Elijah has grown into quite the creative little fellow. He is all about cutting, painting, coloring, and creating. His current task is to create a forrest in our house. He suggested this for Grammy's house, but she suggested creating a diorama after envisioning her home:) At our house though, he has begun cutting out animals to place around the house. The computer room has been designated the mountain lion room and he mentioned that people would have to pay to see this, so I can't wait to see how it turns out. 2011 has started out a little rough with a week of fever and cold followed by a week of health followed by a week of flu and strep. Hopefully we are done with being sick for the rest of the year!!
Gus, as I type is under the massive floor rug! He is definitely a crazy kid! We love him so much!! He is our destroyer er . . . should I say, his dinosaurs are the destroyers. Any time a dino is in his hand, EVERYTHING ends up on the floor flung around somewhere. It would be very easy to get irritated, but that is just Gus and you have to embrace who he is! His language is coming along and it is fun to listen to his new words. One phrase that cracks me up every time he says it is, "I thought you were a female!" Seriously funny (comes from Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs--one of his favorite movies). Gussy also loves his movies. The instant he wakes up, "Movie?" He is a sweet fellow!
Lily girl is just a super duper baby. She is smiling now in response to us (not gas) and is so content. When she gets fussy, we just lay her on the floor and she stops. She is an independent gal just like her momma!! She laughs and giggles sometimes and it is just the sweetest thing. Her brother Elijah can't keep his hands off her and adores her! We look forward to seeing if we will see her rolling around on the floor wrestling with her brothers or prancing around in princess gear! It could go either way!!
Showing posts with label Elijah. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elijah. Show all posts
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Friday, October 1, 2010
Elijah, Our Big Boy
Elijah has become such a fantastic little boy. He is always asking if he has grown and letting us know that he is soo much bigger than his brother because he's older. We work to affirm his "bigness" even though he is only about 3 inches taller than his brother and only about 4 pounds heavier. But still, he is WAY bigger!
Elijah celebrated his 4th birthday this summer. He enjoyed having 2 parties on the same day and was even gracious enough to ask Vee, who came to BOTH parties, why she didn't bring a gift to the evening party, because, "You're supposed to bring gifts to parties!" It apparently wasn't enough that she had brought him 5 plus gifts in the morning. Fortunately, Elijah has Grandpa Jerry and Vee wrapped around his little finger and they just think everything he does is adorable!
Our little big boy started preschool on August 31. He has really enjoyed going and they do such fun things there. He is really in to dinosaurs and so has really enjoyed this past week where he got to go on a dig (ice) for a dinosaur. He showed us around at his open house the other day, which we enjoyed.
Finally, Elijah is still SUPER excited to welcome his new sister, Sassy Lily (she still has 2 names), in the next couple of weeks! He is going to be a great big brother, again. Hopefully, he will still be thrilled to have her, once he realizes she won't be able to do anything for like a year:)
Elijah celebrated his 4th birthday this summer. He enjoyed having 2 parties on the same day and was even gracious enough to ask Vee, who came to BOTH parties, why she didn't bring a gift to the evening party, because, "You're supposed to bring gifts to parties!" It apparently wasn't enough that she had brought him 5 plus gifts in the morning. Fortunately, Elijah has Grandpa Jerry and Vee wrapped around his little finger and they just think everything he does is adorable!
Our little big boy started preschool on August 31. He has really enjoyed going and they do such fun things there. He is really in to dinosaurs and so has really enjoyed this past week where he got to go on a dig (ice) for a dinosaur. He showed us around at his open house the other day, which we enjoyed.
Finally, Elijah is still SUPER excited to welcome his new sister, Sassy Lily (she still has 2 names), in the next couple of weeks! He is going to be a great big brother, again. Hopefully, he will still be thrilled to have her, once he realizes she won't be able to do anything for like a year:)
Saturday, April 24, 2010
The Boys
Our boys are growing to be sooo big! It is a lot of fun with the stages they are in. They are both able to do a lot, which makes this house a happening place!!
Gus is messy. That is the first word that would come out of Tim's mouth if you asked him to describe Gus. I keep telling Tim that he's not even 2 yet, but seriously, he's messy. Everything he touches, eats, drinks, plays with . . . is messy. There's no getting around it!
Aside from his messiness, he absolutely LOVES his brother. He does EVERYTHING his brother does, even if it is hitting Mommy because that's what brother just did and got in trouble for! He has learned how to make the smacking sound people make when they kiss, so he will kiss Tim and I all the time, our hands, our arms, our legs, everywhere! He also ADORES being outside. He would stay out there all day if we would let him!!
