Monday, March 20, 2006
Weekend Recap
Well, plans change. Due to pending snow we postponed our trip out to see my Dad in Omaha. Nora and I took advantage of the free Friday night to go out to dinner together (no kids). Ahhh, I love adult time (thanks to Nora’s folks for watching Pierce and Anna).
Two stories worth repeating from the last week:
Josie (the family dog) followed me into Pierce’s room Friday morning to see what Pierce was up to. Pierce had awakened early and was playing with Legos on his bedroom floor. Josie promptly stepped on one of the Lego constructions eliciting a cry of horror and despair from Pierce. I explained to him that Josie loved him and just wanted to be near him –she doesn’t understand Legos. Pierce immediately held a Lego in front of Josie’s nose and explained, “Josie, this is a Lego”.
Ever since Anna’s battle with the stomach flu she’s been saying, “I have another cold, I need to go to the bathroom” which never made sense to me. She finally clarified, “I need to go to the bathroom so a cold can come out of my mouth” –this is her way of describing vomiting. Of course, she’s perfectly healthy –this is her way of starting a conversation.
Twice this week Anna has awakened after going to sleep for the night and asked to be taken to the bathroom to go “potty”. I think her potty training is complete, she’s been consistently dry night and day. I told her when the current supply of pull-ups (which she wears at night) is exhausted we wouldn’t get her anymore.
Saturday was an easy day. We all lounged in our pajamas until about lunchtime. Anna was a crank all day, so she earned herself a nap. I caught up on 3 months worth of digital pictures –burning them to DVD (to be taken for developing) and creating video slideshow to add to the Lindenberg archives). Saturday night Nora went out with the girls, so it was just the kids and me. I can’t remember what we did, but I know we enjoyed it.
Sunday I again helped my brother-in-law, Billy, with framing his basement. We made good progress, finishing the bathroom and furnace closet. We even got the door roughed out. Pierce spent the day at his friend Isabelle’s house including staying for dinner (chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with ketchup, and corn). He and Isabelle played “Vampire” –apparently they found some capes to wear. We finished the evening with some family wrestling and called it a night.
-Eric (Dad)
Two stories worth repeating from the last week:
Josie (the family dog) followed me into Pierce’s room Friday morning to see what Pierce was up to. Pierce had awakened early and was playing with Legos on his bedroom floor. Josie promptly stepped on one of the Lego constructions eliciting a cry of horror and despair from Pierce. I explained to him that Josie loved him and just wanted to be near him –she doesn’t understand Legos. Pierce immediately held a Lego in front of Josie’s nose and explained, “Josie, this is a Lego”.
Ever since Anna’s battle with the stomach flu she’s been saying, “I have another cold, I need to go to the bathroom” which never made sense to me. She finally clarified, “I need to go to the bathroom so a cold can come out of my mouth” –this is her way of describing vomiting. Of course, she’s perfectly healthy –this is her way of starting a conversation.
Twice this week Anna has awakened after going to sleep for the night and asked to be taken to the bathroom to go “potty”. I think her potty training is complete, she’s been consistently dry night and day. I told her when the current supply of pull-ups (which she wears at night) is exhausted we wouldn’t get her anymore.
Saturday was an easy day. We all lounged in our pajamas until about lunchtime. Anna was a crank all day, so she earned herself a nap. I caught up on 3 months worth of digital pictures –burning them to DVD (to be taken for developing) and creating video slideshow to add to the Lindenberg archives). Saturday night Nora went out with the girls, so it was just the kids and me. I can’t remember what we did, but I know we enjoyed it.
Sunday I again helped my brother-in-law, Billy, with framing his basement. We made good progress, finishing the bathroom and furnace closet. We even got the door roughed out. Pierce spent the day at his friend Isabelle’s house including staying for dinner (chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with ketchup, and corn). He and Isabelle played “Vampire” –apparently they found some capes to wear. We finished the evening with some family wrestling and called it a night.
-Eric (Dad)
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