This & That
I have become a horrible blogger again. Here are a few updates…
- The twins started preschool last week, and they both LOVE it. They are only going three days a week for now, and they tried the first two times I dropped them off. That’s not the case anymore. They are always saying things like school is fun, me likey school, etc. I swear even though it’s only been a week they are already talking, singing, and dancing more. I love how this school is more structured and they have actual classes — like Spanish, French, computers, art, music, dance, etc. I especially love how they come home with artwork every day. I am a real sucker for kids’ artwork.
- Almost 2 weeks ago, I took Carson into the ER after he took a bad fall in the kitchen. I can’t even remember if I blogged about that. He had a nasty bump, and the CAT Scan showed that everything was fine.
- Carson was back at the doctor’s two days ago with a nasty ear infection. He had been up ALL night crying, so obviously something was wrong. He is now on antibiotics and is seemingly back to normal.
- Kate’s love affair with cats continues. She also continues to act and meow like a cat.
- Their third birthday is just around the corner, and I have no idea what to do about it. We hardly know anyone here in Houston, so having a big party might not be likely. I am doing cupcakes and gift bags for their classmates at school though.
- Carson is often getting his sense of direction mixed up. He will yell “that way, mama!,” “no, THIS way, mama!”
- Carson is in love with a GPS thingie I got for Christmas. He calls it the baby TV and is always begging to play with it. Even if we are just running up to the store around the corner, he wants the baby TV turned on immediately.
January 22, 2010 - 5:13 PM - Colin LOVES the GPS, too. I even changed the vehicle on the screen to a train just for him. :-)
Nice & Clean | bath time at 35 months
I uploaded these in the wrong order. Oh well. Bath time still continues to be a highlight of the day. Carson insists on sitting near the faucet, and Kate likes to “swim” around in the back of the tub. Afterwards, they like the jump around and be silly on my mom’s (Granny) bed.
Guess Who Got Into My Make-Up Bag?
This is what happened tonight when I was getting something for Carson. Actually, I’m surprised it took one of them this long to finally conquer the make-up bag. Thanks to my mom, they both have a make-up obsession. A long bubble bath immediately followed this photo.
1st Day of Preschool
After almost 3 months of research, making calls, and being on waiting lists, the twins started preschool this morning. They were actually suppose to start yesterday, but Kate came down with one of her IgA stomach bugs. We have been trying to talk up school to them — telling them about making new friends, singing, dancing, etc. — but they always reply “no like school!” Even their cool new backpacks didn’t seem to help getting them excited about school. So, this morning I had to do some mommy trickery. They thought we were going out for breakfast — which we did go out for pancakes, but then I took them to school.
They started crying and freaking out in the parking lot. It reminded me of taking my old dogs to the vet. They always knew where we were as soon as I pulled in the parking lot and they would start to shake. Anyway, I had taken the twins up to this school last week for a tour. We ended up staying for almost 2 hours. They cried and were scared at first, but I sat on the floor and assured them that I was there. Kate immediately started playing with the other kids, participated in their circle song/dance, and talked to the other girls in the class. Carson spent the entire time in my lap and keeping a close eye on where Kate was at all times. I had tried to encourage him to get up and go play, but it didn’t work.
I like the school. I liked the teachers, the student-teacher ratio, the schedule, the classes, the Director, and even the other kids in their classroom. I hope that the twins learn to love this. I hope this helps bring Carson out of his shell. I hope they won’t cry again in the morning.
It took me forever to get them out of the car. They were crying and kept locking the car door. Once we finally made it in, the Director and their main teacher met us at the door, and told me it’s best if I just tell them I love them, will be back later, and to have fun…then leave immediately. So I did. I could hear them crying from inside the car. It’s a horrible feeling. The Director called me 15 minutes later and told me that they had stopped crying and were helping prepare breakfast in the kitchen with the other students. She told me that they were doing fine and not to worry. I hope that’s true.
Hello 2010
A new year, a new decade, a new photo of Carson playing in the driveway.
Oh, and here is another one of him giving me his “Mr. Fussy Pants” snarl face.
ONE YEAR AGO: Tacky or Helpful?
THREE YEARS AGO: Congratulations Madame Speaker
Christmas with the Twins | memory lane
I can’t believe that I just had my third Christmas with the twins. That blows my mind to think about how fast it all went by. So, thanks to being in a sappy mood, here is a little trip down Memory Lane.
The red-head in the bottom right photo is my good friend Donna who came down to visit us at Christmas that year.
Christmas with a Twist
Christmas was a bit different this year. Santa came a full day early to the house, so the twins opened gift on the morning of Christmas Eve. The reason for this change in tradition is because the twins were scheduled to go visit their dad in Austin on Christmas Day around noon. I thought it would suck for them to open all of their cool new Santa toys only to have to leave them behind to take a road trip to Austin. This way they had a full day of playing with their goodies before heading over to Mark’s to open even more goodies at his house. It felt weird doing it that way, but it worked out great.
When they got up on Christmas Eve morning and I reminded them that Santa had brought gifts, Kate immediately said, “my make-up and my doll!” Such a smart, funny girl! They were groggy but excited when they entered the living room and saw their Santa loot. Strangely enough, the toy vacuum cleaner was the initial big hit with them. They spent most of the day vacuuming and fighting over who would vacuum next.
Carson got all kinds of transportation themed gifts — school bus, cars, tools, trucks, construction set, etc. Kate got a new doll, fake (plastic) make-up, purse, and other princess-in-training themed gifts.
On Christmas Day, I drove the twins to the halfway point between Houston and Austin and dropped the kids off with Mark. I’m sure they loved seeing the dogs (Maggie & Schatzie) again, and getting to spend another gift opening day with their dad. My mom headed to San Antonio to visit her brother, and Mark dropped the twins off with her on Sunday afternoon. So, the twins got to open gifts from the extended family over there. That’s essentially three Christmases for them! My mom and the twins will be coming home tomorrow, and I can’t wait to see them and all of their new goodies.
THREE YEARS AGO: Blood Sugar & Hiccups
Christmas Cake Decorating
After my mom returned from a trip to San Antonio to visit her brother, she taught the twins how to bake cakes. This was their first time helping at this level. Kate made a Christmas tree cake and Carson made a snowman cake. Both were yummy!
ONE YEAR AGO: Weekend Wrap-Up…Pre-Christmas
TWO YEARS AGO: Holiday Letter 2007
by Shannon
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