We are at almost a foot of snow from 12/24 through 12/26. The boys finally got to play in it today. It is light and powdery and not too cold outside. They both loved it. In fact, Ben is steadier on snow than on normal flat flooring. Silly rabbit.
Everyone is doing well. Back to work Monday. Weekends are not long enough!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!
Ben and Jack love Christmas.
Jack opened everything this year and had genuine excitement.
Ben didn't like opening, but he loved playing!
After killing 5 fish on Christmas Eve, 1 Crowntail Betta survived...so far.
Ben LOVES his fishy!
The last minute superhero toys were a huge hit. How the heck does Jack know who Iron Man is??
Jack and Ben have watched Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas 10 times...so far. Good thing Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas is on later today.
Taylor and I did not do gifts for each other this year, only the boys. So, no Lost Season 5 for me....oh well.
It is a White Christmas...and still coming down.
Food was good. Great Korean stuff, my stuff was so so.
The kids are happy, so Christmas was good.
Jack opened everything this year and had genuine excitement.
Ben didn't like opening, but he loved playing!
After killing 5 fish on Christmas Eve, 1 Crowntail Betta survived...so far.
Ben LOVES his fishy!
The last minute superhero toys were a huge hit. How the heck does Jack know who Iron Man is??
Jack and Ben have watched Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas 10 times...so far. Good thing Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas is on later today.
Taylor and I did not do gifts for each other this year, only the boys. So, no Lost Season 5 for me....oh well.
It is a White Christmas...and still coming down.
Food was good. Great Korean stuff, my stuff was so so.
The kids are happy, so Christmas was good.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Christmas Pageant 2009
Ben got to join his brother in this year's daycare Chriatmas show. Neither sang nor danced. Buncha crumb bums.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Syd the Kyd
It has been too long since Sydney Lim was born and we have not posted anything.
She is as sweet as her sisters. Ben and Jack have a new friend and partner in crime.
She is as sweet as her sisters. Ben and Jack have a new friend and partner in crime.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Ben Box
There are not enough hours in the day to spend with these guys. As annoying or aggravating they can be, they are also loving and exhilarating and sweet little bundles of frustration.
Love them.
Love them.
Monday, December 07, 2009
Gabba Gabba Hey!
Jack enjoyed his first concert. He did not get scared or freak out. He did grind his jaw a bit (as you can see in one of the photos), but he loosened up and danced and played along with the stage show. He enjoyed it and, as usual, liked it more after it was ending. Sigh.
But, the show was well done. For fans of Yo Gabba Gabba it was exactly like the show. It was interactive, had all the big songs (and some new ones), the guest stars, and lots of fun. DJ Lance and Biz Markie took photos with fans after, but Jack didn't want to wait.
Next year we want to do it again and bring Ben. He was too small this year but next year they can dance in the aisles together. It is only a matter of time before they want to see a movie in the theater!
But, the show was well done. For fans of Yo Gabba Gabba it was exactly like the show. It was interactive, had all the big songs (and some new ones), the guest stars, and lots of fun. DJ Lance and Biz Markie took photos with fans after, but Jack didn't want to wait.
Next year we want to do it again and bring Ben. He was too small this year but next year they can dance in the aisles together. It is only a matter of time before they want to see a movie in the theater!
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Friday, December 04, 2009
Jack's First Concert
Tomorrow we are taking Jack to his first concert.I know he is either going to be freaked out or love it. He has always been into Yo Gabba Gabba and now he will see the real thing. From what I have heard they allow cameras in the show so we may get some pictures. I know Jack will want a shirt or a toy. We will have to bring something back for Ben as well.
Maybe next year they can both go to Sesame Street or Thomas on stage. Or, maybe Yo Gabba Gabba will come back.
I am excited.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Double Day Care
Today was Ben’s first day at Day Care.
Jack has been asking for him to go along for a while now and every morning Ben would cry as Jack and I left for school. As the day approached that Ben would actually be going, Jack asked more and more. Well, the day is here.
Taylor and I had trouble letting Jack go. She had it worse than me. He was the first, the baby, and a stranger was caring for him. But, as time went by and we saw the benefits of him going we both grew at ease with it. We would still prefer to stay at home, but economically this is the way it has to be right now. I could do without all the illnesses and ear infections that were undoubtedly the result of daycare exposure, but you cannot fault the learning and social skills Jack gained and which Ben needs to foster.
But, we knew that having Sam care for Ben was not the permanent solution. She has been an absolute godsend and saved us the difficulty of sending an infant to daycare. Because of this, Ben has been much healthier than Jack was. But Ben needs to grow. He needs more words and more friends and things that Sam is just not able to provide in a home setting. She has her own life that she needs to develop and it is not fair for us to prevent her from doing that.
She will still be watching them 2 days a week, so this is not 100% day care or 100% home. It is nice that Taylor and I are able to work from home and get the best of both worlds. This also lets Sam return to a “real life” of school and work while also being an integral part of the lives of her nephews who love her so much.
I have already checked in with the day care to see if Ben’s screaming and biting and stranger danger have been problems. It is not even noon yet. I was prepared for a sad phone call.
