Check up for School

Today you had your first checkup to get you ready for the pre-school. The doctor turned out to be the father of my coworker, and he is a nice man. You said you are low on your weight, and the doctor suggested that I start giving you ensure drinks in the morning to get more calories in you. I think I may be making a protein drink with yogurt and banana as well. You have to gain some weight or you may hurt your bones once you start doing sports and stuff.

You are supposed to be going to the potty! But you will not let go of the pull ups. who knows when you will comply to this demand. I am going to really get on you once you start in school. I want you to be able to do things that you can't do if you don't use the potty. Like swimming lessons.

Its time for you to move up to the next level. This will be our last week of sleeping in and enjoying our lazy time in the mornings. Life is going to change for both of us next week. And not a moment too soon.

Paw Paw and G-Ma

Your Paw Paw and G-Ma came to visit. They weren't here very long. You guys played on the sand at the beach, building things, and playing in the water. They also kept you for the night on Saturday.

Uncle Chris was there too, and you spent the night with him. You popped all the pills out of his medicine cards and you got scolded. I think you got upset being away from me, because you threw up the next morning, and I don't know why. After you ate toast and some eggs and bacon, you were fine! We went to IHop for breakfast, and then onto the Natural History Museum to see the Butterfly exhibit and Grossology. You had a wonderful time. Running and playing. You weren't too excited about the butterflies for very long, and was ready to go.

I think you were ready to see them leave, but were sad when they were gone! You love your Grandparents, but I don't know if you are capable of processing what is happening with them all the time.

Pizza

Okay last night we went to taffy's for pizza. you would NOT eat. you can't sit still in restaurants. Thankfully this is a family place, so you could run around. I have decided that if you aren't going to eat when you are out, you are not going to eat when you get home.

Time to play the tough guy, so you eat when there is food available. sheesh. I hate discipline.

Watercolors

Last night we got out the paints and painted. You love to paint and color now. I love that for us, its something we can do together that I love too. you make big fat sections of color, and you tend to go for the green, orange, and black. Rasta? i am not sure yet.

a fair amount of purple was laid down too. youre favorite part is the water that mixes up the diff colors that comes off your brush. You are amazed at what colors the water turns.

learning is so cool.

YOU GOT IN!

The YMCA called and you got in. Time to start pre-school is Sept. 2nd. I pray the parents can help with daycare costs in sept, since I had to pay for august. And am going to have to pay for the Oct one out of my second paycheck.

whew. its time. Thank you powers that be.

the beach

We spent Saturday and Sunday down at the beach. You spent all afternoon saturday, playing in the rocks throwing them up against the hill. I sat there thinking we need to find you someone to toss the ball around with. I am not too patient with that. Then you dug for sand crabs, and played with nina the dog. We sat in the surf for a little while, and went out into the waves some. You ate chips, yogos, and had apple juice. Then we went home. Sunday, you played in the sand all day, went for a walk with lexi, and carol. The water was beautiful down at Santa Clause lane.

We had a great time at the beach both days. I am glad that life has led us here. You seem to be also.

happy 4th birthday

Our friend Lexi, took us to a waterpark at Magic Mountain. We had a blast! You were afraid of the slide at the pirate ship ride, but you and I went down anyway. We rode on the river ride, and that was good fun. Your favorite thing was the wave pool. I think it was mine too.

You got rock em sock em robots, pinball machine, red power ranger, motorized train, pj's, hot wheels, a book and a CD, a Thomas flashlight, and a belt. All in all a great day. Today we are having a pizza party at your daycare. too cool eh?

happy little man. I am glad that you are happy.

Peeing on the Bathroom Rug

I am working on getting you to use the potty first thing when you wake up. This morning I had you go to the bathroom as soon as i removed your pull-up. I said, you go potty. Started to go with you, and you said, NO i go by myself. Ok then.

I don't hear any water hitting water sound, so I think uh-oh. I hear another sound, kind of like rain on ground. I walk into the bathroom and you are peeing on the rug. I said, why? You said, I wanted to sit down. trying not to laugh or scold, I said, next time sit on the potty. Peeing on the carpet is gross and it makes a mess.

You really weren't quite awake. Neither was I. Then we made eggs.