Recently, Jackson has been having tantrums when he wakes up from his afternoon nap. He's like a little monster. Screaming, crying, pretty much flipping out for anywhere from 20 minute to an hour. He wakes up screaming, and when I get to his room, he doesn't want me to touch him, then wants me to carry him, then tells me to stand up, then sit down, then starts faking a cough and starts choking because he's crying so hard. And on & on. Total mess. So bad that I dread his naps.
And some days, he doesn't fake a cough. Instead, he starts moaning about his tummy hurting, or his ears, or whatever he thinks will garner the most sympathy. Followed by his pleas for medicine. And them I'm caught between whether or not to believe him. The first few times, I fell for it and the minute he got a cough drop in his mouth, he flipped the switch from monster to angel. But other times, I can't tell if he's crying wolf or not....?
Does anyone else have experience with this craziness? There is no rhyme or reason to his post-nap tantrums. I've tried to pinpoint is it short vs long naps? How well he ate at lunch? What time he went down?
In the little bit of research I've done, there is sleep disorder called sleep inertia, where the body physically wakes up before the brain does. So you're caught between being awake & asleep. He seems to fit the bill for the symptoms and hopefully its just something he'll outgrow eventually.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
The Talbert Boys
As much fun as I'm having with my two little boys, I can only imagine the joy & laughs my mother-in-law Lill had when Ben & Jon were little. I've heard all the stories of how Ben crawled up the cabinets & ate all the Flintstone vitamins and pooped a rainbow for days. And how the boys, at the ripe old ages of 4 & 6, managed to crawl into the car Dukes of Hazzard style, knock it into gear & roll it down the street and crash into a tree. And now that I have my own set of Talbert Boys, I know I will have my fair share of tales to pass along.
But for now, the mischief is pretty limited. Most of my great joy comes from watching these two brothers love each other and make each other laugh.
Kicking off Round 2 of Potty-training by sporting the Pull-Up conehead look. Jackson's digging it; Westie's not so sure....in fact, I'm pretty sure Westie's saying, "Really Mom? We've tried this before and he peed ALL OVER the house. Again? Really?"
Double-duty bathtime. Check out that belly on Westie. "Chubby baby" as J says.
Boy time on the couch when Daddy gets home from work.
Weston helping supervise Jackson as he masters a new feature at the park.
Weston woke up from his morning nap crying, then got really quiet....this is what I found when I went in to check on him. Not only did Jackson crawl into his crib but he also set up the mobile so they'd have some entertainment. I love how they love each other.
Rooting for the Wolfpack on Saturday.
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But for now, the mischief is pretty limited. Most of my great joy comes from watching these two brothers love each other and make each other laugh.
Kicking off Round 2 of Potty-training by sporting the Pull-Up conehead look. Jackson's digging it; Westie's not so sure....in fact, I'm pretty sure Westie's saying, "Really Mom? We've tried this before and he peed ALL OVER the house. Again? Really?"
Double-duty bathtime. Check out that belly on Westie. "Chubby baby" as J says.
Boy time on the couch when Daddy gets home from work.
Weston helping supervise Jackson as he masters a new feature at the park.
Weston woke up from his morning nap crying, then got really quiet....this is what I found when I went in to check on him. Not only did Jackson crawl into his crib but he also set up the mobile so they'd have some entertainment. I love how they love each other.
Rooting for the Wolfpack on Saturday.
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
This is how we roll...
Cruisin' around Bi-Lo with Baby Joey riding shot-gun. Buckled in, no less. And stopping to smell the flowers!
All sprawled out in the high chair, munching on a rice cracker. What's up, homies?
Rockin' a brave face at the dentist. Jackson willingly laid back and let them clean and floss his pearly whites.
Totally pimping out the flight jacket that Uncle Jon sent. It looks especially rad with the windpants & orange goggles.
Taken' it to the house with a teething biscuit & some yogurt. Followed by a sink bath, complete with a basin full of dirty pots & pans right next door. We keep it classy.
Running around Target in superhero get up, instigated by Ben.
Briefing himself on Biscuit's latest escapes on our way to meet Ben for lunch. Love how his leg is crossed :)
Post-nap, I go in to find Jackson in a "matching outfit", complete with a fresh diaper. If this child can rifle through his drawers, select matching clothes, un-dress, then change pull-ups, and redress...I do believe he is capable of potty skills.
Yet another after-market deck accessory. It wasn't long ago that Ben was making fun of me when I said I liked to play tether ball. (Yes, he managed to regurgitate multiple Napoleon jokes) Fast forward to this weekend and the new tennis ball that now hangs down from the pergola. Played by 1, it is simply a way to practice tennis swings and returns. Played by 2 or more, it becomes more of a tether ball type game,,,,and as it turns out, I'm not the only on one who likes tether ball.
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All sprawled out in the high chair, munching on a rice cracker. What's up, homies?
Rockin' a brave face at the dentist. Jackson willingly laid back and let them clean and floss his pearly whites.
Totally pimping out the flight jacket that Uncle Jon sent. It looks especially rad with the windpants & orange goggles.
Taken' it to the house with a teething biscuit & some yogurt. Followed by a sink bath, complete with a basin full of dirty pots & pans right next door. We keep it classy.
Running around Target in superhero get up, instigated by Ben.
Briefing himself on Biscuit's latest escapes on our way to meet Ben for lunch. Love how his leg is crossed :)
Post-nap, I go in to find Jackson in a "matching outfit", complete with a fresh diaper. If this child can rifle through his drawers, select matching clothes, un-dress, then change pull-ups, and redress...I do believe he is capable of potty skills.
