made in KG - both of them! ;))
Monday, August 29, 2011
Diaper free
For almost 2 weeks we've only been using diapers at night. It works so well. I think we've made it! ;))
Grateful
Today we sat down for lunch. We just had leftovers. Nothing special. Lenara didn't eat tons as usual, but looked at me and said: Thank you for cooking, Mommy.
You don't know how shocked I was! After all my efforts of getting meals together that she would like and eat in the past 2 years... WOW!
And probably since she liked my positive reaction, tonight she said: Thanks for making dinner, Mommy.
Have I mentioned yet, how much I love her?
You don't know how shocked I was! After all my efforts of getting meals together that she would like and eat in the past 2 years... WOW!
And probably since she liked my positive reaction, tonight she said: Thanks for making dinner, Mommy.
Have I mentioned yet, how much I love her?
Friday, August 26, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Our summer
Lots of library time. It's been hot and Olivia has loved 'reading'.
This is what Olivia has been doing lately. If she's reading, she gives everyone else a book to read too. Quite the little manager.
Our porch play sink. We've used it as a pool. Also as a bath this week. We are very classy.
When it has been cool (which has been very seldom) we have gone to the park.
Some baking of scones has been done. These are tomato feta.
Stovetop peach jam. I overbought at the outdoor market.
All Olivia wants to do is hold babies and birds lately. Olivia is very nurturing when she wants to be.
Lots of this...poor dog.
I did the hard thing one day and had Olivia go to bed alone. It was taking hours to get her to sleep and I was getting so upset and impatient. It worked and didn't take too long either. I just reassured her I was right there and then it got really quiet...
So I've been able to eat a nice lunch alone of tomatoes with balsamic vinegarette and mozzarella.
And finally, I got to sew a reversible smock.
Side B
This is what Olivia has been doing lately. If she's reading, she gives everyone else a book to read too. Quite the little manager.
Our porch play sink. We've used it as a pool. Also as a bath this week. We are very classy.
When it has been cool (which has been very seldom) we have gone to the park.
Some baking of scones has been done. These are tomato feta.
Stovetop peach jam. I overbought at the outdoor market.
All Olivia wants to do is hold babies and birds lately. Olivia is very nurturing when she wants to be.
Lots of this...poor dog.
I did the hard thing one day and had Olivia go to bed alone. It was taking hours to get her to sleep and I was getting so upset and impatient. It worked and didn't take too long either. I just reassured her I was right there and then it got really quiet...
So I've been able to eat a nice lunch alone of tomatoes with balsamic vinegarette and mozzarella.
And finally, I got to sew a reversible smock.
Side B
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Our Days.
I remember reading in some parenting books along the way that routine and schedules are important for children.
It gives them a sense of knowing what is going to happen next, and gives a feeling of control which possibly frees their minds to think about other things at hand.
Well, these past few weeks I would agree that not only does it work well for Olivia, but it really is beneficial to me too. Especially because I have had some craziness in my life lately, I know that it affects my mood and the whole family. David has been gone for 2 weeks and will be gone for another week. We have got into quite a routine.
It goes like this:
Olivia wakes up after Boone starts to whine indicating that he needs out to go to the bathroom.
Olivia then shouts "Pee, Poo", "Boots, shoes, Out"...continually.
I talk to her and Boone and try to wake up slowly. Olivia slides off the bed, partially and grabs a book.
Usually it is Goodnight Moon or Runaway Bunny.
I always cry reading Runaway Bunny. Never fails.
I try to sleep a little while Olivia reads every page, intently and points at pictures in the book. I just love how she props herself up on a pillow and then nudges me to grab more books.
Boone keeps whining, so we all get up.
We get semi-dressed and head to the field across the street with Boone on a leash and Olivia holding some sort of toy in her stroller.
It's a good time. I sit down while they play. I take a while to wake up.
I have no idea how we have created a morning person.
We eat when we come back. Waffles, nuts, toast, raisins. I really wish Olivia would eat eggs and drink smoothies. I'm working on it.
Playing inside for the next hour. Usually pushing a mini stroller around while I clean. Which, this reminds me, I think we need to rotate toys again because she is getting bored with the toys I have out for her right now.
Park. Mainly for the swing. Seriously, Olivia just wants to sit in the swing for about 20 minutes. Then, she's good and happy.
Snack. Grated cheese, Fruit (usually melon), juice (diluted), and we always have carrots.
Nap. Usually by this time, she has become quite a grump and almost insists on going to bed. Just in time, because I am usually tired at this point also.
