Dear Parker,
Last week was really rough. I started musical rehearsal in addition to the pep band games. I didn't get home until 7:30 two nights and 10:00 or after the other two. It's really taking it's toll on you. I feel horrible about it. On top of that, your ears still aren't better and you got the flu on Tuesday night. Luckily, your Aunt Lauren came to stay with you since neither of your Moms can really afford to take another day off of work.
This week isn't shaping up to be much better. Mom and I are going on a date tomorrow night (which we really need to do, but isn't going to help you any.) Tuesday, I have rehearsal. Wednesday, you are getting your tubes, Mom is leaving for her conference in Chicago and I have rehearsal, so Nancy is coming over. Thursday, I have rehearsal, so Aunt Lauren is going to watch you and then Friday we have to go to Michigan for Aunt Kimber and Uncle Steven's baby shower. It's just going to be busy and hard since your Mom will be gone for half of it. I am praying that these tubes help you feel better and that the procedure and recovery is easy for you.
Yesterday, you had an extremely hard day. It started off by you kicking and hitting me over cheese and crackers and it was just all downhill from there. It was the worst you have ever behaved in your life. Luckily, it was (relatively) short lived in that it last only for the day. After dinner, I got brave and took you out (again - the first trip was a DISASTER) and you were wonderful. Now, it could be because you were tired or because I promised you 30 minutes of tv if you were good since you had lost tv previously in the day. But, whatever it was, you figured out how to be a good little girl again. I think you mostly don't feel good and miss me and just don't know how to deal with that.
We had a much better day today. I'm glad that the "terrible twos" we experienced yesterday don't appear to be a permanent thing. Tonight you wanted to listen to "Annie" and spent quite some time running around the loft singing with the cd and attempting the dance moves to "Hard Knock Life." It was hilarious. You've also been very into reading your own books lately. The books we read frequently, you can pretty much say verbatim. If you forget, all you need is a couple of words and you get the whole page. Books that you aren't as familiar with, you just make something up based on the pictures. I think it's so cute.
You are still taking good care of your babies. I can't wait until you have babies in your life to actually help take care of. You will be such a good cousin and, someday, big sister.
I love you Parker. Let's get through this week together.
Love,
Mommy
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Snow Day (Part 1)
Dear Parker,
We are currently in the middle of an ice storm, so we all had a snow day today. Although you can't tell from these pictures, you were driving us a little crazy today. You were not always listening and had one really good tantrum over a pair of clean socks. "2" is proving to be rather challenging. On the bright side, we did have some great times. You played for a long time this morning with your babies and your animals. With a quick glance, it's hard to find you in the photo! :) You love to take good care of your babies.
We visited Grandma and Grandpa over the weekend and you loved playing Super Capes with Uncle Steven and Grandpa. It makes me laugh because you are just completely happy running around with your cape and chasing the villain "Super Scary."
Alright, well this was such a mish-mash post. Out of order, not making much sense...yeah well.
Regardless of my writing skills or your trying nature lately, I love you more than you know.
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Another bulleted post...
Dear Parker,
So, here I am again. Behind. I feel like it's the story of my blogging life. But, you have been so amazing lately and doing so many things that I think I should write about. I'm sure I won't be able to remember any of them now (or maybe I'll write about things that I already mentioned - I dunno....we'll see how it goes!)
Here goes.
1) Some kids have an imaginary friend. You have an imaginary bear. This is not a nice bear (I don't think.) He lives in our house and often tries to get us and eat our toes. You will often shut us in whatever room we are in so that the bear doesn't get us. Sometimes, if you are feeling brave, you will rock on the horse that Grandpa Sharp made in an attempt to catch the bear and squish him. Miraculously, however, he always comes back to life!
2) Your babies. They are NOT well potty trained. Someone is always having an accident and needing to be changed. They are always crying and needing cloths. You are pretty funny with them. You will say things like, "It's ok. I love you." Tonight, you gave Allie and Mickey a full check up with your doctor kit. I want to know what other 2 year old actually says, "Okay, Mickey. I will check your blood pressure. It won't hurt." Too funny. You gave them both shots in the leg (like you got a couple of weeks ago.) Then told them that they did a good job.
3) Talking. You are never quiet. You are constantly narrating your life. And, if there is nothing interesting going on, you are telling a story - either a reenactment of something that actually happened or a story that you are making up. When you are telling a story, you will tell the story - complete with quotes from those involved and then laugh and say, "like that." Tonight, you wanted to take your babies (Allie and Dolly) on a walk around the house. You asked me "Would you want to carry these cards?" You asked your Mom, "Would you want to carry this pillow for Allie?" That's not exactly correct grammar, but still pretty cute.
