October is here – another month flies by!! The kids are enjoying the cooler weather and
I am enjoying the growing sense of routine that starts with the summer’s
end. There is still a lot going on, of
course, but I think we are beginning to get a rhythm going as a household. Even the calendar being filled up hasn’t
thrown me off too badly; I’m starting to feel like I can make a little time
here and there for David and I to each have a little “Me” time. For David, that will probably look like a
once-a-month afternoon at the shooting range.
For me, it might involve a morning going to get a haircut or just
kid-free coffee with a friend. Silas has
reached the age where he can be more independent in his play time, entertaining
himself with crayons or blocks for a good 10-15 minutes. Olivia is still in constant need of monitoring,
naturally, but even she can keep herself happy in her bassinet and doesn’t
always require company. So every once in
a while, I get a few minutes here and there to take care of chores or even
check Facebook. I am beginning to take
on little projects such as writing Bible-related articles again (although they
progress MUCH more slowly than they used to, lol) or sending a card to
encourage a friend.
I have to post a very heart-felt thank you to everyone who
sent a gift for Olivia or Silas (or both) over the last two months. Such fun little clothes, toys, and books –
they are certainly being enjoyed and cherished.
I am doing my best to get more pictures of the kids as they very quickly
change in both personality and looks, and as their bond develops.
Silas has now begun using 3-4 word sentences, often
stringing several together. He has a
very strongly developed sense of items belonging to this person or that person.
“Dada’s bed, Mama’s hairbrush, Baby’s bink.”
But I have noticed over the last week especially that Silas has begun to
feel jealous of Olivia’s frequent snuggle times with Mama. He usually doesn’t mind, but every once in a
while he lets me know that it’s his turn for Mama snuggles, and baby can just
deal with it.
We are putting potty training on hold for a little while –
Si seems to have lost all interest for the time being. But he is starting to sleep through the night
again, so that’s good.
Olivia smiles and coos now, even occasionally chuckling in
her sleep which is adorable. She is very
responsive to sounds and usually loves getting attention from her brother
(except when he surprises her with his affection… sometimes his “hugs” seem
more like attempted body-slams!)
I will probably have to make another post in a little while
with all of Silas’ hilarious sayings (such as, “okay-fi-no-fi” which is
translated, “okay, fine – that’s fine.”
He says this when he is asking for something and Mommy says yes.) But that will have to wait for the next nap
time J
Love to all!