We have dealt with the vomiting issue by putting a mattress in our room and laying down with Gus at bed time. It is not the perfect solution, but it sure has released some stress on my part. He sleeps through the night and it's not a hassel to get him to bed (and no vomit to clean up). I have decided, though, that he has something wrong with whatever keeps vomit down, as he just seems to do it so often (even not at bedtime or when crying). We'll have to get that checked out.
The funniest thing about Gus, is probably his run. If you see Tim, ask him to demonstrate. He is a flimsy runner who makes noise the entire time running. It is quite funny!!
Elijah continues to amaze us with his imagination. He LOVES playing with dinosaurs and dragons and animals and playdough. He likes for people to play with him, though he does great playing by himself, but we sometimes get tired of playing with him because we are always the dinosaur that gets eaten or the zebra that is attacked. He loves "killing" animals and hunting. Tim recently got him a Cabella's Hunting Wii game so they could go hunting and a Sim's Animal Wii game. Elijah loves shooting the various animals as well as feeding little animals to larger ones. We may have to keep an eye on this, huh?
Elijah has started reverting back to a 2 year old, thanks to Gus. He no longer wants to sleep by himself, he wants Daddy to sleep with him, he wants to sleep in our room, and he wants to scream (like Gus) in restaurants. He also says, "Up, mama," if he wants to be picked up (that's what Gus says b/c he can't talk). Funny, yet kind of frustrating. He has also started having bad dreams such as the other night: E: Mommy, I had a bad dream. M: Oh, I'm sorry, let me take you back into your room. What was your dream about. E (in a very angry voice): This one kid . . . he wouldn't let me play with playdough . . . and I was MAD (as he stomps his hands on his legs). I guess if this is as bad as bad dreams get, we are good to go!!
So that's our news. The boys are looking forward to a new baby that is due in October. Elijah keeps asking if it is still in my tummy. He is REALLY hoping for a girl because as he said (in kind of a nasty voice), "I already HAVE a brother." We'll see in a month or so if he's going to be disappointed or not!!
Gus is messy. That is the first word that would come out of Tim's mouth if you asked him to describe Gus. I keep telling Tim that he's not even 2 yet, but seriously, he's messy. Everything he touches, eats, drinks, plays with . . . is messy. There's no getting around it!
Aside from his messiness, he absolutely LOVES his brother. He does EVERYTHING his brother does, even if it is hitting Mommy because that's what brother just did and got in trouble for! He has learned how to make the smacking sound people make when they kiss, so he will kiss Tim and I all the time, our hands, our arms, our legs, everywhere! He also ADORES being outside. He would stay out there all day if we would let him!!
We have dealt with the vomiting issue by putting a mattress in our room and laying down with Gus at bed time. It is not the perfect solution, but it sure has released some stress on my part. He sleeps through the night and it's not a hassel to get him to bed (and no vomit to clean up). I have decided, though, that he has something wrong with whatever keeps vomit down, as he just seems to do it so often (even not at bedtime or when crying). We'll have to get that checked out.
The funniest thing about Gus, is probably his run. If you see Tim, ask him to demonstrate. He is a flimsy runner who makes noise the entire time running. It is quite funny!!
Elijah continues to amaze us with his imagination. He LOVES playing with dinosaurs and dragons and animals and playdough. He likes for people to play with him, though he does great playing by himself, but we sometimes get tired of playing with him because we are always the dinosaur that gets eaten or the zebra that is attacked. He loves "killing" animals and hunting. Tim recently got him a Cabella's Hunting Wii game so they could go hunting and a Sim's Animal Wii game. Elijah loves shooting the various animals as well as feeding little animals to larger ones. We may have to keep an eye on this, huh?
Elijah has started reverting back to a 2 year old, thanks to Gus. He no longer wants to sleep by himself, he wants Daddy to sleep with him, he wants to sleep in our room, and he wants to scream (like Gus) in restaurants. He also says, "Up, mama," if he wants to be picked up (that's what Gus says b/c he can't talk). Funny, yet kind of frustrating. He has also started having bad dreams such as the other night: E: Mommy, I had a bad dream. M: Oh, I'm sorry, let me take you back into your room. What was your dream about. E (in a very angry voice): This one kid . . . he wouldn't let me play with playdough . . . and I was MAD (as he stomps his hands on his legs). I guess if this is as bad as bad dreams get, we are good to go!!
