Keeping up with Fred-n-Sara

Last seemed like a busy week, but when I sit and think about it, not a lot went on.  I think it seemed busy because both Fred and I are fully back at work and it’s been a little hectic getting into the grove again.  But here’s a little recap on our week (sorry it’s late…)

• While Fred technically started back to work the week before, this past week was his first full week with students.
• I started back to work on Monday, and even though I only work 1/2 a day, 5 days a week, it through a wrench in what I’ve been able to get done lately.  My schedule also changed from working mornings (last year) to working afternoons now, so that’s an adjustment for both Cal and I.
• Cal discovered the pots and pans cabinet while I was cooking…he loves to cook already!

• Nina got her stitches out.  She’s still wearing her cone when we aren’t around, but she’s doing pretty good.
• Sunday we started  this year’s fall hiking spree with the Summit County Metro Parks, by hiking the quarry trail at the Deep Lock Quarry.  Cal can’t wait to earn his hiking staff!

One more thing…please keep my grandmother in your thoughts and prayers, she went into the hospital over the weekend with some abdominal pain, the doctors think it is related to her colon. Hopefully she will make a speedy recovery and be able to go home soon.

I should find time to write this post earlier in the day.  I always wait until after everything else is done and Cal is in bed.  Then, by the  time I sit down I’m ready for bed.  Tonight is no exception, with the first day back to work behind me, I’m pooped.  So this will be short (and I’ll add pictures later, I have a few but the camera is in the basement at the other computer and Fred is busy working on school stuff there).

• The biggest news: Cal transitioned into his big boy bed!  We put him down for naps starting Monday and by Saturday he was sleeping at night in it.  And I have to say,while it was my idea not to buy another crib and just move Cal out of the one we have, I was pretty nervous about it.  I thought it’d be hard and Cal would fall out or climb out, but really, he hasn’t.  He’s really done well sleeping in his big room.



• As we transition Cal into his big boy bed, I’m working on getting the nursery set up for Baby J 2.0!
• Fred started work on Friday, back to the grind!!!
• Nina had her surgery to remove a cyst from her leg.  She’s getting used to her “cone” now.

  

• We had visitors from Maryland on Friday, it’s always good to get together with good friends for a great meal and ice cream

And that’s it!  I told you it’d be short this week!  And now I’m off to relax a little before calling it a night.  Have a good week!

Last week, as you probably know, was Calvin’s birthday week.  Tuesday was his birthday and we took him to the Columbus Zoo to celebrate.  He had a great time, as did his mommy and daddy! Since his birthday, Cal has decided to start acting like a true toddler:

• clapping
• getting into every cabinet that doesn’t have a child proof lock on it
• standing on his own (for about 5 seconds) and then stumbling and hitting his head on whatever hard surface is closest (like the corner of dishwasher, the high chair leg, the rocking chair legs, you name it he’s bumped it!).
• getting into every cabinet (did I mention that yet?) and pulling everything out
• being picky with his food and spitting out any vegetable we give him
• getting into all the cabinets and drawers (we need to get more locks!)
• waving hi/bye-bye…sometimes
• shooting hoops in his fisher-price basketball hoop toy (like the one pictured on the right)
• getting into all the cabinets (seriously!)

He’s been a handful, but would I have it any other way?  Of course not!  Things would be boring!

This week Cal also had his 12 month check up and his 2 month post-eye operation follow up.  At his 12 month check up, Cal got 3 shots and screamed his little heart out.  But, we found out he weighs 20 lbs and is 30 inches long, which is just about average for his age.  It was also confirmed that he is experiencing night terrors in his sleep.  He has been waking up (but not completely) and crying hysterically for a minute or two and then falling back to sleep a few nights a week for the last few weeks.  Thankfully these aren’t anything to be concerned about, according to Cal’s doctor and he will more than likely grow out of them in the next few years.  Unfortunately, they are no fun for Fred and I!  We’re hoping that he outgrows these sooner than later!

At his 2 month post-eye operation appointment, we got good news: Cal’s eyes are looking great!  It seems as though he will not need another surgery to keep his eye from turning!  As long as his glasses are on, Cal’s eyes are straight and both being used.  He still has to wear a patch over his right eye for 2 hours a day (for a while before his surgery it was 8+ hours a day), but it’s not much at all. Fred and I couldn’t be happier about this.  Cal will probably always wear glasses, but his eyes will be straight and most important, he will be able to see out of both of them (had the surgery not gone well or been done at all, there was a possibility of him loosing the use of his left eye and being labeled legally blind).  Yay!

Overall it was a good week for our family!

Oh, how could I forget…we also had 2 other family member birthdays this week:

Our niece Kayla turned 16 on Saturday and my little sister turned 23 on Sunday!  Happy birthday girls!!!

This past week has been all about getting ready for Cal’s birthday party that was on Saturday, although his birthday isn’t until tomorrow.  I thought I’d post some pictures from his party…

Cal had a lot of fun with his 2nd cousin, John.

He loved looking at/eating the cards!

Cal got a lot of fun presents.

And of course the cake (I made a sheet cake and smash cake for his party)…

First we sang happy birthday and Cal blew out the candle (with Fred’s help).

Then he got to dig into his very own monkey-face smash cake!

I think he liked it.

The aftermath (his glasses were literally caked! Haha).

After a long day, a little ride around the shelter helped wrap up the party.

The day was rainy, but the party was good.  Thanks to everyone for making Calvin’s first birthday special!

Here’s a link to the rest of the pictures from Cal’s party.  If you have anything to add, just email me!

There wasn’t too much excitement last week.  It rained a lot.  Cal and I stayed in.  Fred went to work.  Nina barked.  The cats slept.  That was pretty much our week, with a couple exceptions:

• Cal spent some time with his grandparents and charmed them with his oh-so-charming personality while Fred and I shopped for his birthday
• Fred bought me flowers (a potted orange Gerber daisy)
• My ankles swelled and I got emotional (but then again, I AM pregnant, so none of this should be surprising to me or anyone else).
• Oh, and Calvin started waving at dinner one night.  He now waves (usually just to Fred) with both hands.  He’s starting to get the hang of waving “bye-bye,” but really, I wonder if he’s waving or signing for milk (yes, Fred and I have been working on sign language with him).
• Fred and I had a much needed night out.  Dinner and a movie.  It was wonderful!

Yep, that was our week.  Hope everyone else had a good week!