Henry refused the bottle all yesterday. He looked at me and said, "all done", then walked away.
I gave him his milk in a sippy, he took a sip, and said, "all done", then walked away.
This morning, Henry said, "milk please". I said he needed to have a waffle first.
He ate half of the waffle, then asked for milk again.
I told him he had to have his milk in a sippy, and he said, "all done", then walked away.
The binky is practically gone!!! He only asks for it if he is really upset and only at night.
I am hoping the words binky and bottle will not be in any posts soon.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Summer is Over
The boys started school today.
All went well. They attended Summer school, which is more like camp, so it was no big deal for them to start. Everyone was all smiles!
But with the month of September, one knows that Fall is around the corner, even here in Southern California. There was a certain smell in the air, letting me know that the mornings were going to get cooler soon, and jackets would be needed. The leaves really do not change here, if fall, but it does get cool, even cold sometimes.
That being said, we have been going to the back alot this Summer. We have a few more weeks of beach weather we think. We also made our park rounds. The boys never grow tired of the beach or parks which is good.
Here are a few pictures from this past week.
In other news, Henry is pretty much binky free. We started only allowing him to have it at night for sleeping. He did great with all this, always taking the binky out and leaving it. He no longer naps with it, so we are working on night time now. Last night, I thought he was going to not have it at all, but he wanted it. I took it when he was asleep, and he did great. Henry is also escaping the crib very quickly and easily. So the cribs days are numbered. Henry showed up in our bedroom about 3 am. I heard this rustling near the bathroom, and got up to find Happy Henry plopped on the floor. He had his Lovey's but no binky. He wanted water. It was very sweet. I am not sure how long he would have just sat there. I can not believe I even heard him!
Michael is loving his bunk bed still. The whole sharing room thing has gone very well. And the playroom is a big hit. I was unsure this would be a good idea, but I am sold now.
Michael is also pre-reading and doing very simple addition. Counting to 100 is something he loves to do. He is also a builder. And he is good! He has a good eye, and enjoys getting lost in creating.
Michael has become terribly shy. He will look away and say nothing if he has never met a person, or has not seen someone is a long time. I am working with him on at least saying hello, but so far, that has been really difficult. He is fine once he gets to know you, and is very chatty.
Henry is completely different. Talks non-stop to anyone who will listen. He is very head-strong as well, hence the nickname, The Bull.
The boys are good buddies and play well together. Henry LOVES Michael and wants do everything he does.
On that note, I am off to get earthquake kits together for the boys school.
All went well. They attended Summer school, which is more like camp, so it was no big deal for them to start. Everyone was all smiles!
But with the month of September, one knows that Fall is around the corner, even here in Southern California. There was a certain smell in the air, letting me know that the mornings were going to get cooler soon, and jackets would be needed. The leaves really do not change here, if fall, but it does get cool, even cold sometimes.
That being said, we have been going to the back alot this Summer. We have a few more weeks of beach weather we think. We also made our park rounds. The boys never grow tired of the beach or parks which is good.
Here are a few pictures from this past week.
In other news, Henry is pretty much binky free. We started only allowing him to have it at night for sleeping. He did great with all this, always taking the binky out and leaving it. He no longer naps with it, so we are working on night time now. Last night, I thought he was going to not have it at all, but he wanted it. I took it when he was asleep, and he did great. Henry is also escaping the crib very quickly and easily. So the cribs days are numbered. Henry showed up in our bedroom about 3 am. I heard this rustling near the bathroom, and got up to find Happy Henry plopped on the floor. He had his Lovey's but no binky. He wanted water. It was very sweet. I am not sure how long he would have just sat there. I can not believe I even heard him!
Michael is loving his bunk bed still. The whole sharing room thing has gone very well. And the playroom is a big hit. I was unsure this would be a good idea, but I am sold now.
Michael is also pre-reading and doing very simple addition. Counting to 100 is something he loves to do. He is also a builder. And he is good! He has a good eye, and enjoys getting lost in creating.
