Owen loves to go to the bathroom with you. You need to announce that you're headed that way and wait until he joins you (or expect a tantrum on the other side of the door).
The other morning, we're in the bathroom and I'm peeing. He starts singing I start to bop my head and do a little dance.
This is our conversation:
Owen: Stop dancing Mommy.
Me: It's a good song, it's hard not to dance to.
(He starts to sing again-I start to dance again.)
Owen: STOP dancing Mommy.
Me: Ok, stop singing.
(He smiles and starts to sing and I start to dance.)
Owen: STOP dancing or I'm going to BAM you right off that toilet!
I start cracking up and can't stop for a good 10 minutes! Now everytime I think about it, I giggle.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
A very busy week indeed!
Owen and I have had a very busy and (mostly) fun filled week!
Monday:
Owen and I spent our morning at the DMV getting the new car registered. This was the only really non-fun thing on our agenda this week! I tried to make an appointment but the next available was 10/08 and you need to register your car within 10 days of the purchase and so we had to go in. It actually only took an hour and I had a bag o' fun packed that would last the whole morning, so I was relieved! Owen sat in his chair with his Thomas the Train Sticker book (THANKS, Angela & Jacob!) for about 30 minutes and played (opened and closed it, took the movie in and out, spun the movie round and round, never actually watched the movie) with the DVD player the rest of the time and then our number was up! This is where it got a little tricky. The counters are crazy high and go to MY shoulders, so I had to hold him and of course, he wants down. He starts putting my hair in my face and in my mouth and his hand down my shirt and really is doing anything he can to distract me from talking to the lady. Who was not to be distracted, she was all business and not amused by Owen's antics. But the task is completed and our car is insured and registered!! Pictures will come soon. I haven't even driven it yet, we're letting Matt enjoy it for a few weeks before we put both car seats in. We'll try to take a picture this weekend.
Tuesday:
Our Tuesday playgroup through us a little shower that was great fun! Although, I don't think it was intended, we got mostly books, which is fantastic, because Owen loves books and he says he can read them to baby brother! We also had delicious cupcakes from a local spot called Vanilla Moon, that had me on a complete sugar high for hours. Luckily, Owen was too busy playing to stop and eat one!
Owen reading one of his new books to Tyler:
Jade with the balloons:
Carson, who REALLY enjoyed his cupcake:
Wednesday:
Monday:
Owen and I spent our morning at the DMV getting the new car registered. This was the only really non-fun thing on our agenda this week! I tried to make an appointment but the next available was 10/08 and you need to register your car within 10 days of the purchase and so we had to go in. It actually only took an hour and I had a bag o' fun packed that would last the whole morning, so I was relieved! Owen sat in his chair with his Thomas the Train Sticker book (THANKS, Angela & Jacob!) for about 30 minutes and played (opened and closed it, took the movie in and out, spun the movie round and round, never actually watched the movie) with the DVD player the rest of the time and then our number was up! This is where it got a little tricky. The counters are crazy high and go to MY shoulders, so I had to hold him and of course, he wants down. He starts putting my hair in my face and in my mouth and his hand down my shirt and really is doing anything he can to distract me from talking to the lady. Who was not to be distracted, she was all business and not amused by Owen's antics. But the task is completed and our car is insured and registered!! Pictures will come soon. I haven't even driven it yet, we're letting Matt enjoy it for a few weeks before we put both car seats in. We'll try to take a picture this weekend.
Tuesday:
Our Tuesday playgroup through us a little shower that was great fun! Although, I don't think it was intended, we got mostly books, which is fantastic, because Owen loves books and he says he can read them to baby brother! We also had delicious cupcakes from a local spot called Vanilla Moon, that had me on a complete sugar high for hours. Luckily, Owen was too busy playing to stop and eat one!
Owen reading one of his new books to Tyler:
Jade with the balloons:
Carson, who REALLY enjoyed his cupcake:
Wednesday:
Today was the busiest! Matt's work threw him "surprise" shower. However, it turned out not to be a surprise, he was suspicious of a meeting that he was invited to that everyone else had on as "a private event". Anyway, Owen and I were invited and Owen had a blast running around the room throwing a beach ball at everyone's food and drinks! WARNING: Don't give a 2.5 year old a ball and not expect him to throw it.
It was fun and very generous, baby brother will not go without!
They (read Matt) made us do a stupid pose to cut the cake!
Matt showing off the goods:
Opening cute little baby clothes :
Owen on the way home, thanks VISA:
After Owen's nap we had our Wednesday playgroup, who also threw us a shower! Again, more delicious food and Vanilla Moon cupcakes! Honestly, I've never had so much sugar in one week and again, Owen wasn't interested. He takes his playgroup obligation very seriously and insists on playing the entire time!
