Well, it's been over 2 months, but Sandra and I have finally moved back into our home. It feels like this is the 3rd time we're moving into our home. Initially, then we left for Markus/kitchen renovation, and now with Kira. Of course everything ended up being last minute so the house is a giant mess of boxes and clothes, as if we just moved in! Anyway, things are generally good. Markus and Kira are both happy and healthy. Here's a video of Markus drinking out of my GIANT Dunkin' Donuts coffee cup (I started drinking coffee occassionally after Markus was born). He makes my Father's Day when he calls my name and gives me hugs twice!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Markus & the Dandelions
About a month ago (2 days before Kira was born) I was outside playing with Markus. I picked up a dandelion and blew on it to show Markus. I did this ONCE. Now, when Markus went to pick up a dandelion, he makes that same blowing motion. It's one of those things that just makes my heart melt and why I love being a dad. Here's a video:
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Markus (18th Month) & Kira (2 Week) Updates
Kira's 2 week check-up went very well. She weighed in at 8lbs 10oz and was given an overall good bill of health. She has dry skin, her feet and hands in particular, but our pediatrician told us not to use any lotions as they may cause irritations.
Markus had his 18 month check up and that also went very well! The doctor was pleased with his development. He's 31 lbs. 10 oz. and 34.5 inches. He is actually hovering on the top of the average growth chart, so he's not way off the scale. I think he's in the 97% percentile now.
He can say roughly 20 words and we're always amazed at his comprehension. For example, we can ask him to throw something away and he'll go the kitchen trash, open the door, pull out the garbage, throw the item away, close the garbage and clap his hands! We love it! Some of his words are:
We absolutely love watching Markus grow and learn! Kira continues to be quiet compared to Markus. Don't want to jinx it, but it's been good so far! Here is the first photo of all four of us together!
Markus had his 18 month check up and that also went very well! The doctor was pleased with his development. He's 31 lbs. 10 oz. and 34.5 inches. He is actually hovering on the top of the average growth chart, so he's not way off the scale. I think he's in the 97% percentile now.
He can say roughly 20 words and we're always amazed at his comprehension. For example, we can ask him to throw something away and he'll go the kitchen trash, open the door, pull out the garbage, throw the item away, close the garbage and clap his hands! We love it! Some of his words are:
- Juice (Gooo!)
- Ball
- Kaka
- Train (Choo Choo)
- Car
- Guitar (Tar)
- Mama (Ma!)
- Daddy (Da-dee!)
- Toothpaste/Toothbrush (Eeeyah -- from old McDonald)
- Socks (Dah!)
- Glasses (Dah!)
- Eat
- Bread (Pan)
- Apple (Ba-Bow)
- Water/Agua (Oowah)
We absolutely love watching Markus grow and learn! Kira continues to be quiet compared to Markus. Don't want to jinx it, but it's been good so far! Here is the first photo of all four of us together!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Born: Kira Marian Frydman
April 26th, 2010 11:30 p.m. - 7lbs 7oz.
Throughout the pregnancy, Sandra had been doing just fine. On the weekend before the 26th, her blood pressure went up to 130/90, which was high, but nothing critical. Since we were at 38 weeks and 5 days, we, along with our doctors, decided to deliver that day before it became an emergency. So, we gathered our bags and headed out the St. Luke's Roosevelt (St. Vincent's was already bankrupt and closed).
The c-section went very well. The anesthesiologists were incredibly nice and really made Sandra feel as calm as possible. One was nice enough to take photos of Kira's birth (in case I would faint) and he did a great job!
Kira's abgar scores were 9 and 9, and she is beautiful!
We stayed in the hospital just two days, as we wanted to get home to see Markus. (due to H1N1, no children under 12 are allowed to visit). Our doctor was okay with us going home early, as Sandra had plenty of help at home and her father is a doctor too.
We continue to stay at Sandra's parents house while Sandra recovers. Its been almost two weeks now since Kira's been born. We have her two week appointment tomorrow.
So far, Markus likes to point to his little sister and say, "et daaa?". =) He always smiles and giggles when she moves or hiccups.
Will keep the updates flowing now that we're full steam ahead!
Throughout the pregnancy, Sandra had been doing just fine. On the weekend before the 26th, her blood pressure went up to 130/90, which was high, but nothing critical. Since we were at 38 weeks and 5 days, we, along with our doctors, decided to deliver that day before it became an emergency. So, we gathered our bags and headed out the St. Luke's Roosevelt (St. Vincent's was already bankrupt and closed).
The c-section went very well. The anesthesiologists were incredibly nice and really made Sandra feel as calm as possible. One was nice enough to take photos of Kira's birth (in case I would faint) and he did a great job!
Kira's abgar scores were 9 and 9, and she is beautiful!
We stayed in the hospital just two days, as we wanted to get home to see Markus. (due to H1N1, no children under 12 are allowed to visit). Our doctor was okay with us going home early, as Sandra had plenty of help at home and her father is a doctor too.
