Gage and Avi are beginning to really have fun with each other. They love to giggle with each, "walk" (I hold Gage) and hold hands, play peek-a-boo, and hopefully survive Avi climbing on top of him while giving zerburts, kisses, and poor boy gets an occasional bite.
Gage's ear is healing well. The sutures have dissolved, though there is still some redness. He is getting better and better at sitting up by himself. The other day he figured out the elephant ball popping toy. He continues to cause havack with his great eye hand coordination- by grabbing things. He is surely a boy- he loves to watch shows, even turning around if you carry him away. Right now he is either suffering from a cold, allergies, or irritation to all the smoke in the air. I kept him inside today, just in case.
Avi
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Gage's 6 month
The other day Avi was drawing a picture for Grandma Dorsey, since her cat Alice died. Avi did some scribbles, then wanted me to help her draw. She wanted to write "grandma" and "Avi", then we drew some butterflies, and a flower. Next, we drew Avi, then Lilly (she had alot of hair), then she asked to draw Jesus. I was shocked. We drew a man with a beard, then she asked to draw grandma but half way through she wanted to draw Jesus again.
She loves the picture of Jesus in her room. At night she likes to be sung the "Jesus song"- we usually sing "I'm Trying to be Like Jesus". Yesterday afternoon she said "Jesus 'lobes' Gage"... It melted my heart.
Today we went to the doctor to get caught up on Gage's immunizations. I really liked the office, and the staff was kind. The doctor was commenting that he was amazed that Gage is only in the 78% for weight- he said he looked like he should be in the 90%. I loved it because I feel the same. Gunnar is guessing if he was compared with accounting for the his prematurity- he would be up there...
We went to lunch with Gunnar, and then to the park. I was glad Avi got to play with children there. It is good for to play with someone beside her cousins. I am excited to move to Pocatello and hopefully have some children around her age to play with.
After we went to my doctor's appointment. I wasn't very impressed with the office. It turned out to be on campus- where the students are taught. So I talked with a student and then she conferred with a doctor. TMI- I needed a pelvic exam- I felt like I was on a movie as she couldn't figure out the table, then
She loves the picture of Jesus in her room. At night she likes to be sung the "Jesus song"- we usually sing "I'm Trying to be Like Jesus". Yesterday afternoon she said "Jesus 'lobes' Gage"... It melted my heart.
Today we went to the doctor to get caught up on Gage's immunizations. I really liked the office, and the staff was kind. The doctor was commenting that he was amazed that Gage is only in the 78% for weight- he said he looked like he should be in the 90%. I loved it because I feel the same. Gunnar is guessing if he was compared with accounting for the his prematurity- he would be up there...
We went to lunch with Gunnar, and then to the park. I was glad Avi got to play with children there. It is good for to play with someone beside her cousins. I am excited to move to Pocatello and hopefully have some children around her age to play with.
After we went to my doctor's appointment. I wasn't very impressed with the office. It turned out to be on campus- where the students are taught. So I talked with a student and then she conferred with a doctor. TMI- I needed a pelvic exam- I felt like I was on a movie as she couldn't figure out the table, then
Logan
We went to Logan to go to a dermatologist appointment for Gunnar- the nearest that takes our insurance. We stopped by the Pepperidge Farm outlet store and bought cookies. We let Avi have a few little pieces. Gunnar had just given her a piece when she asked for more. When asked where her last piece had gone to, she responded "Gage". So I don't need to worry about grandparent giving my baby sugar- it's his sister that I need to worry about!!
We played at a fun park while we waited for Gunnar at his appointment.
We have been enjoying the garden- we have had fresh corn on the cob, stuffed green peppers, stuffed zucchini, fresh salsa, and jam.
We played at a fun park while we waited for Gunnar at his appointment.
We have been enjoying the garden- we have had fresh corn on the cob, stuffed green peppers, stuffed zucchini, fresh salsa, and jam.
Corn on the Cob
I have concluded, if Hansel and Gretel had brought Gage along, they would not have been lost. He spits up soo much! I can't believe he is such a big boy with him spitting up all the time!
