Well, Brennan went as a gorilla today to school. Still isn't thrilled to go to school at all but once he's with Mrs. Vincent, he's fine. Today, he ran over to her and showed her his costume. He even let her put on his 'face' and take a picture with her. Then they had a parade in the school and the parents were allowed to stay for that. It was so cute. Of course, Brennan was holding Mrs. Vincent's hand the whole time. He just loves her.
I forgot to blog about Shane's 9 month well check last Thursday. He's only in the 11th percentile for weight and 75th for height!!! He long and skinny just like his brother. I took both boys alone and Brennan was good. He was so quiet once Dr. Limmer came in. She said Shane is above average physically :) He was such a good boy. When he got his flu shot, he screamed and so did Brennan. He doesn't like to see Shaney upset.
Brennan's been a bit difficult lately to put it nicely. A doctor I work with gave me a list of books I have to look into. Time out is not working anymore although I still do it. I think he could be in it all the time :P
Tonight, Ryan and I are going out to dinner with the O'Neills and Kristen. Marc's grandfather is really sick and he's out in Ohio visiting him. I met him (his gf) at their wedding. He is so funny - I think the funniest older person I've ever met. Well, they told him he was going to hospice. His response - "Oh no, I know what that means!" Then the nurse asked him if he had a DNR. He looked at her and said - "I kind of like living!" Omg so funny. Even at this stage of his life. I hope I can have that kind of humor when I'm his age.
I had to work both days this past weekend. Fortunately I only worked in the morning. On Saturday, Ryan took the boys to the Philly Zoo with his parents and Aunt Kelly. They had a great time; Ryan said Brennan was scared to get next to the lion. He was right up against the glass! Some kids were dressed up in their Halloween costumes and Brennan got some M&Ms. At the end of the visit, Brennan & Ryan went on a train ride.
Saturday night, we went to Mimi and Pops; Brennan & Shane had dinner with them and Ryan and I went to dinner at Pizza Time. Even though it's a pizza place, it's just nice to not have to worry about the kids at a restaurant!
After work on Sunday, I picked the boys up from my parents and went straight to Brendan Magee's christening in NJ. We missed the mass but met up with everyone at this fabulous Italian restaurant. The food was awesome. We sat with the Strangs. We were having fun until the end when Brennan threw a toy car at Carter's face. Ryan and I were mortified!! I don't know why he did that. He was in a bad mood for the whole afternoon. He gave us a lot of trouble going to bed last night too.
Last night I was able to order Brennan's scrapbook off of Snapfish. It's of his first year. Can't wait to see it.
Haven't posted in a little bit....not too much going on. Brennan still doesn't want to go to school. It's a struggle every Tuesday and Thursday to get him ready. All morning he says he doesn't want to go then at times he'll say he wants too. Still the only kid that cries going into the classroom...
Had a busy weekend. We went to the Fanz's for dinner on Saturday night. Brennan had so much fun. Dave drove his truck onto his lawn and had Brennan give him sticks from the truck. Brennan was in heaven. They made a big fire and dinner was so good. On Sunday, I worked and Ryan dropped the boys off at Mimi and Pop's. I picked the boys up and then my parents and Moira came for chili dinner.
I am stressing out currently because Pop can't watch the boys on Tuesday afternoons anymore. Moira may be able to if she gets this job she's interviewing for. I emailed Gwynedd Mercy College to see if they would put up information for an education or nursing major to come babysit the boys. Waiting to hear.
Spoke with Nana Gould on Sunday night. She's doing well. Got home from the hospital 2 weeks ago. She is dying to see the boys. She hasn't met Shane yet. I think we'll go up on New Years Eve.
I think that's it for now. I have to pick up Brennan from school soon :)
Shane was 9 months yesterday. But as a present he had an ear infection! We took him to the pediatrician's yesterday and she said it wasn't a bad infection but I started him on the amox anyway. He seems good now and hopefully he'll nap today. Poor guy!
Have had a very busy weekend with Ryan at his annual golf weekend with the guys at the shore. The boys and I went shopping for clothes for all three of us, got a cookie treat for Brennan and then got a ball for Brennan and a toy that sings for Shane. They were so good, I decided to spoil 'em!
Then Aunt Kelly came over to stay the night and help me Sunday morning. I had to work. Brennan threw a fit and didn't want me to go to work. He wanted to come with me to work. Shane has a cold (his 3rd in a month) but he was good as gold. Kelly called me at work to tell me something was wrong with Shaney. I heard him screaming in the background. She gave him Tylenol and I called Katie to come check in. By the time Katie got here, he was fine. He cried again (like he was in pain) after I got home and he didn't sleep well either. I'm thinking ear infection so I drive all the way out to Lansdale for the CVS minute clinic. I put in all our information and it asks me for Shane's DOB. I put that in and it says they won't see any patients under 18 months of age. Great. Meanwhile I told my parents I'd pick them up from the airport.
I called Uncle Peter and he came over, got Brennan and went to the airport to get them. Shane seems okay so I may wait until tomorrow morning when Dr Limmer's office opens. If he gets real bad tonight I won't hesitate to take him to Abington ER.
On a happier note - 2 funny/cute things happened today. I read 'Goodnight Moon' to Shane today for the first time. He sat on his knees on the floor and kept looking at me while I was reading it. His little face beamed - he is so precious. Then I told Brennan he was going to McDonald's for dinner so he tells me he's going to the barn (huh?). Then he says, Old McDonald had a farm with a barn! He associates McDonald's restaurant with the song about a farm. So funny.
Brennan did great today with school!!! He said a couple of times before we left that he didn't want to go but never cried about it. Then we got dressed and he said he wanted to go to school. He went outside and got in the car, no problem. He walked himself into school; unlike other times I had to carry him. He was excited and went up to Mrs Brey (the director) and started talking to her all by himself. He doesn't have school again until Tuesday but I hope that today shows he is ready.
Shane had some pieces of egg today. Exciting :P He loves to look outside and we played outside a little today before naps.
I am so blessed to have these 2 precious boys in my life.
This is my first blog. We went to see the Strangs today and Nicole told me about blogger. Thought it'd be a good idea.
Brennan started school 3 weeks ago and it's a work in progress. He's the only kid that cries. Tuesday was his best day yet and he said today he wanted to go tomorrow. We'll see how that goes....
Shaney is all over the place. Ryan said that last night he took 2 steps with the walker. On Sunday he stood unaided for about 2 seconds. He'll definitely be walking by 1. He waves too and claps although the waving is new. So cute.
