Sunday, March 21, 2010
What a difference 3 years makes
So it is amazing to say, but the Wismer household is working out way to a diaper free world. Now this does not come without some messes, and some tears, on both John's part and mine, but it is true. Over the last week, I have stayed home with John (as well as our neice Lily) and have been potty training John. I don't remember Nettie being as difficult, and I was sure on Friday that John was not ready, but somehow over Saturday and Sunday he has turned a corner. I am still keeping my fingers crossed on continued success, but so far he is doing well. Thanks to Ben and his pushing me and John, I think I would have stopped if not for him. Nettie has been a supportive big sister, getting (and taking) jelly beans, clapping, and allowing Mom and Dad to take extra time.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
On the charts
John turned 3 on Monday the 22nd and we have had a month of celebrating so far and it is just going to continue. We had the first big party on the 13th so that we could celebrate with the Gresh's who came into town just in time for the party.The kids had a blast playing with all their cousins. Nettie even got to have a "girls only" sleep over at Geema and Geepa's after. The girls all had a good time, and I am sure as they will get older this will occur more often. We were supposed to have another party with Tiffany's family on the 21st, but thanks to the flu the party was canceled. Thankfully, it was for John and he said "ok" when Ben told him we couldn't have his party that day. For the actual day we had a quiet day at home and then the 4 of us went to dinner at Red Robin, one of the kid's favorites, and John got to open a few presents. John was not so thrilled the next day when he had to go for his 3 year check up. Everything went well, but he cried almost the entire appointment, we are hoping it goes better next year. He is healthy and growing, finally getting truly on the charts in the 5th percentile for both height and weight. He is actually the exact same height Nettie was at 3 and only weighs 1 lb less. We have been seeing the gastroenterolgist for all his "issues" and are continuing to work on potty training.
Nettie is doing well. She is working on learning to read and has sight words each week and is loving writing them as well as learning to read them. She is getting very excited to go to school next year, and loves to drive the school.
I am home with John for the next few days working on potty training and we are having fun with cousin Lily who is staying here for a few days.
Nettie is doing well. She is working on learning to read and has sight words each week and is loving writing them as well as learning to read them. She is getting very excited to go to school next year, and loves to drive the school.
I am home with John for the next few days working on potty training and we are having fun with cousin Lily who is staying here for a few days.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Some recent pics
Enjoying zoolights - It was a COLD night, but a good time was had by all. (above - the kids trying to stay warm in the stroller with many layers and hoping for hot cocoa. below - Poppa is testing out his glasses)
Sitting on Santa's lap - Amazing to finally have 2 kids smiling in the picture:)
Mom and I found these hats in Grandpa Pal's basement and couldn't resist having all the boys wear them for present time on Christmas Day. And yes - they are packed up and ready for next Christmas.
Building a snowman with Geepa while Nettie was sledding down the hill.
Nettie loved sledding - Thanks to Geema and Geepa for the fun sleds for Christmas!
Geema taking a run down the hill
Friday, January 15, 2010
Finally an update...
I think I am getting better at updating, but it has still be over a month, although I am going to have to send the link out to family and friends again to welcome in the new year - Yes, Julie Kay Marie I am talking about you:)
Happy New Year to everyone! It is nice to be in another new year although I tend to not make resolutions anymore, at least not once a year. I am working on continually improving myself - organization, working out, etc... Nettie learned about resolutions this year and had a list of about 10, all of which seem to have gone by the wayside, except watch less TV, we have control over that one!
This is going to be another busy year in the Wismer household. Nettie has been attending private kindergarten this year at her daycare. We have noticed some changes in her writing, and she is trying to read more. She enjoys going to school most days, but we think that most days it is more day care that school, so we have decided that she will attend kindergarten again in the fall at our home school. She should be starting kindergarten next year anyway, so the last year has been good preparation and will hopefully only help her to succeed. We attended an open house and learned about what she will be doing and thanks to the stimulus package we have free full day kindergarten, which we believe is a big plus for Nettie. It gives her additional time in the classroom and will allow her to have more time to learn the basics.
John is doing great, he is getting ready to turn 3 next month, and we are remembering how much fun a 3 year old can be. There are moments that Ben and I both have to stop, count to 10, and remember we survived one 3 year old, we can survive another. John will be going to potty training boot camp in the next few weeks, he seems to be ready. He can tell us when he needs to change his diaper, wants to put on his own underwear and seems interested, so why not try? John has been talking more and now loves to be able to tell us what he wants, thinks or needs. He is also turning into quite the negotiator. He loves playing with cars and trucks and trains and keeps us laughing when his guys are driving the trucks.
John has been talking more as well, but a disadvantage of more talking, is more talking back. So, John is also learning what time out is, and how much it stinks to lose toys. I am still trying to figure out how to get to him and so far the main thing is closing his bedroom door. He HATES that, so when he is really in trouble the door gets closed. He learns his lesson for about an hour.
Hope all is well with everyone. Pictures to be posted soon!