Avi told me, "I want to potty train", and put on a pair of underwear. We tried sitting on the toilet several times, but when it came time for her to actually go, it was in her pants... we tried two days, but I don't think we are ready- when she, and Gage are a bit older, and hopefully I have more patients.
Gage ate corn on the cob! I gave Avi a piece for lunch, and she only took a few bites, so I let Gage suck on it. To my surprise, his little gummy strong jaw chomped down and he got corn! He was loving it!! Avi would take bites from the opposite side, they thought it was so fun.
They also love to hold hands, play "growly bear", play ball- Avi grabs and runs while I hold Gage and swing him kicking the ball. They also like to ride Mommy and Daddy "car", sitting on our stomach- or any other fun mom or dad "jungle gym" play. They both LOVED to be tickled.
I have been enjoying the produce from the garden- I made zucchini lasagna, squash and chicken enchiladas, squash fajitas, squash casserole, corn on the cob, black berry pancakes, stuffed zucchini, great plums, and Avi loves the "baby matoes".
We went to Logan again for a follow up appointment for Gunnar. We had a long wait, thankfully they had an interesting waiting room. We stopped by the Pepperidge Farm outlet- I love their "melt" cookies...I ate almost a whole package in two days!! Yes, I had a little tummy ache (they were not the only cookies I ate).
Avi loves her Duplos. When she plays downstairs, they are her toy of choice. It is so fun to see her put them together in new creations. She only has one princess set. I am excited for Christmas to give her more sets... Gunnar pulled out a Lego set and put it together, that is upstairs, I came up looking for her and called to her. She responded, "I playing Legos"- it was sooo cute. She had his set out, so I had the opportunity of putting it back together, a few days in a row.
Lilly was over. They had so much fun together!! I love to see Avi laugh so much. They got soaked twice with hose, had more fun on the swings than I knew possible, colored, made messes, danced... Last night we played "Duck Duck Goose"Avi just does not get the rules. It was a riot!
I am proud of Gunnar working so hard. He is doing pretty well in his classes, hoping to improve as he is getting the feel for them. I miss him, but am thankful for what he is doing.
I was able to go to the General Relief Society conference tonight. It was so enriching. There was a great focus on the atonement of the Savior. I am so grateful for the great sacrifice of our Redeemer. I am in such need of His help. I have felt humbled as I am so faulted. The Lord is so good, kind, and patient. I was really struck by one sister's story of finding herself not physically prepared to help others, and she hoped never to be found spiritually unable to help others.
I feel I have so much to put in order, to strengthen so I can really get out and serve.
Avi told me, "I want to potty train", and put on a pair of underwear. We tried sitting on the toilet several times, but when it came time for her to actually go, it was in her pants... we tried two days, but I don't think we are ready- when she, and Gage are a bit older, and hopefully I have more patients.
Gage ate corn on the cob! I gave Avi a piece for lunch, and she only took a few bites, so I let Gage suck on it. To my surprise, his little gummy strong jaw chomped down and he got corn! He was loving it!! Avi would take bites from the opposite side, they thought it was so fun.
They also love to hold hands, play "growly bear", play ball- Avi grabs and runs while I hold Gage and swing him kicking the ball. They also like to ride Mommy and Daddy "car", sitting on our stomach- or any other fun mom or dad "jungle gym" play. They both LOVED to be tickled.
I have been enjoying the produce from the garden- I made zucchini lasagna, squash and chicken enchiladas, squash fajitas, squash casserole, corn on the cob, black berry pancakes, stuffed zucchini, great plums, and Avi loves the "baby matoes".
We went to Logan again for a follow up appointment for Gunnar. We had a long wait, thankfully they had an interesting waiting room. We stopped by the Pepperidge Farm outlet- I love their "melt" cookies...I ate almost a whole package in two days!! Yes, I had a little tummy ache (they were not the only cookies I ate).
Avi loves her Duplos. When she plays downstairs, they are her toy of choice. It is so fun to see her put them together in new creations. She only has one princess set. I am excited for Christmas to give her more sets... Gunnar pulled out a Lego set and put it together, that is upstairs, I came up looking for her and called to her. She responded, "I playing Legos"- it was sooo cute. She had his set out, so I had the opportunity of putting it back together, a few days in a row.
