Why?

When Mason was first learning to talk, we heard a lot of 

"what's that?", as most young ones inquire.  This week, we have been introduced to another all-important question - "why?"  Almost everything we say is followed up with a "why".  The "why" has been a mix between giving us attitude and being inquisitive, but nevertheless has become a very important word.

Life Lessons

So today we got the unfortunate experience to talk to our son about the loss of a pet.  Corey's family has had Shadow since we were 16 and obviously Mason has known Shadow since he was born.  He very much associates Grandma Brenda and Grandpa Frank's with Shadow and Ace (their other dog).  

Last weekend, Corey's family had to put Shadow to sleep.  This weekend Mason is staying with Grandma and Grandpa so we had to attempt to explain why Shadow is no longer at Grandma and Grandpa's.  

While I am not sure he understands, he appears to have grasped the concept that Shadow is gone and tells us that Shadow is in Dog Heaven (which sends Corey and I into tears every time because it is just the most heartbreaking thing to hear from our 3 year old).  My friend Cassie recommended the book "Dog Heaven" by Cynthia Rylant for us to use and I will say that it did a nice job of letting Mason know that Shadow is able to run, have treats and play in Dog Heaven.

I am sure this won't be the life lesson we have to teach our children, but I hope we don't have to do it again for a long time.

Change of Plan

So today I got a call from my clinic letting me know that the doctor that will be performing my C-Section has switched her surgery days from Tuesdays to Thursdays, which means that if I wanted this doctor, I would need to reschedule my C-Section to April 9.  Since I have a choice in the matter, unlike last time, I would prefer to have a doctor that I am familiar with (since my "real" doctor is out of town that week, so she is not an option) deliver our son.  Therefore, for at least this week, our son is scheduled to be born on April 9 at 1:30 pm.

The Penalty Box

According to the Corey Voth School of Discipline, a time out is referred to as "The Penalty Box."  Believe it or not, there are times where our son misbehaves or does not listen when he should.  Instead of threatening a time out, Corey has implemented the threat of being sent to the penalty box and surprisingly enough, Mason has grasped the concept and takes the threat seriously (so far).