Aschermanns: April 2015

Maddox is officially taking on solid food. His first big kid meal consisted of pureed chicken, yum. Though it doesn’t seem very appetizing to me, Maddox crushed it. He also loved the avocado we gave him last night. He continues to be a happy baby and a great sleeper. This week he began waking up happy in his crib and will spend almost a half hour talking to himself. It is a joy to listen to him coo and entertain himself. He seems to be teething sooner than my other two. Everything near him goes straight into his mouth. I can’t believe he is 5 months old already.

Liesel is still flirting with potty training. She has started to tell us when she needs a diaper change. One thing that has been supper fun (insert sarcastic tone here) is that she has taken to trying to change her own poopy diaper. Anyone who is familiar with a two year old’s ability to clean knows that this is a terrible idea. One fun thing that I am starting to notice is that Liesel and Milo are playing together so much better than ever before. Now I am not saying we don’t have our fair shares of fighting, but I am not having to referee nearly as often. I am starting to wonder if this has something to do with the fact that Liesel is finally verbal. Favorite Liesel line right now…"OK Mom". She says in a very matter of fact manner and has almost sounds nasally. It is really friction' cute.

Milo is still loving school and ninjas. He has started to tell some outrageous stories and I have a hard time telling if they are true or not. On one hand I love his imagination, but on the other I am trying to teach him not to lie. Oh, the fine lines we walk as parents. Recently he has become a little too attached to the ipad. He has started to prefer to watch movies over going outside. I am hoping with the nice weather approaching this will change. I love watching him play with both Liesel and by himself. He really role plays well with his lego guys, army guys, dress up clothes, superheroes and blocks.

Scott and I are working hard these days. Work is busier than normal and we have started the process of permitting and financing for our new house. We hope to break ground early next month. I can’t wait. I will try to remember to do a farm update once we break ground.

Sassy pants Liesel all ready for her walk, life vest and all.

Liesel with her Papa and baby

Liesel and Maddox. Hard to tell if Maddox is about to smile or cry

Merry-Go-Round at the Zoo.

Milo was a little hesitant at first.

Maddox watching the big kids at the zoo.

Playing on the ox and wagon at the zoo.

morning smiles.

I couldn't find Liesel the other morning and we were running late. I yelled for her and she responded with "Mommy, baby, hungry" and I found her in Maddox's room in the rocker nursing her baby.