Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Trip to Como Zoo, MN
Notice the book he's holding (field guide to Minnesota birds).
Turtles 
Tired Hannah
Fish
Fish
Gorilla
Ostrich
Giraffe
Some kind of flightless bird
This is what Hannah did
Seals
Steven making noises at the seals
Making noises at the seals
Fish
FishHe liked the fish the best.
New Diaper
This Medium/Small Diaper fits Steven and snaps down to fit Hannah. You can see my pricing info on my website: www.carrbaby.com
Steven's new favorite book
At the library, I took Steven to the reference section. I handed him a field guide on birds. He grunted, snatched it from my hands, plopped onto the floor and started "reading" it.
Here, he climbed into the stroller to read his book.
Of course, I had to return the book without him knowing.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Steven and Hannah
Hannah's becoming more and more alert. Steven's noticed this and has taken more of an interest in her. He's tried to pick her up a few times now and hugs on her, laying his head on her chest and giving her kisses. She's been enjoying his affections, watching him with smiles.
PeeSpeak and the Latest in Steven's Pottying
Yesterday we received the PeeSpeak Documentary! This is the documentary about infant pottying that I was interviewed in with Steven. It came with a little book. It turned out pretty cute. There's a picture of me pottying Steven in the book and a couple quotes from me. We're in the documentary a number of times. You can visit their website at www.peespeak.com. If you watch the video trailer, you'll see Steven and I at the very end (he was so little then!)
The Latest in Steven's Pottying:
Lately, Steven's not been wanting to wear his diaper. Today, after I put his diaper on him, he was whinning and tugging at it. So I asked him if he'd like to wear 'big boy underwear'. He laughed (he does this when he means 'yes'). I asked him 'yes' or 'no' (I'm working on training him to answer). He nodded 'yes'. He did well, staying dry and going in the potty once.
We were ready to leave the house for some errands and I just didn't feel right about putting his diaper on him. I asked him if he wanted to be in big boy underwear and he nodded. So I added a training pants on top of the underwear (the training pants had a waterproof outside) and we left. A little while down the road Steven started to do the sign (American Sign Language) for potty. I asked him if he needed to go potty and he laughed and nodded and then proceeded to do the sign for potty with both his hands. I told him we'd have to stop at a bathroom and to try and hold it until we got there. He wimpered a little, but I just kept encouraging him to wait until we could take him.
Unfortunately, I didn't have his Bjorn Baby Potty Chair in the car. Lately he hasn't liked going on anything but that, but we were going to try the bathroom anyways. We stopped and I took him in, telling him I was taking him potty. He was very happy... until he saw that it was a bathroom stall with a toilet... he started to cry... he wanted his potty chair. I tried to encourage him and put him on the toilet, but he didn't go, although he was dry. We left.
More errands. Steven fell asleep. Sven took him into Wal-Mart with him. Steven woke towards the end of their time in the store and was wiggling and tugging at his pants. Sven asked if he had to go potty. He nodded yes. Steve went to one bathroom, but it was full. Trying to keep Steven from peeing his pants, he went up to the front of the store and took him in. Steven was still dry, but, again, he didn't like going on the big toilet and didn't go.
When we got home, Steven was wet, although not surprisingly, as he had held it for quite some time. I was very happy, he had told us he needed to go, and if we had his potty chair with, I don't think we would've had an accident.
When it was time for his nap, I put him on the potty, but he didn't want to go and got up. I was pretty sure he needed to go poo. I asked him if he wanted his diaper or his big boy underwear. He opted for the diaper. I was sure he was going to go poo in it. I put his diaper on, laid him down. Awhile later, sure enough, he had gone poo in his diaper. At least he knows what he's doing and he's smart enough to go poo in the diaper and not the underwear if he must go in one.
After his nap, he again wanted big boy underwear. He was doing great. After family worship, I called my mom and was chatting. I said, "Steven's wearing 'big boy underwear' today... Oh... and now he's peeing on the floor." It was pretty funny (although we tried not to laugh). Steven looked surprised at the puddle between his feet. I gently told him that he needs to go potty on the potty, not in his pants and got him cleaned up.