4)Conversation/Games Tonight, we were eating dinner and you asked what we should do after dinner. Then, you said, "Maybe Match Game, Candyland or Hungry Hippos." You are getting so good and interacting with people and asking appropriate questions. Whenever one of us comes home, you ask, "How was your day at school?" I also love that you love games. You don't fully understand them yet, but you understand HOW to play them, so that's a step.
I can't really think of much else right now. I know there is more and I will try to be better about writing it down as it comes to me instead of waiting for weeks and then forgetting it.
What I don't ever forget is that I love you so much and am constantly amazed by you.
Love,
Mommy
So, here I am again. Behind. I feel like it's the story of my blogging life. But, you have been so amazing lately and doing so many things that I think I should write about. I'm sure I won't be able to remember any of them now (or maybe I'll write about things that I already mentioned - I dunno....we'll see how it goes!)
Here goes.
1) Some kids have an imaginary friend. You have an imaginary bear. This is not a nice bear (I don't think.) He lives in our house and often tries to get us and eat our toes. You will often shut us in whatever room we are in so that the bear doesn't get us. Sometimes, if you are feeling brave, you will rock on the horse that Grandpa Sharp made in an attempt to catch the bear and squish him. Miraculously, however, he always comes back to life!
2) Your babies. They are NOT well potty trained. Someone is always having an accident and needing to be changed. They are always crying and needing cloths. You are pretty funny with them. You will say things like, "It's ok. I love you." Tonight, you gave Allie and Mickey a full check up with your doctor kit. I want to know what other 2 year old actually says, "Okay, Mickey. I will check your blood pressure. It won't hurt." Too funny. You gave them both shots in the leg (like you got a couple of weeks ago.) Then told them that they did a good job.
3) Talking. You are never quiet. You are constantly narrating your life. And, if there is nothing interesting going on, you are telling a story - either a reenactment of something that actually happened or a story that you are making up. When you are telling a story, you will tell the story - complete with quotes from those involved and then laugh and say, "like that." Tonight, you wanted to take your babies (Allie and Dolly) on a walk around the house. You asked me "Would you want to carry these cards?" You asked your Mom, "Would you want to carry this pillow for Allie?" That's not exactly correct grammar, but still pretty cute.
4)Conversation/Games Tonight, we were eating dinner and you asked what we should do after dinner. Then, you said, "Maybe Match Game, Candyland or Hungry Hippos." You are getting so good and interacting with people and asking appropriate questions. Whenever one of us comes home, you ask, "How was your day at school?" I also love that you love games. You don't fully understand them yet, but you understand HOW to play them, so that's a step.
I can't really think of much else right now. I know there is more and I will try to be better about writing it down as it comes to me instead of waiting for weeks and then forgetting it.
What I don't ever forget is that I love you so much and am constantly amazed by you.
Love,
Mommy
Monday, January 10, 2011
More Drama
Dear Parker,
It just never ends, does it, baby? Over Christmas break, you got another ear infection. It was a Sunday, so we just took you to a MedCheck. They confirmed and prescribed your favorite drug. We thought the infection had gone away since you cleared up and were really happy and carefree for the next 2 weeks. 2 days back to school and you start getting snotty again. Then, you get this crazy cough. Well, the cough pushed me over the edge, so your Mom took you to the doctor. The discovered that you had ANOTHER ear infection and the croup. WHAT? Who gets croup in 2011? You, apparently. Anyway, the dr thinks that the infections are never truly going away. They're going away enough to clear up the puss, but then they just keep coming back. So, last Thursday, you had to get 1 steroid shot for the coughing, plus 2 intramuscular shots for the ear infections. You then had to go back Friday for two more. They said if you weren't better by Monday, then we could bring you in for a third and final round. You did improve, but were not 100% better, so we brought you in again today. I'm not even the one who has had to take you and it has been horrible. I know the shots hurt so much, but you are such a big girl. I really, really hope they work because if they don't, you will have been in pain for nothing and you will have to get tubes. I'm all for anything that makes you better at this point, but I hope that these shots just do it and we don't have to worry about the tubes.
Anyway....in other news. Here are some funny Parker stories/things you are into now.
* You were riding your rocking horse that Grandpa Sharp made and you were pretending to chase the bear that attacks in our house occasionally. You started rocking fast and then declared that you "squished him!"
