Boys are harder to potty train than girls. Many boys do not night train till between the ages of 5 and 7. My boys sleep like rocks. I really like sleep and do not care for it being unnecessarily interrupted. Combining all of these facts, we have taken a very laid back approach to night training at our house. My boys will simply not wake up to use the bathroom in the middle of night, so I don't see any purpose in stressing myself of them about it. We use pull-ups and wait till they keep them dry the majority of the time and then know we are ready to move on.
Rob is more or less ready, has a strong desire, and it is summer so it seemed like an appropriate time for less sleep and more laundry. Off to be bed in his undies he went last night and I wasn't at all surprised to hear him at my bedside at 2 a.m. As we worked toward cleaning him up and getting him back to bed, our conversation went a little something like this...
"Mom, I need new pajamas."
"Okay honey, did you wet the bed?"
"No, somehow my bed is just wet. But I don't know how, because I didn't pee in it."
"It's okay, we'll go check it out and clean up the accident."
"I DIDN'T have an accident. I wouldn't pee in my bed."
"I know you wouldn't on purpose honey, but that's why it's called an accident, because it was an accident, not something you meant to do."
"My bed is just wet. It's not pee. See?, my blanket is dry."
"Okay, honey. Good night, I love you, see you in the morning."
"Night Mom." Quiet. "Moooom! My blanket smells potty!"
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
One of the Cool Kids
Was it about someone that makes them the cool kid? You know what I'm talking about. That person who seems to ooze confidence, is comfortable whatever with whoever, everyone knows his/her name, and he/she doesn't even seem to care. I wouldn't know. I am not the cool kid. But somehow I think I might be raising of them, and frankly, it scares the begeebers out of me.
Last week the boys attended VBS at out church. Even Sam. They had a wonderful time and can't stop singing the songs of praise. Especially Sam.
He walked around the church all week with his head held high and a big smile on his face. He was loving every minute of it. My favorite story from the week came from the bathroom. His crew leader went in to check on him and there was Sam bare butt in the middle of the bathroom, sitting on the floor, humming away as happily was can be working hard to get his inside out undies on. His crew leader thought it'd be weird to help him switch those around, so he let it slide. He did try to help Sam get his shorts on but Sam insisted they be backwards. So there went Sam the rest of the day, with his inside out undies, backwards shorts, and air of confidence and happiness through the rest of the morning.
As we were leaving on Day 5, I was astonished by the number of children ages 3 to 15 who made a point to tell Sam good bye. As we loaded into the car and another car pulled over so the kids could hang out the window and tell Sam good bye, I heard one girl tell her dad, "Dad, that's Sam. The one I was telling you about. Isn't he just the cutest kid in the world? And he's so funny!"" That when it hit, I, a total dork, just may be raising a "cool kid" and I have no idea what I'm doing.
Last week the boys attended VBS at out church. Even Sam. They had a wonderful time and can't stop singing the songs of praise. Especially Sam.
He walked around the church all week with his head held high and a big smile on his face. He was loving every minute of it. My favorite story from the week came from the bathroom. His crew leader went in to check on him and there was Sam bare butt in the middle of the bathroom, sitting on the floor, humming away as happily was can be working hard to get his inside out undies on. His crew leader thought it'd be weird to help him switch those around, so he let it slide. He did try to help Sam get his shorts on but Sam insisted they be backwards. So there went Sam the rest of the day, with his inside out undies, backwards shorts, and air of confidence and happiness through the rest of the morning.
As we were leaving on Day 5, I was astonished by the number of children ages 3 to 15 who made a point to tell Sam good bye. As we loaded into the car and another car pulled over so the kids could hang out the window and tell Sam good bye, I heard one girl tell her dad, "Dad, that's Sam. The one I was telling you about. Isn't he just the cutest kid in the world? And he's so funny!"" That when it hit, I, a total dork, just may be raising a "cool kid" and I have no idea what I'm doing.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Wx #6 Revealed!
We started our evening with our menu of baby cuisine. Baby carrots, baby pickles, baby cocktail wieners, baby burgers, baby crackers, baby cheese slices, baby pepperoni, you get the idea. Following dinner, we took the pinata out to the swing set to bust it open!
The boys took turns swinging at the mysterious pinata and Ray took the final swing sending it to the ground. Upon shaking the pinata, candy, confetti and ribbons oh my. But what color where they??? That is THE reason you are reading this blog after all right?
