New Blog Address

Ok, it's far from polished, but the new blog address is:

www.raisingschuurmans.blogspot.com

Bookmark it and follow along. :)

New Blog Address

     Since we've exceeded out quota for pictures on this blog, I had to start a new one. It isn't quite ready yet, so when I know the exact address, I'll let you know.  Sorry for the delay of pictures (especially to our Canadian friends) but I'll get right on it! :)

"Sword" Fighting

This is Marcus' favorite new game to play with Grandpa.

A Few More Pics

3 Precious Schuurman Men

Still in our church clothes

10 Weeks Pregnant

-Feeling better after taking Zofran

-Stopped losing weight!

-Finally eating again. :)

Grandpa's Here!

     Last Wednesday, Marcus' Grandpa Schuurman came to town to visit and help Daddy on the bread route.  He's done this for a number of years now and he's our official "stuffing" man.  On the route, he is really good at loading and unloading stuffing and perfectly placing it onto the shelves and displays.  He and Daddy have been working so much that I've gotten very few pictures (so far) but what I do have are semi-in-motion.  Mark has definitely enjoyed his help and Marcus has more than enjoyed the extra fun that Grandpa's provided.  I will try to take more pictures today (Sunday) and in the remaining days while he's here.

Marcus, Granddad, Grandpa, and Daddy

Eating breakfast with the big boys

Marcus thought "hiding" from Grandpa was hilarious.

Grandpa's Coming to Town

     Tomorrow Grandpa is coming to town!  He'll be helping Daddy on the bread route until Thanksgiving Day and we're so excited!  His job specifically is to do the stuffing.  He's done it for a number of years now and already knows what his job is.  And of course, he'll get to spend plenty of time with Marcus.  Every time we ask who's coming tomorrow he screams, "Grandpa!!!"  It's way cute. 
     So today, Marcus and I are trying to get our house in order, put all the laundry away, and make sure Grandpa's "suite" is ready downstairs.  Even though I've been VERY sick with this pregnancy, the past few days Marcus has been great!  He's played well by himself and overall has started to obey more.  We went through a few weeks where Mark and I couldn't figure out WHAT was going on in his little boy's head.  When we're home he's going pee-pee on his own and the new thing is that he's standing up, "like Daddy!" he says.  He's very impressed with himself over this new feat.  We're still working on the whole pooping in the potty thing but again - by Christmas is the goal. :) 
     Nonetheless, here are a few pictures to hold you over until the weekend.

Looking through his telescope (backwards)

Sweet little boy

Daddy reading to Marcus at last week's doctor's appointment

Waiting for the doctor

Last week, Marcus crawled in bed with me before I got up & went back to sleep!

I got up, got ready, and made all kinds of noise.  He was OUT!

Taking his nap - one hand in his pants, one hand cuddling his camo frog

Big News

Coming June 2013 - Baby Schuurman #2

Months of Potty Training

     So, we've been potty training Marcus for MONTHS now, and it's getting old.  Basically, Marcus has gone HOURS keeping his diaper dry, so we know he can do it.  It's just a matter now of us being patient with him, continuing to encourage when he does well, and being sure to "make" him go use the bathroom when in public.  If we're home for a while, he LOVES being naked and can pee and poop in the potty WITH EASE.  He tells us when he's going, goes, and then reminds us of his potty treats (gummies).  He still does well with underwear on, but has the occasional accident.  The trouble comes when we go out in public and put him in a diaper.  Pretty much he figures, if he's in a diaper, he might as well use it.  Our fear is pooping in his pants in public.  ICK!  So our "goal" is for Marcus to be fully potty trained by Christmas.  We shall see if that really can happen.  Until then, enjoy these pictures of the pantless wonder. :)

Watching Daddy get into his big box truck last Saturday.

You'd think it was hot outside, but it wasn't at all.

There's underwear under there - I promise.

No mess painting.

He still LOVES reading books.