May 2013

We have had a great May and have been blessed with visits from my mom, Brian’s mom, and my brother.   I also got to sneak out of town for two days for some much needed rest and relaxation with my dear friend Julie.  I am finally getting Iphoto organized with YEARS worth of pictures so it has been many trips down memory lane. 

Mother’s day was nice and relaxing.  We took the kids to Niko Niko’s for an early lunch and they behaved PERFECTLY.  I was one proud momma. This year I was filled with thankfulness. Becoming a mom is one of the greatest joys I have ever experienced.  Logan and Catherine bring pure joy into our lives each and every day.  They can also bring those not so joyous moments, but I guess that is just part of having two toddlers in the house. 

1 out of 3 smiling is not bad

I am thankful to have a fabulous mother who has taught me more than I even realize was a lesson to be taught.  I continue to gain strength through her and recognize that she is truly exceptional. 

Me and Mom in Ireland in June 2006

I am also thankful to have a wonderful mother in law who is a dear friend and whom I trust for parenting questions, as she did raise Brian quite well.   

Brian and Debbie in Ireland in June 2006 (same trip)

Of course, it would not be a complete month in the Dwyer household without some ear issues.  I had my follow up with my ENT and after a month of Augmentin, I have cleared my sinus infection.  Unfortunately, I still have a 50% perforation (hole) in my right eardrum that will be monitored for the next nine months and worse case scenario, will need surgery to be patched.  Logan had an ear infection too and when the ENT suggested a different antibiotic, Augmentin, I told him I knew all about it.

He is scheduled for his 3^rd set of tubes on Wednesday and hopefully we will get back to normal soon after.

Logan now entertains me at the doctor's offices which is a welcomed change

Logan is THREE!!

Logan turned 3 last week and he is officially not a toddler anymore.  I think 3 is considered preschool age. Regardless of the technical classification, he will always be my sweet baby boy.

He is speaking up a storm now and always wants to chat.  He asked me what my other names were the other day and so I told him that when I was a child some cousins of mine would call me "Joanie Macaroni."  Logan laughed hysterically and will call me that sometimes.  He also calls me "Aunt Joan" some times because that is what his best friend Austin calls me.  So, a conversation could go like so:

Logan- I want a chocolate almond please

Me- Logan, you already had a chocolate almond today because you were such a big boy with poo pooing on the potty.  

Logan- I want a chocolate almond PLEASE

Me- Im sorry Logan but my answer is not going to change

Logan- Aunt Joan would give me a chocolate almond

Me- Really, she would?  Well too bad you don't have an Aunt Joan

Logan- You are Aunt Joan

Me- No Logan, I am your mother, not your Aunt.....

He is definitely humorous and energetic.  His likes include DINOSAURS and anything that flies in the sky (rockets, kaboom planes, blimps, & hot air balloons).  He also really likes cake and chocolate covered almonds.  I used almonds for potty training for number 2 and well, I just may have to change my strategy when it is Catherine's turn.  

As for dislikes, I would say the main one is going to bed ( and we used to have a rock solid bed time routine).  He also does not like it when Catherine is upset.  He says "It will be OK Katie. OK?"  As if Catherine is going to stop her melt down and be like "Yeah, OK Logan"!!  He is not a fan of loud noises and though we generally don't hear too many, it still startles him when we do.

He has added some skills to the have mastered list. Potty training (during day), getting dressed all by himself, & eating with utensils (consistently) are three new ones. Some skills he is currently working on are riding a bike and playing fairly with other kids.  We asked him some fun questions that I stole from a friend’s blog and the answers are just too cute.

What is your favorite color?

Red

What is your favorite food?

Hot taco

What is your favorite toy?

Rocket Key Chain

Who is your best friend?

I like Austin

What is your favorite thing to do?

Cutting with scissors, when further questioned he added,

Playing with his toolbox and with his big airplane

What is your favorite game to play?

Running

What do you want to do when you grow up?

Play with dinosaurs

And Catherine likes to play with dinosaurs too!

What are you most thankful for?

Winston

What is the best thing that happened to you this year?

I got not one, but two pairs of dinosaur sheets

What do you like about being 3?

Big boy bed and getting my own seat on the airplane

Below are some of my favorite iphone photos from his first year.  I need to load my old drive so that I can post some pictures that were taken with our real camera.  These always make me smile!