Tonight for play time with Jacob we built a shed for his trains out of Lego. We started by making letters out of his Lego and spelling his name, but then the thought of a shed for his trains came up and away we went. It was a fun time. Though as it seems is …
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Project 365-040: Medication
Tonight we take a look at Jacobs Meds. Today Jacob started a third treatment for his double ear infections. It started a week and a half ago when he complained of ear pain, after a trip to the Kids Clinic (Project 365 Day 28). We followed up with a trip to the pediatrician last Wednesday …
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Project 365-033: Violet’s Baby Accessories
Tonight was the first night I was alone with the kids, now that Melissa is back to work. It was a fun night, Violet, Jacob and I had dinner and played a bit when I got home. The after Violet was a sleep, Jacob and I put together Violets Babies Accessories she got for Christmas. …
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Project 365-032: Using a Mouse
Tonight Jacob and I sat at the computer and I let Jacob take control. He took the mouse and picked which show’s sites we went to on PBS Kids. It’s interesting to watch him with a mouse. He holds it in two distinct ways, the first, is the photo of the day. The second is …
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Project 365-029: Bedtime Routine
Even when he’s sick Jacob has a bed time routine we try to keep to. Brush Teeth, get into PJs, Read story and then bed. Of course lately the final step has been dragging on but he’s really good at sticking to the plan. Most nights its Jacob who starts off the routine by saying …
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Project 365-028: Unscheduled Doctors Visit
Last night our sweet boy turned into an angry little man. It was right before skating and for a time it seemed we’d have to cancel. But a time out and the prospect of skating with Papa seemed to clear up. That is until the middle of the night when he woke up screaming that …
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Project 365-027: Hockey
Today was Skating day, so Jacob and his Papa strapped on there skates and headed out on to the ice. Watching Jacob on the ice is quite an experience. He really gets it. He spent almost the entire lesson on his feet, skating around. At one point he skated away from Danny and Joined one …
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Project 365-025: Violet’s One Year Appointment
Today was Violet’s one year appointment at the doctors. It included to shots. It’s the first time she’s take them in her arms. The doctor thinks she’s growing just fine. Though she’s slowed a little. Today she came in at 19lbs and around 29.5 Inches long. We’re a little worried that our little cupcake may …
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Project 365-022: Artistic Works
When Jacob started Pre-School at the beginning of the month, I new he’d be doing a lot of art projects at school. Today the first batch was sent home. It’s amazing the amount of stuff he’s done in such a short time. Its interesting to see how different some of it is. What’s more when …
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Project 365-020: Let them eat Cake
Today was Violet’s first birthday. We’re doing a bit of a party on Saturday, but wanted to do something to recognize the day, so we picked up a cake and a few close family came over and we celebrated. Violet loved her first cake. She reached right for it and grabbed a handful of icing. …
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