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Monday, October 10th, 2011Yesterday we made the trek up to the pumpkin patch in Chino Valley, AZ. It was a brisk day up there so we all wore long pants and brought sweatshirts. We picked perfect pumpkins. Pretended to drive tractors. Pet animals in the petting zoo. Took a hay ride and ate kettle corn. Found our way [...]
Lone Ranger Still Stands
Friday, September 16th, 2011Today Paul had his dental work completed. He did very well under the twilight anesthesia and all work was done quickly and effectively. When Paul was sleeping the doctor was able to really poke around on his bottom tooth. When he was able to do that he found that the divot and discoloration on the [...]
These Aren’t My Pants
Friday, September 16th, 2011“Mom why am I wearing pajamas to the dentist?” ~ Paul “You aren’t. Those are your pants.” ~ Mommy “These are pants!?!?” ~ Paul “Yes buddy they are.” ~ Mommy “I want real pants.” ~ Paul “Those are real pants. They are called sweat pants” ~ Mommy “Sweat pants?!?” ~ said Paul as he laughed [...]
Paul &Ellie
Monday, September 12th, 2011Paul has a special friend named Ellie. They were in preschool last year together and are in the same class this year. Mimi and Ellie’s sister, Emma, were in the same preschool class, then kindergarten and now 1st grade. Because of these bonds Paul and Ellie have gotten close. On the first day of preschool [...]
Point of Origin
Monday, September 12th, 2011“Where are you from?” ~ Paul Geoff stares blankly back at him “I’m from Ethiopia, where are you from?” ~ Paul Geoff thinking hard ~ “My house.” “No, where are you from?” ~ Paul “He is from America like Annie, Kimmie, and Mimi.” ~ Mommy “Ahh ok.” ~ Paul Geoff was over today for a [...]
Happy 4th Birthday Party Paul
Monday, September 12th, 2011Paul had his Pump It Up party this Sunday. He had been looking forward to it for a long time and the party did not disappoint. He LOVED it! The Brown Family went down the big slide together. Paul shot a million hoops in the basketball bounce house. They crowned him King for the day. [...]
3 Years Ago
Thursday, September 8th, 2011Three years ago we laid our eyes on our son for the first time. We couldn’t touch or hold him he was ours. He was so tiny, fragile and unhealthy. Today he is so much bigger, healthier and I can’t think of any part of him that isn’t tough and sturdy. This summer while shopping [...]
A New Nickname
Friday, September 2nd, 2011“Get over here Pill.” ~ Grammy “haha” ~ Mommy A while back I went out shopping with the kids and Grammy. When we were helping the Girls find bathing suits in the clearance section Paul was wandering around. This slight slip of the tongue seems very fitting for this tenacious little man. Paul tends to [...]
Last Day at the Public Pool
Sunday, August 28th, 2011Today, Sandi decided to give the kids a special treat and so we took everybody to the public pool. It was really fun watching all of them doing the same things that we used to enjoy when we were children. Annie jumping off the high dive (doing dives, cannonballs, and pencil drops), Kimberly racing me [...]
Paul’s First Day of Pre-Kindergarten
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011Paul was up early ready to start his first day of preschool. He was excited to come downstairs and see his tote bag ready with the letter “P” he requested on it. His helpful sisters were so excited for him as well. Kimberly made him his waffle. Mimi put on his tennis shoes while he [...]
Big Bed = Big Boy
Monday, August 22nd, 2011Over the weekend we got Paul shifted over to his big boy bed. He was excited to pick out his new brown sheets. He climbed right up in his big bed and settled in. He missed his toddler bed when it was time for bed but he fell asleep easily in his spacious bed. This [...]
Emotions Running High
Thursday, August 18th, 2011I remember the day I realized Annie and Kimberly would be going to preschool. I recall how I felt letting them go, how I was far more worried for how they would handle the world than for how I would. Next Tuesday Paul has his open house at preschool so we can both go check [...]
Brave Boy
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011Today Paul had his 4 year old well check. He did a great job during his exam. Everything checks out for Paul. He is a perfect square. Measuring in at 33 inches tall and 33 pounds. He is in the 10th percentile for weight and 25th percentile for height. He has grown a whole 3 [...]
First Dentist Appointment for Paul
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011Today Paul had his first dental appointment. I went into it knowing that there were issues with his teeth. I was stunned when I found out that he had 8 cavities. You remember the Lone Ranger tooth Paul had as a baby. That tooth will have to be pulled. Our Doctor had always told us [...]
Paul’s 4th Birthday
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011Paul was so excited to have his birthday this year. Four year olds just seem to get it. He knew it would be his special day. He woke up bright and early and ready to start his day at 6 am. Not generally a time I like to start a nice leisurely day, but this [...]
Revisiting the Diagnosis
Friday, August 5th, 2011A couple weeks back Paul had a follow-up appointment with his GI doctor. The good news of the appointment is that Paul is growing. He has grown a lot this last year. Unfortunately, while the medication had fixed his stomach issues for a while, his discomfort has been increasing and it was clear he needed [...]
Little Ethiopia
Monday, August 1st, 2011Last year when we were in LA we drove through a little street called Little Ethiopia. We didn’t have time to stop and check it out but planned to in the future. This year as we were leaving Seal Beach, CA we decided to go explore. I needed more berbere (ethiopian chili spice) and there [...]
Good Boy
Saturday, July 30th, 2011“Mom! I didn’t cry at my short cut.” ~ Paul So proud of my boy for finally making it through a haircut without crying. As an added bonus, I think it is super adorable that he calls haircuts shortcuts.
Seal Beach for Paul
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011Paul went in the ocean this year. I wouldn’t say he loved it but he certainly was able to get in at least once a day. He loves to dig, run and eat at the beach. He loves the cheetos I packed and everyday he would ask for plenty of snacks and cheetos at the [...]
He Finally Made It
Monday, July 18th, 2011Paul finally made it out in the ocean this year. Last year he spent all his time scooping sand on the beach and only went in the water when we took him kicking and screaming all the way. I wouldn’t call him a beach baby, but I am amazed that he is even out there [...]
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