the floor and use the dust pan.
I believe she is like Isaac, she wears her mood/emotion openly. You can tell her mood by looking at her. She will also let you know what is on her mind.
When Janna laughs you laugh too. When she is happy her smile is contagious.
Thanksgiving
I have been meaning to write but it has been busy at our household.
We had a great Thanksgiving this year. Everyone came to our house. Isaac cooked the turkey. The food the delicious and we had lots of leftovers. We went on a family walk after lunch and then had dessert. All guests were gone by evening. The rest of the weekend we relax and hung out as a family. I was thankful for four days that I didn't have to pump. I got to feed Simon myself. I got to spend extra time with Janna to play and cuddle with her. We went out and bought a real tree and decorated it. Janna was able to help this year and is loving the lights and balls. Simon was more fussy than usual, we think he might be teething. Janna was whiny, saying she wasn't feeling well. Not sure what is going on with her. So the weekend wasn't smooth or easy but it was nice to be home and I am very thankful for my family no matter how crazy it gets.
Sometimes it takes a tragedy before we realize all we have. I was starting to take what we have for granted, when a high school classmate/friend gave birth to a baby girl on November 12th but she has a hole in her diaphragm and needed surgery. While in the hospital she contracted a bacterial infection and pass away on November 21st. I can't imagine going through the whole pregnancy, having a nursery ready, and then not have a baby to take home. Especially during this holiday season. My thoughts and prayers go out to this family and I know they have a long journey of healing ahead of them.
I am thankful for my children as hard as some days seem. I am thankful for my wonderful husband who puts up with my moods. Life is a journey and we need to take the good with the bad. We need enjoy the good time and stand firm during the hard times. God is with us every step of the way, just just need to remember to lean on him in times of need.
This next month we have a lot going on. Isaac is going to a Steeler's game with Big Matt, Christmas Parties, Doctor appointments, preparing for Christmas, etc. I am really looking forward to see Aaron, Christina, Asher, and Aaliyah. It is aways loud, exciting, and fun. We haven't seen them since May and we appreciate their sacrifice in flying all the across the country to see us for Christmas. They will get to meet Simon for the first time too. This year it will be interesting with four children and seven adults, and two dogs all under one roof.
I will keep you posted.
We had a great Thanksgiving this year. Everyone came to our house. Isaac cooked the turkey. The food the delicious and we had lots of leftovers. We went on a family walk after lunch and then had dessert. All guests were gone by evening. The rest of the weekend we relax and hung out as a family. I was thankful for four days that I didn't have to pump. I got to feed Simon myself. I got to spend extra time with Janna to play and cuddle with her. We went out and bought a real tree and decorated it. Janna was able to help this year and is loving the lights and balls. Simon was more fussy than usual, we think he might be teething. Janna was whiny, saying she wasn't feeling well. Not sure what is going on with her. So the weekend wasn't smooth or easy but it was nice to be home and I am very thankful for my family no matter how crazy it gets.
Sometimes it takes a tragedy before we realize all we have. I was starting to take what we have for granted, when a high school classmate/friend gave birth to a baby girl on November 12th but she has a hole in her diaphragm and needed surgery. While in the hospital she contracted a bacterial infection and pass away on November 21st. I can't imagine going through the whole pregnancy, having a nursery ready, and then not have a baby to take home. Especially during this holiday season. My thoughts and prayers go out to this family and I know they have a long journey of healing ahead of them.
I am thankful for my children as hard as some days seem. I am thankful for my wonderful husband who puts up with my moods. Life is a journey and we need to take the good with the bad. We need enjoy the good time and stand firm during the hard times. God is with us every step of the way, just just need to remember to lean on him in times of need.
This next month we have a lot going on. Isaac is going to a Steeler's game with Big Matt, Christmas Parties, Doctor appointments, preparing for Christmas, etc. I am really looking forward to see Aaron, Christina, Asher, and Aaliyah. It is aways loud, exciting, and fun. We haven't seen them since May and we appreciate their sacrifice in flying all the across the country to see us for Christmas. They will get to meet Simon for the first time too. This year it will be interesting with four children and seven adults, and two dogs all under one roof.
I will keep you posted.
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