Michael has become terribly shy. He will look away and say nothing if he has never met a person, or has not seen someone is a long time. I am working with him on at least saying hello, but so far, that has been really difficult. He is fine once he gets to know you, and is very chatty.
Henry is completely different. Talks non-stop to anyone who will listen. He is very head-strong as well, hence the nickname, The Bull.
The boys are good buddies and play well together. Henry LOVES Michael and wants do everything he does.
On that note, I am off to get earthquake kits together for the boys school.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Long Time, No See.
It has been over a month since I posted something on this blog. So I have some catching up to do.
Before I go into all that has happened since my knee surgery, I want to say that the new picture in the header of the blog is a place holder. It is not a great picture. So check back soon for a better one.
My last post gave a very sunny picture of my surgery. IT did go well, but what I did not realize was that my entire knee was filled with heavy duty painkillers. So I DID feel really great the day of surgery, and even pretty good the next day. By day 3 after surgery, I was pretty sore and could hardly walk. I used the handicap wheelchair at Target and Whole Foods. It was not a pretty picture. But each week got better, thanks to physical therapy, and the desire to just get back to normal. I am almost 6 weeks post surgery, and I am walking pretty good. My leg is almost straight. I have a hint of a limp, but things are really good. The best thing is that I am pain free. So all the early discomfort was worth it.
Henry started Montessori School the day before I had surgery. He had a bit of a rough start. I was a bit concerned he would not make it, but he has settled down and is doing fine now. He has made friends, and seems to be has popular has his big brother. This morning at his drop off, he walks into the class, and a group of his peers turn around and said, "Henry Pucci is here! Look! Henry is here". Henry is counting to 20, knows his ABC's, sings a few songs by heart, and is learning Spanish. He was taking tennis, but was asked to leave, until he is a bit older, since he was not interested in the lessoning portion of the class. We will give him another few months, and start him up again. He has a great swing, but needs to gain so maturity. Here is a picture of Henry in the play area at school.
Michael has had a rally fun Summer. He has taken swimming and is really done well. He is learning to swim on his own, is going underwater to retrive rings, and loves to be thrown very high in the air, something the school calls popcorn. Here are a few pictures of swim class. The one that Michael is in the air is popcorn.
We have spent alot of time at the beach this Summer. We go with a nice group of friends and it is just a nice time. Each beach visit is a bit different. Sand castle building one visit, then looking for treasure the next. This past visit was about driving big toy trucks into the waves.
Here are a bunch of beach pictures.
Here are a few images for some of Michael latest structures. He calls them machines, although he said these were robot bugs.
Lots of pictures. No fun stories. We have had many fun and silly things happen. i hope to post again, with more info on what is happening here. So forgive the lack of info, but enjoy the pictures!
(Forgive the many, many typo's)
Before I go into all that has happened since my knee surgery, I want to say that the new picture in the header of the blog is a place holder. It is not a great picture. So check back soon for a better one.
My last post gave a very sunny picture of my surgery. IT did go well, but what I did not realize was that my entire knee was filled with heavy duty painkillers. So I DID feel really great the day of surgery, and even pretty good the next day. By day 3 after surgery, I was pretty sore and could hardly walk. I used the handicap wheelchair at Target and Whole Foods. It was not a pretty picture. But each week got better, thanks to physical therapy, and the desire to just get back to normal. I am almost 6 weeks post surgery, and I am walking pretty good. My leg is almost straight. I have a hint of a limp, but things are really good. The best thing is that I am pain free. So all the early discomfort was worth it.
Henry started Montessori School the day before I had surgery. He had a bit of a rough start. I was a bit concerned he would not make it, but he has settled down and is doing fine now. He has made friends, and seems to be has popular has his big brother. This morning at his drop off, he walks into the class, and a group of his peers turn around and said, "Henry Pucci is here! Look! Henry is here". Henry is counting to 20, knows his ABC's, sings a few songs by heart, and is learning Spanish. He was taking tennis, but was asked to leave, until he is a bit older, since he was not interested in the lessoning portion of the class. We will give him another few months, and start him up again. He has a great swing, but needs to gain so maturity. Here is a picture of Henry in the play area at school.