“Hello, it is Jack and Ben’s dad.”
“Checking in on Ben?”
“Yeah….is he okay?”
“Yes, he just finished making a turkey. He got the marker on his hands, but we helped him.”
“Has he been screaming or crying?”
“No, not at all. He is doing great.”
Big surprises come in big fat round packages.
Jack has been asking for him to go along for a while now and every morning Ben would cry as Jack and I left for school. As the day approached that Ben would actually be going, Jack asked more and more. Well, the day is here.
Taylor and I had trouble letting Jack go. She had it worse than me. He was the first, the baby, and a stranger was caring for him. But, as time went by and we saw the benefits of him going we both grew at ease with it. We would still prefer to stay at home, but economically this is the way it has to be right now. I could do without all the illnesses and ear infections that were undoubtedly the result of daycare exposure, but you cannot fault the learning and social skills Jack gained and which Ben needs to foster.
But, we knew that having Sam care for Ben was not the permanent solution. She has been an absolute godsend and saved us the difficulty of sending an infant to daycare. Because of this, Ben has been much healthier than Jack was. But Ben needs to grow. He needs more words and more friends and things that Sam is just not able to provide in a home setting. She has her own life that she needs to develop and it is not fair for us to prevent her from doing that.
She will still be watching them 2 days a week, so this is not 100% day care or 100% home. It is nice that Taylor and I are able to work from home and get the best of both worlds. This also lets Sam return to a “real life” of school and work while also being an integral part of the lives of her nephews who love her so much.
I have already checked in with the day care to see if Ben’s screaming and biting and stranger danger have been problems. It is not even noon yet. I was prepared for a sad phone call.
“Hello, it is Jack and Ben’s dad.”
“Checking in on Ben?”
“Yeah….is he okay?”
“Yes, he just finished making a turkey. He got the marker on his hands, but we helped him.”
“Has he been screaming or crying?”
“No, not at all. He is doing great.”
Big surprises come in big fat round packages.
Monday, November 09, 2009
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Halloween 2009
Great Halloween with the boys this year. The Lims joined us and the cousins got to trick or treat together for the first time. This was Ben's first legit Halloween in costume as last year he was only months old. It was very cold but Ben braved through it the entire way. Jack got tired halfway through (2 blocks of houses, essentially). All the kids made out with a good bucket worth of candy.
No trick or treaters at our house...again. But that means more Kit Kats and Snickers for us!
It was nice hanging with everyone together. Now, on to Thanksgiving. I have to begin the calls to find out when Popeye's turkeys go on sale!
No trick or treaters at our house...again. But that means more Kit Kats and Snickers for us!
It was nice hanging with everyone together. Now, on to Thanksgiving. I have to begin the calls to find out when Popeye's turkeys go on sale!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Jack Doesn't Stop Until He Gets Enough!
Jack loves to dance. Michael Jackson is his favorite. Here he lets loose for the entire length of the song with every dance move he has, plus some new ones.
Yes, he was very sweaty afterwards.
Yes, he was very sweaty afterwards.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Ben the Garbage Can
Ben can put away a meal. And how.
He eats like a maniac, the opposite of Jack at that age. He tries ANYTHING.
It is an adventure eating with these boys. They run up the grocery bill. Sigh. The price of having boys.
He eats like a maniac, the opposite of Jack at that age. He tries ANYTHING.
It is an adventure eating with these boys. They run up the grocery bill. Sigh. The price of having boys.
Friday, October 23, 2009
The Wolf Suit
I would love to get this for Jack! The movie was fantastic and he LOVES the book. Too bad they are on back-order until after Halloween. This is not the "official" costume but it looks close enough. Plus, anything more than the $75 this costs is ridiculous (Even $75 is pretty pricey!)Click here for the website selling the costume.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Silent Month
Wow, it has been over a month since this blog was updated. That is not good. So, here is a quick recap.PREVIOUSLY ON "THE MAIDY BOYS"
Jack and Ben got flu shots.
Both now have runny noses.
Jack and Ben went to the Pumpkin Patch with the cousins and friends.
Grannie and Pop Pop visited from Florida.
Jack had a Tae Kwon Do birthday party.
Both boys are in the upper 90th Percentile for EVERYTHING.
Jack and Ben fight.
Jack and Ben get along great.
Jack moved to the 3 year old room at daycare.
Jack peed and pooped in the potty.
Jack has not done it again.
Ben now says "Go Cubs Go," "No," and "Banana."
Jack is going as Buzz Lightyear for Halloween.
Ben is going as Yoda for Halloween.
Jack had his first bloody nose(s).
Jack and Ben have had no trouble on the bunk beds.
Ben is getting rid his morning nap.
Ben hates chocolate and sweet treats (what a crazy man!).
Ben LOVES pecan pie!
Jack holds entire conversations very clearly.
Jack and Ben miss their grandparents.
Jack and Ben are happy Grandma Park lives close by.
Ben is less dependent on his Gomoh these days.
Jack and Ben are doing well.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
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