So Thursday night was a long one. Marley continued to throw up on and off until about 3:30 am. His tummy was pretty empty after the first couple of times, so it was mostly dry heaving. Poor baby. Jeff was already planning on staying home with him on Friday (as he will every Friday), but I still had to go to work on, like, 3 hours of sleep.
Friday and Saturday he seemed totally fine. Then, it started again. Saturday night was like a repeat of Thursday. This time it was about 11:00 pm when he woke up puking. *Sigh* I don't know what's going on, but we suspect that we just rushed him back to his normal diet when we should have taken things a lot slower. He just seemed to be so much better. We'll see how he does on Sunday, but we may decide to keep him home from school on Monday. 'Tis the season, eh?
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Joy of Puke
Marley's sick. I knew it would happen now that he's a daycare kid, but it's only day three! Okay, so he probably didn't get it from the daycare. In fact, since he didn't have a fever, I'm sort of thinking it could be something he ate.
He woke up crying at 10:00 tonight, and when I went up to check on him I smelled it. Uh-oh. He threw up in the worst possible spot: right between the beds. He managed to get it all over both his sheets and ours, two pillows, two bears, and two blankets. It ran down the sides of the mattresses and got into the bed frames and on the carpet. It was also all over the wall next to the headboard. Not to mention on Marley's jammies and in his hair.
Jeff was at a soccer game, so I grabbed Mars, stripped him down, and we jumped into the shower together. I managed to get him freshly diapered and in clean jammies just in time for him to puke everywhere again. At least we were in the bathroom that time. After that I got smart and skipped the jammies altogether.
We were able to get him back to sleep on the couch pretty easily after Jeff got home (he was SO tired). And then the cleaning began. Now I'm just waiting for the first load of laundry to finish so I can put in the second (yes, he puked on TWO laundry loads worth of stuff). Then, I'll just hope that he stays asleep for the rest of the night.
He woke up crying at 10:00 tonight, and when I went up to check on him I smelled it. Uh-oh. He threw up in the worst possible spot: right between the beds. He managed to get it all over both his sheets and ours, two pillows, two bears, and two blankets. It ran down the sides of the mattresses and got into the bed frames and on the carpet. It was also all over the wall next to the headboard. Not to mention on Marley's jammies and in his hair.
Jeff was at a soccer game, so I grabbed Mars, stripped him down, and we jumped into the shower together. I managed to get him freshly diapered and in clean jammies just in time for him to puke everywhere again. At least we were in the bathroom that time. After that I got smart and skipped the jammies altogether.
We were able to get him back to sleep on the couch pretty easily after Jeff got home (he was SO tired). And then the cleaning began. Now I'm just waiting for the first load of laundry to finish so I can put in the second (yes, he puked on TWO laundry loads worth of stuff). Then, I'll just hope that he stays asleep for the rest of the night.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Whoopsie
Can you tell school has started? Yikes! I'm really behind in my updates. School is in full swing for me - and for Marley. That's right! Mars started "school" on Tuesday. I will update with pictures (I have to take some first). Marley didn't cry when we dropped him off on either day. He simply waved and said, "Bye!" I think it was because we had been looking at photos of all the kids (and learning their names), the teachers, and the classroom beforehand. Jena was quite amused when, on the first day, Marley began saying the names of all the other kids:) His teachers, Jena and Carrie, send parents an email update every day on his group, the Beetles (1-2 year olds). The Centipedes are the 2.5-4 year olds. Here's what she said about Marley's first two days.
Day 1: Tuesday, September 15
Naps:
Marley went home to nap
Eli 1:15-3:30
Layla 11-1pm
Today we welcomed a new friend, Marley Franklin, and his parents, Dawn and Jeff. We had a small group today. Grace had a stay home day with her mom. Finn is out visiting with his grandparents. Marley, Eli, and Layla were exited to get out for a neighborhood walk in the buggy. We stopped and played at the pocket park, visited a construction site, and walked through Thriftway to see the sights and share a bagel. Upon our return we played in the yard in the sensory tables (still filled with birdseed) and practiced blowing bubbles. We came in and sat for a short circle time and learned some new songs. Marley was still really interested in the new environment so we had some more free play before lunch. Eli and Marley chased each other around the climber and underneath it, colored with markers, and drove cars down the ramp with Carrie.
