Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Change of heart
Today David and I had a talk that really upset me. David was kind to let me go to the temple. I needed to go. So I quickly got ready and headed out. I really wanted to do an endowment session, but when I got to the temple I had missed the cut off for the next session. I was really bummed. I wanted to watch and learn about marriage. Since I was already emotional from our talk, I was on the verge of tears and quickly ducked into the women's locker room. I decided to do initiatories. Still bummed, I got changed and sat down to wait. While waiting, I picked up the scriptures and just read. There was nothing particular I read, but my feelings of frustration and disappointment were washed away and I enjoyed just being in the temple, enjoying the peace and solitude there. I could listen again to the words of the initiatory and remember the promises I am given. I needed to be at the temple today. Thank you David for knowing that and being willing to put your needs and all the work you needed to do aside.
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Jonas- his own post (5/24/2016)
Jonas is growing into his own. He is almost 17 months! His personality is becoming more apparent, he is learning to stand his ground and he is also no wall flower. Porter and him are very different, but neither one of them are shy, quiet or stationary.
Jonas continues to be my little buddy. He will wander away, but he needs to know I am near by. He is quite the tease also. Randall said the other day that he "leans" into all of his emotions and he sure does. His little head tilts in and he smiles at your or slyly looks at you, etc. He babbles all the time and actually continues to say more and more words. His words are really clear. He loves to help when there are projects and he has started to help David. He will say "help", so he know is up for whatever you want him to do.
He still loves animals and squeals with delight any time he sees one. His whole face lights up and he is so excited.
He now willfully disobeys and thinks it's funny. But at the same time, he will stop what he's doing when I ask him to. I'm not sure why he decides to obey or not obey.
He hates getting his diaper changed and will run away from me. Then once he's down he flips his body over and tries to squirm away. If I bribe him with a fruit snack he is super excited and lays down.
He continues to give the best kisses and hugs. I love when he says "Maw". That's his kissing sound. He blows kisses too.
I love to sit at the end of the day and sing him a song(s) before bed. He will hum along as if he knows the words. He loves music and loves to dance.
Jonas loves to be outside and he'll go to the door and say "out" and "shoes". He'll bring you his shoes to put on for him. He will play out there all by himself. Although he prefers that the back storm door is left open so he can check in when he wants.
He loves eating and has started really loving his milk. He will frantically sign milk and scream until you see his sign and he knows you are getting it for him. He is mad when I give him water instead since he shouldn't drink as much milk as he really wants to. He continues to cram too much food in his mouth at once, but luckily he is not choking as much and he is handling fruit snacks better. He still can't eat the peel of an apple and will store it in his mouth until I have him open his mouth and spit it out.
Playing hide and go seek with him is a blast. He is actually pretty good. He doesn't immediately give our hiding place away with laughing or making noise and he's really good at finding Porter when he hides. Although, he loves to always check the hall closet to see if Porter is there.
He will "count" and say "Ready or not hear I come". Although, it's more the rhythm of the sentence than saying the actual words, but you can tell that's what he's trying to say.
He loves to read books, but that's about the only time he sits still. He climbs all over stuff and us. He even rocks when he is sitting in his high chair for dinner or to put himself to bed. Fortunately we don't hear his bed rocking anymore since we've put him in a crib. It's now more of a side to side rocking. Sometimes his climbing all over us is exhausting.
He loves to climb up and sit in a chair at the table, but since he doesn't sit still and has to stand up, he has fallen off many times.
Bath time is still one of his favorite things. He loves splashing in water and he actually gets mad if I'm taking a shower and he can't get in. He will try to lift his leg up over the edge of the bath tub to get in. I'm sure he's going to fall and get hurt really bad one of these days:).
Well, I'm sure there are a million other things I could write about Jonas. We sure love him. His face is so precious and his smile melts your heart. I can't wait to hear all that is going on in his brain.
Jonas continues to be my little buddy. He will wander away, but he needs to know I am near by. He is quite the tease also. Randall said the other day that he "leans" into all of his emotions and he sure does. His little head tilts in and he smiles at your or slyly looks at you, etc. He babbles all the time and actually continues to say more and more words. His words are really clear. He loves to help when there are projects and he has started to help David. He will say "help", so he know is up for whatever you want him to do.
