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Saturday, August 31, 2013
Chicken Pox
So it looks like LB has the chicken pox!
It came on real suddenly and poor baby is completely covered with bumps.
His fever hit 102.2 (39) in the afternoon but after he had some paracetamol it went down and he was able to eat dinner!
I can't remember if we vaccinated Aiden for chicken pox but I'm hoping he gets it so that we can just be over it once and for all!
Now with LB being sick Aiden is not going to be able to go to kindergarten on Monday! We get to have a few more weeks with him!
Please pray for LB that he gets over this fast and without too much discomfort.
It came on real suddenly and poor baby is completely covered with bumps.
His fever hit 102.2 (39) in the afternoon but after he had some paracetamol it went down and he was able to eat dinner!
I can't remember if we vaccinated Aiden for chicken pox but I'm hoping he gets it so that we can just be over it once and for all!
Now with LB being sick Aiden is not going to be able to go to kindergarten on Monday! We get to have a few more weeks with him!
Please pray for LB that he gets over this fast and without too much discomfort.
Friday, August 2, 2013
Potty Training Update
It's been almost 3 months since I started potty training Aiden for reals.
It's been a very easy-going journey, because we go out a lot (once in the morning and again in the afternoon), so the time at home to concentrate on the training has been very limited.
But the time we spent at Home I tried to be consistent, without pushing too hard or putting too much pressure ... making the whole thing as fun and simple as possible.
As a result, I can say this hasn't been stressful at all ... its been one extra thing to think about for sure, but its not anything I worried about, or felt bad about because he wasn't making progress.
On the contrary, he has taken to it so well and now I don't even worry about him making messes! He can go up to 3-4 hours without peeing now, so if I remember I will ask him if he needs to go, but I don't worry if I forget! He is in normal underwear now if we are at Home, only using a diaper for nap and night time, but he wakes up dry for both! I am now able to use cloth diapers for both nap and night time which is saving normal diaper costs also!
He still has a problem with doing his #2 in the potty.... or even telling us ... I think he is still scared of going #2 on the potty so that's something we try to look out for ...
This morning he just sat bolt upright at 6 in the morning and said 'kaka'! (Albanian for #2 ... which he uses whenever he needs to go potty) ... so I put him on the potty, changed him into underwear, and now he's back sleeping! (It's almost 8:30 in the morning!)
This made me very happy because although he usually wakes up dry, this is the first time he's woken up out of sleep to actually TELL me and hold it enough to go on the potty!
Of course our potty training journey isn't over ... still gotta get the fear of pooping to go away somehow ...
But I'm really happy at how easy-going and laid back it all has been ...
And he looks soooooo cute with his baby underwear!!
It's been a very easy-going journey, because we go out a lot (once in the morning and again in the afternoon), so the time at home to concentrate on the training has been very limited.
But the time we spent at Home I tried to be consistent, without pushing too hard or putting too much pressure ... making the whole thing as fun and simple as possible.
As a result, I can say this hasn't been stressful at all ... its been one extra thing to think about for sure, but its not anything I worried about, or felt bad about because he wasn't making progress.
On the contrary, he has taken to it so well and now I don't even worry about him making messes! He can go up to 3-4 hours without peeing now, so if I remember I will ask him if he needs to go, but I don't worry if I forget! He is in normal underwear now if we are at Home, only using a diaper for nap and night time, but he wakes up dry for both! I am now able to use cloth diapers for both nap and night time which is saving normal diaper costs also!
He still has a problem with doing his #2 in the potty.... or even telling us ... I think he is still scared of going #2 on the potty so that's something we try to look out for ...
This morning he just sat bolt upright at 6 in the morning and said 'kaka'! (Albanian for #2 ... which he uses whenever he needs to go potty) ... so I put him on the potty, changed him into underwear, and now he's back sleeping! (It's almost 8:30 in the morning!)
This made me very happy because although he usually wakes up dry, this is the first time he's woken up out of sleep to actually TELL me and hold it enough to go on the potty!
Of course our potty training journey isn't over ... still gotta get the fear of pooping to go away somehow ...
But I'm really happy at how easy-going and laid back it all has been ...
And he looks soooooo cute with his baby underwear!!
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Merry Christmas (for Cousin Erinda, Cousin Mersida, Laerti, Uncle Eno, and Xhaxhi Ilir and Teta Ludi)
We hope you had a wonderful Christmas!!! We remember you were here last year Xhaxhi Ilir!!
We are sending our warmest wishes that you all have the best Christmas and New Year filled with lots of love, happiness, and presents!!!!
