Today has been a very busy day. We had to say goodbye to Grammy as she had to go home. Then we went up to Jacksonville to see Uncle Jeff, Aunty Shay, and Cousins A, G, and L with the Eriks-Buker Clan. The Kiddos had a great time playing together and seeing the Navy Base.
Today's Positives:
1. We had to sleep in the kids room last night and when Gracie noticed we were there she couldn't help but come for a snuggle. The snuggle turned into climb all over and jump on mummy and daddy but it was cute. Gracie also thought I looked lonely I guess because she got her baby doll and put it in my arms and covered us up
2. When we got to Jacksonville all the cousins were playing together, it's great to have family who all get along.
3. Uncle Jeff took us all to the NAS JAX to see some old Navy Jets. Gracie and James had a great time looking at them.
4. Gracie and James were both so good for such a long day. The are troopers.
5. When we got home Gracie went straight to bed clothes and shoes still on. She did let me get her ready for bed but promptly fell asleep.
Well that about sums up our day is has been a very busy, very fun day!
Hope everyone has a goodnight.
-Matt
365 Days of Positive Parenting
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Day 96: Go Dogs Go.
Today has been a fun and full day. The kids woke up before 6 this morning but took an early nap so it's an early bedtime tonight. We did a lot of running around and even got to skype with cousins L and N.
Today's Positives:
1. Gracie had fun chatting with Great Gran on skype while Sophie was taking care of James.
2. Gracie wore her new dress today. I must say she looked adorable!
3. We put James in Gracies old "Jenny Jump-up" and he had a great time jumping and swinging in it.
4. James crawled forward an inch, he wants to go so badly and he is so close.
5. Gracie picked out her own shoes. She actually digs through until she finds the match to the ones she wants.
6. While James was playing on the floor Gracie brought him lots of presents.
Well that about does it for today. I hope everyone had a good day.
Goodnight All,
Matt
Today's Positives:
1. Gracie had fun chatting with Great Gran on skype while Sophie was taking care of James.
2. Gracie wore her new dress today. I must say she looked adorable!
3. We put James in Gracies old "Jenny Jump-up" and he had a great time jumping and swinging in it.
4. James crawled forward an inch, he wants to go so badly and he is so close.
5. Gracie picked out her own shoes. She actually digs through until she finds the match to the ones she wants.
6. While James was playing on the floor Gracie brought him lots of presents.
Well that about does it for today. I hope everyone had a good day.
Goodnight All,
Matt
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Day 82: Feelings
Today has been a very productive day, we got James a new carseat, a couple of Christmas presents to put away for the kids, and found a great sale to get James some much needed clothing.
Today's Positives:
1. Gracie walked over to Bay and put her arms around Bays neck. It was so cute, I only wish I had got a picture.
2. James sat on my lap and tried to have a conversation with me. I love his little babbling.
3. While Gracie napped I got to hang out with James without interruption (This is hard of late because Gracie has been a little jealous of James). We had tons of fun together.
4. When I took Bay for a walk Gracie went with us and we got caught in the rain. Gracie absolutely loved trying to catch the raindrops.
Well, that's about it for today.
Hope everyone has a goodnight.
-Matt
Today's Positives:
1. Gracie walked over to Bay and put her arms around Bays neck. It was so cute, I only wish I had got a picture.
2. James sat on my lap and tried to have a conversation with me. I love his little babbling.
3. While Gracie napped I got to hang out with James without interruption (This is hard of late because Gracie has been a little jealous of James). We had tons of fun together.
4. When I took Bay for a walk Gracie went with us and we got caught in the rain. Gracie absolutely loved trying to catch the raindrops.
Well, that's about it for today.
Hope everyone has a goodnight.
-Matt
Monday, June 25, 2012
Day 81: It's Hammer Time.
Today has been a fun day. The rain let up just long enough for us to go on a walk and we even caught some frogs! It looks like the tropical storm will be hanging around until Saturday so it will be a rainy week which means we get to snuggle up inside :)
Today's Positives:
1: Gracie danced around the living room and went at it so hard she made herself dizzy and could barely stand up. It was absolutely adorable.
2: Gracie ate all her lunch and didn't even put up a fight.
3: While I was feeding Gracie her yogurt James kept eyeballing it so I gave him a little taste and he loved it!
4: We went out and caught frogs for our nephews and we even saw a snake!
5: James and Gracie played blocks together. Every time James dropped his block Gracie would go over and pick it up for him. I love how much my little ones love each other.
6: We had to go to Wal-mart and it was raining so Sophie scooped up James and ran him inside and I followed a little behind with Gracie. The whole way into wal-mart Gracie yelled "Jay-Jay" At the top of her lungs until we finally caught up.
7: I got to hold James while he slept for a while. It's the first time in a very long time that he has slept on me. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Well that about sums up today. It's been a great day with my family :)
Goodnight all.
-Matt
Today's Positives:
1: Gracie danced around the living room and went at it so hard she made herself dizzy and could barely stand up. It was absolutely adorable.
2: Gracie ate all her lunch and didn't even put up a fight.
3: While I was feeding Gracie her yogurt James kept eyeballing it so I gave him a little taste and he loved it!
4: We went out and caught frogs for our nephews and we even saw a snake!
5: James and Gracie played blocks together. Every time James dropped his block Gracie would go over and pick it up for him. I love how much my little ones love each other.