The Latest in Steven's Pottying:
Lately, Steven's not been wanting to wear his diaper. Today, after I put his diaper on him, he was whinning and tugging at it. So I asked him if he'd like to wear 'big boy underwear'. He laughed (he does this when he means 'yes'). I asked him 'yes' or 'no' (I'm working on training him to answer). He nodded 'yes'. He did well, staying dry and going in the potty once.
We were ready to leave the house for some errands and I just didn't feel right about putting his diaper on him. I asked him if he wanted to be in big boy underwear and he nodded. So I added a training pants on top of the underwear (the training pants had a waterproof outside) and we left. A little while down the road Steven started to do the sign (American Sign Language) for potty. I asked him if he needed to go potty and he laughed and nodded and then proceeded to do the sign for potty with both his hands. I told him we'd have to stop at a bathroom and to try and hold it until we got there. He wimpered a little, but I just kept encouraging him to wait until we could take him.
Unfortunately, I didn't have his Bjorn Baby Potty Chair in the car. Lately he hasn't liked going on anything but that, but we were going to try the bathroom anyways. We stopped and I took him in, telling him I was taking him potty. He was very happy... until he saw that it was a bathroom stall with a toilet... he started to cry... he wanted his potty chair. I tried to encourage him and put him on the toilet, but he didn't go, although he was dry. We left.
More errands. Steven fell asleep. Sven took him into Wal-Mart with him. Steven woke towards the end of their time in the store and was wiggling and tugging at his pants. Sven asked if he had to go potty. He nodded yes. Steve went to one bathroom, but it was full. Trying to keep Steven from peeing his pants, he went up to the front of the store and took him in. Steven was still dry, but, again, he didn't like going on the big toilet and didn't go.
When we got home, Steven was wet, although not surprisingly, as he had held it for quite some time. I was very happy, he had told us he needed to go, and if we had his potty chair with, I don't think we would've had an accident.
When it was time for his nap, I put him on the potty, but he didn't want to go and got up. I was pretty sure he needed to go poo. I asked him if he wanted his diaper or his big boy underwear. He opted for the diaper. I was sure he was going to go poo in it. I put his diaper on, laid him down. Awhile later, sure enough, he had gone poo in his diaper. At least he knows what he's doing and he's smart enough to go poo in the diaper and not the underwear if he must go in one.
After his nap, he again wanted big boy underwear. He was doing great. After family worship, I called my mom and was chatting. I said, "Steven's wearing 'big boy underwear' today... Oh... and now he's peeing on the floor." It was pretty funny (although we tried not to laugh). Steven looked surprised at the puddle between his feet. I gently told him that he needs to go potty on the potty, not in his pants and got him cleaned up.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
A Lot to Talk About...
Sorry for not posting for a LONG time! It's been BUSY here! I won't be able to put pictures up yet, not until we get internet at home as all our pictures are on our home computer. Hopefully we'll have internet and phone hooked up this week or next.
I'll try to fill you in...
SVEN:
On Work ~
He had a job interview lined up for the day after we moved (Aug. 12th we arrived in MN) at McDonald's and got the job. The McDonald's is about a 10 minute walk from our townhome, which is wonderful, since we only have one car.
Sven worked two weeks and then was hired at my aunt's tax office (he wasn't going to start until tax season - January). So, bye to McDonald's. He works M-Th from 9-5pm. So great to have three-day weekends, a predictable schedule and great pay (not to mention a great boss!)!
On Seminary ~
Sven recently went back to MI for a conference and found out he can take classes at Puritan via long-distance. He really likes this seminary and so we're both grateful that he'll be able to attend, even though we're in MI. So, as the plan is for now, we won't be going to Colorado afterall, but sticking around good old Minnesota.
CRYSTAL:
On Moving ~
We feel so blessed here in MN. We're living in a three-bedroom townhouse that my aunt owns. It feels HUGE compared to our two bedroom apartment. We're just a couple minute walk from a little, quiet park and hiking trail. I've got my own washer and dryer - I can't describe how much I am grateful for these!!! AND... I've got my own sewing room! I'm absolutely enjoying having the space to start a project, leave it spread out and finish it in between all the mothering/wife duties.
On Sewing ~
I've got all the furniture in the sewing room. I've got all my boxes in the sewing room. Now to unpack and organize. I've started unpacking, as I have sewn two skirts and two dresses and mended one dress since we've moved in. Oh, yes, and I've made one diaper. It's a medium that snaps down to a size small. I'll post pictures when I'm able.