This one has everyone, but Owen is sneaking in the back about to hit Luke on the head with a phone (pretty much the same order, but move Owen to the back and put Sam in the front):
THEN when we thought all the fun was over, we opened the door to a HUGE box from my family. A SURPRISE SHOWER IN A BOX! Everyone put something in, my mom, Mema, my aunts/uncles, all my brothers and sisters! It really was the sweetest, most thoughtful, thing ever and we could not feel more spoiled!
Owen opening his gift from Grandma Claudia
Super cute Big Brother/Little Brother matching shirts:
It sure was a fun day!!!
Matt showing off the goods:
Opening cute little baby clothes :
Owen on the way home, thanks VISA:
After Owen's nap we had our Wednesday playgroup, who also threw us a shower! Again, more delicious food and Vanilla Moon cupcakes! Honestly, I've never had so much sugar in one week and again, Owen wasn't interested. He takes his playgroup obligation very seriously and insists on playing the entire time!
We attempted to get all the kids together for a photo, but wrangling 7 toddlers isn't as easy as it sounds!
Almost there, missing Sam. From left to right (going up and down the slide): Owen, Sheri, Elin, Emma, Warner and Luke standing in front.
This one has everyone, but Owen is sneaking in the back about to hit Luke on the head with a phone (pretty much the same order, but move Owen to the back and put Sam in the front):
THEN when we thought all the fun was over, we opened the door to a HUGE box from my family. A SURPRISE SHOWER IN A BOX! Everyone put something in, my mom, Mema, my aunts/uncles, all my brothers and sisters! It really was the sweetest, most thoughtful, thing ever and we could not feel more spoiled!
The baby's room is full and I need to get organizing!
The box o' fun!
Owen opening his gift from Grandma Claudia
Super cute Big Brother/Little Brother matching shirts:
It sure was a fun day!!!Thursday:
I had my 36/37 week appointment. I had an ultrasound where the baby looked great, head down, in position, and is estimated to be 6lbs. My doctor has it set in her head that my due date is October 20th. This drives me nuts, because ALL my calculations and ALL the ultrasounds say October 13th and my tests have ALL been based on October 13th and yet the woman insisted on scheduling appointments through October and says I could go a full 42 weeks which is NOVEMBER 3RD! The woman has lost her mind and I still fully expect have this kid within the first two weeks of October. Yet, apparently I have very little say in the matter.
Also, our super good friends Angela and Mark (and of course Jacob) have an induction scheduled for next Wednesday, September 30th (original EDD of 10/06) so to think that I could go a full month past her, when I feel like we're due within a week of each other baffles my mind! I simply refuse to accept it!
I'm not really complaining. I've had a great pregnancy, blah, blah, blah.
Friday:
We're laying low.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Underdog!
Our playgroup friends Heather and Stella welcomed their new baby brother, Ozi into the family a few weeks ago and this morning we went to visit. He is just precious! When we first go there Owen was too excited to play and so I got to hold and snuggle little Ozi for a long time! He never made a peep. I hope my newborn is as sleepy and snuggly.
After about an hour, Owen walked over the swing where Ozi was and put a blanket on him. He said the baby needs to be nice cozy, never mind the fact that it was at least 80 degrees. It was so cute and sweet. Then he gently helped push the swing. Again, so cute.
Then he counted "1, 2, 3 UNDERDOG!" gives a nice hearty push and runs next to the swing! Both Heather and I stopped in our tracks to make sure that Owen hadn't actually pushed the new tiny baby out of his swing. Then we cracked up and Owen said "I think he likes it!". I calmly explained that babies really aren't ready for "underdogs", but thanks! Holy smokes!
As for our own baby brother, still no sign of his appearance. We have about 3-4 weeks to go. We ordered a gift for Owen from the baby, a Little Tykes workbench and it arrived at our door, just sitting there, unwrapped and ready to go. Owen was THRILLED! What could I do? I couldn't hide it, I couldn't not give him something from it! I did have him wait until daddy got home to open it. We gave him just the drill and the little car that you can "build" and he played and played with it all night! He kept thanking baby brother and he even gave the belly a kiss! Very sweet. We've hidden the box and he is going to really love it when we put the thing together and give it all to him once baby brother gets here! Here are a few pix of Owen hard at work.
Alright, if you haven't seen me in awhile, sit down! Here's a picture of the giant, bare 35 week belly! I had just worked out so, I'm clearly not at my loveliest, but give a girl a break.