6: We had to go to Wal-mart and it was raining so Sophie scooped up James and ran him inside and I followed a little behind with Gracie. The whole way into wal-mart Gracie yelled "Jay-Jay" At the top of her lungs until we finally caught up.
7: I got to hold James while he slept for a while. It's the first time in a very long time that he has slept on me. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Well that about sums up today. It's been a great day with my family :)
Goodnight all.
-Matt
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Day 76: Summer is HOT
Not a lot to say today...
Today's positives:
1: We had our usual nice walk. We enjoyed looking over the Halifax river.
2: James had a lovely bath this evening
3: Gracie watched Yo Gabba Gabba before bed. It's become a part of her routene she looks forward to every night. Very strange show but I love watching her dance along to it.
4: Gracie's new favorite book is Green eggs and ham. Can't say I will miss Brown bear Brown bear but after a few more weeks of this it may start to look appealing ;)
I am looking forward to getting some good sleep tonight!
goodnight all
- Sophie
Today's positives:
1: We had our usual nice walk. We enjoyed looking over the Halifax river.
2: James had a lovely bath this evening
3: Gracie watched Yo Gabba Gabba before bed. It's become a part of her routene she looks forward to every night. Very strange show but I love watching her dance along to it.
4: Gracie's new favorite book is Green eggs and ham. Can't say I will miss Brown bear Brown bear but after a few more weeks of this it may start to look appealing ;)
I am looking forward to getting some good sleep tonight!
goodnight all
- Sophie
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Day 75: Beach Fun
Today has been so fun! I love our weekends :D
Today's positives:
1: This morning we packed up a breakfast picnic and went to the beach. We had a lovely time sitting by the ocean, eating together as a family. (pics below)
2: James enjoyed gumming on a bagel.
3: Matt taught Gracie the words to Big Ol Jet Airliner and they had a great time singing together. She even had the tune down. (apparently she started an encore in the bathtub this evening)
4: Then we went for a walk through the beautiful white sands and clear water. Gracie did a happy little victory dance which consisted of throwing her arms in the air, running in circles happily shouting "EGGS"
5: Then we went to the familyChristian book store and picked up a book to start a bible study with Gracie.
6: We took a nice long evening stroll through the local neighbourhood with our dog Bay.
7: We started the bible study. Gracie enjoyed hearing the stories and looking at the pictures.
8: Gracie did wonderful sleeping in her bed for the first time last night. She didn't get up until this morning.
Then when she took a nap, she slept and once ready to get up stood at the door knocking to be let out.
It's just been an all round nice day. Thank you Lord :)
Goodnight all
- Soph
Today's positives:
1: This morning we packed up a breakfast picnic and went to the beach. We had a lovely time sitting by the ocean, eating together as a family. (pics below)
2: James enjoyed gumming on a bagel.
3: Matt taught Gracie the words to Big Ol Jet Airliner and they had a great time singing together. She even had the tune down. (apparently she started an encore in the bathtub this evening)
4: Then we went for a walk through the beautiful white sands and clear water. Gracie did a happy little victory dance which consisted of throwing her arms in the air, running in circles happily shouting "EGGS"
5: Then we went to the familyChristian book store and picked up a book to start a bible study with Gracie.
6: We took a nice long evening stroll through the local neighbourhood with our dog Bay.
7: We started the bible study. Gracie enjoyed hearing the stories and looking at the pictures.
8: Gracie did wonderful sleeping in her bed for the first time last night. She didn't get up until this morning.
Then when she took a nap, she slept and once ready to get up stood at the door knocking to be let out.
It's just been an all round nice day. Thank you Lord :)
Goodnight all
- Soph
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Day 74: Monday Monday
Today is the start of our weekend! 2 whole days of Daddy being home to play! Fun times :)
Today's positives:
1: We took the kids and dog down to Ponce Inlet, the beach for dogs. It was nice to feel the sand between our toes. The kids love to be outside!
2: James has been reaching and rolling over to play with toys.
3: Gracie found Matt's wallet, pulled out his debit card saying "Shoes Shoes". Maybe not a positive but very funny.
4: James has started to enjoy playing with bath toys. He has his favorite rubber duckie he likes to sit with.
5: When we heard James wake up this morning, Gracie ran to the bedroom to go get him.
6: Today we converted Gracie's crib in to a toddler bed. We both feel a little sad that our baby is growing up. She did very well. She only got out of bed once and that was because we forgot to give her, her paci.
7: James ate two jars of baby food today at one time. Apples seem to be his favorite.
8: When Matt and Gracie went to walk the dog this morning she made him put a bow in her hair. She had 3 different people tell her how cute she is.
Well that's all for today.
goodnight all
- Matt n Soph
Today's positives:
1: We took the kids and dog down to Ponce Inlet, the beach for dogs. It was nice to feel the sand between our toes. The kids love to be outside!
2: James has been reaching and rolling over to play with toys.
3: Gracie found Matt's wallet, pulled out his debit card saying "Shoes Shoes". Maybe not a positive but very funny.
4: James has started to enjoy playing with bath toys. He has his favorite rubber duckie he likes to sit with.
5: When we heard James wake up this morning, Gracie ran to the bedroom to go get him.
6: Today we converted Gracie's crib in to a toddler bed. We both feel a little sad that our baby is growing up. She did very well. She only got out of bed once and that was because we forgot to give her, her paci.
