Saturday, September 29, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
September 18, 2012
Me: "Oh, no. I can't find your sweater, Aria." (FYI I was purposely over-dramatic)
You, clear as day,: "Don't worry, mom. We find it"
How awesome is that? Made my morning.
You, clear as day,: "Don't worry, mom. We find it"
How awesome is that? Made my morning.
Funny Things You Say
Me:"Aria, we are going to go home and eat some lunch and take a nap, ok?"
You: "No, thanks."
Watching Max and Ruby Superhero and with genuine concern:
"Careful Max! Sit on your bum."
You: "No, thanks."
Watching Max and Ruby Superhero and with genuine concern:
"Careful Max! Sit on your bum."
Monday, September 17, 2012
Baby Aria
This is from 3 years ago. I have this picture in your baby book and when you look at it, you say "Baby Aria". Makes my ovaries ache.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Weekend Zoo Fun with Uncle Jacob and Aunt Colleen
Today we spent a really nice low-key relaxing day at the zoo with Aunt Colleen and Uncle Jacob. As soon as we knew they were on their way, we told you and from then on you kept saying, "Colleen" until she got there. After your usual few minutes of warm up time, you were glued to her side. Holding hands, calling for her, and asking where she was when she dared spent time with Asher. It was really adorable and much appreciated by Aunt Colleen.
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| September 15, 2012 |
There were a few times when you weren't next to Aunt Colleen and they mostly involved you sitting on things.
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| Last year, you were terrified of these animal statues now you seek them out. |
Thursday, September 13, 2012
September 13, 2012
Today was a LONG day, so I'm going to bullet it off the top of my head. You did all this really awesome things:
- Played alot with your brother. Probably the most you ever have. It's really cute because these days you are the initiator in the play and your brother is the one saying "Umm..I'm doing something else over here". Oh how the tables have turned.
- Asked me to turn UP music. This one was one of my favorites.
Backstory: In an effort to desensitize you to loud music for preschool, I created a playlist of kid's music to play when you are doing non-screen time. You are SO much like you dad and would be perfectly content to be looking at a screen all day so now that you can completely control the computer/dvd player/tv/ and almost tv remote, I have to be pretty strict with getting you away from a screen. Anywho, so I turned on said playlist and immediately your body tensed up and you starting yelling turn it off. When I said let's just listen to one song, you started to yell, go to bed. So I quickly changed the song and by chance got the Dora theme song. Hearing something you knew seemed to take the edge off. So I went from Dora to Elmo to Mickey Mouse. Every once in a while when I would put something on that you didn't recognized you started to have a fit again but then we got to the Diego theme song. You listened to it very intently the first time. It was a bunch of animals noises and the words are actually pretty catchy. After it was over, you said, "Again" and then again and then again. THEN like the fourth time you said, "too quiet" aka turn it up. And there you were listening to a pretty loud even for me Diego. I was stoked.
- Said all this (and probably more):
"Asher, what are you doing?"
"Sit on your bum Asher"
"Hold hands Asher"
(After screaming over and over again and then me yelling from the other room to stop it) "Okay, mom. Sorry"
After being offered goldfish, "No Thanks"
Asher sneezed, "Bless you"
"Climb up slide, Asher"
"I like cheese"
"Yum, tasty"
After something happening, "All better now"
Fake playing with Asher in the tent, "Where'd he go? There he is. Silly, Asher"
You gave me two unprompted kisses and snuggles and almost always say "I love a you" back when I tell you first
You built a snowman out of playdoh (the phone was dead so I couldn't take a picture...bummer)
I'm not sure if I've already wrote this before but you can completely do both of your 24 piece Elmo puzzles now so you did those each a few times today
I blew up balloons for you guys to play with in the bathtub and the first one I blew up you gave to Asher first. I thought that was super sweet.
