Something like this has gone around Facebook. It's raining this morning and Zack wanted to use the computer, so instead I asked him these questions. The answers to the questions are Zack's verbatum. I think after a while Zack was just giving silly answers just to make me laugh, it was still fun though!
1. What is something mom always says to you?
clean up
2. What makes Mom happy?
when i buckle myself
3. What makes Mom sad?
When Aaron and me be bad together
4. How does your mom make you laugh?
"the yogurt one in the banana."
5.What was your mom like as a child?
me
6. How old is your mom?
33
7. How tall is your mom?
33....(me laughing).....How tall are you mommy?
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
play the computer
9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
cry (I think he may have thought I asked what HE does when mommy's not around!)
10. What is your Mom very good at?
playing computer
11. If Mom became famous what would it be for?
Mickey
... I rephrased the question: If I went on TV, what do you think I'd be doing.
dancing
12. What is your mom not very good at?
Not good at taking paper off that one (he points to the printer.)
13. What does your mom do for her job?
Use the computer
14. What is your mom's favorite food?
macaroni and cheese
15. What makes you proud of your mom?
she gives me a hug....and a kiss too (then we had a hug and kiss!)
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
a mommy
17. What do you and your mom do together?
play on the computer (notice a theme here...he wants to play on the computer.)
18. How are you and your mom the same?
whatever...
19. How are you and your mom different?
to get different, you just click on the button. Let me show you... (he reached for the mouse.)
20. How do you know your mom loves you?
says i love this much up to the sky! (we had another hug!!!)
September 22, 2009
September 17, 2009
Aaron goes to the dentist
Today was Aaron's first visit to the dentist. Zachary went to the dentist too, but he's an old pro at this by now. Zack went first to 'show' Aaron how its done. I was really impressed with Zack. He sat in the dentist chair and as soon as the hygentist reclined the chair he propped his mouth open nice and big!! The last time Zack went to the dentist (his first time) he had 4 cavities!!!! He was sent to a pediatric specialist for the fillings. I learned today that the specialist only filled 3 of the 4 cavities. The dentist was asking me why they only filled 3 of them. I had no idea. I thought they were all done. So Zack has no NEW cavities, but the last one still needs to be filled.
The fact that Zack had 4 cavities led me to schedule Aaron an appointment with the dentist. The pediatrician said kids don't need to go until age 3, but given Zack's record, I wanted to get Aaron in earlier.
When it came to Aaron's turn, he climbed right up on the chair. The hygentist played around with him a little, let him touch and play with the tool and he seemed ok. He looked like someone who's been going to the dentist for a long time...a little tense, stoic and unsure of what the dr. would say!
Aaron opened his mouth when the hygentist (named Eren) asked, but he kept closing and biting down on the instruments as soon as she put them in his mouth. She was able to clean the front teeth, then Aaron had enough and climbed out of the chair. She said for a 1 yr old he did great!!
Aaron wasnt as cooperative for the dentist, he giggled and grinned at him, but wouldn't open up.
So we left with new Diego toothbrushes, spongebob toothpaste and stickers. The boys were as happy as could be then! We'll see how it goes in 6 months!!
(I keep forgetting to take my camera!!!)
The fact that Zack had 4 cavities led me to schedule Aaron an appointment with the dentist. The pediatrician said kids don't need to go until age 3, but given Zack's record, I wanted to get Aaron in earlier.
When it came to Aaron's turn, he climbed right up on the chair. The hygentist played around with him a little, let him touch and play with the tool and he seemed ok. He looked like someone who's been going to the dentist for a long time...a little tense, stoic and unsure of what the dr. would say!
Aaron opened his mouth when the hygentist (named Eren) asked, but he kept closing and biting down on the instruments as soon as she put them in his mouth. She was able to clean the front teeth, then Aaron had enough and climbed out of the chair. She said for a 1 yr old he did great!!
Aaron wasnt as cooperative for the dentist, he giggled and grinned at him, but wouldn't open up.
