Katie & I had a lovely afternoon browsing Barnes & Noble while drinking our delicious Starbucks :)
(Thank you Mom for watching the boys!)
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November 27, 2011
A Family of Four
David and I are so happy to introduce ...
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| Lucas David Thompson! Born 11/18/11 6 lbs 13 ozs, 19 inches long  |
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| Big brother Jordan & Lucas |
Life has changed once again in the Thompson household! We are all adjusting to being a family of four and it is an adjustment, that's for sure. I forgot how many diapers & clothes a newborn goes through. Lucas is (so far) a very easy baby! He sleeps a good 3-4 hours at a time during the day which I am so thankful for as it enables me to get things done around the house & spend time with Jordan. He is rarely fussy, dislikes diaper changes (as all babies do), and tolerates his big brother as Jordan tries to 'play' with him (somewhat roughly at times, I must admit). Lucas looks very serious & contemplative, even suspicious at times, when he is awake. I like to imagine he's thinking "why are you making these silly and scary faces at me? I know you mean something to me, but right now I'm not sure why. Can you leave me be? I have more important things to do, like sleeping and eating".
Jordan is enjoying the role of big brother. It is so cute to hear him comfort Lucas when he starts to cry -- "it's okay baby!! I'm here. It's okay baby". The hardest part is my active & loving big boy does not understand that he cannot roll over on Lucas, run his trucks over him, or grab his hands and vigorously shake them. It has been quite a transition and a period of teaching/learning, but we're getting there :) Jordan likes to help with diaper changes as well. By that I mean he stands there holding his nose exclaiming "Baby Lucas went poo poo! Stinky!". So very helpful isn't he? :)
David & I are taking it one day at a time. Some days are more challenging than others, but we wouldn't trade them for anything :)
Jordan is enjoying the role of big brother. It is so cute to hear him comfort Lucas when he starts to cry -- "it's okay baby!! I'm here. It's okay baby". The hardest part is my active & loving big boy does not understand that he cannot roll over on Lucas, run his trucks over him, or grab his hands and vigorously shake them. It has been quite a transition and a period of teaching/learning, but we're getting there :) Jordan likes to help with diaper changes as well. By that I mean he stands there holding his nose exclaiming "Baby Lucas went poo poo! Stinky!". So very helpful isn't he? :)
David & I are taking it one day at a time. Some days are more challenging than others, but we wouldn't trade them for anything :)
October 24, 2011
Preschool
My big boy started preschool two weeks ago!! When David & I found a preschool that had an opening & they accepted him, I was ecstatic. We had known for some time that Jordan was ready for preschool, and needed it socially (way too much energy to be cooped up at home!). I am so thankful that my boy loves preschool :) He looks forward to it, makes a beeline for the toys when he's dropped off (mom who?), and always comes running to me with a smile on his face when I pick him up. Jordan goes two mornings a week, comes home, has lunch & then naps. Tuesday & Thursday - my favorite days of the week!
A funny note about the preschool application: I was asked to list Jordan's strengths, weaknesses, and other character traits. "Is your child a leader or a follower? Please give example". "Is your child shy or confident? Please give example". As I was working through this (and reading the questions aloud) my brother jokingly asked if Jordan was applying for a job. Let me tell you, it felt that way! I resisted the urge to type up a single spaced paper on how my child was bright, articulate, friendly, and just the bestest little guy around!!
Halloween is around the corner & Jordan is going to be an orchestra conductor! We will make him a baton (that might not be a good idea actually ... . While I am sure Jordan has grown, my hope is that he will still fit into his tuxedo from March (ring bearer in a wedding). If he does not fit into it, then his costume will be non existent. Maybe I'll have him carry a pumpkin around and he can be Peter Peter pumpkin eater. Food for thought. :)
September 22, 2011
What A Summer It Has Been!
This summer was adventurous and fun! David was home the month of July & we loved having him around all the time. Mommy didn't like it so much when Daddy went back to work & Jordan had to re-learn all over again that Mommy is the boss :)
In July, we went camping for a week with David's family in Northern California. Our goal is for this to be an annual event & Jordan LOVED it. His favorite activity was standing in the river & throwing rocks. He could have done it for hours on end. It was probably the only time he's ever been told "Go ahead! Throw rocks!" (just as long as it was not aimed at someone, which did happen a few times). Our little boy got very dirty, as little boys should while camping. It's an unwritten rule.
The potty training started ... and it has not ended! Actually it's stalled at the moment. There have been funny moments, frustrating moments and moments of "wouldn't it be great if he could just change his own diaper?". In an effort to embrace the big boy idea, Jordan has gone from diapers to pull ups. It has not quite made a difference in the overall scheme of things, but it makes me feel like we're going in the right direction :) The only hitch is when we run out of all the tow truck (Mater) pull ups & have to use the Lightening ones. Oh yes, the entire bag has been pulled out & inspected until Jordan is absolutely sure there is no more tow truck & he has no choice but to wear the Lightning ones. Thankfully he's learned that he needs to put all pull ups back on the shelf - I don't care if it's haphazard, as long as it's not all over the floor!
In other news, the transition from crib to big boy bed was a much smoother transition than potty training (I think almost anything is a much smoother transition than potty training!). I think we had maybe two rough nights and that was it. (Or I could have just chosen not to remember if it was more than two nights). We were so happy & thankful to receive a 'new to us' bed from my cousin's family. My uncle made a car bed for his grandson & they have passed the bed down to us. Jordan LOVES it! Every night he crawls into bed to read a book with either Mommy or Daddy (until lately, when I have to sit on the floor because I have a hard time getting in/out of the bed!).
In July, we went camping for a week with David's family in Northern California. Our goal is for this to be an annual event & Jordan LOVED it. His favorite activity was standing in the river & throwing rocks. He could have done it for hours on end. It was probably the only time he's ever been told "Go ahead! Throw rocks!" (just as long as it was not aimed at someone, which did happen a few times). Our little boy got very dirty, as little boys should while camping. It's an unwritten rule.
The potty training started ... and it has not ended! Actually it's stalled at the moment. There have been funny moments, frustrating moments and moments of "wouldn't it be great if he could just change his own diaper?". In an effort to embrace the big boy idea, Jordan has gone from diapers to pull ups. It has not quite made a difference in the overall scheme of things, but it makes me feel like we're going in the right direction :) The only hitch is when we run out of all the tow truck (Mater) pull ups & have to use the Lightening ones. Oh yes, the entire bag has been pulled out & inspected until Jordan is absolutely sure there is no more tow truck & he has no choice but to wear the Lightning ones. Thankfully he's learned that he needs to put all pull ups back on the shelf - I don't care if it's haphazard, as long as it's not all over the floor!
In other news, the transition from crib to big boy bed was a much smoother transition than potty training (I think almost anything is a much smoother transition than potty training!). I think we had maybe two rough nights and that was it. (Or I could have just chosen not to remember if it was more than two nights). We were so happy & thankful to receive a 'new to us' bed from my cousin's family. My uncle made a car bed for his grandson & they have passed the bed down to us. Jordan LOVES it! Every night he crawls into bed to read a book with either Mommy or Daddy (until lately, when I have to sit on the floor because I have a hard time getting in/out of the bed!).
You may notice that Jordan's room looks different (for those of you who have seen it before). David and I recently repainted the room as we got it ready for Jordan to share with his baby brother, who will be making his appearance at the end of November (or at the beginning, if he wants to be like his big brother!).
Hopefully I will get at least two more posts in before Lucas is born :) With a 2 1/2 year old & a pregnant momma, life gets interesting!
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