Jethro and the letter Y

Y?

Thanks for asking...

but really, this could be Jethro's favourite letter because he uses it a million times a day.

 

Like, "Y" did the squirrel run?

Or "Y" is Moses' mommy crying?

Or "Y" are we fighting the wiggle worm?

Or "Y" are the men fixing the lights? 

"Y"?

"Y"?

"Y"?

I was being nice trying to answer them in a simple, understandable way but I think my little Beata handles them better.

She would answer, "BECAUSE!"  Period.

(And apparently, he would stop and be satisfied with that answer.)

It's this stage in toddlerhood.  Just like my friend's toddler boy. 

I wonder what his favourite number is?  Hmmmm.

How To Eat An Oreo Cakester

Take a small bite for some taste test...

Mmmmm, it's good!  Everything in your mouth...

Focus...focus...

Wash it down with juice...

:)

"Time for school, time for school!"

It's not just a line in the Finding Nemo movie, it's what Beata has been chanting this morning when they woke up. 

It's her first of day school and Jakob's second day (she only goes to school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).  I was glad that they all woke up early enough to give us plenty of time to get ready, eat breakfast and take some pictures before heading to school.  She was not herself though when we went to her classroom; she was quiet (though still smiling) and just sitting still on her seat.  I guess she learned about the line "first impressions last!"  Maybe she's trying to impress Mrs. Bartley.  But knowing Beata, she'll be her old bubbly, talkative self in no time.

And yesterday when I asked Jakob how was first day of school?  I was expecting an answer like "It was good" or "It was okay". I think I was underestimating him a bit coz his answer was "It was awesome!"  That was a joy to hear considering all the changes that has happened in his school (and church) this year.  It is a great way to start his year!

Now, it's just me and Jethro.  One on one. :)

WEDNESDAY reWIND: Aahhhhh! This is life.

Taken August 1, 2006

WEDNESDAY reWIND: Yummy?

Jethro's first taste of "solid" food.

Taken July 29, 2006

Patch The Pirates Fans

This is our typical day in the van whenever the Patch The Pirate cd is playing...

Don't you love children's voices even if they are out of tune?

My boys are sick

Just when I was beginning to be happy to see that Jakob and Jethro are growing and gaining weight, then they begin to be sick.  They both have cough and colds, so begins the trusted orange and blue puffers...sad, I know.  They also have a temperature so off I went to the drugstore the other day for the reliable Tylenol...again, sad, I know.  On top of that, Jakob has a sore in his gum and toothache.  I was afraid his old filling might be falling apart so I made a quick appointment to the dentist and guess what?  His x-ray shows his adult teeth are just about ready to come out so it has been pushing the baby teeth little by little, hence the fever and toothache.  Good news is his teeth are in great condition; the bad news is this pain will come every now and then until those baby teeth falls off. 

It's just not the same in our house when our two little rough, active, happy boys are sick...the house seems in order quiet.  I am praying that my little boys will be well soon.  I miss their energy!

PIC OF THE WEEK: Timbits boy

A picture is worth a thousand words.

PIC OF THE WEEK: Jethro's Bad Hair Day

 Taken February 14, 2009

WEDNESDAY reWIND: Little TML fan

Taken January 12, 2008

Americana Hotel, NIagara Falls

PIC OF THE WEEK: Mustache

One of the many times Raymond puts mustache on his face (and his kid) with the cake frosting.  Jethro is his victim this time.  (I did not put your picture up, hon.  I know you'll be embarrased.  Well, maybe your picture will make it to next year's Wednesday re-Wind, huh?)

More sushi, please!

Our afternoon (and our tummy) are filled with lots and lots of sushi (and other Japanese foods). We celebrated Jethro's birthday with our family at an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant called Sushi Mountain. The food and service are great! We spent the rest of the afternoon at our house where we played some party games, ate cake and Jethro opened his gifts. It might be one of the coldest days but we sure had fun and we appreciate our relatives driving all the way to Ajax to celebrate with us. More sushi, please!

note: Beata is still sick and she still has a fever. She is now complaining about her ear. Dr. Mommy's diagnosis: ear infection. Well, we will get a second opinion from the doctor in the walk-in clinic ;P

Tylenol days

Can we ever have enough of Tylenol?  Since Tuesday, we have finished at least 2 bottles of Tylenol already with my 3 kiddos' cough, colds and fever.  We tried the chewable tablet ones too but they like taking syrup form better. 

We usually get this bad cough/cold in January, and with all the previous VERY cold days here in Canada, it's no wonder we are dealing with these right now.  Thankfully Jakob did not miss a day in school, and Jethro is feeling better. 

