Update for 14 months...
Weighed 22.4 lbs. (home scale) and
Right around 30 inches. Very hard to get him to stay stil!!
Looks like his food is going straight to his feet! LOL! :)
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Shoes...
Growing like a weed? Yes! Especially his feet!
We have gone through 2 shoe sizes in about 5 weeks. He is now in a size 5! When the shoes are getting hard to put on his feet, I am learning not to blame him for curling his toes, but maybe, just maybe he IS growing that fast!
Going to measure his height/weight when he wakes up tomorrow! Got the scale fixed! But, I am sure most of the growing was in his feet! (And brain!) :)
We have gone through 2 shoe sizes in about 5 weeks. He is now in a size 5! When the shoes are getting hard to put on his feet, I am learning not to blame him for curling his toes, but maybe, just maybe he IS growing that fast!
Going to measure his height/weight when he wakes up tomorrow! Got the scale fixed! But, I am sure most of the growing was in his feet! (And brain!) :)
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Timing
So, here's another testimony for you...
Matt and I put serious thought and prayer time into the idea of the "when" of another child. After a LOT of praying, we decided NOT to decide, and leave it in God's hands. After all, Ian could not have come at a better time. I was able to get the job at LWCS and finish the school year, and even made it back for the awards ceremony. Matt was able to spend the crucial first few months at home with Ian and I before deploying. They had a special time of bonding that was priceless. We could not have planned it more perfectly (and thought we knew when we wanted a child almost a year earlier!)...it was when we finally surrendered to God's will, we saw what His plan was all along.
Now, we caught a lot of controversy on this...what if the children are too close...how many are you going to have...what if he deploys...you just bought a house...and on and on. It was hard sometimes to have faith in our decision to trust God. But...
God has shown again that He is the master plan of everything!
Although it is sad to leave family here in Jacksonville, we knew that there was a reason. The first obvious one to us was that he would be non-deployable for 3 years. Now, we find out we're going to have another baby, and that makes it even more exciting! He will be home with us for the first 3 years of this child's life!
After a phone call tonight, things are even more obvious...that God's hand works miracles in every thing for those that turn to Him and let Jesus be the King of their life...even in decisions that seem like they "should" be our own!
Matt just found out the schedule for the training...and for starters, he will be picking up Aug. 23 and that class graduates Nov. 14. Then, he has the rest of the year off!!! The next class doesn't pick up until Jan. 3 and graduates March 27th. Right around the time baby is born, and he doesn't pick up again until May 23rd! WOW. You want to talk about timing? Matt will be home with us for the first 8 weeks of having the new baby! WOW!
We couldn't have planned it ourselves any better whatsoever...there were just too many unknowns and variables!
You may say that we have some great luck...but sorry folks, it doesn't work that way. There is a God of the Universe in charge of everything! I'm so glad it's not all up to us!!!!!!!
Yet again everything is working out when you have faith and know that things happen for a reason!! Praise God for His marvelous handiwork and His blessings in our lives.
He is so good!
If you were looking for an example of how there is a God and Savior...this is it. Prayer works, God is real, and He takes care of His children...granting them the desires of their heart and guiding them on the path to draw them closer to Himself! :)
Matt and I put serious thought and prayer time into the idea of the "when" of another child. After a LOT of praying, we decided NOT to decide, and leave it in God's hands. After all, Ian could not have come at a better time. I was able to get the job at LWCS and finish the school year, and even made it back for the awards ceremony. Matt was able to spend the crucial first few months at home with Ian and I before deploying. They had a special time of bonding that was priceless. We could not have planned it more perfectly (and thought we knew when we wanted a child almost a year earlier!)...it was when we finally surrendered to God's will, we saw what His plan was all along.
Now, we caught a lot of controversy on this...what if the children are too close...how many are you going to have...what if he deploys...you just bought a house...and on and on. It was hard sometimes to have faith in our decision to trust God. But...
God has shown again that He is the master plan of everything!
Although it is sad to leave family here in Jacksonville, we knew that there was a reason. The first obvious one to us was that he would be non-deployable for 3 years. Now, we find out we're going to have another baby, and that makes it even more exciting! He will be home with us for the first 3 years of this child's life!
After a phone call tonight, things are even more obvious...that God's hand works miracles in every thing for those that turn to Him and let Jesus be the King of their life...even in decisions that seem like they "should" be our own!
Matt just found out the schedule for the training...and for starters, he will be picking up Aug. 23 and that class graduates Nov. 14. Then, he has the rest of the year off!!! The next class doesn't pick up until Jan. 3 and graduates March 27th. Right around the time baby is born, and he doesn't pick up again until May 23rd! WOW. You want to talk about timing? Matt will be home with us for the first 8 weeks of having the new baby! WOW!
We couldn't have planned it ourselves any better whatsoever...there were just too many unknowns and variables!
You may say that we have some great luck...but sorry folks, it doesn't work that way. There is a God of the Universe in charge of everything! I'm so glad it's not all up to us!!!!!!!