On Work ~
I put in a couple hours for my aunt when Sven was working at McDonald's - around his schedule so he could watch Steven (and my sister came down with her kids one day and watched Steven). After my aunt hired Sven, she really wanted me to come in for a little while and told me I could bring Steven with (I already was bringing Hannah). So, I brought the kids and we all went to work. I just clocked out whenever I had to tend to the children. It's been working out very nicely. Steven's been taking four hour naps (with the exception of today).
STEVEN:
On Teeth ~
I think he's working on his 13th and 14th teeth right now.
On Sleeping ~
He's gone without his plug (pacifier) for two days now. He lost one of his two plugs at Grandpa and Grandma Carr's this weekend. Monday night, instead of giving him the other one, I decided to be done. He's done very well.
On ECing ~
With the move, taking time to potty Steven was put on hold. Getting back into the swing of things, he's got some really great days, but mostly he ends up going about 1/2 on the potty and 1/2 in his diaper. Sometimes he's very obvious about needing to go and insisting upon staying on the potty until he's done. Other times he seems as if he couldn't care less about going in his diaper. He's done the potty sign in sign language a few times lately, but only when we're trying to put him to bed and he wants to play while sitting on the potty - the little stinker :) We've been giving him "treats" (little toddler cereal snacks) when he does go on the potty and he loves this. We should be receiving the PeeSpeak documentary any day now - looking forward to that!
On Being Plain Cute ~
We love watching Steven. He's so much fun and very adorable. He's started coloring. He likes to stack things. Loves to take out and put away, take out and put away. He likes to help me with laundry - he hands me clothes out of the basket. He likes to play in the water when I'm working on dishes. He likes to give Hannah kisses - and anyone else he knows that asks for one, along with hugs. He can sign "please", "thank you", "more" and "potty". He likes to give high-fives and shake hands. He loves to laugh, be tickled, make faces, play. He absolutely loves books and animals. I handed him a bird field guide book at the library, he snatched it from my hands, grunted, plopped onto the library floor and proceeded to point at the pictures as he made insistant noises.
HANNAH:
On Growing ~
Hannah is 2 1/2 months old now. She's a little doll. She's getting more and more fun as she's now quite alert and loves to make faces, smile and coo. She can roll over from her stomach to her back and squirm around a little when she's on her tummy. She can hold her head up at a 90 degree angle. She's got quite a good grip when she wants to hold your finger.
On Sleeping ~
We had one night where she slept 8 1/2 hours - wow! But mostly sleeps 4-6 hour stretches at night. There are still some nights where she's up every 3 to eat - or the rare night (like last night) when she's up more often than that. She sucks her thumb as she falls asleep - has for awhile now - it's way too cute.
On ECing ~
I hadn't been pottying her much due to the move, but decided I better get back on that - the first time I put her on today, she went pee - that was my only catch today. I think she still knows what it is, I just have to be more diligent and put her on when she's ready.
On Her Birth Story ~
This will come. I haven't finished it yet. It's been a little difficult to write, but look forward to bringing it to you... soon ?
******************************
We feel so extremely blessed. Michigan was wonderful - a great time in our lives that I will always look fondly on. We hope our friendships made there will last a lifetime. We're grateful for the Lord's abundant goodness as he's provided a home for us here, and work to sustain us. We're getting on top of bills and look forward to paying down debt and saving up. We're enjoying being close to our family and friends here once again.
I'll try to fill you in...
SVEN:
On Work ~
He had a job interview lined up for the day after we moved (Aug. 12th we arrived in MN) at McDonald's and got the job. The McDonald's is about a 10 minute walk from our townhome, which is wonderful, since we only have one car.
Sven worked two weeks and then was hired at my aunt's tax office (he wasn't going to start until tax season - January). So, bye to McDonald's. He works M-Th from 9-5pm. So great to have three-day weekends, a predictable schedule and great pay (not to mention a great boss!)!
On Seminary ~
Sven recently went back to MI for a conference and found out he can take classes at Puritan via long-distance. He really likes this seminary and so we're both grateful that he'll be able to attend, even though we're in MI. So, as the plan is for now, we won't be going to Colorado afterall, but sticking around good old Minnesota.
