Unfortunately, I don't have a ton of pictures this week. And the ones that I do have aren't real great. Caleb broke my camera while we were in Florida and Steve has been so busy that he hasn't had a chance to look at it yet. So, I have been taking pictures with my phone, and I am not real excited about the quality of the pictures. Outside pictures come out ok, but inside pictures don't. Hopefully Steve can look at my camera soon. I think I will dig out my old camera too, just in case.
Anyway, last Sunday while Steve was watching Caleb while I worked, they went outside and played in the snow for awhile. This was the first time Caleb had really gone sledding. Last winter we had one big storm that I remember and the streets were so covered with snow, that we just put him in a sled and pulled him around the street. But that wasn't real sledding. Not that what they did was hard core sledding. They just went down the driveway and then down a hill in our front yard. Caleb had fun until they fell off the sled and he got his face covered with snow. Then he was all done!
On Monday, we were getting more snow, but it wasn't real bad, so we went to Miss Lori's class which we hadn't been to in a couple of weeks because we were in Florida. There wasn't as big a group there as normal because of the weather and I was disappointed because Miss Lori didn't do any organized games like she usually does. She just let the kids run around and Caleb didn't enjoy that as much. After that, we stopped at Trader Joe's to get some groceries.
The nap update is that almost like clockwork, Caleb is napping every other day. I still put him down every day for at least an hour, but he only actually sleeps every other day. So, it is better than nothing, but still a little disappointing since it is so early! So, Monday was not a nap day which made for a long afternoon. I took Caleb out in the snow and we made a tiny snowman. It was still snowing while we were out there, so we didn't stay out too long.
I can't remember if it was Sunday or Monday night, but I was making something for supper and I was using garlic, but I was going to put it in the blender, so I didn't need to cut it up or anything. Caleb looks at me and says "Where's the garlic press?" I laughed out loud at that one. I know he learned that from all the cooking he does with Grammy.
Actually, I just remembered that it couldn't have been Monday night, because on Monday Jen invited us over for supper, which was a nice treat. My parents went too. She had made soup, homemade bread, and salad, and it was very nice!
On Tuesday morning we had a quiet morning and stayed inside all morning. Tuesday Caleb did take a nap and I put him down a little earlier than normal because later that afternoon I had to go to the eye doctor and I wanted him to still be able to sleep for awhile even if it took him a long time to go to sleep. Well, he went to sleep almost right away and I still had to wake him up after about 2 hours and 15 minutes, so that we could go to the eye doctor. Actually, I dropped him off at the office while I went so I didn't have to have him with me.
On Wednesday, Caleb and Grammy had a long day inside. Grammy had a little cold and didn't feel like going out, especially with the weather the way it was. Caleb didn't nap, so that made for an even longer day. They still had fun, though!
I told my mother I thought this looked dangerous. She said he was closely monitored, but it only takes a second for something to go very wrong!
On Thursday, we had a playdate over at Beth and Charlie's house. We were the only ones that went because one of our other friends had plans and our other friend just had a baby on Tuesday! Caleb and Charlie had fun playing and Beth and I had fun talking (she is pregnant too and due in September, so it is fun to talk about things together). It was nice to get out of the house. Caleb did nap on Thursday, but it was only for about an hour and 20 minutes. I guess at this point, I will take whatever I can get! After Caleb's nap, we headed out on many errands. First, we went to the library and got some new books for Caleb. Then we went to the dollar store mostly so I could get some helium balloons for Caleb for Valentine's Day since he loves balloons so much and they were only $1 each. We also went to Toys R Us to look for a baby doll for Caleb so he can get used to having a "baby" around. I also found a couple of other toys on clearance to buy for him, which is always fun. Lastly, we went to Trader Joe's for a couple of items we needed for the weekend. Then we were supposed to meet Steve and Rad and Jen at the Thai restaurant for supper, but I pulled up and it was closed, which is really strange. So, we changed our plans and went to Olive Garden instead.
Yesterday I worked again and Caleb was with my mom all day. The two girls that babysit for us, the older girl has just changed schools so she no longer gets out of school at 12:30 on Fridays. So, it is just the 11 year old that is available to babysit early now. We are a little torn about it, but have decided that we trust her to babysit Caleb by herself, but we are paying for her to take the Red Cross babysitting class which conveniently is next week since it is school vacation. So, she babysat at my mom's house this week and we will wait to have her do it by herself until after she takes the class. And she will only be doing this until the summer, because when I have the new baby, obviously we won't be having an 11 year old take care of him/her. We will have to figure out a new plan starting in October when I go back to work.
I thought this was another dangerous situation that Grammy let happen, but it's her call if she wants to deal with the mess! Isn't he so cute in his apron, though?
We had supper at my parents' house last night. My mom made pancakes for us. It was nice to all be together and we got some cute pictures.
Caleb wanted to hold baby Levi
Well, I guess that's about it. Next week (or the next time I write) I will know whether I am having a boy or a girl!! So excited to find out!!
Here are a few more pictures from the week!
Steve and I went to a church social last Saturday night while Grampy babysat and we brought home these balloons for Caleb. He loved them and we thought they would last a long time since they were helium, but they lost their air after a day or two. Strange.
Our friend from church, Gerard, gave us this electrical kit with lights and sounds and things. It is for a much older kid, but Steve and Caleb have been playing with it and Caleb loves it. And it will hold his attention for quite awhile, which is unusual.
Love this kid!
A little blurry, but he was wearing his Mr. Potato Head glasses
Worship time - he doesn't usually snuggle like that, so it was picture worthy
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