Ruthie's 2nd Year of Preschool

Ruthie's 1st Day of School

2nd Year Preschool

5 Days A Week

Teacher: Miss Tracy & Miss Diane

Ruthie was very excited about starting back at school. She was a little nervous about meeting new friends but after a reunion with her friend Addie-- she was at ease. Ruthie originally was going to do three day preschool but after waiting with no success on the waiting list- we decided to jump her to 5 days-- and we're very glad we did. Ruthie LOVES school and the teachers adore her. We have noticed she's a tad more tired but not tired enough to slow down and take a nap-- just tired enough to start getting ready for bed by 7/7:30. 

Ruthie is learning all about the weather and loves to be the class helper. She's become an excellent door holder and and even better cleaner. She def makes her mommy proud. 

Interviewing my ALMOST 5 Year Old

Questions about Ruthie:

What are you afraid of? Alligators

What makes you happy? Daddy's kisses

What makes you sad? When mommy yells

What is one thing you can't live without? Mommy

What is your favorite movie? Lady and the Tramp

What is your favorite thing to watch on tv? Alex and Leah (Signing Time)

What is your favorite song? Beautiful Things

What is your favorite cartoon character? Pidge (Lady and the Tramp)

What is your favorite food? Peanut Butter Jelly Time!

What is your favorite snack? Fruit Snacks

Questions about Preschool:

What is your favorite thing about preschool? eating snacks

What is your favorite job? being the leader (with a smile)
What do you do as the leader? the leader holds Miss Tracy's hand.

Who are your friends? Addie, Alexa, & Jamie & Asher when he's not being rough ;)

What do you like about your teacher? when she gives me cheese its and goldfish. 

Questions about Mommy:

What does mommy always tell you? She loves me

What makes mommy happy? Cleaning up my toys

What makes mommy sad? Stealing

How old is mommy? 39 ... is that right mommy?

How tall is mommy? 5.60

What does mommy love to do? Painting hands and placing them on paper

What's mommy's favorite food? Vegetables

How do you know mommy loves you? she gives me healthy food every night, morning, and noon

Where is mommy's favorite place to shop? Target

Questions about Daddy:

What does daddy always tell you? He loves me

What makes daddy happy? Hugging him

What makes daddy sad?

Where does daddy go in the morning when he leaves the house? work

What does daddy do at work? he works with his computer

How old is daddy? 30- I know I'm right mommy

What's daddy's favorite food? Chicken

How do you know daddy loves you? special warm hugs

Questions about your brothers:

Favorite food? Brayden- pbj/Marshall- milk

Favorite toy? Brayden- Thomas/Marshall- monk monk

What makes your brothers happy? Brayden- loving him/Marshall- finding his monkey

5 Month Awesomeness

5 Month 

Awesomeness

(one of many many moments where the older two just adore their brother)

"Marshall Marshall Marshall man" (Brayden sings) We are all in love with this little guy we brought home 5 beautiful months ago. I cannot believe Marshall James has been in our lives for 5 months-- it seems like we've known him for years-- he is just the happiest, easy-going baby. That said, we knew something was up when our "perfect" child started crying and not sleeping... and then we saw this white thing coming up through his gums-- and then-- two days later... a tooth! On September 9th- after a night of no sleep (unless he was snuggling with me) a beautiful white tooth made it's debut! And now another-- not even a week later. 

(with teeth-- come runny crusty noses)

Just incase you wanted to try and pop our bubble-- we know Marshall is not perfect :) - but we love him. Ruthie, Brayden, & Marshall James light up our worlds and I tell them each and every day-- they are my favorites, because they are! 

Big Changes: Marshall James is blowing me away with his strength. Before he was 5 months old he started pulling himself up onto his hands and knees ready to crawl at a moments notice. He has taken a few strides but doesn't have the entire concept yet... yet! I'm excited for his mobility-- though I'm hoping he waits until we get settled into our new house. 

Marshall also has started on solids! He LOVES to eat! He reminds me a lot of Ruthie and her eagerness to eat anything in sight. :) He opens his mouth anytime the spoon looks like it could come in his direction. Again, I'm hoping to make our move quickly because I'm eager to make more baby food-- and I have packed away all our tools! 

First foods:

Rice- he made some great faces- but enjoys it

Banana--oh does this boy LOVE banana! 

Sweet Potato- yum yum yum

Pears- take it or leave it (also watching for a possible allergy)

Avocado- by itself- not a huge hit but with banana-- yummy

Marshall appears to have hives around his mouth so we're taking a little break from the foods. He also is drooling a lot and uses his po so it could be very very dry skin gathering around his mouth-- but with a history of allergies in our family-- doctors want us to take caution. ugh! We have an appointment on Friday for Brayden and I will def be having Dr. Jarvie check out Marshall's face if we're still having an issue. 

Marshall James at 5 Months

* opens his mouth and is very interested in people food

* loves bananas! and has tried sweet potatoes, pears, avocado, and peas!

* pulls himself up on his hands and knees and has started crawling like motions! ah!

* has two bottom teeth

* wakes once in the middle of the night to be "poed"
* loves his toys (Coco, Puppup, & Hungry Caterpillar) (oh and ducky too!)
* likes to fall asleep to music
* Matt Maher "Lord I Need You" will instantly soothe him

* is happy and smiley. Very interactive with others

* very calm and peaceful

Marshall's schedule:

8 am- wake and eat

10 am- nap

11 am- wake and eat

1 pm- nap

3 pm- wake and eat (just a bottle)

5 pm- nap

6 pm- wake and eat 

8 pm- bed

3 am- wake (grrrr) :)