Michael has had a rally fun Summer. He has taken swimming and is really done well. He is learning to swim on his own, is going underwater to retrive rings, and loves to be thrown very high in the air, something the school calls popcorn. Here are a few pictures of swim class. The one that Michael is in the air is popcorn.
We have spent alot of time at the beach this Summer. We go with a nice group of friends and it is just a nice time. Each beach visit is a bit different. Sand castle building one visit, then looking for treasure the next. This past visit was about driving big toy trucks into the waves.
Here are a bunch of beach pictures.
Here are a few images for some of Michael latest structures. He calls them machines, although he said these were robot bugs.
Lots of pictures. No fun stories. We have had many fun and silly things happen. i hope to post again, with more info on what is happening here. So forgive the lack of info, but enjoy the pictures!
(Forgive the many, many typo's)
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Surgery... CHECK!
It is done.
I went in early this morning. A friend drove me to the hospital, so John could get the boys up, fed and to school. Many thanks to Tiffany for offering to take me!!! It was so helpful!
All went well. The surgery was just cool. Since it was arthroscopy, the surgeon needed to use a screen to see what he was doing, so I had this great view. It was like watching a NOVA special on PBS. I was feeling no pain, since they gave me a local, plus a little morphine. Good stuff, that morphine is.
But moving on, the surgery took about an hour. I was moved to recovery and was up and ready to go a half an hour later. They gave me a not so lovely cane to use. Michael and his friend, Maddie are all ready to decorate it. So far, I do not seem to need the cane, but I think that is because said morphine is floating around in my system.
So I am resting and relieved to have this surgery over with.
Next... training for a 5K!
In other news, the boys are back to school.
Henry started Monday. Lets just say, Henry is transitioning. He is pretty aggressive and having a hard time not being naughty and laughing at his teachers when being told to not escape from the room, slam doors, etc. He is also wrestling with some of the other kids. Problem isis that these kids have no interest in wrestling with him. Henry is also refusing to eat anything all day long.... so the child is starving when I pick him up from school. Ugh. He will get it, but this learning curb is tough.
Michael started swim lessons yesterday. Michael is over so very excited about swimming. Henry and I watched is first lesson yesterday and it was completely hearth-warming. He was eager to swim, kick, jump, go under the water. But the high-light of the lesson was when they were to float. Now, Michael has been practice floating in the bath tub for months. So he was maybe the most excited about floating. When the teacher called him over, he quickly went out, turned over, and was ready... his teacher moved her hands away, hovering under him, but not touching him. This HUGH smile appears on his sweet face, then he shoots his hand up in the air and gives me a 2 thumbs up. The entire crowd cheered for him. He was so proud. I can not describe how sweet that moment was. Of course, my camera was in the car.
John is off to pick up Hank, and watch Michael swim. I am hoping to get some pictures to post.
Stay tuned!!
I went in early this morning. A friend drove me to the hospital, so John could get the boys up, fed and to school. Many thanks to Tiffany for offering to take me!!! It was so helpful!
All went well. The surgery was just cool. Since it was arthroscopy, the surgeon needed to use a screen to see what he was doing, so I had this great view. It was like watching a NOVA special on PBS. I was feeling no pain, since they gave me a local, plus a little morphine. Good stuff, that morphine is.
But moving on, the surgery took about an hour. I was moved to recovery and was up and ready to go a half an hour later. They gave me a not so lovely cane to use. Michael and his friend, Maddie are all ready to decorate it. So far, I do not seem to need the cane, but I think that is because said morphine is floating around in my system.
So I am resting and relieved to have this surgery over with.
Next... training for a 5K!
In other news, the boys are back to school.
