Paul
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010We’re sick
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010The kids and I have a nasty virus that consists of a cough, slight fever, sore throat, runny nose and grumpiness. We have spent days just laying around, drinking up fluids and trying not to be too crabby.
Of course Madeline always has to take illness to the next level, surprising me last [...]
Mr. Independent
Monday, February 8th, 2010Since Paul has become fully potty trained he has become wildly independent. Did you catch that? I wrote Paul was fully potty trained. Yeah, it amazed me too. It came far more easily than I thought it would. I am not sure why, but I am so thankful that I was [...]
Bingo Night at school
Sunday, February 7th, 2010On Friday night we went to the Elementary schools Bingo night. The kids had such a fun time eating at the school with friends. They were excited to play bingo. They have heard me talk about it plenty and were very interested.
As you can see from the picture above Annie and [...]
Diaper days are numbered
Monday, February 1st, 2010I have made posts in the past regarding diapers, but those posts spoke of how many diapers we were consuming. At the height we were using 27 diapers per day!!!! Knowing now that Paul is almost potty trained completely our days with diapers in our life are coming to an end.
There [...]
Mr. Mature
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Paul has been doing really well with his potty training and has fallen in love with wearing his Thomas underwear. He is almost perfect with potty training as long as you don’t put a diaper on him. If you put a diaper on him he assumes all bets are off and pees at [...]
No TV day
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Lately the kids have been getting into the habit of watching too much television. (Yes, I realize that 1-2 hours of TV is not a lot to the rest of the world but to me it is.) Paul has gotten so attached to TV that he doesn’t even play choo choo trains. [...]
Helping himself
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010“Push Paul, push” ~ Paul
Paul has been spending his time at home without pants in order for him to easily make it to the potty in time. He hasn’t had an accident yet and hopefully will begin to stop going in his diaper. (He still has to wear them when we go out [...]
The Boss
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010“Book me Dad” ~ Paul
Paul said this to Bill tonight to let him know he wanted to read to him. The boy certainly knows how to communicate what he needs.
Gamer
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010Several months ago I was completely shocked by Paul. He had been playing with the Girls Vsmile pocket video game. I thought he was just turning it off and on and making it make noises. I was stunned when I watched him traverse the world on the screen. He is only [...]
My big boy
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009“No Mom, I can do it!” ~ Paul
Paul says this to me each time I try to lift him into his crib. He likes to climb up and get in by himself. My boy is so grown up!
Weight issues
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009Last October I so excited that my boy had finally gained a good amount of weight. He seemed to be increasing at a steady pace.
Today Paul had his 2 year old well check. No longer is there a steady pace. In fact he has lost two and a half pounds [...]
Potty Training has begun
Friday, December 11th, 2009I am pretty sure that we are officially on our way to potty training Paul. In the past two days he has pooped on the potty a total of 3 times. He was eating dinner tonight and told me he had to go. He got down and went right in and went. [...]
Chocolate lover
Friday, December 11th, 2009Paul LOVES chocolate. So much that he will do anything for an M&M. I was planning to make him a homemade chocolate cake for his birthday but lost steam and went and purchased him a cake. Of course, Grammy totally came through for her boy and made him this yummy cake in [...]
Par-tay
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009Paul’s birthday started off nice. We did the traditional opening of presents prior to school. Paul got a lot of Thomas the Tank Engine toys, at which he exclaimed “choo choo!” and pointed each time. He loves trains, to put it mildly. Once The Girls got shipped off to school, he finally could get some [...]
Happy Birthday Paulie
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009You have grown so much since we first met. From a 14 pound malnourished unhealthy boy you are now a 25 pound thriving toddler. The maturation in one year is phenomenal.
I am proud and happy to call you my son and look forward to the adventures your life will bring. [...]
Feels like forever
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009One year ago today we arrived back in Arizona and the Brown 6 pack was united.
It feels like Paul has always been with us and yet I know that isn’t true.
Tomorrow we celebrate his second birthday. I don’t think I am ready, I am not sure I ever would be. [...]
One YEAR in my arms
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009One year ago today was the first day I laid my eyes on my son. One year ago today was the first day I held my son. One year ago today was the first time I comforted my son. One year ago today was the first day I fed my son. [...]
The Great Pumpkin Pie Baking
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009Every night before Thanksgiving you can find me surrounded by the kids making pumpkin pie filling with my Mother close by making crusts. It is a long time tradition, in fact before there were kids/grandkids it was just her and I. It is such a wonderful time and I am glad we can [...]
Surprised him
Friday, November 20th, 2009“Kids don’t normally say “hi” to me.” ~ Older gentleman at Dunkin Donuts
This morning after dropping the older girls off at school Mimi, Paul and I went to get donuts. We were standing in line waiting for our turn and Mimi and Paul befriended the man behind me. I didn’t turn around to [...]