Oh, and I've been trying to get a picture of Parker making that face for awhile now! He does that sometimes and he loves it if I do the face right back to him. I'm sure he's probably trying to tell me something important that I just don't understand, but I think it's cute.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
What's for dinner?
Today the boys attended a birthday party for their dear friend Lily, who turned three. The big kids were having a ball, running around and Trey tired of holding Parker (and he just wanted to get down). So where to put him that is safe? Oh, why not the gigantic pot on the floor (it was being used for a beanbag toss game). He had a cushion of beanbags and he was very content for quite some time. We had to put him back in with his good friend Sarah Ellen:
Oh, and I've been trying to get a picture of Parker making that face for awhile now! He does that sometimes and he loves it if I do the face right back to him. I'm sure he's probably trying to tell me something important that I just don't understand, but I think it's cute.
Oh, and I've been trying to get a picture of Parker making that face for awhile now! He does that sometimes and he loves it if I do the face right back to him. I'm sure he's probably trying to tell me something important that I just don't understand, but I think it's cute.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
34 months old!
Thomas is now 34 months old. I cannot believe our little boy is two months away from being THREE!
Not the best picture, but he wasn't being overly cooperative for this session. This picture just about sums it up:
Thomas is such a little boy now. He talks all the time (non-stop sometimes!). He gives very detailed explanations and likes to use the word "because." He says things like, "You see my face smiling? I am smiling because I am happy...because that is what I am!"
He doesn't quite understand the proper phrasing of questions. It's cute. He doesn't get that when he is asking if he is allowed to do something, it's "May I...", but when asking someone else to do something it's "Would you..." So instead he is constantly asking us: "Would I have some fruit snacks, please?" or "Would I go outside please, would I?" I try to correct him, but then again, I find it to be one of the cute and funny parts of toddler-dom. And I'm not quite ready to let that go just yet.
He absolutely adores his little brother, even though he does have a bad habit of taking Parker's toys from him and throwing them across the room. Not the nicest brotherly thing to do, but he is learning to play with better manners. I look forward to the day when they can play little more easily with each other.
Thomas loves to smile and laugh, and he likes to make us smile and laugh too. He will frequently ask if he's done something bad, "Are you happy, Mommy?" And if he makes me laugh he says, "I'm funny!" He loves to be tickled and we love to hear the laughter he gives when he is tickled!
He loves to watch Calliou and sometimes watches Elmo (and Sesame Street), Barney, Dragon Tales and occasionally Bob the Builder. His love of Bob has cooled a bit, but I think I'm going to take him to a live Bob show in May and I know he will LOVE it. He still loves to wear his "Bob hat" around the house and declare that "I'm Bob!" every time he does. He doesn't watch tv too often, but I must admit it does come in handy when I need to feed Parker and put him down for a nap without an interruption. We do what we have to do around here sometimes!
Thomas also still loves to read and for us to read to him. He frequently will ask to go to his crib and read books, and then he'll call me after he's been in there for a while and ask for more books. I'll peek in on him and he is sitting there studying each and every page and he has memorized quite a few stories. Many of his one-liners are from his favorite books. :)
He's still a picky eater, but maybe getting a wee bit better. He's even decided he sometimes likes cheese...which is progress! I don't know how much he weighs (maybe 32 pounds?), but he's wearing 2T and 3T things and size 5 diapers. Yes, he's still in diapers with no end in sight. We ask him all the time about going to the potty and try to get him to go, but he will have none of it. He was actually making more progress on this about four months ago than he is now. Oh well, I know one day it will happen. I'm not stressing about it.
All in all, he is such a joy. He has required a bit more discipline lately and I know that's all part of being his age. It's a challenge, but watching him grow and learn makes it all worth it. He is our precious little boy and I don't know what we would do without him. Happy 34 months!
Just a few more pictures of smiles, for smiles. :)
Laughing Thomas, who we see a lot...
Silly Thomas...
Our sweet boy...
