We have had an adventurous few days at home. We got home on Wednesday night. The flight was on time and was pretty uneventful. Vasa played with his toys--some he liked better than others. He kept his seatbelt fastened and even slept a few hours, so we saw it as a success.
The first day or two was a little rocky. The girls enjoyed their new toy, but reality set in that he wasn't going anywhere--he was staying here. After a few tears, they seem to be enjoying his company and the funny things he does. We haven't had a toddler in the house in a few years, so we realized how unbaby proofed our house was quickly. We now have plug protectors, cabinet locks, and a few gates up when needed, but it still takes a little work to keep Vasa out of the toilets and fireplace. He is loving his freedom, but I'm trying to limit it a little to keep our sanity.
The dogs have probably been the biggest challenge. He has kind of a love/hate relationship. He would chase the dogs then run from the dogs the first few days. We are now having to say, don't kiss the dogs in the face, don't pull on their leg, etc.. they will bite, vasa! He now knows, "come here, sabaka! (dog)".
We've taken him here and there for things for the girls, and he has done really well. Shy at times and crazy hyper during others, but overall very well. It's been sweet to see his interaction with the girls. He hugged and kissed Ava when she came out of Sunday school this morning. Probably nice to see a face he recognizes :).
We are thinking about taking him to the pool this afternoon. We are supposed to go to the river this weekend, so we thought it may be wise to expose him to the water--make sure he has a healthy fear of it at least. We are taking two cars, though, in case the lifeguards ask us to leave--running and plunging into the deep end for example. We're hoping he is content in the baby pool.
Sleeping has been ok. He sleeps from 7-4, then is restless after that--up for the day by 6:15. Josh and I are still tired from the trip, so it's been hard to recover. Josh is actually working in the yard and I got a chance to wash 2 loads of laundry, so we are feeling successful today at the 4 kid thing--I know when I actually have to cook and such, though, it will be trickier. So many people have been kind enough to bring us food, so that has helped a ton. Time to go--Vasa needs to go pees pees (potty) so I'll try to write more details later.
The first day or two was a little rocky. The girls enjoyed their new toy, but reality set in that he wasn't going anywhere--he was staying here. After a few tears, they seem to be enjoying his company and the funny things he does. We haven't had a toddler in the house in a few years, so we realized how unbaby proofed our house was quickly. We now have plug protectors, cabinet locks, and a few gates up when needed, but it still takes a little work to keep Vasa out of the toilets and fireplace. He is loving his freedom, but I'm trying to limit it a little to keep our sanity.
The dogs have probably been the biggest challenge. He has kind of a love/hate relationship. He would chase the dogs then run from the dogs the first few days. We are now having to say, don't kiss the dogs in the face, don't pull on their leg, etc.. they will bite, vasa! He now knows, "come here, sabaka! (dog)".
We've taken him here and there for things for the girls, and he has done really well. Shy at times and crazy hyper during others, but overall very well. It's been sweet to see his interaction with the girls. He hugged and kissed Ava when she came out of Sunday school this morning. Probably nice to see a face he recognizes :).
We are thinking about taking him to the pool this afternoon. We are supposed to go to the river this weekend, so we thought it may be wise to expose him to the water--make sure he has a healthy fear of it at least. We are taking two cars, though, in case the lifeguards ask us to leave--running and plunging into the deep end for example. We're hoping he is content in the baby pool.
Sleeping has been ok. He sleeps from 7-4, then is restless after that--up for the day by 6:15. Josh and I are still tired from the trip, so it's been hard to recover. Josh is actually working in the yard and I got a chance to wash 2 loads of laundry, so we are feeling successful today at the 4 kid thing--I know when I actually have to cook and such, though, it will be trickier. So many people have been kind enough to bring us food, so that has helped a ton. Time to go--Vasa needs to go pees pees (potty) so I'll try to write more details later.
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