The Caleb Blog - The Third Year

Happy Birthday, Little Man

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:31:00 -0700

I have been trying to think of what kinds of things I should say to my big boy. I've been thinking most of the night and words cannot even express how bittersweet this moment is. I never in a million years would have thought that I would be sitting here trying to think of something to say to Caleb. I say a lot, obviously, in my blogs, but for some reason, I'm just speechless and I have no idea what to write.

To my son, one of the loves of my life, I love you so very much. I know that you can't read this right now, but I hope one day, when you look back, you realize and know how much you are loved.

Three years ago today, I held you for the very first time in my arms. The moment I laid eyes on you, I fell in love and to this day, I love you the same as I did back then. You are very very dear to me. You are so special, and I'm so happy to have been chosen by God to be your mommy.

You make me laugh, cry (because I'm happy), sometimes you get me a little mad, but I hold you so dear to my heart.

Having you as my son is such a blessing. Everyday you are learning new things - and so quickly I might add. You are so smart, so witty, and you brighten my day like no other person can (aside from your daddy of course).

God blessed our lives with you in it, and I'm thankful everyday that he gave me you.

Looking back three years ago on this blog , it's amazing what a hard few days you had. But you came through it like a trooper, and here you are today, a big strapping three year old with attitude. LOL.

Happy Birthday, little man. I love you so very much. I hope you enjoy your day today.

Pictures to come later

Caleb's Yearly Forecast: Your child's growing world now includes everything from time in the dentist's chair to playdates with friends — and maybe even preschool. A better grasp of manners comes in handy now, as does a patient parent to teach fun new skills and help with potty-training backslides.

Been asked to set an extra place at dinner for an imaginary friend yet? As many as half of preschoolers have a pretend buddy. These phantoms don't mean your child is lonely or maladjusted. In fact, kids with imaginary friends are more likely to grow up to be creative, cooperative, sociable, independent, and happy.

An imaginary friend can be human or animal and usually comes with a name and distinct personality. Part confidant, part playmate, part protector, and part scapegoat, they help kids practice relationship building and let them be in control for a change. A pretend friend can be a child's way of handling an increasingly demanding, expanding world.

Watching your child's interactions with her imaginary friend can give you useful insights into her fears and stresses. If her imaginary playmate is afraid of monsters under the bed, then your daughter may be, too.

Although it's wise to be respectful of your child's imaginary friend, try not to get involved in the relationship. For example, avoid using imaginary friends as a way to manipulate your child ("Harvey ate his peas, why can't you?"). Instead, follow her lead. She knows deep down this is an imaginary creation, and it can be a bit alarming to her if you buy into it too readily. These extra members of the family usually disappear by age 7, as your child becomes immersed in the very real-life world of school.

Three-year-olds are beginning to learn colors. They can usually point to a color when asked and may be able to name four or more by midyear. Some fun ways to help them nail this skill:

Weave color references into everyday conversation. "What color shirt do you want to wear today?" "Let's find a white car." When you're reading, ask him to find the red bird on the page, or ask him what color the duck is.

Mix it up. Make clay or cookie dough, and divide it into several bowls. Add a few drops of different food coloring to each and knead it in. Then experiment with mixing the colors together. "What do you think will happen if we mix the yellow and the red?" Another fun idea: Put water in fancy clear bottles and have your child add food coloring. Put the bottles on the windowsill and let the sun shine through.

Sorting play. Most 3-year-olds start the year sorting according to their own whims rather than by color or size. But it's not too early to give him a shot at color coordination: Get some blocks in different colors and ask your child to sort them into piles by color. Or let him help you sort socks by color. It's fun to see the wheels turn in his mind as he solves the problem in his own way.

Make colors appear out of thin air. For a real crowd-pleaser, dangle a prism in the sunlight. (Many gift shops sell inexpensive hanging prisms.) The rainbows dancing on the walls will delight your child, and you can point out the colors that make up a rainbow.

