Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Simon’s lunch today of Hawaiian sweet rolls with hot dogs, strawberries, white peaches, broccoli pasta salad, animal crackers, and babybel cheese. He ate most of it except left half the peaches and half the pasta salad. He also ate his snack of crackers and apple chips. Plus drank a 10 oz thermos of milk. I think his appetite is definitely back!

Little Iris sleeping this morning. She has been twisting and turning in bed so has rubbed off part of her hair in the back. She’s able to more easily scoot herself around on her back so has to be watched more closely whenever on her back, including the diaper changing table.

Simon’s school project. They are learning about the five senses. This is from yesterday.

Today he had art and they made these which is supposed to be a turkey with their handprint as the base.

Simon wasn’t crying at all when I went to pick him up. He was playing dress up as a policeman. But he did not nap today so was tired in the car. We hit bad traffic on highway 24 so it took is an hour to get home 🙁

We were late getting to eat since I had to make dinner. But Simon was very happy to get home and have dinner and his evening fruit.

Iris had a long day of being awake. Nanny said she didn’t nap in the afternoon so both of them were a little tired looking. But Iris perked up and was happy to play. I put her in the Bumbo and she wasn’t in the mood for sitting still. She kept on trying to escape by leaning toward one side.

Daddy getting Iris to smile at the camera.

Simon imitating Ron. At bedtime, we read and sing a song while lying next to Simon on his bed. Ron usually lays on his side and uses his arm to prop up his head. I guess Simon felt inspired to copy him today and found it humorous hence the funny grin.

Still two more weekdays to go. I’m already pretty tired and looking forward to sleeping in on Saturday. I wish there was some way to pump while laying down and sleeping. Saving all this milk is best for Iris but it is also time consuming when you’re already tired and just want to sleep. My routine lately has been to put Iris to bed then pump, sleep a few hours, wake up to pump, go clean the kitchen (dishes and baby bottles), make lunches, feed Iris when she wakes up, then back to sleep a few more hours until we all have to get up for work and school. Everything gets done that needs to be done in these wee hours of the morning.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Simon’s lunch of ham and cheese sandwiches with fruits and vegetables. Surprisingly he ate all the little sandwiches!

Ever wonder what happens with the leftovers after cutting out all those cute shapes? They become mommy’s lunch! (Or maybe some people throw them away, but that’s wasteful!)

Every day gets a little easier I think. Simon pleaded not to be taken to school this morning. He complains but still gets ready to go each morning. When I picked him up, he was a little sad but not crying. He had a little after-school pick-me-up of frozen yogurt with gummi bears.

Apparently Iris had a rough day with a rumbling tummy but she showed no signs of that while playing with Daddy.

Laughing out loud.

Happy children are one of the best things in life.

Monday, September 9, 2013

I asked Simon to make a funny face and this is what he did.

Simon seemed like he may have had a better day at school although he didn’t want to go this morning. But he wasn’t crying when I picked him up and he ate more of his lunch. He ate the fruits, a few vegetables, and half the sandwich.

There are also two fruit snacks as after lunch treats and he told me he saved them for snack because they are called fruit snacks so you have to eat them for snack, not for lunch. He also snacked on a nectarine and a piece of string cheese. I hope that getting his appetite back is a sign that he is getting more comfortable at school.

The last few times I’ve had to leave for work when Iris is sleeping. I love to give her kisses while she’s sleeping so peacefully (and give her kisses while she is awake too!)

Ron captured this picture of Iris today. She can really hold up her head high.

Sweet little smile.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Simon’s new outfit from Grandma Chung from Taiwan. Roar!!

Also with a little tail in the back.

Simon did great at his haircut today.

I had the afternoon “off” today to attend a bridal shower. It was at Dartealing Lounge in San Francisco. A beautiful but warm day to be in the city. We had a delicious afternoon tea with various teas, sandwiches, fruit desserts, scones, and cookies.

The chocolate crunch sandwich was very yummy. Their scones were delicious too, nice crunch to the outside. Congratulations to the bride! Thanks to the hosts for planning a fun afternoon! Thanks to my hubby for watching both kiddos so I could attend the shower! Ron can share my party favor 🙂

But I really looked forward to coming home to see Iris.

Ready for bath time!

Weekends go by too fast! *sigh* … Here’s to having a better week at school for Simon!