Need to Rescind the Invitation

Poor Solomon has been in bed all day with some unknown ailment, probably a virus of sorts. Poor little guy, he has cold symptoms and an off and on slight fever, but something must be making him feel terrible because all he wants to do is lay down. We suspect he's probably nauseated - according my my pediatrician sister in law, a virus causing nausea is going around. In any case, even if he makes a miraculous recovery, who knows what germs are lurking about our house, so we probably shouldn't host.

Sorry!

BTW - any tips for getting fluids into a little one who absolutely won't drink? I'm about to see if he'll let me shoot a little water into his mouth with a syringe.

This Sunday At Sollo's

Solomon and I are staying in town this weekend after our trip to NJ was cancelled due to the snow up there. So, please come hang with us if you are around.

Sunday, Feb. 21

Seth and I feel off...we haven't seen everyone in a while. So we'd be happy to host this Sunday. 10ish at 1606 Brisbane. I guess I'll clean the house!

FYI Re: Playseum and Religion

I knew the Playseum had a religious bent from the statements on their website, but I was impressed by how subtly they incorporated it into the exhibits when I was there and found the owner, who I chatted with for awhile, quite pleasant and religion didn't come up at all. However, I was glad to know the more negative stuff that folks circulated on DC Urban Mom's, so I thought I'd pass the link to the discussion along. Of course, it is typical DC Urban Moms - very inflammatory and annoying. I hate that forum sometimes!

Looks like there was some discussion about this on the DC Urban Moms list: http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/84403.page(PLAYSEUM Bethesda - religious slant). Beth

Solomon's in His BBB Too!

We also moved Solomon this weekend - half to try to solve his terrible sleeping habits of late, half because we realized our crib had been recalled almost a year ago! He loves it and is doing really well so far. First night we had the same nonsense as the previous week (up once in the middle of the night and an early morning waking for good). Second two nights we had 11 hrs of sleep a night! However, I think that was due to little or no napping on both days. Perhaps the no napping leading to 11 hrs indicates that my little one really only needs 11 hrs total a day (last month he's been sleeping 9 to 9 1/2 hrs at night and taking 2 hr naps). However, he had his first real tantrum last night, so I'm thinking the boy really does need his naps. Maybe we need to keep them to 1 hr or something. WHO KNOWS!!! I just love the fact that the BBB means I was able to move the chair from his room into the livingroom and some of his toys from the livingroom into his room. And, I love cuddling with him in his own bed.

Big Boy Bed

To ease in the transition of "new" things coming down the pike in the next 5 months, we've decided it was time to upgrade Evan to a big boy bed. Not yet a twin, but a toddler bed that his crib mattress fits on, is very low to the ground and has a guard rail. We took out the rocker (or should I call it the squeaker) and kept his crib in the room for the first 2 nights just in case he wanted it. I may take it out tonight but keep assembled in the office.

So far, so good. We have stayed in the room both nights until he's asleep laying on the floor with the light off. I think it helps that he is comfortable sleeping on a cot at daycare. We explained that like his big boy cot, this is a big boy bed.

In these first 2 days, he has yet to wake up in the night, which is usually a 50-50 proposition. We have a toddler-proof handle on his bdrm door so even if he gets up, he still can't wander far from his bed. We will get him a night light so that it is not too dark in there if he does get up.

Again, to minimize disruptions when the little one comes, we are considering keeping Evan in his room and not moving him to the bigger room (currently my office) but haven't decided yet. The office is 1.5 times bigger which would allow for play space in his room.

Friends / fam have said to hold off until the last possible moment for a big boy bed or a room change. But, the more time to adjust to changes before there is a new one in the house seems to make more sense.

Just thought I would share our current thinking as I know there were a few of us discussing big boy beds and transitions recently.

Solomon is still sleeping!

In case anyone was planning to try Interactions, we may not make it. I'll still do it if we can get there by 4:30, but it may not happen. Sorry!

Interactions this Afternoon

Solomon is really needing to run around and Interactions was closed this morning (fyi, running up & down the stacks at the Library is a GREAT substitute). However, they are open this afternoon from 2:30 - 5:30. Assuming Solomon doesn't take an insanely long nap, we will aim to be there by 4 if anyone wants to join us.

TODAY: Michelle's or Joanna's?

For clarification, who is hosting: Michelle or Joanna? I saw both posted offering to host. Jon, Evan and I are sitting here with our noses pressed against the window staring at the white out. Should Jon and Evan dare to venture out, they want to ensure they show up at the right place. =)

Ciao.

And, any pictures of Kurt?

I'd love to see our newest member!

Happy to Host Tomorrow

Assuming people want to come out in the snow (which may still be falling), we are happy to host tomorrow morning. I'm not sure what fixin's we have around, but we can scrounge something up.

Where are Seth and Emily?

I know that Jessie had a fantastic reason not to be around this wkend. Where are Seth and Emily? I am hoping that Seth, Emily and Adil are somewhere warm and exotic. =)

Add another boy to the playgroup!

I went for a sonogram today and by chance was able to take a peek at the goods.

It's a BOY!

I got a new due date too because he measures big - August 8th.

~Heather

anyone interested in getting together on Wed?

Hi all,
I'm assuming the government will be closed yet again tomorrow -- if we really do get 10 inches of snow like they're predicting. We've been keeping busy as best we can -- yesterday was a trip to Target, this morning was Interactions (the poor owner was digging out the parking lot by himself with a shovel). But if we're homebound tomorrow -- yikes. I'm happy to have people over or go to someone's house. Any takers?
Michelle

anyone want to come over tomorrow, Monday the 8th?

Hi everyone,
did anyone make it to tot group today? We were busy trying to stay warm and digging out the car in preparation for going to someplace with heat -- so happy the power came back on! We're around tomorrow since the gov't is closed -- anyone want to come over around 10?
Michelle

Sunday 2/7: Hot cocoa and tot group at our house

As a reminder, Evan is eager to host totgroup for all those who are brave enough to venture out. And, other than Jessie who has a great excuse (her due date is Sat 2/6), I have to bet money that most everyone will be around on Sun... I mean come on, will we get plowed out any sooner than NEXT wkend?

So, come on over on Sunday -- 10am ish. We will downstairs which is always a bit colder, so do layer although we will have the space heaters.

If you lose power, feel free to call my cell to see if we have too. I hope not. That will make for a long wkend.

Shawn
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