So my mom reminded me that I hadn't posted yet today and it made me think, how do people do this for a living? I am really running quickly out of topics to talk about. So here is an update of sorts:
We took the kitchen gate down today. Tobo didn't even notice as he went in demanding apple after his nap. He spent a little time laying down on the floor, but since our kitchen is this big [ ] so that was't really a big deal. We've been working with him the last month or so for good kitchen behavior, and since he's stopped indiscriminately putting things in his mouth (now he at least thinks about it before doing so) we felt he could be let loose in there with safety catches and such.
We got more snow today, which means I need to knit Tobo's boot socks faster so he can go play tomorrow. He at least let me get them on his feet today to check sizing and I think they will be big now,but he can grow into them by spring. He's also gotten an inch or so taller, making sitting in his green chair a bit easier. We spent most of the day home, mainly because tobo took a 3 hour nap. I turned on the light and banged around at the 2 hour mark, but he just rolled over. This leads me to believe that when he wants to sleep he can sleep. Now all we have to do is get him to sleep when we want him to sleep.
I watched Nanny McPhee tonight and really enjoyed it. If you like Emma Thompson it is definitely worth it. It was kind of in the same vein as Coraline or a series of unfortuniate events, but I think I liked it better. Coraline was a bit dark for kids, and a SoUE was a bit too Jim Carry for me. Though I thought it was interesting that it was rated PG. So, older kids maybe. Or childish adults maybe?
Well that's my horrible update. Hope to be better prepare tomorrow.
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
11.14.2009
1.11.2009
and now with sound
So, one of the gifts that was underwritten by grandparents was a flip camcorder. After many movies without sound, I give you sound:
Ok, so the problem is Tobo doesn't really say much, but here are a few more:
I like the flip thing pretty good, mainly because it is so easy to upload to youtube. (where these videos are linked from). As soon as Tobo says anything I'll let you know.
On the sickness front, Paul is better, I'm still ok, and Tobo is alright. He's still not back on solids, but I think that is more of a habit now than he's actually got a bad stomach. He's still not up to speed he was though. I think we'll check in with the doctor if this isn't gone by Wednesday.
After a night where he slept on my lap for 3 hours (and then was up for another hour with dad) from 1a to 4am, Paul decided to let him cry it out. And it worked. When I say cry it out, I mean the jo frost control cry thing. (cry/comfort/cry/comfort/cry/sleep) Tobo was a sleep in about 30 minutes. So, we tried again at nap time (might as well start fighting that battle now) and again at bedtime last night. I actually moved the rocking chair back into his room and we settled there instead of out on the couch. He's getting to big for the pillow he normally sleeps on anyway, and this way we can continue to be out in the main part of the apt after he goes to bed. He was asleep almost immediately -- and back up an hour later. But, because Paul is a cruel hearted person, he was able to go through the crying out stuff. In 40 minutes, Tobo was a asleep and stayed that way until midnight. We also just took away formula after 11p (we'll just call it part of the new world order) and he did fine. He got water from 11 to 7am. He was up once more at 5:30a but just got a diaper change and water. Really, I think we made some good progress and will hopefully have a baby who is able to sleep well at night by the time his birthday rolls around. My big motivator is if we can get him on a regular schedule, we can get a baby sitter! And go out! on a date!
Ok, so the problem is Tobo doesn't really say much, but here are a few more:
I like the flip thing pretty good, mainly because it is so easy to upload to youtube. (where these videos are linked from). As soon as Tobo says anything I'll let you know.
On the sickness front, Paul is better, I'm still ok, and Tobo is alright. He's still not back on solids, but I think that is more of a habit now than he's actually got a bad stomach. He's still not up to speed he was though. I think we'll check in with the doctor if this isn't gone by Wednesday.
After a night where he slept on my lap for 3 hours (and then was up for another hour with dad) from 1a to 4am, Paul decided to let him cry it out. And it worked. When I say cry it out, I mean the jo frost control cry thing. (cry/comfort/cry/comfort/cry/sleep) Tobo was a sleep in about 30 minutes. So, we tried again at nap time (might as well start fighting that battle now) and again at bedtime last night. I actually moved the rocking chair back into his room and we settled there instead of out on the couch. He's getting to big for the pillow he normally sleeps on anyway, and this way we can continue to be out in the main part of the apt after he goes to bed. He was asleep almost immediately -- and back up an hour later. But, because Paul is a cruel hearted person, he was able to go through the crying out stuff. In 40 minutes, Tobo was a asleep and stayed that way until midnight. We also just took away formula after 11p (we'll just call it part of the new world order) and he did fine. He got water from 11 to 7am. He was up once more at 5:30a but just got a diaper change and water. Really, I think we made some good progress and will hopefully have a baby who is able to sleep well at night by the time his birthday rolls around. My big motivator is if we can get him on a regular schedule, we can get a baby sitter! And go out! on a date!
