Archive for March, 2008

Back Scalpel

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

The thing I most remember the ER nurse telling us (oh, and great bed-side manner, by the way) was that taking the stitches out will probably hurt more than putting them in. Fortunately, Connor either didn’t hear him or forgot he said it. But it has been weighing on my mind for the […]

We Are Potty Training

Monday, March 17th, 2008

At least this time around its a tad more convenient. Connor decided to potty train when William was 3 months old. I can’t tell you how many times he got ripped off the breast in mid-feed so I could run Connor to the potty. What a great introduction into the Dickson family. […]

Growing Up

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

I don’t know if I like this new stage Lainy Ann is in. There have been lots of ‘hard’ stages in the last five years; being up all night when she was a baby, following her during the toddler years when she was making messes, potty training and then sending her off to school. […]

Gray Hair

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

I noticed a new gray hair today while I was in the bathroom at the ER today. It wasn’t there yesterday. Do you want to know why it is there today?
I was napping in the bedroom when I hear Connor crying and Lainy Ann say, “You’re bleeding from the mouth. Quick go […]

YMCA and The Little Gym

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

We have spent the last several months attending The Little Gym in La Canada. Prior to that we spent several years attending the YMCA in La Canada. Now why can’t I meld them together to make the perfect place for my kids?

The Little Gym
Pros:
Well-trained, friendly, caring staff
Clean, neat and tidy
Thorough lessons with instructors […]

A Bunch of Comedians

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

They all have a sense of humor. Every single one of them. Now William is telling his own jokes. He often takes his pacifier and sticks it in his ear until I laugh. Or he will put it in my ear. Then yesterday in the car he took his shoes […]

Sears Home Repair Customer Service Sucks

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

It started nearly a month ago now. My Kenmore Elite dishwasher started leaving soap residue on all the dishes. I had to rinse all dishes before using them. It was quite a hassle, but at least the dishes were still getting fairly clean. I called Sear Repair to come out and […]

Lainy Ann is 5

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

Lainy Ann has learned so much in the last year. Not only did she start Kindergarten this fall, but she is now reading fluently on level 1 and some level 2 books. I think the birthday party activities are the biggest indicator of her growth this year.
This year we invited *her* friends from […]