Hip, Hip, Hooray!

Tonight a wonderful thing happened! As we were waiting on CJ's water to get the right temperature in the bathtub, I stood him on BA's stool in front of the potty...and he pee peed in there! Yeah! Now at eight months old I think that is an accomplishment. (Now easy on the replies. I know we aren't starting to potty train tomorrow : )

Thankfully, Not Looking Up!

Today while we were out playing in the yard, a very random, strange thing happened to CJ. While he was sitting on his quilt (under a shade tree), a bird pooped on his head! We are glad he was looking around, and not up at the sky! I would have a picture of it, but it grossed me out such that I had to run him to the bathroom to get cleaned up! After telling a few folks about this, we realized that some believe this is a sign of good luck. If you ask me, that doesn't sound like the beginning of anything good! (And if that's what I need for things to "go my way," I think I'll be alright like I am!)

Happy Birthday, Ben!

Happy birthday to the sweetest, kindest, and most humorous person I know. I am so thankful God has blessed you with another year of life. It's a joy to be your wife.

Ride on!

Yesterday BA learned how to ride his tricycle! I must admit that my heart swelled with pride as I watch him figure out how to do it. For quite some time he has been able to push once or twice in succession, but now he has learned how to really get up and go! Good job BA!

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Valentine's Day!

This has been a very special Valentine's Day! Ben took BA to the store to pick out a gift for me, and he chose a pink/peach colored rose. When he brought it home he said, "Happy Valentine's Day, Mom. We show people we love them." (By the way, that is what we have been telling him- Feb. is the month that reminds us to be sure we show those closest to us our love.)

When CJ brought his rose in, he was very excited to be able to hold it. He kept looking at us as if to say, "Wow! Are you sure I can hold this?" He knew or sensed that it was something special. He just cracked us up. Anyway, you can tell from the picture above that he wasn't exactly ready to give his rose away yet- Doesn't he look like he's saying, "This is mine!"

(And of course the other roses are from my dear husband! Ben, thanks for being so thoughtful, and for teaching our boys to be too!)

Wordless Wednesday

Where did that come from?

On the way home from shopping, BA saw a train out the window. He said, "Look, Mom! It's a train...train starts with a 'T!'" Now I have no idea how he knows that. We have talked about several letters, but we have NEVER discussed the letter 'T' at our house. Any ideas on that one?

The "Real" Dental Visit

A few days ago, I posted about BA's first dental visit and how wonderful it was (aside from the fact that he had a cavity). Well, we went back this past week to have that fixed. I am still amazed at how wonderful Dr. Weiner and the folks at Fort Worth Pediatric Dentistry are.

BA sat still for the whole visit. They were able to fix the cavity, smooth the top of the tooth over, and seal the two teeth that are abnormally shaped. Dr. Weiner says that they usually don't consider sealing teeth until 6 years of age, but because he was such an amazing patient, and the teeth had such horrible formation, he went ahead and did the molars on both sides. Thankfully, we won't have to worry about any more food getting stuck between the crevices.

Once again, BA was excited about his visit. Because he had some dental work done, this time he was able to choose three prizes and one balloon at the conclusion of the visit. Our dear son chose three balls. He just can't resist a bouncy ball. He asked for his balloon to be shaped like a dog. We hope to not have to visit Dr. Weiner under such conditions again, but we sure do look forward to his cleaning in 6 months.

Conversations

As we were finishing up lunch today, we had the following conversation.

Ben: BA did you tell your mom we were watching the squirrels out the window during breakfast?

BA: They don't have wings. They can't fly.

Crissy: Really? Can you fly?

BA: No, I don't have wings yet. I have to get some.

Crissy: Where are you going to buy some wings?

BA: I'm not. They are going to come out right here where my shirt is (pointing under his arms).

Apparently our son thinks that he is going to sprout wings and fly...I asked him if I could have some too. He just screamed, so I guess I won't be flying off with him. Maybe we should think a little more seriously about singing songs to him such as, "Ill fly away."

Ticks and Fleas

Last night while we were waiting on Ben to come into BA's room for prayer before bedtime, BA and I had this conversation as he felt my hair:


Crissy: BA, what are you doing?

BA: I am looking for ticks.

Crissy: I don't have any ticks!

BA: Well, I am looking for fleas.

Crissy: I don't have any fleas!

BA: Be still. You might have one behind your ear.


My soul! I got quite a chuckle out of that. I guess he got that idea from when he and his dad check out our beagle from time to time to see if she needs a bath...maybe he was thinking I needed a bath!

First Dental Visit

Last week BA had his first trip to the dentist. It wasn't exactly as I had planned. Since he is now two, I had hoped that he would just get a routine cleaning scheduled when the rest of the family had theirs. Unfortunately, Ben found a dark spot on one of his back molars while brushing his teeth. When he called me in to tell me the news, my stomach cringed and I thought I might throw up. I have been extremely determined that my children would not have a cavity. I had several as a child, and the mere memory of that has driven me to religiously brush his teeth every evening. I simply didn't want him to have that experience.

Nonetheless, we did some searching on the net, and we found a practice we thought would be great. We had no idea how absolutely amazing the folks at Fort Worth Pediatric Dentistry would be. I wouldn't have even dreamed the visit would have gone so well. Here's a brief history of our visit.

Like all "first visits," we arrived and filled out some paperwork. They called us back nearly as quickly as I could get the paper work finished (maybe 5-10 minutes). As I walked in, I saw lots of kids playing...and a few nurses and dentists playing too! Isn't that amazing? All the patient chairs were out in the open, and there were lots of toys all in between. You would have never guessed these kids were getting teeth cleaned or dental work done. We watched in amazement at the dentists mingled in between their patients. They gave such care to the kiddos. It was as if they were playing with the kids, and they happened to clean teeth in the midst of it. I have never seen anything like it.

When it came to be our son's "turn" to have his teeth examined, the dentist picked him up and placed him in the chair. BA was uncertain of him because he was a "stranger," but Dr. Weiner's kind heart won him over. Interestingly enough, before they try anything in the kid's mouth, they try it on their fingernails to see how the child will react. I thought this was a great idea.

Once BA had his teeth examined, Dr. Weiner told us he had "good news." He said BA's cavity was a result of his genetics. He has an extra crown on his back molars with a crevice that is nearly impossible to get food out of. Once something gets in it, it kind of sticks in there. We were forewarned to pay extra attention to the other side, with hopes that we won't have this problem over there. At the conclusion of the visit, BA was given a ball and a balloon that they made in the shape of a fish for him.

Once we got to the car, I asked BA what he did at the dentist's office. He replied, "He gave me some water. He cleaned my nails. That was nice of him." I could hardly hold back the laughter. The cleaning of his nails as a test left more of an impression on him than anything Dr. Weiner did to his mouth.

If you are within driving distance of this practice, and you have children, I HIGHLY recommend this dental practice to you. Not only do they give fantastic care, they are priced reasonably. We only paid $52 for the cleaning and consultation- without dental insurance!

Happy Birthday, Aunt Rebecca!

Conversations

"I'm going to put on my Florida State football jersey. Did you hear that? I am going to be coool!"
-BA