We did have some time for fun things though... went to Leah's first birthday party, a friend's couples baby shower, "Hawaii Day"at Samara's preschool and my Mom's opening night of her art show downtown! (I was traveling for work and was so bummed that I had to miss that evening showcasing her work to family, friends and the public and will make time to go get a personal tour before the show ends in early May.) Also, we had the Pennell family over to watch Frozen one evening and have homemade pizzas. Courtney and Nick brought pizza supplies and everyone enjoyed. Samara commented and asked questions about almost the entire movie. Kalum sat on Mommy's lap and watched the entire movie silently! Who knew?
Samara's March Milestones and Moments:
- Some of the change to go into Samara's piggy bank was on the kitchen table. She told me, "Mom, that money is for college. I'm going to leave it on the table until college" Oh, wow - no cleaning off the kitchen table in our house for 15 years I guess!
- Mid March was her first "sick week". She missed two days of preschool due to 105 fever and sore throat the whole week, also saying her tummy hurt. We went to the Dr. thinking strep for sure, but that was negative. The high fever started on Monday and by Friday it was down to 99 and she seemed a little better. She still wears out quickly and is a little more passive than her usual self. Poor kid! By Saturday was basically better though and able to go to a birthday party that weekend, the first school friend party she has gone to.
- March 21st - resurfacing of temper tantrums-ugh! She gets violent, kicking and hitting if you try to put her in her room. After great family dinner out, she melted down getting ready for bed. We tried to ignore her for over an hour that night. She wandered around following Mommy and trying to get attention while screaming and crying. (Naked the whole time, since tantrum started in the bath). She finally stopped being totally crazy and we got her to bed. NO idea how Kalum didn't wake up screaming as well!
- Cake frustration! We drove to Grand Island for their cousin Leah's first birthday party. Samara did well at the party, helping open gifts, even the tutu outfit we made Leah. THEN... She wanted a piece of cake with two colors of frosting, not the one she was given. This turned into a crying, screaming fit! After several warnings, Daddy took her out to the car to calm down. She practically broke the window banging on it and Daddy lost hearing in one ear, but eventually she calmed down enough to return. She quietly apologized and ate her undesirable cake and melted ice cream. She was told next time we will leave the party and not come back if her attitude gets like that. We'll hope she can behave better next time after our discussion.
Kalum's March Milestones and Moments:
- Early March - first word with consonant ending, SIT!, first shower rather than bath - loved it! He wanted Mommy to hold him so that water could hit right on his back, laid head on my shoulder. He's saying more words and understands several step instructions now.
- March 17th - first combination of words! "Bye bye car"
- Later March - if out in public, he will now wave and bye-bye to people without prompting. We discovered he is a casserole kid! If it's in casserole form, he seems to devour anything - meat, veggies, etc. Too bad casseroles aren't too good for the adults' waistlines!
- Sneaky younger brother: While Samara was being carried out of Leah's birthday party screaming and throwing a fit, Kalum sneaked up into my now empty chair and silently started helping himself to cake with my spoon. Smart kid he is, take advantage of the diversion!
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