Monday, September 14, 2009
The Preschool Search
Matt and I have decided to look for a school for Owen two or three days a week for a couple of months. Starting ASAP until we get into the groove of having two. I was actually against this idea at first. I feel like that's my job, taking care of Owen and his soon to be here baby brother. However, I agreed to look at a few places and I would love a week or two before the baby is here to get some stuff done! (I can clean and clean and there's a little tornado that seems to follow behind me. Plus, Owen isn't a fan of DEEP cleaning....I can't even mop when he's a wake because the kid will not stay off the wet floors.)
I've seen 3 schools so far and will look at one more on Thursday.
School 1-Edgewood Preschool
I found this listing on craigslist. It sounded great. A home-based school run by a retired older couple, both certified preschool teachers, one had been on the ECE Board at a local college. I call and set a visit with Dick and Diane! It's on a busy street, which immediately alarms me however, the it's well gated, like triple gated, so I'm comfortable the kids won't escape onto the road, but getting Owen in and out of the car with cars flying by at 50mph is a little bit scary. Dick greets me and in the house there are about 5 kids, ranging from 18 months to 4 years. They're all real quiet. Eerily quiet. Diane starts to show me around and there are lots of rooms dedicated to the children, the front room is all books, stuffed animals and puzzles. The patio has a playhouse and tricycles. One room has dress up, a kitchen, and tons of pretend play things. Then there's the Preschool room, where Diane says the "older" kids have school. Would Owen partake? No. What do the "younger" kids do for academics? Flashcards. But she says, they don't have to pay attention. They believe in lots and lots of free play. Now that she mentions it, I don't see any artwork or crafts or anything around. Finally we go outside and see the play area and garden. The toys are old and cob-webby. There are chickens and fish and turtles. Owen loves it and doesn't want to leave. I hate it and can't wait to get out of there. The kids never spoke, they just followed us around silently. They weren't ever doing anything structured the entire time we were there, for an hour and frankly, it just felt strange. NO THANKS!
School 2-Belmont Learning Center
This is a community based program. It's a school-school. Owen instantly loves the classroom setup and starts to play. I like all the arts and crafts that already up and it's only the first week the school opened. It's colorful and active and there are kids laughing, talking and crying! That's what I'm looking for! I don't love the teachers that I see. They're blunt, sharp and don't seem very patient. The crying kid is ignored on the chair. One kid is crawling to put the date on the calendar and is sharply told "TO WALK". Finally, one kid is brought in from the playground with a bloody face and when the director asks what happens the teacher says "I don't know, I didn't see it and she won't stop crying." I'm certain my eyes pop out of my head, since the director quickly excuses herself. So although I didn't love our experience, I didn't actually hate it. Having been a teacher, I know things happen, you can turn your back for a second and kid can fall off the slide. I don't know why that crying kid was being ignored, he could have just kicked another kid in the balls and was having a time out (reluctantly). There aren't any openings anyway, which I see as a good sign and was put on the waiting list. Again, Owen didn't want to leave.
School 3-The Wonder Years
This is another school-school and is literally walkable from our house. We pull up and it's actually in the back of a Tongan Church....but it's not affiliated, which is good since we're clearly not Tongan. The high school is also a stone's throw away and as I get Owen out of the car, I see and smell (pot, weed, you know, SMELL) a student headed to school. Not great, but what can you do? We meet with the director and take a tour. This place is cute. It could use some updating and fancy-ing up, but over all it's well appointed, lots of artwork and crafts and just overall kid friendly. The kids in each room are actively engaged in some project. They're laughing and talking, actually no crying anywhere to be found. They have a music room, an indoor gym/mat room, an art room, a library and great outdoor spaces. The teachers are all very sweet and patient and welcoming. I like it. There are of course, no openings! We're on the wait list. Fingers are crossed.
School 4-Edison Montessori
I have no idea what to expect. I don't have any experience with Montessori, but it's also walkable and they do have openings. We'll see!
I've seen 3 schools so far and will look at one more on Thursday.
School 1-Edgewood Preschool
I found this listing on craigslist. It sounded great. A home-based school run by a retired older couple, both certified preschool teachers, one had been on the ECE Board at a local college. I call and set a visit with Dick and Diane! It's on a busy street, which immediately alarms me however, the it's well gated, like triple gated, so I'm comfortable the kids won't escape onto the road, but getting Owen in and out of the car with cars flying by at 50mph is a little bit scary. Dick greets me and in the house there are about 5 kids, ranging from 18 months to 4 years. They're all real quiet. Eerily quiet. Diane starts to show me around and there are lots of rooms dedicated to the children, the front room is all books, stuffed animals and puzzles. The patio has a playhouse and tricycles. One room has dress up, a kitchen, and tons of pretend play things. Then there's the Preschool room, where Diane says the "older" kids have school. Would Owen partake? No. What do the "younger" kids do for academics? Flashcards. But she says, they don't have to pay attention. They believe in lots and lots of free play. Now that she mentions it, I don't see any artwork or crafts or anything around. Finally we go outside and see the play area and garden. The toys are old and cob-webby. There are chickens and fish and turtles. Owen loves it and doesn't want to leave. I hate it and can't wait to get out of there. The kids never spoke, they just followed us around silently. They weren't ever doing anything structured the entire time we were there, for an hour and frankly, it just felt strange. NO THANKS!
