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Month: April 2015

30 Apr

Patching

We had really hoped to be done with eye patches long before this point. We had assumed (way back when) that Teague would have a single surgery and then all would be great. We’ve now had six surgeries and we are still patching one of his eyes. At his last eye checkup, the ophthalmologist confirmed that his left eye is finally at an equal strength to his right. (I was mentally jumping for joy and thinking this would be an end to eye patches.) Then she informed me they would like us to continue to patching for 3 months and we’d talk at his next checkup. Teague is occasionally grumpy about the eye patches but overall has a good attitude. He likes to pick out his eye patch and can put it on himself when he is in the mood. The current recommendation is to wear it for 6 hours on the right eye every day. The truth is we wear it for 4 hours five days a week, but that seems to be getting the desired results.

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30 Apr

April 30, 2015

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The nappers.

30 Apr

April 30, 2015

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Daddy was handing out fishy kisses right and left.

29 Apr

April 29, 2015

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Flat Abram’s final adventure was attending t-ball practice. He’s headed back to Milwaukee tomorrow morning.

29 Apr

Parks And Water Guns

To embrace this awesome weather we spent the entire day outside. I picked Teague up early from school and we met some friends at the park for lunch and playing.

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29 Apr

April 29, 2015

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Teague thought this was a lot more fun than Kaitlyn. The minute he actually got the cone on her head the world ended.

29 Apr

April 29, 2015

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Finally! A somewhat normal night around here.

28 Apr

April 28, 2015

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Soccer games tonight. Alex even wanted a “real” picture.

28 Apr

April 28, 2015

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Soccer games for both boys tonight. Teague loves having his Dad coach.

28 Apr

April 28, 2015

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In my mind she’s got all parts of crawling figured out – especially how to carry things and crawl.

28 Apr

The Sun

Kaitlyn tends to get unhappy outside. I’m pretty sure it is the sun in her eyes. She also gets unhappy if I put a hat on her head or sunglasses on her eyes. I am working very hard to get her used to both of these. Today we worked on the sunglasses and she finally seeemed to leave them alone and enjoy the outdoors – until I put her down and she felt the grass on her feet.
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27 Apr

April 27, 2015

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We stopped by the book fair before soccer tonight. My mistake was allowing Teague to bring the books as entertainment on the sidelines. It’s been a struggle for Alex (and the rest of the team) to stay interested in the game. They would much rather hear about the Lego guys. We did finally read the book to the entire team at half-time.

27 Apr

April 27, 2015

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This a typical Teague squint. I don’t remember him doing this before his last two surgeries, but it’s become our new normal and pretty cute.

27 Apr

April 27, 2015

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The adventures of Kaitlyn continue..

26 Apr

April 26, 2015

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Alex and I took a tour of KC today with Flat Abram.

26 Apr

April 26, 2015

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This sweet boy is always picking flowers for Mom.

26 Apr

April 26, 2015

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Wade is adding a coat closet to the front of our house. Kaitlyn headed straight for the tools.

26 Apr

Flat Abram

Abram (Alex’s best friend from Milwaukee) sent him a “Flat Abram” with instructions to tour Kansas City and send pictures back to Abram’s school. Flat Abram had been to school with Alex and to a few sporting events but nothing that seemed to really represent Kansas City. Alex, Kaitlyn, and I made a day of touring Kansas City with Flat Abram. Then I spent tonight getting all the pictures ready to mail to Milwaukee. Here’s a collage of Flat Abram’s visit with Alex.

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25 Apr

April 25, 2015

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Does bad posture begin between the ages of 4 and 6 or does it just have something to do with my individual children?
(Finally getting Alex some new glasses – just a little over a week till we can pick them up.)

25 Apr

April 25, 2015

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It was a dots kind of day.

24 Apr

April 24, 2015

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We tried all three in the shower. Other than Kaitlyn wanting to sit directly under the water (meaning the direct middle of the shower) they got along fine.

24 Apr

Finger Foods

Today seemed like a good day to try finger foods. I happened to have a frozen medley of broccoli, carrots, and edamame. Kaitlyn ate it all but really loved the broccoli.

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23 Apr

April 23, 2015

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I love that the boys love books. I love even more that they will quietly read in their room till 7 am.

