Alot of people gave me a hard time and laughed about the fact that I blocked out every ray of sunshine from Gavin's room when he started napping in his room. We installed blinds and black out curtains but that wasn't enough...couldn't stop there because he still wasn't napping all that great. He would do his 40 minute thing, wake up...see the rays of sunshine peeking thru the top of the curtain rod/ window and be up *sigh* So I decided to 'fix it' lol It was just temporary and no one goes in his room so it didn't matter to us...I found some dark colored hand towels and put them over the top of his curtain rod to block those last few sun rays getting in his room. What do you think happened?
Yep...he started napping better and everyone continued to make fun of me. So what...he was napping during day and I was getting some 'me' time.
Over the weekend, Marcin and I were discussing why Kaleb just can't seem to get thru the 40 minute cycle. And Marcin suggested, much to my surprise (he was one of those making fun of my black out stuff) that there is too much light coming in Kaleb's room in the mornings. I agree because his room has all sun until about noon and then it switches to Jakob's room after.
So I put some towels over Kaleb's curtain rod too.
Jakob has been refusing to nap after 2:30...which for a child who goes to bed at 6:30/7:00, this is quite a long time to be up. He wasn't cranky but still we know he could use a nap in there. And then he was also waking at 5:00/5:30...could this be from being overtired? possibly
So I decided to put some towels over Jakob's curtain rod too :-D
And wouldn't you know....Jakob and Kaleb have napped incredibly well today! They are both going on a 1.5 hour stretch for their afternoon nap.
While my 'black out' ideas may look and seem silly....it seems to work and we have happy babies because they are well rested, Works for us! Oh and it doesn't hurt that I get a much needed break from the 3 little munchkins ;-)
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Birthday traditions
We thought it would be fun to have birthday traditions for the boys :-) I had two ideas, one of which I stole from Keeley but she doesn't seem to remember this conversation....maybe I dreamt it up but whichever I give her credit for the idea lol
The first tradition I thought would be fun is a special birthday plate. Needless to say, I bought 3 plates so Jakob and Kaleb could have their own. Their birthday plate is only for use on their special day :-) I purchased these off Etsy from http://www.etsy.com/shop/thewildbaby, one of my very favorite websites for cute stuff like this! The seller was super easy to work it and a southern girl, I mean really....you can't beat that :-D
The second tradition that I would like to do is a special little birthday cake for the boys. I know they will have the big cake at their parties but the party won't always fall on their actual birthday. So my thinking is a small cake just for them that they can eat it all if they want (we will just have to prepare for the sugar high that will follow lol). The cake can be something they are interested in that year like trucks, trains, movie/tv characters, etc.
Nothing big but just some fun stuff so when they grow up, they will remember their birthdays as special days not just another passing day. I am a big fan of birthdays and always remind Marcin a week or so leading up to my birthday that that is the day I get whatever I want for 24 hours :-) At first he thought it was annoying but then his birthday comes around and suddenly he likes the idea even more lol
Birthdays are special days and should be celebrated however that person would like whether it be a huge party or just something simple at home, don't you think?
The first tradition I thought would be fun is a special birthday plate. Needless to say, I bought 3 plates so Jakob and Kaleb could have their own. Their birthday plate is only for use on their special day :-) I purchased these off Etsy from http://www.etsy.com/shop/thewildbaby, one of my very favorite websites for cute stuff like this! The seller was super easy to work it and a southern girl, I mean really....you can't beat that :-D
Nothing big but just some fun stuff so when they grow up, they will remember their birthdays as special days not just another passing day. I am a big fan of birthdays and always remind Marcin a week or so leading up to my birthday that that is the day I get whatever I want for 24 hours :-) At first he thought it was annoying but then his birthday comes around and suddenly he likes the idea even more lol
Birthdays are special days and should be celebrated however that person would like whether it be a huge party or just something simple at home, don't you think?
Monday, March 7, 2011
Some more pictures from Erin Farrell!
I have been checking her blog the past few days because I was anxiously awaiting them to be posted lol The rest should be ready by end of this week, I cannot wait to see those!! And I also cannot wait to decide which ones we want to put around the house....we still have all Gavin's pictures up and not many Jakob and Kaleb :-( We are getting there!
Check out Erin's Blog...http://www.theblog.erinfarrellphotography.com/
Check out Erin's Blog...http://www.theblog.erinfarrellphotography.com/
Saturday, March 5, 2011
So its not just my kids lol
About 3 weeks ago...Kaleb suddenly didn't want to eat during the day. Then not long after that Jakob started doing the same. I tried to remember Gavin at 6 months and wouldn't you know...he did the same thing. He went from 36oz/day to about 20. We thought it was reflux which could have been playing a part in it but I have a feeling there were other factors as well.