*Your babies are not as adept at using the potty as you are. They have accidents all the time - I think you just want to change their clothes
*Speaking of potty training, you are doing really well. I think we are going to take the night diaper away soon. It's been a couple of dry nights. Maybe when we run out of diapers. ;)
*You love to play Candyland, Match (Memory) and Hungry, Hungry Hippos. You don't really understand the concept of winning (except at Hippos). In Candyland, your sole goal is to get the Gumdrop (which you call the Gumdrop Tree). In Memory, you just want to find the matches - not so much take turns. You just like flipping over the cards and finding the ones that match.
*You still love the Toy Story movies. I think it's like crack, for kids.
*You like coming to pep band with us (which is good, because I don't think you have much choice!) lol
*I think your favorite babies are Crackers and Allie, although sometimes Pig Baby and Tiny Baby give them a run for their money.
I'm just hopeful that soon you will be healthy.
I love you,
Mommy
It just never ends, does it, baby? Over Christmas break, you got another ear infection. It was a Sunday, so we just took you to a MedCheck. They confirmed and prescribed your favorite drug. We thought the infection had gone away since you cleared up and were really happy and carefree for the next 2 weeks. 2 days back to school and you start getting snotty again. Then, you get this crazy cough. Well, the cough pushed me over the edge, so your Mom took you to the doctor. The discovered that you had ANOTHER ear infection and the croup. WHAT? Who gets croup in 2011? You, apparently. Anyway, the dr thinks that the infections are never truly going away. They're going away enough to clear up the puss, but then they just keep coming back. So, last Thursday, you had to get 1 steroid shot for the coughing, plus 2 intramuscular shots for the ear infections. You then had to go back Friday for two more. They said if you weren't better by Monday, then we could bring you in for a third and final round. You did improve, but were not 100% better, so we brought you in again today. I'm not even the one who has had to take you and it has been horrible. I know the shots hurt so much, but you are such a big girl. I really, really hope they work because if they don't, you will have been in pain for nothing and you will have to get tubes. I'm all for anything that makes you better at this point, but I hope that these shots just do it and we don't have to worry about the tubes.
Anyway....in other news. Here are some funny Parker stories/things you are into now.
* You were riding your rocking horse that Grandpa Sharp made and you were pretending to chase the bear that attacks in our house occasionally. You started rocking fast and then declared that you "squished him!"
*Your babies are not as adept at using the potty as you are. They have accidents all the time - I think you just want to change their clothes
*Speaking of potty training, you are doing really well. I think we are going to take the night diaper away soon. It's been a couple of dry nights. Maybe when we run out of diapers. ;)
*You love to play Candyland, Match (Memory) and Hungry, Hungry Hippos. You don't really understand the concept of winning (except at Hippos). In Candyland, your sole goal is to get the Gumdrop (which you call the Gumdrop Tree). In Memory, you just want to find the matches - not so much take turns. You just like flipping over the cards and finding the ones that match.
*You still love the Toy Story movies. I think it's like crack, for kids.
*You like coming to pep band with us (which is good, because I don't think you have much choice!) lol
*I think your favorite babies are Crackers and Allie, although sometimes Pig Baby and Tiny Baby give them a run for their money.
I'm just hopeful that soon you will be healthy.
I love you,
Mommy
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Sappiest Ever
Dear Parker,
It's 5:42 in the morning. You have slept like a champ since you are now back in your own bed. I have not. I can't stop thinking and my throat hurts really badly. So, I thought I would jot down a quick memory that still brings happy tears to my eyes.
A few days before Christmas we all watched "The Polar Express" together. I was a little worried that you wouldn't understand it or would be a little afraid in parts, but I think that neither was true. The first time through you were mostly concerned about the little boy losing his ticket, but since then you have watched it two more times.
You are so filled with wonder whenever you watch it. Near the end when Santa appears and the boy can't see - you stand up on the couch and crane your head this way and that way - genuninely upset that you can't see as well and then when you do SEE Santa, your face lights up with such wonder. I never want to forget the wonder I see in your eyes. When the boy hears the bell ring for the first time and when Santa leaves the lost bell under the tree, the same thing happens.
It's absolutely amazing to see the world through you eyes, baby. I hope that you don't lose that sense of wonders for a long time. I know that this meager blog entry does not even come close to the look on your face, but I hope it triggers my memory so that I remember the look in your eyes when you were 2 years old.
I love you, baby. Break is coming to an end and it make me very sad - but I'm trying to focus on the amazing times we have had. You are the most wonderful thing ever. I'm so lucky to be blessed with such an amazing child.
Love,
Mommy
It's 5:42 in the morning. You have slept like a champ since you are now back in your own bed. I have not. I can't stop thinking and my throat hurts really badly. So, I thought I would jot down a quick memory that still brings happy tears to my eyes.
