Swimming and Beans

Olivia was much better today even though she didn't want to take a nap...but who would want to on a beautiful day!

I ran a trail race this morning and I actually enjoyed it.  It was a nice trail and it was kind of cool.  When I got home Brendon went for a bike ride.  Olivia and I did some vacuuming downstairs.  I sure hope she thinks it is fun when she gets older.  I cut the grass while Brendon ate lunch and he tried to get her down for a nap...that didn't work.  I ended up laying on her floor for a few minutes and then she fell asleep.

Once nap time was over we had a snack outside and then got ready to swim.  We swam for a good 30 minutes and she did great.  She is going to be such a fish.  She loves it and we have fun swimming with her too. 

After swimming Brendon and Olivia went down to the garden and picked some beans for dinner.  Then Olivia helped me get them in the pan and we made them for dinner.  We had dinner outside since it was so nice. 

Then while we were doing yard work Brendon found some baby bunnies so Olivia and I went to see if they were still there...we were sad because they were not there.  But a bird has made a nest in our outdoor sink and we got to see that baby bird...we think it was probably just born today because it wasn't chirping or had any real fuzz yet.  Olivia did like seeing that!

No Nap Friday

This morning we got up early so Olivia could go to Susan's while Brendon worked and I had a doctor's appointment. 

Olivia did a good job at Susan's with just one accident.  She took a little catnap on the way home literally 10 mins or less.  I kept her up a bit when we got home thinking she would take a nap.  When I tried to put her down she just wanted to play.  So I tried to trick her and sleep on the floor.  Well that didn't work either.  Then all of a sudden she said, "I just need to go" and did a huge poop in her pants! Gross!! So that was wonderful and gross at the same time.  Since she wouldn't sleep I took her grocery shopping and wouldn't you know 2 minutes before we got home she fell asleep. 

After groceries we had a snack and then went swimming.  She should be exhausted! Well Brendon is up there trying to get her settled....this bedtime battle is no fun! I am about to put the front of her crib back on!

Magic Show

We had kind of a rough night...Olivia was up in the middle of the night and poor Brendon had to get up early to go to work.  I ended up sleeping on her for awhile...I heard Brendon get up and then I went back into the bed. 

Olivia was still crabby this morning but we went to a magic show.  I thought maybe getting out of the house would help.  She was pretty good at the magic show...she liked the juggling and bubbles part of it.  She wasn't into the mime part of it...I could understand, her imagination isn't that developed yet.  After the magic show we stopped at Subway for lunch.  Then we came home and after a crying and screaming poop incident we went into the pool.  Then finally she was ready to nap.  I called the doctor about the screaming and crying during poop and she suggested white grape juice, lots of water, and fruit.  Well the picky eater here hates juice and fruits are inconsistent.  So I ran to the store and got some juice...I ended up giving her some in a syringe and even that was a tough sell.

We had a pretty bad thunderstorm tonight but as of right now the only thunderstorm is up in her bed crying....

At the magic show

Magic show

Going for a car ride after dinner

Helping daddy weed the garden

Semi-Better day

We had a semi-better day today.  Olivia is waking up like clockwork at 6:30 a.m.  She was a little fussy this morning but then got better.  We still had some bouts of crying but I tried to keep her busy.  We fed the birds and then played outside.  Then we ate lunch and went in the pool.  This little fish is doing so well.  We got her to swim to the ladder, climb the ladder, and then jump in the pool.  She was still holding on to my hands while jumping but she jumped.  She did some swimming  towards some objects in the pool- like her boats and Jaws our thermometer. 

Then it was nap time...it was a disaster at first but she finally fell asleep.  It was a disaster afterwards too.  I made the mommy call of taking her to the doctor.  They checked everything- ears fine, throat- a little red, did a strep test- negative, checked her tummy- fine. So who knows what is going on in that little body.  I am hoping it is not the end of the napping era...we all need a little break during the day for some rest!

Olivia helped water the flowers after dinner.  She didn't get the flowers much but she watered herself a bunch.  Then we did some music and then it was bath time.  So far she has exited the bed once...we shall see if she is down for good....