One last picture to close this entry. About a month ago, Thomas saw his dragon costume from two Halloweens ago in the back of his closet. He asked to wear it, and has asked to wear it again several times since then. Whatever floats his boat!
Not the best picture, but he wasn't being overly cooperative for this session. This picture just about sums it up:
Thomas is such a little boy now. He talks all the time (non-stop sometimes!). He gives very detailed explanations and likes to use the word "because." He says things like, "You see my face smiling? I am smiling because I am happy...because that is what I am!"
He doesn't quite understand the proper phrasing of questions. It's cute. He doesn't get that when he is asking if he is allowed to do something, it's "May I...", but when asking someone else to do something it's "Would you..." So instead he is constantly asking us: "Would I have some fruit snacks, please?" or "Would I go outside please, would I?" I try to correct him, but then again, I find it to be one of the cute and funny parts of toddler-dom. And I'm not quite ready to let that go just yet.
He absolutely adores his little brother, even though he does have a bad habit of taking Parker's toys from him and throwing them across the room. Not the nicest brotherly thing to do, but he is learning to play with better manners. I look forward to the day when they can play little more easily with each other.
Thomas loves to smile and laugh, and he likes to make us smile and laugh too. He will frequently ask if he's done something bad, "Are you happy, Mommy?" And if he makes me laugh he says, "I'm funny!" He loves to be tickled and we love to hear the laughter he gives when he is tickled!
He loves to watch Calliou and sometimes watches Elmo (and Sesame Street), Barney, Dragon Tales and occasionally Bob the Builder. His love of Bob has cooled a bit, but I think I'm going to take him to a live Bob show in May and I know he will LOVE it. He still loves to wear his "Bob hat" around the house and declare that "I'm Bob!" every time he does. He doesn't watch tv too often, but I must admit it does come in handy when I need to feed Parker and put him down for a nap without an interruption. We do what we have to do around here sometimes!
Thomas also still loves to read and for us to read to him. He frequently will ask to go to his crib and read books, and then he'll call me after he's been in there for a while and ask for more books. I'll peek in on him and he is sitting there studying each and every page and he has memorized quite a few stories. Many of his one-liners are from his favorite books. :)
He's still a picky eater, but maybe getting a wee bit better. He's even decided he sometimes likes cheese...which is progress! I don't know how much he weighs (maybe 32 pounds?), but he's wearing 2T and 3T things and size 5 diapers. Yes, he's still in diapers with no end in sight. We ask him all the time about going to the potty and try to get him to go, but he will have none of it. He was actually making more progress on this about four months ago than he is now. Oh well, I know one day it will happen. I'm not stressing about it.
All in all, he is such a joy. He has required a bit more discipline lately and I know that's all part of being his age. It's a challenge, but watching him grow and learn makes it all worth it. He is our precious little boy and I don't know what we would do without him. Happy 34 months!
Just a few more pictures of smiles, for smiles. :)
Laughing Thomas, who we see a lot...
Silly Thomas...
Our sweet boy...
One last picture to close this entry. About a month ago, Thomas saw his dragon costume from two Halloweens ago in the back of his closet. He asked to wear it, and has asked to wear it again several times since then. Whatever floats his boat!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The latest and greatest
I don't take the time to blog as much as I should lately. So I thought I would make a post just for some random pictures and thoughts about the boys.
Parker is teething. His two front bottom teeth are still coming in, and his top front teeth are starting to make their way through his gums. The left one is further through than the other. He's quite proud of his somewhat toothy grin:
And he's just a smiley child in general...usually...
Parker is close to crawling! The other day I put him on the floor in just his diaper while I retrieved something that had fallen behind his dresser. When I looked back at Parker, he was (for the first time he has ever done this awake) up on his knees in a crawling position, rocking forward. Trey heard me exclaim and came running in, so he got to see it too. Parker did it a few times and each time he would sort of flop onto his face. Then he got tired of it and gave up. He does more consistently push himself backwards though, so that adds to the mobility he has in turning himself around in a circle and rolling everywhere. I'm sure he'll be all over the place soon and I know he can't wait. When he sees things he wants he starts squealing and wants so very badly to get there.