A few days before Christmas we all watched "The Polar Express" together. I was a little worried that you wouldn't understand it or would be a little afraid in parts, but I think that neither was true. The first time through you were mostly concerned about the little boy losing his ticket, but since then you have watched it two more times.
You are so filled with wonder whenever you watch it. Near the end when Santa appears and the boy can't see - you stand up on the couch and crane your head this way and that way - genuninely upset that you can't see as well and then when you do SEE Santa, your face lights up with such wonder. I never want to forget the wonder I see in your eyes. When the boy hears the bell ring for the first time and when Santa leaves the lost bell under the tree, the same thing happens.
It's absolutely amazing to see the world through you eyes, baby. I hope that you don't lose that sense of wonders for a long time. I know that this meager blog entry does not even come close to the look on your face, but I hope it triggers my memory so that I remember the look in your eyes when you were 2 years old.
I love you, baby. Break is coming to an end and it make me very sad - but I'm trying to focus on the amazing times we have had. You are the most wonderful thing ever. I'm so lucky to be blessed with such an amazing child.
Love,
Mommy
Monday, December 27, 2010
Christmas
Dear Parker,
I really meant to write this days ago, but we have been busy spending time with family. So here (in list style of course because I'm too tired to write in prose) are my Parker Alyse highlights from Christmas 2010 so far.
*Going to Christmas Eve Children's Service with Uncle Stu and Aunt Lauren
The entire service was centered around the children reenacting the Christmas Story. I thought that you would enjoy just watching and having the story told at your level. Instead, they asked kids to come forward and you jumped off my lap and started walking to the front! I was so surprised. I thought you would sit on my lap and the front and listen, but no - you walked right into the group of kids and sat down. You did great for a couple minutes - then you stood up and started lifting your shirt up. I got you to sit down and the Pastor started talking about presents and how Jesus was a present. You stood up, came over to me and started saying that you wanted a present. This was not my proudest parenting moment. Luckily, they changed subjects and you calmed down. They were taking volunteers to be different parts of the manger scene. At one point, they asked the kids to raise their hands if they wanted to be a shepherd. You put your hand in the air, but then turned to me and said, "Mommy, I don't want to be a shepherd." So, I told you to put your hand down. You did and all was fine. You didn't want to be anything, but you sat and listened to the story and sang the songs. At the end, they gave everyone a bell and you rang your bell all the way back to your seat singing.
*Christmas Morning
You were very excited that Santa had come. You loved your baby. You named her Allie. Then, we asked if you were going to give your old baby a name. You told us that her name was Crackers! Too funny. You also had a blast with your Toy Story toys. We drove to Grandma and Grandpa LaMagdeleine's - you wanted to stay in your underpants, so we let you. And you stayed dry. We had a nice Christmas with your Grandparents and Uncle, although I think near the end you were getting pretty tired.
You have been doing very well with your potty training. The only accidents you have had happened in the car on the way home last night (you fell asleep and peed a little) and then right after I changed you, you said you had to go, so we went, but didn't quite make it. You still peed a lot in the potty, but got your clothes wet. Other than that, you have been doing great! I'm so proud of you.
I'm sure there will be tons more memories over the next few days and I will try really hard to write them down. It makes me a little sad that you are growing up so fast. You are so funny and grown-up, but I miss my baby.
I love you so much, Parker Alyse. Merry Christmas.
Love,
Mommy
I really meant to write this days ago, but we have been busy spending time with family. So here (in list style of course because I'm too tired to write in prose) are my Parker Alyse highlights from Christmas 2010 so far.
*Going to Christmas Eve Children's Service with Uncle Stu and Aunt Lauren
The entire service was centered around the children reenacting the Christmas Story. I thought that you would enjoy just watching and having the story told at your level. Instead, they asked kids to come forward and you jumped off my lap and started walking to the front! I was so surprised. I thought you would sit on my lap and the front and listen, but no - you walked right into the group of kids and sat down. You did great for a couple minutes - then you stood up and started lifting your shirt up. I got you to sit down and the Pastor started talking about presents and how Jesus was a present. You stood up, came over to me and started saying that you wanted a present. This was not my proudest parenting moment. Luckily, they changed subjects and you calmed down. They were taking volunteers to be different parts of the manger scene. At one point, they asked the kids to raise their hands if they wanted to be a shepherd. You put your hand in the air, but then turned to me and said, "Mommy, I don't want to be a shepherd." So, I told you to put your hand down. You did and all was fine. You didn't want to be anything, but you sat and listened to the story and sang the songs. At the end, they gave everyone a bell and you rang your bell all the way back to your seat singing.
