We've been working with our doctor to get rid of a wart on the bottom of David's foot since the beginning of March. She tried beetle juice and freezing it but neither one has worked. I found the wart in January but David didn't complain about it, so I didn't get concerned. Since then it has begun to hurt and it's on a part of his foot that he walks on. Yesterday we had an appointment with a dermatologist in Sioux Falls. She opted for a stronger beetle juice concoction so we'll see how that works. This morning he says it still hurts.
David hung out with Grandma Linda yesterday morning after his appointment and then we had a wonderful lunch. Then we stopped by Grandpa Doug's shop to say "hi." Of course, this week is the big Kingswood Rummage sales, so Grandma pointed us in the right direction and we headed for the sales. She climbed in the back seat with David and played, read books, and watched a movie with him while I shopped.
When it was time to head for home, we dropped Grandma off and made a quick bathroom stop. David went out of the house without arguing and headed for the trike that Grandma and Grandpa have for him to ride. I scooped him up and he yelled at me that he wasn't ready to leave yet. I managed to buckle him in and Grandma gave him a kiss and we headed down the street. At one point he stopped yelling long enough to sing...."the wheels on the bus go waaa, waaa, waa" followed by a "Stop Mommy! Turn around! I don't want to leave Grandma Linda's!" I love it that he has so much fun there!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
He is risen!
He is risen, indeed! What a beautiful day to celebrate Jesus' resurrection and the new life he offers! Even though our circumstances may be difficult and we stand on shaky ground, God isn't suprised and has provided a way for us to stand up under it! I'd rather have Jesus than anything!
That said....we had a great weekend with my folks! Friday night, David came in from doing chores with Allen and Dad and he was muddy and wet, wet, wet! We stripped all his clothes off and I carried him to Mom's bathroom to clean him up. I constantly remind him to keep his hands off "stuff" in public restrooms, for obvious reasons, and at home or at Grandma's there are things that he just doesn't need to touch. I sat him on the counter (because he had hauled his stool to the kitchen earlier in the day to help bake) and he said, "hmmm....what can I touch?" He said it so innocently, and when I told the rest of the family, we all laughed together. David had no idea why what he said was so funny, but he enjoyed being the one to tell a funny joke!
Kassy's nose started running again this past week, but I can feel two new bottom teeth beginning to emerge so not sure if runny nose is due to teething or if she's got a cold. She's already very tired of having her nose wiped, and if anybody pulls out a kleenex or a hanky, she alters course and if she's caught, performs a wonderful Princess act--throws head back, body goes limp, screams, cries, and produces many tears. She's figured out which cabinet in Grandma's kitchen is the kid cupboard and enjoyed clearing everything out of it and climbed inside. She had even more fun when she learned that she could pull the door shut behind her--until she also learned that the door could pinch her fingers.
We had breakfast at church this morning and a light lunch when we got home. All of us got to take naps! After naps, Allen, David and I went for a walk outside and played with David's new ball. When Kassy woke up, she also came outside. We blew bubbles--I devised a new kind of bubble blower by taping straws together. This worked fine for me--David has to learn to blow more gently, and Kassy has to figure out how to blow; at least she didn't suck very much bubble solution. It was beautiful outside! David figured out how to work the water spigot on the east side of the house and enjoyed getting a drink--several drinks--because he was very thirsty! I think he just really enjoyed turning the water on and off.
That said....we had a great weekend with my folks! Friday night, David came in from doing chores with Allen and Dad and he was muddy and wet, wet, wet! We stripped all his clothes off and I carried him to Mom's bathroom to clean him up. I constantly remind him to keep his hands off "stuff" in public restrooms, for obvious reasons, and at home or at Grandma's there are things that he just doesn't need to touch. I sat him on the counter (because he had hauled his stool to the kitchen earlier in the day to help bake) and he said, "hmmm....what can I touch?" He said it so innocently, and when I told the rest of the family, we all laughed together. David had no idea why what he said was so funny, but he enjoyed being the one to tell a funny joke!
Kassy's nose started running again this past week, but I can feel two new bottom teeth beginning to emerge so not sure if runny nose is due to teething or if she's got a cold. She's already very tired of having her nose wiped, and if anybody pulls out a kleenex or a hanky, she alters course and if she's caught, performs a wonderful Princess act--throws head back, body goes limp, screams, cries, and produces many tears. She's figured out which cabinet in Grandma's kitchen is the kid cupboard and enjoyed clearing everything out of it and climbed inside. She had even more fun when she learned that she could pull the door shut behind her--until she also learned that the door could pinch her fingers.