So we left with new Diego toothbrushes, spongebob toothpaste and stickers. The boys were as happy as could be then! We'll see how it goes in 6 months!!
(I keep forgetting to take my camera!!!)
September 15, 2009
Missing Bubie!
The last couple of days Zack has been playing a little game. He says he's gonna go on an airplane and go see Bubie (in Miami Beach.) Sometimes he takes Aaron with him, sometimes Aaron doesn't want to go on the imaginary airplane, yet he makes it to pretend miami beach!
But Zack has been pretending to be either visiting or playing with his Bubie alot lately. I think he really you Bubie!!!!!!
...on a side but relatd note: this morning, Zack and Aaron were playing and decided to "take a bus" to see Bubie. The bus was the dog's crate. Well, they locked themselved inside!! One second they're playing laughing and giggling, then next its paniced cries!!
But Zack has been pretending to be either visiting or playing with his Bubie alot lately. I think he really you Bubie!!!!!!
...on a side but relatd note: this morning, Zack and Aaron were playing and decided to "take a bus" to see Bubie. The bus was the dog's crate. Well, they locked themselved inside!! One second they're playing laughing and giggling, then next its paniced cries!!
Anti-Social
Everyday that Zack goes to preschool, we receive a daily report. There's always an extra note at the bottom to personalize it to each child. Zack has received "Zachary did very well writing his name today." and "Zachary was very excited to eat his Spongebob yogurt."
Today we received a message that said, "Zachary worked very hard to put puzzles pieces together today. However, we've noticed that he interact or play much with the other kids. We're going to work on his social skills this year." hmmmmmm.
Does this sound like anyone I'm married to??? (I really am afraid of Zack picking up on (or rather, inheriting) Dave's less than stellar traits.)
In Zack's defense, he was very upset when I dropped him off at school this morning. Today was the first time he cried, he was almost histerical. When he's like this, he does tend to be more introverted. On the other hand, Zack has proclaimed that he doesn't like people looking at him. (except mommy and daddy.) Some days he picks up friends like a magnet, others he just wants to do his own thing. (I'm a little annoyed at how the teachers handled, rather didn't handle, this situation too! I won't get into it, but they definately made me late to class when I was looking at being 10 minutes early upon arrival to the school.)
I think today he probably just wanted to do his own thing. I also do not think that the teachers really encourage peer-peer play. They have circle time and activity "stations". Except for the play kitchen "station", all the other are really solo activities...like the computer games, coloring/drawing, writing center, book/library station.
We'll see how "social" Zack is on Wednesday!
Today we received a message that said, "Zachary worked very hard to put puzzles pieces together today. However, we've noticed that he interact or play much with the other kids. We're going to work on his social skills this year." hmmmmmm.
Does this sound like anyone I'm married to??? (I really am afraid of Zack picking up on (or rather, inheriting) Dave's less than stellar traits.)
In Zack's defense, he was very upset when I dropped him off at school this morning. Today was the first time he cried, he was almost histerical. When he's like this, he does tend to be more introverted. On the other hand, Zack has proclaimed that he doesn't like people looking at him. (except mommy and daddy.) Some days he picks up friends like a magnet, others he just wants to do his own thing. (I'm a little annoyed at how the teachers handled, rather didn't handle, this situation too! I won't get into it, but they definately made me late to class when I was looking at being 10 minutes early upon arrival to the school.)
I think today he probably just wanted to do his own thing. I also do not think that the teachers really encourage peer-peer play. They have circle time and activity "stations". Except for the play kitchen "station", all the other are really solo activities...like the computer games, coloring/drawing, writing center, book/library station.
We'll see how "social" Zack is on Wednesday!
September 10, 2009
Jumping
Its seems like such a minor acomplishment to others, but to me, when my children learn how to jump, its just as big as walking! Ok, maybe not quite, but its up there! I was trying to teach Zack how to jump from the time he was about 14 months old. He didn't get airborn until about 21 months though. I chalked that up to him being a chubby baby; he had a lot of weight to lift! lol.