*Christmas Morning
You were very excited that Santa had come. You loved your baby. You named her Allie. Then, we asked if you were going to give your old baby a name. You told us that her name was Crackers! Too funny. You also had a blast with your Toy Story toys. We drove to Grandma and Grandpa LaMagdeleine's - you wanted to stay in your underpants, so we let you. And you stayed dry. We had a nice Christmas with your Grandparents and Uncle, although I think near the end you were getting pretty tired.
You have been doing very well with your potty training. The only accidents you have had happened in the car on the way home last night (you fell asleep and peed a little) and then right after I changed you, you said you had to go, so we went, but didn't quite make it. You still peed a lot in the potty, but got your clothes wet. Other than that, you have been doing great! I'm so proud of you.
I'm sure there will be tons more memories over the next few days and I will try really hard to write them down. It makes me a little sad that you are growing up so fast. You are so funny and grown-up, but I miss my baby.
I love you so much, Parker Alyse. Merry Christmas.
Love,
Mommy
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Seeing Santa
Dear Parker,
Today was a great day. We got up and went to the museum to see Santa and to play. You had such a great time. I was nervous when we first got there because you were super cranky and didn't want to go play by yourself. You sort of warmed up and then were a crazy baby who couldn't be stopped. Santa didn't arrive until 11am, so we played in the cookie area for awhile, although you were still being pretty clingy. Then they opened the line for Santa, so we hopped in. You were a good girl waiting, although we only had to wait about 15 minutes. While we were waiting, you watched all the other kids playing and started to get really excited about all the fun things you could do. You did a decent job with Santa. You didn't want to see him by yourself and you didn't want to sit on his lap. You sat on my lap and I sat next to him. But, you did talk to him and tell him "I Parker Sharp. I want babies." - Just in case he missed the memo. ;) The picture isn't too bad.
We let you run around the Jolly Days exhibit for a little while. You loved the "ice skating rink" (where you take off your shoes and slide in your socks). There were some other kids being a little crazy, running and sliding and you did not like that, but you handled it pretty well. You just liked running back and forth and spinning in circles. Then, we ate lunch and headed up to the carousel, which you like again. Thank goodness. I don't know what was up with the 2 months that it freaked you out. Then you were off - you ran around the play houses and the puzzles and the mirror maze with some much energy that it was hard to keep up. We finally got you stopped and took you down the Yule Slide. You had a good time. (You also passed out on the way home and then didn't take a nap, but whatever.) You haven't had that much fun in a long time, I don't think.
I think the Holidays are sort of putting you into overload. I'm SO excited for Christmas morning - I hope it's everything I'm thinking it could be.
You are so amazing and getting to be such a big girl that I can hardly stand it.
I love you so much, Parker. Merry (almost) Christmas!
Love,
Mommy
Today was a great day. We got up and went to the museum to see Santa and to play. You had such a great time. I was nervous when we first got there because you were super cranky and didn't want to go play by yourself. You sort of warmed up and then were a crazy baby who couldn't be stopped. Santa didn't arrive until 11am, so we played in the cookie area for awhile, although you were still being pretty clingy. Then they opened the line for Santa, so we hopped in. You were a good girl waiting, although we only had to wait about 15 minutes. While we were waiting, you watched all the other kids playing and started to get really excited about all the fun things you could do. You did a decent job with Santa. You didn't want to see him by yourself and you didn't want to sit on his lap. You sat on my lap and I sat next to him. But, you did talk to him and tell him "I Parker Sharp. I want babies." - Just in case he missed the memo. ;) The picture isn't too bad.
We let you run around the Jolly Days exhibit for a little while. You loved the "ice skating rink" (where you take off your shoes and slide in your socks). There were some other kids being a little crazy, running and sliding and you did not like that, but you handled it pretty well. You just liked running back and forth and spinning in circles. Then, we ate lunch and headed up to the carousel, which you like again. Thank goodness. I don't know what was up with the 2 months that it freaked you out. Then you were off - you ran around the play houses and the puzzles and the mirror maze with some much energy that it was hard to keep up. We finally got you stopped and took you down the Yule Slide. You had a good time. (You also passed out on the way home and then didn't take a nap, but whatever.) You haven't had that much fun in a long time, I don't think.
I think the Holidays are sort of putting you into overload. I'm SO excited for Christmas morning - I hope it's everything I'm thinking it could be.
You are so amazing and getting to be such a big girl that I can hardly stand it.
I love you so much, Parker. Merry (almost) Christmas!
Love,
Mommy
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