Monday, April 20, 2009
More from Twin Lakes
It was chilly, chilly, chilly at the beach on this day, super windy and foggy the first few hours but we made the best of it!
First Official Dentist Appointment
On Friday April 9 T went to his first official dentist appointment. Prior to this, his teeth had been monitored by his pediatrician and his check-ups. Although the recommendation is to have your baby seen by a dentist when their first teeth erupt, I decided that was unnecessary, and upon the suggestion of our family dentist Dr. Katherina White, 3 was a perfect age.
Once in the waiting room T was very excited to see the large tropical fish tank in the waiting room...the fish kept his attention while we waited for him to be called back. I can't help but always think of Finding Nemo when I see him looking at fish tanks..."FISHY, Why are you sleeping, Wake up!"
T was very brave and eager to see how all of the tools and gadgets worked. The only time he was unsure was when they began to lower the chair back, he proceeded to turn into a stiff log, refusing to lay down, and not entirely sitting up straight, so instead he just sat awkwardly straining to get comfortable! This was a funny sight, but I explained that if he would lay down in the chair as Dr. White asked, when we were done we could go look at the fish tank again. That was enough for him and from then on he was very cooperative. He had a great dental exam, she was even able to polish his teeth and floss. Initially Dr. White explained that at these first appointments they really don't expect too much from the children, and typically only give a tour of the office and show them how the tools work and what everything sounds like, but T was so cooperative that she decided to proceed with an actual dental cleaning.
He received an A grade- no plaque or signs of cavities or decay, of course! He has always been a good tooth-brusher. She did give me the expectation that although he has a beautiful "Hollywood smile" with nice white teeth that are close together (typically toddlers have gaps between their baby teeth), that this means when his adult teeth come in there won't be enough room-in other words he has a teeny mouth like me and will definitely require braces.
Once in the waiting room T was very excited to see the large tropical fish tank in the waiting room...the fish kept his attention while we waited for him to be called back. I can't help but always think of Finding Nemo when I see him looking at fish tanks..."FISHY, Why are you sleeping, Wake up!"
T was very brave and eager to see how all of the tools and gadgets worked. The only time he was unsure was when they began to lower the chair back, he proceeded to turn into a stiff log, refusing to lay down, and not entirely sitting up straight, so instead he just sat awkwardly straining to get comfortable! This was a funny sight, but I explained that if he would lay down in the chair as Dr. White asked, when we were done we could go look at the fish tank again. That was enough for him and from then on he was very cooperative. He had a great dental exam, she was even able to polish his teeth and floss. Initially Dr. White explained that at these first appointments they really don't expect too much from the children, and typically only give a tour of the office and show them how the tools work and what everything sounds like, but T was so cooperative that she decided to proceed with an actual dental cleaning.
He received an A grade- no plaque or signs of cavities or decay, of course! He has always been a good tooth-brusher. She did give me the expectation that although he has a beautiful "Hollywood smile" with nice white teeth that are close together (typically toddlers have gaps between their baby teeth), that this means when his adult teeth come in there won't be enough room-in other words he has a teeny mouth like me and will definitely require braces.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
More from Easter
Here we are at my Grandmother's previous apartment, and T is helping us pack by being the "director" - he was very helpful in instructing all of us where we should put boxes and made sure nothing was left behind.
T really enjoys cooking and baking with his Pasha. They baked confetti cupcakes together and much to our surprise, he stuck his finger in the batter and LOVED it...he didn't want to let the bowl go! Momentous occasion in my mind, my child who has texture issues and typically dislikes anything sweet, licked batter from his finger, and even ate half a cupcake when they were done!
The Saturday night before Easter, after a busy day of packing at my grandmother's we dyed eggs at Papa and Pasha's house. T went shirtless so as not to get permanent dye on his clothes...it's just easier this way, fancy bibs, aprons for kids, etc. is too much effort in my opinion! Unfortunately the way Easter Sunday played out with more packing and T spending the afternoon with his cousins, he was not able to go hunting for the eggs he made, but Papa enjoyed them the next week. 
T really enjoys cooking and baking with his Pasha. They baked confetti cupcakes together and much to our surprise, he stuck his finger in the batter and LOVED it...he didn't want to let the bowl go! Momentous occasion in my mind, my child who has texture issues and typically dislikes anything sweet, licked batter from his finger, and even ate half a cupcake when they were done!
The Saturday night before Easter, after a busy day of packing at my grandmother's we dyed eggs at Papa and Pasha's house. T went shirtless so as not to get permanent dye on his clothes...it's just easier this way, fancy bibs, aprons for kids, etc. is too much effort in my opinion! Unfortunately the way Easter Sunday played out with more packing and T spending the afternoon with his cousins, he was not able to go hunting for the eggs he made, but Papa enjoyed them the next week. 