CRYSTAL:
On Moving ~
We feel so blessed here in MN. We're living in a three-bedroom townhouse that my aunt owns. It feels HUGE compared to our two bedroom apartment. We're just a couple minute walk from a little, quiet park and hiking trail. I've got my own washer and dryer - I can't describe how much I am grateful for these!!! AND... I've got my own sewing room! I'm absolutely enjoying having the space to start a project, leave it spread out and finish it in between all the mothering/wife duties.
On Sewing ~
I've got all the furniture in the sewing room. I've got all my boxes in the sewing room. Now to unpack and organize. I've started unpacking, as I have sewn two skirts and two dresses and mended one dress since we've moved in. Oh, yes, and I've made one diaper. It's a medium that snaps down to a size small. I'll post pictures when I'm able.
On Work ~
I put in a couple hours for my aunt when Sven was working at McDonald's - around his schedule so he could watch Steven (and my sister came down with her kids one day and watched Steven). After my aunt hired Sven, she really wanted me to come in for a little while and told me I could bring Steven with (I already was bringing Hannah). So, I brought the kids and we all went to work. I just clocked out whenever I had to tend to the children. It's been working out very nicely. Steven's been taking four hour naps (with the exception of today).
STEVEN:
On Teeth ~
I think he's working on his 13th and 14th teeth right now.
On Sleeping ~
He's gone without his plug (pacifier) for two days now. He lost one of his two plugs at Grandpa and Grandma Carr's this weekend. Monday night, instead of giving him the other one, I decided to be done. He's done very well.
On ECing ~
With the move, taking time to potty Steven was put on hold. Getting back into the swing of things, he's got some really great days, but mostly he ends up going about 1/2 on the potty and 1/2 in his diaper. Sometimes he's very obvious about needing to go and insisting upon staying on the potty until he's done. Other times he seems as if he couldn't care less about going in his diaper. He's done the potty sign in sign language a few times lately, but only when we're trying to put him to bed and he wants to play while sitting on the potty - the little stinker :) We've been giving him "treats" (little toddler cereal snacks) when he does go on the potty and he loves this. We should be receiving the PeeSpeak documentary any day now - looking forward to that!
On Being Plain Cute ~
We love watching Steven. He's so much fun and very adorable. He's started coloring. He likes to stack things. Loves to take out and put away, take out and put away. He likes to help me with laundry - he hands me clothes out of the basket. He likes to play in the water when I'm working on dishes. He likes to give Hannah kisses - and anyone else he knows that asks for one, along with hugs. He can sign "please", "thank you", "more" and "potty". He likes to give high-fives and shake hands. He loves to laugh, be tickled, make faces, play. He absolutely loves books and animals. I handed him a bird field guide book at the library, he snatched it from my hands, grunted, plopped onto the library floor and proceeded to point at the pictures as he made insistant noises.
HANNAH:
On Growing ~
Hannah is 2 1/2 months old now. She's a little doll. She's getting more and more fun as she's now quite alert and loves to make faces, smile and coo. She can roll over from her stomach to her back and squirm around a little when she's on her tummy. She can hold her head up at a 90 degree angle. She's got quite a good grip when she wants to hold your finger.
On Sleeping ~
We had one night where she slept 8 1/2 hours - wow! But mostly sleeps 4-6 hour stretches at night. There are still some nights where she's up every 3 to eat - or the rare night (like last night) when she's up more often than that. She sucks her thumb as she falls asleep - has for awhile now - it's way too cute.
On ECing ~
I hadn't been pottying her much due to the move, but decided I better get back on that - the first time I put her on today, she went pee - that was my only catch today. I think she still knows what it is, I just have to be more diligent and put her on when she's ready.
On Her Birth Story ~
This will come. I haven't finished it yet. It's been a little difficult to write, but look forward to bringing it to you... soon ?
******************************
We feel so extremely blessed. Michigan was wonderful - a great time in our lives that I will always look fondly on. We hope our friendships made there will last a lifetime. We're grateful for the Lord's abundant goodness as he's provided a home for us here, and work to sustain us. We're getting on top of bills and look forward to paying down debt and saving up. We're enjoying being close to our family and friends here once again.
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