We continue to stay at Sandra's parents house while Sandra recovers. Its been almost two weeks now since Kira's been born. We have her two week appointment tomorrow.
So far, Markus likes to point to his little sister and say, "et daaa?". =) He always smiles and giggles when she moves or hiccups.
Will keep the updates flowing now that we're full steam ahead!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Update
Sandra and I have decided to stay at Sandra's parents house until the baby is born (and a little after) as Sandra will have some help from her aunt during the day. We're also preparing the baby's stuff -- clothes, bottles, bassinet, etc. -- and waiting for her to come join us!
The new nursery is just about done -- I will post pictures next week.
This past weekend we visited my parents. My mom and her friends took Markus to the park to play for a while. All in all, a great weekend.
The new nursery is just about done -- I will post pictures next week.
This past weekend we visited my parents. My mom and her friends took Markus to the park to play for a while. All in all, a great weekend.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
NCAA Picks
Markus made his first NCAA picks this year! He had Kansas winning it all, so it's already busted. I don't know if I should be teaching gambling to a 16-month old, but it's fun!
In other news, Sandra is doing great and we're still on track for our new baby girl in May! Also, I recently fell into the hole that is Facebook, so posting photos and updates on the blog has been scarce! I will get back on track though.
Markus says, "uh-oh" for EVERYTHING these days. Turn the TV on, "uh-oh", turn it off -- "uh-oh", walk in the room -- "uh-oh", ...you get the picture. It's cute, but also difficult to decipher. He's also showing more interest in the books we read to him and pointing and asking what it is ("oeresi?", or something like that).
In other news, Sandra is doing great and we're still on track for our new baby girl in May! Also, I recently fell into the hole that is Facebook, so posting photos and updates on the blog has been scarce! I will get back on track though.
Markus says, "uh-oh" for EVERYTHING these days. Turn the TV on, "uh-oh", turn it off -- "uh-oh", walk in the room -- "uh-oh", ...you get the picture. It's cute, but also difficult to decipher. He's also showing more interest in the books we read to him and pointing and asking what it is ("oeresi?", or something like that).
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Want Excitement? Have a Toddler!
Markus is so much fun. I personally loved the newborn stage (can't wait for Baby K to be born so I can have a newborn again!) but find the toddler stage to be super difficult. Between power struggles, teething (those molars are fierce and they're coming in 4 at a time), the unfortunate Staph Aureous experience, the grunting that passes for speech, and trying to get the kid to eat something other than crackers while not overfeeding, it's been a daily challenge. I haven't even mentioned the inconsistent sleep and the incredible trials a very mobile toddler bring to a very pregnant mom.
For a peaceful life, we can sometimes find ourselves letting Markus do something we know deep down inside is Not A Good Idea.
Yesterday morning, while I blissfully napped in the basement, Markus was spending time with his grandmother. Since it was her birthday, the phone was ringing pretty much non-stop with well wishes. From my seat on the basement couch, I was awoken by the phone ringing then hanging up 4 times in a row. No one was answering it, but I was now awake and so decided to go to the bathroom and wash up and go up to eat breakfast. While I was in the loo, the door opened and my mom peaked in.
"Markus called 911 and the police are here."
It was all I could do not to laugh. I was completely unsurprised. This was bound to happen; Markus, like every other toddler I've heard of, loves the phone. Just wants to play with it, press the buttons, put it in his mouth, and pretend to have a conversation. As I said, for a peaceful life, we sometimes give in to his desire to play with the phone, and despite my warnings not to give in, my mom had let him play with the phone and now the cops were at the house. She'd come down to check on me at the cop's suggestion because they couldn't be sure I hadn't been trying to call for help.
The cop was gone by the time I got upstairs, but apparently he was really nice and understanding. Didn't even admonish Mom not to let the baby play with the phone anymore. I did plenty of that. :P
For a peaceful life, we can sometimes find ourselves letting Markus do something we know deep down inside is Not A Good Idea.
Yesterday morning, while I blissfully napped in the basement, Markus was spending time with his grandmother. Since it was her birthday, the phone was ringing pretty much non-stop with well wishes. From my seat on the basement couch, I was awoken by the phone ringing then hanging up 4 times in a row. No one was answering it, but I was now awake and so decided to go to the bathroom and wash up and go up to eat breakfast. While I was in the loo, the door opened and my mom peaked in.
"Markus called 911 and the police are here."
It was all I could do not to laugh. I was completely unsurprised. This was bound to happen; Markus, like every other toddler I've heard of, loves the phone. Just wants to play with it, press the buttons, put it in his mouth, and pretend to have a conversation. As I said, for a peaceful life, we sometimes give in to his desire to play with the phone, and despite my warnings not to give in, my mom had let him play with the phone and now the cops were at the house. She'd come down to check on me at the cop's suggestion because they couldn't be sure I hadn't been trying to call for help.
The cop was gone by the time I got upstairs, but apparently he was really nice and understanding. Didn't even admonish Mom not to let the baby play with the phone anymore. I did plenty of that. :P
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