Thursday, August 12, 2010
Fashion Police
This guy thinks he is the fashion police.
He does not like if there is a string hanging from a seam on his or other people's clothes. He does not like it if Brian has a shirt unbuttoned over his undershirt (don't worry, Brian doesn't go out like that or anything - it's just when he's getting dressed or undressed and Carter freaks out if he doesn't button it quick enough). He really doesn't like it if my bra strap is showing. He makes sure everyone's shirt is pulled down completely and not showing any skin (he didn't like when he could see some of my belly when I was pregnant - he was the only one short enough though to see under my shirt!).
Carter also HATES it when his face or hands are dirty. If he gets any food on his hands while eating, they have to be wiped clean IMMEDIATELY. He's almost as adamant about his face being clean. Today when we were playing outside, Carter's hands were wet from the pool. We started playing with chalk and he got very upset that his hands changed colors and had to get them cleaned off right away (there was a lot of screaming!).
Sometimes I think Carter is a little OCD. But he can also make a mess and love it. He's very good at dumping a box full of toys and just leaving them on the floor. He will sometimes line up his trucks or other toys but that's about as much order as he has in him.
Overall, I think he's just silly.
He does not like if there is a string hanging from a seam on his or other people's clothes. He does not like it if Brian has a shirt unbuttoned over his undershirt (don't worry, Brian doesn't go out like that or anything - it's just when he's getting dressed or undressed and Carter freaks out if he doesn't button it quick enough). He really doesn't like it if my bra strap is showing. He makes sure everyone's shirt is pulled down completely and not showing any skin (he didn't like when he could see some of my belly when I was pregnant - he was the only one short enough though to see under my shirt!).
Carter also HATES it when his face or hands are dirty. If he gets any food on his hands while eating, they have to be wiped clean IMMEDIATELY. He's almost as adamant about his face being clean. Today when we were playing outside, Carter's hands were wet from the pool. We started playing with chalk and he got very upset that his hands changed colors and had to get them cleaned off right away (there was a lot of screaming!).
Sometimes I think Carter is a little OCD. But he can also make a mess and love it. He's very good at dumping a box full of toys and just leaving them on the floor. He will sometimes line up his trucks or other toys but that's about as much order as he has in him.
Overall, I think he's just silly.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Exercise
I had my 6 week postpartum appointment yesterday and have been cleared to exercise. Woohoo!
So I took the boys running this morning. We did 2.15 miles (which is 2 loops in the back section of our neighborhood). I only walked the last bit of 2 big hills and finished in 25 minutes and 19 seconds. It wasn't fast but it was the first time I've run in a very long time, I was pushing two kids, and I'm carrying a lot of extra weight.
I'm at 142 lbs right now. I was 119 lbs when I got pregnant with Rylan so that's 23 lbs to go (though I'd love to get to 115). I think I was 164 lbs the day Rylan was born so I'm down 22 lbs. I haven't done anything though these past 6 weeks. No exercise and I've been eating a ton.
Hopefully exercise and watching what I eat a little bit will jumpstart my weight loss. Though I'm pretty sure the skin on my belly isn't going to recover. My doctor seemed to agree with me when I jokingly said I am going to need a tummy tuck. I just got too big with Rylan and have so much extra skin.
After Carter was born, I signed up for a half-marathon to keep me motivated to exercise. This time I think I'm going to sign up for the Cross Knox 10 Miler which is in 2 months (on 10-10-10). The race is almost entirely on greenways through and around downtown Knoxville. I've always wanted to do this race (I think this is the 4th year they are having the race) but have always had something else going on (or been too pregnant).
So I took the boys running this morning. We did 2.15 miles (which is 2 loops in the back section of our neighborhood). I only walked the last bit of 2 big hills and finished in 25 minutes and 19 seconds. It wasn't fast but it was the first time I've run in a very long time, I was pushing two kids, and I'm carrying a lot of extra weight.
I'm at 142 lbs right now. I was 119 lbs when I got pregnant with Rylan so that's 23 lbs to go (though I'd love to get to 115). I think I was 164 lbs the day Rylan was born so I'm down 22 lbs. I haven't done anything though these past 6 weeks. No exercise and I've been eating a ton.
Hopefully exercise and watching what I eat a little bit will jumpstart my weight loss. Though I'm pretty sure the skin on my belly isn't going to recover. My doctor seemed to agree with me when I jokingly said I am going to need a tummy tuck. I just got too big with Rylan and have so much extra skin.
After Carter was born, I signed up for a half-marathon to keep me motivated to exercise. This time I think I'm going to sign up for the Cross Knox 10 Miler which is in 2 months (on 10-10-10). The race is almost entirely on greenways through and around downtown Knoxville. I've always wanted to do this race (I think this is the 4th year they are having the race) but have always had something else going on (or been too pregnant).