A couple weeks after Kaleb started refusing to eat (you have seen his pictures....the kids like his food!) I took him to pediatrician to make sure he didn't have ear infection. Ears were perfect. Doc was not concerned since he was not losing weight hehe. He mentioned it could be teeth starting to push on gums. I still worried of course :-P
So Marcin and I have just been winging it and letting them eat what they want...most of the time. As long as it doesn't effect their napping or night sleeping :-P But is started messing with nap time and we can't have that!
Then I got a message from a friend today who has a 5 month son and she said her son was pretty much refusing to eat during day...hmmm this sounds familiar :-P
So I have my own theory that obviously my boys aren't the only ones that experience this. It could be reflux flaring up, thats always possible. It could be teeth pushing or cutting (but I doubt the cutting because gavin didn't cut a tooth til 9 months). And while we have started solids they aren't eating that much to affect their appetites like this. I think its just plain old distraction. Obviously in this fun world there are SO many other things baby's would rather be doing than sitting still and eating = 0
We try all the tricks.....tv, holding them differently, different rooms, dangling a toy in front for them to play with, etc. Every day something different works...it is rarely the same thing.
Many days I think this usually wouldn't be such a worry to me but there are TWO of them :-) I try to keep them on a similiar schedule throughout the day. If I have 2 babies eating a couple ounces here and couples there....their naps will be all screwed up and I will be feeding babies all.day.long. I just can't do that. Gavin only has so much patience :-P As you can all know...me and my type A personality need routine and structure.
So I was just happy to hear that its just not my kids that do this :-)
A couple weeks after Kaleb started refusing to eat (you have seen his pictures....the kids like his food!) I took him to pediatrician to make sure he didn't have ear infection. Ears were perfect. Doc was not concerned since he was not losing weight hehe. He mentioned it could be teeth starting to push on gums. I still worried of course :-P
So Marcin and I have just been winging it and letting them eat what they want...most of the time. As long as it doesn't effect their napping or night sleeping :-P But is started messing with nap time and we can't have that!
Then I got a message from a friend today who has a 5 month son and she said her son was pretty much refusing to eat during day...hmmm this sounds familiar :-P
So I have my own theory that obviously my boys aren't the only ones that experience this. It could be reflux flaring up, thats always possible. It could be teeth pushing or cutting (but I doubt the cutting because gavin didn't cut a tooth til 9 months). And while we have started solids they aren't eating that much to affect their appetites like this. I think its just plain old distraction. Obviously in this fun world there are SO many other things baby's would rather be doing than sitting still and eating = 0
We try all the tricks.....tv, holding them differently, different rooms, dangling a toy in front for them to play with, etc. Every day something different works...it is rarely the same thing.
Many days I think this usually wouldn't be such a worry to me but there are TWO of them :-) I try to keep them on a similiar schedule throughout the day. If I have 2 babies eating a couple ounces here and couples there....their naps will be all screwed up and I will be feeding babies all.day.long. I just can't do that. Gavin only has so much patience :-P As you can all know...me and my type A personality need routine and structure.
So I was just happy to hear that its just not my kids that do this :-)
Friday, March 4, 2011
Happy 6 Months to our sweet littlest babies!
How is it possible that Jakob and Kaleb are 6 months old? I remember when I was pregnant, Marcin and I said we just need to make it to 6 months and stay sane lol WE MADE IT BABE!!! The first 3 months were definitely the hardest but after that we all started to adjust to the two new precious lives in our family. As crazy as our house is, I wouldn't have it any other way! Now that we have 3 kids to keep up with, I realize just how much time I had when it was just Gavin :-D What did I do with all that free time?!
Jakob and Kaleb's personalities are definitely starting to show, they show us more and more each day! They are both little comedians!
Kaleb is the big cuddly bear. He got some catch up vaccinations last week and weighed in at {eh hem} 22 LBS! And is already wearing mostly 12 month clothes, geez! So much for him sharing any of Gavin's baby clothes :-P He loves to watch us until we look at him and then will give us the biggest grin! He is more of a brute, he is rough with toys...slapping at them, pulling, grabbing, throwing toys down, etc. He loves the jumper! You would think he would have a big belly laugh but his laughs/giggles are more on the quiet side, sort of like he is laughing to himself and only he gets the joke:-) He will sometimes roll from tummy to back but I think he's got too much weight to get from one side to the other, hehe. And he recently discovered his toes, loves them!