We will really be focusing on self-help skills over these next few weeks. Specifically we are taking extra time for training in hand washing, fastening and unfastening shoes and coats, and cleaning up our toys and dishes.
Day 2: Wednesday, September 16
Naps:
Marley 1:05-3:00
Reid 1:10-3:30
Layla 12:45-4:00
Grace 1:10-2:35
We have temporarily altered our daily schedule a bit so that the Beetles and Centipedes are not using the classroom for circle time together, which is a bit too distracting for my group right now. Until both groups get acquainted with class time we will be taking our walk first from 10-11 and then having our class time before lunch from 11-12 while the older kids are on their walk.
We headed out for a walk to the Lincoln Park Pea Patch this morning. Reid, Marley, Grace, and Layla really enjoyed running up and down the paths and hiding from each other in the tall plants. A nice man playing tennis nearby gave each child a tennis ball to play with. We found a potato bug and took turns holding it and watching it crawl around on our hands.
For circle time we sang our hello songs again and then turned some music on for dancing w/ scarves. We practiced jumping, clapping and stomping. After lunch the group read stories with Carrie and then all went off to sleep. It was Marley's first time sleeping on a mat and he had no issues, hugged his bear and was the first one asleep.
Day 1: Tuesday, September 15
Naps:
Marley went home to nap
Eli 1:15-3:30
Layla 11-1pm
Today we welcomed a new friend, Marley Franklin, and his parents, Dawn and Jeff. We had a small group today. Grace had a stay home day with her mom. Finn is out visiting with his grandparents. Marley, Eli, and Layla were exited to get out for a neighborhood walk in the buggy. We stopped and played at the pocket park, visited a construction site, and walked through Thriftway to see the sights and share a bagel. Upon our return we played in the yard in the sensory tables (still filled with birdseed) and practiced blowing bubbles. We came in and sat for a short circle time and learned some new songs. Marley was still really interested in the new environment so we had some more free play before lunch. Eli and Marley chased each other around the climber and underneath it, colored with markers, and drove cars down the ramp with Carrie.
We will really be focusing on self-help skills over these next few weeks. Specifically we are taking extra time for training in hand washing, fastening and unfastening shoes and coats, and cleaning up our toys and dishes.
Day 2: Wednesday, September 16
Naps:
Marley 1:05-3:00
Reid 1:10-3:30
Layla 12:45-4:00
Grace 1:10-2:35
We have temporarily altered our daily schedule a bit so that the Beetles and Centipedes are not using the classroom for circle time together, which is a bit too distracting for my group right now. Until both groups get acquainted with class time we will be taking our walk first from 10-11 and then having our class time before lunch from 11-12 while the older kids are on their walk.
We headed out for a walk to the Lincoln Park Pea Patch this morning. Reid, Marley, Grace, and Layla really enjoyed running up and down the paths and hiding from each other in the tall plants. A nice man playing tennis nearby gave each child a tennis ball to play with. We found a potato bug and took turns holding it and watching it crawl around on our hands.
For circle time we sang our hello songs again and then turned some music on for dancing w/ scarves. We practiced jumping, clapping and stomping. After lunch the group read stories with Carrie and then all went off to sleep. It was Marley's first time sleeping on a mat and he had no issues, hugged his bear and was the first one asleep.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Marley's Trip to Vashon Island
Tomorrow is the first day of school, and I've hardly been able to spend any time at all getting my classroom ready. So, when my friends and fellow Highlands teachers, Nancy and Debbie, casually offered to take Mars off my hands for the day, I jumped at the opportunity! I got my room all set up, and Marley had a great time riding the ferry and feeding the animals at Nancy's sister's mini-farm on Vashon Island. Nancy, I hope you don't mind me sharing your photos. Enjoy!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
What else is new?