Monday, August 9, 2010
Rylan's First Bottle
Brian tried to give Rylan his first bottle (other than the little bit of supplementing we did when he was a few days old) last night. Brian was able to get him sucking on it after a few minutes, but he wasn't really pulling anything out of it. After about 15 minutes, he'd eaten less than half an ounce.
Rylan may have been tired so Brian will probably try another bottle with him this weekend earlier in the day. Hopefully we'll be more successful!
Rylan may have been tired so Brian will probably try another bottle with him this weekend earlier in the day. Hopefully we'll be more successful!
Jan's Visit
My dad's wife, Jan, was able to squeeze in a short visit with us last night. She was teaching a class in western North Carolina that ended Sunday afternoon so she drove to Knoxville after the class and stayed with us last night.
She didn't get to come up here when Rylan was born so this was the first time she's met him.
Carter had lots of fun having another person around that would give him their complete attention. He didn't give Jan a chance to even hold Rylan once he was up from his nap!
She didn't get to come up here when Rylan was born so this was the first time she's met him.
Carter had lots of fun having another person around that would give him their complete attention. He didn't give Jan a chance to even hold Rylan once he was up from his nap!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Play-doh & Other Stuff
Yesterday I got out the Play-doh toy we got at the Target toy clearance. This was the first time Carter has ever played with Play-doh. Carter wasn't really sure what to do with it at first, but he seemed to like it eventually.
I had to put the Play-doh away once he decided he was really hungry and wanted to eat it (he'd fallen asleep in the car right before lunch and didn't want anything to eat when he got up a few hours later).
This morning we worked in the yard (cut the grass, trimmed bushes, etc) and got new brakes for my car. We had nothing else planned for the day but it was really hot outside (as usual) and we didn't want to have Rylan outside for too long (we're really looking forward to fall right now so we can start hiking again).
We needed to get Charlotte a new tag so we decided to take a trip to Petco. Carter had so much fun looking at all the animals. They have ferrets, parakeets, tons of fish, frogs, lizards, hamsters, and more.
I felt a little lame using the pet store as Carter's fun outing for the day, but we just couldn't think of anything else.
We went to dinner at a sit-down restaurant for the first time tonight with both boys. Granted, it was just a Mexican restaurant so it was fast, but we were still nervous about both boys making it through dinner (especially since Carter refused to take an afternoon nap).
Luckily, both boys did great and we got to enjoy our dinner (as much as we could while rocking Rylan in his carseat and feeding Carter his dinner the whole time).
On the way home, we had to go by Rocky Hill Elementary School so we decided to check out their playground.
I tried to keep Rylan in the shade while Brian played with Carter. The playground was actually really nice and worked out well even for Carter (a lot of playgrounds are still just too big for him).
Brian put Carter on a regular swing for the first time and Carter did great. He even instinctively pumped his legs correctly to try to move more. I told Brian it was because he's seen the episode of Special Agent Oso (a cartoon on Playhouse Disney) that teaches you how to swing! (I'm just trying to make myself feel better for letting Carter watch a little more TV now that we have Rylan.)
While Brian gave Carter his bath tonight, I gave Rylan a bath. He did much better during this bath - no crying, peeing, or pooping!
Look at the belly and arms on this kid!
Rylan still has his dimples!
I had to put the Play-doh away once he decided he was really hungry and wanted to eat it (he'd fallen asleep in the car right before lunch and didn't want anything to eat when he got up a few hours later).
This morning we worked in the yard (cut the grass, trimmed bushes, etc) and got new brakes for my car. We had nothing else planned for the day but it was really hot outside (as usual) and we didn't want to have Rylan outside for too long (we're really looking forward to fall right now so we can start hiking again).
We needed to get Charlotte a new tag so we decided to take a trip to Petco. Carter had so much fun looking at all the animals. They have ferrets, parakeets, tons of fish, frogs, lizards, hamsters, and more.
I felt a little lame using the pet store as Carter's fun outing for the day, but we just couldn't think of anything else.
We went to dinner at a sit-down restaurant for the first time tonight with both boys. Granted, it was just a Mexican restaurant so it was fast, but we were still nervous about both boys making it through dinner (especially since Carter refused to take an afternoon nap).
Luckily, both boys did great and we got to enjoy our dinner (as much as we could while rocking Rylan in his carseat and feeding Carter his dinner the whole time).
On the way home, we had to go by Rocky Hill Elementary School so we decided to check out their playground.
I tried to keep Rylan in the shade while Brian played with Carter. The playground was actually really nice and worked out well even for Carter (a lot of playgrounds are still just too big for him).
Brian put Carter on a regular swing for the first time and Carter did great. He even instinctively pumped his legs correctly to try to move more. I told Brian it was because he's seen the episode of Special Agent Oso (a cartoon on Playhouse Disney) that teaches you how to swing! (I'm just trying to make myself feel better for letting Carter watch a little more TV now that we have Rylan.)
