The "stats" of Rogan will follow on Friday, when he has his Dr. appt. But here are some fun things to note about our little boy.
Food likes: Crackers, cereal, cheese, turkey dogs, chicken (if you put ketchup on it), rice, most vegetables, pasta, the list goes on and on. I'm very grateful he's a good eater. There are times of pickiness, but in general he eats what he's given, or wants what you have.
Food dislikes: food over 95 degrees. Seriously, the kid is very picky about the temperature of his meal. If it is too hot, it WILL be spit out. One skill he knows very well, is to blow on food. haha. He will have no problems blowing out candles in another 6 months when he turns 2. Another dislike is squishy fruit when he picks it up with his hands. Peaches with fingers, nope. Peaches with a fork, it will at least get to his mouth. Not a huge fruit fan, though. He doesn't like tart things yet.
Activity likes: Running, climbing, dancing, bathtime, crawling in tunnels, building forts out of blankets, pushing his cars, reading books, singing songs (row row row your boat is the current fav), and playing with the iPad.
Activity dislikes: Diaper/clothes changes. Bribing is a necessity to get him to lay still. He screams. Loudly. Not getting to play on the stairs... again, screaming. Sitting still. He's definitely an energetic toddler and is very curious and wants to get into everything!
Words:
He's getting better and better about repeating what he hears, even if it takes a few tries. lately here are the words we hear ALL THE TIME (but he knows a lot more)
On, off
I want up, down, out, to ride
meow (bow), kitty
tv (dee dee)
ipad (ah-tad)
mama, dada, mm-ma
again
yeah
please (when prompted)
that one (pointing to what he would like)
cracker (racker)
...i'm sure i'm forgetting a ton
Monday, August 29, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
WOW is funny...
Ryan is still playing wow, right now he is playing with a group online.
It's a very magical place.
He just said "sorry, I didn't time my tears correctly" to his group.
I'm giggling.
It's a very magical place.
He just said "sorry, I didn't time my tears correctly" to his group.
I'm giggling.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Angel and the near two-year-old...
Oh yes, I DID want the terrible twos to start 6 months early. Thanks for asking!
Tonight we started off great, we ate dinner, we tried a new game where Mommy is the horsy and Rogan rides around on Mommy's back (huge hit) and then we played outside. I love my smiling laughing boy.
Then we come inside, and a tantrum begins. First because we come inside, then because I won't let him go down to the basement. All the books say not to reinforce the negative behavior. And I agree. So once the screaming and the stomping starts if I let him downstairs that teaches him nothing. So what do I try? Distraction. His favorite toys, songs, tv shows, even the iPad do nothing to stop the screaming. And after 30 minutes I call it and send him to bed.
I change his diaper ( yes, he is still screaming and squirming), put on pjs, and we sway to his bedtime music for 10 minutes until he (and I) calm down.
... Even now, 2 hours later, he's restless. I think he has a cold. I just went in there and swayed some more and put some Vicks rub on his shirt to help him get some rest.
Sigh... Might be a long night with our little almost 2 year old.
Tonight we started off great, we ate dinner, we tried a new game where Mommy is the horsy and Rogan rides around on Mommy's back (huge hit) and then we played outside. I love my smiling laughing boy.
Then we come inside, and a tantrum begins. First because we come inside, then because I won't let him go down to the basement. All the books say not to reinforce the negative behavior. And I agree. So once the screaming and the stomping starts if I let him downstairs that teaches him nothing. So what do I try? Distraction. His favorite toys, songs, tv shows, even the iPad do nothing to stop the screaming. And after 30 minutes I call it and send him to bed.
I change his diaper ( yes, he is still screaming and squirming), put on pjs, and we sway to his bedtime music for 10 minutes until he (and I) calm down.
... Even now, 2 hours later, he's restless. I think he has a cold. I just went in there and swayed some more and put some Vicks rub on his shirt to help him get some rest.
Sigh... Might be a long night with our little almost 2 year old.
Welcome to the World Grace Rose Ellam!
Also, in "extended family" news, our close friends Bryant and Laura Ellam had their first child... ON MY BIRTHDAY. Bryant and Ryan were best men at each other's weddings, and Bryant is also Rogan's Godfather. We are so happy for them and their new addition. We can't wait to meet her.
Hello 27!
Saturday was my birthday. I like my birthday. I embrace my age. I know I'm still young, but even as I get older I think I'll still embrace it. Maybe that's the mathmatical part of me... I'm 27.
Friday morning my mom (and dad later after work) came up to stay with Rogan, and Ryan and I went downtown. It was great to get away for 24 hours. BUT
I was sick. I am rarely sick, more now I've noticed with a child in daycare who likes to bring home germs and put his little fingers in my mouth, but I'm still usually healthy.