Lilly was over. They had so much fun together!! I love to see Avi laugh so much. They got soaked twice with hose, had more fun on the swings than I knew possible, colored, made messes, danced... Last night we played "Duck Duck Goose"Avi just does not get the rules. It was a riot!
I am proud of Gunnar working so hard. He is doing pretty well in his classes, hoping to improve as he is getting the feel for them. I miss him, but am thankful for what he is doing.
I was able to go to the General Relief Society conference tonight. It was so enriching. There was a great focus on the atonement of the Savior. I am so grateful for the great sacrifice of our Redeemer. I am in such need of His help. I have felt humbled as I am so faulted. The Lord is so good, kind, and patient. I was really struck by one sister's story of finding herself not physically prepared to help others, and she hoped never to be found spiritually unable to help others.
I feel I have so much to put in order, to strengthen so I can really get out and serve.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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Friday, September 7, 2012
Gunnar's away today
I remember thinking- "I need to blog this", but I can't remember what it was. It is now eight-thirty. The kids are in bed, well, maybe Avi is playing with toys in her room...., I've had two pieces of what turned out to be cheesecake brownies- it was suppose to be cheesecake with a brownie crust, but sometimes things don't turn out as well. But still totally worth eating. I have been trying to cut back on sugar, so today is my major splurge.
I am justifying it because Gunnar is gone. I told him after he got back from deployment he was never allowed to leave without me again. That was short lived! He is off on a choir retreat. I think it is ridiculous- he started class on Wednesday, the retreat was two days later and required. Honestly- people have lives!! I see how it can be a great fun thing for singles to get together and "bond', but really taking from family time for two days I think is a joke. My kids have been without their father about half their lives, and he is missing having time with them to go sing "kum-by-ah" and play "Do you know your neighbor". It really gets me because Gunnar was blessed with getting a job on Wednesday that is going to be 4 pm-12 am Tuesday-Friday, and he has a late lab on Monday, so while he is going to get home way after the kids are in bed and leaving probably before they wake up.
I e-mailed his professor to see if it was really required for him to go on this camp trip,and he said it was, but Gunnar could opt to take choir next semester because they don't have a retreat. I asked Gunnar to drop it this semester considering the work load he just acquired, and he responded that I had supported him in choosing to take choir, and that I shouldn't go back on supporting him- I told him the situation had changed- he did not have that job before. I am feeling frustrated. I know he is grown man and is responsible for himself- he can get all his work done if he really buckles down. I just as a mother that leaves her children as little as possible cannot understand him running off all the time. I know that this camping trip was just one more night, but is was more than I wanted.
The the kids both have colds. Gage's ear seems sore, but looks like it is healing well. He really is such a sweet heart. He gets up for a while and then sleeps for the rest of the morning the last two days, is up and happy for the rest of the day- while he and Avi go through many tissues. With Avi you would never guess there was anything wrong, except the huge gloppy trail of mucus between her nose and mouth. She is running all around.
Today while we were all outside we played with bubbles- Gage loves to watch them, Avi likes to catch them and try to use the wand- she is not the most effective bubble maker. We also played some soccer with a beach ball. I held Gage under his armpits and swung him like a foosball character and Avi ran and would kick and catch the ball. It really was so fun.
I made rhubarb strawberry jam this morning. It was the cheater jello kind- but Avi loved it, and I thought it was pretty tasty.
Avi calls tomatoes "matoes".
I am justifying it because Gunnar is gone. I told him after he got back from deployment he was never allowed to leave without me again. That was short lived! He is off on a choir retreat. I think it is ridiculous- he started class on Wednesday, the retreat was two days later and required. Honestly- people have lives!! I see how it can be a great fun thing for singles to get together and "bond', but really taking from family time for two days I think is a joke. My kids have been without their father about half their lives, and he is missing having time with them to go sing "kum-by-ah" and play "Do you know your neighbor". It really gets me because Gunnar was blessed with getting a job on Wednesday that is going to be 4 pm-12 am Tuesday-Friday, and he has a late lab on Monday, so while he is going to get home way after the kids are in bed and leaving probably before they wake up.