We had breakfast at church this morning and a light lunch when we got home. All of us got to take naps! After naps, Allen, David and I went for a walk outside and played with David's new ball. When Kassy woke up, she also came outside. We blew bubbles--I devised a new kind of bubble blower by taping straws together. This worked fine for me--David has to learn to blow more gently, and Kassy has to figure out how to blow; at least she didn't suck very much bubble solution. It was beautiful outside! David figured out how to work the water spigot on the east side of the house and enjoyed getting a drink--several drinks--because he was very thirsty! I think he just really enjoyed turning the water on and off.
Teasing
The kids spent a good part of this week with my folks because of various activities and meetings that I had going on this week. My mom and David had a good time teasing each other:
David: Hi Grandma Pickard!
Grandma: Hi David Pribyl!
David: I'm not David Pribyl! I'm David Pickard!
Grandma: I'm not Grandma Pickard! I'm Grandma Pribyl!
and so on.....Mom loved the teasing twinkle in David's eyes!
One night, as she was putting David to bed, he snuggled up to her, put his hand on her cheek and said, "I love you Grandma Pribyl." and Grandma said, "I love you too, Davey Pickard." She said that they repeated this conversation until he feel asleep. How sweet! I've witnessed his teasing, and that twinkle in his eye is incredibly fun and sweet!!!!
David: Hi Grandma Pickard!
Grandma: Hi David Pribyl!
David: I'm not David Pribyl! I'm David Pickard!
Grandma: I'm not Grandma Pickard! I'm Grandma Pribyl!
and so on.....Mom loved the teasing twinkle in David's eyes!
One night, as she was putting David to bed, he snuggled up to her, put his hand on her cheek and said, "I love you Grandma Pribyl." and Grandma said, "I love you too, Davey Pickard." She said that they repeated this conversation until he feel asleep. How sweet! I've witnessed his teasing, and that twinkle in his eye is incredibly fun and sweet!!!!
Photo Updates
Here are some photos of some of the things we've been up to!
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| Visiting with Great Grandma Me |
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| Twins!?!? Cousin fun with Jonah |
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| Play with us, Grandma Pickard! |
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| Ball pit fun! |
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| Hugs with Grandma and Grandpa! |
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| Tons of fun with Grandpa Mike and Grandma Pam |
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| Visiting with Great Grandma Laa |
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| Playing on the bridge at the park |
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| Daddy came to the museum with us! |
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| How did I get under here? |
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Can we fix it? YES WE CAN! Painter David |
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Mr. Brown Can Hoo and Kassy Can Too
My mom stayed with us this last week and spent slot of time with the kids. Allen's grandma has been pin and out of the hospital several times in the last couple of months. Mom originally came do we could can pizza sauce from the tomatoes we froze because we were too busy to actually male the sauce. Mom was a huge help watching the kids so I was able to help move Grandma and visit her in the hospital. My mom has always loved reading stories and both kids got lots of storybook time. Kassy really enjoys the Dr. Seuss book, "Mr. Brown Can Moo." It was so much fun to listen to Kassy mimic the sounds in the book! "Mr. Brown can sound like an owl, he can go 'hoo hoo.'" Kassy can imitate the owl very well! I woke up last night because I could hear something out of the ordinary. Very finally I could hear "hoo hoo hoo hoo" coming from Kassy's room. She kept that up for the next 20 minutes! I can guess what her favorite part of that book is!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Good Night David
For the past couple of weeks when David is tucked in for the night, he has been singing himself to sleep! Allen and I almost always sang to him at bedtime when he was a baby, but haven't sang lately because we just got out of the routine. He is so adorable when he sings, "Good night Davey, good night, David, good night Davey, I will see you in the morning." How his little mind can learn do much so fast and have it make sense to him and us is amazing! No way do I have enough faith to believe in evolution! James 1:17 says, "Every good and perfect gift comes down from the father of heavenly lights." My kids are perfect gifts-not perfect in behaviors, thoughts or attitudes, but perfectly created by God, for God's purposes.I'm so blessed to be able to share their lives!
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