While Brian gave Carter his bath tonight, I gave Rylan a bath. He did much better during this bath - no crying, peeing, or pooping!
Look at the belly and arms on this kid!
Rylan still has his dimples!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Rylan Update
Rylan really likes the mobile in his crib. Carter was never that interested in it, but I can put Rylan down in his crib and he'll happily watch it for 20 minutes (most of the time).
Rylan has also started making noises other than crying and grunting. Sort of the beginnings of cooing.
Rylan is sort of starting to smile (as you can see in the video). Since he was born, he'd often smile right after falling asleep. He's not smiling at us or in response to something we do for him yet, but he's randomly smiling more often when awake.
Rylan has some crazy gas. You can hear him upstairs when he's downstairs it's so forceful and loud. It gets him so upset too! Poor guy!
Rylan is losing more of his dark hair. It's mainly just on the back of his head now. He definitely doesn't look as silly anymore. He still has a little of it on the top of his ears but that's starting to fall out too (thank goodness!).
Rylan has also started making noises other than crying and grunting. Sort of the beginnings of cooing.
Rylan is sort of starting to smile (as you can see in the video). Since he was born, he'd often smile right after falling asleep. He's not smiling at us or in response to something we do for him yet, but he's randomly smiling more often when awake.
Rylan has some crazy gas. You can hear him upstairs when he's downstairs it's so forceful and loud. It gets him so upset too! Poor guy!
Rylan is losing more of his dark hair. It's mainly just on the back of his head now. He definitely doesn't look as silly anymore. He still has a little of it on the top of his ears but that's starting to fall out too (thank goodness!).
Splash Pad
We went to the splash pad with Amy and Caitlyn this morning. Unfortunately my camera battery died right away so I only got a few pictures. And of course the kids sat together so cute as soon as my battery died!
I was a little worried about having Rylan out there today because it's super hot today, but luckily there was a really nice breeze. I also bought him a little battery-operated fan yesterday that I can hang from the handle of his carrier. The combination of the breeze and fan seemed to keep him cooler than normal so it worked out great. He slept most of the time we were there!
Carter and Caitlyn played for awhile but once it got crowded they decided they'd rather sit in the shade, eat snacks, and watch all the other kids run around. Carter apparently ran off enough energy because he fell asleep on the way home and took a two hour nap!
I was a little worried about having Rylan out there today because it's super hot today, but luckily there was a really nice breeze. I also bought him a little battery-operated fan yesterday that I can hang from the handle of his carrier. The combination of the breeze and fan seemed to keep him cooler than normal so it worked out great. He slept most of the time we were there!
Carter and Caitlyn played for awhile but once it got crowded they decided they'd rather sit in the shade, eat snacks, and watch all the other kids run around. Carter apparently ran off enough energy because he fell asleep on the way home and took a two hour nap!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Hot, Hot, Hot
Like a lot of the country, it has been extremely hot here this summer. According to the Weather Channel, of the 31 days last month, 23 days were in the 90s, 4 days got to 89F, and the other 4 days were in the mid to upper 80s.
Carter has so much energy that I hate keeping him inside all day. He really needs to get out and run around. When I was pregnant with Rylan, I would just take him to the pool everyday for a couple of hours. It was a great way to burn off a lot of energy and keep cool.
It's been a lot harder to find an outlet now that we have Rylan. I try to keep Rylan cool when we do go outside by going out early or having a fan blowing on him, but he still seems miserable a lot of the time (even when he's sleeping).
I love that it stays light so late and that it's not too cold to go outside, but I think I'm about ready for fall.
We did have a playdate with Caitlyn after storytime at the library today. Amy and I got all the water toys out at our house and let Caitlyn and Carter play for a few hours. Rylan was a trooper but I still feel bad making him be out in the heat.
I think Carter's favorite part of the playdate was lunch. He ate all of Caitlyn's blueberries that she decided she didn't want and absolutely LOVED them. And was almost as happy that I gave him a giant graham cracker ...
Carter has so much energy that I hate keeping him inside all day. He really needs to get out and run around. When I was pregnant with Rylan, I would just take him to the pool everyday for a couple of hours. It was a great way to burn off a lot of energy and keep cool.
It's been a lot harder to find an outlet now that we have Rylan. I try to keep Rylan cool when we do go outside by going out early or having a fan blowing on him, but he still seems miserable a lot of the time (even when he's sleeping).
I love that it stays light so late and that it's not too cold to go outside, but I think I'm about ready for fall.
We did have a playdate with Caitlyn after storytime at the library today. Amy and I got all the water toys out at our house and let Caitlyn and Carter play for a few hours. Rylan was a trooper but I still feel bad making him be out in the heat.
I think Carter's favorite part of the playdate was lunch. He ate all of Caitlyn's blueberries that she decided she didn't want and absolutely LOVED them. And was almost as happy that I gave him a giant graham cracker ...
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