Happy New Year to everyone! It is nice to be in another new year although I tend to not make resolutions anymore, at least not once a year. I am working on continually improving myself - organization, working out, etc... Nettie learned about resolutions this year and had a list of about 10, all of which seem to have gone by the wayside, except watch less TV, we have control over that one!
This is going to be another busy year in the Wismer household. Nettie has been attending private kindergarten this year at her daycare. We have noticed some changes in her writing, and she is trying to read more. She enjoys going to school most days, but we think that most days it is more day care that school, so we have decided that she will attend kindergarten again in the fall at our home school. She should be starting kindergarten next year anyway, so the last year has been good preparation and will hopefully only help her to succeed. We attended an open house and learned about what she will be doing and thanks to the stimulus package we have free full day kindergarten, which we believe is a big plus for Nettie. It gives her additional time in the classroom and will allow her to have more time to learn the basics.
John is doing great, he is getting ready to turn 3 next month, and we are remembering how much fun a 3 year old can be. There are moments that Ben and I both have to stop, count to 10, and remember we survived one 3 year old, we can survive another. John will be going to potty training boot camp in the next few weeks, he seems to be ready. He can tell us when he needs to change his diaper, wants to put on his own underwear and seems interested, so why not try? John has been talking more and now loves to be able to tell us what he wants, thinks or needs. He is also turning into quite the negotiator. He loves playing with cars and trucks and trains and keeps us laughing when his guys are driving the trucks.
John has been talking more as well, but a disadvantage of more talking, is more talking back. So, John is also learning what time out is, and how much it stinks to lose toys. I am still trying to figure out how to get to him and so far the main thing is closing his bedroom door. He HATES that, so when he is really in trouble the door gets closed. He learns his lesson for about an hour.
Hope all is well with everyone. Pictures to be posted soon!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
First but probably not last
While it has been almost 2 months since the last post, we have been busy here in the Wismer household. Tiffany has be semi-training (as much as she could) for a 1/2 marathon in Las Vegas over the last weekend. I ran with a friend from Colorado Springs, Nicole and her friend, Selena. I also had college friends that ran as well, but did not get to see them as much as I would have liked, it was a CRAZY weekend.
We flew in Saturday morning and spent the day picking up packets and getting ready for the race. The race was Sunday morning, and we all happily finished the race. While not a record breaking time, I was happy with my 2 hour 45 minute time since I probably could have trained harder than I did. My original goal was 2 hours 30 minutes, so I was not that far off. I think next time my time should improve at least a little:) It was a chilly morning, but once the running started it was perfect! Here is a pic of the 3 of us after the race
Ben and Jeremy (Nicole's husband) met up with us after the race, it was fun to have them there to support us, knowing they were waiting for us helped a lot. Ben as always is the best husband ever supporting me through the process and being my biggest cheerleader, which I needed at the end.
We spent the rest of the day lounging around and taking it easy. We had WONDERFUL Indian food for dinner, saw Penn and Teller and the crashed. What a great day with great friends!
The rest of the time over the last 2 months has been busy with Thanksgiving, a fun day at Susan and Brian's with both our families. We had the kids Christmas programs and zoolights. We are getting ready to celebrate Christmas, the house is decorated and Ben and I are going shopping on Monday, so that will be done.
I will post video and pics from the last couple months soon, but I have to go get a massage!
Happy Holidays!
We flew in Saturday morning and spent the day picking up packets and getting ready for the race. The race was Sunday morning, and we all happily finished the race. While not a record breaking time, I was happy with my 2 hour 45 minute time since I probably could have trained harder than I did. My original goal was 2 hours 30 minutes, so I was not that far off. I think next time my time should improve at least a little:) It was a chilly morning, but once the running started it was perfect! Here is a pic of the 3 of us after the race
Ben and Jeremy (Nicole's husband) met up with us after the race, it was fun to have them there to support us, knowing they were waiting for us helped a lot. Ben as always is the best husband ever supporting me through the process and being my biggest cheerleader, which I needed at the end.
We spent the rest of the day lounging around and taking it easy. We had WONDERFUL Indian food for dinner, saw Penn and Teller and the crashed. What a great day with great friends!The rest of the time over the last 2 months has been busy with Thanksgiving, a fun day at Susan and Brian's with both our families. We had the kids Christmas programs and zoolights. We are getting ready to celebrate Christmas, the house is decorated and Ben and I are going shopping on Monday, so that will be done.
I will post video and pics from the last couple months soon, but I have to go get a massage!
Happy Holidays!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Nettie Turns 5!
It is hard for me to believe that our "little" girl turned 5 yesterday. She has bee counting down the days since about June, so she was ultra excited for the day. Even better, she woke to SNOW! We only got about an inch on the grass, but she was so excited to see the first real snow of the year.
Overall, it was a great birthday with family and friends. We started the celebration on Friday night with a party at McDonald's for all her school friends. Here are some quick pictures of all the festivities
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