Even if your child is basically potty trained by now, you can expect accidents, especially at night, for months or even years to come. Staying dry at night is the last step children master, and it tends to be harder for boys than for girls. But rest assured, most kids grow out of bed-wetting naturally. Most physicians don't consider it a problem until age 5 or 6.

No one knows exactly what causes bed-wetting. Sometimes physical traits are a factor (a small bladder, an immature nervous system, or a very deep sleep pattern). Emotional changes may also trigger bed-wetting. If your child starts having accidents after months of dry nights, it could be that she's facing new stresses or fears.

Don't make an issue of the wet sheets. Your matter-of-fact attitude when dealing with accidents will help lessen your child's embarrassment. If she's anxious, reassure her that it's a normal part of learning. Since bed-wetting can run in families, it may help your child to hear stories about how you or Dad took a while to stay dry at night when you were kids, too.

Eliminating liquids, including frozen or gelatin treats, after dinner can help. So can making a visit to the potty part of the bedtime routine. Some parents of frequent bed-wetters find it worth waking their child in the middle of the night (or just before the adults go to sleep, if it's a few hours after their preschooler went down) for a potty trip. If your child is a very deep sleeper, a brighter night-light may keep her from sleeping quite so soundly, making her more aware of bladder signals.

No more games of charades to decipher what your child wants. Thanks to his improved diction and amazing grasp of grammar, you should be able to understand more than three-fourths of what he's saying now. He uses longer sentences (three or more words) and a growing vocabulary (300 to 1,000 words — too many for you to count) to make himself understood.

Your budding conversationalist loves to talk and sing. Lengthy verbal turn-taking is a hallmark of this age. He'll be able to answer simple questions and also ask questions of his own. Sometime he cares less about the answer than keeping the conversation going. He'll begin to describe what he's seeing or doing and is starting to use words to reason things out. You'll notice him using more adjectives (the big red car) and correct verb tenses, adding "s" and "ing" when necessary. He may still have trouble producing some sounds, especially r, l, s, and th.

Your ever-more-independent child is probably starting to develop some friendships. But don't be surprised if, when you ask who her friends are, she recites her entire preschool class list. She doesn't fully understand the meaning of friendship yet. She may have favorites, but to her a "friend" is pretty much anybody she spends time with.

Three-year-olds can play cooperatively with others, but usually not for long. A successful playdate might last less than an hour. Many 3-year-olds continue to play alone but near other children or cooperate briefly and then move on to their own activity. Long interactive play sessions will probably start next year. Some shy children will need several "dates" to feel comfortable with another child.

Although your child probably seems much less self-centered than she did a year ago, she's still struggling with sharing. A young preschooler's way of saying "I'd like to play with you" may be to grab a toy from a playmate or even give him a shove. Some kids may be able to resolve conflicts themselves, but most will still run to a grownup for help. Here's your chance to teach about sharing and taking turns: "Why don't you let Jimmy have the bucket first? Then it's your turn." Most kids this age, just learning the art of negotiating, are willing to accept such compromises.

Ask most 3-year-olds how old they are and they'll proudly raise the correct number of fingers. Your child is starting to realize that those fingers he's holding up correspond to a number that has actual meaning. Don't be surprised if "three" is his favorite number — and the answer to every "How many?" question — for a while!

Most 3-year-olds can count to three and know the names of some of the numbers up to ten. Your child is also starting to recognize numbers from one to nine. He'll be quick to point it out if he receives fewer cookies than his playmate.

Although your child may only be able to count one or two blocks or trucks now, by the end of this year he'll be counting up to four or five. Counting without seeing what's being counted (2 + 2 = 4) is harder still, usually not accomplished until closer to kindergarten.

The best way to build math skills is to incorporate counting and sorting into your day. Count the number of squirrels you see as you walk or the red cars you pass on the road. Let your child touch objects as he counts.