She naps for 3 hours.
Field (again) with the dog.
Dinner (usually pasta or rice based) and some veggies. And, the veggie is usually sugar snap peas or avocado.
Stroller ride (and she eats Cheerios and drinks water) while we walk to go see this little dog about 1/2 mile away that has a pink collar.
OR
Bath or Pool
Bed (with Books)
Then, I read or go on the computer. I love not being of Fb.
Which reminds me, I have some emails of yours to respond to!
So, I will post some photos via my phone. It's been so long since I've posted.
It gives them a sense of knowing what is going to happen next, and gives a feeling of control which possibly frees their minds to think about other things at hand.
Well, these past few weeks I would agree that not only does it work well for Olivia, but it really is beneficial to me too. Especially because I have had some craziness in my life lately, I know that it affects my mood and the whole family. David has been gone for 2 weeks and will be gone for another week. We have got into quite a routine.
It goes like this:
Olivia wakes up after Boone starts to whine indicating that he needs out to go to the bathroom.
Olivia then shouts "Pee, Poo", "Boots, shoes, Out"...continually.
I talk to her and Boone and try to wake up slowly. Olivia slides off the bed, partially and grabs a book.
Usually it is Goodnight Moon or Runaway Bunny.
I always cry reading Runaway Bunny. Never fails.
I try to sleep a little while Olivia reads every page, intently and points at pictures in the book. I just love how she props herself up on a pillow and then nudges me to grab more books.
Boone keeps whining, so we all get up.
We get semi-dressed and head to the field across the street with Boone on a leash and Olivia holding some sort of toy in her stroller.
It's a good time. I sit down while they play. I take a while to wake up.
I have no idea how we have created a morning person.
We eat when we come back. Waffles, nuts, toast, raisins. I really wish Olivia would eat eggs and drink smoothies. I'm working on it.
Playing inside for the next hour. Usually pushing a mini stroller around while I clean. Which, this reminds me, I think we need to rotate toys again because she is getting bored with the toys I have out for her right now.
Park. Mainly for the swing. Seriously, Olivia just wants to sit in the swing for about 20 minutes. Then, she's good and happy.
Snack. Grated cheese, Fruit (usually melon), juice (diluted), and we always have carrots.
Nap. Usually by this time, she has become quite a grump and almost insists on going to bed. Just in time, because I am usually tired at this point also.
She naps for 3 hours.
Field (again) with the dog.
Dinner (usually pasta or rice based) and some veggies. And, the veggie is usually sugar snap peas or avocado.
Stroller ride (and she eats Cheerios and drinks water) while we walk to go see this little dog about 1/2 mile away that has a pink collar.
OR
Bath or Pool
Bed (with Books)
Then, I read or go on the computer. I love not being of Fb.
Which reminds me, I have some emails of yours to respond to!
So, I will post some photos via my phone. It's been so long since I've posted.
Not the typical "No" stage...
Olivia has really found her voice in the last month or so.
She has gone from grunting to saying Mommy and then now, is using her words and using them a lot.
With this phase beginning, I knew that my little opinionated girl would soon discover the word no.
But, it isn't being used how I expected. She's not being defiant, as of yet.
Instead, she sings the word "no, no, nooooo, nooo, nooo"...and carries on quite sweetly.
And, a couple times I have asked if her if she wants this food or that and she says no, but it's a sweet "no".
Today, I was reading a book to her (Olivia LOOOOOVes to read) and it was titled "Is your Mama a Llama?"
Every page, she kept saying, "no...Mama, Olivia" and pointing to me and then herself.
It was pretty funny. But, I don't think I am doing a good job of explaining the cuteness of it.
But, maybe you just had to be there to get it.
Maybe.
She has gone from grunting to saying Mommy and then now, is using her words and using them a lot.
With this phase beginning, I knew that my little opinionated girl would soon discover the word no.
But, it isn't being used how I expected. She's not being defiant, as of yet.
Instead, she sings the word "no, no, nooooo, nooo, nooo"...and carries on quite sweetly.
And, a couple times I have asked if her if she wants this food or that and she says no, but it's a sweet "no".
Today, I was reading a book to her (Olivia LOOOOOVes to read) and it was titled "Is your Mama a Llama?"
Every page, she kept saying, "no...Mama, Olivia" and pointing to me and then herself.
It was pretty funny. But, I don't think I am doing a good job of explaining the cuteness of it.
But, maybe you just had to be there to get it.
Maybe.
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