So that's our news. The boys are looking forward to a new baby that is due in October. Elijah keeps asking if it is still in my tummy. He is REALLY hoping for a girl because as he said (in kind of a nasty voice), "I already HAVE a brother." We'll see in a month or so if he's going to be disappointed or not!!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Elijah Right Now
So my big boy Elijah is very interested in how big he will be when he "frows" up. He is certain he will be bigger than Daddy even though Daddy is bigger than EVERYONE else. It's fun the view he has of his Dad!! We celebrated Elijah's cousin Derrick's 23rd birthday yesterday. Derrick is over 6 feet tall but Elijah was certain that Daddy, at 5 foot 8, is bigger than Derrick as Daddy is older than Derrick. It's fun to see life from a 3 year olds view:)
The other thing we have been working on is Elijah's speech. Frows (grows), shuice (shoes or juice?), and Lisha (Elijah) are just some of the issues he has. The "j" sounds like an "sh" as does the "g." He is still says berryfoot for barefoot. You kind of don't want to correct him because it's just soooo cute, except for when he gets mad at you because you have no clue what he is saying.
He has the best imagination ever. He can play with his dinosaurs for literally 2 hours with no break. They do all sorts of things, but they especially love to eat each other and shoot one another. It is a lot of fun to listen to him pretend play. Elijah also does a great job of playing with his brother. They like to wrestle, play tiger (crawling around after each other growling), and chase each other. They are great friends and great enemies:) But, what do we expect of brothers right!!
The other thing we have been working on is Elijah's speech. Frows (grows), shuice (shoes or juice?), and Lisha (Elijah) are just some of the issues he has. The "j" sounds like an "sh" as does the "g." He is still says berryfoot for barefoot. You kind of don't want to correct him because it's just soooo cute, except for when he gets mad at you because you have no clue what he is saying.
He has the best imagination ever. He can play with his dinosaurs for literally 2 hours with no break. They do all sorts of things, but they especially love to eat each other and shoot one another. It is a lot of fun to listen to him pretend play. Elijah also does a great job of playing with his brother. They like to wrestle, play tiger (crawling around after each other growling), and chase each other. They are great friends and great enemies:) But, what do we expect of brothers right!!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Elijah Funnies for October/November
Affectionate names given: Fluffy, Plucky, mommy-kati, daddy-kati, and Gus is Fluffy-kati
Elijah talking on a pretend phone to himself:
1. Hello? 2. Hi, how are you?
1. I'm good, how are you? 2. Okay, bye, I love you.
1. Don't hang up on me, I'm still talking! Okay, bye, I love you.
PG-13 about to come, shield little eyes:
Elijah likes to point out Gussy's, Daddy's and his own nipples. Here's what follows: boys have little ones, girls have big, big long ones.
On a different day: pointing out Daddy's again: boys have little ones, girls have big, big, big ones . . . like their bottoms!
Elijah saying, while playing with his zebra, "The zebra just got a new kidney!! Now it can fly!!!" Side note: We hope this doesn't happen to Tim with his new kidney:)
Uncle Jeff asking Elijah what he saw at the zoo, Elijah replies, "YOU!!" and then starts cracking up.
Elijah and Gus having a "girl" fight: Gus hits Elijah's head, Elijah replies, "Gus, stop," and then proceeds to poke Gus. Gus hits, Elijah pokes, so on and so on. I sit there laughing and doing nothing. Good parenting skill.
Elijah waking up from his nap in hysterics because the playdoh wouldn't let him build something. Grammy and I tried to clarify that it was tough for him to do it by himself, and he hysterically cries, "NOOOO, the playdoh wouldn't let me build something." Praise God for a compassionate Grammy who coddled him, while Mommy tried not to laugh in his face.
In the middle of a movie at the theater with his cousins Mason and Belah, Elijah shouting out of pure joy to Mason, "Do you like the movie, Mason, do you like the movie?"
Elijah loves to have Tim tell him made up stories. One story Tim told was about a crocodile. Elijah named him Schnotsky the Crocodile. Another story was about a very clean pig, Elijah named Kartika, who ended up with the farmer's daughter. Tim suggested the farmer's daughter be named Sally, Elijah scrunched up his face and said, "I don't think it was Sally. I think it was Kiki-laki." Hmmmm, we fear for the names of our way in the future grandkids:)
Elijah talking on a pretend phone to himself:
1. Hello? 2. Hi, how are you?
1. I'm good, how are you? 2. Okay, bye, I love you.
1. Don't hang up on me, I'm still talking! Okay, bye, I love you.
PG-13 about to come, shield little eyes:
Elijah likes to point out Gussy's, Daddy's and his own nipples. Here's what follows: boys have little ones, girls have big, big long ones.
