I was really dreading teaching avery to use the potty. Well last week he had a terrible diaper rash and nothing was helping it...(i think i posted this in a previous blog, now that I think about it)
Anyway, we are on week 2 now and we've had NO accidents at home. I don't even need to ask him to go anymore. He just goes when he needs too...he gets mad at me if I ask him so I just let him go. He even goes poop in the potty. I still put a diaper on him at nap, bed, and if we go out. He hasn't used a big potty yet so I need to work on that so he will use it when we are out. But it is nice that I don't have to change his diaper anymore! I didn't even need to buy any pullups/easy ups (sorry cooperate america)
I will also have daddy work on getting him to pee standing up. As sometimes he sits and it ends up on the floor, he still gets a treat as he at least got on the potty...not his fault his boy parts had a different idea!
I can't believe how easy it was for him to go! I have a feeling Quinn will NOT be so easy...so I'll have to pay for more patience!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
What are the boys up too?
I really try to blog more often but it doesn't always happen. Quinn goes in spurts of when I MUST hold him and when he is content on his own. Luckily the mai tai i oredered is on its way and hopefully will be here before sat!
Let's see...Quinn is now 9 weeks(almost 10 weeks old). I still wonder where the time went as I can still remember having him...unfortunately. They say you forget the pain once you are holding the baby, not so in my case. It's still very vivid in my mind! Keith is still holding out that I will want another one someday. This is only being brought up as we are getting ready for a tag sale and I want to sell the baby clothes, but instead I'm holding onto them. I did weed out a few.
Quinn can roll from his belly to back since he was about 6 weeks old. Everytime I put him down for the dreaded tummy time he flips right over. He tries like crazy to roll from his back to his belly, but only manages to get to his side. He is now smiling and cooing...which is better than ALWAYS crying everytime you put him down. I did manage to get a smile with the camera the other day. Keith made the comment that we don't have as many pictures of Quinn as we did with avery. It's not because he is the second child, its b/c he WON'T hardly let me put him down and if i do its not long enough to take a picture. He is slowly getting better with it and is sleeping better at night. last night he slept from 930-4 am...I was quite shocked that happened and it was in his bassinet.
Now for Mr. Avery...his speech has taken leaps and bounds in the past few months. not always understandable but close. Afterall that is the way 2 year olds go. He repeats everything and is now stringing 2 or more words together. He has even talked to the dr a couple times we've been there with Quinn. At least they do have the same dr. and he can see that he does speak.
This past week he has had a HORRIBLE diaper rash...I'm still not sure what it could be from as we started a few new things all at the same time. Laundry deteregent, new juice, new wipe solution, or just the buildup on the cloth diapers. (we have hard water and i hadn't stripped them for a while) It didn't seem like no cream was helping at all and when he pooped it was HORRID! so i decided to put underwear on him and attempt potty training..yeah its going slow, but what can i expect. It's a lot to ask for a little kid. But we have had some successes and a poop so that is good. he seems to think he gets a "treat" just for trying, but I said its ONLY when you actually pee or poo...he knows the drill just trying to get it to connect now.
I think he is sensing some jealously with Quinn as he is acting out more and trying to sit on him or hit him. I'm still struggling to find a balance between 2 kids, a husband, dog, and the housework. I haven't been quite successful yet so somethings have to be let go and the last thing I want to do is disclude avery. So i'm making a valent attempt to spend more time with him.
I also don't know how single mother's do it ALL! there are plenty of days when i do it all, but I thank God when my husband comes home so at least we have a 1 on 1 with the boys, but yet I still feel like I'm being streched in 10 different directions. On the nights keith has church are usually the worse days...being sleep deprived doesn't help my patience. I love my husband but when he goes to bed at 11(b/c he's on the computer) and then complains he's tired the next day as he gets up from work, well I get a little ticked off...I made it 930 last night. Granted I wasn't feeling well and figured I would have to get up to feed Quinn but surprisingly it was avery who work me up at 1230...oh the joys of motherhood!
Let's see...Quinn is now 9 weeks(almost 10 weeks old). I still wonder where the time went as I can still remember having him...unfortunately. They say you forget the pain once you are holding the baby, not so in my case. It's still very vivid in my mind! Keith is still holding out that I will want another one someday. This is only being brought up as we are getting ready for a tag sale and I want to sell the baby clothes, but instead I'm holding onto them. I did weed out a few.
Quinn can roll from his belly to back since he was about 6 weeks old. Everytime I put him down for the dreaded tummy time he flips right over. He tries like crazy to roll from his back to his belly, but only manages to get to his side. He is now smiling and cooing...which is better than ALWAYS crying everytime you put him down. I did manage to get a smile with the camera the other day. Keith made the comment that we don't have as many pictures of Quinn as we did with avery. It's not because he is the second child, its b/c he WON'T hardly let me put him down and if i do its not long enough to take a picture. He is slowly getting better with it and is sleeping better at night. last night he slept from 930-4 am...I was quite shocked that happened and it was in his bassinet.