7: James ate two jars of baby food today at one time. Apples seem to be his favorite.
8: When Matt and Gracie went to walk the dog this morning she made him put a bow in her hair. She had 3 different people tell her how cute she is.
Well that's all for today.
goodnight all
- Matt n Soph
Friday, June 15, 2012
Day 71: June 15th
Today I am left feeling, the best part of having children is watching them grow up but the worst part is how quickly it happens. One moment your little girl is gripping her Daddy's finger in the hospital room and the next she is swinging next to you taking your hand. I wish there was a way to pause time. I do feel like today has finally been a blog worthy day though. Lots of lovely things.
Today's positives:
1: Today started out nicely by skyping with Grammy. Gracie loves waving and dancing with Grammy. I think they are both as daft as each other :)
2: On our way out to run errands today, we noticed one of the stray cat traps in our parking lot had caught a opossum. Upon further inspection we got to see 3 little baby opossum's!! I know I am a nursing mother because the first thought in my mind was "Poor Mama opossum, with a brood like that she has got to be starving!" teehee. Gracie enjoyed seeing them. She would insist it was a kitty (kinda looks like my folk's cat Tallulah). It was all I could do to stop her trying to pet them. Thankfully they were set free back in to the woods this afternoon.
3: Gracie, James and I had fun out running errands. We went to Walmart and thankfully they had a double shopping cart. I love having them both sitting in one cart because we can laugh and be silly all around the store. We even stopped for a chat with a nice old man who enjoyed chatting with Gracie.
4: Our new project with Gracie is to teach her body parts. Lots of singing Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes. So far she can say eyes and thinks her nose is called "Beep Beep".
5: We took the dog for a nice a stroll around the park this afternoon. Daddy slept in as he worked until 4am, but it was nice to spend some time with him before he headed back out to work.
6: On the way in from the walk Matt needed to carry up the dog food. Gracie seemed proud as punch to be his little helper. It was cute to see her run after him and try to help him up the stairs.
7: Daddy, Gracie and James all shared some apple sauce. (pic below).
8: Then we walked Daddy to work.
9: On our way back from dropping off Daddy, we stopped at the bench swings over looking the river. I had James in the Moby and Gracie sitting beside me. We sat for a nice long time swinging. The best part was when my little Gracie reached over and put her hand in mine and Jame leaned his head back in to me and we sat quietly together for a while.
Then Gracie started to talk (baby talk) about the things around us. We had fun watching a lizard do a funny little dance and puff out his neck. Spring time is fun to watch nature!
10: When we got home Gracie "read" stories to me and James. We looked at "Chocolate for breakfast" for a good long time.
Now both my little ones are tucked up in their beds. I have had such a lovely time with them today.
Looking forward to tomorrow!
Goodnight all
-Sophie
Today's positives:
1: Today started out nicely by skyping with Grammy. Gracie loves waving and dancing with Grammy. I think they are both as daft as each other :)
2: On our way out to run errands today, we noticed one of the stray cat traps in our parking lot had caught a opossum. Upon further inspection we got to see 3 little baby opossum's!! I know I am a nursing mother because the first thought in my mind was "Poor Mama opossum, with a brood like that she has got to be starving!" teehee. Gracie enjoyed seeing them. She would insist it was a kitty (kinda looks like my folk's cat Tallulah). It was all I could do to stop her trying to pet them. Thankfully they were set free back in to the woods this afternoon.
3: Gracie, James and I had fun out running errands. We went to Walmart and thankfully they had a double shopping cart. I love having them both sitting in one cart because we can laugh and be silly all around the store. We even stopped for a chat with a nice old man who enjoyed chatting with Gracie.
4: Our new project with Gracie is to teach her body parts. Lots of singing Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes. So far she can say eyes and thinks her nose is called "Beep Beep".
5: We took the dog for a nice a stroll around the park this afternoon. Daddy slept in as he worked until 4am, but it was nice to spend some time with him before he headed back out to work.
6: On the way in from the walk Matt needed to carry up the dog food. Gracie seemed proud as punch to be his little helper. It was cute to see her run after him and try to help him up the stairs.
7: Daddy, Gracie and James all shared some apple sauce. (pic below).
8: Then we walked Daddy to work.
9: On our way back from dropping off Daddy, we stopped at the bench swings over looking the river. I had James in the Moby and Gracie sitting beside me. We sat for a nice long time swinging. The best part was when my little Gracie reached over and put her hand in mine and Jame leaned his head back in to me and we sat quietly together for a while.
Then Gracie started to talk (baby talk) about the things around us. We had fun watching a lizard do a funny little dance and puff out his neck. Spring time is fun to watch nature!
10: When we got home Gracie "read" stories to me and James. We looked at "Chocolate for breakfast" for a good long time.
Now both my little ones are tucked up in their beds. I have had such a lovely time with them today.
Looking forward to tomorrow!
Goodnight all
-Sophie
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Day 70: June 14th
Today I can honestly say we did ABSOLUTLY NOTHING. Matt has to work 4pm till 4am so we decided watching T.V, eating and hanging out was going to be as exciting as it gets.
Today's positives:
1: Gracie James and I went to walk the dog. At the end of our parkinglot are a pair of blue land crabs. They came out for the rain and it was fun to watch them.
2: Gracie has been very very well behaved today.
3: James has been in a cuddely mood. Something I am definatly soaking up while I can.
