The Johnsons' Journey
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Halloween 2015
I love Halloween for really only one reason and that is the opportunity to dress my kids up in cute costumes of their choosing. I just love looking back at all the previous years and remembering their interests during that year (which usually inspired the costume), how we put the costume together, and just seeing how much they grew from year to year. This year we enjoyed Trunk or Treat at our church a few days before Halloween. It was a happening event! And then Halloween was very rainy so we ended up eating dinner with Nana and Grandpa and doing some very quick treat or treating in Whole Foods followed by dessert. This year James wanted to be Ezra from Star Wars Rebels, Jude wanted to be "The Grinch Stole Christmas" (one of my favorite costumes of the ones we've done so far!), and Joah got to be the baby giraffe for a third go round.
Joah at 6 Months Old!
I'm getting way behind on blogging and monthly updates for Joah. I figured I better post this before he is seven months old very soon.
Wearing: wearing mostly 6-9 month clothing, size 3 diapers, and just measured his foot at a size 3
Weight and Height:
At his six month appointment he was 27 inches and 19 pounds 2 ounces (somewhere between/around the 50 and 75th percentile)
Appearance: Joah still looks so much like James at 6 months. His hair is growing back lighter and his eyes are still blue-ish but they seem to change at times to. We'll see how it all ends up. He's still a smiley guy!
Eating: Nursing on demand all the time. He started solids right before he turned 6 months old and has had rice cereal, sweet potatoes, apples, and carrots so far. He loved the carrots, seemed happy about the sweet potatoes, and seemed a little unsure about apples. He has really been licking his lips and showing excitement about eating when he's put in his highchair.
Sleeping: he's transitioned out of the rock n play and swaddle this month; he still takes several cat naps and a longer nap in the afternoon; he sleeps all night *if* he's snuggled up next to Mama (I don't sweat it. This too shall pass...)
Interactions/Development: he is starting to seem so much more grown up this month: he whines, arches, and squirms when he wants to get down on the floors with his brothers, he can roll and scoot and spin in a circle all over he floor to get to their toys, he can put anything (pacis, leaves, paper, toys, whatever!) in his mouth, he can sit on his own for a few seconds but is still a little wobblier than his brothers at this age, he is trying to get up on his knees constantly and will kind of leap forward, he has learned to cry to get to Mama and knows now when I'm out of sight (the nursery workers joke that he cries for me with no tears! Ha!), blowing raspberries, and drooling but no teeth yet
Wearing: wearing mostly 6-9 month clothing, size 3 diapers, and just measured his foot at a size 3
Weight and Height:
At his six month appointment he was 27 inches and 19 pounds 2 ounces (somewhere between/around the 50 and 75th percentile)
Appearance: Joah still looks so much like James at 6 months. His hair is growing back lighter and his eyes are still blue-ish but they seem to change at times to. We'll see how it all ends up. He's still a smiley guy!
Eating: Nursing on demand all the time. He started solids right before he turned 6 months old and has had rice cereal, sweet potatoes, apples, and carrots so far. He loved the carrots, seemed happy about the sweet potatoes, and seemed a little unsure about apples. He has really been licking his lips and showing excitement about eating when he's put in his highchair.
Sleeping: he's transitioned out of the rock n play and swaddle this month; he still takes several cat naps and a longer nap in the afternoon; he sleeps all night *if* he's snuggled up next to Mama (I don't sweat it. This too shall pass...)
Interactions/Development: he is starting to seem so much more grown up this month: he whines, arches, and squirms when he wants to get down on the floors with his brothers, he can roll and scoot and spin in a circle all over he floor to get to their toys, he can put anything (pacis, leaves, paper, toys, whatever!) in his mouth, he can sit on his own for a few seconds but is still a little wobblier than his brothers at this age, he is trying to get up on his knees constantly and will kind of leap forward, he has learned to cry to get to Mama and knows now when I'm out of sight (the nursery workers joke that he cries for me with no tears! Ha!), blowing raspberries, and drooling but no teeth yet
Outings: nothing too unusual but lots of youth events as firsts: bonfire, football games, homecoming parade
Things he seems to like: being held, being worn in the ergo carrier, bath time, being outside, his mam pacifiers, watching and laughing at. his big brothers, his play mat, playing on the floor, toys, food!
Things he dislikes; being in the car seat especially later at night or when it's dark; Mama leaving him or being out of sight now
Health: he's been very healthy other than having a rough time with the 6 month vaccines (worse than my other two); still spitting up quite a bit but not bothered by it
Temperament: He's probably the most happy, easy-going baby of the three! Everyone comments on how happy he is. He has started to fuss just a little when he's not pleased with something.
Sweet Joah, Happy half birthday! It seems like we were just meeting you and welcoming you forever into our wild but wonderful family and now, already, half a year has passed. I praise God that he saw fit to make you ours and for all the wonderful things that you bring to this family with your smile, your joy, your giggle, and just your very presence. I look forward to all the days ahead with you. You make every day an even sweeter gift. I love you forever.
Love, Mama
Things he seems to like: being held, being worn in the ergo carrier, bath time, being outside, his mam pacifiers, watching and laughing at. his big brothers, his play mat, playing on the floor, toys, food!