I have tried and tried to get a video of him attempting to crawl, but he gets quite camera shy. So here's another picture of him looking happy instead:
And Thomas, well, he's Thomas. He makes us laugh with the funny things he says all the time. He is always picking up sayings here and there, especially from books. One of his favorite phrases lately is to tell me that something is, "the silliest thing I've ever heard, Mommy!" He always makes me smile.
His love of books seems to be amplified lately and I love that about him. He does watch more Calliou than I would like (that's his favorite cartoon program for anyone not in the know), but he also asks frequently to go sit in his crib and read books
He loves his little brother and always wants to play with him...but also likes to take toys from him too. We are working on that. Now would be a good time for a picture of them together, but instead I just have Thomas. :)
Thomas knows how to push buttons, but he also knows how to smile and let his cuteness win. It's hard to say no sometimes.
They both have that affect on me...
This post is a bit Parker heavy, but Thomas will have his own post in a couple days. Thought I'd close with Parker's favorite thing to do lately. In fact, I have to hide this toy because if he sees it, he will squeal and whine until I let him sit on it (he feels the same way about Thomas' jeep. He loves to sit in that too). He can't do it all by himself, but today he was getting better and was scooting himself backward a bit. I think he's going to love all things with wheels like his brother!
I'll try to do better with blogging!
And also, let me take a moment to say thank you thank you thank you to those of you who have donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Associaton in support of sweet Jake and the walk I'll be doing next month. I'm thrilled to be passing the goal and I'm so thankful for every cent. It means so much!
Parker is teething. His two front bottom teeth are still coming in, and his top front teeth are starting to make their way through his gums. The left one is further through than the other. He's quite proud of his somewhat toothy grin:
And he's just a smiley child in general...usually...
Parker is close to crawling! The other day I put him on the floor in just his diaper while I retrieved something that had fallen behind his dresser. When I looked back at Parker, he was (for the first time he has ever done this awake) up on his knees in a crawling position, rocking forward. Trey heard me exclaim and came running in, so he got to see it too. Parker did it a few times and each time he would sort of flop onto his face. Then he got tired of it and gave up. He does more consistently push himself backwards though, so that adds to the mobility he has in turning himself around in a circle and rolling everywhere. I'm sure he'll be all over the place soon and I know he can't wait. When he sees things he wants he starts squealing and wants so very badly to get there.
I have tried and tried to get a video of him attempting to crawl, but he gets quite camera shy. So here's another picture of him looking happy instead:
And Thomas, well, he's Thomas. He makes us laugh with the funny things he says all the time. He is always picking up sayings here and there, especially from books. One of his favorite phrases lately is to tell me that something is, "the silliest thing I've ever heard, Mommy!" He always makes me smile.
His love of books seems to be amplified lately and I love that about him. He does watch more Calliou than I would like (that's his favorite cartoon program for anyone not in the know), but he also asks frequently to go sit in his crib and read books
He loves his little brother and always wants to play with him...but also likes to take toys from him too. We are working on that. Now would be a good time for a picture of them together, but instead I just have Thomas. :)
Thomas knows how to push buttons, but he also knows how to smile and let his cuteness win. It's hard to say no sometimes.
They both have that affect on me...
This post is a bit Parker heavy, but Thomas will have his own post in a couple days. Thought I'd close with Parker's favorite thing to do lately. In fact, I have to hide this toy because if he sees it, he will squeal and whine until I let him sit on it (he feels the same way about Thomas' jeep. He loves to sit in that too). He can't do it all by himself, but today he was getting better and was scooting himself backward a bit. I think he's going to love all things with wheels like his brother!
I'll try to do better with blogging!
And also, let me take a moment to say thank you thank you thank you to those of you who have donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Associaton in support of sweet Jake and the walk I'll be doing next month. I'm thrilled to be passing the goal and I'm so thankful for every cent. It means so much!
Are you sleeping?