Yet another after-market deck accessory. It wasn't long ago that Ben was making fun of me when I said I liked to play tether ball. (Yes, he managed to regurgitate multiple Napoleon jokes) Fast forward to this weekend and the new tennis ball that now hangs down from the pergola. Played by 1, it is simply a way to practice tennis swings and returns. Played by 2 or more, it becomes more of a tether ball type game,,,,and as it turns out, I'm not the only on one who likes tether ball.
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Fabric-covered Containers
As part of my sewing bug, I've been experimenting with some small projects to help accomplish my never-ending strife to get & stay organized.
As part of my "Fun Container" collection, I had several cylindrical containers that I was trying to come up with something fun to do with. I spray-painted them with black chalkboard paint, then sewed slip-covers to go around them. Instant storage for paint brushes, color pencils & markers. I easily labeled the lids using chalk. And can quickly erase & relabel if the contents change.
I also covered a corrugated stationary box with fabric and attached a small wooden square that was also painted with chalkboard paint. Viola! Instant storage for our playdough cans.
I'm on the prowl for more bland containers & boxes to cover. Isn't organizing much more fun when its pretty??
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As part of my "Fun Container" collection, I had several cylindrical containers that I was trying to come up with something fun to do with. I spray-painted them with black chalkboard paint, then sewed slip-covers to go around them. Instant storage for paint brushes, color pencils & markers. I easily labeled the lids using chalk. And can quickly erase & relabel if the contents change.
I also covered a corrugated stationary box with fabric and attached a small wooden square that was also painted with chalkboard paint. Viola! Instant storage for our playdough cans.
I'm on the prowl for more bland containers & boxes to cover. Isn't organizing much more fun when its pretty??
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Baby Quilts
One of my favorite outlets for stress relief is "arts & crafts" as Ben calls it. I really enjoy coming up with crafty projects & sewing in general. However, with two little ones, my "me-time" is few & far between. And when I do get an hour here or there, or the occasional evening when the kiddos are in bed & Ben is tinkering in the man-cave, I like a project that I can complete in that time frame. Instant gratification.
Recently, I found a couple quilt kits that were from my Fabric Editions days. These kits include pre-coordinated fabrics in cotton, flannel, satin & plush to create a cute baby blanket.
I had intentions of making these for the boys back when each was born but that obviously never happened. So I decided to dust off my sewing machine & make it happen.
I started with Weston's, which took me about 3 hours on Saturday evening to complete. Its pretty small (30x36) but perfect for him to play on now & eventually drag around. Though not perfect, I was pleased at how it turned out.
I didn't plan on making Jackson's until a later date but once he caught wind of Westie's new blanket, he wouldn't stop asking me where his new blanket was...over & over again. So while he was at school on Tuesday, I made him one. Since he's bigger, I modified the pattern & made it a good bit larger by adding fabric from my stash and using a different flannel print for the backing. Once again, not perfect but it did look more square after I pressed it again. But not bad for a few hours work.
My sewing goes in phases; I'll be super-sewing-girl for a few weeks then take a hiatus for a while. So now that I'm back at it, I need some project ideas. Suggestions??
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Recently, I found a couple quilt kits that were from my Fabric Editions days. These kits include pre-coordinated fabrics in cotton, flannel, satin & plush to create a cute baby blanket.
I had intentions of making these for the boys back when each was born but that obviously never happened. So I decided to dust off my sewing machine & make it happen.
I started with Weston's, which took me about 3 hours on Saturday evening to complete. Its pretty small (30x36) but perfect for him to play on now & eventually drag around. Though not perfect, I was pleased at how it turned out.
I didn't plan on making Jackson's until a later date but once he caught wind of Westie's new blanket, he wouldn't stop asking me where his new blanket was...over & over again. So while he was at school on Tuesday, I made him one. Since he's bigger, I modified the pattern & made it a good bit larger by adding fabric from my stash and using a different flannel print for the backing. Once again, not perfect but it did look more square after I pressed it again. But not bad for a few hours work.
My sewing goes in phases; I'll be super-sewing-girl for a few weeks then take a hiatus for a while. So now that I'm back at it, I need some project ideas. Suggestions??
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Westie's Half-Birthday
Its so hard to believe that my sweet boy is 6 months old. This first half year of his life has absolutely flown by and despite his occasional fussiness & slow start in the sleeping-thru-the-night department, Weston has been an easy baby. {I guess its all relative because nothing about having an infant is easy, per say.}
As his 6-month picture above indicates, he does not miss a meal. He was almost 21 lbs at his check-up and 28" in length. (Jackson was 21 lbs at 12 months...) Westie is barely fitting in 12-month clothing and is nearly wearing the same size diapers as his big brother. And he will max out his infant carriers weight capacity at 22 lbs so we will have to ditch that & go ahead & move him up to a rear-facing "big boy" car seat.
We started 3 solid meals a day several weeks ago and Westie gets cranky if it's feeding time and his milk isn't chased with some veggies or fruit. His favorites are squash, sweet potatoes and prunes but he'll eat pretty much anything I offer him. He also likes to share smoothies with us and he's enjoys sampling yogurt, chocolate pudding and anything else we will let him try.
Anything that is within reach is pulled directly to his mouth. No teeth have broken through yet but if his drooling is any indication, he'll have a mouthful in no time.
Weston is such a happy, good natured baby and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect fit for our family.
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