Now for Mr. Avery...his speech has taken leaps and bounds in the past few months. not always understandable but close. Afterall that is the way 2 year olds go. He repeats everything and is now stringing 2 or more words together. He has even talked to the dr a couple times we've been there with Quinn. At least they do have the same dr. and he can see that he does speak.
This past week he has had a HORRIBLE diaper rash...I'm still not sure what it could be from as we started a few new things all at the same time. Laundry deteregent, new juice, new wipe solution, or just the buildup on the cloth diapers. (we have hard water and i hadn't stripped them for a while) It didn't seem like no cream was helping at all and when he pooped it was HORRID! so i decided to put underwear on him and attempt potty training..yeah its going slow, but what can i expect. It's a lot to ask for a little kid. But we have had some successes and a poop so that is good. he seems to think he gets a "treat" just for trying, but I said its ONLY when you actually pee or poo...he knows the drill just trying to get it to connect now.
I think he is sensing some jealously with Quinn as he is acting out more and trying to sit on him or hit him. I'm still struggling to find a balance between 2 kids, a husband, dog, and the housework. I haven't been quite successful yet so somethings have to be let go and the last thing I want to do is disclude avery. So i'm making a valent attempt to spend more time with him.
I also don't know how single mother's do it ALL! there are plenty of days when i do it all, but I thank God when my husband comes home so at least we have a 1 on 1 with the boys, but yet I still feel like I'm being streched in 10 different directions. On the nights keith has church are usually the worse days...being sleep deprived doesn't help my patience. I love my husband but when he goes to bed at 11(b/c he's on the computer) and then complains he's tired the next day as he gets up from work, well I get a little ticked off...I made it 930 last night. Granted I wasn't feeling well and figured I would have to get up to feed Quinn but surprisingly it was avery who work me up at 1230...oh the joys of motherhood!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
I can't deny..
the fact that I am totally jealous of my friend all going to NYC this weekend! They have been planning it for a while and I was going up until I realize how much I was going to need to pay to have Quinn. I just could really use the time away...not that I don't love my children because I do and love every day I get to stay home with them, but sometimes it really drags on a person...especially being sleep deprived and nursing.
I have had a very short fuse with my husband lately and I know a lot of it has to do that I never get time to myself and when I do it's doing something for someday. I try to go at least grocery shopping by myself but even that doesn't happen. We haven't gotten into a schedule yet and my husband is not very good with scheduling time and being productive. At least he gets the drive into work to be alone. Even as I write this Quinn who was dead asleep miraclously woke up as I started to type...so what the heck?
mommy just needs a break...but sometimes that break costs money and that I definately DO NOT have any.
Although, if I did have the money a few months ago to go on this trip(which I had some set aside) I do think I would feel really guilty for going and spending that money on me. As there are some weeks I wonder where I get the money to buy food...
So girls, have a great time and I'm envious...
I have had a very short fuse with my husband lately and I know a lot of it has to do that I never get time to myself and when I do it's doing something for someday. I try to go at least grocery shopping by myself but even that doesn't happen. We haven't gotten into a schedule yet and my husband is not very good with scheduling time and being productive. At least he gets the drive into work to be alone. Even as I write this Quinn who was dead asleep miraclously woke up as I started to type...so what the heck?
mommy just needs a break...but sometimes that break costs money and that I definately DO NOT have any.
Although, if I did have the money a few months ago to go on this trip(which I had some set aside) I do think I would feel really guilty for going and spending that money on me. As there are some weeks I wonder where I get the money to buy food...
So girls, have a great time and I'm envious...
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Quinn's 2 month check up!
Quinn had his 2 month check up this morning...I'm not sure how he is 2 months old already, but it did happen and it happened WAY to fast!
Weight: 9 lbs 5 oz
Height/Length: 21.75 inches
The dr said he was doing really well and no major concerns. That's always music to a mom's ears.
He did have to get 3 shots and an oral vaccine. Still after having Avery I don't like watching them get shots. I had to hold his hands and he was NOT a happy camper, but calmed right down as soon as I was able to pick him up. I was waiting for Avery to freak out, but surprisingly he didn't. He did know what was going on as he watched the whole thing...if I could get into his little brain I'm sure he was thinking "glad that wasn't me".
All in all...it was very uneventful!
Weight: 9 lbs 5 oz
Height/Length: 21.75 inches
The dr said he was doing really well and no major concerns. That's always music to a mom's ears.
He did have to get 3 shots and an oral vaccine. Still after having Avery I don't like watching them get shots. I had to hold his hands and he was NOT a happy camper, but calmed right down as soon as I was able to pick him up. I was waiting for Avery to freak out, but surprisingly he didn't. He did know what was going on as he watched the whole thing...if I could get into his little brain I'm sure he was thinking "glad that wasn't me".
