Samara's Moments for the Month:
- Beginning of the month - focusing on making sure to fill her love tank. Some quality time either on an activity or talking at bedtime once boys are tucked in. Being purposeful in my comments, uplifting whenever possible, noticing the good choices. The last two years have been a lot of changes for her...adding a sibling (that, though cute, takes away from time with just her), dad working more in evenings requiring mom to handle all three kids (cutting into her time and lowering quality), starting school where she's gone for over 7 hours each day(really no physical touch, constantly on her guard whether trying a new thing or having to deal with kg issues that might arise), mom working then not working-still feeling like I have things to get done and not taking advantage of time I do have with her each day. Jeff and I are going to be more diligent with physical touch-hugs and cuddles, quality time and words of affirmation in coming weeks. So far this week I've noticed her facial stuff only a couple times and we've had no meltdowns.
- Then we have a morning tantrum over the pants she wanted to wear...not as bad as last time, but was headed that way.
- She still likes to share the details of her day usually. She can give some exact details of conversations that were had and things that happened in the classroom. I try to draw out feelings about different parts of the day, as she tends to have obvious emotions tied to most incidents that have happened. Usually a playground squabble, drama or disagreement is part of the play by play.
- She got to go on the second kg field trip this year. To the zoo (and it was like 45 degrees!!). They could only have so many parent volunteers, but she had fun with the other two girls and the dad in their group. I'm sure he had plenty of silliness by the end of the day!
- On a bike ride to the park, he was commenting on dandelions as we saw them (and Samara was helping people out by yanking the yellow tops off). We go by one yard and Kalum yells, "this yard is dandelion heaven!!" Thankfully the owners weren't outside and neither were any close neighbors...
- We had Kalum's parent/teacher conference for preschool at the end of April. He does well in school. He likes to share during circle time, doesn't interrupt but wants to have his turn to share. Sometimes can be a little chatty with his friends there, Nathan and Seamus. He likes doing the building station there the best. When he colors, he takes time and does it well. Knows all shapes, colors, identified capital letters A-Z and numbers 1-10. Counted to 29 on his own. Needs to work on using only one hand for scissors. Good "Kalums" drawn for his self portraits, getting more detailed and proportionate each quarter. He told them he was going to be a Husker when he grows up.
- Kalum was so pumped when I said we'd go look at a bike I saw on craigslist one night. It'll take some getting used to - has pedals and brakes, whereas his balance bike had neither, just used his feet on the ground. But, he'll be off to the races soon I'm sure. He didn't want to go to bed tonight, wanted to keep practicing!
- Dentist appointment this month he did great, just a little impatient during mom's turn, but REALLY wanted his new toothbrush and coin for the treasure chest machine in lobby. Wesson just sat on my lap during my turn, can we say appointment during nap time?
- Beginning of the month he is trying to imitate words and sounds that he hears - "all done" is a specific tone and sound each time, identify maybe 10 body parts, follows verbal commands, likes to walk free and not be held (unless, of course, I'm making dinner)
- After he nearly got hurt climbing out of his crib, we took the side of the convertible crib/toddler bed. Now some nap times it takes quite a few tries to get him down to stay. Nighttime has gone better since Kalum is in his own bed in the room too. One night when I went upstairs for bed I found both boys had rolled out of their beds and were sleeping away on the floor! Silly boys - and Kalum asks why they can't get bunk beds yet?!
- Wesson got my glasses off my dresser and bent one side right off! I was so frustrated with him. I went back to my old glasses until I can find out about getting them repaired.
- 18 month check-up: 25.5 lbs (66%), 33.5" tall (88%), 19" head circumference
- Wesson got a cold this month and then discharge from his eyes. He had a low fever and I called into Dr office to see what to do. They called in drops and his eyes were better within a couple days. A few rough days and not very restful nights for him or Mommy.
- And Wesson gets the balance bike! Yes, he's a little young, but since Kalum was getting an upgrade, it's his now. We lowered the seat and handlebars to lowest setting and he walked up and down the sidewalk with his while the big kids rode. He was all smiles the whole time.
- By end of the month he was saying peek-a-boo, apple (for the actual food item and when I try to use my iphone to take a picture of him! haha)
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