Henry started Monday. Lets just say, Henry is transitioning. He is pretty aggressive and having a hard time not being naughty and laughing at his teachers when being told to not escape from the room, slam doors, etc. He is also wrestling with some of the other kids. Problem isis that these kids have no interest in wrestling with him. Henry is also refusing to eat anything all day long.... so the child is starving when I pick him up from school. Ugh. He will get it, but this learning curb is tough.
Michael started swim lessons yesterday. Michael is over so very excited about swimming. Henry and I watched is first lesson yesterday and it was completely hearth-warming. He was eager to swim, kick, jump, go under the water. But the high-light of the lesson was when they were to float. Now, Michael has been practice floating in the bath tub for months. So he was maybe the most excited about floating. When the teacher called him over, he quickly went out, turned over, and was ready... his teacher moved her hands away, hovering under him, but not touching him. This HUGH smile appears on his sweet face, then he shoots his hand up in the air and gives me a 2 thumbs up. The entire crowd cheered for him. He was so proud. I can not describe how sweet that moment was. Of course, my camera was in the car.
John is off to pick up Hank, and watch Michael swim. I am hoping to get some pictures to post.
Stay tuned!!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Summer Break and Mr. Jerde
Michael is between sessions at school, and has been home all week. We have had fun!
Friday (last week)--We went to the Lomita Train Museum with friends. It is a rather small museum, but has a nice general store. The trains, all of 2, are the real thing, and Michael and friends went crazy for them. It was true love. Henry was just has happy about these 2 trains, so it was a good trip to make, even though it was highway robbery to get in.
Monday (this week)--We spent an afternoon at the beach with other friends. We met at our favorite beach spot called Martha's, had a bite of lunch, then headed for the beach, which is just outside the diner. Everyone played well, and it was a fun time. We saw a few school friends and their mom's. Great minds think alike.... I think everyone was at the beach that day!
Tuesday--This day was more of a catch up day. We went to the post office and then to the market, where Michael selected some sugar snap pea's for dinner. He was pretty darn excited about doing this, and I was happy he wanted to eat them. He also got to pick out one truffle for the chocolate counter. This one thing is the reason Michael was grinning ear to ear at the store. I told him he could have 1 chocolate. And that there were going to be alot to choose from. When he saw the window full of chocolate, he could hardly contain himself.
Wednesday--We met friends at a new park for a brief playdate, then we went out to lunch at Big Boy's. After Henry nap, we went over to a friends house for a late play date, then home.
Thursday--We went to the Botanical Gardens, or as Michael says, Garden Park today. Michael was not too sure about this outing, since it did not have any swings, slides, etc. But it turned out fine and fun. I should mention that we almost did not get in, because I was cashless, and the Gardens do not except credit. So a quick cell call to our friends, and we were given cash to get in. Thank you Sarah!! (not me, my friend. Michael was a big bossy, and was asking for water. I had no water with me.... not good. Again, my friend Sarah came to the rescue, and after getting Michael some water, he really enjoyed himself. He saw alots of critters, and was curious about all the different plants. We will be going back for sure. We only saw about half the gardens.
Tomorrow (Friday), John is hoping to take Michael and maybe Henry to see WALL-E, the new Pixar film. Michael is very excited about this movie. He spots all the posters, knows the story, and just talks non-stop about it. As of now, he wants to be WALL-E for Halloween.
We will have a busy weekend, with a good-bye beach party for Michael best friend Ryan, who is moving to Austin, then we are going to the Eco-Staion to see endangered animals in Culver City.
On a sad, but hopeful note, a former co-worker in Dallas was riding his bike on June 11th and was hit from behind by a truck. He is in a coma. He is Johns age, and has a 4 year old son. His wife is lovely. I have not seen Paul since I moved to L.A., but he is one of the coolest, creative dudes out there, and the design community in Dallas is coming together to help the family get through this difficult time. My former boss and friend started a blog to keep everyone up to date with how he is doing. I am thankful for this site, as I would be wondering how he was doing and would not know who to contact. A big thanks to Willie for be so thoughtful and creating this blog. For all those that are interested in this wonderful friend, here is the blog: http://getwellsoonpaul.blogspot.com/ Paul is a real character... lots of people are pulling for him to wake up.
