Right, Left, Right

Life has been full of ups and downs here at Casa De C'ville Rental. We have had lots of fun living without heat, watching water shoot from our hot water heater, and figuring out our next move. Both literally and figuratively.

Rowen has continued to struggle with infections. He was home for two days last week and stuffy over the weekend. As most of you know, his surgery was cancelled due to concern for his pulmonary issues. We have rescheduled for 3/18/2011. However, if we can not get some non-sick days, I am not sure we will be able to go forward. Although, nothing happened- Rowen did an amazing job preparing for his surgery. He appeared to understand that his thumb is crooked and he wants to have it "fixed". He was very excited about his Dino Arm. He has not said much about it since the surgery was post-poned. But I do feel we laid some good ground work.

Rowen Quips and Tidbits

1) "Mommy...the sky is moving!" (Rowen exclaimed while watching the clouds move across the beautiful blue sky this weekend).

2) Mom: Did you have Candy today (Valentines day)
Rowen: Yes
Mom: What color was it?
Rowen: Red Candy
Mom: How much Candy?
Rowen: TOOO Much!!

3) Rowen loves to state exactly what he is doing. His favorite thing right now is to say "Mommy- be right back". He then runs away and comes right back. Over and over and over again.

4) Rowen is really getting into dinosaurs. After mastering all of the naturally occurring birds in C'ville he has begun to tackle dinosaurs. He is able to correctly recognize and identify: T-Rex, Velociraptor, "Long Neck" dino, Triceratops, and the favored Iguanodon. He is also able to identify a few others if you say the name- he will point to them.

5) In the same theme of stating just the facts- Rowen will often tell you what he is doing. Eg. Daddy, eating cheerios. Mommy, playing with dinos.

6) He will also recall events that have recently occurred. When he gets home, I will say how was your day and Rowen will say, "Daddy's car go home".

7) He now easily puts together several words together all the time. A common one heard around our house is "Daddy (or Mommy), come here!"

8) We have a light that turns green when Rowen can get up in the morning. Then we bring him to our bed for some early morning snuggles. One of his favorite bedtime stall tactics is to tell us about what is going to happen. Eg, "Mommy, light turn green. Snuggle bed. Daddy pillow, Mommy pillow and Rowen's Pillow. Mommy, light turn green, snuggle bed- lovey, blanket, and paci......two paci. Yellow paci, white paci, purple paci. Mommy, light turn green snuggle bed." Yep- Got it! Now fall asleep so the light will turn green.

9) Rowen got a play kitchen from Papa and Grandma Benz. He loves to go to the kitchen. "Daddy cooking...oatmeal". Most food items emerge from the microwave....not sure what this says about his mothers cooking!

10) Potty Training: On two occasions Rowen has pulled down his pants and said- "Go Potty". On one occasion we took off his diaper and he sat on the training potty. He asked for a magazine to read while he was sitting there. But nothing to speak of. The second time, he pulled down his pants and said, "Go Potty". I took off his diaper and he then proceeded to run around the house naked. So although I can imagine a world where my child might once be potty-trained....I do not see it in my immediate future.

11) When last consuming an incredible amount of fried chicken- Bryan said you Rowen, "You are not a bean eater". To which Rowen replied, "Lucie not bean eater too". Not sure where he pulled this from his memory banks....But it clearly was incorrectly imprinted. Don't worry Lucie you are still a Bean Eater!

12) Rowen has learned his right and left. The most completely mind bending amazing incomprehensible part is that he appears to understand that if he is facing you or holding his stuffed animal - THEIR RIGHT is the OPPOSITE of his!! I find this truly ASTOUNDING!

Here are some videos for your enjoyment!