At the beginning, she did a lot better than Jacob on his first hair cut. But as the stylist continued to comb her hair, she started to say "snuggle momma". Saying turned quickly into yelling "snuggle" and holding my hands. Thank goodness I only had them trim an inch off or I would have left with half her head a lot shorter than the other!This is a video of Kaitrin jabbering about her hair cut (no worries, her hair is in a pony tail and not chopped off). This was her first hair cut - yes, her first - she is 2 1/2 years old. I guess I have issues with the whole hair cut thing. I can't really explain why I connect these two thoughts, but the thought is strong enough to keep me from cutting her hair for 2 years. Every time I think of taking her somewhere to have her hair cut, I can't help but remember the day I went to the NICU and without a nurse's warning, saw a transfusion IV sticking out of the top of her purple head. Now, this memory really has nothing to do with cutting hair, hair styling, or really anything about hair but in my irrational head...it has put off hair cuts for 2 years.
In honor of the Steelers playing in the championship game tonight, I had the kids decorate sugar cookies in black and gold. And in true kid fashion...they made a mess. I think all Kaitrin actually did was eat the black icing...nice black teeth and probably leading to a funky colored poop. Jacob managed to decorate 7 cookies and the whole floor with colorful sprinkles. Oh well, they had a blast! Go Steelers!
Kaitrin found her sun glasses in the toys that we were cleaning out. She refused to wear them on her face because of the little finger prints on the lens. She also refused to let me wash the little fingerprints off. So, the little fashionista decided to wear them on her head. When I asked her who wears them on their head..."gam-ma does".
Kaitrin and Grandma. I don't think Kaitrin has ever had the pleasure of hanging from a tree! This was her first visit to Great Grandpa Max's house. And as her usually jabber-jaw self, she talked up a storm, was friendly to everyone and got a princess tea set that she LOVES!
Infinite wisdom...a five year old and a Spiderman Web Gun!
Santa brought Kaitrin a musical mat and I had to show her how to use it...really, it was all about me educating her and nothing to do with the fact that I felt like Tom Hanks in BIG.
...and another fine song choice. Whenever Kaitrin can't go outside, whether it's because it's dark, cold, windy, or when it is actually raining, she sings this song.
Kaitrin has started to sing songs...in her own little munchkin language of course. I'm not sure what the judges would have a bigger issue with: her unmatching PJs, her hair, and her song choice!
Jacob lost his first tooth in true Kraynek style...while sitting on the toilet! He was a little upset that he missed the sound of the toothfairy's wings, but the money and the fact that he can fit a straw through it made it all better.
Jacob went down the slide about 100 times...and took a few tons of straw home with him in his clothes.
Kaitrin loves, loves, loves the slide!
The "hugest pumpkin ever, in like one hundred years"!
Well, maybe I'll take this other one too...
No Kaitrin, that one is too small!
That's better! Now find Daddy to carry it back to the wagon.
This is an old picture from Kaitrin's first trip to the development clinic. I thought that she was so adorable in her hospital gown...she didn't fit into a gown or any clothes when she was in the NICU!
We have found that if we cut Kaitrin's pizza into bite sized pieces (even though she shoves 10 pieces in her mouth at once) that she refuses to eat. Who knew that she just wanted to be a big girl!
We took the kids to Idlewild Park on Sunday. For a boy that hates water, my son sure didn't mind dragging me onto the log jammer ride. Since the State Fair, he has wanted to continue riding rollercoaster type rides...and I was chosen as his "co-pilot".
Kaitrin is smiling for Grandpa. She loved asking, "Where's Grandpa?" She had so much fun playing with everyone...walking, puzzles, and hiding in the closet were some of her favorites!
With a big cheesy smile, Jacob has his new Ben 10 backpack and his Cars umbrella and is headed to class. Amazingly enough, Mom did not cry...how could I? Jacob kept yelling back at me to go home because he was a big boy and could find his classroom all by himself. He only made two wrong turns before he got there. Luckily, his new "girlfriend" is in all day kindergarten and will be able to show him where the bus is for the ride home!
After the surprise of the rain set in, after the Scooby-Doo vs Diego battle, and after eating every Ritz Bitz in the box...the kids resort to hiding (and giggling) under the blankets.
This is Kaitrin attempting to recover the stolen remote in the middle of the Scooby-Doo vs Diego battle.This is a video of Kaitrin and I having dessert. Since she did not know the camera was on her, I tried my hardest to have her say things. She has been doing well with recognizing faces and placing them with names. Grandma made a photo book for Jacob when he was younger and we lived further away...Kaitrin loves it!
Jacob is in the middle...punching and kicking his heart out. He broke two boards: one with his elbow and one with his foot. Forget those team sports. Who needs 'em? Jacob sure can't handle them, but seems to be kicking butt at individual sports. He tested today and received his orange belt (and got an 'orange belt present' of a Ben 10 backpack) and is so thrilled with himself. Speaking on individual sports, he is loving tennis too (and not just because his 'love' is playing!).
I think I have said before that Jacob can play some serious poker, but every time I watch him play I feel this weird sense of pride. No, it probably isn't the best thing for him to be doing...betting 'money' and all. No, I hope he doesn't go into Kindergarten and teach his friends how to play. But really, how strategic is it for him to play poker on my phone in the dentist waiting room and win 2K or play at the kitchen table and beat his dad! And he doesn't ask for help!
If it's Sunday and 10:00, Jacob is feeding the birds at the zoo. Every Sunday we have been going to the zoo to see a different section, except the birds. Each Sunday, as this exhibit opens, we are there paying our dollar for coconut milk. Jacob has done very well holding still as these loud, but beautiful birds slurp down the milk. I have limited him to just two cups per visit...Kaitrin thinks they are too loud and we would be there all day...or at least until I ran out of ones!
I took this picture last year when we moved into our new house. Kaitrin's hair was so short and she had such chubby cheeks! She also wasn't walking or talking yet...how things have changed!
Jacob - in his tye-dyed fourth of July shirt - went to his first movie, Kung Fu Panda. I'm not sure what he liked better...going out to lunch (and picking the restaurant all by himself), going to his first movie, or eating an entire bag of popcorn!
We haven't had the water issues with Kaitrin that we had with Jacob. Kaitrin must have been a mermaid in a former life. She loves the bath, she loves the hose, and she loves the pool! She could be fully clothed and wants to climb into the pool. She just absolutely loves the water!