Aaron made his first two-footed jump today on his bed...and it was a BIG jump! He jumped about 18 inches forward!!! All day now he's jumping around like a frog! He crouches down in a froggies position and leaps forward. I told he looks like a froggy and now he's ribbiting too! Oh, and Aaron is currently 22 months, so maybe Zack wasn't so far behind.
Aaron made his first two-footed jump today on his bed...and it was a BIG jump! He jumped about 18 inches forward!!! All day now he's jumping around like a frog! He crouches down in a froggies position and leaps forward. I told he looks like a froggy and now he's ribbiting too! Oh, and Aaron is currently 22 months, so maybe Zack wasn't so far behind.
September 1, 2009
The maiden voyage
On Sunday, we finally went and got the bicycle that we told Zack he was getting for his birthday. Dave put it together and away they went! Zack road around on the basketball court near our house for a little bit. Then Dave took him over to Tudek Park, where they have alot of walking trails.
...now that's where he always wants to go to ride his bike! (thanks dave!)
August 31, 2009
Aaron without Zack
Zack has been in preschool for a week now (3 days per week) and I think Aaron enjoys having mommy all to himself, yet he definately misses his big brother. Almost always, the first thing out of Aaron's mouth in the morning is "Zack??" And most mornings, Zack is still sleeping, but lately I have to say "Zack is at school." I think it takes Aaron a few minutes to take this in, but then realizes he can now play with all of Zack's toys without having to fight over them. And he can drag mommy around wherever, whenever he wants now.
Yet when its time to go pick up Zack from school, Aaron's the one that dragging me out the door. "Come on! Zack! school!" he says to me.
Yet when its time to go pick up Zack from school, Aaron's the one that dragging me out the door. "Come on! Zack! school!" he says to me.
August 24, 2009
First Day of Pre-school
Today was Zack's first day of preschool!! I would have photos however the airline had only delivered 2 out of our 3 bags when I left this morning...and of course, my camera was in the missing bag. Thankfully, the luggage was here when I got back home after class.
Zack's first day of pre-school started much better than his first day of daycare 3 years ago! His first day 3 years ago was filled with screams, tears and alot of kicking. (This routine continued until I took him out of daycare after Aaron was born!)
This time around Zack was just a little shy, but warmed up really quickly. When I came to pick him up after lunch, the teachers said he fit right in and had a great day!
Its funny, he just turned 4 two days ago, yet he's about an inch or two taller than most of the other kids in his class.
We stopped at the park after I picked up Zack; Aaron was asking to go to the park. There was only one other mom at the park when we got there. She had two little girls, one was 5 and the other was around 12 months old. Zack and the 5 year were instant friends. I thought for sure the girl was going to give Zack a hug when she came over to say goodbye. I hope we see them at the park again. Next time, I'm gonna get the mom's number. These two were so cute together.
Zack's first day of pre-school started much better than his first day of daycare 3 years ago! His first day 3 years ago was filled with screams, tears and alot of kicking. (This routine continued until I took him out of daycare after Aaron was born!)
This time around Zack was just a little shy, but warmed up really quickly. When I came to pick him up after lunch, the teachers said he fit right in and had a great day!
Its funny, he just turned 4 two days ago, yet he's about an inch or two taller than most of the other kids in his class.
We stopped at the park after I picked up Zack; Aaron was asking to go to the park. There was only one other mom at the park when we got there. She had two little girls, one was 5 and the other was around 12 months old. Zack and the 5 year were instant friends. I thought for sure the girl was going to give Zack a hug when she came over to say goodbye. I hope we see them at the park again. Next time, I'm gonna get the mom's number. These two were so cute together.
August 3, 2009
Frustrated Aaron!
I havent't gotten the look of frustration on camera yet, but its already a classic look for Aaron. I really started noticing him having a fit, screaming in a high-pitched voice "NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" and stiffening up his muscles about a week ago. I've taken note though that 9 times out of 10 its directed at Zack!!