So, you're probably wondering what else we did with our summer since our big trip only lasted about three weeks. I've been wondering the same thing myself. Monday is the official end of summer for me. I go back to work full time, and the kiddos arrive on Wednesday. As usual, the summer has absolutely flown by! Here's some of what we've been doing:
1. Pest Control: We have termites. They are the slow-eating kind, so we're hoping that they haven't done too much real damage to our house. We've been cleaning out our storage room, where they've been hanging out, so that we can have someone get in there and spray. It's a total pain, and has taken up way too much of my precious summer!
2. Childcare Hunt: Jeff is planning to add more days to his work schedule, and that means we need daycare for Marley. This has been super depressing for me - I can't tell you how many times I've threatened to quit my job this week! Although many tears were shed in the process, I'm pretty sure we've found a place we love. We brought Marley there for a visit and he had a blast running around with the other kids. We're still working out the schedule, but right now it looks like he will start in October and go three days a week. I think this will be really good for him. *Sniff* At least that's what I keep telling myself!
3. Auntie Sarah's Visit: The only reason I was able to stay somewhat sane during the search for childcare was that my amazing sister was here. She watched Marley while I made phone calls. She came along to check places out with me. And most importantly, she gave me lots of hugs while I sobbed in despair! It was hard to let her go, especially because Mars was getting so used to having her around. Luckily, we're planning a family get-together in October, so we won't have to wait too long to see her again!
4. No Longer a Teen: Most importantly this summer, Mars turned 20 months old! He is growing up so fast right before our very eyes. Here's a little of what Marley is like at 20 month old:
*Wears 18-24 month clothing.
*Loves to accessorize (hats, shoes, glasses, jewelry)
*Knows some of his ABC's, and tries really hard to sing along with the alphabet song.
*Knows some of his numbers - he surprised us by counting to six today! Correctly!
*Can recognize a stop sign and a stop light, and likes to point them out to us while we're driving.
*Can correctly identify crows, pigeons, and sea gulls (and can imitate corresponding sounds)
*Can speak in four word sentences (yesterday he said, "I spy dirty clothes." Great.).
*Loves to play "I Spy".
*Can jump with both feet (only about an inch off the ground, but is very proud of himself nonetheless).
*Can build a tower seven blocks high before the urge to knock it down overcomes him.
*Is no longer breastfeeding as of the end of July (his choice, not mine).
*Is very good with a spoon.
*Sleeps in his crib, which is sidecaring our bed.
*Is still wearing cloth diapers.
*Uses mostly spoken words rather than sign language any more. (He still loves Signing Time, though and we are always trying to learn new signs).
*Can go up the stairs and down the slide all by himself at the park.
*Favorite foods include: broccoli, edamame (soy beans), peaches, pizza, strawberries, Pirate's Booty, yogurt, chicken, french fries, and spaghetti.
*Loves to sing, dance, read, play with cars, swim, go to the beach, and play at the park.
*Amazes us daily with all his new accomplishments!
1. Pest Control: We have termites. They are the slow-eating kind, so we're hoping that they haven't done too much real damage to our house. We've been cleaning out our storage room, where they've been hanging out, so that we can have someone get in there and spray. It's a total pain, and has taken up way too much of my precious summer!
2. Childcare Hunt: Jeff is planning to add more days to his work schedule, and that means we need daycare for Marley. This has been super depressing for me - I can't tell you how many times I've threatened to quit my job this week! Although many tears were shed in the process, I'm pretty sure we've found a place we love. We brought Marley there for a visit and he had a blast running around with the other kids. We're still working out the schedule, but right now it looks like he will start in October and go three days a week. I think this will be really good for him. *Sniff* At least that's what I keep telling myself!
3. Auntie Sarah's Visit: The only reason I was able to stay somewhat sane during the search for childcare was that my amazing sister was here. She watched Marley while I made phone calls. She came along to check places out with me. And most importantly, she gave me lots of hugs while I sobbed in despair! It was hard to let her go, especially because Mars was getting so used to having her around. Luckily, we're planning a family get-together in October, so we won't have to wait too long to see her again!