He still loves animals and squeals with delight any time he sees one. His whole face lights up and he is so excited.
He now willfully disobeys and thinks it's funny. But at the same time, he will stop what he's doing when I ask him to. I'm not sure why he decides to obey or not obey.
He hates getting his diaper changed and will run away from me. Then once he's down he flips his body over and tries to squirm away. If I bribe him with a fruit snack he is super excited and lays down.
He continues to give the best kisses and hugs. I love when he says "Maw". That's his kissing sound. He blows kisses too.
I love to sit at the end of the day and sing him a song(s) before bed. He will hum along as if he knows the words. He loves music and loves to dance.
Jonas loves to be outside and he'll go to the door and say "out" and "shoes". He'll bring you his shoes to put on for him. He will play out there all by himself. Although he prefers that the back storm door is left open so he can check in when he wants.
He loves eating and has started really loving his milk. He will frantically sign milk and scream until you see his sign and he knows you are getting it for him. He is mad when I give him water instead since he shouldn't drink as much milk as he really wants to. He continues to cram too much food in his mouth at once, but luckily he is not choking as much and he is handling fruit snacks better. He still can't eat the peel of an apple and will store it in his mouth until I have him open his mouth and spit it out.
Playing hide and go seek with him is a blast. He is actually pretty good. He doesn't immediately give our hiding place away with laughing or making noise and he's really good at finding Porter when he hides. Although, he loves to always check the hall closet to see if Porter is there.
He will "count" and say "Ready or not hear I come". Although, it's more the rhythm of the sentence than saying the actual words, but you can tell that's what he's trying to say.
He loves to read books, but that's about the only time he sits still. He climbs all over stuff and us. He even rocks when he is sitting in his high chair for dinner or to put himself to bed. Fortunately we don't hear his bed rocking anymore since we've put him in a crib. It's now more of a side to side rocking. Sometimes his climbing all over us is exhausting.
He loves to climb up and sit in a chair at the table, but since he doesn't sit still and has to stand up, he has fallen off many times.
Bath time is still one of his favorite things. He loves splashing in water and he actually gets mad if I'm taking a shower and he can't get in. He will try to lift his leg up over the edge of the bath tub to get in. I'm sure he's going to fall and get hurt really bad one of these days:).
Well, I'm sure there are a million other things I could write about Jonas. We sure love him. His face is so precious and his smile melts your heart. I can't wait to hear all that is going on in his brain.
The past few days
Here's our little bubba.
The other night David took Porter down to play kickball with some friends. Porter came back with a lacrosse stick and ball to test out his skills. I knew Aunt Ash would be proud.
The weather has been pretty nice lately. Not too hot, so perfect for spending time outside. I have a similiar picture of Porter around this same age chilling in this chair.
Jonas found a new place to get in to. Now I know why the shelf won't stay up.... he weighs a little more than it was meant to hold.
Enjoying our Sunday morning. I don't love church at 1pm, but this particular Sunday we got in a walk and some play time before Jonas took his nap.
Jonas loves this little bus. He actually is learning letters and letter sounds.
David pulled up his chair to sit down and then Jonas went and pulled up the other one so he could sit right by him. They had a little chat and played a little "I Spy". Jonas was really mad when I made him come in and get his diaper changed.
Stop growing up Jonas! He pulled out Porter's underwear and was so proud to put on a pair. Of course David says, "Should we potty train him?". NO! I don't think he's even close. He just thinks the underwear are cool.
Every Tuesday morning we try to go to the story time at the library. The head librarian, Paul, is fabulous and Porter loves it. Jonas only half pays attention. Porter will walk right up to the front and sit right in front of the librarians. It is such a great program and I'm glad we can participate. Here's Porter at the end of story time today playing with the parachute. Notice he is right next to the librarian? This is where he always is. I am so grateful that he is eager to learn and participate. He is not shy at all.
These two enjoying a cool, drizzly afternoon coloring and painting with water colors. Porter's painting expanded from the paper to his body. He decided he wanted me to help recreate the Hulk from Halloween past.
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