Caleb is missing preschool. It has ended for the summer and while he cant voice this he shows it in many ways. My son is one of the kids who is used to always “doing” something. Before Boaz I’d have him always on the go, to the park, to a concert somewhere, the library…anywhere kid friendly that he’d enjoy. Since Boaz that is harder to. So now that he’s out of school I”m finding I need to have more things on hand to occupy him. Last week we stocked up on new craft supplies, being the boy he is, he wanted “beadles” aka beads to make necklaces and bracelets with. Dean loves that! Today I used my cake/cupcake holder as a water table and he loves it!! Luckily I have 3 of these containers and after seeing his enjoyment of it it’s going to be a great thing for him to do!!
Notice more “boyish” toys to make up for his girly desires to be “crafty” and wear dress up clothes. I’m sure he’ll turn out just fine, but I’ve got to get him playing w/ his cars more!! so here at least he’s got some boats!
Would you believe it’s the second day of 80+ temps in Baltimore and Walmart is already out of sprinkler toys?!? Well last week I picked up this slip and slide for a whopping $5! It states for ages 5-12 but we ignored that recommendation! So after trying to find a sprinkler for more his age and failing and I set up the slide anyway. he cant understand how to run and slide which drove me mad trying to explain, and there was no way I was going to show him, that water was freezing! But he still had a ball, the water sprays up so it is somewhat like a sprinkler and slide all in one so it was perfect.
Boaz was sitting watching and getting excited and since he was sweating I thought he’d enjoy getting cooled off and turns out he’s going to love the water just like his big brother, even if the water’s freezing!
When Caleb was 6 months old it was January. By the summer time, actually around 9 months he was walking. We spent his first summer outdoors playing in a small pool or doing other things indoors. Remind me never to have a baby in the winter!! It’s hard to occupy a 6 month old and a busy preschoolers. I’ve already gotten sick of dragging out a big blanket for Bo to play on since he always ends up in the dirt or grass anyway! It’s too big of a hassle to set up the playpen unless we’ll be out there for a longer period of time. Today I got smart! I picked up this baby pool that has a cool quilted inflatable bottom so it’s soft. The sides keep Boaz in, for now at least! He loved sitting there playing w/ toys and watching his big brother play! It’s definitely harder to go out and play w/ one Bo’s age but I”m learing some good tricks but I definitely will do better to plan to have our next child in the fall so that they’ll be mobile and if like Caleb walking early so they can keep up w/ the older two. I have no doubt by 10 months Bo will be walking as he’s already very mobile for a 6 month old. he’s now pulling up on toys and in the tub and just about everywhere!
Today, on top of all those fun things above, we had Boaz’s 6 month check up. I know he’s smaller than most of the babies born after him at our church. I just didnt know how much smaller til today. My little lightweight only weighs 15 lbs 9 oz. Although he’s a tall 26 1/2 inches, which explains why those 3-6 months clothes arent snapping right at the crotch! He fared well and is doing great for having had two shots, a little sleepy but not at all as fussy as I’d thought he’d be. I’ve yet to even have to give him any tylenol. he screamed after the first shot then when done he stopped crying when Caleb made him laugh! What a great big brother! Hope everyone else is having a great Monday!