So lets me careful out there everyone and be sure to let who ever is important in your life know you care.
Friday (last week)--We went to the Lomita Train Museum with friends. It is a rather small museum, but has a nice general store. The trains, all of 2, are the real thing, and Michael and friends went crazy for them. It was true love. Henry was just has happy about these 2 trains, so it was a good trip to make, even though it was highway robbery to get in.
Monday (this week)--We spent an afternoon at the beach with other friends. We met at our favorite beach spot called Martha's, had a bite of lunch, then headed for the beach, which is just outside the diner. Everyone played well, and it was a fun time. We saw a few school friends and their mom's. Great minds think alike.... I think everyone was at the beach that day!
Tuesday--This day was more of a catch up day. We went to the post office and then to the market, where Michael selected some sugar snap pea's for dinner. He was pretty darn excited about doing this, and I was happy he wanted to eat them. He also got to pick out one truffle for the chocolate counter. This one thing is the reason Michael was grinning ear to ear at the store. I told him he could have 1 chocolate. And that there were going to be alot to choose from. When he saw the window full of chocolate, he could hardly contain himself.
Wednesday--We met friends at a new park for a brief playdate, then we went out to lunch at Big Boy's. After Henry nap, we went over to a friends house for a late play date, then home.
Thursday--We went to the Botanical Gardens, or as Michael says, Garden Park today. Michael was not too sure about this outing, since it did not have any swings, slides, etc. But it turned out fine and fun. I should mention that we almost did not get in, because I was cashless, and the Gardens do not except credit. So a quick cell call to our friends, and we were given cash to get in. Thank you Sarah!! (not me, my friend. Michael was a big bossy, and was asking for water. I had no water with me.... not good. Again, my friend Sarah came to the rescue, and after getting Michael some water, he really enjoyed himself. He saw alots of critters, and was curious about all the different plants. We will be going back for sure. We only saw about half the gardens.
Tomorrow (Friday), John is hoping to take Michael and maybe Henry to see WALL-E, the new Pixar film. Michael is very excited about this movie. He spots all the posters, knows the story, and just talks non-stop about it. As of now, he wants to be WALL-E for Halloween.
We will have a busy weekend, with a good-bye beach party for Michael best friend Ryan, who is moving to Austin, then we are going to the Eco-Staion to see endangered animals in Culver City.
On a sad, but hopeful note, a former co-worker in Dallas was riding his bike on June 11th and was hit from behind by a truck. He is in a coma. He is Johns age, and has a 4 year old son. His wife is lovely. I have not seen Paul since I moved to L.A., but he is one of the coolest, creative dudes out there, and the design community in Dallas is coming together to help the family get through this difficult time. My former boss and friend started a blog to keep everyone up to date with how he is doing. I am thankful for this site, as I would be wondering how he was doing and would not know who to contact. A big thanks to Willie for be so thoughtful and creating this blog. For all those that are interested in this wonderful friend, here is the blog: http://getwellsoonpaul.blogspot.com/ Paul is a real character... lots of people are pulling for him to wake up.
So lets me careful out there everyone and be sure to let who ever is important in your life know you care.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Girls and Things That Are Green
Have you ever heard Michael say the word, girl?
It sounds like Goil, when he says it. It is truly funny.
When Michael turned 3 years old, I noticed a divide in who he played with , sat with, talked too. He started playing with, and I quote, "just the boys".
On our drive home from school, I always ask what he did at school that day, and more specific, who he had lunch with. Michael like this question. Typically, he answered, "4 person table, just the boys" and he would name the boys. The table would change, but the boy part would stay the same. The past 2 weeks, Michael has been giggling and saying loudly, "I sat with goils at the rainbow table". He still eats with the boys, but he seems to be liking the girls again. It is just so funny.
