Monday, March 24, 2008
Easter Sunday
We had a lovely Easter, starting with church, followed by a fabulous dinner at Cody's parents, and ending with long afternoon naps trying to digest all that food! Click here to see photos of the day.
Resurrection Eggs
The boys had fun learning about Easter with this neat thing called Resurrection Eggs. I heard about this idea, and put together my own version. The boys opened one egg each day leading up to Easter. Each egg contained something having to do with the week leading up to Christ's death and resurrection. There was a verse and written explanation to go along with each egg. The boys had a great time with it, and looked forward to it each day!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Spring Soccer Here We Come . . .
Saturday March 1st was the first game of the season. A beautiful, sunny day in the 70's. (We had snow flurries today!) The Lions are off to a great start. Cameron scored three goals. It's incredible how much they've improved since last spring.
Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen!
February 29th was Cody's dad's 16th "real" birthday, so Cody's mom planned a Sweet Sixteen party at the Route 66 Diner - complete with burgers, fries, malts, and hoola hoops. We all dressed up in our 50's threads and had a blast.
Three pretty cool cats.
Greaser Boy Gordon. Watch out or he'll give you a knuckle sandwich.
Is this one hip family, or what?
Sweethearts
Cameron trying out a hoola hoop. Check out his new kicks.
Three pretty cool cats.
Greaser Boy Gordon. Watch out or he'll give you a knuckle sandwich.
Is this one hip family, or what?
Sweethearts
Cameron trying out a hoola hoop. Check out his new kicks.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Nobody Goes to Kindergarten in Diapers . . .
Isn't that what everyone says when you're concerned that your child isn't potty training soon enough or fast enough or cooperatively enough? "Don't worry, nobody goes to kindergarten in diapers." Meaning: Relax. It will happen. Every child gets it eventually.
Well, I have some exciting news to report both along the lines of potty training and kindergarten, but totally unrelated to one another and in reference to two different kids . .
First, Gordon, the potty training superstar!!! Since Gordon wasn't showing too much natural inclination toward using the ol' potty, we decided that we would have to use the same method as worked for Cameron. The cold turkey method. The "this-is-the-way-it-is-going-to-be" method. Obviously, there has to be some receptivity on the child's part, or you have a mess on your hands. We tried this about three months ago with Gordon, but he just proceeded to poop and pee all over the house and kick his potty seat across the room. Um, yuck. But, with Cameron gone for the whole weekend (another story for another blog) and three more months under Gordon's belt, we decided that it was time to go it again. So, on Friday morning I told Gordon that "Today's the day! You're not wearing diapers anymore!" He put all his diapers in a bag, we took the diapers out to the trash, and potty training began! (Of course, I retrieved the diapers when he wasn't looking since he still needs them while sleeping.) Well, hallelujah, praise the Lord, Gordon cooperated, and was basically trained within the day! He has only had a couple small accidents, and for the most part is taking complete responsibility for himself. Wahoo! We even went on an errand to Trader Joe's the very first day. He has been all over town in his big boy undies, and today at MOPS he let his teacher know when he had to use the potty. It's amazing (and probably a little perverse) how getting your child to successfully put his bodily waste in the toilet can make you feel like the most powerful woman in the world!
Here are some photos of Gordon throwing out his diapers, giving thumbs up after his accident-free trip to Trader Joe's, and waiting for his big brother (who, by the way, he still calls "Brother" and not Cameron) to come home from his weekend trip.
And now for Cameron . . . no, no pictures of his bare bottom, but we did register him for kindergarten next year at North Star Elementary School. We had a tour of the beautiful new school last week, and today we turned in all of his registration materials. Of course, he still has six months to wait before school begins, but he is pretty excited to be all signed up. Here are some photos taken today when we went to the school to register him. (On a sad note, however, the principal's son is one of the two snowboarders who went missing at the beginning of January in Colorado. They haven't found the two young men yet, and they are presumed dead . So, we are keeping the principal and her family in our prayers.)
Well, I have some exciting news to report both along the lines of potty training and kindergarten, but totally unrelated to one another and in reference to two different kids . .
First, Gordon, the potty training superstar!!! Since Gordon wasn't showing too much natural inclination toward using the ol' potty, we decided that we would have to use the same method as worked for Cameron. The cold turkey method. The "this-is-the-way-it-is-going-to-be" method. Obviously, there has to be some receptivity on the child's part, or you have a mess on your hands. We tried this about three months ago with Gordon, but he just proceeded to poop and pee all over the house and kick his potty seat across the room. Um, yuck. But, with Cameron gone for the whole weekend (another story for another blog) and three more months under Gordon's belt, we decided that it was time to go it again. So, on Friday morning I told Gordon that "Today's the day! You're not wearing diapers anymore!" He put all his diapers in a bag, we took the diapers out to the trash, and potty training began! (Of course, I retrieved the diapers when he wasn't looking since he still needs them while sleeping.) Well, hallelujah, praise the Lord, Gordon cooperated, and was basically trained within the day! He has only had a couple small accidents, and for the most part is taking complete responsibility for himself. Wahoo! We even went on an errand to Trader Joe's the very first day. He has been all over town in his big boy undies, and today at MOPS he let his teacher know when he had to use the potty. It's amazing (and probably a little perverse) how getting your child to successfully put his bodily waste in the toilet can make you feel like the most powerful woman in the world!
Here are some photos of Gordon throwing out his diapers, giving thumbs up after his accident-free trip to Trader Joe's, and waiting for his big brother (who, by the way, he still calls "Brother" and not Cameron) to come home from his weekend trip.
And now for Cameron . . . no, no pictures of his bare bottom, but we did register him for kindergarten next year at North Star Elementary School. We had a tour of the beautiful new school last week, and today we turned in all of his registration materials. Of course, he still has six months to wait before school begins, but he is pretty excited to be all signed up. Here are some photos taken today when we went to the school to register him. (On a sad note, however, the principal's son is one of the two snowboarders who went missing at the beginning of January in Colorado. They haven't found the two young men yet, and they are presumed dead . So, we are keeping the principal and her family in our prayers.)
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Pancake Day!
So, Tuesday was International Pancake Day. Who knew? What better excuse to eat pancakes for dinner!?! Here we are making and enjoying the famous Lee Family Pancakes. The boys loved having pancakes for dinner (much more than the squash concoction I made the next night!)
Am I allowed to give out the recipe here? If this blog entry suddenly goes missing, you'll know that I have been ordered by the PFFR (protectors of famous family recipes) to cease and desist immediately. LOL!
4 eggs
3 cups of buttermilk
2 cups of Bisquick
Mix in a blender and, using a ladle, spread thinly on a hot skillet. Eat as many as you can!
Am I allowed to give out the recipe here? If this blog entry suddenly goes missing, you'll know that I have been ordered by the PFFR (protectors of famous family recipes) to cease and desist immediately. LOL!
4 eggs
3 cups of buttermilk
2 cups of Bisquick
Mix in a blender and, using a ladle, spread thinly on a hot skillet. Eat as many as you can!
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