4: Gracie really enjoyed our dinner which was veggie tacos. Finally got some veggies in my little lady.
5: I found Gracie sat stroking Bay this morning. They have become very good friends.
6: James enjoyed me reading Brown Bear to his this evening. I am pretty sure between both my kiddos I will be reading that book in my dreams :)
7: Gracie, James had I a fun time playing together on the floor this evening. We all laughed our heads off.
Well, I hope to make tomorrow a bit more productive!
Goodnight all
- Sophie
Today's positives:
1: Gracie James and I went to walk the dog. At the end of our parkinglot are a pair of blue land crabs. They came out for the rain and it was fun to watch them.
2: Gracie has been very very well behaved today.
3: James has been in a cuddely mood. Something I am definatly soaking up while I can.
4: Gracie really enjoyed our dinner which was veggie tacos. Finally got some veggies in my little lady.
5: I found Gracie sat stroking Bay this morning. They have become very good friends.
6: James enjoyed me reading Brown Bear to his this evening. I am pretty sure between both my kiddos I will be reading that book in my dreams :)
7: Gracie, James had I a fun time playing together on the floor this evening. We all laughed our heads off.
Well, I hope to make tomorrow a bit more productive!
Goodnight all
- Sophie
Monday, June 11, 2012
Day 67: Debuggin
Today has mostly revolved around de-pesting our house! I hope it was worth all this trouble. We have had a whole lot of fun though.
Today's positives:
S: Today my lovely husband let me sleep in until 10am! First time I have pumped a bottle for James in a long time and maybe I should do it more often *wink*
M: The babies and I watched the Cat in the hat over breakfast. Gracie used Bay as her own personal chair and both seemed content with this.
S: Matt had to run to the recruiters office to sign yet more papers but when he got home we started the process of powdering the carpets. Thankfully James was fast asleep in my room and Gracie behaved herself. She was very patient.
M: After we got done laying out the bug killer we had to evacuate the house for a while so we took the kids and the dog to the park for a picnic. Gracie enjoyed the fruit and chewy granola bars.
S: When we got home it was time to clean up the kids room. We put James in the Jenny jump up. He had fun playing with Gracie as he would pick his feet up and Gracie would push him like a swing.
M: We took the kids swimming. Gracie is a dare devil and enjoyed going under water. James is more cautious like I used to be.
S: When we got back from swimming we fed the kids then went for a nice evening stroll along the beach. It was very relaxing.
We decided to leave our room powder free until we can vacuum up the rest of the house tomorrow. Thankfully this stuff only needs 24hrs. It's still a little cloudy so we are having a big camp out in our room tonight. James in the pac n play and Gracie in our bed. Could be fun...
Well its been a long and busy day!
Pictures below. Unfortunately we didn't get any from today but I thought they were worth adding.
- Matt n Soph
Today's positives:
S: Today my lovely husband let me sleep in until 10am! First time I have pumped a bottle for James in a long time and maybe I should do it more often *wink*
M: The babies and I watched the Cat in the hat over breakfast. Gracie used Bay as her own personal chair and both seemed content with this.
S: Matt had to run to the recruiters office to sign yet more papers but when he got home we started the process of powdering the carpets. Thankfully James was fast asleep in my room and Gracie behaved herself. She was very patient.
M: After we got done laying out the bug killer we had to evacuate the house for a while so we took the kids and the dog to the park for a picnic. Gracie enjoyed the fruit and chewy granola bars.
S: When we got home it was time to clean up the kids room. We put James in the Jenny jump up. He had fun playing with Gracie as he would pick his feet up and Gracie would push him like a swing.
M: We took the kids swimming. Gracie is a dare devil and enjoyed going under water. James is more cautious like I used to be.
S: When we got back from swimming we fed the kids then went for a nice evening stroll along the beach. It was very relaxing.
We decided to leave our room powder free until we can vacuum up the rest of the house tomorrow. Thankfully this stuff only needs 24hrs. It's still a little cloudy so we are having a big camp out in our room tonight. James in the pac n play and Gracie in our bed. Could be fun...
Well its been a long and busy day!
Pictures below. Unfortunately we didn't get any from today but I thought they were worth adding.
- Matt n Soph
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Day 65: Lazy Day
Matt worked the day shift today and it has been raining all afternoon. I have been one LAZY Mama today.
Today's positives:
1: Gracie has been so good today. We didn't have a single meltdown until it got to around bed time.
2: I made breakfast and we walked it down to Daddy :)
3: The kids have enjoyed playing together today.
M: The babies where still up when I got home and in a fantastic mood. I enjoyed playing with them for a while before bed.
4: I painted Gracie's toenails pink. It's very cute!
Tomorrow I will be giving James his first haircut as his hair is crazy and sticks up in random tufts. I will take before and after pics!
Goodnight all!
- Soph
Today's positives:
1: Gracie has been so good today. We didn't have a single meltdown until it got to around bed time.
2: I made breakfast and we walked it down to Daddy :)
3: The kids have enjoyed playing together today.
M: The babies where still up when I got home and in a fantastic mood. I enjoyed playing with them for a while before bed.
4: I painted Gracie's toenails pink. It's very cute!
Tomorrow I will be giving James his first haircut as his hair is crazy and sticks up in random tufts. I will take before and after pics!
Goodnight all!
