Castillo Corner: Three's a crowd!

Monday, May 30, 2011

Three's a crowd!

I have always been told that going from 2 to 3 children is the hardest tranistion. Well, now I can honestly say that I whole-heartedly agree. While Boston is a darling baby, that now gives lots of smiles, he hasn't had the easiest and calmest termement. I'm sure that his colic, reflux and the fact that he didn't sleep throught the night until he was 3 months contributed to the difficulty of adjusting to 3 children. There have been lots of learning curves for us and we're certainly still learning how to juggle everyday.

Easton is finishing Kingergarten his year and has loved going to school. He loves science and tells me all about the life cycle of a butterfly, the fact that we live on the crust of the earth and the skeletal system of his favorite bugs. He is such a great helper and is my little runner every time I need something. He just turned six and I can hardly believe he will be in first grade next year. I'm not quite sure I want him to be gone all day to school. I'm going to miss him like crazy!

Averie is 2 going on 16. She is our little spit-fire. She is a great big and little sister. She loves to play with Easton and has the cutest belly laugh she heartily shares when she's having a good time. She loves to "help" with Boston and loves to push him around in his bouncer. Thankfully, he really likes it. We tried potty training her before Boston was born, but it didn't go very well. We're on attempt #2 and so far, not that great! She is certainly testing her Mommy's patience in the process though. Someday that stubborness will serve her well, but right now it's just plain annoying! This picture is of her drinking our green smothies. She LOVES them!

My little "Boss-a-Boss" as we call him is getting cuter by the day! You can't tell in this picture, but he's got the most beautiful blue eyes. I'm so excited to finally have a blue-eyed baby! He's been a pretty fussy baby for most of his life and since I am with him 99% of the time, I have learned all of the tricks to get him to settle down. Which is great for when it's just us, but gets a little tiresome when I need a break or just want some help. In fact, even now as we speak, he's screaming at the top of his lungs while Daddy tries to calm him down. As usual, I am on pins and needles resisting the urge to go and rescue both of them.

We rarely have a dull moment at our house. Here are some of the highlights!

3 comments:

Megan said...: Oh man. I am sorry you have had such a rough time with Boston. He sounds just like Annabelle when she was first born. And I remember having the hardest time letting ANYONE else try and calm her down cause they just couldn't do it right! lol. That is probably why when I had Evan I just couldn't get over how easy he was.

You should Avery on down to play so you can get a break. I will just put her in a room with Anna and they can push each others buttons until somebody breaks. It will be a good time ;); May 31, 2011 at 12:52 PM
AJ said...: I am glad you are finding time to blog! IT's the only way I catch up with everyone. Your kids are sure cute! Boston must have gotten the light skin coloring and blue eyes from your mom's side of the family! He sure looks pale next to the older two. You are quite busy and doing great things. Keep writing!; May 31, 2011 at 2:25 PM
becky said...: I'm glad you updated. Colic can be so hard. Brenten was but luckily for us he was our first so we didn't know any different. I can't believe how big Easton. He looks like he belongs in school. We are trying to potty train cait right now too. It would be really nice if it was before the babies come. Wish us luck!!!! Good luck with your potty training adventure as well.; June 6, 2011 at 1:39 PM

Castillo-isms

Feb 2013
Averie was explaining the color of her horse and she said that it has gray "clip clops" meaning hooves.
She also called her "high heels" tip taps" because she loves the way they sound when she walks.

Jan 2013
In a lunchtime prayer with Daddy and Boston, Averie prayed
Jan 2013
After Landon asked Easton why he was such a good kid, Easton matter of factly says "cuz I say my prayers like every night."

Jan 2013
After explaining to Easton that we were going to have chips and salsa as PART of our lunch, he says "that would just be wierd to have it on the side of your lunch." No doubt this is Landon's doing.

Jan2013
While listening to Brittney Spears on the radio, Easton said he wants to be a football player or a drummer when he grows up. Then he added "or a back-up dancer."

Nov 2012
After Easton hears me say something to Landon about Pharoh, he begins singing "Fiyero, Fiiiiiiyeeeerro" from Wicked.

Nov 2012
After the leaving the child care at my boot camp/exersize class, which is in a Catholic church, Averie tells me that someone threw a Book of Mormon at her. Guess we better start doing more family scripture study out of the Bible.

Nov 2012
Averie's answer to her teacher on how to cook a turkey.
"My mom uses the oven for five seconds with salt and pepper and sauce."

10/30/12
Me: "Averie how do you know you'll like gymnastics better than ballet. You've never done gymnastics."
Averie: "I know, right?"

8/16/12
After seeing a balloon stuck on the cold air return vent, Easton tells Averie that he's making the balloon do that with "the force." He says "I can even do it with my eyes." staring intently at the balloon.

Aug 2012
While doing Averie's hair.
A: "Mom, can we change my name?"
Me: Ummm . . . what to?
A: Chocolate Chip
LOL!!! That's my girl!

July 2012
While eating gummy worms while driving through Nebraska, Easton says "these Nebraska worms are pretty good."

11/17/11
Easton blessing the breakfast. "And please bless that I can be good and caring (enter proud parental moment) . . . . so I can get a prize." Bummer!

11/11
Averie "Boston Bean Castillo" Oops. Guess I need to start using his actual middle name! :)

9/27/11
More Averie-isms
Singing the Little Mermaid Songs "What is a fire and why does it . . what's the word. . . .bird."

While someone else is singing the part of Ariel, she does Ursula's "Keeeeep Singiiiiiiing." (Hilarious!)

9/11
Averie-isms
"paint nolish"= nail polish
"Nephi's Courageous"= the song Nephi's Courage
Singing Nephi's courage-" Laman and Lemuel were both afraid to try . . . so they didn't."
"I know the Lord ca-vides a way."

8/27/11
Averie " I have a Loof Tooth" too!"

8/25/11
Trying to get Easton to explain what Moses did, I said "and what he did to the ocean." He said, "Mom it was called the Red Sea!"

8/11
While we kneeling down to say family prayer and Easton asked me why we pray. I told him it's so we can feel closer to Heavenly Father to which he replied "Oh yeah, some say that Heaven is far away, but I feel it close around me as I pray."

6-23-11
I was telling Easton that Jimmer won't be playing for BYU anymore.
Easton: "So Jimmer won't be a cougar anymore?"
Me: "No, he's going to be playing in California."
Easton looking concerned: "Is Cosmo still going to be a Cougar?" Me: "Yes, Cosmo will always be a Cougar." Followed by a huge look of relief on Easton's face.

6-23-11
Easton while running out of the door to go to the park: "I call shotgun."
Me: "We're not driving, we're walking."
Easton with a confused look on his face: "No, I call the shotgun!"

11-21-10
While riding in the car, I said something to Landon and the kids like "that's not going to work folks" to which Averie replied "Mom, we not folks!"

11-17-10
While we were at the Dr's office, a nurse who knows Landon and I said to Averie "tell your Daddy hi for me, okay?" to which she replied "hi" right back to her.

10-20-10
After wondering how much Easton is learning in Kindergarten he said to me last night "Mom, do you even KNOW what at title page is?" and this morning he said "Mom, you just made a prediction."

8-27-20110
Easton: After taping a paper cape, sword, and shield to his stuffed puppy, "This is the best day of my life."