But...our little princess is sick.  Cough, cold and fever all through the night.  Not to mention the lovely(?) cast on her right arm.  Apparently, she and her little brother were holding hands while seating on the couch when Jethro suddenly jumped off the couch, still holding Beata's hand, and OUCH!  He accidentally pulled it and it's the start of Beata's pain and our long wait at the emerg yesterday.  It happened Wednesday night.  We went to a walk-in clinic thinking it was just another popped elbow just like what she had before.  But when we woke up Thursday, she is still complaining about it so I decided to take her to the emerg right after dropping off Jakob to school.  X-ray was done (me and Beata in the x-ray room, Jethro outside peeking though the hole, crying while still holding on to mommy's purse) and it showed normal but doctors want to make sure so she was put in a cast until Monday when we go back to see the doctor again.  She felt much better after the cast.  And since Raymond took the afternoon off from work, we decided to go on with the Chuck E. Cheese's plan.  The boys had fun but Beata just sat most of the time (though she was really trying and forcing herself to have fun coz she was looking forward to this too!).  Poor Beata.  She was so frustrated asking me what else can she do with just one hand.  I know she'll get used to it but with a toddler, 2 arms and 2 hands help when they are playing (especially with those small dresses that come with the Polly Pocket dolls).

Beata trying to cover her face (she is not too impressed with her cast).

Jethro still looking skinny from being sick for 2 days.

Jethro and Jakob enjoyed the games...and food.

WEDNESDAY reWIND: Jethro and Tita Lala's birthday

Jethro's 1st birthday and Tita Lala's 35th

Taken January 20, 2007

(not so) Happy Birthday, 3-year-old!

Everything is set!  Gifts are ready, streamers are up, Raymond's off work, the cake is baking (thanks Beata for helping mommy decorate the cake!)...but our birthday boy is not his 100%.  He has a bad cough, runny nose and a fever.  Our plans for the day has to be postponed (specially the much awaited traditional birthday visist to Chuck E. Cheese's). 

Jet opened his gifts (and he was not into the play-with-it-right-away mode so the toy trucks and cars are just laying in bed with him), and snoozed most of the day (that's why we let him stay in his pjs for the whole day).  I guess we can call this day Jethro's PJ Birthday!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Jet-jet!

WEDNESDAY reWIND: Jethro at 2 years of age

Jethro is turning 3 years old in 6 days.  My baby is growing so fast.  This rewind is for him :)

Sunday School Participation

Weeks of practice and preparation.  Several days of shopping just to find the perfect outfit (that suits my budget LOL).  Then it comes.  Dec 14 is the day of Sunday School participation at Faithway.  We were a little rushed that morning, we just had a Filipino potluck the night before so we were all tired and sleepy.  Good thing I already decided on what the kids (and I..okay, and hubby) would wear for the day coz  I was planning on taking a few pictures before we head to church but we never had the time so we had to do it in the afternoon (see next blog please!).  Everything's ready.  2 cameras on hand; one for hubby to hold, one for me; one for taking pictures, one for taking videos.  And so it begins...

Our seats were great coz we were only 3 rows in front of pulpit (not planned though!).  Beata comes in (with Keaton beside her, as I expected :0).  Hair a bit messy, not the same as when she started the day...ahhhh!  But that's okay.  They started singing; microphone right in front of her you can actually hear her low voice as she sings.  Good job, Beata!  (Sigh) Okay, next kid...

Jethro comes in with a baby doll in hand.  We rehearsed this at home to make sure he does not shake, toss or swing the baby while saying their lines and he is doing well.  He saw me while they were walking towards the pulpit.  "Mama", he said.  Melts my heart :0 but he has to join his class.  He did a great job, too.  Though he moved from his row to the next just about the time they were to start singing his favorite Sunday School song - B-I-B-L-E!  I also choked in fear that he might accidentally lean or push one of his classmates and it would lead to a domino effect on everybody.  But thankfully, he did not knock down his classmates or dropped his baby Jesus.  Awww...my baby boy is getting so big now.  I love kissing and hugging him all the time.

They will still be in the same class next year so I'll be looking forward to my "little grown-ups" by then.  Merry Christmas everyone!

PIC OF THE WEEK: Jethro's new haircut

It's time!  It's time for a haircut.  Not just trimming here and there, I mean a whole lot of hair is going.  We actually liked how he looks with his new do.  His hair is not as fine and as much as Jakob's so it was easier to cut but...he's very ticklish so we have to wrestle a bit.  I think he looks very "pogi", don't you think?

I'm A Big Kid Now!

Yeah, you know the phrase when kids get over using diapers and is into pull-ups. This should be Jethro's line from now on. He has been on pull-ups since Spring this year. I tried putting on training pants on him during the Summer days (much easier coz he can only wet light summer clothes that are aesy to dry as opposed to thick heavy clothing for Fall/Winter) but as always, accidents happen every now and then. So what I did is put pull-ups at night and and when we are going out, then training pants during the day when we are at home. But within the last month or two, he has not been wetting or dirtying his pull-ups from the night before at all. So now, he usually ends up just using one clean pull-up a day. He never misses to tell us when he wants to go potty (he even goes to the potty by himself sometimes...and that's including wiping on his own, putting the lid down, flushing the toilet and washing his hands!).

So, I decided to put just training pants on him last night (with waterproof sheets under the bed sheet, of course!). And he woke up dry this morning! I was so happy. So proud of him! I will definitely do it again tonight and I hope and pray he stays dry.

"I'm a big kid now" is for pull-ups trainers. Jethro's line should be "Im a BIG big kid now!"