Well, frankly, I'm having too much fun keeping you all in suspense! The texts and alerts have been coming in all day. (Not to mention and the cameras and computers have not exactly cooperated with me in getting this published.) Of course I could just tell you, but where the fun be in that? Especially since the whole reason I wanted to find out was to capture the boys' reactionsI'll show you instead.
Join our family by clicking the link below as we take aim at the pinata and discover as our family finds out if the answer to our question is pink or blue.
Wix # 6 Revealed!
Happy Baby Reveal Day from the Wx Family!
The boys took turns swinging at the mysterious pinata and Ray took the final swing sending it to the ground. Upon shaking the pinata, candy, confetti and ribbons oh my. But what color where they??? That is THE reason you are reading this blog after all right?
Well, frankly, I'm having too much fun keeping you all in suspense! The texts and alerts have been coming in all day. (Not to mention and the cameras and computers have not exactly cooperated with me in getting this published.) Of course I could just tell you, but where the fun be in that? Especially since the whole reason I wanted to find out was to capture the boys' reactionsI'll show you instead.
Join our family by clicking the link below as we take aim at the pinata and discover as our family finds out if the answer to our question is pink or blue.
Wix # 6 Revealed!
Happy Baby Reveal Day from the Wx Family!
Wx # 6! Boy or Girl?!?!?!
21 weeks today!!! Wow. It has gone quickly. I think each pregnancy gets faster and faster. (Or maybe time just seems to speed up as I get older and older...)
The gender question. It has been weighing on us for weeks now. To find out now or have a surprise later? Frankly, I hate surprises. And going that route with Sam was okay, but if the doctor had told me I had a healthy baby octopus after delivery, I think I would have been okay with that. Well, maybe not. But it didn't feel anti-climatic to me, but the bigger drawback in my opinion was not being able to see the reaction on the boys' faces when it was announced their new baby was here and it was a brother. Grandma got the job.
The boys are split. Ray wants a boy, Rob wants a girl ("who is nothing like Sam because he a naught little guy") and Sam wants a baby dinosaur he can name Rhino. Michael and I want a baby. I think it might be a boy. Or a girl. (I had thought maybe an octopus, but the ultrasound only revealed 4 limbs.)
Using my keen debate skills, I used this line of reasoning to get Michael on board. I laid out some reveal options to him and we settled on the current fad of cupcakes with surprise filling to help us see pink or blue. Then I logged on to the computer. Talk about a fad. It seemed like FB was full or reports of the same idea. So I got busy thinking. What else could one use to conceal a colorful surprise that upon opening would be fun for the family??
Box of balloons? Gift box with pink or blue gear? Nursery room with a streak of paint on the wall? These all seemed bad for the environment or lame. Then I got it! PINATA! Who doesn't love a pinata and some candy?!?!
Off to Rochester we headed to buy a pinata and candy at Party City. We had fun choosing just the right pinata and handfuls of pink and blue candy and confetti together was a family. We brought the pinata home and had even more fun personalizing it.
Yesterday, at my ultrasound, the first tech had a heck of a time getting baby to cooperate and I was getting anxious that we weren't going to get to open the pinata for months. After rolling to my side and bringing in a second tech, they were able to write our secret in an envelope and seal it up tight. Last night the pinata, candy and card were given to our secret under cover agents for pinata stuffing.
Today is the big day. The baby carrots and pickles are chilling. The mini cocktail weiners are ready for saucing. The mini-burgers are ready for patty-ing and we are ready for a baby party like none other!
When the pinata breaks, Rob's still hoping for pink, Ray's still wishing for blue, and Sam would like green. I'm just hoping for a great picture of their reactions.
The gender question. It has been weighing on us for weeks now. To find out now or have a surprise later? Frankly, I hate surprises. And going that route with Sam was okay, but if the doctor had told me I had a healthy baby octopus after delivery, I think I would have been okay with that. Well, maybe not. But it didn't feel anti-climatic to me, but the bigger drawback in my opinion was not being able to see the reaction on the boys' faces when it was announced their new baby was here and it was a brother. Grandma got the job.
The boys are split. Ray wants a boy, Rob wants a girl ("who is nothing like Sam because he a naught little guy") and Sam wants a baby dinosaur he can name Rhino. Michael and I want a baby. I think it might be a boy. Or a girl. (I had thought maybe an octopus, but the ultrasound only revealed 4 limbs.)
Using my keen debate skills, I used this line of reasoning to get Michael on board. I laid out some reveal options to him and we settled on the current fad of cupcakes with surprise filling to help us see pink or blue. Then I logged on to the computer. Talk about a fad. It seemed like FB was full or reports of the same idea. So I got busy thinking. What else could one use to conceal a colorful surprise that upon opening would be fun for the family??
