We are in the midst of recovering from our Thanksgiving trip. It was our year to be with Chod's family, but his parents left town, so we imposed on the Parish family. My mom had surgery on Tuesday (on her thumb) and Tameka had her wisdom teeth out on Wednesday, so I played nurse for the week. Hopefully we were more help than hindrance.
Our Thanksgiving was fairly low key, with the patients still in recovery mode. Chod, Bentley, and I were the only ones participating in the annual Turkey Trot. Chod ran, I walked and Bentley rolled in the stroller.
We had dinner at my aunt's with a small[er] group and good conversation. Friday we slept in, but still managed to make it to the sales and crossed some items off our lists.
We got the outside of Mom's house decorated, and most of the inside for Christmas. It looked like Santa's workshop with projects spread about. I think we even got most of them finished.
Now it is time to get to the bottom of the wash pile and transform our house from fall mode into Christmas!
11.30.2008
11.24.2008
Sleepless in Seattle
You can put a boy in bed, but you can't make him sleep.
For the last week Bentley has not gone to sleep when we put him to bed. It has taken him 3 hours to go to sleep after the lights go out. THREE hours. Which means from 8 to 11 he is in his room playing. It is pitch black in the room, not even a night light. It is really cramping my style, because I like to be asleep before 11.
A few nights ago we started taking a toy away every time we could hear him playing. At first he would cry and beg for the toy back. He seems rather callused to the punishment now.
When Chod took a car, Bentley handed him the gas pump that went with it.
And then he started bringing us toys whenever he got out of bed.
Any ideas of how to get him to sleep without resorting to Benedryl?
For the last week Bentley has not gone to sleep when we put him to bed. It has taken him 3 hours to go to sleep after the lights go out. THREE hours. Which means from 8 to 11 he is in his room playing. It is pitch black in the room, not even a night light. It is really cramping my style, because I like to be asleep before 11.
A few nights ago we started taking a toy away every time we could hear him playing. At first he would cry and beg for the toy back. He seems rather callused to the punishment now.
When Chod took a car, Bentley handed him the gas pump that went with it.
And then he started bringing us toys whenever he got out of bed.
Any ideas of how to get him to sleep without resorting to Benedryl?
11.23.2008
The mysterious earring
Tonight after returning home from Jeff and Jolyn's, Bentley handed Chod an earring. An earring that wasn't mine.
The interrogation began, and when asked if he got if from Jolyn's house he said "yes".
Guilty!
As I started in on my lecture of not stealing, Chod called Jolyn.
She said she didn't have such an earring.
I stopped my lecturing and started investigating.
After calling the other aunt's in town, we learned that it was Deidra's earring she lost here when her purse tipped over.
So Bentley isn't a thief, but his honesty could use a little work.
The interrogation began, and when asked if he got if from Jolyn's house he said "yes".
Guilty!
As I started in on my lecture of not stealing, Chod called Jolyn.
She said she didn't have such an earring.
I stopped my lecturing and started investigating.
After calling the other aunt's in town, we learned that it was Deidra's earring she lost here when her purse tipped over.
So Bentley isn't a thief, but his honesty could use a little work.
Want vs. Need
Bentley has discovered that "need" is a magical word.
It is no wonder where he gets it from. Our daily conversations consist of things like this:
You need to get dressed.
Do you need your diaper changed?
You need to take a nap.
We need to run to the store.
He used to just say, "Mom, I need a drink."
And would I hand over the cup of water.
But his need list has grown. Yesterday he needed banana bread and a cookie. During sacrament meeting he told me "I need Jack". (Jack is his little friend that is in the same nursery class).
It's time he learns the difference between his wants and his needs, and maybe another magic word that sounds like cheese.
It is no wonder where he gets it from. Our daily conversations consist of things like this:
You need to get dressed.
Do you need your diaper changed?
You need to take a nap.
We need to run to the store.
He used to just say, "Mom, I need a drink."
And would I hand over the cup of water.
But his need list has grown. Yesterday he needed banana bread and a cookie. During sacrament meeting he told me "I need Jack". (Jack is his little friend that is in the same nursery class).
It's time he learns the difference between his wants and his needs, and maybe another magic word that sounds like cheese.
11.22.2008
A smile and a sad story
Lincoln was so happy, until he heard about the party he wasn't invited to...
11.18.2008
Smiling
Things making me smile:
- $1.99 gas
- new library books
- 53 degree November days
- walking to Gossner's for cheese and ice cream
- Lincoln wrapped up in his new lizard blanket
11.17.2008
Can't wait for #3
They say that your first born is the one with all the pictures, etc. and from there on out you begin slacking.
Bentley has a song "Baby Bent-a-lee" to the tune of "Barbara Manatee" from Veggie Tales. It goes something like this:
"Baby Bent-a-lee
You are the one for me
Sent from up above
You are the one I love"
And Lincoln's song?
"Stinky Linky" to the tune of "Mellow Yellow".
"They call me Stinky Linky..."
It is true, we do.
