Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Way to communicate!
We were outside in the yard, me gardening, and my husband raking. All of a sudden, our little Yuta started crying. Tears were pouring from his eyes. I immediately went over and asked what happened. He was signing "ouch" with his hands, while saying "shoes" in Japanese. So I checked his foot and I thought I saw a fire ant crawling into his shoe. So I asked him, "bug"? And he said, "Buh! Buh!" all the while crying. Our little Yuta was bitten by a fire ant! Poor guy! I took his shoe off and the little booger crawled out... within a few seconds it felt the Dad's rage. (got stomped) I soaked Yuta's foot in warm water. Thankfully he didn't seem to be allergic to the bite or anything so all was well... Oh, but I'm so proud of my little munchkin. He is communicating so well! Even in his state of trauma he was able to communicate exactly what happened. Good boy! 17 months and growing too fast...
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Homemade Paint for Toddlers!
In my effort to foster creativity and prevent boredom (especially on a rainy day), I've started finger painting with my 17 month old son. I've tried several recipes for homemade paint on the internet, and I think I've finally come to the right mix. I used 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 3/4 cup water as a tester. For bigger batches you can try 1 cup flour to 3 cups water. They store well in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Here's how to make good homemade paint:
Ingredients
flour & water (1 : 3 ratio)
~1 tsp salt
food coloring
1. Mix flour, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Put the mixture on medium-high heat and whisk vigorously for a while, until the liquid is close to boiling and it starts to turn pasty. The amount of time depends on the consistency you want. If you want it more watery, you can take it off the heat earlier. If you want it more pasty, keep it on the heat to reach the desired consistency. I found it's really important to whisk well!
2. Take the mixture off the heat and let it cool for a bit. Scoop the mixture into little containers-- I like using the plastic egg cartons. Add food coloring to your preference in each of the containers. Voila!
I need more crafts and activities for inside the house. Any ideas?
Ingredients
flour & water (1 : 3 ratio)
~1 tsp salt
food coloring
1. Mix flour, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Put the mixture on medium-high heat and whisk vigorously for a while, until the liquid is close to boiling and it starts to turn pasty. The amount of time depends on the consistency you want. If you want it more watery, you can take it off the heat earlier. If you want it more pasty, keep it on the heat to reach the desired consistency. I found it's really important to whisk well!
2. Take the mixture off the heat and let it cool for a bit. Scoop the mixture into little containers-- I like using the plastic egg cartons. Add food coloring to your preference in each of the containers. Voila!
I need more crafts and activities for inside the house. Any ideas?
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Who needs life to be easy, anyway?
New look for my blog! It's spring. (sort of)
*Phew*. Boy, I am EXHAUSTED every night after I put Yuta to bed. It is just incredible how much work that little tod is. I've had quite a rough past 6 weeks. Call me a weenie, whatever! I know I KNOW many people have it worse and are strong enough to deal with it, but my recent philosophy is that if it's tough for ME, it's TOUGH ENOUGH! It helps me deal with things better. Thankyouverymuch.
So my husband underwent foot surgery at the end of February. We really couldn't think of a better opportunity to do it, and I'm glad we did. Ah, but going to the hospital 3 times within 24 hours, waiting there for god knows how long, all the while with my toddler in tow was THE hardest thing I've done. EVER. After that fiasco, I immediately started looking for a local babysitter. Anyway, for the past 6 weeks, I have been nightingale, mother to a toddler, wife, homemaker, and so much more. My husband was not allowed to put weight on his foot, and was ordered to keep it raised 24/7, so I brought him food three times a day. For the first week, I also brought and cleaned his potty (not my son's!), and medicated him regularly. Did I mention I still have a 15 month old?
I'm not really sure how I got through it all, but I did. My husband can now put weight on his foot and is relatively crutches-free. I cannot believe how appreciative I am of him being able to go get cereal by himself!!! He's still not able to chase after Yuta, but at LEAST he is able to move around and do minimal things around the house. It is incredible how much easier it is. And just in time, too, because Yuta has just started warming up for the terrible two's. WHOAH! Who, my adorable, quiet, passive, pensive, observant, cooperative, eats-anything, Yuta?!?! Yes. He is none of that now, with the exception of observant.
I have never seen so much exhibition of "I hate you but I love you". He yells, he cries, he shakes his head and adamantly says "no", but as soon as I leave the room he starts crying like it's the end of the world. He whines, rebels, starts toddling off in the store, but once he gets far, he starts crying "ma ma ma ma" and needs to be held. WHAT DO YOU WANT, SON?!?! "Should I stay or should I go?!?!"
It is like being with a girl with PMS. Incredible. It's a good thing I don't PMS too much, and I've been prepared for this. Still. What a difference a month makes.
*Phew*. Boy, I am EXHAUSTED every night after I put Yuta to bed. It is just incredible how much work that little tod is. I've had quite a rough past 6 weeks. Call me a weenie, whatever! I know I KNOW many people have it worse and are strong enough to deal with it, but my recent philosophy is that if it's tough for ME, it's TOUGH ENOUGH! It helps me deal with things better. Thankyouverymuch.
So my husband underwent foot surgery at the end of February. We really couldn't think of a better opportunity to do it, and I'm glad we did. Ah, but going to the hospital 3 times within 24 hours, waiting there for god knows how long, all the while with my toddler in tow was THE hardest thing I've done. EVER. After that fiasco, I immediately started looking for a local babysitter. Anyway, for the past 6 weeks, I have been nightingale, mother to a toddler, wife, homemaker, and so much more. My husband was not allowed to put weight on his foot, and was ordered to keep it raised 24/7, so I brought him food three times a day. For the first week, I also brought and cleaned his potty (not my son's!), and medicated him regularly. Did I mention I still have a 15 month old?
I'm not really sure how I got through it all, but I did. My husband can now put weight on his foot and is relatively crutches-free. I cannot believe how appreciative I am of him being able to go get cereal by himself!!! He's still not able to chase after Yuta, but at LEAST he is able to move around and do minimal things around the house. It is incredible how much easier it is. And just in time, too, because Yuta has just started warming up for the terrible two's. WHOAH! Who, my adorable, quiet, passive, pensive, observant, cooperative, eats-anything, Yuta?!?! Yes. He is none of that now, with the exception of observant.
I have never seen so much exhibition of "I hate you but I love you". He yells, he cries, he shakes his head and adamantly says "no", but as soon as I leave the room he starts crying like it's the end of the world. He whines, rebels, starts toddling off in the store, but once he gets far, he starts crying "ma ma ma ma" and needs to be held. WHAT DO YOU WANT, SON?!?! "Should I stay or should I go?!?!"
It is like being with a girl with PMS. Incredible. It's a good thing I don't PMS too much, and I've been prepared for this. Still. What a difference a month makes.
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