Things he dislikes; being in the car seat especially later at night or when it's dark; Mama leaving him or being out of sight now
Health: he's been very healthy other than having a rough time with the 6 month vaccines (worse than my other two); still spitting up quite a bit but not bothered by it
Temperament: He's probably the most happy, easy-going baby of the three! Everyone comments on how happy he is. He has started to fuss just a little when he's not pleased with something.
Sweet Joah, Happy half birthday! It seems like we were just meeting you and welcoming you forever into our wild but wonderful family and now, already, half a year has passed. I praise God that he saw fit to make you ours and for all the wonderful things that you bring to this family with your smile, your joy, your giggle, and just your very presence. I look forward to all the days ahead with you. You make every day an even sweeter gift. I love you forever.
Love, Mama
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Life Lately #3
These are just everyday moments of life lately over the past month. They aren't special occasions for the most part, but just smiles on sweet faces that are special to me.
Life Update in Pictures #2
(I'm starting at Life Update #4 because about four days ago I posted the first three life updates and I'm just now getting around to sitting down at the computer again...)
4. Homeschooling/James' Kindergarten:
Of course, anything has it's challenges but overall this homeschooling experience with James has been wonderful. When people ask I often say that it's just the right choice for us with ministry and that is true. When Stephen is off on Monday's we can all enjoy time together as a family and I don't have to rush our kids home early when events end late or worry about sending overtired kids off to school the next day, but even if we were not in ministry I think I would still just desire this opportunity of homeschooling them. I think right now it is just the right choice for us...but we will take each year as it comes and look to God for direction for us in the decision of education or any decision. I'm glad that we live in a country where we have choices, and I really hope that other moms feel empowered to choose whatever is best for their particular family and set of circumstances in the area of raising their kids (even if the choice is different than mine or others). Here are some pictures of our year so far:
We use My Father's World curriculum. I cannot say enough good things about it. It's perfect for our active learner and I love the way that each theme is woven throughout every subject area. I also love the emphasis on reading, hands-on learning, and the biblical truths that he is learning. I am learning so much by teaching him and our days are exciting!
This is just some of our fun, and most days I don't take pictures. We have taken several field trips that are fun for the family but also correspond to the unit that we are on in school including: the zoo, The Space and Rocket Center, botanical gardens, parks, pumpkin patch, apple stand, library trips, and more!
5. Life with my boys is pretty grand, and I'm thankful every day for the gift of their lives. People comment on three boys a lot when we are out in public (usually it's positive), and although it's a wild ride at times I could not imagine life any other way now. There are no pictures of the hard moments, the tears, the discipline that takes place, etc. but those hard times are what makes these times even sweeter. Here is just a random assortment of life with the three (and of course with Joah that is changing so fast) and me (and Stephen when he'll get in on a photo).They grow and change so quickly.:
Most of the pictures above go all the way back to the summer with the fourth of July, visiting my sister in Florida, and Cow Appreciation Day!
And a few more...my 31st birthday, a long weekend in Chattanooga, Joah's first few swims at Nana and Grandpa's pool, Alabama football, etc.
4. Homeschooling/James' Kindergarten:
Of course, anything has it's challenges but overall this homeschooling experience with James has been wonderful. When people ask I often say that it's just the right choice for us with ministry and that is true. When Stephen is off on Monday's we can all enjoy time together as a family and I don't have to rush our kids home early when events end late or worry about sending overtired kids off to school the next day, but even if we were not in ministry I think I would still just desire this opportunity of homeschooling them. I think right now it is just the right choice for us...but we will take each year as it comes and look to God for direction for us in the decision of education or any decision. I'm glad that we live in a country where we have choices, and I really hope that other moms feel empowered to choose whatever is best for their particular family and set of circumstances in the area of raising their kids (even if the choice is different than mine or others). Here are some pictures of our year so far:
We use My Father's World curriculum. I cannot say enough good things about it. It's perfect for our active learner and I love the way that each theme is woven throughout every subject area. I also love the emphasis on reading, hands-on learning, and the biblical truths that he is learning. I am learning so much by teaching him and our days are exciting!
This is just some of our fun, and most days I don't take pictures. We have taken several field trips that are fun for the family but also correspond to the unit that we are on in school including: the zoo, The Space and Rocket Center, botanical gardens, parks, pumpkin patch, apple stand, library trips, and more!
5. Life with my boys is pretty grand, and I'm thankful every day for the gift of their lives. People comment on three boys a lot when we are out in public (usually it's positive), and although it's a wild ride at times I could not imagine life any other way now. There are no pictures of the hard moments, the tears, the discipline that takes place, etc. but those hard times are what makes these times even sweeter. Here is just a random assortment of life with the three (and of course with Joah that is changing so fast) and me (and Stephen when he'll get in on a photo).They grow and change so quickly.:
Most of the pictures above go all the way back to the summer with the fourth of July, visiting my sister in Florida, and Cow Appreciation Day!
And a few more...my 31st birthday, a long weekend in Chattanooga, Joah's first few swims at Nana and Grandpa's pool, Alabama football, etc.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)