4. No Longer a Teen: Most importantly this summer, Mars turned 20 months old! He is growing up so fast right before our very eyes. Here's a little of what Marley is like at 20 month old:
*Wears 18-24 month clothing.
*Loves to accessorize (hats, shoes, glasses, jewelry)
*Knows some of his ABC's, and tries really hard to sing along with the alphabet song.
*Knows some of his numbers - he surprised us by counting to six today! Correctly!
*Can recognize a stop sign and a stop light, and likes to point them out to us while we're driving.
*Can correctly identify crows, pigeons, and sea gulls (and can imitate corresponding sounds)
*Can speak in four word sentences (yesterday he said, "I spy dirty clothes." Great.).
*Loves to play "I Spy".
*Can jump with both feet (only about an inch off the ground, but is very proud of himself nonetheless).
*Can build a tower seven blocks high before the urge to knock it down overcomes him.
*Is no longer breastfeeding as of the end of July (his choice, not mine).
*Is very good with a spoon.
*Sleeps in his crib, which is sidecaring our bed.
*Is still wearing cloth diapers.
*Uses mostly spoken words rather than sign language any more. (He still loves Signing Time, though and we are always trying to learn new signs).
*Can go up the stairs and down the slide all by himself at the park.
*Favorite foods include: broccoli, edamame (soy beans), peaches, pizza, strawberries, Pirate's Booty, yogurt, chicken, french fries, and spaghetti.
*Loves to sing, dance, read, play with cars, swim, go to the beach, and play at the park.
*Amazes us daily with all his new accomplishments!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Part III: The Cote d'Azur
This was the part of our trip where we planned on relaxing, eating, and playing at the beach. The vacation, within the vacation, if you will. We stayed in Villefranche-sur-Mer, at the same hotel Jeff and I stayed at on our honeymoon. Here's the view from our balcony.
And the waterfront promenade where we frequented an excellent gelateria.
We ate at this restaurant twice during our stay. The children who lived nearby came out to play and gave Jada and Marley balloons.
We walked around, shopped, and ate in Eze. It was just a short bus ride from Villefranche.
Jeff and I decided to walk down the sea-view trail (about a 45 minute hike). Marley kept busy by pointing out all the things he could see (boat, sky). Poor kid couldn't see much back there.
Another day, Jeff and I hiked along the Cap d'Ail trail. Marley pretty much slept the whole time. We stayed in a hostel here the very first time we visited France in 1999. Walking along this trail and seeing the hostel brought back lots of fond memories.
And of course, we had to go into Nice. We visited a lovely park overlooking the city (complete with jugglers). We walked through old Nice and I was reminded how much I really enjoy that part of the city.
It was a wonderful five days on the coast, followed by a hellish journey home. And here we are! Thanks for bearing with me though my v-e-r-y drawn out recap of our trip!
And the waterfront promenade where we frequented an excellent gelateria.
We ate at this restaurant twice during our stay. The children who lived nearby came out to play and gave Jada and Marley balloons.
We walked around, shopped, and ate in Eze. It was just a short bus ride from Villefranche.
Jeff and I decided to walk down the sea-view trail (about a 45 minute hike). Marley kept busy by pointing out all the things he could see (boat, sky). Poor kid couldn't see much back there.
Another day, Jeff and I hiked along the Cap d'Ail trail. Marley pretty much slept the whole time. We stayed in a hostel here the very first time we visited France in 1999. Walking along this trail and seeing the hostel brought back lots of fond memories.
And of course, we had to go into Nice. We visited a lovely park overlooking the city (complete with jugglers). We walked through old Nice and I was reminded how much I really enjoy that part of the city.
It was a wonderful five days on the coast, followed by a hellish journey home. And here we are! Thanks for bearing with me though my v-e-r-y drawn out recap of our trip!
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