Despite the fact that Scout still seems to think Thomas lives at the hospital and will go back there someday, she does her best to keep him happy. She sings him songs when he's sad and lets me know whenever she thinks he might want his binky.
The other day I decided to hang a few toys from his car seat handle. Scout liked the idea and decided to bring him more. By the time I was able to convince her that he had enough toys, I could barely see him underneath the pile of toys she had given him.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Switch
Scout informs me that she is growing little and Tommy is growing big. When she is little, she says, she will sit in his swing and sleep in his bassinet. And, of course, she's already making use of his carseat and binky. Thus far, all parties have upehld their obligations.
One of my children was laying in bed crying loudly at 3:15 this morning, but not the one you'd expect (he was eating peacefully).
One of my children had a blowout this morning that necessitated the replacement of every item of clothing the child was wearing except the socks, but not the one you'd expect (he kept his inside his diaper).
One of my children cried, squirmed and complained loudly while being changed for and put to bed tonight, but not the one you'd expect (he spent the time calmly sitting in his swing looking around and smiling).
One of my children yells at the camera and produces weird expressions when I try to take pictures, but not the one you'd expect (he looks calm and cute and smiles like a champ).
As for Tommy, he is growing faster than we can believe. We actually had to break out the next size of clothes before he reached the supposed age of those clothes. That's never happened in our house before. He'll be getting new, larger ear molds for his hearing aids tomorrow.
We're now taking bets on which of our children will surrender the binky first. My money is on Tommy.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Another Idea
Virginia's new plan to become an only child again:
"Put Thomas away, back inside Mommy's tummy!"
No thanks.
"Put Thomas away, back inside Mommy's tummy!"
No thanks.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Be Jealous
Today we've had not one,
but TWO excavators digging up our courtyard.
Scout has been watching them from the comfort of her very own couch all morning. There's even a skid steer out of the frame.
This may be the happiest day of her life.
This may be the happiest day of her life.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Distractions
I don't always get as much done as I'd like to these days. I don't even do a great job of taking pictures of my kids. This baby is just so easy to admire that I get busy enjoying him and forget to take out my camera. Today, I thought I'd let you share in the distraction.
We'll start with baby feet. Irresistible.

Then there are the friendly faces he puts on to let me know that it's really not time to sleep at all (these are particularly prevalent around 3:00 a.m.).
And even when he is asleep, there's plenty to love. He'll start to whine, so I pick him up to feed him and he cuddles right up and goes back to sleep. It's hard to want to disturb this.
Baby ear hair. At no other time in life is hair on the ears attractive, gotta live it up while he can.
Finally, there are the clothes. I know most people prefer dressing girls. However, I enjoy the color palette of boy clothes much more. Boys are especially fun when you find mint-condition baby sized penny loafers at the thrift store.
We'll start with baby feet. Irresistible.
Then there are the friendly faces he puts on to let me know that it's really not time to sleep at all (these are particularly prevalent around 3:00 a.m.).
Baby ear hair. At no other time in life is hair on the ears attractive, gotta live it up while he can.
Finally, there are the clothes. I know most people prefer dressing girls. However, I enjoy the color palette of boy clothes much more. Boys are especially fun when you find mint-condition baby sized penny loafers at the thrift store.
Friday, December 9, 2011
On the Proper Place for Siblings
Every time we drive past the hospital where Thomas was born, Virginia
points it out as "where Thomas lives." I've tried to explain that he
lives with us now. It hasn't quite sunk in.
I've always
suspected that, while she does like Thomas, she wishes his parents
would come pick him up so she can have her parents all to herself again.
My suspicions were confirmed today.
Scout had an
appointment at the Children's Hospital for a hearing test and I told her
we'd be going to the hospital today. At first, she seemed to think
she'd be getting yet another baby brother. She wasn't exactly thrilled.
Nope, I cleared that one up fairly easily. After that, when I said we
were going to the hospital, she would excitedly add, "with Thomas." I
figured it was sweet that she wanted her little brother to come along.
Not so. When it came time to put on her coat she informed me that we
were on the way to the hospital to take Thomas back.
Sorry kiddo, not today.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Expressions
Surprised
Skeptical
Peaceful
Unimpressed
Bored
Perturbed
Sick
I'm really not sure but it had to be documented.
Tired
Relaxed
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