Monday, October 26, 2009
4th Annual Pumpkin Patch Outing
A few weekends ago before the heavy rains hit, we made our annual trek out to Jubilee Farms Pumpkin Patch. Colin was so excited to get to ride the hayride, which was pulled by a tractor. When we arrived at the patch we took a few quick pics and then Colin spotted his own pumpkin. 
This was a super fast trip to the patch, as it was very windy and a bit chilly, and Luke was not amused by our attempt to photograph him in his first hunt for a pumpkin with big brother.
Blog Maternity Leave
Hello, yes, it really is me! After composing many a blog post in my head at 3 am when nursing a hungry child, I finally decided to download a few of my thoughts. I have taken some "maternity leave" from my blog, and during this time I have debated how much I will continue to write. It is indeed fun to go back and read stories and to share them with you, as well, so I have decided to keep writing....for now.
These past 6 1/2 weeks have gone really well in some regards. Luke now sleeps from 8:30 or 9 pm at night and wakes for a 2 am feeding (which my wonderful husband does....) and then he wakes around 5 or 6 for me to feed. At that point I am up for the day, and sweet baby Luke goes peacefully back to the land of nod. We give one bottle a day so that Luke will be able to take a bottle. He doesn't really like it, but I REALLY don't want to be his only source of food. I don't want to be tethered to him in the evenings for the next year. A girl needs to get out every now and then, even if it is just to run to the store.
Son #1 has been, well, lets just say....he's been a huge challenge for Mommy and Daddy. Fortunately he adores Luke and is so cheerful when he gets to see him. He hasn't retaliated in any way related to Luke, but he is indeed 110% 3 years old. I'll leave it at that, as I am starting to see glimmers of my former sweet big boy. Other veteran moms tell me that the pleasant child eventually re-emerges, so we are hopeful. And needless to say, God blessed our sanity with 4 morning-a-week preschool for this little guy.
Speaking of preschool, Colin seems to be doing really well. He now comes home and tells us some of the things he has done at school that morning. This preschool is part of our local school system's program, so it academically prepares them for kindergarten and combines ages 3-5 in the class. I was sceptical at first, but I have seen how well he does at home with things like his letters, letter formation, counting, and colors. They also work with him on social interactions related to sharing and turn-taking, which I think all 3 year olds struggle with! He also has time in and out of class with his speech therapist, and he is progressing really well. He tells us things now that sometimes really astound me, especially his use of various phrases that I think, "where on earth did he learn that?" Things like protesting following directions by indicating, "I can't do that....it makes me tough that way." (What??)
Fortunately during this time Matt has had very little overnight business travel, and he has been a huge help in the transition to having 4 family members. We were also fortunate to have my mom here a few days before Luke came and then for about 5 days afterward, and then my mother-in-law came out for another week. And the meals from friends after that have been such a huge help. I think I'm going to have to actually start cooking again soon. It's been a nice break from weekly meal planning!
So that's a quick recap. Next I'll post some pics (if blogger cooperates; Facebook is MUCH easier) and a few other stories, as well.
These past 6 1/2 weeks have gone really well in some regards. Luke now sleeps from 8:30 or 9 pm at night and wakes for a 2 am feeding (which my wonderful husband does....) and then he wakes around 5 or 6 for me to feed. At that point I am up for the day, and sweet baby Luke goes peacefully back to the land of nod. We give one bottle a day so that Luke will be able to take a bottle. He doesn't really like it, but I REALLY don't want to be his only source of food. I don't want to be tethered to him in the evenings for the next year. A girl needs to get out every now and then, even if it is just to run to the store.
Son #1 has been, well, lets just say....he's been a huge challenge for Mommy and Daddy. Fortunately he adores Luke and is so cheerful when he gets to see him. He hasn't retaliated in any way related to Luke, but he is indeed 110% 3 years old. I'll leave it at that, as I am starting to see glimmers of my former sweet big boy. Other veteran moms tell me that the pleasant child eventually re-emerges, so we are hopeful. And needless to say, God blessed our sanity with 4 morning-a-week preschool for this little guy.
Speaking of preschool, Colin seems to be doing really well. He now comes home and tells us some of the things he has done at school that morning. This preschool is part of our local school system's program, so it academically prepares them for kindergarten and combines ages 3-5 in the class. I was sceptical at first, but I have seen how well he does at home with things like his letters, letter formation, counting, and colors. They also work with him on social interactions related to sharing and turn-taking, which I think all 3 year olds struggle with! He also has time in and out of class with his speech therapist, and he is progressing really well. He tells us things now that sometimes really astound me, especially his use of various phrases that I think, "where on earth did he learn that?" Things like protesting following directions by indicating, "I can't do that....it makes me tough that way." (What??)
Fortunately during this time Matt has had very little overnight business travel, and he has been a huge help in the transition to having 4 family members. We were also fortunate to have my mom here a few days before Luke came and then for about 5 days afterward, and then my mother-in-law came out for another week. And the meals from friends after that have been such a huge help. I think I'm going to have to actually start cooking again soon. It's been a nice break from weekly meal planning!
So that's a quick recap. Next I'll post some pics (if blogger cooperates; Facebook is MUCH easier) and a few other stories, as well.
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