On Saturday, November 7th, Fischer enjoyed a lunch of noodles prepared by Papa. There's a video of him eating on the Fisch Finder. He loves noodles. In fact, that's one of his favories right now, along with pizza and CEREAL! We've found, though, that pepperoni and some other meats tend to upset his stomach :( But pineapple pizza is still a hit! In the Fisch Finder noodle video Fischer's eating just before his nap, so it looks like he'll nod off mid-noodle-slurp!
Better late than never--on Sunday November 8th, Fischer and I carved his first pumpkin! He didn't really want anything to do with the "guts", but once the shapes were carved out to make the face, he enjoyed putting them back in and out like a puzzle or shape-sorter :)
He enjoyed seeing it lit up, too--wow!
Fischer's made himself at home in our new kitchen. He has his own cupboard where we have spare utensils he can bang around. He also feels free to empty out the "tupperware" drawer along with the napkins, ziploc bags, etc....This pic was taken on Saturday, November 21st.
While Joe went deer hunting up in Tomahawk by Grandpa Kenny (didn't even SEE any!), Fischer and I put up and decorated our little tree. He only had to be told a couple of times to look or touch instead of pulling the ornaments and garland off.
He said it was "pretty!" when we lit it up, and enjoyed picking out ornaments he wanted a closer look at--like the Curious George one, and Santa (at the top of the tree).
Later, we took a walk together. At about the half-way point (when we were on a low-traffic street), I asked if he wanted to get out of the stroller and walk. He said yes, so I got him out. He did pretty well staying on the sidewalk and holding my hand crossing streets...when we could get through one whole block! Fischer was so busy collecting "helicopter" seeds, that the walk was not as much for exercise but rather for helicopter hunting! After awhile, he agreed to return to the stroller for the rest of our walk.
We had a nice Thanksgiving at home with my Mom & Bill, my brother and his girlfriend (my friend from work) Frances and her son Josiah (who is 1 year older than Fischer), and the 3 of us. Our new kitchen sure is nice for entertaining! Guess I was too busy to get the camera out!!! (Sorry)This past Monday (Nov. 30), I began two new things: I began a special detox diet/supplement program for myself to get healthier in general and start my eating habits anew, and putting Fischer down to sleep without rocking him all the way to sleep (and leaving him when he wakes at night). Both are going really well! Though, I'm getting tired of eating only fruits and veggies...I've lost 5 lbs. this first week. That's encouraging!!! Also, Fischer's learning to get himself back to sleep...should've done this long ago--it just breaks your heart when he cries! Hmmm, I guess I'd rather feel sympathetic for him while staying in my own bed! He's doing great with it, though. The new bedtime routine is just the ticket :)
Yesterday (Dec. 4th) while we were both at daycare, it SNOWED! Fischer got to try out his snowpants for the first time. We got lots of complements on the yellow ("You won't lose HIM in a snowstorm!"). Fischer's boots turned out to be too narrow to get his foot into without a major struggle and lots of tears (on his behalf), so we left his shoes on. He was quite tearful while getting dressed, but was ALL SMILES once he saw the "NO!!!" Below, he's on the playground with one of his friends, Caleb.
I caught him mid-wave. He's such a camera dude!
I caught him mid-wave. He's such a camera dude!
Once we get his boots all set, Fischer's gonna be all set for outdoor play. I think he'll enjoy winter/snow play. Don't you?????
There's a video on the Fisch Finder of Fischer and a few of his friends on the playground.Well, Joe, Fischer and I hope this entry finds you all healthy and happy. A belated Happy Thanksgiving, and a joyous holiday season to you all!
We're still poor (and will be for some time) from our kitchen project, so please don't get us anything fancy for Christmas, as we cannot reciprocate this year. As for Fischer, he's all set for clothes up to size 2T (which he won't be in for awhile, as he's just a little bit height-challenged!). And he's pretty much set for toys. If you want to get him anything, he could use a set of wooden play-doh toys (like the brand Melissa & Doug at The Mom & Pop Place in Neenah), a booster chair for sitting at the table (maybe one with a seatbelt), a boys' potty chair (nothing scary that takes batteries, please), wooden puzzles with shapes/animals/etc. that have knobs on the pieces...As I think of more things, I'll be sure to add them to an entry.
Until next time...take care and lots of love!!!
