Logan Starts Kindergarten

Wow... I didn't think he would scream and cry since he did so well yesterday at CDI (After school program) but he did. I thought we were over all this. It makes me so sad!

We took some photos before we left the house. He was still happy and excited.

I didn't feed him breakfast because I thought the school had a breakfast even before school. It turns out there was no more than donut holes and juice and we went straight to class first. 

They all lined up outside the classroom.

They all already had an assigned cubby with their names on it.

Once inside, they got to play for less than 5 minutes on the tables.

Then they all sat down for a story. Logan doesn't sit still. I think he was nervous. He started to crawl around.

He started HERE

Then crawled to the other end...

I asked him to go back... there he goes.

It was so overwhelming. There were more parents than students... he cried when I left and they had to hold him back. I was outside eating my "breakfast" (donut hole) and hearing him cry the whole time was heart breaking.

The school has been a little unorganized in my opinion. The notice to when he actually started didn't come until a month before. I ordered uniforms but found out there was no longer a uniform policy. I called and asked to remove that information off their website.

CDI called to confirm that Logan was in kindergarten and not transitional kindergarten (kids who aren't 5 by a certain date. I had to call the school to double check and he was in fact enrolled in TK. They fixed that... *SIGH*

I stood outside the kindergarten gate this morning with a couple of other families only to be told they changed the rule or process and that we had to go around through the front.... 

Logan's Participation in Preschool - June/July

Logan's last day was July 10th. I went through some of the stuff in his folder and found this cute little drawing of our family portrait.

Some of these were not dated so I don't remember when I received them...

It's great to read that he has been focused and behaved!

So sweet of him! Love my little caring man!

Logan's last day of preschool

So here it is... the beginning of his school years. His last day of preschool was Friday, July 10th. I sent him to preschool with younger brother with cupcakes. I was starting to feel sad. 

This picture turned out blurry (because it focused on me) but I didn't want to hang around any longer and delay the good-bye process. His morning "tradition" is to give me hugs and kisses (sometimes a lot more than usual) and then he blows kisses (with TWO hands - it must be with TWO hands) and he runs to the window where I come around and wave and blow more kisses (WITH TWO HANDS). ^_^

I picked him up and gathered all his belongings and got even more sad. He said his good-byes to all the teachers (and the pet snake - yuck) and gave them hugs. His favorite teacher (Hennie) is off on vacation. I'll bring him in one day to visit since Connor is still there. I'm a little sad that the school doesn't do a Preschool Graduation thing for the kids leaving... I know a lot of preschool that does this. It's so minor it seems but such a big deal for me.

Kindergarten starts on July 14th but he starts the Summer Camp (Last day) on the 13th. I took the morning off because I thought I would hand out for a little bit. He was shy when he saw all the kids outside. He sat down on the floor but focused on all the little rocks and stuff he found instead of the group sitting in the circle.

When we walked back to the bungalow, he walked into the chain link fence staring at the garbage truck in the yard. I noted to one of the assistants that he's clumsy so "watch out for this one" haha.

I stuck around for a few minutes before he said he wanted to say "bye" and I asked if he wanted me to leave and he said "yes". I'm glad he was okay with me leaving but I was also a little sad at the same time. Of course, he wanted his "routine" of hugs, kisses and more blowing kisses at the window.

Vicky was so sweet to send me this picture letting me know he was doing great since I expressed some concerns about Logan adjusting to his preschool earlier this year. 

Connor Potty Training

I have to admit I have not been on top of potty training Connor. I was trying while pregnant but then the baby was born. Logan was sick for months... it got crazy.

June 2015

I put away all the little potty trainers because he is adamant about using the big boy potty. We were on top of it with Logan. As soon as Logan said "Pee" he was picked up and ran to the bathroom STAT! Of course now, I hear Connor say "peeeee" and I'm halfway cleaning poop from little brother and daddy is no where to be found. Even though I feel warm pee on his diaper he still pees when I put him on the toilet seat. I think he's able to hold some.

This past weekend, he came in and said he had to pee while I was busy with little brother again. So I just said "okay, go pee and wash your hands too". I listened carefully. I heard him pee into the water. I heard a flush and then I heard him turn on the faucet! When dad woke, I asked him to check the toilet and all was good! Yay! So proud of him!

When I picked him up from preschool, they said he peed on his own and had a dry diaper in between!

He's so independent. He wants to do everything by himself. ^_^

UPDATE: 8.12.15 - He's been going diaper free at preschool and has very little accidents. He's been doing well at home too. It's a little harder because the toilets at home are not little like at school. He also pooped 2x by himself!! He is recognizing his urge to go now.

Dustin - 11 Months

Wow! One more month until he turns the BIG one! ahhhhh! Someone slap me! haha It's actually a few weeks from now since I'm a little late... He turned 11 months the day after 4th of July so it only made sense to kill 2 birds with one stone and do a July 4th theme! I had fun making the DIY Tassels and although the stars in his Crochet Stars & Stripes hat looks more like flowers, that was fun to make too! I'll be using them in his one year cake smash photos too (in different colors of course!).