Every once in awhile, I like to share pictures of the boys sleeping. It's one of my joys of motherhood, watching the boys sleep sometimes. Since both of them really don't sleep in the same position twice (especially Thomas), I am always interested to see how they end up!
As for Parker, we are still waiting on him to crawl, but I'm convinced he does it, at least a little bit, in his sleep. I will leave him face down, two thirds of the way up his crib (with about 1-2 feet of space above his head). And yet, time after time, I come and find him like this:
That's with his head in the corner above (left) of where I left him. He can't really roll that way,so he has to crawl. And that's the only time we really ever (*until the past few days, but that's the subject of a blog post to come..and this picture was taken a week ago) see him pull his legs underneath him in a crawling position. Funny.
And when he wakes up, if he's in a good mood, which is becoming more normal for him (thank goodness!), he pulls down the bumper and peeks toward the door until I come in. It's the cutest thing seeing him peek out in the morning:
And Thomas is just all over the place. I don't know how he will do when we move him into a bed because he truly never sleeps at the same end or in the same way. He is just all over in whatever position suits him best for the moment. Last week I came in to wake him from his nap and found him like this:
He was sound asleep:
I wish I could sleep so well!
As for Parker, we are still waiting on him to crawl, but I'm convinced he does it, at least a little bit, in his sleep. I will leave him face down, two thirds of the way up his crib (with about 1-2 feet of space above his head). And yet, time after time, I come and find him like this:
That's with his head in the corner above (left) of where I left him. He can't really roll that way,so he has to crawl. And that's the only time we really ever (*until the past few days, but that's the subject of a blog post to come..and this picture was taken a week ago) see him pull his legs underneath him in a crawling position. Funny.
And when he wakes up, if he's in a good mood, which is becoming more normal for him (thank goodness!), he pulls down the bumper and peeks toward the door until I come in. It's the cutest thing seeing him peek out in the morning:
And Thomas is just all over the place. I don't know how he will do when we move him into a bed because he truly never sleeps at the same end or in the same way. He is just all over in whatever position suits him best for the moment. Last week I came in to wake him from his nap and found him like this:
He was sound asleep:
I wish I could sleep so well!
SEWE
Last Friday was a beautiful day, so after Parker's morning nap, I took the boys and we ventured down to Marion Square for the annual Southeastern Wildlife Expo. That's where the things are for kids and most of them are free. I forgot my ATM card and had no cash on hand (aside from $2 in quarters leftover from feeding the meter), so there was no pony ride this year. Thomas did get to go in the little jump castle, but tired of that rather quickly. That was a well spent $2. Ha. This was the boys on the way out (I promise Thomas enjoyed it!):
THere were lots of animals to see like baboons, goats, llamas, camels, cows, alpacas and sheep, like these:
The proper name of this animal escapes me at the moment:
The camel wanted a closer look:
Parker appeared slightly underwhelmed...
We checked out the birds of prey:
And Thomas was so excited when he saw this and couldn't wait to put his head in it. Not sure I'm in love with the picture it creates!
We had a picnic lunch on some nearby Charleston benches, and then we went back home for naptime. It was a lovely little adventure!
THere were lots of animals to see like baboons, goats, llamas, camels, cows, alpacas and sheep, like these:
The proper name of this animal escapes me at the moment:
The camel wanted a closer look:
Parker appeared slightly underwhelmed...
We checked out the birds of prey:
And Thomas was so excited when he saw this and couldn't wait to put his head in it. Not sure I'm in love with the picture it creates!
We had a picnic lunch on some nearby Charleston benches, and then we went back home for naptime. It was a lovely little adventure!
A Valentine Party
Last Thursday Thomas' class had a Valentine's Day party at school. Thomas always looks forward to school parties because it means there will be a special snack!
The kids were all so cute as always...
He was quite excited about the highlight of the "special snack," the doughnut!