OH can't believe I forgot this one. Today we went to get your glasses fixed/adjusted and that takes seriously 5 minutes. The place was CROWDED. As we were waiting for the woman to clean your glasses, you said "Play with toys" and I was like "Okay if you want" secretly thinking that there was no way that you were going to go by all those kids. But then we left there and you went right and played with the toys in the CHAOS of all those kids. I could not believe it. We stayed for about 10-15 while you shared toys with and sat next to completely random kids. You were still reserved and body language wise not exactly comfortable, but there you were doing something you would have NEVER done 6 months ago.
You're growing up kid. And I kinda like it.
- Played alot with your brother. Probably the most you ever have. It's really cute because these days you are the initiator in the play and your brother is the one saying "Umm..I'm doing something else over here". Oh how the tables have turned.
- Asked me to turn UP music. This one was one of my favorites.
Backstory: In an effort to desensitize you to loud music for preschool, I created a playlist of kid's music to play when you are doing non-screen time. You are SO much like you dad and would be perfectly content to be looking at a screen all day so now that you can completely control the computer/dvd player/tv/ and almost tv remote, I have to be pretty strict with getting you away from a screen. Anywho, so I turned on said playlist and immediately your body tensed up and you starting yelling turn it off. When I said let's just listen to one song, you started to yell, go to bed. So I quickly changed the song and by chance got the Dora theme song. Hearing something you knew seemed to take the edge off. So I went from Dora to Elmo to Mickey Mouse. Every once in a while when I would put something on that you didn't recognized you started to have a fit again but then we got to the Diego theme song. You listened to it very intently the first time. It was a bunch of animals noises and the words are actually pretty catchy. After it was over, you said, "Again" and then again and then again. THEN like the fourth time you said, "too quiet" aka turn it up. And there you were listening to a pretty loud even for me Diego. I was stoked.
- Said all this (and probably more):
"Asher, what are you doing?"
"Sit on your bum Asher"
"Hold hands Asher"
(After screaming over and over again and then me yelling from the other room to stop it) "Okay, mom. Sorry"
After being offered goldfish, "No Thanks"
Asher sneezed, "Bless you"
"Climb up slide, Asher"
"I like cheese"
"Yum, tasty"
After something happening, "All better now"
Fake playing with Asher in the tent, "Where'd he go? There he is. Silly, Asher"
You gave me two unprompted kisses and snuggles and almost always say "I love a you" back when I tell you first
You built a snowman out of playdoh (the phone was dead so I couldn't take a picture...bummer)
I'm not sure if I've already wrote this before but you can completely do both of your 24 piece Elmo puzzles now so you did those each a few times today
I blew up balloons for you guys to play with in the bathtub and the first one I blew up you gave to Asher first. I thought that was super sweet.
OH can't believe I forgot this one. Today we went to get your glasses fixed/adjusted and that takes seriously 5 minutes. The place was CROWDED. As we were waiting for the woman to clean your glasses, you said "Play with toys" and I was like "Okay if you want" secretly thinking that there was no way that you were going to go by all those kids. But then we left there and you went right and played with the toys in the CHAOS of all those kids. I could not believe it. We stayed for about 10-15 while you shared toys with and sat next to completely random kids. You were still reserved and body language wise not exactly comfortable, but there you were doing something you would have NEVER done 6 months ago.
You're growing up kid. And I kinda like it.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Uncharted Territory
So today was interesting.
#1 You play this one computer game where it is a bunch of animals and the sounds they make. It's more of a baby game honestly because you have known all your animals for gosh a long time. Anyway, so Asher had just got up from his nap when he heard a cow so he literally ran to the computer to see. I thought that you were just going to switch games so Asher went away. Sometimes little brothers can't be dealt with. I get it. I have one. But no, you sat there and went through all the animals so Asher could scream out the animals and their sounds. Then when you got to the end, in the sweetest sincerest tone, you said, "Good job, Asher!" And you meant it. It was adorable.