- Soph
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Day 63: Jim Jam is sick
Today we went for a walk around the mall which was fun! It's been forever since I went for a rummage in department store sale racks! Matt also went to work on more of his Navy application process. Looks like things could start rolling pretty quick now. We were told he should be going for his medical by the end of June! Yay!
Poor little baby James is not feeling too good tonight though. He caught Matt's cold and has been running a fever but has now gone to bed and hopefully will feel better tomorrow!
Today's positives:
1: We got Gracie a blueberry scone for breakfast and she loved it!
2: Grace took her little handbag too the mall and toted it all around.
3: James enjoyed strolling around the mall looking at all the bright colors.
4: We all had a nice family walk before Matt went to work.
5: When Matt went to work, Gracie and I shut the blinds and blasted Katy Perry and busted our best dance moves. She thought it was brilliant fun and I feel like it was a brilliant work out. I love getting to be girlie and silly with my daughter.
6: Me and the kids walked down to say goodnight to Daddy. We need to make the most of him before he leaves for boot camp.
7: I almost forgot to add that Gracie actually asked me to take her to the toilet today. She didn't manage to go but she sat there for quite a while. I feel like this is a big step in the right direction!
Well, today was fun. Hope my baby feels better, prayers would be appreciated!
Also, a family friend of Matt's is holding a funeral for their baby son, who was not much younger than Gracie, tomorrow. Please pray for them. I can't imagine how they feel. I know they have a strong faith that they are leaning on heavily and their little son has touched many lives. God be with them...
Goodnight all
- Sophie
Poor little baby James is not feeling too good tonight though. He caught Matt's cold and has been running a fever but has now gone to bed and hopefully will feel better tomorrow!
Today's positives:
1: We got Gracie a blueberry scone for breakfast and she loved it!
2: Grace took her little handbag too the mall and toted it all around.
3: James enjoyed strolling around the mall looking at all the bright colors.
4: We all had a nice family walk before Matt went to work.
5: When Matt went to work, Gracie and I shut the blinds and blasted Katy Perry and busted our best dance moves. She thought it was brilliant fun and I feel like it was a brilliant work out. I love getting to be girlie and silly with my daughter.
6: Me and the kids walked down to say goodnight to Daddy. We need to make the most of him before he leaves for boot camp.
7: I almost forgot to add that Gracie actually asked me to take her to the toilet today. She didn't manage to go but she sat there for quite a while. I feel like this is a big step in the right direction!
Well, today was fun. Hope my baby feels better, prayers would be appreciated!
Also, a family friend of Matt's is holding a funeral for their baby son, who was not much younger than Gracie, tomorrow. Please pray for them. I can't imagine how they feel. I know they have a strong faith that they are leaning on heavily and their little son has touched many lives. God be with them...
Goodnight all
- Sophie
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Day 62: Rainy Day
Today we have had lot's of thunder storms and rain, I must admit I quite enjoy this kind of weather!
We even managed to walk the dog before it all started this morning. :)
Today's positives:
1: We discovered Gracie really likes eating grapes so I now have another fruit to offer her at snack time.
2: We got a new vacuum cleaner yesterday so after a very long and thoreau clean up of the carpet James had the entire living room floor to roll around on. He even rolled over to play with Gracie's toy minivan. It was nice to see him so mobile!
3: I have started to see results from using time outs as punishment. Today I asked Gracie if she needed to go in time out or if she was going to obey me and she actually stopped what she was doing. She wasn't very happy about it but she did listen.
4: Me and the kids went for a nice walk this evening. I think it relaxed them ready for bed.
Not a lot going on in our house today. I think rain always makes things sleepy.
Goodnight all
-Soph
We even managed to walk the dog before it all started this morning. :)
Today's positives:
1: We discovered Gracie really likes eating grapes so I now have another fruit to offer her at snack time.
2: We got a new vacuum cleaner yesterday so after a very long and thoreau clean up of the carpet James had the entire living room floor to roll around on. He even rolled over to play with Gracie's toy minivan. It was nice to see him so mobile!
3: I have started to see results from using time outs as punishment. Today I asked Gracie if she needed to go in time out or if she was going to obey me and she actually stopped what she was doing. She wasn't very happy about it but she did listen.
4: Me and the kids went for a nice walk this evening. I think it relaxed them ready for bed.
Not a lot going on in our house today. I think rain always makes things sleepy.
Goodnight all
-Soph
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Day 61: ASVAB Day
Today feels like a giant step forward in Matthews up coming Navy career. All that's left now is his physical then he can swear in. This is going to mean so many great things for our family and open us up to some wonderful opportunity's. He is such a strong and loving man. I am very grateful to call him my beloved.
Today's positives:
1: I woke up this morning to hear Gracie shouting "Hey you" over the monitor.
2: James was in his swing playing with his penguin rattle, he got a little over excited and ended up dropping it. It happened to land directly beneath the swinging seat. Gracie, seeing what had happened and how upset J got, immediately leaped up and ran over to get it. She didn't rest until she had managed to grab it even though she took a couple of blows from the swing. J was all smiles when she gave it back to him and then she went right back to what she was doing.
3: This afternoon I laid a sheet out on the floor and sat James on it so he and Gracie could play. It was fun playing with them both together.
4: Gracie wiggled her fingers at James saying "tickle tickle" and made him laugh.
5: Gracie gave us lovely night night kisses.