Some call it the perfect toy. It doesn't require batteries, you can play just about anything with it, and chances are, you already have several at your house. What is it? A ball.

Three-year-olds don't know that playing catch and kicking a ball build hand-eye coordination and work out the fine-motor and gross-motor skills that will help them as they learn to do everything from hold a pencil to ride a bike. They just know that playing with a ball is a blast.

At 3, your child can probably kick and throw overhand pretty well. Doing it with good aim is another thing. And catching is a bit harder. Most children aren't truly coordinated catchers until they're 10 years old. For now, they may be able to catch a large ball with both arms out in front of them, particularly if the adult has good aim. The next step? Catching the ball with elbows bent. But it may take another year or two to get this down pat.

Catching skills vary greatly at this age. Some kids channel Golden Glovers from the start. Others need more practice or are much more timid. Playing catch with a large, soft, squishy ball or a partly inflated beach ball is a good idea for this age group — it's easier to grab and less scary when it hits your child.

Your child probably has a full set of primary teeth. (The last of these, the second molars, usually come in by 24 months.) Though these baby teeth won't begin to fall out until 5 at the earliest (and more typically at age 6 or 7), it's important to keep them clean and cavity-free. Teeth are vital for proper chewing, and baby teeth create spaces for your child's permanent teeth. Unchecked infections or cavities even in baby teeth can result in the erosion of gums and supportive ligaments, potentially leading to permanent tooth loss.

If your child hasn't seen a dentist yet, it's time to set up a visit. She'll reinforce good brushing habits, discuss dental sealants to prevent cavities in baby teeth, and deal with any cavities that have already appeared.

Preschoolers often work out complicated emotions in their play with animals, dolls, blocks, cars, or other playthings. After a traumatic doctor visit, for example, your child might line up all her teddy bears for shots. If she witnesses a car crash in real life or on TV, she may repeatedly smash toy trucks together.

Disturbing as this may be, don't interrupt right away. Your child is assimilating the new experience, and play is a safe way to do so. It might help her take the fear out of the situation or make her feel as if she's in control of the scenario.

You might want to join in the play if you notice one particular theme being rehashed over and over. Make a comment that invites your child to think through the next step: "Wow, those bears are getting a lot of shots. Are they sick? Do you think they're happy or sad?"

If your child has nothing but violent themes in her play, you might look at what she's seeing on TV or the computer, or consider whether she's been exposed to violence in real life. At this age, the evening news, cartoons, or movies can overwhelm a child.

Picture books are still the mainstay of a preschool reading diet, but it's a good idea to mix up your child's library. Some tips:

Don't overlook nonfiction. There are some great introductory books out there about everything from animals to trucks.
Touch on what's familiar. Three-year-olds love to read about things that occur in their everyday life, especially when the main character is a preschooler (or young animal): going to bed, shopping, cooking, going on vacation.
Look to books to combat fears. Ask a children's librarian for titles that help your child face his fears about thunderstorms, for example, or those crazy emotions he can't control, like sibling rivalry.
Don't toss the easier books with fewer words, like nursery rhymes. Before you know it, your child will be "reading" them on his own. The repetition helps him learn to relate what he's memorized to the words on the page, an important pre-reading skill.

Some parents feel skittish about putting a pair of scissors into a 3-year-old's hands, but most threes are ready to try. Learning to cut promotes fine motor development by exercising the muscles in the hands and honing hand-eye coordination.

Most 3-year-olds can cut across a piece of paper. At around 3 1/2, they can cut straight lines, staying within a half inch of a guideline, and may even be able to cut out a circle. To practice:

Have your child sit at a table when cutting.
Teach her how to hold the scissors correctly.
Make sure you get a good pair. Blunt, child-size scissors are the safest starters, but some safety scissors or plastic ones barely get through the paper or they stick closed.
Draw thick, straight lines on a piece of paper for your child to follow. Use thicker materials to cut through at first (thin cardboard or manila folders), then move on to construction paper and finally regular paper. She'll be snipping snowflakes in no time.
If your child has trouble managing scissors or you don't have safe ones, let her try picking up objects around the house with a pair of tongs. The motion is the same as with scissors — open, close, open, close.