But Friday I threw up... at the ball game. Whoops. The little girl and her mom in the stall next to me thought I was wasted. (I know this cause they were talking about me). But oh well, I was not wasted, far from it... I was sober. But whatever. I felt better after that. But then we needed to take the el back to our hotel... 15 minutes of standing in a jerky subway car had me racing to street level at our stop where I threw up again... somewhere close to Michigan Avenue... classy, Tracey. Ryan says I didn't get too many stares, but I'm sure I got a few. Oh well, back to the hotel for a nap. We did go to dinner, and then go have a drink (well, Ryan did), and I was feeling better. My stomach was just off.
Ryan had asked several times if I wanted or should we go home. My answer was a resounding no. 1) if i was contagious I was better off away from my parents and Rogan. 2) Rogan doesn't understand "mommy doesn't feel well". He would be all over me, or I would be locked up in the bedroom feeling guilty about being up there. 3) I didn't trust myself in a car for an hour unable to get to a restroom should I need to throw up again! So we stayed put. And we slept. And slept. For nearly 12 hours.
It. Was. Glorious. So refreshing. The next morning (my birthday!!) I was feeling much better. Worn out a bit, but on the mend. We ate a leisurely breakfast, and drove home. After we put Rogan down for a nap we went to see Captain America before my parents had to take off. A great day. That night (Saturday) I made up for not eating Friday by enjoying a movie with a side of Steak n Shake, sour gummy candy, and 1/2 bottle of champagne.
Rogan was well behaved (except when you want to change his diaper), and we had a great time all together Sunday. We went to the zoo and the park, and capped off the weekend with Blizzards from Dairy Queen.
... 27 feels pretty good so far.
Friday morning my mom (and dad later after work) came up to stay with Rogan, and Ryan and I went downtown. It was great to get away for 24 hours. BUT
I was sick. I am rarely sick, more now I've noticed with a child in daycare who likes to bring home germs and put his little fingers in my mouth, but I'm still usually healthy.
But Friday I threw up... at the ball game. Whoops. The little girl and her mom in the stall next to me thought I was wasted. (I know this cause they were talking about me). But oh well, I was not wasted, far from it... I was sober. But whatever. I felt better after that. But then we needed to take the el back to our hotel... 15 minutes of standing in a jerky subway car had me racing to street level at our stop where I threw up again... somewhere close to Michigan Avenue... classy, Tracey. Ryan says I didn't get too many stares, but I'm sure I got a few. Oh well, back to the hotel for a nap. We did go to dinner, and then go have a drink (well, Ryan did), and I was feeling better. My stomach was just off.
Ryan had asked several times if I wanted or should we go home. My answer was a resounding no. 1) if i was contagious I was better off away from my parents and Rogan. 2) Rogan doesn't understand "mommy doesn't feel well". He would be all over me, or I would be locked up in the bedroom feeling guilty about being up there. 3) I didn't trust myself in a car for an hour unable to get to a restroom should I need to throw up again! So we stayed put. And we slept. And slept. For nearly 12 hours.
It. Was. Glorious. So refreshing. The next morning (my birthday!!) I was feeling much better. Worn out a bit, but on the mend. We ate a leisurely breakfast, and drove home. After we put Rogan down for a nap we went to see Captain America before my parents had to take off. A great day. That night (Saturday) I made up for not eating Friday by enjoying a movie with a side of Steak n Shake, sour gummy candy, and 1/2 bottle of champagne.
Rogan was well behaved (except when you want to change his diaper), and we had a great time all together Sunday. We went to the zoo and the park, and capped off the weekend with Blizzards from Dairy Queen.
... 27 feels pretty good so far.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Cold turkey...
I have been without caffeine for 24hours+ now. Definitely feeling a little bit of a headache, but manageable. Was relying on the boost juice too much. Time for it to go. Bye good friend. Sugar free RedBull, I think I'll miss you most of all.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Funny kid
Is every kid like this and I just don't know it? It is Rogan's goal in life right now to either be laughing himself or have you laughing. And if you start laughing, he will keep doing it cause he wants to keep making you laugh (I think that's pretty typical of kids). But he is such a goof! Whether it is dancing, peek-a-boo, hide and seek, chase, whatever. He is a happy kid.
Last night in the bath Rogan voluntarily began putting his face/mouth in the water... and tried to blow bubbles. In past swim lessons he has never blown bubbles, so this was new. Of course, I got excited. I leaned my entire body over and started blowing bubbles to show him. He did it several times, laughing a lot too. I'd say 3 times he successfully blew bubbles in the water. And another 10 times he either put his face too far in and it jolted him, or not far enough. Good first attempt though. Ryan heard the excitement and came in, but he didn't catch the good bubbles. Maybe tonight.