The kids impressed their parents by showing how they can pick their own name out of a lineup and put it on their chair (especially good for Thomas since he is one of two Thomases in the class...so he has to also recognize the first initial of his last name):
The kids had all decorated their own bags earlier in the week for all of their Valentines from their friends:
Three of the class baby brothers (seriously, I think all of the baby siblings are ALL boys!), hung out over on the side:
Parker kept trying to grab the other babies' hair, so I had to move him away from them!
It was hard to get the kids to go home because they started playing with their balloons and were having a ball!
When we got home, we pulled out all of his loot and his friends were all quite generous with their Valentines!
The kids were all so cute as always...
He was quite excited about the highlight of the "special snack," the doughnut!
The kids impressed their parents by showing how they can pick their own name out of a lineup and put it on their chair (especially good for Thomas since he is one of two Thomases in the class...so he has to also recognize the first initial of his last name):
The kids had all decorated their own bags earlier in the week for all of their Valentines from their friends:
Three of the class baby brothers (seriously, I think all of the baby siblings are ALL boys!), hung out over on the side:
Parker kept trying to grab the other babies' hair, so I had to move him away from them!
It was hard to get the kids to go home because they started playing with their balloons and were having a ball!
When we got home, we pulled out all of his loot and his friends were all quite generous with their Valentines!
H.L. Hunley
I forgot to share that last month during the Be a Tourist promo, I took Thomas (along with my brother Andrew, Beth and their daughter, Eliza) to the H.L. Hunley Museum to see the submarine. I need to get a couple pics from Andrew that might have been cute, but here is what I have. Thomas was somewhat interested. Here he is in a replica of the submarine:
He wasn't interested in looking at the camera, but he did like looking at the displays:
The Hunley Museum is on the old Naval base, in a very industrial area that is a bit hard to find. It's a strange area, for sure. The museum itself is a large warehouse with a few exhibits in it. The actual Hunley is in another area, kept in water. We were able to tour in there, but because of a contract with National Geographic, photos are not allowed. It was very interesting though, and I still am in awe that eight tall men (this is what the facial reconstruction artists think they looked like) fit in that one tiny sub!
This is the replica that was used in the made-for-tv movie about the famed submarine:
While viewing the actual ship, I had to break out the magic pacifier to keep Thomas still and well behaved, so you'll notice it in these last pictures. He was a bit confused by the soldiers:
But the thing I think he enjoyed the most was standing in the rain when it was time to go!
Trey had drill on the Saturday we went, so his cousins and sister graciously came to watch Parker while I took Thomas. I love having both boys, but it was nice to have the opportunity to do something with just one of them at a time! I always love a chance to have a little one-on-one time with my boys. So thanks Mary Reames, Bear and Beth for making that possible!
He wasn't interested in looking at the camera, but he did like looking at the displays:
The Hunley Museum is on the old Naval base, in a very industrial area that is a bit hard to find. It's a strange area, for sure. The museum itself is a large warehouse with a few exhibits in it. The actual Hunley is in another area, kept in water. We were able to tour in there, but because of a contract with National Geographic, photos are not allowed. It was very interesting though, and I still am in awe that eight tall men (this is what the facial reconstruction artists think they looked like) fit in that one tiny sub!
This is the replica that was used in the made-for-tv movie about the famed submarine:
While viewing the actual ship, I had to break out the magic pacifier to keep Thomas still and well behaved, so you'll notice it in these last pictures. He was a bit confused by the soldiers:
But the thing I think he enjoyed the most was standing in the rain when it was time to go!
Trey had drill on the Saturday we went, so his cousins and sister graciously came to watch Parker while I took Thomas. I love having both boys, but it was nice to have the opportunity to do something with just one of them at a time! I always love a chance to have a little one-on-one time with my boys. So thanks Mary Reames, Bear and Beth for making that possible!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Help me help Jake
Meet Jake.
And since unfortunately a light sabre won't win this fight, please help me help Jake in another way.
