September 24, 2013

I love Iris’ big curious eyes.

Simon said he had a better day today and was very happy to see me. One of the first things he asks me is “What do you have for snack?” Today was a mango pearl drink.

He ate most of his lunch today: grilled cheese with hot dog sandwiches, carrots, apple pear, cantaloupe, cheese, fruit snacks, roasted seaweed, and a navel orange.

He left a few carrots, some cantaloupe, and the orange. Cute little toothpicks helped him eat more I think. He isn’t a super fan of sandwiches but seemed into them today.

Iris’ cozy new Hello Kitty PJs.

Simon took a bath in our master bath tub. The drain in his bathroom is broken so you can’t fill it with water but Simon wanted a bath instead of a shower today.

Today I had a big day and had a haircut. Farewell long hair! I hope one day you will be used to make a someone happy.

I think I will be donating to Pantene Beautiful Lengths this time. Locks of love is in some sort of accounting dispute with the IRS so I don’t feel comfortable with donating to them right now.

Monday, September 23, 2013

I suspect Simon didn’t take a nap at school but didn’t get a chance to ask his teacher. He might soon not need naps every day since he does not always nap when at home but with being a little sick, he probably needs a little more sleep. He fell asleep in the car and continued to sleep for a short while at home.

He said today was a little better at school but he still missed us sometimes but every day is a little better. Maybe he’s finally turning a corner. Mondays have been the toughest days and he usually doesn’t eat but today was slightly better. He has pizza, cucumbers, honeydew melon, cheese, chocolate bunny cookies, fruit snacks, dried apples, crackers, and one Hershey’s chocolate.

He only left 1/3 of the pizza, 1/2 the cucumbers, and the chocolate bunnies. He ate the apples and crackers on the car ride home. We let him watch Disney’s Ratatouille during dinner, so entranced.

Little Iris has some tummy troubles today, a little constipated it seems, so she didn’t nap all that well. She was in bed before 8pm and quickly fell asleep. Our little year of the snake girl.

Thanks Uncle Tim and Auntie Callie for the onesie!

Sunday, September 22, 2013

We had an early rain this Saturday and Simon wore his raincoat and rain boots to go splashing around. He already had a little cough but it maybe got worse with the change in weather. He had a great time outside splashing around but had a hard time sleeping on Saturday night. Tonight he already seemed better though with less coughing. The weather was nicer today too.

Saturday, September 21:
The amazing sleeping baby only made a one night appearance. She has returned back to waking up after about 5 hours.

Outfit for the day. This little dress has a onesie attached inside. Makes it easier to hold her without worrying about. “bunching”.

She is getting much more deliberate with her hand movements. It was fun to watch her touch and grab her toys.

I like this playmat for multiple uses. Great for tummy time.

Silly Simon spent the afternoon out with Ron’s parents but took some pics of him acting silly before he left. He loves eating apple pears that we got from Grandpa Tam.

Ron and I went out for coffee with Iris in the afternoon. Looks like she might want some!

Maybe she needed some as she fell asleep quickly afterwards.

Sunday, September 22:
Sleeping beauty. Her hair in the front is always a little bit funny, a little bed head in the morning.

Napping in Ergo carrier. She is finally big enough to carry her comfortably in it. Gives my arms a break and lets her be closer to me. Don’t worry, she can breathe, this picture is just taken at a bad angle.

Outfit for the day. Two layers of warmth again for a little chilly day. Daddy needs to shave, Iris doesn’t like to be close to his scruffy chin.

Simon wrapping himself like a burrito.

Playmat time again. She can play by herself up to 15-20 minutes before she starts wanting attention. Tummy time itself maybe only 5 minutes since it is a lot of work for her.

Simon was still coughing on and off during the day and didn’t have much appetite. But he always has room for ice cream.

Another weekend finished. Time to tackle another week.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

A morning picture for me to look at throughout the day. There are days when I really miss the kiddos.

Simon had a bit of a better day today in that he showed his generosity to his classmates. He brought about 10 wooden cars and trains of his own to school. He wasn’t playing with these at home so was willing to bring them to let other children play. Little guy has a good heart.

His appetite was back today in full force since he finished his lunch and snack: corn and tomato pizza (from Cheese Board), grapes, cucumbers, cheese, dried cranberries, fruit snacks, dried apples, and flatbread crackers.

Today Ron took and picked up Simon from school so I had a little break with driving. When he eats and able to nap usually means he had a better day. Love his “cheese”!

Iris apparently had a very “awake” day. No naps all afternoon. She seemed cheerful though and not fussy.

She has recently been more deliberate with her hand movements and is grabbing onto things with both hands. Sometime she gets what she is aiming for and sometimes she misses but will continue to try.

“Mommy, what are you doing? Taking more pictures of me? Okay, I guess I’ll smile for you.”

She was fast asleep by 7:30pm as I held her in my arms to feed her. It comforts me sometimes when I feel like she is waiting for me before she wants to go to sleep.

After changing her to PJs and putting her in bed, she woke up slightly and comforted herself back to sleep with her thumb. I also had the musical mobile playing but without the light.

Early bedtime for me too.