Box of balloons? Gift box with pink or blue gear? Nursery room with a streak of paint on the wall? These all seemed bad for the environment or lame. Then I got it! PINATA! Who doesn't love a pinata and some candy?!?!
Yesterday, at my ultrasound, the first tech had a heck of a time getting baby to cooperate and I was getting anxious that we weren't going to get to open the pinata for months. After rolling to my side and bringing in a second tech, they were able to write our secret in an envelope and seal it up tight. Last night the pinata, candy and card were given to our secret under cover agents for pinata stuffing.
Today is the big day. The baby carrots and pickles are chilling. The mini cocktail weiners are ready for saucing. The mini-burgers are ready for patty-ing and we are ready for a baby party like none other!
When the pinata breaks, Rob's still hoping for pink, Ray's still wishing for blue, and Sam would like green. I'm just hoping for a great picture of their reactions.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Another?!?! Take 2
November 9, 2011. I posted a blog. If you don't recall, let me jog your memory...
Rob said a little prayer. His request was simple enough. He wanted a new baby.
Well, is this proof enough for you that God hears prayers? :)
I had told him to think pink because Mom really likes pink, and I do. Frankly, I am great either way. A girl would be fun, but we do know a thing or two about boys around the Wx house!
Rob said a little prayer. His request was simple enough. He wanted a new baby.
Well, is this proof enough for you that God hears prayers? :)
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| Baby Wicks #4 EDD: October 26, 2012 |
Welcome Wookiee!
On December 24th 2011, our family welcomed our newest member, Wookiee Wicks.
And just as promptly, Wookiee became one of the family.
Wookiee was found wandering around outside our home on Christmas Eve upon our return from church. Ray noticed, "He has a collar, but no license! I think that means we can keep him!"
Upon 1st greeting, the boys were all in love. He is really quite a loveable lug. But I thought we were getting a dog. (He has since turned into a horse as he seems to double in size nightly on a regular basis!!) The cute little furball was 1st thought to be possible be another Ewok, but I quickly pointed out to the boys he was a baby and would surely grow, it was then decided it was then clear that he was a wookiee and hence he was promptly named.
Wrestle!
First of all, I apologize for my lack of posts. I guess we've been a bit distracted with life lately. As I sometimes say, "Life gets in the way of life too often."
In addition to our regular jobs, school, etc. I took on a 2nd job directing our school's annual benefit auction.
Rob also took on the sport of wrestling. He had a GREAT season. When he started, we were just going to do practices. When the coaches gave him a singlet to bring home, we decided what they heck, let's try a tournament. He took 2nd. So we tried another, we took 1st getting 2 pins, with the longest one taking 10 seconds. This lead us to regions, where Rob took 1st. Off to sections where Rob took 4th and qualified for State. Additionally, so did the Austin Youth Wrestling team for the 1st time in history! So we spent March 31 and April 1 at the Rochester Civic Center at Rob's 1st state meet. No placing for Rob, but he wrestled hard and never gave up. In one of the team competitions, he did get a pin, which was very exciting.
Not sure what the future holds for our little grappler, but we are very proud of his grit, determination, and effort. I'm sure he has many successes in a variety of forms laying ahead of him if he tackles life in the same way!
We are proud to have been part of Austin Youth Wrestling team, who ended up placing 2nd in their pool. And even more so, we are proud of you Rob!
In addition to our regular jobs, school, etc. I took on a 2nd job directing our school's annual benefit auction.
Rob also took on the sport of wrestling. He had a GREAT season. When he started, we were just going to do practices. When the coaches gave him a singlet to bring home, we decided what they heck, let's try a tournament. He took 2nd. So we tried another, we took 1st getting 2 pins, with the longest one taking 10 seconds. This lead us to regions, where Rob took 1st. Off to sections where Rob took 4th and qualified for State. Additionally, so did the Austin Youth Wrestling team for the 1st time in history! So we spent March 31 and April 1 at the Rochester Civic Center at Rob's 1st state meet. No placing for Rob, but he wrestled hard and never gave up. In one of the team competitions, he did get a pin, which was very exciting.
Not sure what the future holds for our little grappler, but we are very proud of his grit, determination, and effort. I'm sure he has many successes in a variety of forms laying ahead of him if he tackles life in the same way!
We are proud to have been part of Austin Youth Wrestling team, who ended up placing 2nd in their pool. And even more so, we are proud of you Rob!
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