I'm embarking on a challenge and I hope that you will all help. I have mentioned before about my dear friend's son, Jake, who was diagnosed at age three with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy -- the most common fatal disorder diagnosed in childhood (his website is among my links and can be accessed by clicking here). It affects young boys and knows no boundaries. It is unmerciful and currently there is no cure. I cannot tell you how much this saddens my soul. Jake is not quite five years old and if enough research cannot be completed to turn another corner, in another five years, Jake may no longer be able to walk. It is a true race against time and right now the only cure, the only hope, is research. Research costs money.
I know that times are tough, but I also know that when I need (NEED!) that sandwich from Chick-Fil-A, I pull on in and get one. I know we all have things like this that we always find the money to do. Instead, I'm asking you to give that $5 to this worthy cause. Give more, give less, but please, just give. In the name of Jake and all other boys just like him, please take a moment and give something.
I will be participating on TEAM JAKE in the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Stride & Ride at Concord Mills Mall north of Charlotte on March 7, 2009. This is less than a month away and I need your help. Please visit my fundraising page here to make a tax-deductible donation by credit card (click the red rectangle at the top center of the page under "Molly Hamilton is making a difference"). You can choose one of the pre-set amount or ANY amount you wish to make. There is no such thing as a donation that is too small. If you prefer, you can send a check to me; just let me know if you prefer this method.
Jake's mom put together a beautiful montage about Jake. If ever you needed any additional inspiration to give to this worthy cause, this is it. Please take a moment to watch it.
If I have your email, you will probably be hearing from me soon. This is my first attempt at fundraising in this new age of the Internet. Much easier than going door to door trying to get sponsors for a bike-a-thon. :) I hope everyone who reads this can find it in their heart and in their wallet to make a donation to this worthy cause.
The research dollars are there for cancer, but for DMD, which is 100% fatal, there is a need for more. Life is so very precious, and so is Jake. Thank you so much for any help you can provide. If you cannot spare a dime, please spare your prayers for Jake and all boys (and their families) affected by DMD.
And since unfortunately a light sabre won't win this fight, please help me help Jake in another way.
I'm embarking on a challenge and I hope that you will all help. I have mentioned before about my dear friend's son, Jake, who was diagnosed at age three with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy -- the most common fatal disorder diagnosed in childhood (his website is among my links and can be accessed by clicking here). It affects young boys and knows no boundaries. It is unmerciful and currently there is no cure. I cannot tell you how much this saddens my soul. Jake is not quite five years old and if enough research cannot be completed to turn another corner, in another five years, Jake may no longer be able to walk. It is a true race against time and right now the only cure, the only hope, is research. Research costs money.
I know that times are tough, but I also know that when I need (NEED!) that sandwich from Chick-Fil-A, I pull on in and get one. I know we all have things like this that we always find the money to do. Instead, I'm asking you to give that $5 to this worthy cause. Give more, give less, but please, just give. In the name of Jake and all other boys just like him, please take a moment and give something.
I will be participating on TEAM JAKE in the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Stride & Ride at Concord Mills Mall north of Charlotte on March 7, 2009. This is less than a month away and I need your help. Please visit my fundraising page here to make a tax-deductible donation by credit card (click the red rectangle at the top center of the page under "Molly Hamilton is making a difference"). You can choose one of the pre-set amount or ANY amount you wish to make. There is no such thing as a donation that is too small. If you prefer, you can send a check to me; just let me know if you prefer this method.
Jake's mom put together a beautiful montage about Jake. If ever you needed any additional inspiration to give to this worthy cause, this is it. Please take a moment to watch it.
If I have your email, you will probably be hearing from me soon. This is my first attempt at fundraising in this new age of the Internet. Much easier than going door to door trying to get sponsors for a bike-a-thon. :) I hope everyone who reads this can find it in their heart and in their wallet to make a donation to this worthy cause.
The research dollars are there for cancer, but for DMD, which is 100% fatal, there is a need for more. Life is so very precious, and so is Jake. Thank you so much for any help you can provide. If you cannot spare a dime, please spare your prayers for Jake and all boys (and their families) affected by DMD.
First parent/teacher conference
Last week I had the first parent/teacher conference of Thomas' life. I hope all of the future conferences go just as well.