Crazy busy month
3D glasses for Monsters vs.Aliens! Cute movie, entertaining, I think T liked it more than Jason and me, we actually found ourselves dozing throughout but I think that was because T came bouncing in to our room at 5:30 that morning ready to start his day! We took him to swim class, than Scrambles for a DELICIOUS breakfast, and off to the movies. This was a really fun day for the 3 of us just making plans on the fly.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Oakland Zoo for playdate Tuesdays with Krissy and Devon!
We were actually this close to the tiger!
The Gibbons were super active, and LOUD!
This time its is actually a yawn not a ROAR!
Hand holding is already starting to get rough!
We were actually this close to the tiger!
The Gibbons were super active, and LOUD!
This time its is actually a yawn not a ROAR!
Hand holding is already starting to get rough!
So excited to be on the Tiger roller coaster!
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First Guppy swim session! It felt very odd not being in the pool with him, as all of last spring and summer, due to T being only 2, I was required to swim with him. I know, Kristen cut the cord already!
His swim class includes 2 boys about 5-6 months older than him, yet much smaller than T surprisingly, and 1 girl. He immediately became friends with one boy Drew and every class they find their little Thomas train or dinosaur water toys to ram in to each other while they wait their turn. The other boys seem a bit more comfortable going all the way under the water than T but I am hoping these more independent classes will get him to that comfort level.
The first class he was so eager and excited to go in the pool, he was a very attentive listener to his instructor Miss Lisa, put his face (ie. nose, mouth, eyelashes!!!) in the water for her several times, and attempted to float on his back while she held him. T has never like getting his eyes wet, they are super sensitive to not only water but sunlight, smoke etc. so this swim class will hopefully support him in getting more comfortable in the water at least. He will not wear the goggles I bought him because he says they hurt his eyes too, so not worth that fight.
At subsequent classes, T has made huge progress already, holding his entire face under water for 5 seconds and relaxing for Miss Lisa when she has him float on his back
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The Friday before Easter, we visited Shelley and Nick and their new baby boy Dominic. T wasn't too interested in meeting Dominic when we first got there, as he was more excited to play with their dog Evie in the backyard - Nick was kind enough to take some time to play with T outside even if he probably would have preferred some quiet time to himself for a short moment!
We had a wonderful visit together, it was a joy seeing Shelley as a new mom...you are such a natural Shel! Dominic slept the entire time- and I have to say I did feel bad about this as I am a big believer in when the baby sleeps you sleep rule! Shortly before we left, we introduced T to Dominic officially and T was eager to hold him...he was very gentle and careful with the baby and was very proud...which lasted about 30 seconds! Here are the highlights...
My baby holding a baby......oh my, where does the time go...this truly in my mind was only yesterday, although T's head was WAAYY bigger as a newborn...I was holding Dominic staring at how precious and new he is and all I could think was, "Why couldn't T have had a cute small normal sized head like this?!"
Classic! 
Easter Morning, T woke up to a special basket from the Easter Bunny next to his bed!
My baby holding a baby......oh my, where does the time go...this truly in my mind was only yesterday, although T's head was WAAYY bigger as a newborn...I was holding Dominic staring at how precious and new he is and all I could think was, "Why couldn't T have had a cute small normal sized head like this?!"
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Now on to Easter....
Easter Morning, T woke up to a special basket from the Easter Bunny next to his bed!
Papa Warren lining the boys up before letting them loose on their Easter Egg hunt
T in action....
T and Cousin Thomas perusing through their Easter treasures
So Proud
Look at that form
He has his eye on the ball...
And it's a ground right down center field!...
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T in action....
T and Cousin Thomas perusing through their Easter treasures
So Proud Look at that form
He has his eye on the ball...And it's a ground right down center field!...Wow where has time gone?! It's almost the end of April already...where did March go?! It seems these last few weeks have been unusually jam-packed with activities and I haven't had the shortest moment to update our blog or even check emails for that matter...I do only have one child right?!
Highlights of this month include T's first official dental appointment with Dr. White, our first playdate with my a good friend from Lincoln, Katherine and her adorable son Jimmy, visiting Shelley's new baby Dominic who was born on April 2, seeing Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D with Daddy when Jason had some unexpected time off for a few weeks, the start of swim class where T is an official "Guppy" and swims without Mommy now, kite-flying with Papa, a few beach trips at the last minute to enjoy our beautiful weather, and a very last minute apartment move for my Grandmother this last weekend, and of course Easter! Pheww!
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