Being silly with her fake glasses on...

Really Rough and Tough Day

Right now the only thing I can think is- tomorrow is a new day!

We had a rough day today.  Olivia had lots of crying and tantrums and just wasn't herself today.  She did have a little runny nose but it was worse when she was all upset.  She got upset over everything and I mean everything.  I didn't even think we were going to make it to Kindermusik this morning.  She cried because she didn't want to go on the potty...then we had accidents galore today...2 poop accidents and I think 2 or 3 pee pee accidents.  Then it was nap time...she did not want to take a nap...I tried for like an hour and then gave up.  I let her come and play downstairs and she was just laying all over the floor.  About 3 o'clock I took her up in bed with me and she even cried then! After about 10 minutes or so she fell asleep. Well then I couldn't move.  I slept for about 10-15 mins but then I was wide awake. Thankfully I was able to read while she napped...but then I had to go to the bathroom...I held it as long as possible...she woke up and then went right back to sleep.  She didn't want to eat much dinner and then we played outside.  I brought her Cozy Coupe car out and I pushed her around in that and she loved it...plus it was quite the work out I might add!

Bedtime was horrible...but she did finally communicate that her ear was hurting...so that may be the problem.  I will see how she is in the morning and if she is still a hot mess we will be going to the doctor. 

If they were giving out parent report cards today I would have gotten a big F.  I was getting frustrated with her and she was not listening.  I swear I said no 1,000 times to things I always say no to- like keeping the closet door closed, and letting Jake in our bedroom...I felt bad that I was saying no to everything she was doing. She has started doing this, "You can't get me" and lays on the floor.  I told her that she was not allowed to say that anymore and lay on the floor like that- she usually does this when she doesn't want to do something- like go potty or even better go to bed! It has just worked my last nerve today.  I know these days are few and far between but they are exhausting and frustrating.  I kept asking myself what I was doing wrong and maybe I was missing something that she was trying to communicate.  I really fell apart when she finally just settled down and was talking to Lamby.  She was asking Lamby if she wanted to go to bed and told her that mommy, daddy, and Jake were all going to bed and she needed to go to sleep.  Then she said I love you to Lamby and I haven't heard a peep since...I am sure it won't be too long though. 

Tomorrow can't come fast enough!

Don't let this sweet smile deceive you....she truly was a hot mess today!

Rainy, Rainy, Rainy

It was another rainy day today.  I squeezed in a quick run this morning and it was sprinkling at one point but by the end it was a slow rain.  But it felt good though!

Brendon took Olivia to Gymboree this morning while I went and picked out some new glasses. Fun, fun for me.  Brendon said Olivia took a little tumble at Gymboree and cried for a few minutes but then was ok.  By the time I got home they were eating lunch!

This afternoon Karson and his mommy stopped by and the sun came out.  The kids had fun playing for a few minutes.  It was good to see our friends!

Amazingly tonight Olivia ate broccoli for dinner...she even asked for more! There is hope that she will try different foods and like them.  Brendon made some awesome chicken for dinner which Olivia ate too! She is still iffy about some meats but when she wants to eat...she eats!!

Swimming Sunday

This morning we made it to church! Olivia did a great job at church.  We did one potty stop after communion but she did great.  We don't even take any extra stuff with us except for Lamby.  She is quite entertained with the church books.  We did get her to kneel on the kneeler today which she calls "the bumpy."

After church we came home and had breakfast and read the newspaper.  Brendon vacuumed the pool while Olivia ate lunch and this girl was ready to get in the pool.  She is going to be a little fish.  Olivia even moved her arms and legs in some swimming motions today...it was a doggie paddle but that is awesome she figured that out.  She loves when Brendon jumps in the pool and makes big splashes.  We are trying to get her to jump in the pool and she did better today.  She loves to jump but I think it is jumping in the water that she is not so sure about.

We had a great dinner outside at the picnic table tonight.  It was nice to sit outside and eat as a family!