Friday, January 29, 2016

Fingers No More

It was in October that Matthew stopped sucking his fingers during the day. That was HUGE and took about a week!* Since then, he has still been sucking his fingers at night. Barely, but nonetheless, they are still popping in. Until tonight. My plan was to help him stop in 2 weeks, just before his next dentist appointment (figured that could be good encouragement and an understandable reminder to him). But tonight, completely on his own, the habit that began when he was four months old (old enough to take that pacifier out and get to the good stuff) ended. Just. Like. That. 

Above: Matthew sucking his beloved fingers at four months of age. This is also when he met Raisin, his monkey. At the age of 2, he added the pinkey. 

Above: Matthew drawing a picture yesterday (a house with a door and 3 stick figure people). 

*What helped him stop? He had to wash his hands every time he put his fingers in his mouth. 

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Fluke?

Nathaniel rolled from his stomach to his back while "napping" at church today. Was this a fluke or the hitting of a milestone? Time will tell. 


As you can see, Nathaniel was not super excited about this, in fact, he was a bit confused and scared. Mike and I on the other hand were very happy! First roll was in God's house = awesome. 

Saturday, January 9, 2016

Swimming Lessons Have Begun!

Matthew and Thea just started their first round of swimming lessons. Matthew took a park district class that included singing songs and chasing ducks, but we thought it was time for them to learn this life skill. 

Thea tends to be apprehensive and overwhelmed by big places and new people but she got in line behind Matthew and went running to her spot as if she'd been there a thousand times. She LOVES the water and was so happy during her first class. She had two teachers, including the manager who said she did "amazing" for her first class. 


Matthew loved his swimming class as well, asking how many more sleeps till his next one just an hour after the class had ended. He was chatty throughout class and showed his teacher his swim wristband several times. Matthew is a hater of water on his head and does not like splashing but when it came time to jump in the water he took me by complete surprise saying, "CANNON BALL!" jumping in and completely under. He came up with a smile and swam back to the wall.