Monday, September 22, 2008
Garrett is 9 months old!
We had Garrett's 9 month appointment on Friday. He's 19 lbs. 11 oz. (36th percentile) and 28 inches long (41st percentile). His head is in the 63rd percentile! I blame the O'Donnell side for that one. :) He's crawling all over the place and is such a happier guy now that he can move on his own. He's pulling himself up to stand is even cruising a bit on the furniture.
Do you like my face paint?
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Some funny things that Caroline has said recently...
Today Caroline said, "Garrett, you are the best brother in the whole wide world!" Let's hope she remembers that when they start fighting. :)
The other day Caroline put on capri pants and she said, "I'm like a Grandma." She said it in a very happy voice. :)
The other day Caroline put on capri pants and she said, "I'm like a Grandma." She said it in a very happy voice. :)
Friday, September 12, 2008
Preschool
Caroline and Cora started preschool on Thursday and it was a great day. Caroline didn't cry at all when I left and she was excited to go. I think it helped that Cora is in her class. I hope it will be a great year!
Swimming Lessons
We started swimming lessons on Monday of this week. I was really excited for Caroline since she's been in the water since she was 6 weeks old. Many of you know that I swam growing up and still swim to this day. Well, we started off ok because Caroline went with the instructor and walked away from me. She put the belt around her waist and started to do some of the things the instructor was asking. Well, I was trying to be the supportive mom and gave her a thumbs up sign and then it all went down hill from there. She cried for about the last 20 minutes of the session. When we got home later, we talked about her lessons with Daddy.
Me: Caroline, let's tell Daddy how you did at swim lessons.
C: What did I do?
Me: Well, you walked over with Ms. Andrea and sat with the 2 other boys.
C: No I didn't.
Me: That's right. You stood while the other boys sat.
C: What'd I do next?
Me: Then you sat on the side of the pool and kicked.
C: No, I didn't.
Me: That's right. But, you know how to do that, don't you?
C: Yes. What was next?
Me: Then, Ms. Andrea had you blow bubbles.
C: No, I didn't.
Me: But, you know how to do that too, don't you? (you get the idea!!)- She's a stinker.
So, we switched our lessons to Wed. nights because that's the class Cora's in. Let me tell you, it made a HUGE difference. Caroline got right in the water, put the belt on, blew bubbles, pushed off the wall on her front and back, kicked down to the deep end of the pool (holding on to her new teacher's hand), and even comforted Cora when she was a little scared. So, I think it's going to be ok afterall. :)
Me: Caroline, let's tell Daddy how you did at swim lessons.
C: What did I do?
Me: Well, you walked over with Ms. Andrea and sat with the 2 other boys.
C: No I didn't.
Me: That's right. You stood while the other boys sat.
C: What'd I do next?
Me: Then you sat on the side of the pool and kicked.
C: No, I didn't.
Me: That's right. But, you know how to do that, don't you?
C: Yes. What was next?
Me: Then, Ms. Andrea had you blow bubbles.
C: No, I didn't.
Me: But, you know how to do that too, don't you? (you get the idea!!)- She's a stinker.
So, we switched our lessons to Wed. nights because that's the class Cora's in. Let me tell you, it made a HUGE difference. Caroline got right in the water, put the belt on, blew bubbles, pushed off the wall on her front and back, kicked down to the deep end of the pool (holding on to her new teacher's hand), and even comforted Cora when she was a little scared. So, I think it's going to be ok afterall. :)
A rough night...
Garrett hasn't had a nap for about 4 days now because he has learned to sit up and can't get back down to sleep. Caroline hadn't had a nap for 3 days when this was taken...
Cora and I were waiting to go into the classroom
So excited for my first day of preschool
Thursday, September 04, 2008
What a fun day!
My neighbor, Michelle and her son Owen invited us to go to a petting zoo/apple orchard near her parents house in Delano, MN (It's called Fall Harvest if any of you want to go). There were chickens, baby chicks, goats, cows, a bunny, etc. You could feed the goats (but Caroline really didn't like that). The farmer let us feed the baby calves with a bottle. They also had a corn pit and as you can see by the video, she really had fun doing that too. After the orchard, we went to Michelle's parents house for lunch and to see their horsesand pony. Thanks to Grandma Barb for a WONDERFUL lunch of meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, and apple pie! I think it was the best meal I have had in awhile. :) After lunch, Michelle's dad went to find Harry, the pony, so the kids could ride him. I asked Caroline if she wanted to ride and she said, "No, just Owen." Well, she watched Owen and then she said it was her turn. I was so proud of her! She's often so cautious about things that she won't try new things (I know, all of you who knew me as a kid know that she's my daughter). But, she had so much fun! Thanks Michelle for such a fun day!
The Great Minnesota Get Together
Well, we went to our third annual trip to the MN State Fair. I really think the whole state comes out for the fair. We went on a Saturday afternoon/evening this year and it was CRAZY! But, the kids had fun and so did we. We finally found the corn on the cob this year and it was great! Caroline had a great time at the Little Farm Hands exhibit and wanted to do it again. She also loved the animal barns this year. She did not like the rides at all. We didn't even attempt to make her try one, she just cried when she saw the big people rides...
At the Little Farm Hands Exhibit
Garrett was being pretty good at this point...
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