Cole's form of communication

Since Cole isn't speaking in a language that most people can understand he is resorting to his own form of communication. If Cole's wants a sip or bite of what ever you are eating or drinking he opens his mouth and points to it and says "ungh, ungh" and then it is usually followed by a "teeeease" or "teease do". If he just wants something he points to his open hand. If he wants you to follow him he pats his leg and then points the direction he wants you to go in. We are really working hard to get him to at least say one word of what he wants. We pretty much know what it is that he wants.....movie, cookie, gum, the usual things he tries to get us to let him have or watch, so we always as him to try to say the word. He is pretty good about trying but it comes out so funny. I can't wait until he is running his mouth!

10 weeks

Siena is now 10 weeks old! She still has her days where she likes to sleep and then there are days like yesterday where she did not sleep at all. She can sit up against a pillow or the corner of the couch with out falling over. She still prefers to sleep in the swing over the crib. She has started taking a pacifier and actually keeping it in her mouth which has helped her (and me) when she is crying for no reason other than it is her fussy time. Siena has a very good grip and she uses it to pull out my hair. She still spits up occasionally but so far no more projectile vomiting caused by over eating. Siena has some very good rolls starting on her thighs and they are just the cutest rolls ever!

Cole and the mud puddle

Sticky fingers

Cole is a little thief. If you were using something and now it has suddenly disappeared, it's a guarantee Cole had something to do with the disappearance. It would be one thing if he put everything in his pockets or had a little collection spot because then it would be easy to retrieve the missing items. Cole prefers to toss everything off the deck and into the tall grass (ok they are weeds, but I like to call it grass) and then we have to search every where until we either find it or give up until the "grass" dies or the lawn mower hits it.

Feed Me Fredy

As if I didn't already have my hands full as it is, I go and start a blog about food. I just wanted a place where I could share my favorite recipes, foods, and drinks. Hopefully with a dedicated spot for recipes it might encourage me to cook more, whether it is a good home cooked from scratch meal or a frozen bag of something from Trader Joes, either way, I'm cooking!

Food Blog - Now Being Digested

other links to reach the blog are to the right of the page above the Photography blog link and also in the blog updating feed lower down in the section titled "Bits of Life" under Now being digested

Window Art

Hey if any one is interested in one of their own, Cole is more than happy to give you a one-of-a-kind window drawing.  Best part is that he loves it so much he works for free!

When geese attack

One minute they are eating grass the next they are trying to bite!

So Sweet

On our way to the park the other day I turned around to look at the kids and this is what I saw.  Cole has been holding her hand in the car on every trip now.  He loves his little sister!

Cole's 2 year check up

Cole now weighs 29# 5oz (62%) and it 36 inches tall (80%).  He is a little behind (according to the average kid) in speech but as long as he is improving and learning new words then there is nothing to worry about.  As far as everything else he is excelling with no problems.  He was very good at the Dr.s today and with her being an hour behind I am surprised at how well he stayed calm with only a little bit of crankiness.  But what do they expect when the Dr.  is running 1 hour behind!  Any 2 year old would get stir crazy.

The nurse had to prick his finger twice to get enough blood for the iron and hemoglobin test.  Cole has good clotting skills!  Good to know for the future injuries.  

9 weeks

Siena is 9 weeks old!  She is now smiling at me when I say "hi" to her.  She is making more cooing sounds and seems even more alert.  She is looking around much more when we go to the park.  She pretty much sleeps through the night 5-6 hours since she isn't falling asleep until 11 pm or midnight.  I am hoping this bedtime changes soon.  This past week she has been cluster feeding at night from about 6 pm to 11 pm.  It is basically non stop nursing or attempts at nursing.  She gets really mad most of the time and she is also pulling away and screaming.  The Dr. said if it continues for more than a week then we have to look into acid reflux possibly being the problem.

I am loving the hair this week.  She can get great Mohawk's!