The four Boys

1. One fish. One frog.

You would think something as simple as a fish should be SUPER easy for me.  I am the one who suggested it to Brian and Lauren for Christmas gifts.  For some reason it has been insanely difficult.  First, Owen picked out a sick fish -- we should not of let him get it but he wanted a "baby" fish.  Mike and I both looked at each other and knew it wouldn't last long.  It didn't.  So when they went back to get another fish the three boys purchased a new tank with filter and whatnot (to supposedly make it easier) AND they purchased a fish and a second frog.  Mike got it all set up for us before he left on Monday and then Tuesday night I realized a frog was missing.... It was sticking out of the filter.  Holy hell.  As I tried to get it out of the filter, the filter broke and I could not easily get back together (even with the use of FaceTime).  Eventually I got it all back together.  There were only a few fake tears from Cameron (we decided it was his frog).  This all took place during our normal bedtime routine.  Crazy night.  If you look in the picture the little guys face is sticking out of the filter.  The rest of his body was missing.  Awesome.

I am proud to say that both the remaining fish and frog have lasted a few days.  I think we might be on a roll.

2. My challenge

Owen has been my challenge recently.  He is an intricate 5 year old boy and I am not sure what we should do or how we can help him grow.  Tonight he got upset and tore a piece of the lego ship apart. It was nothing major but we couldn't figure out how to put it back together.  Then he cried for 30 minutes.  Clearly he was exhausted and eventually I stopped talking and just made him go to bed.  But he still is challenging to me.  I don't know what discipline is appropriate and what type of affirmation and guidance is appropriate.  Right now I just feel like I am fumbling in the dark with him and hope we both get to the other side unharmed.

I want to note that he isn't like this all the time.  A few minutes before he was dancing and eating raw string beans in the kitchen while I did the dishes.  

3. My other challenge

Cameron is insane.  He just got up 3 different times in 7 minutes.  I am really calm with him and just let him get it out.  It doesn't last long and he doesn't whine or make a scene.  Usually he just needs a bandaid or go to the bathroom.  It doesn't bother me and if he doesn't come out I know he is EXHAUSTED.  Anyways -- he is crazy.

4. Fat rolls

Today we had another ultra sound of JackJack.  He had fat rolls on his squished up arm.  What??!!!  Along with the fat rolls, he is in the 78th percentile for weight. That shouldn't be surprising since the boys were so large for 32 weeks.  Only a few more weeks until we get to meet our big baby!!

5. Mike's Trip

Mike came home for a short few hours yesterday evening so he could go to the appointment today.  It was so nice to have him here last night and this morning.  I miss his sweet face and can't wait to spend the weekend with him.

6. Clean bathrooms

I am pretty impressed with myself this evening.  I cleaned all three bathrooms!!!  This task was LONG over do and I sadly waited until I am very very pregnant.  Tonight I couldn't wait any longer and just got it done.  The boys were great and the evening went smoothly for the most part.

7. Half a pizza

Tonight Cameron ate half of a frozen pizza.  And then he was still hungry so he had a cheese stick.  Before dinner he had a snack and ate half a green pepper.  Holy moly.