Trevor has been listening to his school play CD for some time now. Every time it is playing and the girls here Old McDonald Had a Farm, they start singing eee-eye-oooh. It is so cute to listen to them. There is a part in one of the songs where it says this is the way we pet the cat, so the girls follow Trevor's hand motion and pet their arm like they are petting a cat. It is so cute to watch them! They love to mimic their big brother! They also say all the animal noises at almost the right time.
Trevor has been teaching them many new words! Some of them are good, some not so much. He has been teaching them their ABC's, shapes and how to count to 10. They know some of them, but I doubt they have any idea what they are really saying. Trevor is such a great big brother teaching the girls everything he knows!
May 26, 2010
Hospital Tour
Today was the day Trevor and I went to the hospital for a tour and to find out why he gets to spend the night at the hospital. I have been dreading this day. So afraid that he may get anxious after finding out everything. He handled everything so well! He was AWESOME through the whole thing!
We started out the day by meeting with a child life specialist. We took pictures of the fish tank, then followed the purple circles back to the preop room. Trevor got to weigh himself and see how tall he was! He also got to check out the gown and socks he will be wearing. He thought that was pretty neat. The best part was the TV in the room!
He is excited to have strawberry flavor when the sleepy Dr. has him go to sleep. Also, he gets to ride on a bed with wheels! What is more fun than that? He has informed us that he will be eating 100 popsicles, along with lots and lots of pudding on his sliding tray he gets to put over his bed. He thought that was great he gets to eat in bed :)
All day he has been telling everyone what he gets to do in the hospital. Trevor also knows that the Dr needs him to be asleep so they can look inside his heart. He keeps asking when he gets to go. I told him it is still a ways out and we will let him know when it is closer. We still need to tell him that he will wake up with an IV. But that particular detail can wait until later. I hope he continues to be brave and continues to do wonderfully through this whole process.
We started out the day by meeting with a child life specialist. We took pictures of the fish tank, then followed the purple circles back to the preop room. Trevor got to weigh himself and see how tall he was! He also got to check out the gown and socks he will be wearing. He thought that was pretty neat. The best part was the TV in the room!
He is excited to have strawberry flavor when the sleepy Dr. has him go to sleep. Also, he gets to ride on a bed with wheels! What is more fun than that? He has informed us that he will be eating 100 popsicles, along with lots and lots of pudding on his sliding tray he gets to put over his bed. He thought that was great he gets to eat in bed :)
All day he has been telling everyone what he gets to do in the hospital. Trevor also knows that the Dr needs him to be asleep so they can look inside his heart. He keeps asking when he gets to go. I told him it is still a ways out and we will let him know when it is closer. We still need to tell him that he will wake up with an IV. But that particular detail can wait until later. I hope he continues to be brave and continues to do wonderfully through this whole process.
Graduation Day
Trevor has officially graduated from preschool! He had is graduation performance last night. They sang some farm songs and each had a line to read. Trevor's was "Y is for the yarn that is made from fleece". At the end they showed a slide show of all the kids, then passed out their certificates. Once the child's name was called they were suppose to go sit with their families. They called Trevor's name he got his certificate then proceeded to go sit back down with the rest of his friends on stage. Trevor didn't disappoint and once again started picking his nose during the performance :)
We invited a friend along to help us out with the girls as Scott was doing video of the event. She actually got to enjoy the whole performance as the girls sat on Grandpa's lap the whole time. They were mesmerized by everything going on. They did wonderful!
We invited a friend along to help us out with the girls as Scott was doing video of the event. She actually got to enjoy the whole performance as the girls sat on Grandpa's lap the whole time. They were mesmerized by everything going on. They did wonderful!
May 15, 2010
How Comedies are Made
This morning started as innocently as any other. Once I heard the girls talking in their room, I went in so I could change them and get them ready for the day. Once I picked them up I realized they were soak and wet. Even the sheets were wet. I knew this would be trouble. Once I got the clothes off I noticed there was white gel all over them. The diapers had exploded as they were so wet! I couldn't get the gel off of them by washing them with a towel, so I took both girls put them in the tub and hosed them off. They were not impressed to say the least. Of course the towels are in the other bathroom and I had nothing to dry them off with. I quickly went across the hall to their bedroom and got the fleece blankets they had slept with. Which of course were soaked too... I wrapped them up and dried them off.
Finally I gave the girls their sippy cups only to discover later that I forgot to put the plastic valve cover on the lids. Milk was everywhere! The hardwoods, them (of course they were just bathed minutes ago), the rug and couch. This was all before 9:00 a.m.
A little later I was getting ready for our play date. As I was in the bedroom changing the sheets I hear lots of laughter and what sounds like toys being dumped on the floor. I knew it was trouble just from the sounds. I finished with the beds as that had to be done. Once I got into the playroom Kara and Allie dumped every bin of toys onto the floor. The gate was also left open to the other hallway and they got into the toy closet and dumped all those toys too. There were cars, little people, stackable toys, etc all over the floor! I kept the mess on the floor as I knew 4 little boys were coming over soon to play with Trevor. The house would get messy anyway.
Since it was sunny and warm we played outside. I was sitting on the deck talking with my friend watching our kids play in the backyard. I noticed Allie squatting intently playing with something. I couldn't see what it was so I went over to look. It was poop! Why did it have to be Poop! I know if Scott was home he would have grabbed the video camera before cleaning her up, but not me. I quickly took her in the house to wash her up. This is crazy, we don't even have dogs! This should not be a problem for us as we have cats! But, of course, our cats weren't given that memo so they use the grass for their catbox.
