Aaaargh, tonight I rearranged the boys bedroom with some wild idea that Kalani could be in a toddler bed right? I spent some time getting the furniture to fit, lowering his crib and taking off the side rail etc... as the kids ran amok. So I tried really hard, rocked him and told stories with low lighting, got him nice and tired, layed him down gently with music playing in the background. And two split seconds after I left the room he was crying and out of the bed. I remember this with Keanu, I led him back in over and over and oh, did I say over again? He just kept on getting worked up over and over. Laying down with him didn't help, he just woke up as soon as I got up. I ended up putting the crib rail back on the side of the bed, and a few minutes of crying and he was to sleep. An hour ordeal all for NOTHING
So I need your input ladies, I seem to have forgotten how to get a child out of the crib. I did it out of necessity with Keanu by getting rid of the crib completely. I believe Keira was two and a half when I moved her. I guess it's not THAT urgent, but I'd really like to get that bulky crib out of the room by the time he's two! Any ideas?
Friday, January 30, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
I'm an Auntie! Welcome to the world Jameson!
YES! Cory & Minnie finally had their baby! Minnie gave birth via C-section this week to a healthy 7lb9oz baby boy, Jameson Koran Grimmer! He is so adorable, I think his facial features look most like Minnie, you can definately see a mixture of both of them though! We are so indescribably joyful for this long-awaited addition to our family, and you can just see the happiness in their faces (well, maybe some exhaustion too!)
Minnie & Cory chose to have their baby in the Philippines, so we won't get to actually meet Jameson for another couple months or so, that's OK, Minnie needs that time to relax and recover! Before they left I made a knitted hooded afghan blanket for him. I have the materials for another blanket, but it's bigger and he won't need it for quite some time! Well, congratulations Minnie and Cory, we love you so much!
Minnie & Cory chose to have their baby in the Philippines, so we won't get to actually meet Jameson for another couple months or so, that's OK, Minnie needs that time to relax and recover! Before they left I made a knitted hooded afghan blanket for him. I have the materials for another blanket, but it's bigger and he won't need it for quite some time! Well, congratulations Minnie and Cory, we love you so much!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Happy Jan B-days! Keanu, Janai, Amber & Dad!
I'm so sorry for this 3 week hiatus from blogging!! Actually, we've just been recovering from a very busy stressful holiday season! It was nice while it lasted, with the different Christmas preparations, festivities, and celebration, and then the wedding, followed by a week long trip over the mountains and New Year and Keanu & Janai's birthday to boot! Soooo, it's nice to kind of relax for a while!
We have had 2 other birthdays this month in our family (Very recently!) my dad last week, and my sister Amber (today!) And I have to say, us girls have a very good relationship with dad, considering all the nightmares we've put each other through! He is a good role model for my husband, and we all love him SOOO much! Here are some of my favorite things that I have learned from Dad:
1. How to lose gracefully, be a good sport 2. To have a strong work ethic, to work hard and never give up 3. To take responsibilities seriously and lots of other things not so seriously! 4. Kids are important, family comes first 5. The church is important, callings are a priority, do your best! 6. He loves the outdoors, and being active outside 7. To stand up for what's right, be firm and steadfast 8. Walk softly and carry a big stick 9. Be a loving parent, have fun with kids & make memories! 10. Play as hard as you work!
And Amber, her birthday is today and she's 27! WOW! She's as beautiful as ever, and I love her with all my heart! Amber will be entering a Master's program next year, and has 3 sweet kids. Many of my favorite memories with her include our children! These are 10 of my favorite things about Amber:
1. She is very artistic 2. She is a very good mommy 3. She has a talent for making babies happy 4. She has very solid fashion sense 5. She is kooky, just like the rest of us 6. She is very easygoing most of the time, fun to be around 7. It took a while, but she's a good student! 8. She can be very social when around the right people! 9. She brings her kids to church and teaches them to pray 10. She thinks "outside of the box"
We have had 2 other birthdays this month in our family (Very recently!) my dad last week, and my sister Amber (today!) And I have to say, us girls have a very good relationship with dad, considering all the nightmares we've put each other through! He is a good role model for my husband, and we all love him SOOO much! Here are some of my favorite things that I have learned from Dad:
1. How to lose gracefully, be a good sport 2. To have a strong work ethic, to work hard and never give up 3. To take responsibilities seriously and lots of other things not so seriously! 4. Kids are important, family comes first 5. The church is important, callings are a priority, do your best! 6. He loves the outdoors, and being active outside 7. To stand up for what's right, be firm and steadfast 8. Walk softly and carry a big stick 9. Be a loving parent, have fun with kids & make memories! 10. Play as hard as you work!
And Amber, her birthday is today and she's 27! WOW! She's as beautiful as ever, and I love her with all my heart! Amber will be entering a Master's program next year, and has 3 sweet kids. Many of my favorite memories with her include our children! These are 10 of my favorite things about Amber:
1. She is very artistic 2. She is a very good mommy 3. She has a talent for making babies happy 4. She has very solid fashion sense 5. She is kooky, just like the rest of us 6. She is very easygoing most of the time, fun to be around 7. It took a while, but she's a good student! 8. She can be very social when around the right people! 9. She brings her kids to church and teaches them to pray 10. She thinks "outside of the box"
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