On a different day: pointing out Daddy's again: boys have little ones, girls have big, big, big ones . . . like their bottoms!
Elijah saying, while playing with his zebra, "The zebra just got a new kidney!! Now it can fly!!!" Side note: We hope this doesn't happen to Tim with his new kidney:)
Uncle Jeff asking Elijah what he saw at the zoo, Elijah replies, "YOU!!" and then starts cracking up.
Elijah and Gus having a "girl" fight: Gus hits Elijah's head, Elijah replies, "Gus, stop," and then proceeds to poke Gus. Gus hits, Elijah pokes, so on and so on. I sit there laughing and doing nothing. Good parenting skill.
Elijah waking up from his nap in hysterics because the playdoh wouldn't let him build something. Grammy and I tried to clarify that it was tough for him to do it by himself, and he hysterically cries, "NOOOO, the playdoh wouldn't let me build something." Praise God for a compassionate Grammy who coddled him, while Mommy tried not to laugh in his face.
In the middle of a movie at the theater with his cousins Mason and Belah, Elijah shouting out of pure joy to Mason, "Do you like the movie, Mason, do you like the movie?"
Elijah loves to have Tim tell him made up stories. One story Tim told was about a crocodile. Elijah named him Schnotsky the Crocodile. Another story was about a very clean pig, Elijah named Kartika, who ended up with the farmer's daughter. Tim suggested the farmer's daughter be named Sally, Elijah scrunched up his face and said, "I don't think it was Sally. I think it was Kiki-laki." Hmmmm, we fear for the names of our way in the future grandkids:)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
More Elijah Cuteness
While driving past Arby's, the place we had eaten the night before, Elijah shouts, "Hey Mom, there's Barbie's." Made me laugh for quite a while.
Elijah was doing some naughty stuff to bother his brother, Gus. He, of course had to sit in time out. While sitting in time out, he informed me that "God still loves me. Even when I'm naughty, God loves me." I agreed with him but told him that God would rather he be good. Elijah nodded and then said again, "But God loves me even when I am naughty." Once his time was up, he said sorry to Gus, and then yelled at me, "Wait Mom, I have to say sorry to God." He then proceeded to walk past me, face the wall, look up to the ceiling and yelled very loudly, "SORRY GOD!!" How cute!!
Elijah went swimming with his grandma. Grandma was very brave and took both Gus and Elijah. Upon changing when they were finished, Elijah looked at grandma and asked, "Do you feed babies with those?"
Those are the funnies that I can think of as I sit here at my STS meeting that is talking about my Digital Footprints. As I sit here blogging, I am sure my footprints are too numerous for anyone to follow!!
Elijah was doing some naughty stuff to bother his brother, Gus. He, of course had to sit in time out. While sitting in time out, he informed me that "God still loves me. Even when I'm naughty, God loves me." I agreed with him but told him that God would rather he be good. Elijah nodded and then said again, "But God loves me even when I am naughty." Once his time was up, he said sorry to Gus, and then yelled at me, "Wait Mom, I have to say sorry to God." He then proceeded to walk past me, face the wall, look up to the ceiling and yelled very loudly, "SORRY GOD!!" How cute!!
Elijah went swimming with his grandma. Grandma was very brave and took both Gus and Elijah. Upon changing when they were finished, Elijah looked at grandma and asked, "Do you feed babies with those?"
Those are the funnies that I can think of as I sit here at my STS meeting that is talking about my Digital Footprints. As I sit here blogging, I am sure my footprints are too numerous for anyone to follow!!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Elijah Finally Over It
So it's been 4 1/2 months since my Grandma Doris passed away, 3 1/2 months since Tim's uncle passed, 2 1/2 since Aaron's dad passed and Grandpa Jerry's dad passed. Those were 3 months of quite a few funerals for an adult let alone a 2 1/2-3 year old. Elijah dealt with these deaths by asking lots of questions and, later we figured out, by clinging to Mommy and Daddy. Prior to April, Elijah would spend the night at Vee's, Aunt Nini's, and Grammy's on a regular basis. He always enjoyed going and would often ask to stay longer. Following Grandma Doris's death, though, he stopped. He stopped wanting to even stay the afternoon with people for fear, I guess, of us not picking him up.