2.21.2008
an endless row of saturdays
I almost set my alarm yesterday because it felt like the end of the weekend. I know it's really Thursday. But I can't shake the feeling that I'm just on temporary hiatus from the regular work week. Yesterday I spent time running errands in the morning then came home to work on some in house projects before my drs apt. (see below) Very saturday activity. I am glad to get a chance to put the house in order (read:filing and taxes) before the baby is here, but I also feel kind of like a quitter for not toughing it out to the bitter end at work. Work guilt I guess. I mean I have a freelance project to do, but it so different than what I was doing before. ACME has offered me sitting space at the office, but in some ways I kind of like doing it in my own time. It's not like I don't have other projects to work on of my own creation.
Doctor's apt went as routine yesterday which is good. Boring is good! I'm retaining more water now which caused me to be up by 6lbs in 2 weeks. My feet are feeling a little puffy too as well as my hands. They don't look too bad, but they just feel kind of swollen. Of course, this often happens during the last few months so, no one was worried... but they will check it again in 2 weeks when I'm back in for my next appointment. I'm glad to confirm that I'm feeling more awkward and it wasn't just my imagination.
In light of that, I've picked up a dvd for simple pregnancy yoga, which I hope none of the neighbors can see me practicing. Though it's silly to watch, it does make me feel more balanced and have less aches and pains. It also doesn't take very long (breathing and relaxation take up the bulk of it.) and it's easy to do in the house. Nothing is more fun than having two brits lecture me on my breathing.
I'm a bit nervous because tonight we start lamaze classes. (bring two pillows and leave your pride at home) I'm hoping that I wont' need too much help to get off the floor. :/ the instructor sounds very positive and above all *social*. I've read the first few chapters of the Bradley way for natural childbirth. I'm looking forward to hearing what our instructor says vs what I've read, since it sounds like Lamaze and Bradley followers get along as well as the jets and the sharks.
Honestly, I'll do what will work at the time of delivery. Never say never is about the only motto I have right now.
I got fed up talking with our gas company (they had the wrong address for 2 months, all better now) and broken down and watched Batman Begins this afternoon. It was a good movie. I really enjoyed it. It made me realize, I need to stop watching crappy movies. Given the limited time left before tobo is in the world and consequently eating up every waking hour (and some of the non-waking ones too) I better get hopping. What movie should I watch before I never see a new movie again for the next 16 years? I like dramas and fiction more than comedies and romances, and ideally it would be something that has been made after 2000. (though good old classics might also be worth looking at) Any thoughts?
Doctor's apt went as routine yesterday which is good. Boring is good! I'm retaining more water now which caused me to be up by 6lbs in 2 weeks. My feet are feeling a little puffy too as well as my hands. They don't look too bad, but they just feel kind of swollen. Of course, this often happens during the last few months so, no one was worried... but they will check it again in 2 weeks when I'm back in for my next appointment. I'm glad to confirm that I'm feeling more awkward and it wasn't just my imagination.
In light of that, I've picked up a dvd for simple pregnancy yoga, which I hope none of the neighbors can see me practicing. Though it's silly to watch, it does make me feel more balanced and have less aches and pains. It also doesn't take very long (breathing and relaxation take up the bulk of it.) and it's easy to do in the house. Nothing is more fun than having two brits lecture me on my breathing.
I'm a bit nervous because tonight we start lamaze classes. (bring two pillows and leave your pride at home) I'm hoping that I wont' need too much help to get off the floor. :/ the instructor sounds very positive and above all *social*. I've read the first few chapters of the Bradley way for natural childbirth. I'm looking forward to hearing what our instructor says vs what I've read, since it sounds like Lamaze and Bradley followers get along as well as the jets and the sharks.
Honestly, I'll do what will work at the time of delivery. Never say never is about the only motto I have right now.
I got fed up talking with our gas company (they had the wrong address for 2 months, all better now) and broken down and watched Batman Begins this afternoon. It was a good movie. I really enjoyed it. It made me realize, I need to stop watching crappy movies. Given the limited time left before tobo is in the world and consequently eating up every waking hour (and some of the non-waking ones too) I better get hopping. What movie should I watch before I never see a new movie again for the next 16 years? I like dramas and fiction more than comedies and romances, and ideally it would be something that has been made after 2000. (though good old classics might also be worth looking at) Any thoughts?
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