a doctor and a dentist

In the past couple weeks, Teague had his first dentist visit and his three year old checkup. We started with a dentist appointment. Originally we'd hope Teague visiting the dentist before Neland would assure Neland that nothing will hurt and Mr. Slurpie isn't as bad as he sounds. Teague may have been a little nervous about the visit, but he didn't hestitate to sit in the chair and made it through the whole cleaning in ten minutes.

The hygenist put his sunglasses on and he promptly removed them, turned them upside down, then placed them back on.

Chris and I suspected Teague had chipped a tooth although neither of us knows when or where, but our dentist confirmed there was a chip. Luckily it is small and not of concern to her.

While Teague was a model patient, it did not help Neland's fears. He started crying the minute they asked him to sit in the chair and there were random wails that accompanied the tears. There was no use of Mr. Slurpie. It was a victory that the hygenist was able to clean his teeth, last time after a good thirty minutes, the dentist came along and somehow convinced him to let her clean his teeth.

We were up early to fight the traffic and make it to the appointment on time, and by preschool pick up time, Teague was out.

This week Teague had his three year old check up. We had quiet a wait in the waiting room, but I don't mind at all because we are never rushed during our visits and that means a lot to me, even if I have to wait because they aren't rushing the patient and parents in front of me. Teague entertained himself taking pictures of himself.

After a height, weight, and blood pressure check, there was more waiting. We read books and played with some wikki sticks they gave us. 

Teague's check up went great (and no vaccinations were needed)! He weighed in at 32 pounds (around 50%) and was 41 inches (around 100%). Our old ped would have probably wanted him remeasured, because he went from under 50% to this. They also checked his eyes. For the most part our visit was about nutrition, which I really enjoy discussing. Our ped took on my questions about GMOs, flax, vitamin D, and calcium sources. Sometimes I wish I could take a voice recorder in to relisten to the discussion and take notes on things I may have missed.

As a side note, Teague is a huge trouble maker. To the point where I've moved his mattress back into the nursery and he has slept in there the past few nights. He refuses to listen at night and he refuses to leave Neland alone, which means we end up with two very tired boys, day after day. And I couldn't find a solution, so after sharing a room since August I waived the white flag and moved Teague. He even actually napped that first day. Since then, he's been really upset about sleeping in another room, but not enough to stop the running down the hall and the talking. Once he does stop, he'll get a chance to redeem himself in Neland's room. And in speaking of sleeping issues, every night, around midnight, he crawls into our bed. He always has to be in the middle and under the covers. He also enjoys being glued to one of us. Which honestly is really really sweet.

And in other unrelated news, today I had an appointment for some gum work. Chris watched the boys while I had the procedure and then we met to switch cars and kids back to the other. I had an ice pack that once I was home needed to be on my jaw for an hour. Interestingly enough, once we were home, my boys seemed to need ice packs as well.  I'll just call it sympathy pains.

t-ball

The first game arrived. 

It was one of the cutest things I've seen.

Neland loved it. 

His favorite part was when another child threw the ball to him and HE CAUGHT IT! The look on his face was priceless when he realized the ball was in his glove. It was pure chance and luck, but it was definitely an exciting moment.

Neland needs a good ten pounds more for the pants to fit. 

Teague dressed for the occasion. He wants to play too.

Chris played ball from t-ball to his senior year of high school. 

This is such a special experience for him.

tman is 3

On April 2, my little guy turned three. Three seems so big and so small all at the same time. I can sit on a bench at the playground and watch him instead of helping him, but he still likes to snuggle with me at night. He's at a point where he wants to dress himself, but can't always get the button buttoned. He still loves to take a bath, instead of a shower like his brother. We turned his car seat around on his birthday which makes him look so much older, yet he still occasionally falls asleep while we're driving in the afternoon.

We took our final pictures of 2 year old Teague. What a crazy age it was for this little guy.

and one last temper tantrum for goodluck?

The first picture of our 3 year old. We were lazy this year. Usually we take a picture at 6:30am, the time he was born, but we weren't up until 7:30 - and I used my phone. Poor second child.

Teague wanted to do two things on his birthday: visit Caribou for breakfast and play with balloons.

We accomplished both of those before 10am. (He is such a sucker for Caribou's monkey bread. And I'm heartbroken that all the Caribou Coffee's near us are closing this weekend. I don't know how to break it to him)

Neland convinced Teague we should visit the playground, it wasn't a hard sell.

The playground was followed by a trip to Brilliant Sky Toys and Books. Teague wanted to play with the trains they have out (and they just put at a marble run too). After an hour there, Teague had his choice of lunch places and we ended up at Showmars. 

From there it was home for presents and playtime!

There were more Cookie Monster cupcakes after dinner.

They are paper-licking good. 

Teague is such a character these days. He'll snuggle you one minute and scream at you the next. He likes things his way and on his schedule, which on his birthday he got exactly what he wanted. He's timid and shy and clever. In the past year we've learned that if you can't hear Teague, then he is up to something he shouldn't be doing. I'm looking forward to this next year of figuring this little guy out!

Easter

The boys were very excited to wake up early Easter morning.

After investigating the baskets loaded down with playmobil, art supplies, books and games, we had a quick breakfast and then dressed for church.

The children were asked to bring flowers for the cross.

We taught Teague's class and were able to see the flowering of the cross. We had such a sweet group of two year olds. They sat and sang so nicely.

We left church quickly after teaching to make it home in time to greet our special guests. Grandpa, Grandma, Granny and Mumsie all arrived to celebrate Easter and a soon to be 3 year old.

There was quite the egg hunt.

An Easter family picture.

And after lunch, we celebrated Teague's birthday. All he wanted was a Cookie Monster party. Unfortunately it's very hard to find Cookie Monster decorations. I managed to find some napkins with just Cookie Monster - that was it. Teague really wanted a large Cookie Monster balloon and a Cookie Monster cake, but didn't seem too disappointed when those didn't appear.

The improvised cupcake on his birthday plate.

Then there were the presents. Teague's gifts couldn't reflect his interests any better; lots of games, puzzles and playmobil (in addition to soccer lessons and art lessons). He is one lucky guy.

The day ended with some airplane flying before dinner and bedtime (an early bedtime).

It was a perfect Easter Sunday. We are very blessed.