Atley's Journal

Atley ate whole wheat English muffin and two servings of grapes for breakfast.  For lunch she ate pork roast, two servings of whole wheat toast, ate beets, and applesauce. Pictures from yesterday: This first picture is from snack and Svea's first time at the "big girl's table." She did very well; now if the big girls will quit dinking around during meals.  Haha.  Actually they do very well and I love for meals to be a fun social time. I just have to frequently remind Atley to stop trying so hard to make Nora laugh!!  Zoom in on Atley and Nora.  Second picture; Atley got this cow suit on yesterday and I was pretty impressed because she had to work hard at it.  I didn't think she'd get it on over the jump suit she was wearing.  And once she realized she had it on backwards, she took it off and put it on again!! Next picture: More coloring!  Lots of focus, staying on task, and working hard!!  Well done Atley!  Following picture: ...

Atley ate half of whole grain Chex cereal and ate two servings of pears for breakfast.  For lunch she ate ground beef, whole wheat hamburger bun, tomatoes, ate avocado, and two servings of mandarin oranges. Today is Toy exchange Monday and it was a very busy morning!!  The energy level was high all morning; which always adds to the volume as well.  And actually that's a great sound here, because I know everyone is busy, happy, and engaged in activities. First picture; The book they are looking at is "Toy Story," but they are looking at lots of other books on the back as well and talking about which ones are movies.  "I have that movie!"  "I have that movie!"  "I have that movie!"  Here are some of the books they are looking at; "Nemo," "Lion King," "Aladdin,"  "Peter Pan," "101 Dalmatians," (or as Avi called it; "301 Dalmatians") and "Jungle Book."  Last picture:  They ...

Atley ate most of oatmeal and dried cranberries for breakfast.  For lunch she ate tilapia, three servings of whole wheat elbow noodles, ate green beans, and ate applesauce. Breakfast Conversation:  Atley said, "Gary, you're the best boy in the whole world."  After repeating it the second time Nora started plugging her ears.  I said, "Nora, why are you plugging your ears?"  Nora said, "Because I just don't want to hear it."  LOL!! Lunch Conversation :  Atley asked Nora, "Who is your favorite girl that you love?"  Nora said, "you, because you make me laugh."  Haha.  So true. Here's a note from yesterday afternoon.  Everyone was gone except for Atley and she said, "Gary, I want to go inside so I can warm up."  Haha.  Uhhh....I'm assuming you mean to "cool off."  She grinned and said, "Yes." This morning she was talking about a "play date with Mary Kate and Grant."  Atley said, ...

Atley ate two servings of breakfast;  blueberry bagel and peaches.  For lunch she ate a couple bites of hamburger & sausage pizza with the meat, peppers, tomato sauce, pineapple, and olives.  She ate the whole wheat pizza crust (which we serve on the side as the bread), and pineapple on the side.  At breakfast Atley told Nora; "I like your shirt."  Nora said, "Yes, it matches the peaches."  :) This first picture is left over from yesterday afternoon when Lauralea was showing them how to put their names on the pillow.  Following Picture; Coloring was again the first thing that Atley chose to do.  She was also working to put her name on the paper.  She had all 5 letters in her name in various places on the paper.  :)  It was pretty cute. Next picture:  Atley and Nora were having a "party" (their word) playing with the school buses and Cal was playing close by with a school bus as well.  They were SO worried that ...

Atley had a Dr visit so she was not here for breakfast.  About 10 minutes before Lunch she said, "Gary!! I need to eat breakfast!!"  Ha!  She was getting quite hungry!  For lunch she had two servings of pork roast, ate whole wheat tortillas, carrots, and three servings of fruit salad.  And like I've mentioned more than once, my food servings are much larger than the servings listed by the Federal Food Program.  The ones they list are probably the minimum serving. Here's a note leftover from yesterday afternoon.  Atley had brought the airplane with her that Avilene had given Atley for her birthday.  But Avi didn't remember doing that.  Atley told Avi; "That's the airplane you gave me."  Avi said, "No I didn't."  Atley said, "Yes you did for my birthday."  Avi said, "I don't remember that."  Atley said, " I have a more better memory. "  :) Last picture: Atley had a Doctor's appointment so she arri...

Atley ate whole wheat English muffin and dried plums for breakfast.  For lunch she ate chicken, a large serving of brown rice, ate stir fry vegetables (determined to eat everything so she could get more servings of mandarin oranges), and three servings of mandarin oranges.  Yesterday at snack Atley was talking about her time in the hospital.  She said, "Hey Gary, I spent the night at the hospital with my Momma.  I got the other coronavirus!!"  LOL!! This first picture is left over from yesterday afternoon.  We used to call this "doing bridges" when practicing for wrestling to keep your shoulders from the mat and from getting "pinned."  Future wrestlers right here.  :)  Nora and Atley were the ones doing it and then Svea joined in the background.  So cute.  Svea has herself perfectly pinned!!  :)  Atley said, "That's a really fun trick!!" I was talking with Momma Emily about the kids "telling the truth."  So I go...

Atley ate most of cheerios and ate banana for breakfast.  For lunch she ate ground beef, whole wheat pita bread, ate olives, and three large servings of watermelon.   I know you're already aware of this, but just thought I'd mention it here anyhow.  Atley said she was "very sad" when her friends moved out.  It's nice when they can start expressing some of those emotions. First picture:  Atley and Nora are hiding out in their "cave."  They said they were "hiding from monsters."  The giggling and chattering under the blankets just makes Cal all the more curious.  He was trying to touch Atley's toes in the picture. Next picture: Nora and Svea built most of this "airplane."  Atley joined them and immediately designated herself as the pilot.  Haha.  I asked, "Where are you guys going?"  Nora said, "To the farm."  I said, "The farm?"  Nora said, "Yes, where they have toys and candy!"  Haha...

