So it's been awhile and the boys' are doing some new things:
Toby has his left front top tooth in. That makes 3. He is trying to get the right one in too and is a teething monster. Last week he had a cough (sounds like RSV) and fever and was incredibly fussy. I was working so Jesse brought him in so the other provider could take a look at him. Ear infections- both sides. Two now. His brother hasn't had a single one so this is new territory for us. He is on Amoxicillin and he hates taking medicine. We found a way to give it to him slowly that doesn't make me feel like I am torturing him.
He is a pretty happy baby most of the time. Since 48 hrs of antibiotics he is sleeping well again and that means so are we. He is crawling and getting up on everything. He is a super fast booger too. You blink and he is in another room. He is feeding himself better and is a good solids eater. He has been reluctant to try straws or any cup that isn't a bottle.
He hates binkies and prefers his thumb by far. Jesse Jay took to binkies during teething. Toby has thrown them. He has STRONG opinions about things and likes to make sure mom and dad understand clearly what his thoughts are.
He just LOVES Jesse Jay. Brother can take toys from him and most the time it doesn't bother him. He wants to do what he is doing and tries to crawl up on him- which (naturally) annoys Jesse Jay. I caught Jesse Jay subtly pushing Toby down off his chair and we've had a lot of talks about not pushing brother. This has only helped him get MORE subtle on how to get Toby off him without mother noticing. I feel like we are taking a step in the wrong direction on that one.
Toby can clap now, give high fives, and he mimics! We were all clicking our tongues- he joined in. We were dancing in the living room- he started dancing in his jumper. This morning Jesse Jay was saying "boo" and Toby was trying to imitate him (and got it right a few times too).
Jesse Jay is growing like a weed. I suddenly realized my tall guy was in high water jeans and I had nothing for him to grow into. Thank God for the 30% Kohl's coupon and we are back in business. My mom and sister are in town this week and we got to go to the outlet malls and shop and get him a decent wardrobe. My sister in law gave me some clothes she had been given as well. The incredible growing boy will NOT go naked. Phew...
Potty training is awful. He is enough interested to keep us optimistic, and enough not to be incredibly difficult and inconsistent. He is in this limbo of perpetual training. Gummy bears and M&M's are working as great incentives, but we are only HALF training. I won't go into details, but I'm sure you get my drift.
Jesse Jay is a little parrot. He loves to talk and learn. He watches his PBS shows and knows letters. We are working on ABC's and 123's. Sometimes he gets parts right. And sometimes the alphabet starts at "W, x, y, z." But it's so great he is excited about it.
Jesse (Sr) had his 28th birthday Monday. The kids were sick with these coughs and fevers and he stayed home taking care of them. We had a nice breakfast, but then I had to work. I felt bad his day wasn't super special- but we have celebrated a bunch the few days before and after. I got him the European Ticket to Ride Game and some Cinnamon Maple Syrup (honestly, the man LOVES maple syrup).
He has been busy with subbing and with the kids. These past couple weeks he has also been shampooing the carpets which look GREAT. The carpet before looked like we needed to have it replaced. Now it looks brand spankin' new. Only one more room to go.
I've been busy with work and working out. I have a couple ladies I meet up with three times a week and I've lost 6 pounds. I hope to keep going. But I feel thinner, my back is less painful, and I feel stronger. I still HATE 5 am- a lot.
It's getting late and I am getting very groggy. Goodnight.
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