Jakob is the mover which might explain why he is a few pounds less than Kaleb, lol! He also got the catch up vaccination last week and weighed 17lbs! He is able to wear Gavin's baby clothes, thankfully! Saving money is always good :-) He is constantly moving his legs or swimming in place, loves to stand up, just figured out how to roll from tummy to back. He seems to be more gentle..he will touch something before playing with it, doesn't really throw/drop toys- he keeps a good hold on them,etc. He also loves the jumper :-) Jakob's entire face smiles when he smiles and he has the cutest loud giggles! Also a big fan of his toes :-)
Jakob and Kaleb are awesome sleepers, just like their Big Brother! They sleep thru the night and take good naps :) There are some rough days here and there but overall, they are awesome, laid back babies. When I was pregnant I was seriously worried how these babies would be. You know how they say if you have a easy first baby, the 2nd (and 3rd in our case) will not be so easy? So much for that....all three of our babies are wonderful and laidback, thankfully!
They both love their Big Brother Gavin, Gavin loves to jump around to make them laugh, talk to them, show them how to hold things and plays his instruments for them. They already watch him with such fascination in their eyes, I know I am trouble when they start imitating Gavin :-)
The babies have also started to notice each other more which has to be one of the cutest things! Usually one will be in jumper and one in exersaucer, they love to see each other jumping around. When they are laying or doing tummy time on floor, someone is always grabbing the other hands, ears, nose, heads, toes, arms....any body part that is available. So cute!
Look at how much Jakob and Kaleb have grown in the past 6 months, I still cannot believe they are 6 months. I feel like they will be 1 year old the next time I turn around. They are all growing too fast, I love to watch them grow and learn new skills but couldn't it slow down just a bit?
Jakob and Kaleb's personalities are definitely starting to show, they show us more and more each day! They are both little comedians!
Kaleb is the big cuddly bear. He got some catch up vaccinations last week and weighed in at {eh hem} 22 LBS! And is already wearing mostly 12 month clothes, geez! So much for him sharing any of Gavin's baby clothes :-P He loves to watch us until we look at him and then will give us the biggest grin! He is more of a brute, he is rough with toys...slapping at them, pulling, grabbing, throwing toys down, etc. He loves the jumper! You would think he would have a big belly laugh but his laughs/giggles are more on the quiet side, sort of like he is laughing to himself and only he gets the joke:-) He will sometimes roll from tummy to back but I think he's got too much weight to get from one side to the other, hehe. And he recently discovered his toes, loves them!
Jakob is the mover which might explain why he is a few pounds less than Kaleb, lol! He also got the catch up vaccination last week and weighed 17lbs! He is able to wear Gavin's baby clothes, thankfully! Saving money is always good :-) He is constantly moving his legs or swimming in place, loves to stand up, just figured out how to roll from tummy to back. He seems to be more gentle..he will touch something before playing with it, doesn't really throw/drop toys- he keeps a good hold on them,etc. He also loves the jumper :-) Jakob's entire face smiles when he smiles and he has the cutest loud giggles! Also a big fan of his toes :-)
Jakob and Kaleb are awesome sleepers, just like their Big Brother! They sleep thru the night and take good naps :) There are some rough days here and there but overall, they are awesome, laid back babies. When I was pregnant I was seriously worried how these babies would be. You know how they say if you have a easy first baby, the 2nd (and 3rd in our case) will not be so easy? So much for that....all three of our babies are wonderful and laidback, thankfully!
They both love their Big Brother Gavin, Gavin loves to jump around to make them laugh, talk to them, show them how to hold things and plays his instruments for them. They already watch him with such fascination in their eyes, I know I am trouble when they start imitating Gavin :-)
The babies have also started to notice each other more which has to be one of the cutest things! Usually one will be in jumper and one in exersaucer, they love to see each other jumping around. When they are laying or doing tummy time on floor, someone is always grabbing the other hands, ears, nose, heads, toes, arms....any body part that is available. So cute!
Look at how much Jakob and Kaleb have grown in the past 6 months, I still cannot believe they are 6 months. I feel like they will be 1 year old the next time I turn around. They are all growing too fast, I love to watch them grow and learn new skills but couldn't it slow down just a bit?
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
18 days....
And it will officially be spring! Let's hope Mother Nature works with us and the weather feels like spring too!! I am tired of sick kids ( I am sure they are too!), staying indoors and the cold : / The Bradford Pear tree in our front yard has some buds on it...love it!!!
So today while trying to figure out a good activity for busy body Gavin, I remembered Gavin's Ciocia (Polish for Aunt) gave him some fun colored cookie dough a while back, PERFECT! He had a blast cutting out shapes and making his own shapes! Not to mention it got me at least an hour of entertainment, can't beat that!
Gavin is very proud of his cookies and eating his lunch so he can eat some cookies :-)
So today while trying to figure out a good activity for busy body Gavin, I remembered Gavin's Ciocia (Polish for Aunt) gave him some fun colored cookie dough a while back, PERFECT! He had a blast cutting out shapes and making his own shapes! Not to mention it got me at least an hour of entertainment, can't beat that!
Gavin is very proud of his cookies and eating his lunch so he can eat some cookies :-)
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