What a relaxing Sunday we had.

The weather was so wonderful we had lunch on the porch.

After naps we put on our swim clothes and played in the pool and sprinkler. I don't have many pictures because the battery on the camera went dead.

I bought London some dairy free ice cream and he got to try it tonight for dessert.
After I gave it to him he kept saying, "Happy. Happy." I am pretty sure this was their first ice cream experience.

Papa being funny.

London was saying, "Mmm." when I took this picture. Now that is pure bliss!

After dinner the boys jumped on the trampoline for a few minutes and then it was off to the bath and bed. Today was a wonderful day!

Huge Milestone For London

Tonight London actually closed the bathtub doors to splash! This is HUGE for him! Normally, if someone even acts like they are going to slide the tub doors closed he panics.

Tonight he was the only one in the tub and wanted to splash. We coaxed him into closing them and showed him he could open them right back up if he wanted to. He had so much fun splashing and then opening the door and playing peak-a-boo. It was so cute. I love that boy's smile!

Kristofer is growing up

Tuesday his front tooth became lose. It shocked me because I did not expect him to start losing them for another year at least. I could tell he was unsure/nervous/scared about it and so I had him sit on my lap and I just snuggled him and babied him for a bit. I suggested we read a story and picked on off the stack from the library, One Morning In Maine by Robert McCloskey. It just so happens that it is about a little girl who wakes up with a lose tooth. I think he felt better about it after that.

Wiggling it just a little bit.

He thought maybe he could floss it out. Too cute.

Getting a good look at it in the mirror.

It is making taking bites a bit hard.

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Instead of preschool his class had a picnic at a local park. Papa got to join us and we had a great time.

The preschool class singing Father Welcomes All His Children.
They did a great job.

I knew Kristofer was strong and a pretty fast runner, but he was blowing all the kids away pushing the merry-go-round. While he was still pushing they were dropping off because they could not keep up.

Is he not the most adorable 5-year-old you have ever seen?

Kolton and London had a great time playing too.

Kolton and London were trying their hardest to follow their big brother Kristofer.

Enjoying some yummy rice krispy treats.

I don't remember what this is called, but the kids had a grand time flipping it and running under.

It was a good test.

Over the weekend we started London on a blood sugar regulator. I kept suspecting his eating so fast was related to low blood sugar just by little signs he was showing. When we give him the supplement at night he still wants to eat fast for breakfast, but his other snacks and meals are eaten with leisure. For the first time since coming home in July he was the last person to finish eating. Success!

Last night the supplement was missed and today we had amazing food setbacks. At snack he was eating so fast he was almost choking and when I told him to slow down and chew he went into a rage throwing his food. I gave him the supplement right then and by lunch he was eating leisurely again. Amazing stuff!

We have weight gain and grow spurts!!!

The new foods are paying off and London is gaining. I am so thankful for this because it was very scary back in January watching him waste away. Sasha is getting thick again like he was when we picked him up and really filling out. He has had a grow spurt too! Normally I have to roll his pant legs so he does not walk on them when his shoes are off. I put them on and realized they were resting on the top of his foot like they should. He looks so cute and healthy with that added weight.

I normally feed Kolton and London the same foods, but I have to make small changes because Kolton can have dairy and wheat and is gaining and growing appropriately. I had added peanut butter to everything I could and realized that Kolton was gaining a ton more weight. I spread his peanut butter thin and he has pretzels instead of pork rinds. London gets a nice layer of peanut butter on his Ezekiel bread.

Paint with Water and Sidewalk Chalk

Who knew painting with a paint brush and plain water could be so much fun. Our occupational therapist brought it on Tuesday and the boys had a grand time with it. I think we will be doing this a lot in the summertime.

*********************************************************************************Kolton was insisting that Elmo had a poopy diaper so here he is being the nurturing parent and changing it.

The boys helped Kelly plant the garden and had a great time.

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Along with London obsessing on a word he as added "now" after it. While waiting for his eggs to cook we hear "eggs now!" over and over. I'd like some magic answer for handling this. Ok, I know the obvious is making him say please, which I do, but I am talking about the repetitive talking.

London's New Diet

I took London to the doctor for another weight check last Thursday and he only gained 3 oz. since his weight check 6 weeks ago. Dr. Stucker was not happy with the weight gain so she asked that I write down everything I am feeding him and count the calories. Then she wanted me to make a revised diet to match 1,000 calories a day. Here it is:

Old Food Menu

Breakfast
Oatmeal with blueberries or scrambled eggs
1/2 banana (large)

Snack
Cinnamon Raisin Ezek. bread

Lunch
Hot Dog
Peas
Carrots

Dinner
1/2 chicken breast, pork chop or other meat grilled
Veggie

Total Calories: Approx 670

Current Food Menu

Breakfast
Oatmeal w/ blueberries and coconut oil
or 2 eggs with butter
1/2 banana (large)

Snack
Cinnamon raisin Ezek break with peanut butter
8 oz chocolate soy milk

Lunch
4 meatballs
Hashbrowns (fried)
veggie with butter

Snack
Pork skins
Fruit
(will add more milk at snack as he adjusts to it.)

Dinner
Hamburger, pork chops or chicken
Hashbrowns or tater tots
veggie with butter

Calories: 1200-1600

I want to clarify that the old diet did not have enough calories, BUT I was filling his plate so his tummy was full. He just needs more calories because he is an active boy. This is proving to be difficult since he can not have wheat and dairy.

I have introduced soy milk this week and I am wondering if it is not agreeing with him and affecting his emotions. For the past several weeks he has been doing better than normal. This week he is crying and tantruming at the drop of a hat. We may have to take him to see a GI specialist after all. Poor little guy.

Mother's Day

To all mothers Happy Mother's Day!

This was my first Mother's Day celebrating with THREE boys! I had a good day with my family and got a wonderful present, flowers and cards.

Kristofer made the grand entrance with the vase...

Next came each boy with their rose for me...

Kristofer was excited to give me the card he made at school.

Kolton came squealing out with the card Kelly bought...

and London was a dear boy and got me a Zune (like an ipod) so I do not have to listen to his tantrums. Wasn't that sweet of him?

I am so blessed to have these three beautiful boys.
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After the boys gave me all my wonderful things we had a nice lazy Sunday. My parents and nephew Austin came over and we all had a good time.

London loves to be thrown in the air and kept asking for more.

Kolton found a wonderful worm to play with.

Pa and Kristofer playing ball and Austin helping London do a cool swing kick.

And at the end of the day Pa gave a pony ride back to their beds.
It was a good ending to a wonderful day!