Well that's it for tonight. Poor Matt has a cold so I think it's early night for us Eriks'
Goodnight all
- Soph
Today's positives:
1: I woke up this morning to hear Gracie shouting "Hey you" over the monitor.
2: James was in his swing playing with his penguin rattle, he got a little over excited and ended up dropping it. It happened to land directly beneath the swinging seat. Gracie, seeing what had happened and how upset J got, immediately leaped up and ran over to get it. She didn't rest until she had managed to grab it even though she took a couple of blows from the swing. J was all smiles when she gave it back to him and then she went right back to what she was doing.
3: This afternoon I laid a sheet out on the floor and sat James on it so he and Gracie could play. It was fun playing with them both together.
4: Gracie wiggled her fingers at James saying "tickle tickle" and made him laugh.
5: Gracie gave us lovely night night kisses.
Well that's it for tonight. Poor Matt has a cold so I think it's early night for us Eriks'
Goodnight all
- Soph
Monday, June 4, 2012
Day 60: I love Florida
It's been a very nice day here. We pretty much jumped back in to the norm. It's been nice to all be back together again.
Today's positives:
S: James is getting so good at rolling over I can't turn my back on him for a second. Today he almost rolled right off his changing mat.
M: I enjoyed blowing raspberry's on James's feet. It made him laugh.
S: James, Matt and I all had a nice long cuddle together on the bed.
M: Gracie kept bringing me books to read to her today. She loves stories!
S: We went for a nice long walk along the beach this evening. I carried James in his Moby and Matt ran around in the surf with Gracie. It was lovely.
M: Gracie gave me a goodnight kiss.
Well goodnight all!
- Matt n Soph
Today's positives:
S: James is getting so good at rolling over I can't turn my back on him for a second. Today he almost rolled right off his changing mat.
M: I enjoyed blowing raspberry's on James's feet. It made him laugh.
S: James, Matt and I all had a nice long cuddle together on the bed.
M: Gracie kept bringing me books to read to her today. She loves stories!
S: We went for a nice long walk along the beach this evening. I carried James in his Moby and Matt ran around in the surf with Gracie. It was lovely.
M: Gracie gave me a goodnight kiss.
Well goodnight all!
- Matt n Soph
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Day 59: Home Sweet Home
Tonight is just a very quick post as we just drove home from South Carolina.
Had a lovely visit with Grammy and Grandpa but very glad to see Daddy.
The children are brilliant little travelers and have done wonderful getting home. They didn't cry once until about an hour away from home and a 6 hour non-stop journey only took 7, they did perfect.
We stopped about 3 hours in and had a nice little car picnic. Gracie has a peanut butter sandwich and pretended to drive the car while I nursed James in the passenger seat.
It was a pretty uneventful car ride thank the Lord.
Took the dog on a nice walk this evening. Life back to normal :)
We are all heading off to bed now as its been a long day.
Will resume posting as usual tomorrow.
Thank you for a lovely stay Grammy and Gramps!
Goodnight all
- Soph
Had a lovely visit with Grammy and Grandpa but very glad to see Daddy.
The children are brilliant little travelers and have done wonderful getting home. They didn't cry once until about an hour away from home and a 6 hour non-stop journey only took 7, they did perfect.
We stopped about 3 hours in and had a nice little car picnic. Gracie has a peanut butter sandwich and pretended to drive the car while I nursed James in the passenger seat.
It was a pretty uneventful car ride thank the Lord.
Took the dog on a nice walk this evening. Life back to normal :)
We are all heading off to bed now as its been a long day.
Will resume posting as usual tomorrow.
Thank you for a lovely stay Grammy and Gramps!
Goodnight all
- Soph
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Day 58: Last Day At Grammy's
Last day in SC today. I was feeling a little nervous about the drive tomorrow but I think I'm past that now and back to feeling confident! Feeling excited to see my lovely Matt :)
Today's positives:
1: Gracie enjoyed a nice blueberry muffin from Grandpa this morning.
2: James and I had a lovely time sitting on the deck watching the world go by while Gracie took her mid morning nap.
3: Gracie has enjoyed picking out shoes for Grammy to wear today. Mainly her sparkly flip-flops.
4: We all laid out on the sofa's watching Veggie Tales making for a very relaxing afternoon.
I think everyone fell asleep at some point.
5: Gracie had fun walking to the play ground and back. James enjoyed his ride in the Moby.
6: While sitting out on the deck Gracie enjoyed playing with Tallulah the cat through the window.
It has been a very calm day today.
Hope to post tomorrow but I do have to get back to Florida! Prayers for the drive are appreciated.
Goodnight all
- Soph
Today's positives:
1: Gracie enjoyed a nice blueberry muffin from Grandpa this morning.
2: James and I had a lovely time sitting on the deck watching the world go by while Gracie took her mid morning nap.
3: Gracie has enjoyed picking out shoes for Grammy to wear today. Mainly her sparkly flip-flops.
4: We all laid out on the sofa's watching Veggie Tales making for a very relaxing afternoon.
I think everyone fell asleep at some point.
5: Gracie had fun walking to the play ground and back. James enjoyed his ride in the Moby.
6: While sitting out on the deck Gracie enjoyed playing with Tallulah the cat through the window.
It has been a very calm day today.
Hope to post tomorrow but I do have to get back to Florida! Prayers for the drive are appreciated.
