Well I have many things to update you about.
1) AJ had a great Christmas. He wasn't too interested in the presents, but he loved all of the decorations...lol.
2) AJ now says "Chrissy" for Christmas.
3) AJ is going to be a big brother!!
4) AJ has been talking so much lately. Still not clearly, but I do know there are words in there. I just feel so bad when I can't understand him. We are going to try giving extra speech therapy another try sometime in 2009 again.
I'll try to post some pictures from Christmas a bit later.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Gift Giving
Every year for birthday's and holidays loved ones give AJ gifts that he won't play with. For some reason people think by not telling me what they are getting they are keeping the surprise. NEWSFLASH, AJ doesn't understand the whole gift giving phenomenon, so telling me what you are getting him will probably end up saving you some money. Now I try not to be too overbearing, but I have a pretty good idea of what the kid will like and not like. I thought I would make things easier for everyone this year by creating an amazon wish list. (look over to the left). Happy shopping.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
MILK!
AJ is potty trained but he still has accidents when he sleeps so we put him in a pull-up. If he drinks anything after 8pm he will soak through his pullup wetting his blankets. He goes to bed around 9: or 9:30 so 8pm is the magic time.
So earlier this week AJ asked me for some milk around 8pm and I said no. We argued about it and he gave up because I wasn't breaking. Well an hour and a half later I noticed he was very quiet. I check his computer and he isn't there. I thought maybe he went to the bathroom so I went to check; the bathroom was dark and empty. Well I turn and look in the kitchen and guess what I found?
AJ was watching me like a dear in headlights with a full cup of milk in one hand and the half gallon of soy milk in the other. My boy figured that if I wasn't going to get him a cup of milk he'd do it himself...lol.
As much as I wanted to I couldn't get angry with his independence and cuteness...lol. I cleaned up the milk he spilled on the floor and let him have his cup of milk.
So earlier this week AJ asked me for some milk around 8pm and I said no. We argued about it and he gave up because I wasn't breaking. Well an hour and a half later I noticed he was very quiet. I check his computer and he isn't there. I thought maybe he went to the bathroom so I went to check; the bathroom was dark and empty. Well I turn and look in the kitchen and guess what I found?
AJ was watching me like a dear in headlights with a full cup of milk in one hand and the half gallon of soy milk in the other. My boy figured that if I wasn't going to get him a cup of milk he'd do it himself...lol.
As much as I wanted to I couldn't get angry with his independence and cuteness...lol. I cleaned up the milk he spilled on the floor and let him have his cup of milk.
The Art of the Arguement
Well AJ has learned to argue. He doesn't argue with me about things like what he'll wear or what he wants to do. He's been argueing with me over candy and milk...lol. Here is a typical candy conversation.
AJ: Candy?
ME: No
AJ: Candy!
Me: No
AJ: Candy, candy, candy candy candy
ME: No, no, no, no, no
(Here is where he tries to pull a bugs bunny on me)
AJ: No
ME: No candy
AJ: No no nononononono
ME: (shaking my head) No candy
AJ: (shaking his head) CANDY!
and repeat...lol.
AJ: Candy?
ME: No
AJ: Candy!
Me: No
AJ: Candy, candy, candy candy candy
ME: No, no, no, no, no
(Here is where he tries to pull a bugs bunny on me)
AJ: No
ME: No candy
AJ: No no nononononono
ME: (shaking my head) No candy
AJ: (shaking his head) CANDY!
and repeat...lol.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Boys will be boys.
So AJ has discovered that the light bulb gets really hot when it's on for a while. He also realized that if he puts something next to the hot bulb it burns. SO ... he decided to put one of his most favorite blankets in the world over the hot light bulb and left the room. Yup, you guessed it. There is now a burned hole in the middle of the friggin clock blanket.
If you don't already know, AJ has two identical blankets. They have a clock and some fish on it. He's had these blankets since he was an infant. It is an understatement to say he simply loves these blanketes. If me and the blankets were in a burning building AJ would risk his life to save the blankets.
So for him to damage one blanket is a tough thing. He keeps giving it to me asking me to "fix" it and I can't explain to him that it's burnt and can't be fixed. Since he's had these blankets for over 6yrs I dont even think we can replace the stupid thing.
Taria
If you don't already know, AJ has two identical blankets. They have a clock and some fish on it. He's had these blankets since he was an infant. It is an understatement to say he simply loves these blanketes. If me and the blankets were in a burning building AJ would risk his life to save the blankets.
So for him to damage one blanket is a tough thing. He keeps giving it to me asking me to "fix" it and I can't explain to him that it's burnt and can't be fixed. Since he's had these blankets for over 6yrs I dont even think we can replace the stupid thing.