Yet again everything is working out when you have faith and know that things happen for a reason!! Praise God for His marvelous handiwork and His blessings in our lives.
He is so good!
If you were looking for an example of how there is a God and Savior...this is it. Prayer works, God is real, and He takes care of His children...granting them the desires of their heart and guiding them on the path to draw them closer to Himself! :)
FOURTEEN MONTHS!
Our scale needs batteries, I'll have weight/height later on...
As many people have observed, at this point there is no denying that Ian is "ALL BOY!"
-His favorite toy is by far a ball! He will point them out wherever we go! Obsessed! :)
-Can climb up and down stairs all by himself! He goes down them backwards, but does it alone!
-Labeling objects spontaneously in books. (Dog, baby, daddy, and ball of course!)
-Gets us to help him with tasks...i.e., he's in the kitchen trying to open the cabinet, comes and pulls our arm and puts it on the cabinet to open it for him).
-Is becoming increasingly independent..."Come here" now sometimes gets a, "No!" as he continues on his own path!
-Turns around backwards, and backs into you to sit in your lap, (most of the time with book in hand!)
-Matches up the correct lids with containers (simple matching).
-Blows his nose for dad!
-Read books OUT LOUD to himself.
-Up to 45 minutes in the mornings he will play by himself in the crib.
-Favorite books at this stage are ones with simple pictures of household objects and any that involve flaps to lift.
-Throws with incredibly good aim! The ball almost always goes right where he is looking!
-Has mastered the art of walking up and down a ramp...without falling. (For the most part at least).
-Understands the concept of a doorknob, but still can't operate standard height ones. (WHEW!)
-Appears to be teething again, finger/thumb sucking has appeared off and on.
-Does not put inappropriate objects in his mouth anymore!
-Is interested in shape sorting toys.
-Experiments in tub/kiddie pool with holding his breath and putting own head underwater.
-Often engages in interactive play with other kids, as opposed to all parallel.
-Initiates simple activities with others! (Ex: brings a bowl and puts on everyone's head!)
-Understands correction/consequences with a simple time out. Nods head when asked, are you going to be nice now?
-Said "Amen!" after a prayer! And, "The end" after books!
-Recognizes uniform as what dad wears...calls to other Marines as "Daddy!"
-Loves to sit in chairs like a big boy!
-Feeds himself with increasing dexterity. He will now break up larger pieces of food into smaller pieces if he can't bite off a smaller chunk, and will also use a scooping (as opposed to dipping) motion with a spoon. Also some success with fork stabbing!
-Is in almost constant movement...he's always up to something! :)
Again, just an idea of all of the ways Ian is growing...inside and out! His relationship building skills are extending beyond his own desire to be the center of attention! One of my favorite things to see is how he recognizes playmate Jared and wants to follow him around and copy everything he does...just like brothers!
Every month it amazes me how much he is able to know and learn! I really have to sit and think hard about all of the things he is doing! He's so busy!
Again, every month that passes by I am so thankful for the wonder God has given us, the opportunity to raise up a child in His service. Every day is another little miracle! :)
As many people have observed, at this point there is no denying that Ian is "ALL BOY!"
-His favorite toy is by far a ball! He will point them out wherever we go! Obsessed! :)
-Can climb up and down stairs all by himself! He goes down them backwards, but does it alone!
-Labeling objects spontaneously in books. (Dog, baby, daddy, and ball of course!)
-Gets us to help him with tasks...i.e., he's in the kitchen trying to open the cabinet, comes and pulls our arm and puts it on the cabinet to open it for him).
-Is becoming increasingly independent..."Come here" now sometimes gets a, "No!" as he continues on his own path!
-Turns around backwards, and backs into you to sit in your lap, (most of the time with book in hand!)
-Matches up the correct lids with containers (simple matching).
-Blows his nose for dad!
-Read books OUT LOUD to himself.
-Up to 45 minutes in the mornings he will play by himself in the crib.
-Favorite books at this stage are ones with simple pictures of household objects and any that involve flaps to lift.
-Throws with incredibly good aim! The ball almost always goes right where he is looking!
-Has mastered the art of walking up and down a ramp...without falling. (For the most part at least).
-Understands the concept of a doorknob, but still can't operate standard height ones. (WHEW!)
-Appears to be teething again, finger/thumb sucking has appeared off and on.
-Does not put inappropriate objects in his mouth anymore!
-Is interested in shape sorting toys.
-Experiments in tub/kiddie pool with holding his breath and putting own head underwater.
-Often engages in interactive play with other kids, as opposed to all parallel.
-Initiates simple activities with others! (Ex: brings a bowl and puts on everyone's head!)
-Understands correction/consequences with a simple time out. Nods head when asked, are you going to be nice now?
-Said "Amen!" after a prayer! And, "The end" after books!
-Recognizes uniform as what dad wears...calls to other Marines as "Daddy!"
-Loves to sit in chairs like a big boy!
