Bits

Just bits from our days lately. We have been going through the baby's stuff and putting batteries in everything that needs them. You were fascinated with the baby aquarium. Once we got the batteries in you used the remote to turn it on and off for a while. Staring at it like you were 3 months old again. You took it down to the coffee table and set up some pillows. Called me over and said "Mommy, the movie is starting!" and we relaxed on the couch for a while watching the fish swim. You let me rest my big head on your little lap and you lightly patted my head.

We also painted your toes green. You were patient and let them dry before running around. That is amazing self control for a 2.5 year old. We have also been taking baths back in Mommy and Daddy's room since we have gotten rid of the kitty litter in there. I like that tub for your playtime but hate cleaning it because I can barely reach the bottom of the tub to get all the toys out. Needless to say, the toys from last night are still chillin' in the bottom. I am not wasting my energy bending over to pick those suckers up!

with roughly 3 weeks left of you and I, I am trying to make the most of it with so many little things. Cuddles while watching a tv show, special focused one on one playtime and talking to you about babies. We have even changed a few baby dolls and wrapped them in blankets. You have checked out the bottles and pacifiers and finally stopped trying to climb in the swings. I am so glad we put those out when we did!

Chocolate face and puzzle!!

Got some chocolate ice cream the other day and you were one happy boy. Sprinkles and all. You didn't finish it but Mommy was more than happy to help.

We did a bigger puzzle yesterday and you were so proud you made me save it all day to show Daddy.

Crafty

Trying new things since I can't keep up with you much. Glue stick and stickers were a hit.

Monday a.m.

Someone doesn't want daddy to go to work! Had a nice relaxing but productive weekend and it is hard to imagine not having help during the week at this point. Yikes I am Pregnant!

Get away from here with that granola bar kid...

Chocolate Face!

Chocolate Bubbles

Chocolate Bubbles!    I WISH


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Canvas!

Arrived and ready to frame! I can't wait to start decorating the hallway with all these shots!

More static

I was laughing so hard I was crying. I am easily entertained.

I am trying to push him out

Miles reaches around my back. pushes really hard and says. "I am trying to push Ash out Mommy"  "It is really really too hard for me" Guess you can't help speed up my final few weeks.

Thanks for trying bud.

Chocolate Face

Chocolate Easter Bunny for breakfast!

Static Hair

Miles and Penelope holding hands at March of Dimes

Target and GREEN!!!

You dressed yourself and picked out your own clothes the other day. ALL GREEN! Wow.

We headed to target and road the train and grabbed lunch. All in all, keeping out of the house for the painters and having a good time.

Little Pieces

Here are some little pieces of what has been going on lately

- you are doing things "all by myself" from putting on clothes to getting in your car seat. I love that you want to learn these skills. You can do so much more than people give you credit for.

- you actually pooped in the potty this week! Only once but it was a big milestone. Sitting in tub sometimes you will tell me "I have poo poo coming out my tushie" so at that point we move to the potty. You grunt like an old man why I try to keep you sitting still on the pot with a few stories.

- Last night as you were on the pot during bath time i started in on a story and you said "Mama I can't hear you down here, I am trying to poo poo" and I DIED! you wanted quite! So i obliged.

- You love to try to tell stories. Mama I want to read you a book "Once upon a time" "The End"

- Every single time I get you in or out of the car seat you talk about the chest strap buckle I fixed about a month and a half ago. "You fixed this for me Mama!" yes honey I did. We have this conversation about 4 times MINIMUM a day.

- You have gotten back on the "Will you be my best friend" question kick. I tell you "Always" now you have started to say the same.

- This is my favorite toy ever! adding Favorite to anything is another extreme you are now talking about. It is so sweet.

- You talk about times Mommy was frustrated with things and how it is bad when Roscoe pee peed in the house. I wish Roscoe would learn so quickly.

- You love pirates! From Captain Hook to the pirate book we got you for Easter, everything is Ahoy! and Mateys away! or Walk the Plank!

- Eating habits have increased. You eat almost everything I put in front of you. I get some veg in your diet now which I LOVE. Even if the raw carrots are dipped in ketchup.

- You are going to start napping at school this week. Increasing your time there so when the baby arrives you will have more time to yourself and we can balance our chaos for a while a tad better.

- You are getting the concept of baby. At least what we are talking about. You have met a few, tickled a few toes and when we ask you what noise babies make you give out a "WAHHHHH" cry face. You ask Ash to "Come out Soon" and when we went to the doctor you told everyone you wanted your baby brother to come out soon and we were there to see when we could come out. You hug my belly and sometimes kiss it. You felt him move the other day and giggled with excitement. It was so sweet. The car seat is in the car and we talk about who is going to sit there etc. I hope that your adjustment will be easy for you. I don't care how hard you make it on us. I just want to make sure you still feel as loved as you are and as special as you make everyday.