Change: It's officially spring last Wednesday. Our sink finally works on Tuesday. Just a few minor details, it's fully operational now. Diana got a new battery for her phone. We got a new remote to fix our old one. I got a new job, I start April 16th.
Andrew seems to have gotten the cold that had William's nose running yesterday. Diana and I went to see Pan's Labyrinth. Daniella brought over Mia and David, and she baby sat for us.
William says, "Andrew pushed me," to new people. It's shocking news which often provokes a reaction.
We went to Evan's 6th birthday party. He's a cute kid, who's really grown up since I last saw him. Same for his sister Ava. Evan was kind to share all his Thomas the Tank Engines with William.
Odds and ends: We watched Peter Pan on the ride home. We watched it again the next day, to finish. William weighs 40 lbs. and Andrew weighs 25.5 lbs. according to our home scale. Still no haircuts. I got one though, couldn't hold out any longer. It was 7 months.
Most mornings William says, "I want to watch Rainbow Fish," It's a lovely video based on the book. It's got a lovely song about sharing of yourself. Then there's a story about dinosaurs and courage. He was like that with the potty DVD. He knew I liked it, and it got the TV turned on. Andrew is less interested in TV.
Haven't really had a chance to blog about the interesting articles I read in support of parenting. I think a parenting blog helps me to process some of my thoughts about parenting, but I really have little time for this. I'm thinking of just trying to write once a week.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
7th tooth for Andrew
I accidentally put this on my buddhist blog, so it's "old", posted last week:
7th Tooth for Andrew
Andrew got his 7th tooth, the lower left one. Aida or Virginia found it Sunday morning. Diana can't remember which.
William is going to be going to school in September. Diana went to the ed evaluation. They want an inclusion class for him. On the one hand I'm elated to get free preschool for William. I think early intervention is great. His speech delays will hopefully be taken care of, resolved, and will not hinder him in life. On the other hand I'm a bit worried about problems. I have a vivid imagination based on real life experience about the problems of children with learning problems. It stirs up many fears. I hope so much for my boys. I'll drop him off at 8:30 in the morning at school, and he'll go till 1:30 pm.
Andrew said, "Ma!" today.
With Andrew about 17 months, and William 34 months, Andrew has been in William's life for half of it. I must say he's adjusted better than I have at times.
William is sweet when he asks me not to go to work, or asks if he can go to work with me.
No sink yet in the kitchen, but it's mostly done, it looks great.
7th Tooth for Andrew
Andrew got his 7th tooth, the lower left one. Aida or Virginia found it Sunday morning. Diana can't remember which.
William is going to be going to school in September. Diana went to the ed evaluation. They want an inclusion class for him. On the one hand I'm elated to get free preschool for William. I think early intervention is great. His speech delays will hopefully be taken care of, resolved, and will not hinder him in life. On the other hand I'm a bit worried about problems. I have a vivid imagination based on real life experience about the problems of children with learning problems. It stirs up many fears. I hope so much for my boys. I'll drop him off at 8:30 in the morning at school, and he'll go till 1:30 pm.
Andrew said, "Ma!" today.
With Andrew about 17 months, and William 34 months, Andrew has been in William's life for half of it. I must say he's adjusted better than I have at times.
William is sweet when he asks me not to go to work, or asks if he can go to work with me.
No sink yet in the kitchen, but it's mostly done, it looks great.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Some Things I'm reading
There's an interesting article on the legacy a fellow got from his father in the Times style section (which I usually dont read, but suppose I might have to now).
There's also a touching article on how a marriage is progressing and the adversity. I like it that the husband sees problems as beautiful.
I like Tom Classen's haibun. His site doesn't have Before School, which is in the intresting book Journey to the Interior: American Versions of Haibun, which is edited by Bruce Ross. But it has some interesting ones.
I read David G. Lanoue's Haiku Wars, which Zane lent me, on our family visit down south. It's a haiku novel. My father writes some of these Asian inspired poetry forms, which you can see some on his site.
It's been 50 years since Sangharakshita wrote A Survey of Buddhism, but for my money, it's the best single book on Buddhism, that is not a sutra.
Last week in Newnan Georgia, I read the Times-Herald newspaper. And the Atlanta Constitution-Journal.
There's also a touching article on how a marriage is progressing and the adversity. I like it that the husband sees problems as beautiful.
I like Tom Classen's haibun. His site doesn't have Before School, which is in the intresting book Journey to the Interior: American Versions of Haibun, which is edited by Bruce Ross. But it has some interesting ones.
I read David G. Lanoue's Haiku Wars, which Zane lent me, on our family visit down south. It's a haiku novel. My father writes some of these Asian inspired poetry forms, which you can see some on his site.
It's been 50 years since Sangharakshita wrote A Survey of Buddhism, but for my money, it's the best single book on Buddhism, that is not a sutra.
