Sunday, January 24, 2010

Lifesaver



Jared contributed this to the family blog:

Isaac...what an experience yesterday! So, I'm sitting there watching Transformers with Mama, Wesley, and Austin. I was laying down on the over-sized recliner, which butts up against the side of the stair case. Just a few minutes prior, I had asked Austin where you were and what you were doing. He had reported that you were in the adjacent toy room playing with a truck. As I'm sitting there watching, I hear a thumping noise behind me. Without delay, I spring to my feet and literally dive around the recliner, extending my arms, just in time to catch you. My hands caught you perfectly. Your little head landed right in my hand.

Everything went into slow motion for me. My sense of hearing was heightened and I literally made a split decision as to whether to dive or just jump in front of the stairs. I could tell from the sound of the thumping that you were close to the bottom. I could hear your little grunts as you banged yourself to the bottom.

The miracle, you ask, was this....your head literally hit my hand at the same time I dove. Had I not been there, you would have smacked your the back of your head on the hard tile, with tons of force. You gained momentum as you tumbled down the stairs. I thank our Heavenly Father that I was prompted into action. You are safe...and I am grateful! We even said a little prayer as a family...all 5 of us kneeling on the carpet. We love you!

Friday, January 22, 2010

SuperNanny

Jared went out for a movie tonight, so I had my entertaining Supernanny show all to myself. I always enjoy watching the episodes b/c it makes me feel like my little boys are not as crazy as some of the kids I see on TV. I think her techniques and suggestions can only help us with parenting. For example; eating consistent meals together as a family and at the same time everyday (which we do at least 5-6x's a day, especially now that Jared is around more. I have enjoyed making up the meal menu and creating dishes to share), or having your children finish their sippy cup at the dinner table (to stay hydrated), and of course her time outs are great.

Tonight Wesley had a power struggle with papa. I know he was overly tired (came into my bed at 6am b/c he was cold and played hard from that time on). For whatever reason, he got his feelings hurt during teeth brushing and started getting physical with Jared. Jared did a great job handling the situation. Parenting is hard, and we don't get a handbook to let us know the do's and do not's with each child. Wesley is more sensitive with words and can cry deep tears. Austin is more of a whiner and doesn't care about physical pain or giving up privileges. We are still trying to figure out how to discipline them in the way that is most effective to their needs.

Overall, especially after watching Supernanny, I think my kids are on a good track right now. They do eat their food at the dinner table, don't use cuss words, don't hit or punch, and are pretty respectful. Of course they have their meltdowns, can be very annoying, tattle tell and demanding...but, I love 'em! It's right now that will determine what kind of teenagers and adults they will be, so hopefully we can raise them to be grateful, clean, and honest boys.


Saturday, January 16, 2010

Isaac 1st birthday


Happy Birthday my sweet, sick and snotty baby.

Stats: You weigh 24.2 lbs, love to eat oranges, oatmeal, yogurt and chicken. No steps or balancing on your own yet. If you want to be held, sometimes you will just sit up and cry until someone comes to get you (you have been spoiled by us all). You love to gnaw on your crib and there are teeth marks to prove it. Your hair sticks up in the back, just like Wesley's and it's still pretty thin, but your eyelashes are growing in! You have been sick for the last two weeks, so my smiley baby has gone into hibernation. The only things I see now are dry coughs, vomits, mocos, and tears.

It's hard to believe that an entire year has passed by since I was laboring with you in my belly in Maryland. What a long delivery you were for my back! The boys have loved you since they could feel you kicking inside my tummy, and your papa and I have loved you since...well...since before time began.

Thank you for coming to our family, for filling our hearts with love and laughter and for being the calm and low key baby that you are. Feliz Cumple










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Brother's Birthday

We celebrated Wesley's (6) and Isaac's (1) birthday together this year at a wide and spacious park. Invited were a few close friends of Wes and the Wilson family. I think it turned out well. Simple but fun.


Batman was the pinata this year. We had the park for entertainment, nachos and lemonade for snacks and a large chocolate Ben 10 sheet cake for dessert. Isaac was recovering from the stomach flu (which really hit him harder the following day), so he was very low key and I was surprised he even touched his cake. Wesley was busy playing with all his friends and cousins, which was his favorite part of the party.

After 2 hours (unlike Argentina where the b-day parties last 5+ hours), we loaded up all our gear and headed over to our place where we had a BBQ with the Wilson's and opened up our Christmas exchange gifts. It was kinda crazy with 20+ people all crammed into our downstairs, but it was worth it.

Gifts this year included Legos, Bakugan balls, a Kindergarten workbook (my favorite), a scooter, and Wolverine. Isaac got some clothing, floor toys, an Elmo puppet book and a his first haircut.























The snuggies were the best part.

Reflections

A look back at this year...2009

January
Gaithersburg, MD
Marc Isaac was born on January 16th.


February
Gaithersburg, MD
Baby Isaac was blessed by Jared.
March
Washington, DC
Grandpa Wilson, Joshua Molina, Jared and Wesley made the trip across the USA to move back to Arizona.
April
Surprise, AZ
Easter egg hunt at Sprouts
May
Scottsdale, AZ
5k Night Fun Run!
June
Surprise, AZ
A tearful good bye to the Pearce family; Adrienne, Arianne, April, Leslie
July
Santa Barbara, CA
A week vacation where Jared was now living
August
Phoenix, AZ
Happy bit 3-0 Adrienne!
September
Grand Canyon, AZ
October
Surprise, AZ
Darth Vader, pumpkin, Cpt Sparrow and a red hat lady for Halloween
November
Avondale, AZ
A fieldtrip with Austin to a pumpkin patch
December
Rosario, Argentina
Dulce de leche farm