I e-mailed his professor to see if it was really required for him to go on this camp trip,and he said it was, but Gunnar could opt to take choir next semester because they don't have a retreat. I asked Gunnar to drop it this semester considering the work load he just acquired, and he responded that I had supported him in choosing to take choir, and that I shouldn't go back on supporting him- I told him the situation had changed- he did not have that job before. I am feeling frustrated. I know he is grown man and is responsible for himself- he can get all his work done if he really buckles down. I just as a mother that leaves her children as little as possible cannot understand him running off all the time. I know that this camping trip was just one more night, but is was more than I wanted.
The the kids both have colds. Gage's ear seems sore, but looks like it is healing well. He really is such a sweet heart. He gets up for a while and then sleeps for the rest of the morning the last two days, is up and happy for the rest of the day- while he and Avi go through many tissues. With Avi you would never guess there was anything wrong, except the huge gloppy trail of mucus between her nose and mouth. She is running all around.
Today while we were all outside we played with bubbles- Gage loves to watch them, Avi likes to catch them and try to use the wand- she is not the most effective bubble maker. We also played some soccer with a beach ball. I held Gage under his armpits and swung him like a foosball character and Avi ran and would kick and catch the ball. It really was so fun.
I made rhubarb strawberry jam this morning. It was the cheater jello kind- but Avi loved it, and I thought it was pretty tasty.
Avi calls tomatoes "matoes".
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Gage's surgery
yesterday morning Gage had surgery for the removal of his skin tags.
Gunnar was simply amazing the night before- Gage was not suppose to eat seven hours before his surgery, so when he woke up around three a.m. wanting to be fed Gunnar got up and walked him for over an hour. We got up, got to the hospital around 5:30. On the way I thought about my mom when I went in for surgery when I was in second grade, my poor mother! I jokingly asked the check in lady if they could put me out too... I knew that things were going to be okay, but as a mother of a sweet six month old baby, how could I not feel anxious?
Gage got several comments on how cute and chubby his is. He loved the operation teddy bear they gave him, but unfortunately the fluff started coming off- so I think he may have digested some of it. Gage is so chubby and busy they had a little bit of difficulty getting his blood pressure with the baby cuff, but the next size up was too big. When it was time for him to go into to surgery. The nurse wrapped a blanket around him and carried him down the hallway. He was watching me over her shoulder. Those big wonderful brown eyes locked on me as they went further and further down the hallway... It made me a bit emotional...
I sent Gunnar to his class, and read "LDS Living" while I waited. They had said to expect it to be an hour to an hour and half. Happily about forty minutes later the nurse came to get me. I texted Gunnar to let him know he was out.
They took me back to a room. The doctor came to see me to tell me how it went and to show me pictures. He told me I could relax now because it was over, but I felt I would not be able to relax till I had Gage back in my arms.
A nurse came in and asked if I needed a bottle warmed, I told him there was no need. The few minutes waiting for Gage seemed longer than it should have. Finally a nurse came carrying him in. He was still out. He woke up as they put him in my arms. He was uncomfortable. I was able to nurse him and he calmed down. Gunnar came in- it turned out he only was able to be in class for about 20 minutes. I apologized for telling him to come, because we needed to wait about another half hour for observation.
Gage slept in my arms, till they let us go. We went to Wal-Mart to pick up his pain killer, it took them a while to get the prescription so we looked around, got some breakfast, while Gage slept in his car seat.
When we got home Avi was happily playing with Grandma Nelson. That afternoon, Gage only needed some pain med once, I gave him a half dose. He wanted to nurse more and didn't nap was well, but he really was so good.
When Avi saw his stitches, she said, "Gage dirty." I told her that it was an "owie". Through the rest of the day she would periodically point to his ear and say "Gage owie".
I gave Gage Tylenol before bed, and that his been it for meds. Today his did so well. There were times when he seemed a little uncomfortable, but he was easily comforted, and again he wanted to nurse more often. He is one tough little guy!!
He loves bread. We have been giving him little bites- and now he feeds himself. Today I gave him cheerios- and he could pick them up and eat them. He is amazing.
