I had been anticipating this day for awhile; I know that Christmas is the day everyone goes crazy when there's a child involved. While Jesus is the reason for the season, kids are the reason for gift giving. Let's be honest; it's nice to get things and give things to adults but it is so much better to get something for a child and see the appreciation and joy in their eyes when you open their gift.
This year was no exception. Trio got a tricycle from his Grandpa Billy (my dad), a Optimus Prime football, a WonderPets boat complete with WonderPets, more talking teaching toys, a Little People Airplane AND train, a fire truck, a military car of some kind, clothes, etc....not to mention what he got from Albert and me!! What made me laugh is his clothes. Not because they're bad mind you but because they're so darn cute!! I love my aunts but when they bought me clothes it was apparent there was a generation gap if you can understand what I'm trying to say. But Trio's clothes are super cute!! I'm like "Where was this foresight when I was getting clothes!!"
He also got lots of books and Veggie Tales from his Grammy (Albert's mother), and more cars than I ever imagined ever having in my house!! I realize cars and boys go hand in hand but my goodness!! And his birthday is a month and a half away so we're going to go through all this again!!
So much for a toy cleansing. Looks like that back room with be full of his toys and our living room will still be the family room for awhile until we can get a bigger place.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Trio Update
So much has happened lately in the life of Trio I just haven't had time to really update.
First off we finally put up our Christmas tree last week and it was soooo cute because he tried to help! Of course it was hard for him to figure out how to put the ornaments on but he did alright and our little tree is full of love and lights. He even (pretty much) got to put the angel on top of the tree.
Then last Friday we went to see Santa. Needless to say we WERE NOT happy to see the big jolly guy in red this year. In the picture he is crying and looking towards the camera like "Why are you doing this to me?" Quite frankly I wasn't happy with Santa myself this year; we went to Highland and with the exception of a very few stores (and I do mean very few) Highland pretty much sucks now and the Santa is no exception. Putting my foot down next year and we're going to Lakelaine again at least that Santa tries to work with you. But these are pictures that have to get taken so we got a copy.
I am really excited for Christmas this year. We're spending all day with my family this year and Trio will really be able to enjoy his presents this year although I still swear he enjoyed them last year. He understood that those presents were his by gum and he got mad if you tried to take them away!! Plus he'll get cooler toys this year and will just be able to run around having a good time with all the other kids in my family.
For January brings certain things that need to get done. It's time for a trip to the cardiologist again and if his valve is still narrow we're going to have to do the balloon cath to widen it which sounds scary even though I'm assured that it's a simply outpatient procedure. I just don't fancy anymore time in that hospital again unless it is absolutely necessary. And I'm worried about how he'll react to being there because I'm pretty sure he has some memories, vague as they might be, of being there for so long.
But that is about a month away so we won't dwell on it. Who knows we could hear fantastic news from Dr. Holt in January. For right now I'm focused on Christmas on Friday, waking up to pancakes coffee and presents with my two best boys, and having fun with family and friends that day and night!!!
First off we finally put up our Christmas tree last week and it was soooo cute because he tried to help! Of course it was hard for him to figure out how to put the ornaments on but he did alright and our little tree is full of love and lights. He even (pretty much) got to put the angel on top of the tree.
Then last Friday we went to see Santa. Needless to say we WERE NOT happy to see the big jolly guy in red this year. In the picture he is crying and looking towards the camera like "Why are you doing this to me?" Quite frankly I wasn't happy with Santa myself this year; we went to Highland and with the exception of a very few stores (and I do mean very few) Highland pretty much sucks now and the Santa is no exception. Putting my foot down next year and we're going to Lakelaine again at least that Santa tries to work with you. But these are pictures that have to get taken so we got a copy.
I am really excited for Christmas this year. We're spending all day with my family this year and Trio will really be able to enjoy his presents this year although I still swear he enjoyed them last year. He understood that those presents were his by gum and he got mad if you tried to take them away!! Plus he'll get cooler toys this year and will just be able to run around having a good time with all the other kids in my family.
For January brings certain things that need to get done. It's time for a trip to the cardiologist again and if his valve is still narrow we're going to have to do the balloon cath to widen it which sounds scary even though I'm assured that it's a simply outpatient procedure. I just don't fancy anymore time in that hospital again unless it is absolutely necessary. And I'm worried about how he'll react to being there because I'm pretty sure he has some memories, vague as they might be, of being there for so long.
But that is about a month away so we won't dwell on it. Who knows we could hear fantastic news from Dr. Holt in January. For right now I'm focused on Christmas on Friday, waking up to pancakes coffee and presents with my two best boys, and having fun with family and friends that day and night!!!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
More of Trio's Accomplishments
Trio just amazes me more and more everyday. I don't always notice everything he sponges up but then i see it in effect and I'm like "Wow".
For example on the Disney Show Special Agent Oso there are always three steps to check off for the little bear to complete his task. Well his father noticed the other day that when the boxes to check come up Trio will "count" along with Paw Pilot (yeah I know it's weird). And he continues to do this every time he watches it. Another thing is the word he's learning and he can recognize the words he knows. I have told he how he growls "down" when he wants to get down from somewhere. Well yesterday we were listening to the radio and Flo Rida's "Right Round" came on and from the back all you could hear was Trio growling, "down, down, down". I burst out laughing because it was just so cute. Plus it's cute how he says "up" versus "down". "Up" is said in a normal voice but "down" is always growled.
He also knows where to go into the kitchen to get whatever it is he wants. He doesn't always ask for milk or juice without prompting but he does know to get the idea across to us he needs to go point to the fridge. Or he will place his cup in your hand to the point of actually opening your hand and putting his cup in it.
He also picks up any keys (any so watch out when you're around him) and goes "Car?" and tries to open and drive everything including light sockets which is less fun. He is also using his deduction skills more readily. The other day when I finally refused to get his toys out of the empty water bottles anymore, he figured out how to turn it upside down and shake it to get them himself. So while the idea of not getting them for him myself didn't work at least he figured out how to get them himself which is a good thing.
My little man is just growing more and more everyday!!
For example on the Disney Show Special Agent Oso there are always three steps to check off for the little bear to complete his task. Well his father noticed the other day that when the boxes to check come up Trio will "count" along with Paw Pilot (yeah I know it's weird). And he continues to do this every time he watches it. Another thing is the word he's learning and he can recognize the words he knows. I have told he how he growls "down" when he wants to get down from somewhere. Well yesterday we were listening to the radio and Flo Rida's "Right Round" came on and from the back all you could hear was Trio growling, "down, down, down". I burst out laughing because it was just so cute. Plus it's cute how he says "up" versus "down". "Up" is said in a normal voice but "down" is always growled.
He also knows where to go into the kitchen to get whatever it is he wants. He doesn't always ask for milk or juice without prompting but he does know to get the idea across to us he needs to go point to the fridge. Or he will place his cup in your hand to the point of actually opening your hand and putting his cup in it.
He also picks up any keys (any so watch out when you're around him) and goes "Car?" and tries to open and drive everything including light sockets which is less fun. He is also using his deduction skills more readily. The other day when I finally refused to get his toys out of the empty water bottles anymore, he figured out how to turn it upside down and shake it to get them himself. So while the idea of not getting them for him myself didn't work at least he figured out how to get them himself which is a good thing.
My little man is just growing more and more everyday!!
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