Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Lillian Ruth Banman Holland
She made her big arrival this week!
Brief delivery details: I woke up at 2:30 on Wednesday feeling a bit off and wondered if I was in labour. Within an hour I was having contractions so after a quick call to Trevor's mom to come look after Elijah, we were off to the hospital. There was a lot of pain and then some drugs and then the doctor broke my water and then there was the arrival. I pushed for three hours with Elijah and was incredibly thankful that this time it was only 10 minutes. (Ironically enough my doctor was there to delivery at the exact time that I was supposed to be having a prenatal check up with her.)
It was nice to have a few days in the hospital getting to know Lillian a bit while Elijah was at my parents. We are still amazed at not only the quantity of her hair but the color. It seriously looks like she's gotten highlights already. I think we may have a diva on our hands.
We are doing well and while Elijah hasn't taken ownership of Lillian, he certainly has as much affection for her that a two year old can muster. There have been gentle touches and a kiss now and then. Wow does he seem big now.
Overall, we are doing well and look forward to everyone getting to meet her.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Time out
Perhaps our son soaks up more than we actually thought...
I walked into the living room today and he had placed his pig on the time out chair. He told me that the pig was getting a time out. I asked him why. He said that it was because the pig had hit the Baa Baa. I suggested he say sorry. He did and then proceeded to have them hug and kiss.
Of course a short time later the pig got another time out because he had bit the cow. Someone using real life examples?
I walked into the living room today and he had placed his pig on the time out chair. He told me that the pig was getting a time out. I asked him why. He said that it was because the pig had hit the Baa Baa. I suggested he say sorry. He did and then proceeded to have them hug and kiss.
Of course a short time later the pig got another time out because he had bit the cow. Someone using real life examples?
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Last week of work
Next Sunday I won't be thinking about work the next day (and it won't be because it's Thanksgiving either.)
Somehow I feel better prepared this time around for the shock of not being at work, with adults every day. I love my job and I love the people that I get to interact with every day. That's a hard thing to not have.
I think having Elijah around makes me look forward to this one more because I know how much fun it is to see a child grow. There is nothing that melts my heart more than seeing him play with his trains, look over, see me, and have him run over to me just to give me a hug and a kiss. He is like a sponge and it continually amazes me that I get to be a part of helping him grow up.
(On a side note: Did I mention he's successfully been in his twin size bed for a week now? He has done AMAZING! We have a railing on the one side but he quite willingly goes to sleep in it.)
Oh, and for your viewing pleasure, me, 37 weeks pregnant.
Somehow I feel better prepared this time around for the shock of not being at work, with adults every day. I love my job and I love the people that I get to interact with every day. That's a hard thing to not have.
I think having Elijah around makes me look forward to this one more because I know how much fun it is to see a child grow. There is nothing that melts my heart more than seeing him play with his trains, look over, see me, and have him run over to me just to give me a hug and a kiss. He is like a sponge and it continually amazes me that I get to be a part of helping him grow up.
(On a side note: Did I mention he's successfully been in his twin size bed for a week now? He has done AMAZING! We have a railing on the one side but he quite willingly goes to sleep in it.)
Oh, and for your viewing pleasure, me, 37 weeks pregnant.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Other Elijah news
Elijah moved to a bed this week and I am happy to report that he has done it quite successfully. (Daddy will likely tell you that Mommy had a harder time than Elijah did.)
Spending the last of the nice Saturday afternoons drawing with chalk on the sidewalk.
Taking a stroll in Daddy's flip flops.
Spending the last of the nice Saturday afternoons drawing with chalk on the sidewalk.
Taking a stroll in Daddy's flip flops.
Happy birthday to Elijah
"Elijah, how old are you?"
He keeps responding by saying "six". (I'm still dealing with him being two so six is jumping the gun just a bit...)
Elijah's latest obsession is Thomas the Train. His birthday was on Tuesday and we gave him a track that kept him entertained for hours. Last night our we had a family birthday party. He was a little overwhelmed by all the people and but he certainly enjoyed all the trains that he got. He also had a good time playing with his cousin.
Blowing out the candles on his Dairy Queen icecream cake.
Elijah and William were very interested in the digger on the cake.
He keeps responding by saying "six". (I'm still dealing with him being two so six is jumping the gun just a bit...)
Elijah's latest obsession is Thomas the Train. His birthday was on Tuesday and we gave him a track that kept him entertained for hours. Last night our we had a family birthday party. He was a little overwhelmed by all the people and but he certainly enjoyed all the trains that he got. He also had a good time playing with his cousin.
Blowing out the candles on his Dairy Queen icecream cake. 
Elijah and William were very interested in the digger on the cake.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Rug burn
Elijah started Sunday School on Sunday. He's turning two next week so he moved up into the 2/3 class. He got to color a picture and he even made a crown that he got to wear. He was quite proud of it.
Unfortunately, as we were leaving church, the little guy took a stumble and got some serious rug burn on his face. It doesn't seem to bother him at all. Every time I look at it I have to laugh because he really did land right on his face. Poor guy.
He is still enjoying one of his favorite pastimes. Spending time cuddled up with a blanket on the couch. Who knew that a flannel blanket could bring a kid that much joy?
Unfortunately, as we were leaving church, the little guy took a stumble and got some serious rug burn on his face. It doesn't seem to bother him at all. Every time I look at it I have to laugh because he really did land right on his face. Poor guy.
He is still enjoying one of his favorite pastimes. Spending time cuddled up with a blanket on the couch. Who knew that a flannel blanket could bring a kid that much joy?
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