Gunnar was simply amazing the night before- Gage was not suppose to eat seven hours before his surgery, so when he woke up around three a.m. wanting to be fed Gunnar got up and walked him for over an hour. We got up, got to the hospital around 5:30. On the way I thought about my mom when I went in for surgery when I was in second grade, my poor mother! I jokingly asked the check in lady if they could put me out too... I knew that things were going to be okay, but as a mother of a sweet six month old baby, how could I not feel anxious?
Gage got several comments on how cute and chubby his is. He loved the operation teddy bear they gave him, but unfortunately the fluff started coming off- so I think he may have digested some of it. Gage is so chubby and busy they had a little bit of difficulty getting his blood pressure with the baby cuff, but the next size up was too big. When it was time for him to go into to surgery. The nurse wrapped a blanket around him and carried him down the hallway. He was watching me over her shoulder. Those big wonderful brown eyes locked on me as they went further and further down the hallway... It made me a bit emotional...
I sent Gunnar to his class, and read "LDS Living" while I waited. They had said to expect it to be an hour to an hour and half. Happily about forty minutes later the nurse came to get me. I texted Gunnar to let him know he was out.
They took me back to a room. The doctor came to see me to tell me how it went and to show me pictures. He told me I could relax now because it was over, but I felt I would not be able to relax till I had Gage back in my arms.
A nurse came in and asked if I needed a bottle warmed, I told him there was no need. The few minutes waiting for Gage seemed longer than it should have. Finally a nurse came carrying him in. He was still out. He woke up as they put him in my arms. He was uncomfortable. I was able to nurse him and he calmed down. Gunnar came in- it turned out he only was able to be in class for about 20 minutes. I apologized for telling him to come, because we needed to wait about another half hour for observation.
Gage slept in my arms, till they let us go. We went to Wal-Mart to pick up his pain killer, it took them a while to get the prescription so we looked around, got some breakfast, while Gage slept in his car seat.
When we got home Avi was happily playing with Grandma Nelson. That afternoon, Gage only needed some pain med once, I gave him a half dose. He wanted to nurse more and didn't nap was well, but he really was so good.
When Avi saw his stitches, she said, "Gage dirty." I told her that it was an "owie". Through the rest of the day she would periodically point to his ear and say "Gage owie".
I gave Gage Tylenol before bed, and that his been it for meds. Today his did so well. There were times when he seemed a little uncomfortable, but he was easily comforted, and again he wanted to nurse more often. He is one tough little guy!!
He loves bread. We have been giving him little bites- and now he feeds himself. Today I gave him cheerios- and he could pick them up and eat them. He is amazing.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Sunday and little this and that
Sunday, Sunday. Everyone should have an opportunity to see Avi's excitement to put on her Sunday dress- I also let her wear her favorite one today- so that made it extra cute. She loves to wear pretty dresses.
This morning painted her nails pink with sparkles on top and went out on the swings together for a little bit. Avi is having a hard time with nursery so Gunnar and I took turns being with her. Gunnar reported she needs to play with children her own age more often- she usually plays with older cousins- she is too rough for her own age.
Gage received several compliments of how cute he was today at church. I bought him a little suit, and I think really is so handsome :). This suit is an 18 month suit! I looked for a 12 month one, but the store did not have one, but I ended up being thankful, because we can barely button the top button and the sleeves! What a big boy!
Yesterday Gage was sleeping on the bed- I had put what Gunnar called a "pillow fortress" around him to keep him from rolling off. Gunn and I were upstairs when we heard him stirring on the monitor. We turned on the video monitor and Gunn informed me that Gage had just moved a pillow. I ran down stairs- I reached the door in time to see Gage rolling off the bed. I dived for him. I half caught him and the pillow broke the rest of the fall. He cried out of being startled, but thankfully he was okay.
I am so impressed with Gunnar for one of his assignments he has to write up an experiment with the scientific method- so his is about Avi's loose stools- now this is REAL science!