The kids had a picnic lunch outside and then frozen yogurt for dessert. They were filthy form head to toe! I had to get Trevor to preschool. The first time all year that he had been late. That just went along with the rest of my morning :)
I went back home, cleaned the girls up, got them in bed and relaxed. They fell asleep right away as they were exhausted. They woke up right before we had to pick Trevor up from preschool which is something they don't do very often. Most of the time I have to wake them from their nap and they are not happy about that! The girls were in a great mood, so we decided to go to Costco. It went very smoothly! We came home, played in the backyard, had a picnic dinner on the deck, then went to the park and played some more when Daddy came home. It is amazing how different the last half of the day was compared to the first! I swear I can't make these things up even if I tried :) This is life with a preschooler and twin toddlers...
Finally I gave the girls their sippy cups only to discover later that I forgot to put the plastic valve cover on the lids. Milk was everywhere! The hardwoods, them (of course they were just bathed minutes ago), the rug and couch. This was all before 9:00 a.m.
A little later I was getting ready for our play date. As I was in the bedroom changing the sheets I hear lots of laughter and what sounds like toys being dumped on the floor. I knew it was trouble just from the sounds. I finished with the beds as that had to be done. Once I got into the playroom Kara and Allie dumped every bin of toys onto the floor. The gate was also left open to the other hallway and they got into the toy closet and dumped all those toys too. There were cars, little people, stackable toys, etc all over the floor! I kept the mess on the floor as I knew 4 little boys were coming over soon to play with Trevor. The house would get messy anyway.
Since it was sunny and warm we played outside. I was sitting on the deck talking with my friend watching our kids play in the backyard. I noticed Allie squatting intently playing with something. I couldn't see what it was so I went over to look. It was poop! Why did it have to be Poop! I know if Scott was home he would have grabbed the video camera before cleaning her up, but not me. I quickly took her in the house to wash her up. This is crazy, we don't even have dogs! This should not be a problem for us as we have cats! But, of course, our cats weren't given that memo so they use the grass for their catbox.
The kids had a picnic lunch outside and then frozen yogurt for dessert. They were filthy form head to toe! I had to get Trevor to preschool. The first time all year that he had been late. That just went along with the rest of my morning :)
I went back home, cleaned the girls up, got them in bed and relaxed. They fell asleep right away as they were exhausted. They woke up right before we had to pick Trevor up from preschool which is something they don't do very often. Most of the time I have to wake them from their nap and they are not happy about that! The girls were in a great mood, so we decided to go to Costco. It went very smoothly! We came home, played in the backyard, had a picnic dinner on the deck, then went to the park and played some more when Daddy came home. It is amazing how different the last half of the day was compared to the first! I swear I can't make these things up even if I tried :) This is life with a preschooler and twin toddlers...
May 12, 2010
Picture Time!
Today I took the kids to get their pictures taken. My mom wanted a picture with all 7 grandkids. The last time we did this our sweet babes were only 9 months old. So it wasn't too bad. Fast forward almost a year. Now we have 20 month old independent toddlers and an almost 5 year old who is very hungry for dinner since he didn't want to eat his lunch :)
The picture with all 7 kids wasn't all that bad. Although my 3 did not want to smile. We got a decent group picture. Then it was time for just my kids. It was comical to say the least... Trevor didn't want to smile and my sweet babes were everywhere but where they were suppose to be...
So in the end, we came out with a group shot. But that is okay, we have lots and lots of candids...
The picture with all 7 kids wasn't all that bad. Although my 3 did not want to smile. We got a decent group picture. Then it was time for just my kids. It was comical to say the least... Trevor didn't want to smile and my sweet babes were everywhere but where they were suppose to be...
So in the end, we came out with a group shot. But that is okay, we have lots and lots of candids...
May 11, 2010
Role Playing
With Trevor's cath for his ASD repair fast approaching we have started to play Dr. to help prepare him. He is so excited by this. He has been asking to play everyday all day! Children's Hospital sent him a medical kit. He gets to wear a hat on his head, a mask and blue booties just like a real Dr. He gives his shadow buddy many shots each time. He tells his buddy that they do not hurt and he will give him medicine that will go to his heart to make him feel better.
Today at school his preschool teacher asked the kids in class if anyone has been to the Dr. recently or has any scars they want to share. Trevor got excited and told them that he goes to a Heart Dr. so they can look inside his heart and fix it. He also told them how he gets to play Dr. When asked about his scar he said he doesn't have one, he has a line :)
We told him that he gets to stay overnight at the hospital with Mommy and Daddy. He will get to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner there, plus there will be an abundant amount of popsicles. He wants to eat 100! Go for it buddy! You can eat whatever you want after your procedure...
We go to Children's in a couple weeks to take a tour and a Child Life Specialist will help explain everything that will be going on. So far he is handling everything pretty well. Hopefully that trend will continue once he finds out more.
Today at school his preschool teacher asked the kids in class if anyone has been to the Dr. recently or has any scars they want to share. Trevor got excited and told them that he goes to a Heart Dr. so they can look inside his heart and fix it. He also told them how he gets to play Dr. When asked about his scar he said he doesn't have one, he has a line :)
We told him that he gets to stay overnight at the hospital with Mommy and Daddy. He will get to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner there, plus there will be an abundant amount of popsicles. He wants to eat 100! Go for it buddy! You can eat whatever you want after your procedure...
We go to Children's in a couple weeks to take a tour and a Child Life Specialist will help explain everything that will be going on. So far he is handling everything pretty well. Hopefully that trend will continue once he finds out more.
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