Mia and Calvin had their routine check ups to the dentist today and they both did great.
It is still very traumatic for Mia to get her teeth cleaned by the dentist, so I'm always super grateful when she doesn't have any cavities. We try so hard to brush and floss daily because we know that it will be awful if she ever has to get a cavity filled. Her mouth is really tiny, so there is some concern about space issues as she loses her baby teeth and gets her adult teeth, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there. She does have a couple of wiggly teeth, but none that have come out yet...one of these days.
About a year ago I realized that Calvin watching his sister get her teeth cleaned was making him anxious, so I started bringing a helper (today Grandma Cheri) and she waits out front with the kids while I go back with them one on one. Calvin did fantastic today, no tears and no trauma. What a big boy!
Asher will have his first teeth cleaning in a few weeks, he already has 12 teeth! And I think he has a few more that are coming in right now. His 1 year molars are already in and have been for awhile now. Time to start him on the dentist routine. :)
Thank you Lord for no cavities and good visits to the dentist!
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
Saturday, March 01, 2014
Happy March!
Aside from cute things the kids say every now and then, there's not much new news to report.
Mia had a kidney ultrasound at the beginning of the month that came back normal. We still do these every now and then because Mia still has some mild reflux in her bladder.
Calvin slid down the slide face first in his Sunday School classroom and hit the carpet resulting in a major large rug burn on his nose. It is so hard to keep him from playing with or picking at the scar. We're just hoping that there won't be a permanent scar when he finally heals.
Calvin has also taken to reading these days. He is recognizing more words and starting to sound out basic ones and loves to sit and read with anyone. It brings back such fond memories of Mia starting to read. I love how excited he gets when he can read a word.
Asher is becoming more verbal and it is easy to see that he understands so much. I can ask him to go and find his shoes in the morning and he will go over to the shoebox and bring me back one. His favorite activity these days is to find a tub of something and dump it all out. I'm not sure why that is so much fun for kids, but it is.
Thank you Lord for these little lives, what a precious gift they are!
Mia had a kidney ultrasound at the beginning of the month that came back normal. We still do these every now and then because Mia still has some mild reflux in her bladder.
Calvin slid down the slide face first in his Sunday School classroom and hit the carpet resulting in a major large rug burn on his nose. It is so hard to keep him from playing with or picking at the scar. We're just hoping that there won't be a permanent scar when he finally heals.
Calvin has also taken to reading these days. He is recognizing more words and starting to sound out basic ones and loves to sit and read with anyone. It brings back such fond memories of Mia starting to read. I love how excited he gets when he can read a word.
Asher is becoming more verbal and it is easy to see that he understands so much. I can ask him to go and find his shoes in the morning and he will go over to the shoebox and bring me back one. His favorite activity these days is to find a tub of something and dump it all out. I'm not sure why that is so much fun for kids, but it is.
Thank you Lord for these little lives, what a precious gift they are!
Monday, February 10, 2014
Check Up
Asher had his 1 year check up today and is doing great. He weighed in at 22 1/2 pounds, is now 31 1/2 inches long and very healthy. Praise God! His doctor is very happy with his progress and we are too.
I got to get away for the weekend, my first time away from Asher ever...so Daddy held down the fort while I went away to the coast with the girls in my bible study. We had such a fun time and I was so thankful for Brad letting me get away. I was just as happy to come home...I missed my babies, of course they had so much fun with Daddy and the grandparents that they told me to go away again....hehehe :)
I got to get away for the weekend, my first time away from Asher ever...so Daddy held down the fort while I went away to the coast with the girls in my bible study. We had such a fun time and I was so thankful for Brad letting me get away. I was just as happy to come home...I missed my babies, of course they had so much fun with Daddy and the grandparents that they told me to go away again....hehehe :)
Sunday, February 02, 2014
Happy 1st Birthday Asher!
It's hard to believe that it has been 1 year! You have definitely kept Mommy and Daddy on their toes this year. What a joy you are and we love watching you grow up.
It is true that God makes each baby different, you are definitely your own, unique person. I kept wanting to compare you to Mia and Calvin, but you kept wanting to do everything differently...I finally realized I should stop comparing!
You are so much fun, you have a joyful laugh and personality. You eat everything and when I say everything, I mean everything. We've lost many nerf balls this year because we find you trying to eat them. If it fits, you will try it. I have never fished so many different items out of a baby's mouth than yours. Thankfully, that is starting to subside, but not completely yet.
You love to sleep. Thanks to Daddy, you have become a very good sleeper. You are the only baby who has been able to fall asleep on their own at such an early age, we sure hope you continue to be a good sleeper.
You love music. When we turn on any music, you get very excited and start to dance a little. It brings a smile to our faces and we just so enjoy watching you find joy out of it.
You came into this world at 10 pounds 4 ounces and are probably close to 22 pounds now...we don't have an official weight on you, but you are very healthy and tall.
Some of your favorite words are: mama, ball, apple and bye. And you love to be outside. In fact, that is your favorite place to be.
We love you sweet baby, thank you for bringing us such joy!
Love Always and Forever,
Mommy, Daddy, Mia and Calvin!
Saturday, February 01, 2014
One Very Hungry Caterpillar
Today we celebrated Asher's 1st Birthday. We went with The Very Hungry Caterpillar theme because, well, Asher does really like to eat. We thought that would be cute and appropriate. Pinterest gave me quite a few ideas and it turned out so cute.
I've become quite "crunchy" and would prefer less artificial colors for my kids, so I used beet juice for my red coloring and spinach for the greens. The kids gobbled it up and thought it was great.
We made a caterpillar on our wall that featured one picture of Asher from each month up until 11 months. The kids thought that was so much fun.
Getting him to take a picture with the chalkboard was virtually impossible for our wiggly little caterpillar!
The cake though, was definitely a success...I think he liked it!
Did you notice his cute vest and bowtie?! Grandma Cheri made it for him using material inspired from the book, the bowtie has caterpillars on it...so cute!
I've become quite "crunchy" and would prefer less artificial colors for my kids, so I used beet juice for my red coloring and spinach for the greens. The kids gobbled it up and thought it was great.
We made a caterpillar on our wall that featured one picture of Asher from each month up until 11 months. The kids thought that was so much fun.
Getting him to take a picture with the chalkboard was virtually impossible for our wiggly little caterpillar!
The cake though, was definitely a success...I think he liked it!
Did you notice his cute vest and bowtie?! Grandma Cheri made it for him using material inspired from the book, the bowtie has caterpillars on it...so cute!
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