#2 So you got up early today - 6am early- and I knew that around 2ish you were going to get into a slump. Around 2:00 you said, "Take a nap" but to be honest I didn't take you serious. Then at around 2:30ish the slump escalated to crying. Spontaneous real tears crying. I thought your current tummy issues with the culprit was when you said, "Bed", I put you in bed and left you alone. I went back to check on you and you said, "Glasses off" so naturally I took your glasses off still thinking that you just needed to lay down because of your tummy. 5 minutes later went back and asked you if you were okay and if your tummy hurt. You clearly answered, "No, sleepy". I didn't even know you knew the word sleepy. So I left you alone. Mind you, your curtains were open. Sound machine wasn't on. You didn't even ask for the binky and your door was wide open. And guess what? You fell deep asleep. For an hour. With Asher running around. With me on the phone talking literally right next you at a few points. You were OUT.
Other than when you were seriously a tiny baby, you have NEVER fell asleep like that. EVER. Clearly, a sign of growth on your part. So that was the first dip into uncharted territory.
THEN I did something I have never done once in the the 3 1/2 years that you have been my child. I woke you up.
That's a really big uncharted territory deal.
I didn't want you staying up till midnight but I wanted you to get a decent catnap. So after an hour, I picked you up and brought you to the couch and held you till you were fully awake. And I felt horrible. I am usually an advocate of if a child is sleeping than he/she needs the sleep. But with a little prodding from Dad, I agreed to wake you up and see if you exploded with rage. And you did. For like the first ten minutes. And I felt really really horrible. But then you slowly perked up. And guess what, you didn't explode from rage.
I don't know. I'm kind of using it as fuel to remind myself that although you cry and get really upset when I drop you off at preschool and I feel horrible and get just as upset as you are once I get back to the car. But you recover.
I wish I could just remember that when I have a knot in my stomach the whole time you are gone at preschool or when you are sobbing when I leave. All these changes are hard for you and REALLY hard for me. But we will recover.
#1 You play this one computer game where it is a bunch of animals and the sounds they make. It's more of a baby game honestly because you have known all your animals for gosh a long time. Anyway, so Asher had just got up from his nap when he heard a cow so he literally ran to the computer to see. I thought that you were just going to switch games so Asher went away. Sometimes little brothers can't be dealt with. I get it. I have one. But no, you sat there and went through all the animals so Asher could scream out the animals and their sounds. Then when you got to the end, in the sweetest sincerest tone, you said, "Good job, Asher!" And you meant it. It was adorable.
#2 So you got up early today - 6am early- and I knew that around 2ish you were going to get into a slump. Around 2:00 you said, "Take a nap" but to be honest I didn't take you serious. Then at around 2:30ish the slump escalated to crying. Spontaneous real tears crying. I thought your current tummy issues with the culprit was when you said, "Bed", I put you in bed and left you alone. I went back to check on you and you said, "Glasses off" so naturally I took your glasses off still thinking that you just needed to lay down because of your tummy. 5 minutes later went back and asked you if you were okay and if your tummy hurt. You clearly answered, "No, sleepy". I didn't even know you knew the word sleepy. So I left you alone. Mind you, your curtains were open. Sound machine wasn't on. You didn't even ask for the binky and your door was wide open. And guess what? You fell deep asleep. For an hour. With Asher running around. With me on the phone talking literally right next you at a few points. You were OUT.
THEN I did something I have never done once in the the 3 1/2 years that you have been my child. I woke you up.
That's a really big uncharted territory deal.
I didn't want you staying up till midnight but I wanted you to get a decent catnap. So after an hour, I picked you up and brought you to the couch and held you till you were fully awake. And I felt horrible. I am usually an advocate of if a child is sleeping than he/she needs the sleep. But with a little prodding from Dad, I agreed to wake you up and see if you exploded with rage. And you did. For like the first ten minutes. And I felt really really horrible. But then you slowly perked up. And guess what, you didn't explode from rage.
I don't know. I'm kind of using it as fuel to remind myself that although you cry and get really upset when I drop you off at preschool and I feel horrible and get just as upset as you are once I get back to the car. But you recover.