We, Tim and I, didn't catch onto this until July, when we put the pieces of the puzzle together. Death is tough for all of us, but especially to little ones. When I figured this out, I felt horrible that my little Elijah would have a fear of losing either Tim or I. He would ask questions about death, and we would answer that we would go to Heaven because we believe that Jesus came to this earth to die for our sins and rose again. That He is God!! At one time, Elijah kept asking if I would go to Heaven, and I said yes, and he started crying because he didn't want me to leave him and go to Heaven yet. As I write this, tears come to my eyes again.
What we have decided. No more DEATH. Okay, more realistically, no more funerals for the little guy. And . . . fortunately, we haven't had to go to any, praise God!!
So, finally, on Friday, Grammy planned a party for Elijah, Mason, and Belah, to spend the night, watch a movie, and eat popcorn. Elijah talked about it for days and . . . HE SPENT THE NIGHT and had a blast. So much so, that he cried because he had to come home. Thank our Lord, that Elijah's grieving time is over. Yes, he still prays for God to heal Grandma Doris's nose, but he doesn't seem scared anymore. A couple of weeks ago he started going to Vee's after church again AND letting them drive him there.
Being a parent, you learn so much. Thinking you are answering questions well and in child's terms, then finding out you're not. It's a great learning process. I am so glad that I have a wonderful husband to whom I receive support from as well as loving family. Most of all, though, I am so thankful for our Lord and Savior. Just think of how life would be without Him?
We, Tim and I, didn't catch onto this until July, when we put the pieces of the puzzle together. Death is tough for all of us, but especially to little ones. When I figured this out, I felt horrible that my little Elijah would have a fear of losing either Tim or I. He would ask questions about death, and we would answer that we would go to Heaven because we believe that Jesus came to this earth to die for our sins and rose again. That He is God!! At one time, Elijah kept asking if I would go to Heaven, and I said yes, and he started crying because he didn't want me to leave him and go to Heaven yet. As I write this, tears come to my eyes again.
What we have decided. No more DEATH. Okay, more realistically, no more funerals for the little guy. And . . . fortunately, we haven't had to go to any, praise God!!
So, finally, on Friday, Grammy planned a party for Elijah, Mason, and Belah, to spend the night, watch a movie, and eat popcorn. Elijah talked about it for days and . . . HE SPENT THE NIGHT and had a blast. So much so, that he cried because he had to come home. Thank our Lord, that Elijah's grieving time is over. Yes, he still prays for God to heal Grandma Doris's nose, but he doesn't seem scared anymore. A couple of weeks ago he started going to Vee's after church again AND letting them drive him there.
Being a parent, you learn so much. Thinking you are answering questions well and in child's terms, then finding out you're not. It's a great learning process. I am so glad that I have a wonderful husband to whom I receive support from as well as loving family. Most of all, though, I am so thankful for our Lord and Savior. Just think of how life would be without Him?
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Our Little Angel (Dedicated to Dustin)
At Walmart today, Elijah points at a lady (probably a little large, I did my best not to turn and look) yelling to me, "Mommy, that lady has a big bottom!" Me ignoring him, "MOMMY, look! That lady has a big bottom!" Me, "Let's go Elijah."
At Crackerbarrel to my cousin Cheri, "That lady has a FULL belly." And, yes, the lady was quite a bit overweight.
Elijah, when we tell him he can't watch a movie, eat candy, kick his brother, and so forth: Screams at the top of his lungs and then has a burst of outrage in some demonic voice (Tim, reading over my shoulder, says it's NOT demonic, well, just some kind of shriek).
Elijah, screaming to us, demanding we do what he says.
Elijah, getting angry at the door because it won't stay open, screams at it and then proceeds to bite it. This tends to be his favorite way to deal with his anger. Other household items (including toys and various furniture) have also felt the wrath of Elijah.
Elijah yelling at me because I shut the door purposefully on him to harm him in some way (I went out 3 seconds earlier and THEN he chose to follow).
Elijah pounding Gus on the back (just because he felt like it), laying on top of Gus (because Gus likes it . . . NOT), blocking Gus's path while laughing, getting in Gussy's face yelling, "Goochy, goochy!"
Elijah, bothering Gus to the point that Gus begins to cry. Elijah responds, "shhh, shhh, shhh." Mommy, Daddy, I help Gus!!