Preschoolers love to party. To help your child stay on the guest list, use these early invitations as an opportunity to teach him party manners that will help him his whole life long.

Make sure he knows the most basic concepts — that pile of presents is for the birthday kid and not the guests, for instance. You could also role-play some scenarios he might encounter at a party. Pretend you're the host and ask your child to greet you politely, shaking your hand. Practice giving a gift and taking turns at games. If he's a finicky eater, tell him what to say if he's offered a food he won't eat. Praise good efforts and forgive small mistakes. That's the best reinforcement.

Don't forget to model polite behavior yourself. Incorporate "please" and "thank you" into your everyday interactions. Thank the bank teller and the bagger at the grocery store. Show the same good table manners you'd use at a fancy restaurant when you're eating in your own kitchen.

Three Years Ago

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:04:00 -0700

On this day, I found out that I was going to have Caleb. We had an ultrasound and he was measuring 10.8 lbs. I wanted him out right then and there. LOL.

At 8pm, we checked into the hospital where cervidil was inserted to start the softening of my cervix to start the actual induction process the next day.

It's fun to look back and see where we were at about this time each year.

Today, I made his birthday cake. I'm so very proud of it. And I know that Caleb is really going to enjoy it. I just hope that we can catch his reaction on camera when I bring it out. I can't wait.

Here it is

Tomorrow is going to be a very big day, so there won't be a blog until late.

Caleb's Toddler Forecast: Playing with Daddy, Paw Paw Tex and Grandmama

Happy Halloween, Part 3!!

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:13:00 -0700

Halloween Day by Pictures:

Getting ready to go to Legends for their trick or treat fest:

At Legends:

Halloween Night:

Caleb's Toddler Forecast: On the couch

Happy Halloween, Part 2!!

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:09:00 -0700

Here's a Happy Halloween Video!!

Happy Halloween!!

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:37:00 -0700

We'll have more pictures tonight when we got trick or treating, but here are a few so far for today!!

No, this is not part of Caleb's costume

Searching for Pumpkin Seeds

Will write another blog post after trick or treating

Caleb's Toddler Forecast: Cleaning up

The Things Caleb Says, Part Two

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:57:00 -0700

Original List:

I go poo poo long time

I wipe by bottom myself

I'm stuck

I want to open the whole

I can't reach it

When do I start peeschool

I'm scared of my balls

Stop Zoe

Zoe Stop Crying

Zoe I'm trying to watch cartoons

That's not cartoons, that's boomerang. [us - Caleb boomerang is cartoons]

My fish went in the house

River of Kansas (referring to the kansas river we go over for shopping trips)

Stop right there mommy

Nice Shot, Daddy

Good Job mommy (or daddy)

New List as of 10/30

It's not working (referring to his penis not peeing when standing up by the toilet)

Zoe Stinky

I feel better (referring to after he got punished and he had to stay home instead of going shopping)

No, mommy, I turn off the light (which he then turns the light BACK on, only to turn it off)

That's not cartoons, daddy, that's the news

As always, more to come later

Caleb's Toddler Forecast: Playing with money (that should go in his bank)

Bath Time with Caleb

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:41:00 -0700

Got this video of Caleb tonight. It's long, but cute.

Bath Time with Caleb

Testy Three's

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:06:00 -0700

Whoever coined the phrase, "Three's are worse than Two's" many, many moons ago, was absolutely right. We are having a tough time with Caleb as of late. He just wants to test us all the time. I'm getting to the point where I have to be tougher with me. I've been cutting him a little slack since Zoe's been born, but I think I'm having to cut that out and start to get back into disciplining.

