Actually, I'm exaggerating. It's only been a rough four days. It all started Thursday morning. I was getting the kids ready. I had to get Layne to school and then take Sutton to Dr. Khouri's for his 18 month check-up/clearance for his eye surgery. As I was getting Sutton dressed, Layne asked me why I always put her Woody (from Toy Story) doll on her pillows. She said he's always in her way, and she doesn't have any room. Well, first she only sleeps in her bed half the time (and I'm being generous). Second, she is the one that wanted to sleep with Woody in the first place. So, I told her she should just be thankful that she has a mom that makes her bed. Then she said the unthinkable to me! She said, "Well, you should be thankful for your children." What??? How does a five year old even know what that means? Talk about starting the day off wrong.
So, got Layne to school, came home and fed Sutton, and headed to the doctor. Sutton is 23 pounds and 6.4 ounces and is 30 inches long. He is in the 25th percentile for weight (was in the 10th when he came home), still not on the chart for length or head circumference. He also isn't doing the things average children his age do...walk, stack blocks, feed himself, talk. So, Dr. Khouri referred us to Early Intervention and is sending us to a nuerologist. I'm not sure how I feel about that. As long as there is no health problem with his brain, we're fine. It's okay if he's always going to be delayed, I just pray there is nothing wrong that will affect his health.
That afternoon we all went to see Mrs. Kristy for haircuts. Bobby even went along for the ride. Layne is never a problem getting her hair cut. She loves it. This was just Sutton's second haircut. He absolutely hated the first one, but he didn't mind this one at all. I think he actually enjoyed it. Maybe it's because he got to go topless. They both looked adorable with fresh haircuts!
I guess Friday was actually fine. I actually can't even remember Friday all that well. The only thing I remember is Bobby had to work nights, so the kids and I had a popcorn party and watched Monsters vs. Aliens. I'm trying to help Sutton make the connection that food goes in your mouth, so I kept saying, "feed momma," and putting popcorn in his hand and then his hand to my mouth. I don't know that it worked.
Something funny did happen though. We have realized lately that Sutton likes to aggravate Layne. A couple of weeks ago at church, he wouldn't stop kicking Layne during church. When she got mad at him, he just laughed and did it more. So, during the movie, Layne was sitting on my lap and Sutton got so jealous. He had to be on my lap too, and he wouldn't stop pulling her hair and kicking her. I don't know what we're going to do with the boy.
Friday was also the first day that Sutton ever ate meat. I've always been disgusted by meat baby food, but I always worry that Sutton isn't getting enough protein. So, I fed him turkey, pea, and rice compote. He ate it all up. Of course, he hasn't turned down a meal yet. He actually can only eat through his Haberman feeder, so I make some wild concoctions. Every bottle has three scoops of Enfagrow Premium, hot water to three ounces, a container of baby food, whole milk to 7-8 ounces, and either rice or oatmeal cereal to thicken. Sound yummy?
Yesterday (Saturday) and today were both beautiful. We spent lots of time outside in the backyard playing. Layne and Sutton love to swing. Layne also loves her sand box and fort. I love it when we play outside. I think it makes the kids exhausted. Of course Sutton doesn't play too much. He enjoys his swing for a little while, but then he just wants to be held in the yard swing.
Both yesterday and today, Layne pitched fits at supper about eating what was on her plate. Yesterday it was Sloppy Joe meat and today it was peas and mashed potatoes. Both days she got sent to her room. Tonight it got so bad that she lost her computer, ipod, and tv priviledges. It was a rough night. Layne also told me tonight that she forgave me. When I asked her for what. She replied, "for cooking that food for supper." I think it's understandable that she was punished.
Well, both of my beautiful babies are sleeping while I type this in bed. They are both also turned the wrong way. I better wrap this up. Tomorrow starts another school week for Layne and Sutton has surgery on Wednesday. It's going to be a busy week.
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