December 2
Realized yesterday that Cade is definitely learning from Brendan. I had already seen Brendan learning from Cade, like singing "Rock Baby" with me, but although Cade will recognize letters AS letters, he's not picked up which letters are which, so I wondered if he would continue to learn from Brendan or if he was just getting a beginning of an idea and then letting it go.
Yesterday, however, we went to Nana's and Papa's and Brendan had two of something that Cade wanted, while Cade had one of something he didn't want. So he traded with Brendan. Brendan's been doing that with Cade and Cade never seemed to realize what was going on, but I guess he was actually picking it up. One thing I hope he hasn't picked up on is how if Brendan has something before Cade, (PB sandwich, toy, etc,) he'll give it to Cade as a preemptive measure because he knows Cade will start crying for it. Not really sure what to do about that, because when Cade does cry and Brendan gives "whatever" to him, Brendan just stands there patiently waiting for his. They're both happy, but it doesn't seem right, but I don't know what needs to be fixed.
Speaking of the boys interacting with each other, Cade says long sentences to Brendan, telling him what's going on and stuff. Often, if Brendan is crying about something, Cade will go up to him and start trying to coax him out of it - "Nenna, watch Sulleymike? Watch Beast? Fruit snacks? Meenu? 'Mon Nenna, toys" and things like that. They're even getting to the point where they need together time without me butting in, which is cute if a bit odd for me. :}
November 5
Took Sarah to the airport yesterday, Kris and George left last Tuesday, and Gram will be here for another week or so, I think. Will post photos soon, they need to be resized for Yahoo Photos.
Sarah started teaching the boys the Alphabet Song, so I think that will help Cade learn the letters since he loves singing. Should've thought of that sooner but I guess in my hesitation to push him I went the other direction. Brendan still tries to write but can't manage it yet. Did manage to scribble on our living room wall and his bedroom door though.
September 27
September 27th went to the Third Day concert. Opening act was Paul Coleman Trio, Tait went second, only about 10 minutes after PC3 finished (did some DC Talk songs - In the Light and a jam that ended in Jesus Freak, probably more but I was just enjoying it so don't remember everything - did Thy Word, Spy off the new album and some other songs), and then of course Third Day came on. They did all my favorite songs, the only one they didn't do that I was hoping for was Thief, because I knew Troy would want to hear it. Also did Creed (I think that's the title) by "the late great Rich Mullins," as Mac said. Mac sounded just like he does on the CDs which is silly to say but I hadn't realized I was worried about that. I'm sure if Brendan and Cade had seen him up on stage with all the lights dimmed but the one spotlight on him they would have said "Deezus!"
September 26
BC turned 2 on the 26th! (26nd Albuquerque style). Nana and Papa came over and gave them presents, including a duck which Cade insists on sleeping with and a "Prayer Bear" which Brendan sleeps with. Some of the presents came in a cute 3D bee bag that I'd like to frame without the glass over it so it can pop out. Some suckers which were a very big hit, some blocks and a shape-sorter thingy that I expected Brendan to like, which he does, but Cade also brings it to me (all day!) to open for him so he can do it too.
Nali and Grandma came over on Friday (while we were at the concert) and gave them two cute trucks, a three-wheeled "motorcycle" which is Kawasaki like the keyboard we got Brendan (we got Cade a car that plays music - he jams out to it! - and goes forward and backward) and a basketball hoop.
On Saturday Papa and Nana came over and we had pizza and the ice cream cake I made. I made the Superman/Sorrell "S" and a Prayer Bear outline with frosting but couldn't get them off the wax paper to put on the cake without them breaking. Took pics anyway.
August 13
The boys are doing well. Brendan is learning his ABCs from some flashcards I made using familiar pictures and words. He is also using the potty about once a day. Cade is getting taller, and says 3-4 word sentences. They both love the new kitties, but also love playing with the food and water dishes. Still loving our house. We got another crib last night, and they slept really well. Didn't seem to mind being in separate cribs when they woke up this morning. Love bubble baths. Eat a lot, love mini pancakes and "Sirp", whatever Momma's eating, plain bread, bananas, crackers, "Peem Puff" (cream puffs). Cade loves sweet things, so we have to be very disciplined about brushing teeth. They have an appointment for shots next week so I will update the Weight Chart then. Gotta go - I hear CD's and DVD's being played with. Oh yeah, they pulled out the tape from Prayer Bear 2 so I hope the Prayer Bear 3 DVD comes today. Peace!
March 07
Both boys woke up at the same time; made eggs and toast, gave juice to them, they were fine. Did not ask to nurse at all today. YAAAAYYYY!!!
March 06
Cade woke up first, crying, so I brought him to our bed with a milk bottle in case that would be enough for him. It wasn't; he threw a huge fit, kicking me in the face and slapping the bottle away. This was definitely the worst day so far. I almost gave in, but I remembered Mom or Dad saying something the other day about him throwing a fit and not having any tears, so it seemed he was just mad. Same thing today - no tears. So I figured he was just mad. I was really prepared to nurse him if he was really crying with tears, but he never did. Finally I just made him eggs again and he was distracted; by that time Brendan had woken up and did not cry at all.
March 05
Did not nurse at all again. Didn't really bother Brendan that much, but Cade still fussed a lot. Since this was the AM feeding, I just gave them a bottle of milk and scrambled eggs and toast and that was good for awhile, but Cade still wanted to nurse a bit later.
March 04
Did not nurse at all. Both boys, especially Cade, cried for a very long time, several times, when they would normally nurse. Milk in a bottle/sippy cup pacified Brendan almost every time, and Cade sometimes.
February 27
Am only nursing in the morning now. They seem to need that one the most.
February 25
Started reducing the number of breastfeedings. Took out the evening one, because they seem to need that one the least.