He whines about everything now to the point all you have to do is say no, and he bursts into tears. So, we're having to threaten him now. For instance, when it's time for bed and we're ready to read to him, and if he goes into his whineyness with tears, I just simply tell him that if he doesn't stop it, mommy or daddy is going to leave. That usually does the trick.

Yesterday was the last straw for me. Mom and I were in the car having lunch at sonic and he was starting up. I told him he couldn't have anything to drink until he ate the 1/4 piece of his hamburger I cut up for him.He whined a bit, and I told him that if he didn't stop it, I was going to take him home. Oh, stopped his whining and he ate it, then threw the napkin up front. Yeah, not the best thing to do, especially since it was a sleepless night for me.

So, I told him enough was enough and that I was going to take him home. Mom and I didn't even finish our lunch. I just put the car in gear, and took him to my parent's house because obviously, he couldn't stay at our house since nobody was there. Zoe was already there sleeping, so it was the next best thing to being home. When we got to their house, I took the stuff in, mom got Caleb out of the car and he just sobbed. It did break my heart, but I had to follow through this time. No more being nice mommy when he acts like that. I think it got through to him too because later that day, he was a great little boy. LOL.

I figure if I do that a few times, he'll break out of this phase rather quickly. I didn't have too bad of a time with the terrible two's. I mean, it was there, but nothing like you see sometimes with other kids. So, I feel very fortunate. Hopefully, this phase won't be so bad now that we're getting on him a little harder. I hate to do it, but I think it's the best thing especially since he's throwing tantrums like he has been.

Caleb's Daily Photo(s):

Caleb's Toddler Forecast: Sitting on the couch

Pumpkin Patch

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:45:00 -0700

Caleb is feeling better so we thought we would try the pumpkin patch today. He really enjoyed himself, but unfortunately, it rained and we were only able to stay for about an hour and a half. But that's ok though, we did get accomplished what we wanted to, and Jordan thought he heard the attendant say that the tickets we got today were good for the whole week, so we might go again before Halloween.

He picked out his pumpkin, with a little help from us, and he played in hay bales and even got to go in a corn maze. We let him take the lead, and for the most part, he got us through it. He did pretty well and I know he enjoyed himself. In the car he said without any coaxing or asking of questions, "Mommy...I had a lot of fun in the pumpkin patch". I think that made me and Jordan feel really good.

He definitely was tired though because he's been so weak with this stomach flu he had. But all in all, a good time was had.

Caleb Photos of the Day:

For more pictures of the day, visit here

Caleb's Toddler Forecast: Watching Ice Age

A Conversation with Caleb

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:26:00 -0700

As Caleb was sitting on the chair to our desk playing with his toy, I turned the channel to the news since he wasn't paying attention to his cartoon channel.

The following event transpired:

Caleb: GASP. Mommy. where's my cartoon?

Me: Well, honey, you aren't watching your cartoons, so I changed it

Caleb: I don't want to watch the news

Me: Why Caleb?

Caleb: I don't like it

Me: Why don't you like it?

Caleb: It makes me cry

I just burst out laughing and couldn't stop for about a minute, so I change the channel back to his cartoon channel, still laughing.

Caleb: Oh. That's better. Now I can play with my toy

God Bless him!! LOL

Mommy, it's not Night Night, the Sun is Coming up

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:02:00 -0700

That's what I woke up to at 3:30 this morning. LMBO.

He comes in our room, throws himself on my side of the bed and said that. I couldn't help but laugh. I just brought him back to his room, put him back to bed, and he just wanted to chat. His days and nights must have gotten mixed up a little bit, but he eventually went back to sleep. I told him that once the sun hits his room, then he can come get mommy and daddy - which he did at 7:30 this morning. LOL.

I knew then, that he was feeling better. He started talking about how Mr. bear fell down and that he needed daddy to help put bear in his bed, and that Mr. doggy also fell out of bed and it was my job to put him back to bed.