And so that is our little angel. This was dedicated to Dustin, and seriously all of our grandparents who think our kids are little angels. This was to open your eyes. But, seriously, even the above naughtiness, makes me laugh when it's all said and done!! Enjoy your little one, Dustin. I hope SHE (just a hunch) is as angelic as our boys! HeeHee!!
At Crackerbarrel to my cousin Cheri, "That lady has a FULL belly." And, yes, the lady was quite a bit overweight.
Elijah, when we tell him he can't watch a movie, eat candy, kick his brother, and so forth: Screams at the top of his lungs and then has a burst of outrage in some demonic voice (Tim, reading over my shoulder, says it's NOT demonic, well, just some kind of shriek).
Elijah, screaming to us, demanding we do what he says.
Elijah, getting angry at the door because it won't stay open, screams at it and then proceeds to bite it. This tends to be his favorite way to deal with his anger. Other household items (including toys and various furniture) have also felt the wrath of Elijah.
Elijah yelling at me because I shut the door purposefully on him to harm him in some way (I went out 3 seconds earlier and THEN he chose to follow).
Elijah pounding Gus on the back (just because he felt like it), laying on top of Gus (because Gus likes it . . . NOT), blocking Gus's path while laughing, getting in Gussy's face yelling, "Goochy, goochy!"
Elijah, bothering Gus to the point that Gus begins to cry. Elijah responds, "shhh, shhh, shhh." Mommy, Daddy, I help Gus!!
And so that is our little angel. This was dedicated to Dustin, and seriously all of our grandparents who think our kids are little angels. This was to open your eyes. But, seriously, even the above naughtiness, makes me laugh when it's all said and done!! Enjoy your little one, Dustin. I hope SHE (just a hunch) is as angelic as our boys! HeeHee!!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Miniature Bride and Groom
I don't want to gloat, but they were almost cuter than the actual bride and groom!!
Our Cowboy
Elijah and Mason at Briana's wedding. Elijah was the miniature groom and Mason the horseshoe bearer. Quite adorable if you ask me!!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Our Three Year Old
So our little boy is growing up!! What a familiar saying, huh?
Elijah celebrated his 3rd birthday on Friday, July 3 with family from both sides (totalling 28) coming over to our house for a barbeque. The host (me) apparently didn't count well as the cook (Tim) didn't get any of the burgers or hotdogs that he slaved over in cooking. Oops!! I don't think anyone else noticed (at least hopefully not:))
Elijah had a grand ol' time playing in the water with his cousins Mason and Belah, opening presents, and eating his Lightening McQueen cake that his cousin Briana and Aunt Nini made for him. The cake was probably the highlight of Elijah's evening. He had been very concerned with the cake beginning on Monday!! Our little boy was very polite in saying thank you and has played with and adored EVERY present he received.
Elijah's highlights:
He loves to fish. He doesn't like to cast or reel in, but loves putting the bait and lures on as well as holding the fish and smiling for pictures (hoping to post some soon).
He is fully potty trained.
Prays regularly for 2 people and 1 people.
Loves movies of any kind and would sit in front of the TV all day long if we allowed it. However, he gets a little cranky if he watches too much early in the day.
Enjoys playing with his baby brother Gus.
Enjoys tormenting his baby brother Gus.
Loves swimming and bath time but can't stand getting his face wet.
Enjoys staying at home but not spending the night with people.
We look forward to another year of blessings with our little one Elijah. What a great gift from God he has been and will continue to be. We pray he will continue to grow in God and be a great disciple of Jesus!!!
Elijah celebrated his 3rd birthday on Friday, July 3 with family from both sides (totalling 28) coming over to our house for a barbeque. The host (me) apparently didn't count well as the cook (Tim) didn't get any of the burgers or hotdogs that he slaved over in cooking. Oops!! I don't think anyone else noticed (at least hopefully not:))
Elijah had a grand ol' time playing in the water with his cousins Mason and Belah, opening presents, and eating his Lightening McQueen cake that his cousin Briana and Aunt Nini made for him. The cake was probably the highlight of Elijah's evening. He had been very concerned with the cake beginning on Monday!! Our little boy was very polite in saying thank you and has played with and adored EVERY present he received.
Elijah's highlights:
He loves to fish. He doesn't like to cast or reel in, but loves putting the bait and lures on as well as holding the fish and smiling for pictures (hoping to post some soon).
He is fully potty trained.
Prays regularly for 2 people and 1 people.
Loves movies of any kind and would sit in front of the TV all day long if we allowed it. However, he gets a little cranky if he watches too much early in the day.
Enjoys playing with his baby brother Gus.