Last week in Newnan Georgia, I read the Times-Herald newspaper. And the Atlanta Constitution-Journal.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Road Trip
We drove down Sautrday, arriving Sunday in Newnan Georgia. We came back Friday Feb. 23rd, and arrived in NYC Saturday. It took about 19 hours both ways to drive the 920 miles. William puked twice going down, and Andrew puked twice coming back. I'm not the young person who could drive what took me 14 hours, by myself. I definitely needed Zane to help me drive, I got so tired, and next time we'll fly or take 2 days to do it. The boys did pretty well, they did much better than I expected, even though it's painful when they cry, and they had so much energy when we stopped.
Grandma, Grandpa, David, Nancy, Braxton, David and Molly were all a joy to see. We didn't do much except spend time together. The boys enjoyed the space inside and outside. Andrew got interested in playing with the cars while they were parked. William said, when Andrew was nowhere near him, "Andrew is kicking me." Braxton came over to about an hour and played, running around the SUV, and playing with the trains. Molly reported on some cute things he said. The newlyweds came by one evening, after the boys and Diana fell asleep. I wish them happiness in their marriage, we regretted now being able to come down for it. Grandma gave me a copy of the newspaper article with all it's quaint small town details. David stopped by every evening, and it was good to see him. I think Grandma cried the most saying goodbye to her son Zane, my father, but she will miss us all. I hope our hordes invading didn't disrupt their routines too much. They were kind and generous in our visit with them.
We went one day to a lovely park, that had 3 playgrounds, the biggest one was amazing. Otherwise we were home bodies. Next time maybe we'll spend some time in Atlanta, with all that has to offer.
Zane was a trooper, never complaining and helpful. He caught the cold everyone's had. The boys and I still have it lingering.
At home, our house is in disarray. The remodeling is taking longer. The counter will take 2 weeks to get, and we're not going to be able to use the sink till that's installed properly. All our stuff is moved out of that area to take the appliances and shelves and whatnot. They're working on it now, on a Saturday. Diana took the boys over to her parents. Zane and I will swing by and give him some last minute time with the boys before he flies off today. Thanks to him for all his material and presence support.
It was in the 60's in Atlanta yesterday. It's in the 20's here in NYC. Yikes!
Grandma, Grandpa, David, Nancy, Braxton, David and Molly were all a joy to see. We didn't do much except spend time together. The boys enjoyed the space inside and outside. Andrew got interested in playing with the cars while they were parked. William said, when Andrew was nowhere near him, "Andrew is kicking me." Braxton came over to about an hour and played, running around the SUV, and playing with the trains. Molly reported on some cute things he said. The newlyweds came by one evening, after the boys and Diana fell asleep. I wish them happiness in their marriage, we regretted now being able to come down for it. Grandma gave me a copy of the newspaper article with all it's quaint small town details. David stopped by every evening, and it was good to see him. I think Grandma cried the most saying goodbye to her son Zane, my father, but she will miss us all. I hope our hordes invading didn't disrupt their routines too much. They were kind and generous in our visit with them.
We went one day to a lovely park, that had 3 playgrounds, the biggest one was amazing. Otherwise we were home bodies. Next time maybe we'll spend some time in Atlanta, with all that has to offer.
Zane was a trooper, never complaining and helpful. He caught the cold everyone's had. The boys and I still have it lingering.
At home, our house is in disarray. The remodeling is taking longer. The counter will take 2 weeks to get, and we're not going to be able to use the sink till that's installed properly. All our stuff is moved out of that area to take the appliances and shelves and whatnot. They're working on it now, on a Saturday. Diana took the boys over to her parents. Zane and I will swing by and give him some last minute time with the boys before he flies off today. Thanks to him for all his material and presence support.
It was in the 60's in Atlanta yesterday. It's in the 20's here in NYC. Yikes!
Saturday, February 17, 2007
colds
The boys broke another lamp. They either lost or broke the nice phones Virginia got to replace our constantly running out of battery phone. I think we should just abandon the land line, almost, because of all these troubles. Easily overwhelmed, I like the get rid of it solution.
William continues to say cute things, I can't remember. Natasia and Timothy came over Wednesday night to baby sit with Aida. Aida watched the boys while Diana and I went out for our Valentine's dinner. Grandpa Parks, and Great Grandpa and Grandma Parks sent valentines day cards. Diana got the boys some balloons, which they really enjoyed.
William has become a Sponge Bob addict. He wakes up in the morning and says, "I want Sponge Bob". He also asks for candy.
Preparation has begun for remodeling the kitchen. Aida has been very helpful, she really gets into other's projects.
Paquita had a cold. Andrew got the cold first. Diana got something slightly. Then William. Now I've had a sore throat and a runny nose the past two days.
Andrew is crying more when he doesn't get his way, when he hears "no".
William continues to say cute things, I can't remember. Natasia and Timothy came over Wednesday night to baby sit with Aida. Aida watched the boys while Diana and I went out for our Valentine's dinner. Grandpa Parks, and Great Grandpa and Grandma Parks sent valentines day cards. Diana got the boys some balloons, which they really enjoyed.
William has become a Sponge Bob addict. He wakes up in the morning and says, "I want Sponge Bob". He also asks for candy.
Preparation has begun for remodeling the kitchen. Aida has been very helpful, she really gets into other's projects.