So yeah, he's feeling MUCH better. Still not 100% by any means, but for sure he's on the mend. He still isn't eating a lot and he's just now finishing up his apple juice from this morning, but at least he's doing things slowly.

He ate a full bowl of cream of wheat and he took about a half sandwich of peanut butter, but it took him a good 30 minutes to eat that, so as you can tell he's not fully back to normal. We have to coax him to eat, but at least he's doing it.

I'm hoping that by the weekend he'll be about 80% better. I have some plans this weekend, and would love to actually do it with him if he's actually feeling better, so we'll see.

Caleb's Daily Photo(s):

Wow does he look like my brother, Perry, when he was younger:

Caleb's Toddler Forecast: Laying on couch

Things Looking Up?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:53:00 -0700

Well, after putting Caleb down for a nap without too much fuss this afternoon, he slept three hours and woke up the happiest that I've seen him in six days.

He started asking for water and food, so I started giving it to him. Water to drink and for dinner he wound up taking a piece of cheese, half of a mini muffin (ok these are like bite size muffins, and he took half of one), and about 1/4 cup of cream of wheat. So far, it has stayed down too. Crossing my fingers that he'll sleep through the night and not wake up feeling sick to his stomach.

I took a good look at him today and boy has he lost weight in the face. I swear if I were to walk down the street with a ton of people, I'm sure people think I'm starving the poor boy that's how thin he looks. But he looks TONS better than he did this morning. Still a little pasty and he's still pretty weak, but so much better.

I'll have a report in the morning of how well he did.

I hope he knows how much I love him after all the snuggles he's getting, all the love he's getting, and the fact that he got to sleep in mommy's bed for a bit. At least he knows that I'm there for him while he was sick. Sometimes I think he hates the fact that Zoe is around because he isn't getting that attention. Thankfully, I can make up for it in times like these. And, thankfully, Zoe has cooperated in allowing me to be there for Caleb.

Gave him a few sips of ginger ale to help calm his stomach. Mom convinced me to do it, although I HATE the idea of him starting to drink carbonated beverages. Well, I'm happy to say that he might just take after me. When i gave it to him, he made a disgust face and wiped his tongue to get the carbonation off. LOL. It was so cute to see. Wish Jordan was hope to have taken a video of that. But that seems to have helped his sour stomach, so between that, getting rest and not being active, I think is helping.

We'll see how he is tomorrow.

Caleb's Toddler Forecast: Sleeping in HIS room

Bad Night

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0700

Caleb didn't have a very good night last night.

As per last night's post, he went to bed at 5:15. He pitched a fit for a little bit, but he eventually went to sleep, but it wasn't a restful sleep. Every time I would go in there to check on him, he's wake up and wimper a little bit. He woke up on his own at 1am because he was going to throw up, and he did. Put him back to bed and laid with him for about a half hour and went back to bed myself. Then he woke up at 5:30am saying that he was going to be sick, and sure enough he did. It was about every hour after that until 8:30. They were dry heaves for the most part, but he did get some stuff out. After that, he said he was thirsty, so I gave him some water. He drank the first cup in about 15 minutes, a little fast, but he kept it down, so I got some more and he's still sipping on and off on that one. He's had a total of 4 crackers since 8:30 (it's 10:45 now). He did have some dry heaves with some mucous coming up at around 9:50, but my dad was here to help him with that because I needed to get to a chiropractor appointment. Poor little thing is just miserable.

He doesn't feel like walking. He does, but it's really slow so I wind up carrying him and he just falls limp in my arms. He's pasty in color and he doesn't want to speak. He's just not the same ol' little Caleb.

I forgot to mention that at his appointment yesterday he weighed 32.8 lbs and his height was 38 inches. Yay!! He's over 3 feet tall!!

He's got this really weird smell to him though. He smells like he's taken vitamins, crushed them to a powder and rubbed it all over his body. It's probably just the combo of him throwing up, being warm, and just feeling "sick" that's making him smell like this. Whatever virus he's got, it's a doozy for sure. I don't know if i have the heart to watch him feel like this for another 5-6 days. We're already on day six of this thing.