Hope to see you all soon~~~~
Love from Aiden (Pooh Bear), Brandon (Little Bear), Papa Bear and Mama Bear
(Plus Grandma and Grandpa Bear)
We are sending our warmest wishes that you all have the best Christmas and New Year filled with lots of love, happiness, and presents!!!!
Hope to see you all soon~~~~
Love from Aiden (Pooh Bear), Brandon (Little Bear), Papa Bear and Mama Bear
(Plus Grandma and Grandpa Bear)
Thursday, November 15, 2012
6 months and 19 months!
Happy Birthdays to my BABIES~~~~
Here are are looking all ... .homey ... Good MORNING everyone!!!
Here are are looking all ... .homey ... Good MORNING everyone!!!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
So strong! ... oh and Halloween
Today I was wearing a blouse like this ...
obviously not me ... but the pic shows the flaps down the side ...
AAANYWAY,.... I was at the counter preparing dinner for Aiden, and he grabbed one of the flaps and was playing inainai ba (peekaboo) with it. Then he started trying to wrap it around himself, playing with it, etc. Then he suddenly grabbed it REAL hard, and ran behind me. He pulled so hard that I almost fell backward! It jolted me, and I barely caught myself before I fell right on top of him! But the jolt and sudden slack made him fall down and he hit is head on the wall next to him, and then fell flat on his face! Poor baby wasn't hurt too bad, but he was so shocked he burst out crying and only wanted mommy (refused to go to Papa). I am so shocked at how strong this little boy is getting!
Yesterday evening I took the kids to a Halloween party (co-hosted by me, ahem). I got one of my friends to come along to help watch the kids (Thanks Smyle!) and thank GOD for her because I was running around pretty much the whole time picking people up, or taking pics (unofficial event photographer).
I am too tired to upload the pics here, so you will have to click this link here ...
CLICK HERE
Hope you had a fun Halloween!
P.S. Happy Birthday to MEEEEEEEE
obviously not me ... but the pic shows the flaps down the side ...
AAANYWAY,.... I was at the counter preparing dinner for Aiden, and he grabbed one of the flaps and was playing inainai ba (peekaboo) with it. Then he started trying to wrap it around himself, playing with it, etc. Then he suddenly grabbed it REAL hard, and ran behind me. He pulled so hard that I almost fell backward! It jolted me, and I barely caught myself before I fell right on top of him! But the jolt and sudden slack made him fall down and he hit is head on the wall next to him, and then fell flat on his face! Poor baby wasn't hurt too bad, but he was so shocked he burst out crying and only wanted mommy (refused to go to Papa). I am so shocked at how strong this little boy is getting!
Yesterday evening I took the kids to a Halloween party (co-hosted by me, ahem). I got one of my friends to come along to help watch the kids (Thanks Smyle!) and thank GOD for her because I was running around pretty much the whole time picking people up, or taking pics (unofficial event photographer).
I am too tired to upload the pics here, so you will have to click this link here ...
CLICK HERE
Hope you had a fun Halloween!
P.S. Happy Birthday to MEEEEEEEE
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Papoosie 18 months
Can't believe he's a whole year and a half old~!!
Whao ... he's just growing up so fast, his behavior an mannerisms have changed so much, he's not gonna be a baby for much longer!
He is so smart, so cute, so sweet, so loving, so naughty ... just the perfect baby ever!
I realize that I didn't do updates for him since LB was born ... but here are some highlights of what I remember (sorry ... it's not gonna be real proper ... mommy brain!)
May 15th, 2012 - 13 months old!
LB was born! We went away for 2 days, and came back with a tiny monkey of a thing! I swear Aiden must think Mushu is a pet and that we went and 'bought' him! haha ... that month I slowly recovered from my surgery, Brandon got accustomed to the world, and Aiden cried. When he came around us we tried to make sure we gave him attention as much as we could, but it was still tough on him, because he cried for every little thing. Diaper changes, eating, sleeping, playing ...
But at least he loved LB. Took him awhile to realize he wasn't a plaything, but we tried real hard to show him that he was something he could love.
June 15th, 2012 - 14 months old!
LB was still too small to go out this month (he did go for a few short walks with us) so we took Aiden out as much as we could. I would pump and leave milk for LB with Grandma. We started going to the pool a lot with Aiden, and he did better as far as his crying and acceptance of LB. Looking at the pics he was still so chub chub and so ... tiny looking. Just 5 months ago but he has changed so much!