School 2-Belmont Learning Center
This is a community based program. It's a school-school. Owen instantly loves the classroom setup and starts to play. I like all the arts and crafts that already up and it's only the first week the school opened. It's colorful and active and there are kids laughing, talking and crying! That's what I'm looking for! I don't love the teachers that I see. They're blunt, sharp and don't seem very patient. The crying kid is ignored on the chair. One kid is crawling to put the date on the calendar and is sharply told "TO WALK". Finally, one kid is brought in from the playground with a bloody face and when the director asks what happens the teacher says "I don't know, I didn't see it and she won't stop crying." I'm certain my eyes pop out of my head, since the director quickly excuses herself. So although I didn't love our experience, I didn't actually hate it. Having been a teacher, I know things happen, you can turn your back for a second and kid can fall off the slide. I don't know why that crying kid was being ignored, he could have just kicked another kid in the balls and was having a time out (reluctantly). There aren't any openings anyway, which I see as a good sign and was put on the waiting list. Again, Owen didn't want to leave.
School 3-The Wonder Years
This is another school-school and is literally walkable from our house. We pull up and it's actually in the back of a Tongan Church....but it's not affiliated, which is good since we're clearly not Tongan. The high school is also a stone's throw away and as I get Owen out of the car, I see and smell (pot, weed, you know, SMELL) a student headed to school. Not great, but what can you do? We meet with the director and take a tour. This place is cute. It could use some updating and fancy-ing up, but over all it's well appointed, lots of artwork and crafts and just overall kid friendly. The kids in each room are actively engaged in some project. They're laughing and talking, actually no crying anywhere to be found. They have a music room, an indoor gym/mat room, an art room, a library and great outdoor spaces. The teachers are all very sweet and patient and welcoming. I like it. There are of course, no openings! We're on the wait list. Fingers are crossed.
School 4-Edison Montessori
I have no idea what to expect. I don't have any experience with Montessori, but it's also walkable and they do have openings. We'll see!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Ready!
I'm so glad that this pregnancy is still flying by! I am so ready to have this little guy.
I'm dying to see if he looks just like Owen or completely different. I know they're already different in a few ways:
1) Owen loved exercise in the womb. I worked out everyday and never felt exhausted. This little guy, not so much. I still workout (I try for every other day) but from the beginning to now, it completely wipes me out for the rest of the day. I have to nap and drink at least 64oz of water each day I work out.
2) Owen was active in the belly. Lots of kicks and jabs and sharp, spastic movements. Similar to how he is now=fast and constant! Baby brother is also very active, but he makes HUGE rolls that shifts the weight of my entire stomach. You can see a huge ball on one side rooooollllll to the other side.
We have very little to do before he gets here, get the car seat bassinet out and clean 'em and we're ready!
I'm really just looking forward to getting into the routine of having two and YES, I know it'll be a challenge and exhausting, but I'm ready to get it under way. I'm want our family complete and both our boys here. I also want out of maternity clothes, a bottle of champagne and a 2 hour run (not necessarily at the same time or in that order!).
Less than 6 weeks.
I'm dying to see if he looks just like Owen or completely different. I know they're already different in a few ways:
1) Owen loved exercise in the womb. I worked out everyday and never felt exhausted. This little guy, not so much. I still workout (I try for every other day) but from the beginning to now, it completely wipes me out for the rest of the day. I have to nap and drink at least 64oz of water each day I work out.
2) Owen was active in the belly. Lots of kicks and jabs and sharp, spastic movements. Similar to how he is now=fast and constant! Baby brother is also very active, but he makes HUGE rolls that shifts the weight of my entire stomach. You can see a huge ball on one side rooooollllll to the other side.
We have very little to do before he gets here, get the car seat bassinet out and clean 'em and we're ready!
I'm really just looking forward to getting into the routine of having two and YES, I know it'll be a challenge and exhausting, but I'm ready to get it under way. I'm want our family complete and both our boys here. I also want out of maternity clothes, a bottle of champagne and a 2 hour run (not necessarily at the same time or in that order!).
Less than 6 weeks.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Enjoying our health!
So we've still been feeling great, so we hit the gym, playgroups, a few parks and the San Jose Discovery Museum.
Nothing else really going on around here! Just waiting for baby brother.....6 weeks to go!
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