All in all...it was very uneventful!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day Weekend Thoughts!
First off, Happy Mother's day to all my mommy friends!!
1. have I mentioned there was a bear on my neighbor's doorstep the other night? Talk about being on alarm when I'm outside...as they aren't always nocturnal!!
2.My sweet little Quinn will be 2 months old this week(8 weeks tomorrow), when and how did that happen?
3.Avery has been such a great big brother lately...sometimes too much! He helps to put the binky in his mouth, even if he is sleeping!
4.Avery is now TOTALLY binky free and should be in his new room this week...finally!
5.Someday I will sleep through the night again...someday!
6.Trying to figure out what clothes and baby stuff to get rid of is hard...I'm 95% sure I'm done, Keith not so much!
7.I love my husband...I really do, but having him home for 3 days this week was driving me NUTS! But as soon as he is gone I miss him...
8.I've been up since 5am to feed Quinn...it's Mother's day shouldn't I be the one sleeping in?
9.Avery's speech as improved IMMENSELY lately...you can't always understand what he is saying, but he sure does talk!
10. Planning a baptism party on a budget is NOT easy.
11. I found my book of stamps that have been missing for 2 weeks now...too bad the postage has now gone up!
1. have I mentioned there was a bear on my neighbor's doorstep the other night? Talk about being on alarm when I'm outside...as they aren't always nocturnal!!
2.My sweet little Quinn will be 2 months old this week(8 weeks tomorrow), when and how did that happen?
3.Avery has been such a great big brother lately...sometimes too much! He helps to put the binky in his mouth, even if he is sleeping!
4.Avery is now TOTALLY binky free and should be in his new room this week...finally!
5.Someday I will sleep through the night again...someday!
6.Trying to figure out what clothes and baby stuff to get rid of is hard...I'm 95% sure I'm done, Keith not so much!
7.I love my husband...I really do, but having him home for 3 days this week was driving me NUTS! But as soon as he is gone I miss him...
8.I've been up since 5am to feed Quinn...it's Mother's day shouldn't I be the one sleeping in?
9.Avery's speech as improved IMMENSELY lately...you can't always understand what he is saying, but he sure does talk!
10. Planning a baptism party on a budget is NOT easy.
11. I found my book of stamps that have been missing for 2 weeks now...too bad the postage has now gone up!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Rest In Peace Grandma Richardson
How ironic it is that 7 weeks after the birth of our second son we lost another beloved member of our family. We learned this afternoon that Keith's grandmother, Alice(aka. Betty) passed away this morning. 4 months after having Avery we lost my dad...while he was unexpected we knew it was really any day now that his grandma would go to be with God in Heaven.
It's been pretty surreal as we found out as we were waiting for our friends Kristen and Brian to come over. If anything it helped keep our minds off of it. It hasn't really seemed to affect Keith yet, but I know its coming he was very close to her and very fond of her. I have apparently learned that guys grieve in a different way than women do...as I would be a total wreck even if I knew it was going to be any day now...
I can't really say I knew her very well or know much about her...I'm sure in the coming week I'll find out more. As that always seems to be the way it happens. At least now we know she is no longer suffering and is peaceful. She had numerous heart attacks and was showing heart problems and knew eventually that is what would take her from us.
We hadn't been able to visit her in the nursing home for a while now. One everytime we were going to go one of us was sick and we didn't want to get her sick knowing her health wasn't that great. Then we had the baby and sleepless nights...but I was still trying to encourage Keith to go see her knowing he may regret not seeing her...I've learned a lot since my dad leaving us and I didn't want him to feel the same guilt/regret that I feel.
So rest in Peace grandma...you will be sadly missed by us all...
It's been pretty surreal as we found out as we were waiting for our friends Kristen and Brian to come over. If anything it helped keep our minds off of it. It hasn't really seemed to affect Keith yet, but I know its coming he was very close to her and very fond of her. I have apparently learned that guys grieve in a different way than women do...as I would be a total wreck even if I knew it was going to be any day now...
I can't really say I knew her very well or know much about her...I'm sure in the coming week I'll find out more. As that always seems to be the way it happens. At least now we know she is no longer suffering and is peaceful. She had numerous heart attacks and was showing heart problems and knew eventually that is what would take her from us.
We hadn't been able to visit her in the nursing home for a while now. One everytime we were going to go one of us was sick and we didn't want to get her sick knowing her health wasn't that great. Then we had the baby and sleepless nights...but I was still trying to encourage Keith to go see her knowing he may regret not seeing her...I've learned a lot since my dad leaving us and I didn't want him to feel the same guilt/regret that I feel.
So rest in Peace grandma...you will be sadly missed by us all...
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