I can't believe that my Grandma has already been gone 10 years. I still think of her often. She was such a strong-willed, independent woman, who embraced everything life handed her. She dealt with so many challenges and obstacles in her life, yet she was always in a carefree mood. Now that I am married with my own children I have a new found respect for her. I cannot imagine the pain she went through when she said good-bye to her oldest son or the emptiness she may have felt living without her husband for so many years.
I hope that my daughter Lyla Anne, named after my grandma, will grow up to be as strong-willed and independent as my grandma was. I hope that she has the courage to deal with life without letting life get her down. I hope someday she understands that she was named after a pretty amazing woman. And I hope my grandma knows how much she is missed.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Doctor's Orders
Whenever the kids have well checks at our pediatrician's office, they give us a checklist of things on topics of nutrition, development, safety, parenting, and appropriate toys.
As I scanned the Owen's list this time, I was pleased that we had already done one of the things on the "parenting" list: get a library card. Owen had asked the Librarian months ago when he could get his own card. The answer was when he was 5. When I reminded him of this shortly after his birthday he was very excited to get his card. He and I went alone so we could focus on the application process. I filled in everything, but made him write his own name where they asked for signature. He took his time and wrote both his first and last name on the line. Next, he received his card and again had to sign his name on the back of the card, which he did carefully. Finally, he was allowed to check out two items, next trip he could check out more, but he had to first prove he was responsible. He then chose two DVD's to check out. While we were in line he instructed me to stand by the door while he checked out all by himself. I obeyed and allowed him to have his moment, he kept looking back to make sure that I was really letting him do this on his own. He was very proud to check out his own materials!
And now, according to Doctor's orders, we need to be giving Owen some chores around the house. It's Doctor's orders, he can't argue with that right?
We were able to check on thing off Lyla's list too. For nutrition it states that we should be weaning off the bottle, Lyla is now a pro at the Sippy cup and does not use a bottle and really hasn't for over a month now!
As I scanned the Owen's list this time, I was pleased that we had already done one of the things on the "parenting" list: get a library card. Owen had asked the Librarian months ago when he could get his own card. The answer was when he was 5. When I reminded him of this shortly after his birthday he was very excited to get his card. He and I went alone so we could focus on the application process. I filled in everything, but made him write his own name where they asked for signature. He took his time and wrote both his first and last name on the line. Next, he received his card and again had to sign his name on the back of the card, which he did carefully. Finally, he was allowed to check out two items, next trip he could check out more, but he had to first prove he was responsible. He then chose two DVD's to check out. While we were in line he instructed me to stand by the door while he checked out all by himself. I obeyed and allowed him to have his moment, he kept looking back to make sure that I was really letting him do this on his own. He was very proud to check out his own materials!
And now, according to Doctor's orders, we need to be giving Owen some chores around the house. It's Doctor's orders, he can't argue with that right?
We were able to check on thing off Lyla's list too. For nutrition it states that we should be weaning off the bottle, Lyla is now a pro at the Sippy cup and does not use a bottle and really hasn't for over a month now!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
5 Year and 1 Year Check-ups
Since I have given up Facebook for Lent, I have to document my children's lives somewhere, ok besides their scrapbooks! So, looks like I may be blogging more during Lent.
Today, Owen and Lyla had their well checks. Owen weighed in at 55 pounds, which is above the 95th percentile.
He measured 48 inches or 4 feet, exactly. Again, putting him above the 95th percentile for height. 
Of course, we are not surprised by this as he has ALWAYS been in the 95th percentile! Owen was very cooperative with the nurse while he got weighed and measured, however, he didn't hear the instructions on where to stand to be measured because he had the IPod in his ears, but was obedient at taking the IPod out of his ears and was a good listener the rest of the time. He also got his eyes checked at this visit and has 20/20 vision. Looks like he was just telling us stories when he said he needed to wear my glasses to see better!
Lyla on the other hand, was not pleased about being weighed and measured. She is very outspoken and made sure everyone knew in the office that she was not pleased.
Lyla weighed in at 23 pounds 12 ounces, putting her in the 75-90th percentile. She measured 30.25 inches long, again placing her in the 75-90th percentile. I was actually surprised, I predicted she would be above the 95th percentile like her big brother this visit, but I was proven wrong!
Both check-ups went well. Owen joked around with the doctor, agreeing that he had Macaroni and Cheese in his ears, taking silly deep breaths when getting his lungs checked out, and letting the doctor know that examining his internal organs tickled! Lyla, on the other hand, does not discriminate on who she does not like touching her, she let the doctor know that she was not enjoying her visit! Both got a clean bill of health.
Owen was pleased to find out that he did not need an immunization shot and even more pleased to hear that he does not need another shot until he is 11! Lyla was not so lucky, she received 3 shots and did not care that these shots would keep her healthy, she screamed even before the shot was put in her arm.
Today, Owen and Lyla had their well checks. Owen weighed in at 55 pounds, which is above the 95th percentile.
He measured 48 inches or 4 feet, exactly. Again, putting him above the 95th percentile for height. 
Of course, we are not surprised by this as he has ALWAYS been in the 95th percentile! Owen was very cooperative with the nurse while he got weighed and measured, however, he didn't hear the instructions on where to stand to be measured because he had the IPod in his ears, but was obedient at taking the IPod out of his ears and was a good listener the rest of the time. He also got his eyes checked at this visit and has 20/20 vision. Looks like he was just telling us stories when he said he needed to wear my glasses to see better! Lyla on the other hand, was not pleased about being weighed and measured. She is very outspoken and made sure everyone knew in the office that she was not pleased.
Lyla weighed in at 23 pounds 12 ounces, putting her in the 75-90th percentile. She measured 30.25 inches long, again placing her in the 75-90th percentile. I was actually surprised, I predicted she would be above the 95th percentile like her big brother this visit, but I was proven wrong! Both check-ups went well. Owen joked around with the doctor, agreeing that he had Macaroni and Cheese in his ears, taking silly deep breaths when getting his lungs checked out, and letting the doctor know that examining his internal organs tickled! Lyla, on the other hand, does not discriminate on who she does not like touching her, she let the doctor know that she was not enjoying her visit! Both got a clean bill of health.
Owen was pleased to find out that he did not need an immunization shot and even more pleased to hear that he does not need another shot until he is 11! Lyla was not so lucky, she received 3 shots and did not care that these shots would keep her healthy, she screamed even before the shot was put in her arm.
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