I was a little hesitant to let him watch fireworks but he did okay. When it got a little loud, he made a face but was taken in. Other times, I covered his ears.

His gums are sore from his upper two front teeth coming in... 

He can walk along couches and use the walking car in short distances. This video he was a little scared but shortly after this, he's all smiles and has such a proud smile when he does use it to walk! (you'll see that video next month!)

Dustin went to a pool for the first time for a friend's 3rd birthday party. He sure loves to splash around!

He loves to help with laundry by taking everything out and throwing it on the floor or mixing the clothes between baskets (each person has their own basket).

Logan loves to cuddle with Dustin. It's sad that they're always sick and I won't allow kisses sometimes :(

I'm trying to teach him how to get off furniture. I remember teaching Logan at an early age... it really is true when you have more kids that you forget all these things... I took out the balls for the pack and play and Dustin was a little scared of it but loves to throw the balls around.

Here he is at 11 months old!

This last month has been very emotional. I have not come to accept that he is my last baby and time is just moving way too fast... His brother is starting kindergarten next week! He's becoming a "toddler"... it's all too much for the emotional unstable. HAHA

Connor's First Bike

I was so excited to get Connor a new bike. Not being the first child means you get hand me downs. Well actually, my first got a lot of hand me downs from his cousin too (I'm not complaining). I doubt he noticed ^_^

Anyway, he's been riding his brother's Radio Flyer tricycle. He started off moving with his feet on the ground when he was still cared by YiYi (Sui Fong). When I put him in the preschool where I work, I saw him still using his feet to move around. 

Recently, I can't remember (within the last 2 months?) he started to use the pedals. I figured it was time to buy him a bike that he can ride and maybe learn to ride without the training wheels (in the near future). Our evening walks were fun but we end up having to wait for him. Even though he seems to be pedaling fast, the tricycle goes slow....

Anyway, while we were shopping, I stopped by the bike area to check out some bikes. He was so excited when I put him on the bike at the store to see if it was the right size. He had the biggest smile (shy kind of smile)... He stared at it most of the time while it was in the cart. 

We let him take it out after dinner yesterday (6/14/15). He kept pedaling it back (which activates the breaks). I think while trying to pedal, he goes the wrong direction. I notice the seat was too high and brought it all the way down. After about 5-10 minutes of daddy helping him, he finally got the hang of it... then it was "Mom! Watch! Fast! Zoom! Zoom!" 

Here he is riding around the playground and with his brother. Now we don't have to wait for him because the tricycle didn't allow him to go as fast during our walks.

On a side note: Connor has been stitching together words to form mini sentences (as much as he can) such as "my shoes" - "Connor fall down" - "2 trucks"

He's so cute. He's still emotional and lately when he's upset he throws up his hands and smashes it down saying "No!" I wonder if he learned that in school lol. 

He also started asking to pee in the toilet. He prefers sitting now for some reason. I think that's what he does at school. Every time he asks to pee, I feel his diaper and it's warm as if he's going that moment. He's able to hold back and pee the rest in the toilet. It's progress!

Dustin - 10 Months

I want to cry because I just did a "Save the Date" for his first birthday in a couple of months! So, this month was a month full of exciting things for Dustin. 

I had to pick him up from the sitter's house on May 20th because he had a fever...I took him to the doctor's office because he had a virus too but I also felt teeth! His first tooth! Poor baby.

He's allergic to Pano (our Cat). He loves to play with him but I always try to watch him carefully because he'll start to break out in hives. I usually keep him in long sleeves and long pants (even in this heat) but he'll get hives on his ankle area and wrists where it's exposed. I wash his hands often especially after he touches Pano. While making breakfast one morning, I was occupied with showing his older brother how to help cook. When I checked on him, he was covered in hives and his face was swollen. He had rubbed his face after touching the cat. I had to wash him and give him Benadryl. Now, we're thinking about putting the cats up for adoption. Such a tough decision.

I have seen him move around but not actually crawling. He turns 10 months and he started crawling that day! After 2 kids, I'm still as excited as when the first one crawled! I was a little worried because both boys have already crawled by now but I know every child is different. He did come earlier than his brothers (6 weeks early).

I noticed that all my boys crawled differently. 
Logan started off on hands and knees. One day, he just stared forward, and took off (slowly).
Connor started earlier army crawling and moving fast too! He did this for awhile before crawling on hands and knees.
Dustin crawls on one knee and the other on his left feet (knee up) as you can see in the video.

I can't wait until he takes his first steps (He's already pulling himself up on objects). Then, I'm in trouble trying to keep up with 3 little monkeys!

I love his babbling 

He eats great when he's not sick!

His 10 Month shoot. I'm losing my creativity.

I still think he looks more like Connor: