Oh little Derick. He has so many funny things he says and precious things he does that I try and remember and kick myself for not writing things down because I do forget. When he turned 4 and I took both he and Zoe in together for their checkups they were both due for shots. I told him he would get his first so he could show sister he could be brave. The nurse gave him his shots and he held back the tears pretty well. It was evident they were there but they did not stream down the cheeks--he really did great! Next was Zoe's turn. Of course as soon as they poked her she began to cry. Then Derick BURST into tears and shouted..."I am only crying because she is crying. I am so sad for Zoe!" It was comical. I actually laughed out loud and almost couldn't stop. They were both so emotional I knew they wouldn't even notice so why try to hide it. Even the nurse was like "Come on buddy, you did great for yours...what's the matter?"
As we have started talking about Christmas I have started probing what Derick might want. [He got a fishing pole last year from Santa and we had gotten one for his daddy.] He tells me that we should ask for a fishing pole for me so we can all go fishing togeth. I naturally asked "What about sister?" He said she didn't need one and "We can just turn on the monitor and leave her sleeping". Hmmm...not so sure we will get reception that far :)
Have I mentioned Derick's LOVE for video games? We decided to get him the Wii for his birthday. I really had wanted to hold off for awhile, but in the heat of the AZ summer when we are trapped inside there is really only so much to do. So we thought it would be another outlet/active activity to occupy some of his time. I was kind of thinking the newness would fade away but we still have to pick and choose the days and times we allow him to play or he would be glued to it most of the day. Yet he is very respectful and knows if he goes over his alloted time he will lose his priveleges. There have even been a few times he shuts it off on his own and tells me he has been playing too much. I do have to admit I love how great of a bargaining chip it has become to encourage good behavior...maybe not the ideal way or working things, but it has worked wonders in this stage of life.
Yesterday I received a comment that left me feeling very conflicted. As I am cleaning the house to prepare for our church small groups arrival when Derick tells me "Mom I like school better than being at home." I was a little disheartened and immediatly took it personally thinking he doesn't like spending time with me, but yet could never tell that to my 4 yr old. Instead I chose to respond by telling him how happy I am that he loves school and having so many new friends to play with, and also told him I was sorry I had a very busy day and couldn't play with him as much as I would like. Then a few hours later I saw a sign on a church billboard talking about God always has time to listen to His children. Another dagger to the heart. In the NONSTOP chatter of his 4 yr old world I often do the "Yeah, Yeah" and sometimes just repeat the last few words so he knows I have been listening but am sometimes am not doing a very good job at "hearing" him.
Speaking of school...he does love it. Everyday he comes into my room and wakes me up by asking...what is today? What are we doing today...do I get to go to school? If the answer is anything other than school he tells me he doesn't like it as much but ok, but when does he get to go to school again? It is wonderful and he has such an eagerness to learn. He has learned that when you go into a new situation where you don't know any other people it is an opportunity to make new friends. So he has made some new friends. The first month he knew the names of all the girls and one of the boys. His sweet personality and spirit is probably a draw to some of the girls rather than the wild and crazy boys his age. I am actually working in his class tomorrow so am looking forward to seeing the class dynamics and his friends :) So will try and give an update sooner that later. I do so love my boy and love to hear from all who spend time with him of how sweet and smart he is. So when he is a little more sensitive to movies, cartoons, or not wanting to be super agressive toward other kids I hope we learn to nurture his gifts as he grows and ventures more into the 'real world' and school next year.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Zoe--catch up to 7 months
So I find myself feeling guilty that I have not been faithful about keeping this up...mostly for Zoe's sake as I was so faithful at recording what Derick would do on a week to week basis...or at the very least month by month. I also find that I have so many more professional looking pictures rather than just snapshots of 'life' so will work on that too.
