Since this blog is hardly updated anymore, I am feeling like too many things have passed without them being documented outside of Facebook.
For our future's sake, here is a rundown of what's been happening with us:
-Gerard started school in October at 2 days a week. At first, he loved it and Aubrey really wanted to go too. But now he's refusing to go, and it takes a whole lot of encouragement before he stops refusing.
-Aubrey is still cranky, even moreso than when she started acting this way back in July. She doesn't like when Gerard or her papa get close to me. Her big thing to say is "NO GERARD!" even when he's not doing anything at all. It's a good thing Gerard doesn't fight back or even reacts to it.
-A few nights ago, while Aubrey was "sleeping" in bed, she walked off looking for me. I brought her back and laid down with her, but not before she wrapped her arm around my neck and her hand grabbing on to my shirt. I felt a bit like a prisoner ;-) Everytime I attempted to get up, she would only hold on tighter. It took about 30 minutes to successfully get out of her grip. I love her, but please, I have stuff to finish Aubrey!
-Potty training with Gerard is slightly progressing. He's apparently participating in potty time at school. But he's not very keen on it at home. Neither is Aubrey. She did have 3 days in a row a few months ago of using the potty consistently in the mornings.
-Aubrey is still obsessed with Ariel. Gerard is still obsessed with the same things.
-Aubrey has grown almost 5 inches since nearly a year ago!
-Both kids have been quite entertaining. Wish I could write them all :(
With that out of the way, it is my duty to write down that we are thankful for this family and our loved ones. Very thankful. I am thankful for having a husband whose commitment I am experiencing everyday and is growing stronger.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Halloween
The weeks leading up to Halloween were all about Star Wars and The Little Mermaid.
At first, Gerard couldn't decide on his costume: Fireboy, Prince Eric or Storm Trooper. I finally convinced him to be a Storm Trooper.
But since the beginning, Aubrey had maintained she wanted to be Ariel. So they both got their wishes.
I took them to work on Halloween day, and they had a blast. I entered them into the annual parade for fun. Then they collected candy from various officemates. Gerard ran everywhere, along with the other kids. I had to stay with Aubrey who was slow to catch up because she was admiring all the desk accessories and toys everyone had.
At night, we took them to Westlake where we collected more candy for the orphans. As a reward, they were to get 2 pieces of chocolate. But they already did that before any candy was collected, so we didn't give them any more. Our ever curious Gerard would peak into people's homes as he got his candy. Both kids did very well greeting with their "trick or treat" and/or "Happy Halloween!" and "good night, thank you!"
Even Aubrey got her "Happy Halloween" so clearly!
To conclude the festivity, we took them to Starbucks for a quick dinner and chocolate milk. One of the ladies in line noticed Aubrey and was quickly smitten by her. When asked what her costume was, Aubrey slid her jacket off her and started singing the Ariel melody. That was truly memorable.
These past few months we have seen Aubrey learn at the pace of a snowball, largely in thanks to Gerard. Only her second Halloween in life and she already knew what a costume was.
At first, Gerard couldn't decide on his costume: Fireboy, Prince Eric or Storm Trooper. I finally convinced him to be a Storm Trooper.
But since the beginning, Aubrey had maintained she wanted to be Ariel. So they both got their wishes.
I took them to work on Halloween day, and they had a blast. I entered them into the annual parade for fun. Then they collected candy from various officemates. Gerard ran everywhere, along with the other kids. I had to stay with Aubrey who was slow to catch up because she was admiring all the desk accessories and toys everyone had.
At night, we took them to Westlake where we collected more candy for the orphans. As a reward, they were to get 2 pieces of chocolate. But they already did that before any candy was collected, so we didn't give them any more. Our ever curious Gerard would peak into people's homes as he got his candy. Both kids did very well greeting with their "trick or treat" and/or "Happy Halloween!" and "good night, thank you!"
Even Aubrey got her "Happy Halloween" so clearly!
To conclude the festivity, we took them to Starbucks for a quick dinner and chocolate milk. One of the ladies in line noticed Aubrey and was quickly smitten by her. When asked what her costume was, Aubrey slid her jacket off her and started singing the Ariel melody. That was truly memorable.
These past few months we have seen Aubrey learn at the pace of a snowball, largely in thanks to Gerard. Only her second Halloween in life and she already knew what a costume was.