Well I am an official "blogger" now, I guess. This is just the next best way to share my thoughts and "what not" with the friends and family near and far and c'mon who doesn't need a good Parker story now and again?
UPDATE:
We have had a CRAZY summer traveling to Tahoe and up to Alaska for a action packed vacation. Now we are back in LA anticipating the beginning (again) of Kindergarten and weeping at the pending end of Summer.
Parker starts kindergarten the first week of September and is ecstatic. While we were on our Summer travels Parker also got his first loose tooth, but even more surprising was the one adult one growing behind it. Parker is also a TOTAL Lego Star Wars fan with a on and off again relationship with Pirates and skeletons. He LOVES to swim and is doing so well that this summer was his first willing trip ALONE into the deep end with my sister's pool cleaner named Charlie (don't ask). Then it was cannon balls off the diving board. Now I am complete and my oldest baby is water safe . . . kinda. We have been seeing a behavioral therapist suggested by Parker's pediatrician and pre-school teacher, but as hard as they try to label him with some disorder or syndrome he always falls right on the line of maybe this maybe not. Andy and I tend to lean toward our son is just SUPER active with an amazing imagination that goes for days. He "just wants to dance"! His "problems" with sitting still we hope with time will work itself out and he will get the routine of school is not ALL play. We will see.
Cohen is 18 months now and will do ANYTHING Parker does regardless of the repercussions. Including a long walk off a short pier as long as Parker or "Kaker" is leading the way. Cohen has NO balance and even though he was walking sooner, he still trips on his own big feet. His Nickname is Coco like the monkey or Grace cause of his lack thereof. His new sentence that I hear often is "Are you kidding me"? and most of the time I'm not. He is beautiful, funny and has a fascination with the Wiggles and Curious George. Plus he has a mean ass boogie. I am amazed every day how durable and pliable the number two child is.
Andrew is hard at work and is anticipating a week long trip he will be taking this month to Scotland for work. Yeah, that's gotta suck. Mommy stays home, but I got the Alaska trip so you win some and kinda loose some. Andrew is happy with Daddy duties and we jump to Disneyland as much as we can for an evening get away.
I am doing pretty good with Mom junk. Summer camp is coming up for Parker (can you say break?) and juggling doctors visits with nap and shopping can some times be monotonous, but at the end of the day the giggles and stress turn into small memories that lead to my kids childhood. So I will suffer the momentary lack there of in "Dana" filled activities to enjoy the here and now for my kids. Time will tell what trouble I can get into after my boys are off and running.
Today has passed and I am already packing snacks for tomorrow keeping my sense of humor and making the best of the best.
It's 3:30pm is today over YET!
UPDATE:
We have had a CRAZY summer traveling to Tahoe and up to Alaska for a action packed vacation. Now we are back in LA anticipating the beginning (again) of Kindergarten and weeping at the pending end of Summer.
Parker starts kindergarten the first week of September and is ecstatic. While we were on our Summer travels Parker also got his first loose tooth, but even more surprising was the one adult one growing behind it. Parker is also a TOTAL Lego Star Wars fan with a on and off again relationship with Pirates and skeletons. He LOVES to swim and is doing so well that this summer was his first willing trip ALONE into the deep end with my sister's pool cleaner named Charlie (don't ask). Then it was cannon balls off the diving board. Now I am complete and my oldest baby is water safe . . . kinda. We have been seeing a behavioral therapist suggested by Parker's pediatrician and pre-school teacher, but as hard as they try to label him with some disorder or syndrome he always falls right on the line of maybe this maybe not. Andy and I tend to lean toward our son is just SUPER active with an amazing imagination that goes for days. He "just wants to dance"! His "problems" with sitting still we hope with time will work itself out and he will get the routine of school is not ALL play. We will see.
Cohen is 18 months now and will do ANYTHING Parker does regardless of the repercussions. Including a long walk off a short pier as long as Parker or "Kaker" is leading the way. Cohen has NO balance and even though he was walking sooner, he still trips on his own big feet. His Nickname is Coco like the monkey or Grace cause of his lack thereof. His new sentence that I hear often is "Are you kidding me"? and most of the time I'm not. He is beautiful, funny and has a fascination with the Wiggles and Curious George. Plus he has a mean ass boogie. I am amazed every day how durable and pliable the number two child is.
Andrew is hard at work and is anticipating a week long trip he will be taking this month to Scotland for work. Yeah, that's gotta suck. Mommy stays home, but I got the Alaska trip so you win some and kinda loose some. Andrew is happy with Daddy duties and we jump to Disneyland as much as we can for an evening get away.
I am doing pretty good with Mom junk. Summer camp is coming up for Parker (can you say break?) and juggling doctors visits with nap and shopping can some times be monotonous, but at the end of the day the giggles and stress turn into small memories that lead to my kids childhood. So I will suffer the momentary lack there of in "Dana" filled activities to enjoy the here and now for my kids. Time will tell what trouble I can get into after my boys are off and running.
Today has passed and I am already packing snacks for tomorrow keeping my sense of humor and making the best of the best.
It's 3:30pm is today over YET!
2 comments:
Hello New Blogger-Mommy,
You are not only a dedicated mom, and creative beyond measure, but you are a gifted writer. I love reading everything you write. It is real, and reveals the joys and tribulations of motherhood.
I have full faith that Parker will find his way and place to shine. I would far prefer him to ask good questions than be complacent and not look beyond the given answers. We need new thinkers and original thoughts if we are to transform the messes we are in. I'm counting on Parker.
And, Cohen dances like his mama! The boys are a delightful blend of their mom's big heart, love for movement, creative spirit and adventurous soul. Don't go trying to wish that out of them. It is what I adore most.
Love you all,
Tutu
Wow, what a site!!!
I love it.
You are such a great inspiration. Thanks for being in Brody's life and of course in mine.
Your rule Aunt Dana.
WE LOVE YOU,
Love the Thiret Family
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