-Feeds himself with increasing dexterity. He will now break up larger pieces of food into smaller pieces if he can't bite off a smaller chunk, and will also use a scooping (as opposed to dipping) motion with a spoon. Also some success with fork stabbing!
-Is in almost constant movement...he's always up to something! :)
Again, just an idea of all of the ways Ian is growing...inside and out! His relationship building skills are extending beyond his own desire to be the center of attention! One of my favorite things to see is how he recognizes playmate Jared and wants to follow him around and copy everything he does...just like brothers!
Every month it amazes me how much he is able to know and learn! I really have to sit and think hard about all of the things he is doing! He's so busy!
Again, every month that passes by I am so thankful for the wonder God has given us, the opportunity to raise up a child in His service. Every day is another little miracle! :)
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
PRE-Potty Training!
Well, I realized I might need to amend the last post, so as not to be misleading...
Ian really is not developed enough to start full-fledged toilet training - and most importantly is not showing all of the "readiness" signs for such. For example, he is not going very long stretches with clean diapers (a sign that he is able to control his bladder). Nor is he always aware of soiled diapers.
We are just helping the process begin by naming his functions, and setting up opportunities for him to be successful if possible. He was urinating on the bathroom floor when the shower turned on anyway, so why not catch it in a toilet? :D He most definitely is developed enough to make associations with appropriate bathroom behavior!
I just wanted to throw a little "disclaimer" out if you will, to assure you - he's NOT getting punished for "accidents" (they aren't even accidents at this point, haha), nor are we considering this period of time the "goal" for getting rid of diapers. We won't be running to the toilet every time I think he might need to go...or camping out in the bathroom waiting on that moment...
Again, this is just a time to start explaining the process, and allow his "explorer" phase encompass other areas of "big person" living. He possesses the intellect, curiosity, and ability to imitate many things we are doing - and we're just adding toileting to the list!
My experience with kids has taught me to recognize the signs and also know processes to ease potty training in general. But more than all of this, both Matt and I have the patience to wait for when the time is right, and set the foundation for a successful transition from diapers! :)
Ian really is not developed enough to start full-fledged toilet training - and most importantly is not showing all of the "readiness" signs for such. For example, he is not going very long stretches with clean diapers (a sign that he is able to control his bladder). Nor is he always aware of soiled diapers.
We are just helping the process begin by naming his functions, and setting up opportunities for him to be successful if possible. He was urinating on the bathroom floor when the shower turned on anyway, so why not catch it in a toilet? :D He most definitely is developed enough to make associations with appropriate bathroom behavior!
I just wanted to throw a little "disclaimer" out if you will, to assure you - he's NOT getting punished for "accidents" (they aren't even accidents at this point, haha), nor are we considering this period of time the "goal" for getting rid of diapers. We won't be running to the toilet every time I think he might need to go...or camping out in the bathroom waiting on that moment...
Again, this is just a time to start explaining the process, and allow his "explorer" phase encompass other areas of "big person" living. He possesses the intellect, curiosity, and ability to imitate many things we are doing - and we're just adding toileting to the list!
My experience with kids has taught me to recognize the signs and also know processes to ease potty training in general. But more than all of this, both Matt and I have the patience to wait for when the time is right, and set the foundation for a successful transition from diapers! :)
Potty Training!
So, you may have heard the story about how Ian TWICE now has pulled off his diaper after wetting it, and carried it over and threw it in the trash all by himself!! (With no prompting whatsoever!!)
Tonight, we add a new chapter to the potty training we have decided to move forward with! (After all, since he is smart enough to know that his diaper should come off when wet and be thrown away, he is smart enough to learn that pee goes in the potty! In addition to the fact that he is going through a very strong mimicking stage!!).
We have been talking a lot about going on the potty, etc. Matt put him on his little potty chair before his shower just now, and...HOORAY!! He went in the potty!!! Of course, this is mostly coincidental at this point, but I'll take it! Every step is a step closer!
How exciting!
I know I'm growing as a mom when I can get excited by seeing my little boy just sitting on the potty! Makes me think, if it's because I love him so much...how excited God gets when we learn new things about him, or succeed in His purpose here. It's such an amazingly wonderful feeling! God is so good! :)
Tonight, we add a new chapter to the potty training we have decided to move forward with! (After all, since he is smart enough to know that his diaper should come off when wet and be thrown away, he is smart enough to learn that pee goes in the potty! In addition to the fact that he is going through a very strong mimicking stage!!).
We have been talking a lot about going on the potty, etc. Matt put him on his little potty chair before his shower just now, and...HOORAY!! He went in the potty!!! Of course, this is mostly coincidental at this point, but I'll take it! Every step is a step closer!
How exciting!
I know I'm growing as a mom when I can get excited by seeing my little boy just sitting on the potty! Makes me think, if it's because I love him so much...how excited God gets when we learn new things about him, or succeed in His purpose here. It's such an amazingly wonderful feeling! God is so good! :)
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