Mn was looking at the packaging of this toilet seat when we arrived home from errands. "You can take it out and see if you can put it on." "Really?!"
Me: "Look over and smile."
Him to Ph: "I'm laying on the toilet."
Showing posts with label boys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label boys. Show all posts
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Richard Scarry and Legos
...what a great combination!! These 2 had a great time building their own fire trucks. Long explanations were give as to what each part was, but I'm sorry, that was days ago and I can't remember it all. Kj is holding in her hand the fire hydrant and the black hoses hook up to them. Mn has a fancy ladder in his - the pole with all the yellow circles on it.
Finally, the fire station...
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Monday, June 6, 2016
Bubbles, Hiking, Sewing
I became reacquainted with a friend from college recently. We hadn't seen each other in over 10 years and didn't realize we lived near each other until she sent out a request for a sewing teacher for her daughter, A. Well, I was desiring to teach Kj how to use the sewing machine so we thought we'd give it a try. (Maybe I have already mentioned this...) Well, we started with hand sewing and on an off week Mrs. C. and A. shared with us some big bubble fun and an adventure hike.
The girls were up ahead, Mn following quickly behind and the mamas bringing up the rear. Then Mn did, what I consider a very boyish thing...He saw an ant. He didn't just stoop to look at it. He didn't just kneel to look at it. He didn't just sit to look on it. He got on all fours, then laid on the ground and studied it intently.
And here is the last sewing school session that we finished. I should take pictures of the results. They were testing out the various stitches on the sewing machine with all different colored top threads. So, while learning their machine, they practiced threading it, making corners, and finding what each stitch looked like, "in person". Very fun! Thank you C. for spurring on the learning this new craft for Kj!
Friday, February 12, 2016
More Boy
So, I bought a small bin of Legos today for Mn and L. They were second-hand and so I decided to wash them. Small bowl, soapy water, let soak. I was going to then lay them all out on the towel to dry, simple enough. I let them soak in the sink, in the meantime Mn found the water bottles that the girls forgot to take on their trip with Nana and Bumpa. He put some water in his mouth and spit into the bowl. I initially just thought he was spitting into the sink, which by far is better than spitting onto the carpet or the table or down your shirt, etc. Then I realized that he was spitting into the soapy Lego bowl. Oh, well, so much for clean toys. They are currently drying on a towel. No extra rinsing or re-washing. Visitors beware. ;)
*I have decided that if I write little bits, things will actually get written on this blog.
*I have decided that if I write little bits, things will actually get written on this blog.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Of Interest to Some
I have been inspired by a friend of mine that has been posting almost weekly on her blog. I also, figured out a time that I could do the same. I don't always have monumental moments to share, but I thought I may as well see how long this streak goes. I do have some sewing things to share at a later date (probably after March). We have several family birthdays in March and I don't want to put out any spoilers, in case I do actually have people reading this blog!
A Boy is in the House: Well, Mn had his first bloody nose! He flipped off of the two-step stool in the kitchen and landed on his face/belly. This was a delayed run, so it wasn't so bad. He wasn't really fussy, after the initial shock of it, so I decided it wasn't too major.
Mini Art Gallery: For about a week, I schemed and planned this wall in the main floor half bath. I consulted some family and friends, and then finally started getting things set on the wall. I used some "Command" strips for the little canvas', so as not to make too many holes. On the wall to the left of this picture we changed the direction of our oval mirror. The shape just didn't fit the new sink style, but turning it horizontally on a different wall, worked out just fine. Also, Kevin doesn't know it yet, but I have added a couple new items on the opposite wall from this picture. One is a photo of 3 cousins all dressed up, that I think is most hilarious! One blankly staring with a MegaBlok camera in her arms, one sucking her fingers and the last holding a bear and picking at his tooth, and all looking in different directions.
Budding Cooks: Above is a picture of my eldest, Kj, making her second batch of soup. You can't tell in the background but my usually picture shy, L, is making silly faces for the camera. She is helping her big sister by testing noodles and green beans to check for done-ness. Below, she came out to get her picture taken.
A Boy is in the House: Well, Mn had his first bloody nose! He flipped off of the two-step stool in the kitchen and landed on his face/belly. This was a delayed run, so it wasn't so bad. He wasn't really fussy, after the initial shock of it, so I decided it wasn't too major.
Mini Art Gallery: For about a week, I schemed and planned this wall in the main floor half bath. I consulted some family and friends, and then finally started getting things set on the wall. I used some "Command" strips for the little canvas', so as not to make too many holes. On the wall to the left of this picture we changed the direction of our oval mirror. The shape just didn't fit the new sink style, but turning it horizontally on a different wall, worked out just fine. Also, Kevin doesn't know it yet, but I have added a couple new items on the opposite wall from this picture. One is a photo of 3 cousins all dressed up, that I think is most hilarious! One blankly staring with a MegaBlok camera in her arms, one sucking her fingers and the last holding a bear and picking at his tooth, and all looking in different directions.
Budding Cooks: Above is a picture of my eldest, Kj, making her second batch of soup. You can't tell in the background but my usually picture shy, L, is making silly faces for the camera. She is helping her big sister by testing noodles and green beans to check for done-ness. Below, she came out to get her picture taken.
Monday, February 16, 2015
My Growing Children!
Ok, so this is really just a bragging post. If you're not interested, please just pass on by!
My girls have started preparing our pizzas lately. Also, Kj has now made her first complete supper of Chicken Noodle Soup (Alphabet soup was the recipe, but we couldn't find the alphabet pasta). I did cook the chicken beforehand, but she did the rest. It was such a success. It got excellent reviews from everyone who ate it!