Our real estate agent called the other day and said things were going smoothly- we may be able to close before our "date" of Sept 26. We are very excited! So since I have not written about house hunting.... We knew we were going up Pocatello for a year. We looked into rentals and then started thinking about buying. We felt impressed that this was the time to invest. We took two trips out to look at homes-Fourth of July and then about a week later to home up for a little family reunion (by the time we were done the kids were going crazy with being in the truck soo much- it is at least an 8 hour car trip each way, plus kid time, plus house hunting, plus reunion took us to Yellow Stone, and then we went to Disneyland, and then we moved..... lots and lots of driving this summer!!) Anyway, we looked at many homes on-line, weeded through met with our agent several times, put offers on two different homes- without success.
When we were back in Fallon Gunnar was looking on-line and saw a price drop- a town house built in 2007, 2322 sq ft (upstairs finished, basement unfinished), 2 bed, 2 bath.... In the very beginning I had said I thought it would be a good idea- but at the time it $15,000 more... well drop that much, and we were interested. We prayed about it to see if we should put an offer, we both felt it would be okay, but uneasy. We felt we should wait. Well, the next day it dropped another $10,000. We put in a bid close to the asking price, we didn't want to loose this one, and we got it. We are now waiting to close... exciting! We are excited to move in.
The other night when we were putting Avi to bed, Gunnar hid behind the door. Avi was thrilled- she wanted a turn to hide. She ran out the door, we counted, and she happily ran back in. This started several rounds of hide-n-seek. We had such fun. It was challenge to hid with Avi, because she would not stay quiet, and wanted to jump out of hiding.
This morning painted her nails pink with sparkles on top and went out on the swings together for a little bit. Avi is having a hard time with nursery so Gunnar and I took turns being with her. Gunnar reported she needs to play with children her own age more often- she usually plays with older cousins- she is too rough for her own age.
Gage received several compliments of how cute he was today at church. I bought him a little suit, and I think really is so handsome :). This suit is an 18 month suit! I looked for a 12 month one, but the store did not have one, but I ended up being thankful, because we can barely button the top button and the sleeves! What a big boy!
Yesterday Gage was sleeping on the bed- I had put what Gunnar called a "pillow fortress" around him to keep him from rolling off. Gunn and I were upstairs when we heard him stirring on the monitor. We turned on the video monitor and Gunn informed me that Gage had just moved a pillow. I ran down stairs- I reached the door in time to see Gage rolling off the bed. I dived for him. I half caught him and the pillow broke the rest of the fall. He cried out of being startled, but thankfully he was okay.
I am so impressed with Gunnar for one of his assignments he has to write up an experiment with the scientific method- so his is about Avi's loose stools- now this is REAL science!
Our real estate agent called the other day and said things were going smoothly- we may be able to close before our "date" of Sept 26. We are very excited! So since I have not written about house hunting.... We knew we were going up Pocatello for a year. We looked into rentals and then started thinking about buying. We felt impressed that this was the time to invest. We took two trips out to look at homes-Fourth of July and then about a week later to home up for a little family reunion (by the time we were done the kids were going crazy with being in the truck soo much- it is at least an 8 hour car trip each way, plus kid time, plus house hunting, plus reunion took us to Yellow Stone, and then we went to Disneyland, and then we moved..... lots and lots of driving this summer!!) Anyway, we looked at many homes on-line, weeded through met with our agent several times, put offers on two different homes- without success.
When we were back in Fallon Gunnar was looking on-line and saw a price drop- a town house built in 2007, 2322 sq ft (upstairs finished, basement unfinished), 2 bed, 2 bath.... In the very beginning I had said I thought it would be a good idea- but at the time it $15,000 more... well drop that much, and we were interested. We prayed about it to see if we should put an offer, we both felt it would be okay, but uneasy. We felt we should wait. Well, the next day it dropped another $10,000. We put in a bid close to the asking price, we didn't want to loose this one, and we got it. We are now waiting to close... exciting! We are excited to move in.
The other night when we were putting Avi to bed, Gunnar hid behind the door. Avi was thrilled- she wanted a turn to hide. She ran out the door, we counted, and she happily ran back in. This started several rounds of hide-n-seek. We had such fun. It was challenge to hid with Avi, because she would not stay quiet, and wanted to jump out of hiding.
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