He's got a low grade fever right now. It's at 99.1, which is new. That's usually a good sign that the body is finally fighting this thing, so I'm hoping we're on the uphill. Going to keep a watch on this and make sure that it doesn't get any higher. Not going to give Tylenol right now because it is low-grade. If it gets any higher today then we're going back to the pediatrician.

I just feel so bad for him.

Daily Photo(s):

Caleb's Toddler Forecast: Laying on the couch

Took Caleb to Pediatrician

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:13:00 -0700

So, this is day five of Caleb having diarrhea and day three of vomitting. Poor baby is really sick. Yesterday I called for an appointment so that he can be checked out.

Turns out he has a super virus. This virus is really bad and they've seen it a lot and is typically lasting 10 days sometimes 14 days. they aren't too concerned with him not eating as they are about him not drinking. He's not as dehydrated as I thought he was, so that means even with the little sips of water he's drinking is something, so they are pleased with that. His mouth mucosa is wet and his heart rhythm is fine, so no dehydration issues yet, thank goodness.

They said at this point, give him anything to keep him hydrated. Well, milk is out of the question, juice is out of the question, gatorade and pedialyte is out of the question so the only thing left is water and that's what I've been doing.

They weren't overly concerned either with his diarrhea having sand-like quality to it. They said if it changes to black, red or white, then to bring him in immediately. Ok. That's good enough for me, but why the sand? And before anyone asks, no he hasn't been around a sandbox - Maryland or here, so no chance of that.

We went out to lunch today and thought, "Hey, soup would be good enough to eat. He can eat the broth and that will also keep him hydrated". Nope. Threw that up about 15 minutes after he ate it. So, soup is a no-go. The only thing liquidy he can keep down right now is water. The only food he can keep down is crackers and french fries. So, that's what he'll have I guess.

If he's not better in another five days, then I'm supposed to bring him back. Poor thing is skinny, tired, worn out. He doesn't look like himself at all. He's pasty and he's not wanting to be very active. I mean, we were at the mall and he only played on the kid playground for 10 minutes then came to us so we could leave. Now THAT is not my child. LOL.

It kind of reminds me when he got so sick at 18 months, but he has no temperature or anything, so they think he's ok there. It just needs to run its coarse, and unfortunately, we have to wait this one out. He's not in any pain or anything, so it's just a matter of just sitting back and waiting for it to end.

In the meantime, it's not a fun thing to watch your baby not eat or drink and just looks like you're starving the poor kid to death. At least he tries to eat and drink.

So, yeah, that's where we are right now. Let's hope he gets over this one quicker rather than later.

Caleb's Toddler Forecast: 5:20pm and he's in bed sleeping already

Oh, the Diarrhea

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:50:00 -0700

Our little man has some sort of tummy flu. It started last night when he said that he had to go poo poo, and he was getting a little anxious. We, or should I say "I", put him on the pot and we didn't leave for 5-10 minutes. Poor thing just let it go and whatever crawled up there and died started to make it's way out.

He woke several times last night starting at 3:30 and he got up for good, for the most part at 6:45, but I put him back to bed and just laid down with him and snuggled. We got up for good at 7:30. I gave him some stuff from the BRAT diet (banana, rice, applesauce, toast), but it has yet to bulk him up, so Jordan is now at the store picking up a few things for me as well as finding something that will work for Caleb.

He has no fever, so I'm hoping it just stays in the gut.

He actually went down for a nap, although there was a little fight, but with him getting up since 3:30, he just looks tired and feels bad. It's been 15 minutes, and he's still in bed. Even if he doesn't sleep, he's at least resting and that's just as good in my opinion.

He's not eating very well again, and his drinking as decreased a bit, so I'm hoping that will pick up after a couple of days.

I don't like it when my baby boy is sick.

Caleb's Toddler Forecast: Napping