I wish I could just remember that when I have a knot in my stomach the whole time you are gone at preschool or when you are sobbing when I leave. All these changes are hard for you and REALLY hard for me. But we will recover.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Look how gorgeous my baby is!
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| Dad is pretty cute too. |
Weekend Zoo Fun
This week's zoo visit brought a few more toddler steps to add to your adventurous side.
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| You actually got out of your stroller and came pretty close to touching the fish tank but then a fish moved and you said never mind. |
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| You said, "Look, a rock slide" |
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| I think this is the closest you have ever been to a goat. |
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| Running for Dad |
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| Gotcha Dad! |
Dad Post
Jubs,
This morning, after waking up, you wanted you find your stuffed horse. You turned to me and said your usual "where's the horse?" aka I want to find my horse. Then you threw in a new one and said "let me think about it" complete with a thoughtful chin stroke.
Later, at the park this afternoon you were climbing up and going down the biggist slide. The catch was that there was another girl playing on the slide too. Normally, you just wait on the sidelines for other kids to get tired of the equipment and move on before you go in. Today, you and this girl took turns and went round and round the slide. You even talked to her!
Love Dad
This morning, after waking up, you wanted you find your stuffed horse. You turned to me and said your usual "where's the horse?" aka I want to find my horse. Then you threw in a new one and said "let me think about it" complete with a thoughtful chin stroke.
Later, at the park this afternoon you were climbing up and going down the biggist slide. The catch was that there was another girl playing on the slide too. Normally, you just wait on the sidelines for other kids to get tired of the equipment and move on before you go in. Today, you and this girl took turns and went round and round the slide. You even talked to her!
Love Dad
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Preschool Mugshot
To help you learn everyone's name, we keep going through the slideshow of faces of all your fellow classmates over and over. This is what I've learned thus far. You are fascinated with Mollie's mole. Lucas is the only one you will repeat so you must spend some time with him. Peyton gave you a crayon once. And poor Leo must cry A LOT. Every time you see his picture you say, "Cries". You also remind me every time you see your own picture that you really like those tap shoes and that you wear glasses. All good to know.
Preschool: Week One
You survived the first week! (And really by "you" I mean me.) You are still adjusting and transitioning to preschool life. I mean I'll be honest this week was rough for me - today especially. You started crying when we waited to go into the classroom and it just escalated till I made myself leave. You just looked so sad and it just breaks my heart. I know each day will get better and better but its hard to not be affected by your intense reaction.Rationally, I get it. You (everyone, really) have to work through this uncomfortable confusing space to grow as a person. Could I pick you up and take you home and squeeze you all day? Sure. But that wouldn't be helping you grow. But honestly emotionally it takes everything inside to not do just that when I see you so upset. I mean for the last 3 and half years I have been able to control your surroundings and every detail of your life (to a certain extent) and now I'm helpless in a sense and that adds to my already high level of anxiety. I haven't learned the fine art of separating your emotions from my own and truth be told I don't know if I ever will. It just kills me to see you struggling and I can't wait till its over. I'm sure week 7 will be all roses and rainbows, right? RIGHT?!!!
But enough of all that. Let's talk highlights of week 1.
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| You painted this awesome picture!!! |
You love Grandma picking you up. All that concern for nothing. Story of my life. "Grandma pick up from school?". (How's that for talking? Pretty good, right?)
You took all the chaos of a dance/birthday party in stride today. I love that you wore the adorable little hat and blew that little noise maker for like an hour once you got home. And that you took all the noise and craziness of a birthday party in without completely losing your shit.
One day at a time.
On to week 2!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Milestone Moment!
Today was your first day of school! But, not really. I stayed with you the whole time and while you did freak out during story time, you were super interested in all things your classroom and even played most of the time by yourself. I'm super tired from all the stuff that happened today and truth be told, my love, I am extremely nervous about tomorrow - your real first day of school - so I am going to try to make myself go to sleep. I will write more tomorrow but until then look at these pictures. You are the most gorgeous daughter I have ever grown.
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