The Family Blog

Yesterday afternoon the boys and I went to Target. As we were checking out the boys were playing with stuff they have near the registers. I had just helped Easton hang some Yo Yo balls back up and went to swipe my card. I told them, "Okay boys let's go!" and they wouldn't come...then I see them both with a Push Pop touched to their tongues!!! I couldn't believe they weren't sealed but a friend tells me they're very easy to open. Those rascals. So, then I had to buy both Push Pops and I was a bit angry. Because we don't put stuff in our mouths at stores...because we don't eat candy without asking...because we hadn't paid for it!!! I was explaining to them why what they'd done was wrong and using my best firm tone and disappointed face when Easton goes, "Well, at least you still love us!" True. I've been telling him a lot lately that I love him no matter what. And with how he's been lately he's been hearing it more often. :)

I think the "halves" of each age are typically when Easton cycles through his "difficult" phases. I remember it happening around 18 months and I believe 2.5 when Dalton was a babe was particularly rough. And now that he's 4 and 1/2 he's been less than his usual well-behaved self. Challenging to say the least.

We're actually thinking about signing him up for karate. He did a little one on one trial last night for about 10-15 minutes. The instructor said he did very well and that it was one of the best "4 year old trials" she's had. Really? Because he seemed a little spazzy to me as we watched. But he loved it at the same time. The instructor was great with him. I wish she could always be his teacher. We're not certain if we're going to do it or not but he does go back for an actual 30 minute class next week. One thing that's annoying me is that they don't want to give you the prices up front. If we do decide to stick with this, after his introductory month, I have no idea what it'll actually cost and that's obviously a factor. I'm gonna have to find that out before we get Easton hooked.

It was nice to see him being sort of formal and respectful...like their courtesy bows and he had to say "Yes Ma'am" (we don't do that at home). Perhaps karate will help him cycle back to "well behaved child" till he hits 5 and a half. :) Of course Easton is also quite excited about the "costume". He is such a goober.

Anyway, poor Dalton...he so wanted to be with Bubba on the mats but he can't start till 3 1/2. It's rough to be the little guy. Hopefully we can get them in some swimming lessons and maybe another little class for just him. Then I'll just have Wabie feeling left out. :)

Speaking of Wabie...here at 35 weeks I've been trying to get ready...the only thing is, I don't really know what all that entails. And funnily enough, looking back at my blog from 35 weeks 1 day with "Deuce" I had the same thoughts...we've bought a few packs of diapers, the room is mostly cleared out, the Pack & Play is folded up but at least next to our bed (from Carson!). I could stick a few unisex onesies, blankets, and sleepers in the wash at some point. We need to find the baby tub and mobile...but those aren't needed immediately. Mostly I need to have things all set for the boys to stay here with Gramoo while we're in the 'spital. We plan to re-arrange the car seats at some point so Easton will be in the middle to help out with the young'uns. However, the boys' seats will get put in Gramoo's car anyway.

Andrea reminded me that we need to buy more pacifiers. Just yesterday I made some food for the freezer (but I need more of those Reynolds Handi-Vac bags--we've tried 4 stores!!!). I did stuffed peppers. I plan to do maybe some meatloaf and definitely my chicken enchiladas. I've also stocked up on a few quick-to-fix things for after the baby comes as well. But Jason will be on paternity leave for at least a month and he's a fine cook so we'll manage. I try to stay pretty on top of the laundry and cleaning around the house anyway because you never know...

And because you never know, I need to pack a hospital bag. I think next week we'll do that. Even so, it's like--other than toiletries--what do I need? The hospital supplies so much and I brought a robe last time but it was pointless. It just took up a bunch of room and I should've just used the hosptial robes. I can come home in the same clothes I wear there, right? So, a nursing bra, maybe the Boppy pillow, and the boy and girl Coming Home outfits? And Jason's stuff, of course. The hospital won't have p.j.'s for him. :) And he can't sit around all day in nursing gowns like I can.

So I guess I need to do a little baby laundry, dig up a few things that we already have somewhere, pack my bag, and make a few more things for the freezer which I really do year 'round, anyway. Oh and the closet! Right now Dalton has too much stuff to move into his shared closet with Easton. So I think we're maybe gonna do some closet remodeling. And when I say "we" of course I mean J. Then D's stuff will be all out of the "nursery" and Wabie's stuff can take over.

Not too bad.

Okay...the boys and I are off in search of those Handi-Vac bags from somewhere else...till next time!