23 Apr

April 23, 2015

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I love that the boys love books. I love even more that they will quietly read in their room till 7 am.

23 Apr

The Big Brother

Teague (and Daddy) had a soccer game. Alex was really excited to help me put Kaitlyn to bed. I told him he could be in charge of getting her changed and in pajamas. (To his credit – this is kind of what it looks like when I try to get her ready for bed too.)

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23 Apr

April 23, 2015

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Morning naps. Are they really ever over?

22 Apr

Going, Going, Gone

Bows and Shoes. This girl can remove them in a heartbeat and then normally proceeds to chew on them.

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22 Apr

April 22, 2015

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Small, Medium, and Large.

22 Apr

April 22, 2015

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His silly face.

22 Apr

April 22, 2015

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Problem child – at 9 months. She will not sit in high chairs, shopping carts, etc. She is fully buckled into this thing and the minute I turn around this is what she does! Later in the day I actually caught her up on the counter in the two seconds I had my back turned. (I never even used the buckles with my other two – at any age!)

21 Apr

April 21, 2015

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Reggie joined the boys for bedtime books tonight.

21 Apr

April 21, 2015

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See that spot between Teague and the back of the couch? That was mine until Kailtyn woke up from her nap early.

21 Apr

April 21, 2015

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She knows what she wants…

20 Apr

April 20, 2015

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I wish my boys would always stay small enough to play cars (and planes) together.

20 Apr

April 20, 2015

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9 month check up – a little late.

Weight – 17 lbs. 7 oz. (40%)
Length – 29 inches (93%)
Head Circumference – 17 inches (30%)

(Quick reference to 6 month, 4 month, 2 month)

20 Apr

Happy Birthday To Me

Kaitlyn needed her normal 6:15 bottle but as a treat to me went right back to sleep. I was already awake so I just curled up on the couch to reach. I heard whispering in the boys’ room and then Alex came tiptoeing down the stairs. He wanted to surprise me with breakfast. He was a little unhappy to already see me awake but was happy to go ahead and make me breakfast anyway. He was a little hampered by what he could reach and open but the idea was so sweet and I thoroughly enjoyed my granola bar and string cheese!
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Then the festivities had to wait till after Wade got home from work. He came home with Chinese food and my favorite chocolate cake from Cheesecake Factory. (He’s a very good husband – and smart too!)
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Last night at dinner I had told the boys a story from my Semester At Sea. My Mom had mailed a box of treats to me in Brazil and instead of using regular packing materials she had used tootsie rolls. The boys loved this idea and for my birthday present they used individual packages of Oreos!
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19 Apr

April 19, 2015

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Lazy Sunday.

19 Apr

April 19, 2015

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It seemed like a lot of trouble to go upstairs to get everyone regular clothes after Sunday naps. Teague already had his button down off so that just seemed fine for Kaitlyn.

19 Apr

Peek-A-Boo

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18 Apr

April 18, 2015

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Still holding out for the mismatched pajamas.

18 Apr

April 18, 2015

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Is he really this big?
(True confession – this pictures is a few days old. I somehow didn’t get one of Teague today. It poured all day so I can’t even fake it!)

18 Apr

April 18, 2015

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Our littlest tadpole.

18 Apr

Growing

It might finally be time for new space suits. We seem to have outgrown the ones we have.
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17 Apr

Books

This boy and his books….
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17 Apr

April 17, 2015

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Dad’s out of town so we had Dairy Queen for dinner.

17 Apr

April 17, 2015

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Teague has been putting on his shoes (correctly) for about a year. However he is having trouble figuring out the right and left of his new summer slip on tennis shoes. I confirmed that he knew his right and left and that he could sound out the beginning letter of both words. Solution found!

17 Apr

April 17, 2015

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Errands wear a girl out.

16 Apr

Disclaimer

This is just a quick disclaimer. My daughter’s name is definitely spelled Kaitlyn and I do know how to spell it. The auto spell check on my computer likes to change Kaitlyn to Caitlin and often does it without me catching it. So in the event a post gets published with Kaitlyn’s name spelled wrong – please know it wasn’t my fault! I do know the difference!

16 Apr

April 16, 2015

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My little inventor – today a laser hat (with some other function I can’t quite remember.)

16 Apr

April 16, 2015

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These two are always laughing together – and today bonding over spoons.

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