Being different

Both of my children were nursing 4x a day by the time they were 8 months old. It was probably long before this, but I remember 8 months because while we were at camp meeting when Dominic was almost 9 months old he stopped nursing the 2x during the day. Thankfully I had brought some soy formula along "just in case".

Well Caitlin can't let her brother do something with out her so this past week she's also quit two of her feedings. But she decided to be different than her brother and she skipped one during the day and the one at night. This actually works well for me because now someone else can feed her before bed. So I'm good for book club, movie club and date nights!!! = )

Caitlin-update

Just a quick update on Caitlin's cough situation. She does have asthma, but it is a very, very mild case. She only has to continue her breathing treatments for a few more days and then we just need to watch her and pay close attention if she gets the flu or a bad cold.

If you can't beat them, join them!

Caitlin crawled to the gate to watch the men go downstairs.

Dominic is making faces at her.

My kids are silly and provide tons of entertainment. =) Today on the way home from Greenville Caitlin was getting very excited about a toy she was playing with. Every few seconds she'd let out a little scream. Dominic was trying to watch a video and didn't appreciate the noise. He was being very sweet and polite.

"Caitlin, please don't scream."

"Stop screaming, Caitlin. Please be quiet."

We were amazed at his patience, but I could tell he was reaching the end.

Next thing we hear is two kids screaming.

If you can't beat them, join them.

And We're Off

Both Jon and Caitlin have taken off.

Yesterday at church Caitlin crawled a few "steps" for the first time. It was during the middle of church and I missed it. But then she crawled in Sabbath school when I was able to see. She's been taking baby "steps" ever since. She'll crawl a few feet and then sit back and smile so proudly. This also means that Dominic is having to keep his toys picked up better and he's not crazy about that. =)

Jon had his first solo flight today. I'm very proud of him. Proud for going to school and doing what he's always wanted. Also proud that he didn't crash the plane the first time. =)

Way to go, you guys!!!

Cooking

Dominic LOVES to help me cook. Now anyone who knows me even a little knows that I don't like to cook. There are days when I even hate it. So Dominic is pushing me out of my comfort zone because he wants to cook every day, sometimes for lunch, supper and "cookies for snack".

I had a recipe for Rice Crispie Treats using corn syrup. It was supposed to be less sugar than using the marshmallows. Unfortunately I lost the recipe and when we went to make it tonight I had to improvise. I pulled up the original recipe online, but it didn't list quantities. It showed a stick and a half of butter, a bag of marshmallows and a box of Rice Crispies. So I put one stick of butter (all I had) and 1 cup of syrup in the microwave. After using the entire box of cereal we still had a very loose, sticky mess. (For those of you interested it is 3 tablespoons of butter =), 1 bag of marshmallows and 6 cups of cereal.) I found a recipe that called for peanut butter and I hoped that would congeal it a little. It was now even greasier. All the time, Dominic is shoving the greasy cereal into his mouth faster than he could chew. I would run back to the computer and would return to find his little cheeks puffed out. I'd mutter, stir in something else and return to the computer. By the time I gave up there was about 4 cups of cereal missing and Dominic looked a little green. =) Tonight when I asked him what he was thankful for he said "Mommy cooking with me." I thank God for kids who push me to do things and then love the effort even when the result isn't the greatest.

Anyone want to come over for some peanut butter cereal?
 

My silly kids

Caitlin wouldn't go to sleep for her nap today. I looked in several times and she was sitting up in the crib sucking her thumb and holding her little bear. It got quiet and this is what I saw when I looked in her crib. Dominic was trying to fit in the laundry basket.

Since he didn't fit so well with one basket he decided to add another one.

I told the kids to make faces. =)

When Dominic was small some friends got us this onsie for him. I had to put it on Caitlin and take a picture. It says "When God created me He was just showing off." LOVE it!

Move!!!

Caitlin can only scoot backwards and was getting frustrated because she kept getting stuck under the chair. So she turned around and tried to pull herself up. When that didn't work she started hitting and pushing the chair and squealing.

Breathing treatments & little green men

Caitlin has had a very strange, deep barky (sp?) cough ever since she was born. At first we were told that it was just her lungs getting rid of the fluid from being born c-section. Then it was the fact that she was a baby and babies didn't have as developed lungs as adults. It was always a really plausible reason so I made the assumption that they knew what they were talking about. This past week however the cough got worse and now she wheezes when she breathes as well. Several people told me it sounded asthmatic (sp?) and when it didn't get better I took her to the doctor. To make a long story short they still don't know what's wrong with her. It could be an allergy to something environmental, asthma, or something else. ?? We brought home a nebulizer and some medicine that has steroids in it for asthma and are to return in two weeks. In the mean time we've had "fun" trying to keep her still for her breathing treatments. Dominic makes funny faces to keep her entertained and loves holding her "breathing treatment fish".

Yesterday Dominic was talking to someone. Jon asked him who he was talking to.

"My friend, Wuacomole. He's keeping my brother company"

"Oh, What does Wuacamole look like"

A duh look and then

"He's green, Daddy." (Guacamole, maybe??)