July 15th, 2012 - 15 months old!
LB started tagging along for our summer activities ... to the beach, to the pool. This year we were so much more active than last year. We were so much more ... cautious with Aiden and we only went once to the pool/beach, but we went quite often this year ... taking our little LB along also! Aiden loved being outside, and ESPECIALLY the pool! We pretty much spent as much time as possible out of the house ... either at the lake, the park, or the pool, or the beach! Daddy was very into dressing in matching outfits and taking LOTS of pictures (LOTS= so many that I haven't even been able to go through them and organize them all!)! The first weeks of August Aiden also got REAL sick for the first time in his life! He had such a high fever and it was so scary!
August 15th, 2012 - 16 months old!
Summer fun continues!
September 15th, 2012 - 17 months old!
We went on Summer Vacation! That was definitely the highlight of the month! Since I already posted the pics from that, here's a pic of the boys together!
October 15th, 2012 - 18 months old!
I've missed logging about his developmental progress, and tricks because honestly I just don't remember when he started doing them! But as of now, his 18 month birthday, he says: 15-20 words
Peshk (fish), no (in both Albanian and English), Nene (grandma), Mom, Daddy, push, cape (grab), topi (ball), yum yum (for food and also for his pacifier), hopa (dakko, or carry), help, kale (horse), up, three (after one, two ... three!), go (after ready, set, GOOO, and when he wants to go somewhere), prape (more), po (yes), bye, this, tickle .... .... (I think that's it ... hard to remember them all)
And signs another 10 or so words ...
more, all done, please, thank you, sorry, help (he alternates between saying and signing this one), kiss, hajde (come here).
He also makes a variety of sounds like brrrm for car, different animal sounds like this:
Whao ... he's just growing up so fast, his behavior an mannerisms have changed so much, he's not gonna be a baby for much longer!
He is so smart, so cute, so sweet, so loving, so naughty ... just the perfect baby ever!
I realize that I didn't do updates for him since LB was born ... but here are some highlights of what I remember (sorry ... it's not gonna be real proper ... mommy brain!)
May 15th, 2012 - 13 months old!
LB was born! We went away for 2 days, and came back with a tiny monkey of a thing! I swear Aiden must think Mushu is a pet and that we went and 'bought' him! haha ... that month I slowly recovered from my surgery, Brandon got accustomed to the world, and Aiden cried. When he came around us we tried to make sure we gave him attention as much as we could, but it was still tough on him, because he cried for every little thing. Diaper changes, eating, sleeping, playing ...
But at least he loved LB. Took him awhile to realize he wasn't a plaything, but we tried real hard to show him that he was something he could love.
June 15th, 2012 - 14 months old!
LB was still too small to go out this month (he did go for a few short walks with us) so we took Aiden out as much as we could. I would pump and leave milk for LB with Grandma. We started going to the pool a lot with Aiden, and he did better as far as his crying and acceptance of LB. Looking at the pics he was still so chub chub and so ... tiny looking. Just 5 months ago but he has changed so much!
July 15th, 2012 - 15 months old!
LB started tagging along for our summer activities ... to the beach, to the pool. This year we were so much more active than last year. We were so much more ... cautious with Aiden and we only went once to the pool/beach, but we went quite often this year ... taking our little LB along also! Aiden loved being outside, and ESPECIALLY the pool! We pretty much spent as much time as possible out of the house ... either at the lake, the park, or the pool, or the beach! Daddy was very into dressing in matching outfits and taking LOTS of pictures (LOTS= so many that I haven't even been able to go through them and organize them all!)! The first weeks of August Aiden also got REAL sick for the first time in his life! He had such a high fever and it was so scary!
August 15th, 2012 - 16 months old!
Summer fun continues!
September 15th, 2012 - 17 months old!
We went on Summer Vacation! That was definitely the highlight of the month! Since I already posted the pics from that, here's a pic of the boys together!
October 15th, 2012 - 18 months old!
I've missed logging about his developmental progress, and tricks because honestly I just don't remember when he started doing them! But as of now, his 18 month birthday, he says: 15-20 words
Peshk (fish), no (in both Albanian and English), Nene (grandma), Mom, Daddy, push, cape (grab), topi (ball), yum yum (for food and also for his pacifier), hopa (dakko, or carry), help, kale (horse), up, three (after one, two ... three!), go (after ready, set, GOOO, and when he wants to go somewhere), prape (more), po (yes), bye, this, tickle .... .... (I think that's it ... hard to remember them all)
And signs another 10 or so words ...
more, all done, please, thank you, sorry, help (he alternates between saying and signing this one), kiss, hajde (come here).