Ahhh...where are we now...Zoe is 7 months. (So have missed the last 3...ah yi yi) She continues to be such a happy sweet girl. She started sitting up on her own the last month or so which is so freeing for both her and us. She loves to sit and play trying to reach for the toys surrounding her, but if reaches too far topples over. Her first two teeth made an appearance Aug 29th. Her nose has been running off and on the last couple weeks that I am thinking the top will show soon, but no evidence of them yet. So we are enjoying the little grins as she jolts her bottom jaw forward and flashes her pearly whites.
One of my favorite things she does is "sing" herself to sleep as we are driving. It's more like a combination of humming and screaming "Aaaahhhhh" or "Eeeeeeehhhh" then her head tips up and she passes out. Another thing she loves is to be tossed into the air or to be "roughhoused" a little. It's funny how we seemed to treat her more gently since she is a girl and just started realizing how much she loves to rough and tumble...I mean the girl immediately laughs and lights up...so it will be so fun to see how this aspect unfolds as she grows. Her daddy thinks she will be pretty athletic and not as cautious or sensitive as Derick has been. [Although they still set each other off...when one cries the other often follows suit purely out of sympathy.]
Her love of laughter is becoming more evident all the time. She will giggle so easily...especially at her daddy and brother. The smiles they have are so contagious that she starts up "Haaahaahaa" before squealing in delight.
She started her babyfood solids and seems to really like most of it but definitely favors the fruits and meat dinners over the veggies (exception-sweet potatoes). When I given her some sample table food fare she sort of shudders and spits it out...so seems to have a texture thing going on.
Zoe truly is a a blessing and already touches so many lives at her young age by the joy she exudes. In the church nursery they have told us she is the comedian in the room always laughing and smiling. In the store I have heard multiple times people say "Thank you for that smile. You have made my day." At the Dr's office...and on and on...I love her joy. I am hoping/praying this is her personality (just like her daddy to have such a joyful heart).
I have 'tortured' in the taking of many pictures, dressing her up in tutus, putting her in baskets and bowls...I am hoping to get some new pics of her up soon :)
Ahhh...where are we now...Zoe is 7 months. (So have missed the last 3...ah yi yi) She continues to be such a happy sweet girl. She started sitting up on her own the last month or so which is so freeing for both her and us. She loves to sit and play trying to reach for the toys surrounding her, but if reaches too far topples over. Her first two teeth made an appearance Aug 29th. Her nose has been running off and on the last couple weeks that I am thinking the top will show soon, but no evidence of them yet. So we are enjoying the little grins as she jolts her bottom jaw forward and flashes her pearly whites.
One of my favorite things she does is "sing" herself to sleep as we are driving. It's more like a combination of humming and screaming "Aaaahhhhh" or "Eeeeeeehhhh" then her head tips up and she passes out. Another thing she loves is to be tossed into the air or to be "roughhoused" a little. It's funny how we seemed to treat her more gently since she is a girl and just started realizing how much she loves to rough and tumble...I mean the girl immediately laughs and lights up...so it will be so fun to see how this aspect unfolds as she grows. Her daddy thinks she will be pretty athletic and not as cautious or sensitive as Derick has been. [Although they still set each other off...when one cries the other often follows suit purely out of sympathy.]
Her love of laughter is becoming more evident all the time. She will giggle so easily...especially at her daddy and brother. The smiles they have are so contagious that she starts up "Haaahaahaa" before squealing in delight.
She started her babyfood solids and seems to really like most of it but definitely favors the fruits and meat dinners over the veggies (exception-sweet potatoes). When I given her some sample table food fare she sort of shudders and spits it out...so seems to have a texture thing going on.
Zoe truly is a a blessing and already touches so many lives at her young age by the joy she exudes. In the church nursery they have told us she is the comedian in the room always laughing and smiling. In the store I have heard multiple times people say "Thank you for that smile. You have made my day." At the Dr's office...and on and on...I love her joy. I am hoping/praying this is her personality (just like her daddy to have such a joyful heart).
I have 'tortured' in the taking of many pictures, dressing her up in tutus, putting her in baskets and bowls...I am hoping to get some new pics of her up soon :)
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