Goodnight all
- Soph
Friday, June 1, 2012
Day 57: Cakes and Finger puppets
Another pretty day in South Carolina. Feel a little sad as the week is coming to an end and I am having a lovely time but excited to see Matt.
Today's positives:
1: Thanks to my lovely Mum looking after Gracie this morning, James and I got to go back to bed for a while and take a lovely nap together.
2: Grammy and Gracie seemed to have had a lovely morning. They had breakfast together out on the balcony and watched the Wiggles.
My Mum also told me to add this: This morning while J and I were napping he woke up crying and as soon as G heared him she ran to the toy box and grabbed his rattle and then ran to the bedroom to try and cheer him up.
3: We took Gracie to Bakers Sweets for a cake. It had M&M's in it and I think she quite enjoyed it.
4: Mum took the babies to her place of work to pick up her check and maybe show them off a little ;)
5: We came home and had a nice afternoon of Veggie Tales and finger puppet making.
6: Gracie was very excited when Grandpa got home from work.
7: I am very proud of Gracie for going to bed in a regular bed and not climbing out once! I think she may be ready for her big girl bed.
Hope everyone has a nice weekend ahead of them!
Goodnight all
- Sophie
Today's positives:
1: Thanks to my lovely Mum looking after Gracie this morning, James and I got to go back to bed for a while and take a lovely nap together.
2: Grammy and Gracie seemed to have had a lovely morning. They had breakfast together out on the balcony and watched the Wiggles.
My Mum also told me to add this: This morning while J and I were napping he woke up crying and as soon as G heared him she ran to the toy box and grabbed his rattle and then ran to the bedroom to try and cheer him up.
3: We took Gracie to Bakers Sweets for a cake. It had M&M's in it and I think she quite enjoyed it.
4: Mum took the babies to her place of work to pick up her check and maybe show them off a little ;)
5: We came home and had a nice afternoon of Veggie Tales and finger puppet making.
6: Gracie was very excited when Grandpa got home from work.
7: I am very proud of Gracie for going to bed in a regular bed and not climbing out once! I think she may be ready for her big girl bed.
Hope everyone has a nice weekend ahead of them!
Goodnight all
- Sophie
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Day 56: Attack of the killer swan.
Today started out nice and calm, we went to the play ground and Gracie had a fabulous time running around playing. Then we went for a nice quiet walk around the lake... We almost got murdered by a rather large, angry swan, who had good taste in footwear as it decided to steal and guard my mothers flip-flop.
Today's positives:
S: We slept in until 7am! Lovely for Mummy :)
G: I had fun pushing Gracie on the swing and hearing her squeal with laughter, shouting "WEEEEEE", then playing on the climbing frame. She has excellent balance for one so young.
S: It was funny watching Gracie climb in the tunnel and peek out at everyone. Then once in a while wave at me with a huge grin on her face.
G: It was very cute having Gracie help me push James in the stroller.
S: James was splayed out and sleeping while we took a nice walk. He seems to love being out side and finds it very relaxing.
S: I actually managed to nurse James while we walked around Walmart. Auntie Shay got me a nursing cape for my baby shower and it has turned out to be one of my most used and prized possessions.
G: I am quite impressed with the way Gracie asks to take a nap when she is tried, she walks to her bed, points and waits to be lifted in. Then she snuggles down to sleep.
S: I am also feeling quite pleased with how well she has taken to time out. While I do not like having to punish my baby I am very proud of how well she has responded to the occasional correction. She will not move off her cushion until she is told to do so and has become quite good at listening to explanation of punishment then giving cuddles.
G: Swimming with the children was quite an adventure. James quite enjoyed being gently swished through the water. Gracie on the other hand believes she is part fish!
S: Gracie has become quite fearless in the water. She likes to be dunked under and I think she has the determination to possibly learn to swim this summer.
G:After dinner Grandpa treated everyone to a trip to the ice cream parlor. It was fun sharing an ice cream with Gracie. (Strawberry with sprinkles).
S: James did have a little lick of my ice cream teehee.
G: I was very glad both the babies where in the stroller when the swan chased us.
Well today has been VERY busy and tiring. Our swan adventure was funny enough to add in but not necessarily be considered a positive...
Whilst walking along the river a swan slowly swam towards the bank. As we wandered a long the dirt path we were quite surprised as it hopped out of the water and started to charge us. Mum and I both being girls and slightly afraid of big white beasty started to scream and panic run in circles. Somewhere in the commotion Mum lost her flip-flop. It was then I knew it was game over.
Swan then grabbed mum by her charming purple shirt and mum returned the favor with a firm grip of its neck. I, seeing them in each others death grip panicked further and charged at the squabble screaming a scream that sounded like it might belong on the sound track to Jurassic Park (T-Rex voice over). Then offering my best high karate kick the swan who released my mother and stopped to have a quick "Oh no she dihent" moment, then proceeded to chase me, before realizing my madness was not worth it and going back towards angry screaming purple lady.
By this point my mum hopped past me on one foot with the stroller screaming "save yourself forget the shoe"
After running to a safe distance, we turned to observe the swan who was now back at the flip-flop marching back and forth, wings splayed and honking. The mother in me took over and knowing I did not have enough gas to go home to get my mother different shoes before going to Walmart I waited for the swan to go back to the water before running and grabbing the shoe then returning it to it's rightful (non webbed foot) owner.
Needless to say we both felt a bit like jello and rather shocked that nobody had come to tell us off for making such a racket never mind rescue us.