Paquita had a cold. Andrew got the cold first. Diana got something slightly. Then William. Now I've had a sore throat and a runny nose the past two days.
Andrew is crying more when he doesn't get his way, when he hears "no".
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
smack
I've been working more to find the joy in child minding, and explore and fully recognize and accept my feelings of being overwhelmed, incompetent, angry and sad.
Andrew has learned how to kiss. Before he gave an opened mouth kiss. He's really quite sweet. When Andrew hurts William I tell him to say sorry to William, like I do when William hurts him. But he just goes over and kisses him and hugs him. They're really quite sweet.
My mother forwarded an article.
Andrew has learned how to kiss. Before he gave an opened mouth kiss. He's really quite sweet. When Andrew hurts William I tell him to say sorry to William, like I do when William hurts him. But he just goes over and kisses him and hugs him. They're really quite sweet.
My mother forwarded an article.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
460. Long Time No Write
One of William phrases these days, when he can't find something, he says, "it's in the bushes."
The last Saturday in January morning was a lovely family day. William and Andrew like it when their parents are home even if they frustrate them. Aida and Natasia were over too. Andrew fell and scraped his chin. We had Delilah's birthday party at Harry and Angie's Saturday and we went over to celebrate. I put in West Side Story, which William likes at times.
The last Sunday in January was Robyn's birthday party, and there was a big blowout party at Virginia and Tim's.
This first Saturday in February I took the boys to the park in the cold weather. They look awfully cute in their snow suits. I always think of getting vitamin D through sunlight on the cheeks in winter time. William is quite deft at going down the slides now. They got absolutely dirty in the muck of the field, digging into the earth like some earth worshipers.
Diana and I have been going though some difficulties. My hope is to communicate better, more along the lines of Non-violent communication, which I have fallen short. In fact, I fall short of most of my ideals about the spiritual life, but that doesn't make me quit, I just want to try harder and have patience with myself. I went to the ER last Wednesday with chest pain. We're going to work it up, rule out angina, but I think it's anxiety, stress, tension. I'm hoping we're getting stronger from this adversity.
The last Saturday in January morning was a lovely family day. William and Andrew like it when their parents are home even if they frustrate them. Aida and Natasia were over too. Andrew fell and scraped his chin. We had Delilah's birthday party at Harry and Angie's Saturday and we went over to celebrate. I put in West Side Story, which William likes at times.
The last Sunday in January was Robyn's birthday party, and there was a big blowout party at Virginia and Tim's.
This first Saturday in February I took the boys to the park in the cold weather. They look awfully cute in their snow suits. I always think of getting vitamin D through sunlight on the cheeks in winter time. William is quite deft at going down the slides now. They got absolutely dirty in the muck of the field, digging into the earth like some earth worshipers.
Diana and I have been going though some difficulties. My hope is to communicate better, more along the lines of Non-violent communication, which I have fallen short. In fact, I fall short of most of my ideals about the spiritual life, but that doesn't make me quit, I just want to try harder and have patience with myself. I went to the ER last Wednesday with chest pain. We're going to work it up, rule out angina, but I think it's anxiety, stress, tension. I'm hoping we're getting stronger from this adversity.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
4 Cousins
William with Lightning McQueen in his hands, Andrew standing up, Natasia and Robyn at Virginia's in Mahwah. William cut his nose in the night, somehow, we don't know how.
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Andrew with his hair slicked back, and his daddy with the Van Dyke, and drool marks on his shoulder.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
458. Hi Gigi
William was evaluated Monday. It was an all day affair. He was so exhausted, he went to bed at 6 and slept till 8 the next day. When I got home Tuesday he was very verbal. He spoke 43 different words in a 9 minute span where I kept track. The ordeal seems to have pushed him. For me, one the one hand, I hope he keeps the services, because he's benefiting from them. On the other, I get nervous that finding something "wrong" means he's going to have trouble in life, and therefore I will have trouble. Of course, he will have troubles, and it's my job to take what may come. Diana asked him to do some of the things, and then she was frustrated that he'd not done them with the evaluator, but could the next day, easily.
Friday night Diana and I went to see Mama Mia, Aida and Natasia baby sat.
When William doesn't like what's being said or wants quiet he says, "shush, Emma is sleeping."
Gigi sent a link about cold medicine and children.
Tuesday Andrew said, "hi Gigi".
William thinks I'm Gordon. He's Thomas, Andrew is Percy and Mommy is James. Natasia is Emily and Aida is Duncan.
Friday night Diana and I went to see Mama Mia, Aida and Natasia baby sat.
When William doesn't like what's being said or wants quiet he says, "shush, Emma is sleeping."
Gigi sent a link about cold medicine and children.
Tuesday Andrew said, "hi Gigi".
William thinks I'm Gordon. He's Thomas, Andrew is Percy and Mommy is James. Natasia is Emily and Aida is Duncan.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
457. Laurie Berkner
There's an article on Laurie Berkner in the New York Times. She came out around the time Willaim did. I really enjoy her CD's and like the song "I'm not perfect", which is talked about in the article. I think it's interesting she's married to her former base player. William really liked Jack's Big Music Show, I look forward to new episodes.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
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