His teacher remarked that he is just the happiest kid. He seems to love school and he plays well with all of his friends. He listens most of the time and smiles constantly. He is on track developmentally and knows "all of his shapes, even the trapezoid." She said he also is one of the few that knows his entire name, though he cheats a little by knowing that because he is one of two boys named Thomas in his class (so he hears his last name all the time!).
The only area we discussed where Thomas needs some help is potty training. About half of the kids in his class, maybe slightly more, are potty training now or are potty trained. She said they ask Thomas all the time (when the other kids are using the potty) if he wants to sit on the potty and he says "No, I will just use my diaper." It's no surprise to me. I know it's something he is just not ready to do, but I know the time will come soon. We continue asking him at home and I get him to sit on the potty sometimes, but it's all to no avail at this point.
All in all, it was a great meeting with his teacher. I love to hear that other people, especially when Thomas is away from us, think he is a happy kid. It's the one thing we've remarked about him since he was a wee little baby. I hope he always keeps his quick smile and love of laughter. It sure makes me smile.
Let's hope that all of his future parent/teacher conferences go as well as his first!
His teacher remarked that he is just the happiest kid. He seems to love school and he plays well with all of his friends. He listens most of the time and smiles constantly. He is on track developmentally and knows "all of his shapes, even the trapezoid." She said he also is one of the few that knows his entire name, though he cheats a little by knowing that because he is one of two boys named Thomas in his class (so he hears his last name all the time!).
The only area we discussed where Thomas needs some help is potty training. About half of the kids in his class, maybe slightly more, are potty training now or are potty trained. She said they ask Thomas all the time (when the other kids are using the potty) if he wants to sit on the potty and he says "No, I will just use my diaper." It's no surprise to me. I know it's something he is just not ready to do, but I know the time will come soon. We continue asking him at home and I get him to sit on the potty sometimes, but it's all to no avail at this point.
All in all, it was a great meeting with his teacher. I love to hear that other people, especially when Thomas is away from us, think he is a happy kid. It's the one thing we've remarked about him since he was a wee little baby. I hope he always keeps his quick smile and love of laughter. It sure makes me smile.
Let's hope that all of his future parent/teacher conferences go as well as his first!
Charles Towne Landing
The final Saturday of January, we took advantage of the last day to use the Be a Tourist...passes and visited Charles Towne Landing.
We were able to use my Christmas present, the double stroller, and it was great to have! It was quite a chilly day, so I think the boys were happy to be bundled up and riding along.
Thomas jumped at the chance to check out the otter:
And the otter happily performed:
Parker just stayed in his seat:
We didn't see some of the animals. Either they weren't in their pens, or they were hiding, but we missed out on the bobcat, puma, and bear(s). But the bison were hanging around and Thomas thought they were pretty neat:
Despite the chilly temps, the sun was out and it was a beautiful day:
We checked out the turkeys before we stopped for our picnic lunch (which were not turkey sandwiches).
Then, unfortunately, my camera batteries died and I had no spares with me. We did journey down to the boat on the river and Thomas loved that. Of course by then he was very tired and very in need of a nap and he caused a bit of a scene.
It was a great daytrip nonetheless and I look forward to going back again soon!
We were able to use my Christmas present, the double stroller, and it was great to have! It was quite a chilly day, so I think the boys were happy to be bundled up and riding along.
Thomas jumped at the chance to check out the otter:
And the otter happily performed:
Parker just stayed in his seat:
We didn't see some of the animals. Either they weren't in their pens, or they were hiding, but we missed out on the bobcat, puma, and bear(s). But the bison were hanging around and Thomas thought they were pretty neat:
Despite the chilly temps, the sun was out and it was a beautiful day:
We checked out the turkeys before we stopped for our picnic lunch (which were not turkey sandwiches).
Then, unfortunately, my camera batteries died and I had no spares with me. We did journey down to the boat on the river and Thomas loved that. Of course by then he was very tired and very in need of a nap and he caused a bit of a scene.
It was a great daytrip nonetheless and I look forward to going back again soon!
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