I wanted to add here, since Im talking about the cookies and special recipes, (I dont think that I ever actual blogged about this) that we had Nathan retested for all his allergies. I was hopeful that he had outrgown a few of his food allergies because we had been giving him milk products in limited quantities and not seeing his typical reaction (which is hives on his face and/or throwing up). However, Nathan has had a runny nose for the past 3-4 months somewhat constantly and his excema has really flared up on his legs, a spot that usually isnt that much of a problem for him. So, I was suspicious about the new foods we have been introducing but hopeful. Unfortunately the blood worked showed what I feared, he has not outgrown his food allergies. In fact, he has actually developed a couple additional ones that are pretty unsettling and difficult to tackle. Nathan is allergic to milk, eggs, all nuts, coconut, sesame seeds, soy, and corn. CORN. Corn, if you dont read food labels you might not know, is in every single processed food. Ketchup? Yup. Crackers? Yup? Cookies, cakes, brownies, bread, yogurts, pretzles, juices, some milks that are flavored... Its mind boggling. And soy? Well, its pretty much in everything too. Obviously the kid has to eat SOMETHING. So, right now we are working together to decide what to feed him off that list and what not. Im doing alot of his food preparation and allowing him very few processed foods, until we get a better handle on how much he can tolerate and in what form, of these ingredients. We obviously wont be offering him corn on the cob anytime soon :)
Anyways, here are some pictures of the kids making their cookies. Justin was a little cookie making machine this year!
Molly and Andrew. I think Molly enjoyed it just as much or more than Andrew :)
Shake, shake, shake.
Good fine motor work for Evan.
And Nathan!
Molly and Andrew. I think Molly enjoyed it just as much or more than Andrew :)
Shake, shake, shake.
Good fine motor work for Evan.
And Nathan!
We took the kids out of school...shhhh...and went to the science museum for the day on Monday. It actually worked out fabulously because as luck would have it Justin's teacher was out on Monday in Boston as well! We didnt run into her or anything but he also didnt miss much at school. The boys had an absolutely fabulous time at the museum. There was so much to see and do. We didnt even get to half of it! The day went by so quick. The boys were all amazingly behaved, even little Nathan who had to skip his nap and (pretty much) held it together until 3pm. At which point de had an absolute meltdown and had to leave. Immediately. Still, it was a really good day, and motivates me to start taking all three kids places again! We havent been anywhere with Nathan ever, usually my parents watch him or we dont go. So, come Spring, hopefully we can keep up with activities and outings with Nathan.
Anyways, here is a cute picture of Nathan pressing a button on a display. He was amazed that we let him touch anything and everything. At first he was shy about it but soon, anything that had a button Nathan was there to push it.
The boys worked together to do alot of the activities. I really enjoyed watching them work as a team and explore together. Its so nice to see them still really close, even though they are apart most days because of school.
Evan loved the bodies in motion exhibit with all the physics and whole body movement. It was by far his favorite area. We spent alot of time there. Here he is racing the lights that are timed down the track. He told me as we were leaving the museum that we NEED one of these for our house. Cute.
We toured the butterfly exhibit. It was small, but, nice. Nothing compared to the fabulous butterfly exhibit near our house. But, the boys loved it, it was one of their favorite things. So, we will be definitely adding a trip to our butterfly exhibit to our list of things to do this Spring! Here is a picture of Justin studying the butterfly guide.
A butterfly landed on Justin's head.
Justin took a picture of us! See, I WAS there, here is picture proof, something we rarely get!!
I love this shot of the city with the butterfly on the window.
Nathan really enjoyed the butterfly exhibit. But, you had to be right.on.top.of.him to make sure he didnt touch the butterflies. Here is a transcript of my conversation I had with nathan 25 times at least while in the butterfly area:
The boys worked together to do alot of the activities. I really enjoyed watching them work as a team and explore together. Its so nice to see them still really close, even though they are apart most days because of school.
Evan loved the bodies in motion exhibit with all the physics and whole body movement. It was by far his favorite area. We spent alot of time there. Here he is racing the lights that are timed down the track. He told me as we were leaving the museum that we NEED one of these for our house. Cute.
We toured the butterfly exhibit. It was small, but, nice. Nothing compared to the fabulous butterfly exhibit near our house. But, the boys loved it, it was one of their favorite things. So, we will be definitely adding a trip to our butterfly exhibit to our list of things to do this Spring! Here is a picture of Justin studying the butterfly guide.
A butterfly landed on Justin's head.
Justin took a picture of us! See, I WAS there, here is picture proof, something we rarely get!!
I love this shot of the city with the butterfly on the window.
Nathan really enjoyed the butterfly exhibit. But, you had to be right.on.top.of.him to make sure he didnt touch the butterflies. Here is a transcript of my conversation I had with nathan 25 times at least while in the butterfly area:Me: Nathan, dont touch the butterflies.
Nathan: Why?
Me: Because it hurts them.
Nathan: Have boo-boos?
Me: Yes.
Nathan: Why?
Nathan loved the water table play area in the kids section. He and I hung out there while the boys and G went to the 3D show.
Nathan got to play with some bones from animals twice his size.
We saw a lightning show that Justin loved and Evan hated. Hated so much that he was hiding under the bench the entire time in fear. Until he left. My boys couldnt be more different.
I think one of Justin's favorite exhibits was the rock collection. This is a beautiful giant amethyst. Wonderful.
The boys were BLOWN AWAY by the size of the stuffed lion and tigers at the museum. Justin didnt want to get too close :)
Do yourself a favor, click right on this next picture of Evan next to the dinosaur bones. Its the funniest thing you will see today. Evan roaring like a dinosaur. Cute, cute, cute.
Even the dinosaur was dressed for the holidays!!!!
As room mom for Justin's class I get to attend all the special parties which is so much fun! On Thursday I helped with the Holiday party. We played BINGO, pass the Santa, ate food, decorated ornaments and pretty much had the best time ever. This is Justin's class. He has 22 students this year in his class. He is the one almost standing up in the red shirt, he was helping me pass out supplies and had just made it back to his desk before I snapped the picture.
Nathan loved the water table play area in the kids section. He and I hung out there while the boys and G went to the 3D show.
Nathan got to play with some bones from animals twice his size.
We saw a lightning show that Justin loved and Evan hated. Hated so much that he was hiding under the bench the entire time in fear. Until he left. My boys couldnt be more different.
I think one of Justin's favorite exhibits was the rock collection. This is a beautiful giant amethyst. Wonderful.
The boys were BLOWN AWAY by the size of the stuffed lion and tigers at the museum. Justin didnt want to get too close :)
Do yourself a favor, click right on this next picture of Evan next to the dinosaur bones. Its the funniest thing you will see today. Evan roaring like a dinosaur. Cute, cute, cute.
Even the dinosaur was dressed for the holidays!!!!
On Tuesday night I brought Justin to Cub Scouts and helped out with their holiday night. The kids decorated ornaments shaped like wreaths. Here is Justin decorating his. I cant get over how cute he looks in his Cub Scout uniform.
As room mom for Justin's class I get to attend all the special parties which is so much fun! On Thursday I helped with the Holiday party. We played BINGO, pass the Santa, ate food, decorated ornaments and pretty much had the best time ever. This is Justin's class. He has 22 students this year in his class. He is the one almost standing up in the red shirt, he was helping me pass out supplies and had just made it back to his desk before I snapped the picture.
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