Taria
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
President Barack Obama
I am so proud today. I am proud that I can tell my children that they can truly be anything they want to be if they put in hard work and dedication. I am proud because I can tell my children that they can be the president of the united states if they want to be. I am most proud to be a part of this historic event in our history. I am greatful that this event has happened in my lifetime.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween!!
AJ had a great time today. At school they had a Halloween party. AJ played bowling, ring toss, and another game I wasn't quite sure what it was...lol. We attempted to go ToTing this evening, but AJ really wasn't into it and we decided to go home where he would be happier. He did enjoy the bag of lollipops I gave him because I knew he wouldn't really want to go out.
He did learn how to say Trick or Treat however he only says it when prompted.
and a quick video....
He did learn how to say Trick or Treat however he only says it when prompted.
and a quick video....
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Halloween.
Ok ok ok, I know I haven't been the greatest blogger last month and this month, but I'll be much better next month.
Quick recap.
My husband's birthday was on the 10th (Happy Birthday Sweetie) and his mom came to visit from South Carolina as a surprise. I think AJ enjoyed that more than my husband because he was all about the grandma that weekend...lol. For a the next day or two after she left AJ would go to the bedroom door and knock waiting for her to open it. It was too cute, but I had to explain that grandma went home and she would be back next summer.
October 19th was my birthday (Happy Birthday to me) and it was very low key. DH (darling husband) had to work so AJ and I just lounged around the house all day. It was really nice because the rule was: As long as AJ didn't do anything dangerous he could do whatever he wanted if he left me alone...lol. He did a great job and made a HUGE mess in the process...lol.
Tomorrow is Halloween and YES I already got AJ's costume. Last year I was one of those unprepared moms who was out hunting down a costume the night before Halloween only 1hr before all the stores closed. It was such a sad sight. His school is going to have a Halloween party so I'll attend that and get some pictures so you can see the little guy in his costume. It should be a fun day. I've decided that we are not going to go out trick or treating. We may go up and down our street and that's it but I haven't made a decision yet.
Taria
Quick recap.
My husband's birthday was on the 10th (Happy Birthday Sweetie) and his mom came to visit from South Carolina as a surprise. I think AJ enjoyed that more than my husband because he was all about the grandma that weekend...lol. For a the next day or two after she left AJ would go to the bedroom door and knock waiting for her to open it. It was too cute, but I had to explain that grandma went home and she would be back next summer.
October 19th was my birthday (Happy Birthday to me) and it was very low key. DH (darling husband) had to work so AJ and I just lounged around the house all day. It was really nice because the rule was: As long as AJ didn't do anything dangerous he could do whatever he wanted if he left me alone...lol. He did a great job and made a HUGE mess in the process...lol.
Tomorrow is Halloween and YES I already got AJ's costume. Last year I was one of those unprepared moms who was out hunting down a costume the night before Halloween only 1hr before all the stores closed. It was such a sad sight. His school is going to have a Halloween party so I'll attend that and get some pictures so you can see the little guy in his costume. It should be a fun day. I've decided that we are not going to go out trick or treating. We may go up and down our street and that's it but I haven't made a decision yet.
Taria
Sunday, October 5, 2008
September was a blur
Wow, September went by so fast. Here is an AJ update.
He is doing very well in school. He is really starting to verbalize more. We just have to work on his diction and pronunciation. I think getting him the computer last year was the best thing we could have done for his vocabulary. He has taken to singing the songs he hears as he plays in his room. It is really quite sweet.
AJ has also become more defiant. I hope it's just him testing some of the extra freedom I've given him, but it's really starting to wear on my nerves.
Last week we discovered (the hard way) that AJ is allergic to peanuts. The frustrating part is he's had peanut butter before, and he actually likes it. So aparently his body just decided to develop a very serious allergy to it so now....no more peanut products EVER (or at least until we have him tested again in about 5yrs). The doctor gave him a prescription for an eppi pen and now i have stack full of forms I have to fill out for his school to allow them to use it if necessary.
Here are a few pictures from the last month.
AJ's Birthday...
At the park with Bryanna...
Taria
He is doing very well in school. He is really starting to verbalize more. We just have to work on his diction and pronunciation. I think getting him the computer last year was the best thing we could have done for his vocabulary. He has taken to singing the songs he hears as he plays in his room. It is really quite sweet.
AJ has also become more defiant. I hope it's just him testing some of the extra freedom I've given him, but it's really starting to wear on my nerves.
Last week we discovered (the hard way) that AJ is allergic to peanuts. The frustrating part is he's had peanut butter before, and he actually likes it. So aparently his body just decided to develop a very serious allergy to it so now....no more peanut products EVER (or at least until we have him tested again in about 5yrs). The doctor gave him a prescription for an eppi pen and now i have stack full of forms I have to fill out for his school to allow them to use it if necessary.
Here are a few pictures from the last month.
AJ's Birthday...
At the park with Bryanna...
Taria
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