Odds and ends
I forgot to mention in my previous post that on Monday I also got a pedicure. The combination of summer and not being able to reach my feet all that well any more (and that will only get worse over the next 3 months) means constant open-toed, slip-on shoes. And that means I want my feet to be pretty. So now I have purple toenails! Pretty!
I also have a hair appointment for Sunday afternoon -- gonna redo the purple streaks finally! :)
I just finished re-reading Diana Gabaldon's Outlander novels (with the exception of the most recent one, An Echo in the Bone which was new to me). Still excellent reads, though Echo was definitely a cliffhanger. I want to know what happens next, goshdarnit!
I thought we were making progress on night potty training with Corwin while we were in Austin -- he had dry diapers in the morning 4 days that week (one of which was before we went to Austin). But since we've been home they've been wet in the morning again. Doesn't help my mood any that he's also managed to pee on the floor in the bathroom once on each of the last three days -- on Tuesday and Wednesday I think it was just a case of waiting too long to go and losing control before he got his pants down -- he had wet shorts and underwear on Tuesday and just wet underwear (got the shorts out of the way) on Wednesday. This morning, he didn't put his stool directly in front of the potty, and I think his aim was just off. Regardless...frustrating to clean up for the lady whose middle feels uncomfortable whenever she bends over to reach the floor. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
I think he's also having a bit of trouble re-adjusting to just being home with me again. When we were in Austin there was always someone around willing to play, talk, or read with him; relatives are good like that. Now it's just me, and I can't give him attention every waking minute -- just not possible for my sanity or for getting anything useful done around the house. Doesn't help that he won't nap any more -- the hour of "quiet reading time" is just not enough for me to both unwind a bit and get much useful stuff done.
I tried to make Corwin an appointment with the pediatric dentist that our adult dentist referred us to, but it turns out that that pediatric dentist is leaving the practice later this month (and of course the receptionist couldn't say whether said dentist was retiring...or going into practice on her own....or moving elsewhere). My attempt to call our dentist's office to ask if they had any information or could make another recommendation was thwarted as they are closed this week for the holiday, so I'll have to try that again on Monday. Corwin of course has no real concept of what going to the dentist entails (I've told him he's going to get to sit in a special chair and hold his mouth open so his teeth can be cleaned. He asked if the dentist would use a toothbrush, and I tried to explain that to him, but not sure how good a job I did), and he is thus incredibly excited about being "old enough" to go. I'm trying not to discourage his enthusiasm, but we'll see how much he likes it once he experiences it. *shrug*
I also have a hair appointment for Sunday afternoon -- gonna redo the purple streaks finally! :)
I just finished re-reading Diana Gabaldon's Outlander novels (with the exception of the most recent one, An Echo in the Bone which was new to me). Still excellent reads, though Echo was definitely a cliffhanger. I want to know what happens next, goshdarnit!
I thought we were making progress on night potty training with Corwin while we were in Austin -- he had dry diapers in the morning 4 days that week (one of which was before we went to Austin). But since we've been home they've been wet in the morning again. Doesn't help my mood any that he's also managed to pee on the floor in the bathroom once on each of the last three days -- on Tuesday and Wednesday I think it was just a case of waiting too long to go and losing control before he got his pants down -- he had wet shorts and underwear on Tuesday and just wet underwear (got the shorts out of the way) on Wednesday. This morning, he didn't put his stool directly in front of the potty, and I think his aim was just off. Regardless...frustrating to clean up for the lady whose middle feels uncomfortable whenever she bends over to reach the floor. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
I think he's also having a bit of trouble re-adjusting to just being home with me again. When we were in Austin there was always someone around willing to play, talk, or read with him; relatives are good like that. Now it's just me, and I can't give him attention every waking minute -- just not possible for my sanity or for getting anything useful done around the house. Doesn't help that he won't nap any more -- the hour of "quiet reading time" is just not enough for me to both unwind a bit and get much useful stuff done.
I tried to make Corwin an appointment with the pediatric dentist that our adult dentist referred us to, but it turns out that that pediatric dentist is leaving the practice later this month (and of course the receptionist couldn't say whether said dentist was retiring...or going into practice on her own....or moving elsewhere). My attempt to call our dentist's office to ask if they had any information or could make another recommendation was thwarted as they are closed this week for the holiday, so I'll have to try that again on Monday. Corwin of course has no real concept of what going to the dentist entails (I've told him he's going to get to sit in a special chair and hold his mouth open so his teeth can be cleaned. He asked if the dentist would use a toothbrush, and I tried to explain that to him, but not sure how good a job I did), and he is thus incredibly excited about being "old enough" to go. I'm trying not to discourage his enthusiasm, but we'll see how much he likes it once he experiences it. *shrug*