Atley went out for breakfast with Momma.  For lunch she ate salmon, whole wheat dinner roll, bite of cauliflower, and ate mangos. First picture from yesterday afternoon: Atley, Nora, and Avi were having a tickling session on the mattress and they were having a blast.  So much laughter and fun!!  I love that!!  And they did this for a long time!!  Oh I just remembered something Atley said yesterday!!  She called her outfit; "farmer clothes."  What!?!  I told her I've never seen a farmer, male or female, wear a cute jumper like that!! Hahaha.  Bib overalls, yes, jumper, no. Next picture: Nora and Svea are in the "cave" and Atley (at the top of the picture) was helping make it dark in there.  Nora was yelling out the orders and Atley was working hard to appease her.  :) Last picture; Atley working hard at coloring her picture!!  I really do offer a variety of activities, but lately you'd never know that.  Haha. ...

Atley ate whole wheat English muffin and three servings of mandarin oranges for breakfast.  For lunch she ate meat loaf, three servings of whole wheat elbow noodles topped with three servings of applesauce.  She also ate peas.  That was a lot of food!!  :) First picture; Before Nora arrived Atley was playing with the "hot wheels" and the little car ramp.  As soon as Nora arrives then it "Dance Lesson" time.  Haha.  Second picture:  Callahan was invading their territory and they were NOT screaming at him.  But instead they were laughing their heads off.  How many more days will this honeymoon last?!?!  :) Next picture: Yup, when they smell or hear about the possibility of a "poopy diaper" all of a sudden diaper changing becomes a spectator sport.  Haha!!  Goofy suckers!!  Nora said, "I can't wait."  When Kenzie and Riley Cline were this age they started doing the exact same thing in the exact same spot....

Atley ate French toast and three servings of strawberries for breakfast.  For lunch she ate a large serving of Paleo Stew with meat, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes.  She ate saltines and a large serving of tropical fruit.   First two pictures represent the first two things Atley did after she arrived.  Coloring pictures with Nora and then laying on pillows under baby blankets with Nora.  They actually have quite an assortment of toys with them in the corner including almost all of the stuffed animals.  Again like I mentioned yesterday these two were just chattering away and talking about everything.  Or at least I think so - just don't quiz me as to what they were talking about!!  :)  It's been a treat for Atley that Nora has been able to return to Little Treasures for this amount of time!!! Last picture: I got out the hot wheels and race track for the girls to play with.  It's works we...

Atley ate waffles and grapes for breakfast.  For lunch she ate two servings of chicken, ate whole wheat tortillas, corn, and two servings of baked cinnamon apples. First picture: Atley and Nora were doing some coloring first thing this morning, but the coolest part about this was their conversation.  I have no idea what they were talking about and I wasn't trying to listen.  I enjoyed hearing the constant chattering.  I love that.  Atley is coloring a lady bug so I added the second picture so you could see what she did.  :) Next two pictures playing with Nora;  Atley is under the blanket and you can see her hand sticking out.  They were pretending to just get up from sleeping and they had appointments to go to.  Second picture; They were saying things like, "We have to hurry because it's super late."  "I'm going to the dentist for an appointment and I am really late."  "Let's hurry so we're not late."  Hmm...I see a theme...

Atley ate some kix cereal and mixed fruit for breakfast.  For lunch she ate two servings of turkey burger, ate whole wheat hamburger bun, bite of avocado, bite of tomato, and ate cherries. Hey, while I'm thinking about it I want to pass on this information.  Sometime close to the end of June, Blogger.com is launching a "new interface" what-cha-ma-call-it!  The information says it will be the default for all users.  So if you see a blip for a day or two, or you don't see the Blog, don't worry, I'll get it worked out!! !! First picture: Here's what happened Before the doll-house play!!  Nora had a bus full of people and she said she was bringing her "animals to the dance class."  Then she asked Atley to participate.  Atley said, "I'm too tired for dance lessons."  Haha.  (Atley then went to the mattress and started jumping.)  But Nora forgave her!  :) Next picture: Toy exchange Monday and Atley was reading one of th...

Atley ate oatmeal and apple pieces for breakfast.  For lunch she ate a large serving of hamburger stew with meat, carrots, tomatoes, and green beans.  She also ate whole wheat dinner roll and two servings of apricots. Yesterday afternoon probably 30 minutes after Eric and Becca picked up Linnea and left on their  bicycles, it started to rain.  That really caused Atley to be concerned.  It was SO sweet!!  She said, "I hope Eric, Becca, and Linnea don't get wet.  And Anders."  :)  That was so thoughtful Atley. First picture:  I just think this is a funny and cute picture; especially with one of Atley's braids flying straight up!!  It makes me think of a fox or coyote pouncing on their prey.  :)  Following picture;  Doing some off-season skiing!  And working on the snow-plow maneuver.  (I don't ski so I really don't know what I'm talking about.  Haha.) Next picture; The kids love the mirrors!! ...

Atley had two servings of French toast and ate dried plums for breakfast.  For lunch she ate pulled pork, two servings of whole wheat toast, ate peas, and a large serving of watermelon. These first two pictures are left over from yesterday afternoon.  I got some new little markers and whenever it's something new the kids are always SO excited!!  And it's especially cool if the name of the markers are "pip-squeak skinnies."  When I read the name to the girls they loved it and they roared. Ha!!  The second picture is from outside yesterday and the girls had a roly-poly bug and as you can see they built a corral for it!  Haha. Speaking of cool things, this next picture is very cool.  Eric delivered Linnea to Little Treasures on his bicycle from the North Side.  Good work Daddy Eric.  Linnea's brother Anders was along for the ride too.  This is a very amazing bike; zoom in on it and see how it's set up for little passengers!! Nex...