Last night in the bath Rogan voluntarily began putting his face/mouth in the water... and tried to blow bubbles. In past swim lessons he has never blown bubbles, so this was new. Of course, I got excited. I leaned my entire body over and started blowing bubbles to show him. He did it several times, laughing a lot too. I'd say 3 times he successfully blew bubbles in the water. And another 10 times he either put his face too far in and it jolted him, or not far enough. Good first attempt though. Ryan heard the excitement and came in, but he didn't catch the good bubbles. Maybe tonight.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Sleepy Mom
Yesterday Rogan had 1 nap, and it lasted only an hour. Then after daycare we went to a friend's house for a fun playdate. Toys, a trip to the park, more playing and dinner. Whew! Got home by 7, and he was asleep by 7:30.
... I was tired too. I crawled into bed at 8:30 to play with the iPad and watch tv.
8:45 - Rogan starts crying
8:50 - Still crying, so I go in to rock and calm him, Ryan takes a turn too.
9:00 - Back in the crib, starts crying again.
9:15 - Still crying! I make some warm milk.
9:30 - Wants no milk, just wants to snuggle. So we have more snuggles.
9:40 - Back in the crib, cries.
10:00 - Still crying... cannot take it anymore. Darn.
10:02 - Rogan and I crawl into the guest bed together.
10:03 - Rogan is snoring laying half on top of me.
11:00 - I'm still awake... I think, have I slept? don't know. But now I have to pee. Darn.
SLEEEEEP
2:30am - There is a foot in my face.
2:35am - Ryan switches with me, and I crawl in our big comfy childless bed.
almost 3am - Ryan has successfully put Rogan back in his crib, comes back to bed.
3:10am - Bella pukes in our room. Darn.
3:11am - I find it cause I stepped in it. She puked right in front of the bathroom where I was going for tissue to clean it. Thanks for making it easy to find, Bella.
3:12am - I swear a lot.
3:20am - Puke is picked up, foot is washed off... back to bed.
SLEEEEEP
5am - Kitty Battle. Fur flies, hissing (Bella), and high pitched squeaks (Patton). (This is their common morning thing. Usually Patton wants to play and Bella is not in the mood)
5:20am - alarm starts ringing... time to start a new day! Darn.
... I was tired too. I crawled into bed at 8:30 to play with the iPad and watch tv.
8:45 - Rogan starts crying
8:50 - Still crying, so I go in to rock and calm him, Ryan takes a turn too.
9:00 - Back in the crib, starts crying again.
9:15 - Still crying! I make some warm milk.
9:30 - Wants no milk, just wants to snuggle. So we have more snuggles.
9:40 - Back in the crib, cries.
10:00 - Still crying... cannot take it anymore. Darn.
10:02 - Rogan and I crawl into the guest bed together.
10:03 - Rogan is snoring laying half on top of me.
11:00 - I'm still awake... I think, have I slept? don't know. But now I have to pee. Darn.
SLEEEEEP
2:30am - There is a foot in my face.
2:35am - Ryan switches with me, and I crawl in our big comfy childless bed.
almost 3am - Ryan has successfully put Rogan back in his crib, comes back to bed.
3:10am - Bella pukes in our room. Darn.
3:11am - I find it cause I stepped in it. She puked right in front of the bathroom where I was going for tissue to clean it. Thanks for making it easy to find, Bella.
3:12am - I swear a lot.
3:20am - Puke is picked up, foot is washed off... back to bed.
SLEEEEEP
5am - Kitty Battle. Fur flies, hissing (Bella), and high pitched squeaks (Patton). (This is their common morning thing. Usually Patton wants to play and Bella is not in the mood)
5:20am - alarm starts ringing... time to start a new day! Darn.
Monday, August 1, 2011
New bed time...
It is now 7pm!
I think the long weekend away with multiple activities and late bedtimes was just the ticket we needed to push it back. He has consistently been going to bed between 6 and 6:30 since he was 3 months old, so this is quite the routine. But he's been waking up earlier and earlier, and we really don't like the 5am wake up calls.
So last night he went to bed at 7:30, didn't wake up until a bit after 6 this morning.
Tonight, after hard playing outside, and a walk, followed by a needed bath, bedtime was 7:05...
And he didn't completely lose it, which is why he has had such an early bedtime. Cause he turns into mr fuss man when he needs to go to bed. Hurray!
As long as he keeps sleeping past 6 we will be good to go.
I think the long weekend away with multiple activities and late bedtimes was just the ticket we needed to push it back. He has consistently been going to bed between 6 and 6:30 since he was 3 months old, so this is quite the routine. But he's been waking up earlier and earlier, and we really don't like the 5am wake up calls.
So last night he went to bed at 7:30, didn't wake up until a bit after 6 this morning.
Tonight, after hard playing outside, and a walk, followed by a needed bath, bedtime was 7:05...
And he didn't completely lose it, which is why he has had such an early bedtime. Cause he turns into mr fuss man when he needs to go to bed. Hurray!
As long as he keeps sleeping past 6 we will be good to go.
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