5 posts tagged “donovan”
So many things have been happening here in Mosquitoville. I figured I should update before I forget any. Sorry can't do any of these the in depth justice they deserve though....
Drew got into the school that I hoped that he would. I am so excited for him and for us. I really think he will shine in this type of environment. I don't know if I posted a link before but it is a IB Primary Years school. The only thing that scares me is that there is sooo much more structure than the Montessori program he is in now. I think he will do great, but I am certain there will be a long adjustment period.
Drew also went to his first ever dental appointment. I figured he was 5 years old and it was about time. Actually, I know it is waaaaay overdue, but until the age of about 4, he had a real phobia of machinery noises. A dentist drill would have driven him crazy. I have always taken really good care of his teeth, and luckily he has NO cavities! Yay! He did really well with the dentist too. I am glad that I found one that specializes in children. His only complaint about the experience was that it was too cold in the office.
Donovan's amended birth certificate arrived FINALLY ! It seems so weird to see Tim & My names on his birth certificate. (more on this subject later) I am glad we have it though. We can finally get the chap a SS# then off to work for him ;0)
Donovan is attempting to sing his ABCs and will also 'fill in' the correct number if you start counting and pause. It's just so very cute. He has taken a liking to playing with Drew's Tball setup and also likes playing basketball. He will back up to you holding the Bball. If you are smart, you will know that means to pick him up so he can dunk it LOL. We have the Fisher Price Gro to Pro and he and Drew fight over it daily. Taking turns is out the question for Dove. But his favorite thing to do 'by far' is to play in dirt. The blacker and muddier the better. I can't believe my baby is almost 2!
We have also decided once again that whenever we start the adoption process again, we are going to be open to any gender. It has been weighing on my mind lately and I am glad Tim agreed to it. He was the one set on a girl anyway. I honestly love my boys and one more would be perfect. So whenever...
Just had to post Dove's (short for Donovan My Love) newest feat...
We were all finishing up dinner and Dove signaled that he was done in his usual manner...by throwing food and utensils. In my usual manner...I told him no and removed everything off the table within his reach before things got any messier. I leave him locked down safely confined in his booster chair while I clean up the kitchen most days. It's a lot easier to pick up smushed peaches from the floor if he is not there under the table trying to retrieve and eat them first. Today instead of screaming like a banshee he said most clearly "I wan to geh down" I asked Tim "Did you hear that?" He confirmed that Dove is indeed a genius. I was so excited that I momentarily lost my mind and let him out of the booster chair. I kissed his face and put him down on the floor to see what he would do next. I was sorely disappointed when instead of telling me everything he had been thinking about for the last 22 mths, he just ran off to join his brother in the den. At least he didn't climb on top of the table and try to pull on the light fixture -- yeah he does that --- I guess I will just have to wait patiently for the next wondrous pearls of wisdom he decides to impart on his lowly parents.
His first sentence...and a commanding one at that. I couldn't be more proud. Stay tuned as I am sure to post about "Bring me Juice!" "Take me outside!" and "Change my Diaper!" He's gonna be a leader..I just know it ;0)
I asked my wonderful husband to take Donovan for a haircut today. "Just 1/2 to 1 inch off the top" I said. Does it look like he listened?! His story is that Donovan was asleep when they started cutting his hair then, all of a sudden, he woke up and grabbed the barber's wrist. This resulted in an unsightly chunk in the middle of Donovan's fro. Now this could have happened, but I seriously doubt it. Chances are Tim got tired of hearing Donovan shriek every morning as I combed out his hair. The clip would have solved that but it's too late now. That first buzz cut always make little boys look so much older, but Donovan's cheeks got more noticeable so it isn't as bad. I will have to get used to it for sure. Just something else for me to cry over my vodka sweet tea about.
The rest of this post will be a photo essay of the rest of our day. Please avert your eyes if you are a diabetic. I will not be held responsible for the sugary overload :0) Hair or no hair the DonoBoo is still very very sweet.
Donovan was 'helping' Drew with his action figures in this picture. His 'helping' usually results in Drew screaming in agony that Donovan won't stop knocking over his stuff. I was there as a look out today so all was safe.
Now I don't know exactly what Drew had in mind for this little scene, but it appears that the two mice from Flushed Away are kissing. Maybe they are having a wedding. Yes, of course! I see that all of the VIP are in attendance. Superman, Ninja Turtles, Big Mouse (can't remember his name) and Zorg from Toy Story 2 . It looks like Goofy and a Power Ranger were going to come but have passed out from drinking too much....
Aha! I was right. Drew set the happy couple on their way. He insisted that I take a picture of them like this. I really didn't realize at the time what he was doing. Boys really do have a sweet side. It's not all fighting and killin after all. Oh wait a minute...looks like Spiderman has been a victim of a homicide...tsk tsk
Donovan got bored with Drew's wedding and decided to try and eat something inedible. Look at him go at that 'whatever it is' See I know a turtle would be in danger around here.
Random cuteness....
The last two are Donovan sans crib....I can't believe how fast he is growing up. Somebody hit the pause button please.
That's all folks!
Love is sitting and sketching with your brother while catching an episode of Sesame Street :0)
Whatever they were watching must have been fascinating to Donovan. Perhaps Mr. Noodle was trying to eat spaghetti again. I know that always makes my jaw drop :0)
Idea for Love Thursday came from this lovely blog. http://loveisallaround.squarespace.com/
I know that title is grammatically incorrect, but oh well...On with the cuteness...
I just finished a week vacation with my boys. Drew was on Spring Break and we were supposed to travel to Mississippi and Memphis to visit my Grandmothers, but as luck would have it both Drew and Donovan came down with some kind of bug the day before we were supposed to leave. I didn't think it wise to expose my elderly Grands to my boys cooties, so we stayed at home for the week.
It was one of the best weeks of my life bar none. I enjoyed every minute of it. My house is clean, my boys were happy (after they got better) and we had fun. We went to the zoo (Drew insisted on wearing his Superman cape), we wrestled, we watched movies, we went to the park. Ahhh blisss! In my unbiased opinion ;0) They are the best boys EVER. I did not want it to end.
If I haven't mentioned it, I am still working. I don't know what is wrong with me really. I have made several dates for quitting and let them all pass. It's not like I love my job AT ALL. The people are nice enough but my position is so isolated that I don't really get to interact with anyone. I wish I could figure out my malfunction so that I could move on and enjoy my life more. Perhaps this stagnation feels 'safe' to me. I might be a tad bit extremely afraid of letting go of the financial control that I feel I have. Maybe I should call Dr. Robin. I loooove her, and if you have XM radio you should give her a listen. She seems to have all the answers. Maybe she can help me.