Enjoys tormenting his baby brother Gus.
Loves swimming and bath time but can't stand getting his face wet.
Enjoys staying at home but not spending the night with people.
We look forward to another year of blessings with our little one Elijah. What a great gift from God he has been and will continue to be. We pray he will continue to grow in God and be a great disciple of Jesus!!!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Elijah's Birthday Pictures
1. Elijah with his new fishing pole and tackle box with cousin Derrick.
2. Swimming in his pool. Swimming rocks!!
3. With his new, expensive tropical fish in their palace.
4. Waking up to fun presents.
5. Elijah super excited about birthday parties!!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Potty Training 101
As adults, we don't think much about using the bathroom. When we gotta go, we go, and don't expect anyone to congratulate us, ask how it went, or earn prizes (unless, of course, you've experienced an overseas trip, then that may be the exception to this). But as a young child, who has only experienced going like birds (whenever they choose and ON whoever they please), going to the bathroom is QUITE the experience.
As many of you know, Elijah will be turning 3 in just a few short weeks. Because of this (and my desire for him to begin going to Super Church), we have begun potty training. It seems easy enough, but it is still a little scary. All kids are different and you kind of worry about your kid being the ONE kid who doesn't get it and starting kindergarten, or middle school, or high school, OR college and still struggling to get it. Well, I have decided that this thinking is a pride issue for us parents and there is really not a whole lot to worry about.
So we started on Tuesday. I printed off 5 different sticker charts, we stocked up on marshmallows, pull-ups, big boy underwear, and cheap cars (a suggestion for helping with going #2). On Tuesday, Elijah did great. A few wet diapers, no stress, no big deal, remember to tell us BEFORE you go, etc. On Thursday, NO wet diapers (well except for the one where Elijah forgot to point himself DOWN and sprayed his pull-up WHILE sitting on the pot:)), and, after 6 rushed trips to the bathroom under the stressed out shout of, "I gotta poop," and the desire to have his Mack Truck (the longest delayed gratification he has ever had to withstand), Elijah finally made #2 in the pot. A big one at that (as he says). Now it's Friday and he again went poopoo in the toilet at Fazolies (it is disgusting to let your little one go the bathroom in a public restroom) and shouted it to Vee for the whole restaraunt to hear (one dad even told him, "Way to go Buddy!").
Potty training seems to be going well, though I am fearfully waiting for the relapse, when it's not exciting anymore and he decides diapers are his friend. I think I will wait a week before I switch to underwear, though I am itching to try it so that Elijah might get to go to Super Church THIS Sunday.
So, in all, this has been a good experience. I am glad, though, that we master this very tricky concept, and then move on as if it is the most natural part of life!!
As many of you know, Elijah will be turning 3 in just a few short weeks. Because of this (and my desire for him to begin going to Super Church), we have begun potty training. It seems easy enough, but it is still a little scary. All kids are different and you kind of worry about your kid being the ONE kid who doesn't get it and starting kindergarten, or middle school, or high school, OR college and still struggling to get it. Well, I have decided that this thinking is a pride issue for us parents and there is really not a whole lot to worry about.
So we started on Tuesday. I printed off 5 different sticker charts, we stocked up on marshmallows, pull-ups, big boy underwear, and cheap cars (a suggestion for helping with going #2). On Tuesday, Elijah did great. A few wet diapers, no stress, no big deal, remember to tell us BEFORE you go, etc. On Thursday, NO wet diapers (well except for the one where Elijah forgot to point himself DOWN and sprayed his pull-up WHILE sitting on the pot:)), and, after 6 rushed trips to the bathroom under the stressed out shout of, "I gotta poop," and the desire to have his Mack Truck (the longest delayed gratification he has ever had to withstand), Elijah finally made #2 in the pot. A big one at that (as he says). Now it's Friday and he again went poopoo in the toilet at Fazolies (it is disgusting to let your little one go the bathroom in a public restroom) and shouted it to Vee for the whole restaraunt to hear (one dad even told him, "Way to go Buddy!").
Potty training seems to be going well, though I am fearfully waiting for the relapse, when it's not exciting anymore and he decides diapers are his friend. I think I will wait a week before I switch to underwear, though I am itching to try it so that Elijah might get to go to Super Church THIS Sunday.