Oh, how far we have fallen.
Bentley has a song "Baby Bent-a-lee" to the tune of "Barbara Manatee" from Veggie Tales. It goes something like this:
"Baby Bent-a-lee
You are the one for me
Sent from up above
You are the one I love"
And Lincoln's song?
"Stinky Linky" to the tune of "Mellow Yellow".
"They call me Stinky Linky..."
It is true, we do.
Oh, how far we have fallen.
11.15.2008
The beauty of the Earth
Lincoln's is a silly boy. He will sit screaming with his eyes closed, and then as soon as he opens them?
He stops.
Life is so much better when you can see the world around you.
He stops.
Life is so much better when you can see the world around you.
11.13.2008
Don't talk back
Uncle Chris likes to say things just to hear Bentley repeat them. Wiggity wack has been the new favorite and Bentley has started using the slang around the house.
Bentley: "Mom, you wack."
Me: "I'm wack?"
Bentley: "Yeah, you wack."
Should I be concerned?
Bentley: "Mom, you wack."
Me: "I'm wack?"
Bentley: "Yeah, you wack."
Should I be concerned?
11.10.2008
All Diapers are Not Created Equal
Bentley has been a Pampers baby his whole life, but now that we are buying diapers for 2 and with the hope that he won't make it through the next box before he is potty trained, he now is wearing generic diapers.
Tonight, as we were getting ready for Cousins FHE, Chod was changing Bentley's diaper. Bentley refused to have the new one put on, stating that it was for the baby.
Thinking that we were having a breakthrough and Bentley had realized that he wasn't a baby and therefore would use the toilet, Chod was willing to see what Bentley wanted to do.
When we explained that he could either wear the diaper or his Lightning McQueen undies he refused both.
"Um, you have to wear something on your bum. What is it going to be?"
And with that he climbed to the back of his closet and pointed to a box holding baby clothes.
A Pamper's box.
Chod and I looked at each other in disbelief and I just happened to remember a Pamper's diaper in my bag.
When I handed it to Bentley, you would have thought it was Christmas morning by his reaction.
"WOW! Holy Cow! WOW!"
And he happily let us put it on him.
Who says all diapers are the same?
Tonight, as we were getting ready for Cousins FHE, Chod was changing Bentley's diaper. Bentley refused to have the new one put on, stating that it was for the baby.
Thinking that we were having a breakthrough and Bentley had realized that he wasn't a baby and therefore would use the toilet, Chod was willing to see what Bentley wanted to do.
When we explained that he could either wear the diaper or his Lightning McQueen undies he refused both.
"Um, you have to wear something on your bum. What is it going to be?"
And with that he climbed to the back of his closet and pointed to a box holding baby clothes.
A Pamper's box.
Chod and I looked at each other in disbelief and I just happened to remember a Pamper's diaper in my bag.
When I handed it to Bentley, you would have thought it was Christmas morning by his reaction.
"WOW! Holy Cow! WOW!"
And he happily let us put it on him.
Who says all diapers are the same?
11.05.2008
Picture Overload
While we were in Burley last week Troy took some pictures of the boys.
Thanks Troy!
Thanks Troy!
11.04.2008
Red and Blue Birthday
To celebrate Chod's birthday and election day, we had a
birthday party. We ate Senate Bean Soup and red and blue treats.
My first attempt with Bakerella Pops.
Tameka and Katelin brought these cute cupcakes. Love the elephant bums.
Jolyn brought these politically correct homemade Oreos. We also had blue Tootsie Rolls and chips and yummy salsa.
Vana and the map. We colored states in as the results were announced.
These 3 voted.
The boys with Aunt Deid and their matching shirts.
The 4 of us.
It was a fun, laid back night with the people we love. The results may not have been what we were hoping for, but at least there were helium balloons to keep us entertained!
Happy Birthday Chod, and better luck in 4 years USA.
birthday party. We ate Senate Bean Soup and red and blue treats.
My first attempt with Bakerella Pops.
Tameka and Katelin brought these cute cupcakes. Love the elephant bums.
Jolyn brought these politically correct homemade Oreos. We also had blue Tootsie Rolls and chips and yummy salsa.
Vana and the map. We colored states in as the results were announced.
These 3 voted.
The boys with Aunt Deid and their matching shirts.
The 4 of us.It was a fun, laid back night with the people we love. The results may not have been what we were hoping for, but at least there were helium balloons to keep us entertained!
Happy Birthday Chod, and better luck in 4 years USA.
11.03.2008
6 cents
Bentley has been unusually difficult recently, and my mothering tactics are getting worse by the day.
Today I stooped to an all time low. I paid him to get dressed.
Two pennies for clothes.
Two pennies for shoes and socks.
Two pennies to have his hair fixed and his face washed.
Send help.
And loose change.
Today I stooped to an all time low. I paid him to get dressed.
Two pennies for clothes.
Two pennies for shoes and socks.
Two pennies to have his hair fixed and his face washed.
Send help.
And loose change.
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