No Mom. Mom. No. Mom. No.
These are a set of words I have been hearing a lot these days. They go along with some mighty strong hand gestures as well. They usually start a sentence about something B doesn't want me to say no to. Like buying new toys at the store, having fruit snacks for breakfast, or just about anything else he wants me to say yes to. The other day he did this to me and my husband just laughed and said "It's just so funny and cute". The problem is he is right. He does look pretty darn cute when he is waving his hands around and often putting his hand on my face as he says "No Mom" repeatedly. After talking about how cute it is my husband and I then proceeded to add on to the "No Mom" phrase with things B might say as a teenager. "No Mom, it wasn't my fault I got the speeding ticket" or "No Mom, we were drinking" I can just hear him now saying a multitude of different "No Mom" sentences. Hopefully he will still listen to me when I say no to his often unrealistic requests and his "No Mom's" will just be innocent little teenager things. Lets hope.
Toothpaste!
Since visiting the dentist in July we have been trying to get B to use fluoride toothpaste. Up until now he has been using a fluoride free kind, My Little Pony, and loving it. So we began what is now a great quest to find a toothpaste B will use. I have bought 6 different types by now all of which get the same reaction "yuck". We have bought dollar toothpaste up to the expensive all organic four dollar toothpaste. All of which sits in our bathroom waiting to be used. I have given some to our niece, but even her taste is limited and will only accept certain kinds. We have gone through all the flavors available at our favorite stores and may have to go to the health food stores to see if they have any unflavored kinds or something. I just am at a loss as to what to do. He likes mint, but won't try our toothpaste because it's for grownups. So the hunt continues for a toothpaste B will use.
The News
Every night I try my hardest to stay connected to the world by watching the world news. B knows this and no matter what I do, he just gets louder and more talkative during the show. I try and turn up the volume but it only brings B volume up with it. The other night though he actually sat and was playing nicely next to me on the couch. They began to talk about kids and the increased salt intake over the years and giving examples of how much salt is in foods kids love.Even talking about the increased blood pressure of children over the past decade. I listened and thought about B's own salt intake wondering if it is too high or not when he turned to me and said "I should not eat salt. It will higher my blood pressure. What is blood pressure?" This was a tough question to answer. How do you explain to a 4 year old what blood pressure is. But, I did my best and he seemed to accept it and then went right on playing with his toys. The things he catches onto at times amazes me.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
B and I have been pretty busy this summer. A few weeks back we went up north with one of his little friends and her mom, who is my friend. The weekend was very successful! Everyone had fun and there were only a few mishaps, which is pretty good considering two rambunctious kids.
With them both being sooooo excited it was tough to get them to bed the first night, but when the second night came, it was much better,
During the trip we (my friend C) and I figured out what we would and wouldn't do nest time. Next time we will take them to the fantastic county park they have. Next time we will NOT take them both grocery shopping. Running up and down the isle's after the two was a bit embarrassing, but luckily we were able to laugh at it later. We also will NOT take them to the bathroom at the same time in the same stall. C did this and all I could here from the stall next door, where I was, was "No Baden don't pee on D!". Another thing we were able to laugh at later.
B and I were able to ride in a kayak for the first time which we both really enjoyed. It took a couple minutes for me to get the balance right. but once we had it we were good. B enjoyed putting his hands in the water and try and help "paddle".
All in all it was an awesome weekend and we both hope to get to do it again with our friends again!
Other things we have done this summer are:
With them both being sooooo excited it was tough to get them to bed the first night, but when the second night came, it was much better,
During the trip we (my friend C) and I figured out what we would and wouldn't do nest time. Next time we will take them to the fantastic county park they have. Next time we will NOT take them both grocery shopping. Running up and down the isle's after the two was a bit embarrassing, but luckily we were able to laugh at it later. We also will NOT take them to the bathroom at the same time in the same stall. C did this and all I could here from the stall next door, where I was, was "No Baden don't pee on D!". Another thing we were able to laugh at later.
B and I were able to ride in a kayak for the first time which we both really enjoyed. It took a couple minutes for me to get the balance right. but once we had it we were good. B enjoyed putting his hands in the water and try and help "paddle".
All in all it was an awesome weekend and we both hope to get to do it again with our friends again!
Other things we have done this summer are:
- Coulder Dairy with Mimi, TC, and J
- water park with Bono, Lo, Mimi , TC, J, and Mitz
- Frenenmueth and Bronner's with Daddio
- beach with D & C
- lots of trips to the library (banned from getting books though, only puppetsor video's)
- walking or riding up to the park (the school near by)
- playing outside in the sandbox, on the swings, and in the little pool.
- Livonia Farmers market - which is really small but worth going.
- visiting friends from school at park near old school
- going to the dentist for the first time
- getting a "real" haircut for the first time
- several different bike races - some which B raced in the kids race!
- going to the castle park
- blueberry picking with Aunt D.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
August 19, 2012
WOW! It has been over a year since I last posted. Definitely did not stick to the plan of blogging on a regular basis. All I can say is that last year was a bad year. Started in July and didn't end for quite some time. Doing better this year, but everyday is a new day.
SO....B just, well last month, celebrated his 4th birthday! It was of course a monster truck theme party. The party started great and then slowly began to fade, along with the birthday boy. He ended up having a 103 degree temp that night. Half way through his party he asked to go inside with me and for me to get his yellow comfy blanket. He then sat snuggled on the couch the rest of the party. He did blow out his candles, but didn't even have any cake. Poor guy.
Since then he's been healthy and as active as ever and he NEVER stops talking! Which we love to have conversations with him, they are the best. He will just go on and on about something, it's too cute.
I guess I will make the same claim as I did last year, that I will try to continue this blog about out little B, or big B as he thinks, to the best of my ability. Definitely will not take me another YEAR to post again. Next time I will be more prepared with pictures and a longer update, today was just a "I'm still here" kind of thing.
SO....B just, well last month, celebrated his 4th birthday! It was of course a monster truck theme party. The party started great and then slowly began to fade, along with the birthday boy. He ended up having a 103 degree temp that night. Half way through his party he asked to go inside with me and for me to get his yellow comfy blanket. He then sat snuggled on the couch the rest of the party. He did blow out his candles, but didn't even have any cake. Poor guy.
Since then he's been healthy and as active as ever and he NEVER stops talking! Which we love to have conversations with him, they are the best. He will just go on and on about something, it's too cute.
I guess I will make the same claim as I did last year, that I will try to continue this blog about out little B, or big B as he thinks, to the best of my ability. Definitely will not take me another YEAR to post again. Next time I will be more prepared with pictures and a longer update, today was just a "I'm still here" kind of thing.
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