The Rosebuds

Friday, January 25, 2013

NUMBER 5

Number 5 means you "go with the flow" and not too much is going to bother you...

whether it be a vacuum while you nap, a million sticky kisses or toys on your head!

Still sleeping well. The record is 11 1/2 hours, but normally it is about 8-9 hours a night. He has rolled over a couple of times from his stomach to his back. He is very strong--while in his seat or swing, he will pull himself up to a sitting position instead of reclining. He is wearing six month clothes pretty consistently. He has never cried during a bath to date..I wonder if having a water birth has anything to do with that, because Travis never did either. Hmmm.. His rash has cleared up nicely as has his scalp. He is getting more and more aware of his surroundings at this point.

Overall, Jared is doing well.

Saturday, January 19, 2013

LOOSE TOOTH

It has happened!

Carina has her first loose tooth.

It took a bit of convincing (Bean, being Bean) that it was something exciting.

It is really loose, so I'm sure it will be out soon.

Monday, January 14, 2013

WHAT I'M DOING NOW

Were you wondering how we're getting along homeschooling these days?

I thought I would give you a little update.

I have stopped writing my lesson plans the week before.

This is what I did last year right up until Jared was born.

Now, I fill them in after completion.

Call me crazy, but if it is written down I am compelled to do them, ALL.

That day.

Even though I only write in pencil and not in stone.

It just was NOT working with an infant.

So, now I don't feel the amount of pressure to get it all in.

What we get done, we get done.

Most days, I'm happy with what we accomplish.

My kiddos are in "K" and "1st" grades..

Pre-K is an issue to address another time.

They are both reading, both writing, both can add and subtract..

so, if we let a couple things slide for the time being and work them back in when we can,

I'm okay with that.

For the record, I do try to always get in Reading, Math, and Bible.

We were also last year and this year attempting to have our schoolwork finished by lunchtime.

Since the new baby, we mostly begin our work AFTER lunch.

(Though as of last week, Jared is now sleeping better in the mornings and this may change again!)

Being flexible is key.

We still have our weekly outings to dance and the library and now the bi-weekly co-op.

We're busy.

As we look forward to Springtime,

I hope to get out for more "field trips" and play dates and Little League!!

BAPTISM

Yesterday, we had the privilege of baptizing our newest son.

The Scripture reading was from Deuteronomy 6:1-9

and the sermon was entitled

"The Christian Family."

Jared was a good boy and didn't make a peep.

Thanks to all who came out.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

BROTHERLY LOVE

Travis and Jared.

It appears they are forging a special bond.

Travis is very interested in everything that Jared is doing..will come up a give him kisses randomly throughout the day..if Jared starts to cry, Travis is the first one to run over and see what is wrong. He still will not call him by his name (on purpose to be a wise guy!), but often calls Jared, "baby boy."

Saturday, January 5, 2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2013 has arrived!

I hope you all had a blessed Christmas and holiday season.

I am working on a new memory card for my camera, so I will have to get previous photos at another time. These pictures are from the Christmas get-together with my family.

We had brunch..a meal with food that EVERYONE likes!