So tonight at dinner, I asked which girls he likes to sit with at lunch. He really thought hard about his question. I was not sure he understood me at first, but he answered with "Remy Stromberg". Then he thought some more, and said, "No. I like Katie Mitchell now". Then he went on to say that he also really like his friend Maddie. I love both Maddie and Katie, so Michael gets 2 thumbs up or selecting really nice girls!!!
On to things that are green.
I took Michael with my to the market last weekend. We were in the produce section of this tiny market I go to, and Michael points to the green beans and say, "I like those". One of the woman that works at the market offers him a bean, and much to my surprise, he eats it. The woman then offers him a sugar snap pea and he eats it. Michael then tells me to buy celery. I ask him if he has ever had celery, and he tells me he has. I really do not care for celery, so it is just not around the house. But I buy it for him, and guess what.... he eats it that night!
I am impressed at what Michael is eating these days. Much more than I ever did as a child.
Sorry for the typo's. I am beyond tired.
It sounds like Goil, when he says it. It is truly funny.
When Michael turned 3 years old, I noticed a divide in who he played with , sat with, talked too. He started playing with, and I quote, "just the boys".
On our drive home from school, I always ask what he did at school that day, and more specific, who he had lunch with. Michael like this question. Typically, he answered, "4 person table, just the boys" and he would name the boys. The table would change, but the boy part would stay the same. The past 2 weeks, Michael has been giggling and saying loudly, "I sat with goils at the rainbow table". He still eats with the boys, but he seems to be liking the girls again. It is just so funny.
So tonight at dinner, I asked which girls he likes to sit with at lunch. He really thought hard about his question. I was not sure he understood me at first, but he answered with "Remy Stromberg". Then he thought some more, and said, "No. I like Katie Mitchell now". Then he went on to say that he also really like his friend Maddie. I love both Maddie and Katie, so Michael gets 2 thumbs up or selecting really nice girls!!!
On to things that are green.
I took Michael with my to the market last weekend. We were in the produce section of this tiny market I go to, and Michael points to the green beans and say, "I like those". One of the woman that works at the market offers him a bean, and much to my surprise, he eats it. The woman then offers him a sugar snap pea and he eats it. Michael then tells me to buy celery. I ask him if he has ever had celery, and he tells me he has. I really do not care for celery, so it is just not around the house. But I buy it for him, and guess what.... he eats it that night!
I am impressed at what Michael is eating these days. Much more than I ever did as a child.
Sorry for the typo's. I am beyond tired.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Spring Sing
Michael had his Spring Sing at school this morning.
Here are a few pictures taken after our concert.
We ordered a DVD, that the school makes. It will be fun to look at!
Michael did fine, but was rather shy. He had a speaking part before one of the songs, which was "they are filled with toys and candy". He was telling the crowd about pinata's. When it was Michael's turn to say his line, he slowly, shuffled up to the mic, smiled and said nothing. Everyone was already laughing at his little shuffle walk to the mic. He finally did say what he needed to say, but it was clear, he was a bit overwhelmed. But he did and he did it with a happy face. And for what ever reason, people thought it was adorable.
I think being in front of all the moms and dads, with all the cameras, and video equipment was a bit daunting.
Henry loved seeing Michael on stage. at one point, Henry stood up, pointed to Michael and said, "Michael! There you are!!". Michael smiled, and seemed happy to see his brother watching.
Here are a few pictures taken after our concert.
We ordered a DVD, that the school makes. It will be fun to look at!
Michael did fine, but was rather shy. He had a speaking part before one of the songs, which was "they are filled with toys and candy". He was telling the crowd about pinata's. When it was Michael's turn to say his line, he slowly, shuffled up to the mic, smiled and said nothing. Everyone was already laughing at his little shuffle walk to the mic. He finally did say what he needed to say, but it was clear, he was a bit overwhelmed. But he did and he did it with a happy face. And for what ever reason, people thought it was adorable.
I think being in front of all the moms and dads, with all the cameras, and video equipment was a bit daunting.
Henry loved seeing Michael on stage. at one point, Henry stood up, pointed to Michael and said, "Michael! There you are!!". Michael smiled, and seemed happy to see his brother watching.
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