And today is Heathen #2's birthday! He's finally 6! He's filled a whole hand and moved onto the second hand.
I was so excited when I found out I was pregnant with Gavin. Even though we already had Tristan, I felt like we would finally be a "family" once Gavin was born. Which really makes no sense since we were a family as soon as Tristan was born. Gavin gave me more of a sense of completeness.
What a challenge this child has been. This is the child my mother always wished on me. Stubborn to a fault. Always knows the answer. And will ALWAYS have the last word, even if it kills him.
He's also one of the most loving little boys I know. When he chooses to be, that is. And he never leaves for school without giving me a hug and a kiss. He loves telling me what he did at school during the day and showing me all of his papers. He glows when you give him praise.
I can't imagine life without fighting with Gavin daily. It would be too easy. And way too boring.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
Spaghetti & Chocolate Ice Cream
Why is it that my Heathens only get sick in the middle of the night when they have eaten some really NASTY combination of food?
Last night, Heathen #3 had spaghetti for dinner and chocolate ice cream for dessert. This was around 6:30.
At 12:30 this morning, I heard him over in his room, fussing in his sleep. I went over and calmed him down. He rolled over and went back to sleep.
At 1 am, he started fussing again. Before I could even get our of bed, I heard IT. The noise that any mother can identify. The noise of a child throwing up in their bed. And I cringed. I had just put clean sheets on his bed before I tucked him in that night!
Heathen #3 is not really old enough to understand the idea of "run to the bathroom, throw up in the toilet" concept just yet. All he knows is that he doesn't feel good, he's tired, and I yank him out of bed and drag him to the bathroom.
I covered him up with a blanket on the bathroom floor and went to clean him bed - what a lovely combination spaghetti and chocolate ice cream make! By the time I got back to the bathroom, he was asleep on the floor with his legs and arms tucked under his belly. Just like a small baby sleeps.
I transferred him into his clean bed. And I decided I would read a book for an hour or so. I've learned in 10 years that if they can puke once, they'll usually puke again. Three times seems to be the rule for emptying the stomach of a Heathen.
Sure enough, half an hour later, I heard him wake up - but I got there in time! After getting him tucked in again, I decided I may as well start a load of laundry.
Then again, around 2 am, we had our third and final round. Stomach empty, he went to bed and didn't get up until this morning. At that point he requested Cocoa Puffs for breakfast!
Last night, Heathen #3 had spaghetti for dinner and chocolate ice cream for dessert. This was around 6:30.
At 12:30 this morning, I heard him over in his room, fussing in his sleep. I went over and calmed him down. He rolled over and went back to sleep.
At 1 am, he started fussing again. Before I could even get our of bed, I heard IT. The noise that any mother can identify. The noise of a child throwing up in their bed. And I cringed. I had just put clean sheets on his bed before I tucked him in that night!
Heathen #3 is not really old enough to understand the idea of "run to the bathroom, throw up in the toilet" concept just yet. All he knows is that he doesn't feel good, he's tired, and I yank him out of bed and drag him to the bathroom.
I covered him up with a blanket on the bathroom floor and went to clean him bed - what a lovely combination spaghetti and chocolate ice cream make! By the time I got back to the bathroom, he was asleep on the floor with his legs and arms tucked under his belly. Just like a small baby sleeps.
I transferred him into his clean bed. And I decided I would read a book for an hour or so. I've learned in 10 years that if they can puke once, they'll usually puke again. Three times seems to be the rule for emptying the stomach of a Heathen.
Sure enough, half an hour later, I heard him wake up - but I got there in time! After getting him tucked in again, I decided I may as well start a load of laundry.
Then again, around 2 am, we had our third and final round. Stomach empty, he went to bed and didn't get up until this morning. At that point he requested Cocoa Puffs for breakfast!
Birthday Parties Galore!
For Heathen #1's birthday dinner, we headed to Chuck E. Cheese's. Even at 10, he still loves to play. Here he is with his pizza.
Heathen #3 used his tickets to get 3 lollipops and decided that he needed to eat them all at the same time.
This weekend was the big "BIRTHDAY PARTY" that we throw for my two oldest Heathens and my oldest neice. Their birthdays are March 27, March 28, and April 2. We rent a local fire hall, and invite all three families. It is SO much easier and neither family has to clean the house.
This year's themes were Curious George, Thomas, and Sponge Bob. The kids had a great time. It's a chance for them to run wild in a big room where they really can't cause any harm.
Heathen #1 also had his birthday party for his friends on Sunday. He had a swimming party at our local YMCA. It went really well. Here's the big moment:
Heathen #3 used his tickets to get 3 lollipops and decided that he needed to eat them all at the same time.
This weekend was the big "BIRTHDAY PARTY" that we throw for my two oldest Heathens and my oldest neice. Their birthdays are March 27, March 28, and April 2. We rent a local fire hall, and invite all three families. It is SO much easier and neither family has to clean the house.
This year's themes were Curious George, Thomas, and Sponge Bob. The kids had a great time. It's a chance for them to run wild in a big room where they really can't cause any harm.
Heathen #1 also had his birthday party for his friends on Sunday. He had a swimming party at our local YMCA. It went really well. Here's the big moment:
We took my nephew to Heathen #1's party with us. He's about 9 months older than Heathen #3 and they have a great time together. Here are the boys.
And Heathen #2 wants to say hello as well. Having a camera around with my Heathens is the same as trying to talk to someone on the phone. All you hear are shouts of, "ME TOO!"
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