More Fall Fun!

Fall is, by far, my favorite season....the returning to school, smell of leaves, smores, football games, mums, sweaters, I love it all. Topped off with the celebration of another year with our precious Jack, definitely the greatest time of year.

Two of these pictures are from Eckert's Fun Farm, visited for a neighbor's birthday recently. Jack embraces the Red Baron (a little fast for my taste) ride, rejects entirely the pony ride (much more tame). No amount of coaxing from dad would entice him to ride. Oh, well, he's still such a little guy.

Jack is really conversing with us now. Upon our usual morning wake up call at 6-ish, he states, "Want Milk," and "See Elmo," with quite a bit of emphasis. He did say, "Thank you, Daddy," this morning when J brought him his milk, which was quite endearing. Oh, and after days of wrestling with the concept of crying the kid out in his new 'big boy bed,' we put him down on Sunday night, didn't lay down with him and after only two times of having to put him back in his bed, he went to SLEEP. BY HIMSELF. Without crying. He even told me, "I close the eyes, Mommy." (As J says, "The inmates are running the asylum.").

Friday is the next ultrasound and doctor's appointment. Fingers crossed that all goes well. Next week will be 7 months -- about 6 weeks or so to go. We're starting to buy some girly things, onesies and the like. We bought some sleepers at Target last week, made the whole situation become more real to us all!

JACK TURNS 2 AND OTHER TALES.....

No, I haven't blogged in a looong time. For shame. I blame the terrible 2s and pregnancy. Nonetheless, let me catch up. Our wonderful son celebrated his 2nd birthday, complete with cake, ice cream and bounce houses. He had a great time at his party, most of our friends and the neighbors dropped by for some fun. Jack is moving incredibly fast on the learning curve of all things.......conversing, eating, sleeping and learning to use the potty.

A few weeks ago, he moved out of his crib into the "big boy" bed. While this is a great stride, we seem to have regressed to needing help going to sleep at night.....to J and my horror, the situation could be pointing toward another 'Crying Out' scenario, which we dread. Me in particular, because the only way we were able to do it at age 1 1/2, was when we were fortified by a little vino (for us, not Jack!). Gestating as I am, this crying out attempt will make transition MORE difficult!

Jack tells us what he wants and is starting to have little conversations with us. It's truly a miracle to see this little guy grow up. With a promise to blog more frequently.....

We have moved into week 26 of the twin pregnancy. Doctor thinks things are going very well and he even let me stay working full time for a bit longer. Our next ultrasound and doctor's appointment are next Friday, hopefully we'll have more good news then. At this point, we think we'll have a Brooke and Claire. (No one reflect back on the Brat Pack movies and quote Judd Nelson telling Molly Ringwald that "Claire's a fat girl's name." I've heard it, I remember it, thanks. I'm still not changing my mind).

TWIN GIRLS

J and I found out on Friday that Jack's little siblings are girls! Thankfully, they are very healthy and all looks fine. We are still a bit shocked, as I had really assumed that we'd have more boys (I'm not sure why, but I was really certain.....so much for maternal instinct!)

We have been talking to Jack about the twins, he now points to my belly and says, "Babies sleeping," and then kisses them. VERY cute kid we have. He is also astute and knowing when he's getting a time out. When he gets caught these days, he looks at me and says, "No time out, Mama." Hard not to laugh!

36-37 weeks is optimal for twins, which means the week of Christmas or shortly thereafter. More than halfway there!

Send your girl names our way! We have some ideas, but will take suggestions......

Joie de Vivre

Much as I cannnot believe it, our Stinker turns 2 in September! As you can tell, he is embracing the toddler independence with spirit. He is a darling boy (I'm not at all biased).

I was the proud owner of an imaginary friend as a young child, mine took the form of a purple mouse. Where I came up with this, who knows? I had the purple mouse in my pocket until I was around 4, upon which I 'lost' it. I cried and carried on for days. Not much poor mom and dad could do to console at that point. I seem to have passed on the imaginary friend trait to Jack, who constantly shows us "Monkeys," in the closet, in the bedroom, under his bed, sometimes in the kitchen cabinets. Our wonderful nanny thought maybe we had a video or went to the zoo recently, but no. Now that we've told him there are no monkeys inside the house, he is now sadly saying, "No monkeys." I feel we've disappointed him. A trip to the zoo is certainly in order for the weekend. Happy Friday!

The Little Gym

Just a plug for one of our favorite toddler past times, The Little Gym, http://www.thelittlegym.com/. We've been taking our little one since he was a crawler, it's a nice way to meet other families and provides socialization. Jack graduated from "Beast" level (how appropriate for toddlers) this weekend. He's very proud and can do a forward roll with great panache.

Has it been two weeks already?

I suppose that after nearly two years of being a Mama's boy, turnabout is fair play. J has been on the receiving end of much love the last few weeks, I am chopped liver. I am, however, the "Go To" in times of minor injuries and illnesses, so I'll count my many blessings. It is a great joy to see daddy and baby so in love, though.

Last week was rather harrowing at work, let us not dwell on too much, but suffice it to say that in the midst of all the m/a drama a little political problem popped up in the corn fields, landing me with much juggling of egos and explaining to do. It appears to have passed, leaving me more time to obsess about other things, namely the gestation of the twins.

This week is week 17 and necessitates another check up with the doctor this Thursday. (Everyone keep fingers crossed!) In three or so more weeks, we'll have another ultrasound and likely find out the genders. We are all very excited though remaining a bit worried about everything and one. Hopefully, all will be well.

July 30, 2008

Okay, okay, a year later.....not a great blogging record.....

But as of today, I am going to update on a weekly, if not more, basis. While the blog began as a more detailed baby book, now it will be an update on life in the K household as we know it. I'll share our insignificant, but funny, and significant details.

For friends who may not have heard, Jack will be a big brother to twins come this December. He has been kissing pictures of babies in books, here's hoping that he will kiss the real ones! Jack is growing up and has a very funny sense of humor. Yesterday he rummaged through my diaper bag and walked into the living room wearing a diaper on his head and laughing. Gets it from his dad.

The picture is of 'pure joy' and from our mini-vacation in Naples, Florida, Nana's snowbird destination. More later.....