Kayleigh and Jacob

I had some worries about how Kayleigh would react to Jacob. She would say hi and kiss my tummy when I was pregnant. She knew when you pointed to my tummy that Jacob was there. But did she really know that it was a baby that was coming out named Jacob?  I'll never know for sure.

When Jacob and I would go and pick Kayleigh up from daycare, she is so very very protective of Jacob. She will show him off and say "Mommy's tummy." So I guess she kinda knows that Jacob came from Mommy's tummy now, but did she know then...hmm.  Speaking of being protective...being in the transition room of 2-3 year olds, she will let certain kids get closer to Jacob than others. One specific day she pushed a girl away. I was quick to discipline, saying "Pushing's not nice. Say sorry." When a teacher was also quick to remove the pushed girl away, saying "She's not the nicest kid." So maybe Kayleigh knows which kids are okay to be close to Jacob and which are not.

Jacob has always been keen to Kayleigh. He first smiled at her (seriously smiled at her) when he was only 10 days old. He listens to her. She can calm him down by singing, usually Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. They have an awesome relationship already. Hopefully that will continue! 

Tonight, Steve was playing with the two of them. Jacob was "tickling" Kayleigh. She giggled so much!  With a few "Do it again!" coming after. I'm guessing this lasted a good 5-10 minutes straight!  She's still trying to remember that he is little, and she has to be a lot "softer" with him. I think she gets sick of us saying it, but she does listen (most of the time).

Siblings...ah :)

Netflix

Netflix oh how I love you!

I have successfully watched several tv shows from season one to whatever the ending or what is available to Netflix from beginning to end (Cosby Show, Flashpoint, Brothers and Sisters, currently working on Cheers, as well as others). 

Kayleigh has been introduced to several different cartoons (or marcoons as she says).  We don't watch constantly, but probably more than some people. However, there may be marcoons on, but she's building, reading books, cooking in her kitchen, etc. So, that makes me feel better.

However, we watch Netflix thru our Playstation 3 and our Wii. She is mastering the remotes like a champ. She can probably teach each one of you that does not have either game system how to get to Netflix. If we try to help her we instantly get "MY TURN" remark.

WonderPets, Angelina Ballerina, Yo Gabba Gabba and Blue Clues are some of the cartoons that have beat out Elmo!  I can't remember the last time we watched Elmo!  And we still are banning the purple dinosaur who shall remain nameless from entering our house at this time. We'll see how long that lasts!

However, since we have Netflix, we rarely watch daily television (which isn't always bad), but we rarely know what the weather is like.

Dr. Visit

So I broke down and took both kiddos to the Pediatrician.  Mainly Kayleigh needed to go, but Jacob got a little look at while we were there. Kayleigh's been diagnosed with strep.  Fun fun!  UGH!  Oh well...so far she loves taking her meds!  Plus, she is not complaining about anything!  However, she's not eating much either, so hopefully once her throat starts feeling better that will get better.

The Dr's visit went SO WELL!!!!  She did everything Dr. Cureg asked of her. Even saying "AHHH" and sticking out her tongue. She's never liked doing that, but did it without any tears or complaining!  WAY TO GO, KAYLEIGH!

Then Dr. Cureg decided to check Jacob out while we were there.  Kayleigh was so interested and watched it all!  Plus, she kept Jacob calm. He's not one to like being looked over. However, Kayleigh stayed at the head of the bed, watching and talking to Jacob.  They both did great!!! 

Hopefully this is the start of a healthier household!!! 

PS...then we went shopping with Grandma Onn!  And they both fell asleep by 8:15...the earliest in a long time!!  Shall we have more shopping trips...maybe?!?!

Kayleigh...

She's pretty inventive.

Today's post is going to be short.  I'm exhausted!

Kayleigh is known to steal Jacob's binkies. She doesn't use them, but instead puts them on her fingers and parades around the house, or puts them in her pocket of her pants (if they have pockets). However, tonight (even though she had pockets), she decided...get this...I laughed so hard...


She took off her SOCK and put the binkies in her sock!  Seriously...who thinks of this!?!?!

Needless to say, we have about 6-8 binkies, because she steals them so often. But, still...HER SOCK!?!?! 

Got to love this kid :)

Lazy Day...much needed, but...

We needed a lazy day.  Kayleigh's been fighting something, not sure what. She still does not have a temperature and is not complaining of a single sign/symptom. She's not eating much, but that really isn't that surprising to us either. She's become a very picky eater. She likes everything, but she's only in the mood for it when SHE'S in the mood for it. However, today we noticed her lymph nodes in her neck are HUGE...all is relative. She also has some enlarged ones in her armpits as well.  She still isn't running a fever. And if you didn't know her, she doesn't act like a sick kid either. So...we are watching it and probably going to the pediatrician on Tuesday (since our Ped is out on Mondays) if she gets worse or stays the same.

We are also hoping that this does not make it's way to Jacob either. So we are really trying to be diligent on watching that Kayleigh doesn't touch his bottle or his binkies, let alone kissing him. I guess we are also hoping that we (Mommy and Daddy) don't get it either!

Hope all of you with sicknesses are getting healthy too! Or those of you not sick, stay healthy!

Pictures..or lack there of

First...I know my daughter is not going to sit for pictures. It's her age. She's shy when she first is with people (even Grandma). She's just ornery.

HOWEVER...I bought a Groupon. I had at least 7 or 8 images/poses/sheets of pictures that I have already paid for! 

SO...Take some pictures lady!!!!!!!  There were the 3 Feehan boys and the 2 Peterson kiddos. When we first were taken back, Jacob was still eating and needed changed (give us 10 mins and we'll be ready).  So get some pics of the Feehans.  Warm up!  I think we had to twist her arm on this. I can't exactly remember what she said, but my mom and I looked at each other (I think both knowing this wasn't going to turn out the greatest). The lady didn't seem to like her job or was too tired. Who knows.  But to me that is so flippin annoying!  That set me off right there!  If you don't like your job...LEAVE!!!  Especially with photography!  Jeez Louise!

Kayleigh refused.  She was in maybe 3 pictures that were somewhat good.  I'll take that.  But now that we are done with them (and there are quite a few of the Feehan boys that I thought were very good!! SO the lady CAN take pictures). Why didn't she try getting some of Jacob by himself?  Why did she respond "It's not how many poses we take that matters."  Why yes lady, it does. I don't believe in getting one pose in 15 million sheets...that's boring (and a little exaggerated).

Okay...I think I'm done whining.  I really need to just quit going to JcPenney, Portrait Innovations, etc. Several friends use new people that are just starting out that come to your house or meet you at a park and get very good, natural pictures. I just have messy house that I see all the time. Not sure I want to see it in all my pictures too!

Illness continued...

So, Jacob isn't feeling quite right either.  However, he's still eating, still having dirty diapers and sleeping some of the time.  However, he's grumpy!  Not sure if it's gas or what, but poor guy...he needs more sleep than he's getting.  He's only 5 weeks old...he needs sleep to grow big and strong!  This no sleeping should not happen until they are older.  I still feel Kayleigh needs a good nap.  Kids that don't take naps are just asking for it...or maybe it's the parents that are asking for it! 

Today, Steve overheard at daycare a mom telling the teacher that her kid has been having a hard time at school and home for over the last week. They took her to the pediatrician a week ago and they just told them that she had strep...a WEEK later.  WHAT!?!?  I'm pretty sure strep tests are done within a few minutes (like the time you are waiting in the office). This little girl is one of Kayleigh's buddies there, so pray she doesn't get strep...not really wanting that floating around our house. Especially when we can't keep her from kissing her little brother!