So, in all, this has been a good experience. I am glad, though, that we master this very tricky concept, and then move on as if it is the most natural part of life!!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Tall Tales and Funny Words
Great words from the eldest:
What the whale's name at Sea World is . . . Shampoo (Shamu)
What do you cover with a diaper? my bobbin (bottom)
What are you when you don't have shoes on? berryfoot (barefoot)
Who lives with Vee? Frampa Jerry
Randomly at Pizza Hut while laying on my lap he whispered, "I wish my mommy were nice."
When asked about how Grandpa hurt himself, the reply: Frampa Jerry fell off a ladder onto a porcupine. Frampa had holes in his back, but I cover them with bandaids and now all the holes are gone.
When asked, "How did you get that scratch on your belly?" The reply: I fell onto a statue. The statue had a sword and stabbed me, but I alright.
Randomly throughout any day: Oh! There's a monster! We must shoot him. (He proceeds to go find something to shoot the monster with).
When told Daddy was going to Salina for the week: Will he ever come back?
After Vee or Frampa or both tooted . . . you should poop in the potty . . . let me out, it stinks!
After being put to bed and told that I would work on putting his train track together, I heard footsteps and went to the bottom of the stairs to wait. Upon being asked why he was up: Um, I thought, um, that you want to, um, cover me up.
After being put back to bed, I hear footsteps and again go to the bottom of the stairs to wait. I ask why he's up in a more stern voice: Um, I thought you were going to bed. I thought you in bed, Mommy.
After being put to bed again, I hear footsteps and again go to the bottom of the stairs, where I give in and let him come play with the train he is so excited about.
Different night, Elijah comes into my room (this time I am in bed with the light off), walks up to me and tells me he wants to sleep in my bed. I tell him no it would be better to sleep in his own bed. He's silent for a minute or two, then walks around to Tim's side, pulls himself into bed, pulls the covers up over him, turns on his side (away from me) and proceeds to fall asleep.
What a sweet boy I have!!!!!
What the whale's name at Sea World is . . . Shampoo (Shamu)
What do you cover with a diaper? my bobbin (bottom)
What are you when you don't have shoes on? berryfoot (barefoot)
Who lives with Vee? Frampa Jerry
Randomly at Pizza Hut while laying on my lap he whispered, "I wish my mommy were nice."
When asked about how Grandpa hurt himself, the reply: Frampa Jerry fell off a ladder onto a porcupine. Frampa had holes in his back, but I cover them with bandaids and now all the holes are gone.
When asked, "How did you get that scratch on your belly?" The reply: I fell onto a statue. The statue had a sword and stabbed me, but I alright.
Randomly throughout any day: Oh! There's a monster! We must shoot him. (He proceeds to go find something to shoot the monster with).
When told Daddy was going to Salina for the week: Will he ever come back?
After Vee or Frampa or both tooted . . . you should poop in the potty . . . let me out, it stinks!
After being put to bed and told that I would work on putting his train track together, I heard footsteps and went to the bottom of the stairs to wait. Upon being asked why he was up: Um, I thought, um, that you want to, um, cover me up.
After being put back to bed, I hear footsteps and again go to the bottom of the stairs to wait. I ask why he's up in a more stern voice: Um, I thought you were going to bed. I thought you in bed, Mommy.
After being put to bed again, I hear footsteps and again go to the bottom of the stairs, where I give in and let him come play with the train he is so excited about.
Different night, Elijah comes into my room (this time I am in bed with the light off), walks up to me and tells me he wants to sleep in my bed. I tell him no it would be better to sleep in his own bed. He's silent for a minute or two, then walks around to Tim's side, pulls himself into bed, pulls the covers up over him, turns on his side (away from me) and proceeds to fall asleep.
What a sweet boy I have!!!!!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
The Joys of Little Ones
Elijah, Elijah. What can I say? A month ago he wasn't wanting to pray after witnessing his older cousin not wanting to pray. Over the past week, he has been willingly praying when it is time. Tonight, Tim came down and told me that Elijah wanted his puppies to pray, for Aunt Nicole and Uncle Aaron, and for Uncle Mike who will be coming in for the funeral on Monday. Another puppy prayed thanks for making Gus and Daddy better. The 3rd puppy prayed that Easter would come again soon (I think more for the Easter egg hunts, but we'll say it's because he is super excited that Jesus rose from the dead and is ALIVE). And then Tim prayed, kissed Elijah and said goodnight. Elijah then said, "Jesus, thank you that I not sick anymore, thank you that I not sick. Thank you for helping me not to be naughty. Help me not to be naughty and not to bite. Thank you that I not sick. Thank you for 1 people, thank you for 2 people, Amen."
And Amen to that!!
And Amen to that!!
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