He also makes a variety of sounds like brrrm for car, different animal sounds like this:
He is extremely coordinated and loves climbing onto things ... the couch, chairs, computer chairs ... benches ... he even figured out how to climb onto his car to look out the window! He loves opening (and now closing) the doors. It's amazing because he has to hold onto the doorknob and back up to close the door, but he knows how to pull the handle down to make it 'click' ... we recently changed the doorknobs on the kitchen and bathroom doors to make them heavier but he somehow manages to open those now too! If it's really important to keep him out we gotta lock it from the outside now! But soon he'll figure out how to turn the key ... so we'll see how long that lasts!
He loves twirling around like a ballerina, and does this funny 'hop' thingie when we tell him to jump, he 'tickles' baby brother (and us) ... gosh I can't keep track of all the crazy tricks he has. :)
He's a sneaky naughty baby who is too smart for his own good. He is extremely naughty with grandma and grandpa especially because they refuse to spank him (I guess it's ok because its the grandparents right to spoil their grandkids). He used to get really mad when I would nurse LB and he would try to climb into my lap to get to the other boob, which he would refuse to drink from ... but he would kiss it!
He does so many funny and cute things that I can't even list them here, but he is just the sweetest baby ever!
Here are some goals I have for the next 6 months.
By the time he is two, I hope to:
*Have him used to sleeping on his own. Right now it takes him a very long time to go to sleep (unless it's in the car), and we have to be there the whole time with him. Hopefully by the time he is two he will learn that bedtime is bedtime and it won't take hours for him to fall asleep.
*Have him eating normal food. He is getting better at eating 'adult' food (food that isn't pureed) but it really depends on his mood because something he accepted the day before, the next day he will refuse, and generally he still likes pureed food more than stuff he needs to chew. I would also like him to be able to eat on his own. I guess the main reason why I don't let him eat on his own and make a mess right now is that I don't have the time to have him sit for long periods while he eats his own meal. I have two babies so when it's time for Aiden to eat I need him to eat within a certain amount of time before LB gets cranky, etc. Hopefully by the time he is two the eating situation will get better.
*Get him over the pacifier! He is still addicted to it and needs it for sleeping and drives in the car. He now understands the difference between baby brother and his pacifier, because if we say it's LB's and ask for it he will give it back ... but I try not to give it to him during normal times ... so hopefully by two he will be weaned off of it completely! You understand why I can't do cold turkey right? It's cause LB gets paci's too so we can't just STOP giving Aiden his ... it has to be a conscious thing and us teaching him that he can't have it ... anyway ... it's goal #3.
Ok, this is gonna get too long, so I'll post it before I end up running out of time (again) ... here are a few more pics ... these ones are RECENT!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Vacation 2012 - Borsh
FINALLY have a few minutes to post something! We went to Borsh at the end of August, and spent 6 days there! The kids were pretty happy and in general we had a great time! Aiden fell of the bed once (he refused to sleep in the playpen we had brought along)!
These aren't really in order ... but we really only got around to taking pictures on the 2nd to last day so these are all from the 2 last days we were there!
Playing with Daddy ...
Me and my boys ... see how pretty the water is ...
Aiden wasn't too fond of the beach because it was a rocky beach and not a sandy one ...
... But he LOVED the water!
Brandon on the other hand ...
Look at that face ...
Ha, the bee was flying and I just happened to take the picture and it looks like a bugger from Aiden's nose!!
We set up his pool in the front garden where we stayed and after coming from the beach he would play here so Daddy could cook lunch and Mommy could put Brandon to sleep. He LOVED it
Haha ... my 'trying to be a mermaid' shot lol
This is cool ... no? I have WINGS!
Aiden and Daddy
Brandon and Daddy
My FAT Mushu Monster!
Sooooo CUTE!!!
Some family photos~!
Kissing the sun
I love my Dragon BABY!
I don't know what goes on in his head sometimes ... but it SURE IS CUTE!
Daddy tried to fix his hair ...
But MOMMY is the one who knows how to do it right!
So loving
CHU
So sweet
More sweet
My poochies
It was our first ever family vacation because even before the babies were born I went to Saranda one summer without Como-kun because he was still working as a flight-attendant and he couldn't get away. Then with Aiden we were super super careful and we only took him to the beach once. But I guess we got a little less scared with the 2nd one ... Brandon was only 3 months old ... but he seemed to enjoy it.
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