Z's teeth, words, etc - so I don't forget...

He cut one lower 2nd molar (need to check which - L or R) on 8/22.

He cut the opposite one on ~9/9/09.

Only two to go!

Other things:

He no longer calls his sister "nahna" but has switched to Dia.
'mear = come here
He has so many wonderful facial expressions when he's trying to get someone to do something (e.g., 'mear)

He's really, really attached to the blankey now and more to the paci (since the move). He rubs blaney under his nose and now cause a line in his upper lip from sucking on the paci. He does allow me to carry his blankey up and down stairs so he doesn't trip on it - willingly and without any drama!

He's started talking with his biological (maternal) grandfather via phone ~ once a week (Saturday afternoons now).

He runs with one arm moving quickly (like a punch) and all pulled up closer to his ear. He's fast.

He learned to roll down a hill last week - got grass all through his hair (but not as much as G's!)

He still stuffs his mouth with food and doesn't ever choke.
He's becoming very capable in many areas. Amazing. People don't expect as much as he can give/do.

Lost It

So...I lost it yesterday. Why? I seriously feel like I can't get ahead in this house. So, after the kids' naps yesterday, I decided to deal with their out of control bedrooms - specifically the clothing (I can't really do this job when they are sleeping as I need their rooms).

...Yes - I said rooms. As of a couple of days ago, G is now in her own room in a twin bed. Makes me sad that my baby is out of her crib...but she is 3.5+ years old. I made the switch because Z-man climb out of the pack-n-play he's been in for 2 weeks (since our move). He climbed out, opened the bedrooms door (first time), and went down one flight of stairs. I heard a tiny, sweet voice say "Mama?" as I was in the basement. I ran and found him at the top of the basement stairs. I was thankful he wasn't hurt BUT...I instructed him to "get in your room!!" He hung his head and marched up the back stairs. I just wanted to scoop him up and love on him for obeying but...I refrained. I needed to let him find his way upstairs. Half way up, he started crying - big tears and all. He was remorseful. I picked him up and hugged him. I love him.

OK...end of that rabbit trail....
Naps ended. I started piling clothes by:
child
current or future
season - now or winter
type: pants/shorts, long sleeved/short sleeved, sweater, etc...

I had these piles everywhere. I asked G & Z to throw dirty items down the back stairs. All went well until I turned around and found them throwing all of my neatly piled clothes down the stairs into the heap of "things to be washed."

I know they were trying to help. They had the sweatest faces - especially G. But...it was my breaking point. I just went to my room and cried for 20-30 seconds. G came and rubbed my leg (a nurse in training here?). I composed myself and went back to my task. This is not like me so I knew I had to get it together before they were both scarred.

The clothes are mostly in the right places but pretty much NONE are folded - just shoved in the right drawers. Hey....progress?

Z grew!

Today was his 2 year checkup. He now weighs 22 pounds and is 31 inches long/tall. This puts him at the 3rd percentile for both height and weight - a HUGE accomplishment. His head is at the 25th percentile (which is down - probably adjusting to his overall size). She expects him to be 5' 3" when he is an adult. Hey, it's not in the 4' range so I'm pleased! She is also VERY pleased at his overall growth and that is IS on a growth curve now! She gave him 1 year before another check up - like all other kids.

2 shots.

All on track for development.

Did have an ear infection (which I'd suspected). Off to the pharmacy for an Rx - amoxicillin - 10 days. Then to McD's - first time. Played for ~2 hours. Nice kids there. each child found a playmate and it was just fun/relaxing and cool.

Dr. P even watched a video of G's coughing and after all of the testing believes that it is small eustachian tubes as nothing else came back abnormal AND she did test to have increased pressure in her ears. She suggested that we ignore the cough and ear-holding for a few years (if possible) and she told Gianna that when she grows, the cough will go away. Other options: tubes in her ears to open up the space. Time will tell.

We said "bye" to our wonderful doctor and thanked her and nurse Jill for all of their help. Sad to think we won't be going to see those wonderful health care providers again. I tried to explain to G that we will get a new doctor at our new home. That suprised her.

Nice day. Home late. Late naps. Beautiful day (for August in AZ)!
K