Aaron will be playing contently and Zack will just walk. Aaron clenches his fists, tightens his jaw and screaches "NOOOO!" until Zack leaves.
We started teasing Zack saying that only he can make Aaron so angry he goes like this....and we mimic Aaron. Zack thinks its histerical.
Poor Aaron though. He'll get his repreave from Zack later this month when Zack starts preschool.
Aaron will be playing contently and Zack will just walk. Aaron clenches his fists, tightens his jaw and screaches "NOOOO!" until Zack leaves.
We started teasing Zack saying that only he can make Aaron so angry he goes like this....and we mimic Aaron. Zack thinks its histerical.
Poor Aaron though. He'll get his repreave from Zack later this month when Zack starts preschool.
July 30, 2009
Shadow
Our Shadow kitty has been sick for a while now, he has several big malignant tumors on his tummy. I first noticed the lumps back in March. I think it was April by the time we were given a diagnosis (they had to do a biopsy.) The vet gave him a few weeks to months to live. We were given the option to put him on a steroid to help reduce the size of the tumor and make him more comfortable. We did and we noticed an improvement in him almost right away. We were hiding the pills in kitty treats, which he gobbled right down.
Then about 7 weeks ago we ntoiced he wasnt eating much of his kitty food and he wasn't eating the treats, with or without the pills. He stopped grooming himself and once he urinated in the spot he was sleeping. Just by chance, this same week, our dog Brandi was due for her shots. So when Dave took the dog into the vet's office, he mentioned to her about Shadow. She recommended that we give him a shot of the steroid (which lasts 30 days) and see how he does after that.
He improved a little bit. We switched him to all wet kitty food. I think the dry stuff is just too hard for him to eat anymore. But he still isn't eating much. Our once 16 lb obese cat is down to 9 lbs!!!!! He has a hard time walking. He tried to rub up against my leg the other while I was preparing his food and he fell over!!
We're supposed to go out of town in a few weeks and the dilema of what to do with Shadow came up. We felt we couldn't just leave him here alone. (Normally we'd ask someone to come in every other day and check on the cat and give him fresh water and food.) We could kennel him at the Vet's office....So Dave consulted with the vet and she said that we should put him down before we leave town. :(
We have a date and time set to euthanize our dear Shadow.
We're estimating that he is about 14 or 15 years old. We don't know for certain as he was a lovable stray found in Dave's parents yard that we adopted. He's been a wonderful cat. With the exception of destroying Dave's couch, we could have asked for a better pet.
Now our dog on the other hand.............
Then about 7 weeks ago we ntoiced he wasnt eating much of his kitty food and he wasn't eating the treats, with or without the pills. He stopped grooming himself and once he urinated in the spot he was sleeping. Just by chance, this same week, our dog Brandi was due for her shots. So when Dave took the dog into the vet's office, he mentioned to her about Shadow. She recommended that we give him a shot of the steroid (which lasts 30 days) and see how he does after that.
He improved a little bit. We switched him to all wet kitty food. I think the dry stuff is just too hard for him to eat anymore. But he still isn't eating much. Our once 16 lb obese cat is down to 9 lbs!!!!! He has a hard time walking. He tried to rub up against my leg the other while I was preparing his food and he fell over!!
We're supposed to go out of town in a few weeks and the dilema of what to do with Shadow came up. We felt we couldn't just leave him here alone. (Normally we'd ask someone to come in every other day and check on the cat and give him fresh water and food.) We could kennel him at the Vet's office....So Dave consulted with the vet and she said that we should put him down before we leave town. :(
We have a date and time set to euthanize our dear Shadow.
We're estimating that he is about 14 or 15 years old. We don't know for certain as he was a lovable stray found in Dave's parents yard that we adopted. He's been a wonderful cat. With the exception of destroying Dave's couch, we could have asked for a better pet.
Now our dog on the other hand.............
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