I just thought I'd write an update on one of my previous posts about naptime. Shortly after TW was born, Moochy went through a phase where he wouldn't take naps. I'm happy to say that this phase only lasted a couple weeks. Now he is back to taking his nap, but he has to get it before 1 p.m., or he won't go to bed before 10 p.m. I'm so happy to have this time back to relax, workout, or just take a nap myself.
I should have been smart enough to know this, but I just wasn't thinking. The other night after the ham had been in the oven for a while, I realized I didn't add water like I usually do. So, I took it out of the oven, turned on the water, and put the glass pan (with the ham in it) under the running water. Not a very bright idea I figured out, as the pan shattered between my fingers. Luckily, no one was hurt, but I was pretty sad over losing the ham and my best pan.
Mooch has started saying "I Yove You... Mom" "I Yove You... Dad" "I Yove You... Towey (Toh-Toh)". The other day as I was cooking dinner, I heard him in the other room saying, "I poo poo. Dad? I Yove You... Dad." Haha. Allen wasn't in the room with him at the time (Moochy tends to hide when he has to go, then he'll come and tell us he needs his diaper changed). I have to admit, I felt some relief that he said "I yove you, DAD" instead of "MOM". How could Allen resist? He had to change his diaper. LOL
Yesterday at dinner Moochismo let out a little belch, and said "Ma-om" (in a blaming, shocked sort of way as if I was the one who had burped). We had a good laugh over that.
I weighed Toh the other day... Well, actually I weighed myself holding him, then weighed myself not holding him, so it's hardly scientific. He was 17 lbs!!! I know 1-year-olds who barely weigh 17 lbs. WOW!
I know it's been a month since I've written anything, and it has definitely been a busy one. I FINALLY have a moment to sit down and type something. Phew.
We spent the holidays at my parents' house. It has been so nice to be near family again and we just wish Allen's family lived closer so we could see them more often.
ALLEN is working back at his old job. I think he enjoys being busy again. He got his grades for last term. We were both shocked to see that he did surprisingly well... especially for someone who had no motivation to do school work in a program he knew he wasn't going to complete. He has started taking courses to become a certified Project Manager. It is such a blessing, as these courses are offered FREE through his work!
ANGIE I'm slowly getting things put together. I thought our last move was tough (being 8 months pregnant and all), but this one seems just as difficult. With a busy toddler and a colicky baby, I haven't found the energy or time to get much done. At least my kitchen is unpacked, though. That's the major one, and always the first thing I do when we move. I do manage to find the time to workout, which I am really greatful for. My goal is to run a 5K in the summer. We'll see if that happens. For someone who has never been much of a runner, I'm not sure how well that will go. Allen's family is doing a "Biggest Loser" competition, so I'm using that as my excuse to get back in shape... As if I really need an excuse.
MOOCH is our little puppy. He crawls around the house on all fours and barks/wimpers like a dog. (He doesn't seem to mind all the bruises on his knees & shins). He'll even shake and fetch. haha. We think it's a cute phase, even when he insists on telling us (in dog talk) what he wants... refusing to actually say the words because... hello mom... Dogs don't talk! He is like a little sponge and learns so quickly. He loves to point out all the shapes in our house, says "Mom" & "Dad" after most of his sentences, counts to twenty, and tries to say his ABC's. His favorite colors are yellow and blue... or maybe he just likes to say the words.
TOH-TOHis now 3 months old. I have yet to weigh him, but I'm really interested to see what he weighs now... especially since he tipped the scales at 13 lbs by 2 months! Three months has been the magic number for us. Like clockwork, his colic seemed to disappear immediately on January 9. Yay! Now I can actually go to bed before 1 a.m. if I want to... but instead here I sit typing this blog. He still seems to have a bad reaction when I have milk, though, so I have to avoid that. Toh-Toh is getting stronger all the time and loves to smile, laugh, and talk to us.
Right now our living room is full of plastic storage bins. They're piled up to the ceiling along one wall. I can't believe we have SO MANY! (I count 23 right here, and there are at least 10 more scattered throughout the townhouse). It seems like with each move we buy at least 3-4 more bins. I'm not sure how we end up with more stuff every time, despite our efforts to downsize with each move. We decided that storage bins would be best for us since they stack easily. It also means we don't have to gather moving boxes every time we move.
Anyway, we're moving on Saturday. We feel so blessed to be able to move into a house that my friend's dad rents out. (Thanks, Holls). We're so greatful to him for working with us to keep the rent within our budget; and we're looking forward to having a yard and 3 bedrooms... Most likely we'll put the boys together after a year, and use the third bedroom as an office, but we'll see.
Toh-Toh had his 2 month appointment this week. He now weighs 13 lbs and is growing like a weed. Moochy is so much fun and is talking more and more all the time. Both of our boys are great, and we love having them around.
I saw this on a friend's blog. I thought Moochy's & Toh's were pretty funny.