When talking to the owner of the park cafe she told me this swan manages to bite at least one person every year and is known for being aggressive. Slight shocked and annoyed that they don't have warning signs Beware Psycho Swan.
Okay, now we have that off our chest. I think it's time to go chill out!
Goodnight all
- Sophie and Grammy.
Today's positives:
S: We slept in until 7am! Lovely for Mummy :)
G: I had fun pushing Gracie on the swing and hearing her squeal with laughter, shouting "WEEEEEE", then playing on the climbing frame. She has excellent balance for one so young.
S: It was funny watching Gracie climb in the tunnel and peek out at everyone. Then once in a while wave at me with a huge grin on her face.
G: It was very cute having Gracie help me push James in the stroller.
S: James was splayed out and sleeping while we took a nice walk. He seems to love being out side and finds it very relaxing.
S: I actually managed to nurse James while we walked around Walmart. Auntie Shay got me a nursing cape for my baby shower and it has turned out to be one of my most used and prized possessions.
G: I am quite impressed with the way Gracie asks to take a nap when she is tried, she walks to her bed, points and waits to be lifted in. Then she snuggles down to sleep.
S: I am also feeling quite pleased with how well she has taken to time out. While I do not like having to punish my baby I am very proud of how well she has responded to the occasional correction. She will not move off her cushion until she is told to do so and has become quite good at listening to explanation of punishment then giving cuddles.
G: Swimming with the children was quite an adventure. James quite enjoyed being gently swished through the water. Gracie on the other hand believes she is part fish!
S: Gracie has become quite fearless in the water. She likes to be dunked under and I think she has the determination to possibly learn to swim this summer.
G:After dinner Grandpa treated everyone to a trip to the ice cream parlor. It was fun sharing an ice cream with Gracie. (Strawberry with sprinkles).
S: James did have a little lick of my ice cream teehee.
G: I was very glad both the babies where in the stroller when the swan chased us.
Well today has been VERY busy and tiring. Our swan adventure was funny enough to add in but not necessarily be considered a positive...
Whilst walking along the river a swan slowly swam towards the bank. As we wandered a long the dirt path we were quite surprised as it hopped out of the water and started to charge us. Mum and I both being girls and slightly afraid of big white beasty started to scream and panic run in circles. Somewhere in the commotion Mum lost her flip-flop. It was then I knew it was game over.
Swan then grabbed mum by her charming purple shirt and mum returned the favor with a firm grip of its neck. I, seeing them in each others death grip panicked further and charged at the squabble screaming a scream that sounded like it might belong on the sound track to Jurassic Park (T-Rex voice over). Then offering my best high karate kick the swan who released my mother and stopped to have a quick "Oh no she dihent" moment, then proceeded to chase me, before realizing my madness was not worth it and going back towards angry screaming purple lady.
By this point my mum hopped past me on one foot with the stroller screaming "save yourself forget the shoe"
After running to a safe distance, we turned to observe the swan who was now back at the flip-flop marching back and forth, wings splayed and honking. The mother in me took over and knowing I did not have enough gas to go home to get my mother different shoes before going to Walmart I waited for the swan to go back to the water before running and grabbing the shoe then returning it to it's rightful (non webbed foot) owner.
Needless to say we both felt a bit like jello and rather shocked that nobody had come to tell us off for making such a racket never mind rescue us.
When talking to the owner of the park cafe she told me this swan manages to bite at least one person every year and is known for being aggressive. Slight shocked and annoyed that they don't have warning signs Beware Psycho Swan.
Okay, now we have that off our chest. I think it's time to go chill out!
Goodnight all
- Sophie and Grammy.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Day 55: Brown Bear Brown Bear
Today has been a nice day. Mum had to work for half of it but we did enjoy a nice morning with her, then we had Grandpa to hang out with for the evening.
Today's positives:
1: Gracie has been on her best behaviour today. I can't recall a single meltdown besides disapproving of diaper changes...
2: James enjoyed sitting with Gracie on Grammy's lap, having a nice storey. (Brown bear Brown bear)
G: I blew bubbles with the babies out on the deck. It was cute.
3: Gracie and James had fun playing together. James would duck forward and go nose to nose with Gracie and then they would both laugh hysterically. Then Gracie gave James lots of kisses and love.
4: Gracie has been very sweet to her brother today, tending to all his needs.
5: James and I went and did a Walmart run this morning. It was lovely soaking up all his smiles while I pushed him around in the cart.
6: J actually settled and manged to go to sleep before 8pm today!
Looking forward to my Mama having the next 3 days off work!
Goodnight all
- Soph
Today's positives:
1: Gracie has been on her best behaviour today. I can't recall a single meltdown besides disapproving of diaper changes...
2: James enjoyed sitting with Gracie on Grammy's lap, having a nice storey. (Brown bear Brown bear)
G: I blew bubbles with the babies out on the deck. It was cute.
3: Gracie and James had fun playing together. James would duck forward and go nose to nose with Gracie and then they would both laugh hysterically. Then Gracie gave James lots of kisses and love.
4: Gracie has been very sweet to her brother today, tending to all his needs.
5: James and I went and did a Walmart run this morning. It was lovely soaking up all his smiles while I pushed him around in the cart.
6: J actually settled and manged to go to sleep before 8pm today!
Looking forward to my Mama having the next 3 days off work!
Goodnight all
- Soph
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