No, not all the words make sense, but she's getting somewhere.
My son, Mn, is now a master stair climber and descender. He hasn't done this trick since the first day, but he does try to climb any stool he comes across.
Kevin took Kj to her first symphony, and she really enjoyed it. L wanted to go to, but it was very late and much too long for a 4 year old. She's had to adjust to the fact that sometimes age does matter, and she can't always do what Kj does. We did make it up to her though. She took her dad to the aquarium and showed him around there. He hadn't been there before, and she was glad to show off all that she had seen before.
Kevin went to a programming class/seminar and came home to show the girls what he learned. They helped him with the programming of this Arduino.
Paper projects and now sewing projects fill a lot of time at our house. We usually something to mail or give away every week. Here the girls decided to make some Valentines that their Curl Grandma could give to her friends.
My "little" L. She went to a 5 and up snowshoeing class. At the beginning of the winter she barely tolerated boots, gloves, and all other layering that goes with winter...here she allowed them to tightly strap on "heavy" (for her) snowshoes! Yeah, yeah, yeah!!
Curl Grandma and Kj are writing poems together. Here are two:
The girls have also been sewing, which has spurred me on as well. So, we are making lots of birthday gifts and whatever other occasion arises that would "require" a gift!
Kj and Kevin have been going to a Bible study together on Monday nights (another thing L can't do yet due to age). But, we have really enjoyed this time together. We get Mn ready for bed together, read to him, and then have time to sit in L's bed and read, read, read. "Can't you pick out another short book?" Oh, ok!! Why not!
I was reminded of this stool and it's previous life enabling watchers. So, I brought it out again and Mn enjoys it. He dances while he's looking out the window. It is hilarious to watch!!
Above, Mn is actually starting a fake cry. It is funny to watch. He turned 11 months on Valentine's Day!! He has a sweet little blanket that he snuggles up to at night. If he is left unattended during the day, he'll climb the stairs go to his room, and try to pull this blanket out of his crib. I then find him either clinging to it (while sucking his fingers) standing by the crib, because he can't quite pull it out all the way, or dragging it towards the stairs.
For Christmas, we encourage "experience" presents and the aunties bought certificates for the children's version of Wine and Canvas. They went for the Valentine's special "Puppy Love". I didn't realize that I would love puppy paintings so much! Here were my girls' paintings L-L (nearly 5), R-Kj (nearly 7). They were sitting across from each other and didn't see each others' paintings until they were complete!
My girls have started preparing our pizzas lately. Also, Kj has now made her first complete supper of Chicken Noodle Soup (Alphabet soup was the recipe, but we couldn't find the alphabet pasta). I did cook the chicken beforehand, but she did the rest. It was such a success. It got excellent reviews from everyone who ate it!
No, not all the words make sense, but she's getting somewhere.
My son, Mn, is now a master stair climber and descender. He hasn't done this trick since the first day, but he does try to climb any stool he comes across.
Kevin took Kj to her first symphony, and she really enjoyed it. L wanted to go to, but it was very late and much too long for a 4 year old. She's had to adjust to the fact that sometimes age does matter, and she can't always do what Kj does. We did make it up to her though. She took her dad to the aquarium and showed him around there. He hadn't been there before, and she was glad to show off all that she had seen before.
Kevin went to a programming class/seminar and came home to show the girls what he learned. They helped him with the programming of this Arduino.
Paper projects and now sewing projects fill a lot of time at our house. We usually something to mail or give away every week. Here the girls decided to make some Valentines that their Curl Grandma could give to her friends.
My "little" L. She went to a 5 and up snowshoeing class. At the beginning of the winter she barely tolerated boots, gloves, and all other layering that goes with winter...here she allowed them to tightly strap on "heavy" (for her) snowshoes! Yeah, yeah, yeah!!
Curl Grandma and Kj are writing poems together. Here are two:
My Dad.
I Love my
Dad. He is a niss
Dady I saide
I Love you Dad.
The Howses
a Hows is a
niss a plas
for my mother
for my dad
Loves my mom.
Kj age 6
2015 2\8th
The girls have also been sewing, which has spurred me on as well. So, we are making lots of birthday gifts and whatever other occasion arises that would "require" a gift!
Kj and Kevin have been going to a Bible study together on Monday nights (another thing L can't do yet due to age). But, we have really enjoyed this time together. We get Mn ready for bed together, read to him, and then have time to sit in L's bed and read, read, read. "Can't you pick out another short book?" Oh, ok!! Why not!
I was reminded of this stool and it's previous life enabling watchers. So, I brought it out again and Mn enjoys it. He dances while he's looking out the window. It is hilarious to watch!!
Above, Mn is actually starting a fake cry. It is funny to watch. He turned 11 months on Valentine's Day!! He has a sweet little blanket that he snuggles up to at night. If he is left unattended during the day, he'll climb the stairs go to his room, and try to pull this blanket out of his crib. I then find him either clinging to it (while sucking his fingers) standing by the crib, because he can't quite pull it out all the way, or dragging it towards the stairs.
For Christmas, we encourage "experience" presents and the aunties bought certificates for the children's version of Wine and Canvas. They went for the Valentine's special "Puppy Love". I didn't realize that I would love puppy paintings so much! Here were my girls' paintings L-L (nearly 5), R-Kj (nearly 7). They were sitting across from each other and didn't see each others' paintings until they were complete!
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