Just trying to keep everyone in the loop...
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Quick one
For those unaware, Piggy and Mrs. Boots (monkey) got married! And they had cake!
Just trying to keep everyone in the loop...
Just trying to keep everyone in the loop...
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Catharsis
Managing two kids' sleep is SO hard... if you are obsessive about it like I am...
Today we had to get to Target, Old Navy, Home Depot, and the post office. There is one shopping center about 10 minutes from home with every one of these stores, with the P.O. about 2 minutes away. Everybody was up late this morning so I figured we could do it all before nap. Not so much. We RACED around each place and still poor Noah had to skip his morning nap to make it all work out. I absolutely feel like an awful mother when he is worn out like he is right now. Daylight savings time really wrecked his schedule and I am not helping matters by trying to cram all of our errands into a few hours out of the house.
Natalie is at an age where every trip out of the house, disrupting her imaginative play, is a giant battle. And Noah hates getting in and out of the car seat. I keep wondering why I get so tired every night by about 8:30 p.m. - but then I remember that both Tyler and I are basically working six day weeks. I am the lucky one because I get to spend time with the two most adorable and wonderful kids ever, and I get outside, and eat balanced meals, and if I don't get a shower first thing in the morning I can sneak one in later that day... but still, being the only one six days a week means I kiss away a lot of tears, pick up and put down babies constantly, prepare and feed 54 different meals a week (plus snacks) (for one infant who eats a few finger foods but mostly purees, one toddler who has never been made to learn to use utensils but who basically wants cheese in all its forms at every meal, and one mom who is doing her level best to finally lose the baby weight), make endless trips up and down the stairs with two kids in tow, and clean LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS of food off the floor. Sundays (and a 2nd tear-dryer, baby-holder, and cleaner - who also happens to be my best friend) feel like heaven... also, woefully, so short.
But having been on the other side - cramming all of my mom time into Saturday and Sunday - I know that Tyler and I would not have it any other way. Nothing is more precious to me than the chance to spend this time with my two babies.
Sometimes I might complain and sometimes I might kick myself over a sleep schedule which is all messed up... but they are healthy and happy and we are all so very very lucky.
Someone's first birthday is approaching (5/1). Someone else starts preschool in September. It's a reminder that they are both growing so fast. Things really aren't so bad after all.
**I know that two kids really isn't so much - but this week has been a long one so I needed a little catharsis**
Today we had to get to Target, Old Navy, Home Depot, and the post office. There is one shopping center about 10 minutes from home with every one of these stores, with the P.O. about 2 minutes away. Everybody was up late this morning so I figured we could do it all before nap. Not so much. We RACED around each place and still poor Noah had to skip his morning nap to make it all work out. I absolutely feel like an awful mother when he is worn out like he is right now. Daylight savings time really wrecked his schedule and I am not helping matters by trying to cram all of our errands into a few hours out of the house.
Natalie is at an age where every trip out of the house, disrupting her imaginative play, is a giant battle. And Noah hates getting in and out of the car seat. I keep wondering why I get so tired every night by about 8:30 p.m. - but then I remember that both Tyler and I are basically working six day weeks. I am the lucky one because I get to spend time with the two most adorable and wonderful kids ever, and I get outside, and eat balanced meals, and if I don't get a shower first thing in the morning I can sneak one in later that day... but still, being the only one six days a week means I kiss away a lot of tears, pick up and put down babies constantly, prepare and feed 54 different meals a week (plus snacks) (for one infant who eats a few finger foods but mostly purees, one toddler who has never been made to learn to use utensils but who basically wants cheese in all its forms at every meal, and one mom who is doing her level best to finally lose the baby weight), make endless trips up and down the stairs with two kids in tow, and clean LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS of food off the floor. Sundays (and a 2nd tear-dryer, baby-holder, and cleaner - who also happens to be my best friend) feel like heaven... also, woefully, so short.
But having been on the other side - cramming all of my mom time into Saturday and Sunday - I know that Tyler and I would not have it any other way. Nothing is more precious to me than the chance to spend this time with my two babies.
Sometimes I might complain and sometimes I might kick myself over a sleep schedule which is all messed up... but they are healthy and happy and we are all so very very lucky.
Someone's first birthday is approaching (5/1). Someone else starts preschool in September. It's a reminder that they are both growing so fast. Things really aren't so bad after all.
**I know that two kids really isn't so much - but this week has been a long one so I needed a little catharsis**
Saturday, March 13, 2010
??
So for a few weeks now, we have been getting a movie every Thursday and watching it on Friday afternoons after Natalie wakes up from her nap. We've seen Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Little Mermaid, and a Winnie the Pooh movie. But last week, and again this week? Natalie completely refused to watch the movie. What's that about???
Sunday, March 7, 2010
First haircut
Since the weather has turned a bit warmer (50 degrees today! woo!) and our guy's hair was into his eyebrows, we decided it was for Noah to get his first haircut. He was an absolute trooper and while it was not quite a 100% tear-free experience, he was a very big boy and sat in the chair by himself! (With Daddy very close by, of course.)
Noah with his cheering section - cousin Nathan came for a haircut too!
Before...
during...
...and alas, our camera ran out of batteries, so for the after shot, we have to show a video. We will get another after picture of our handsome boy soon!
Noah with his cheering section - cousin Nathan came for a haircut too!
Before...
during...
...and alas, our camera ran out of batteries, so for the after shot, we have to show a video. We will get another after picture of our handsome boy soon!
Sitting up
After many weeks of army crawling, Noah decided it was time to sit up. He thinks it makes play time even more fun!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Pics - finally
New Year's Eve 2009... Pizza for Natalie, veggies for Noah, crab cakes for mom & dad!
Natalie's second haircut... at Carnival Cuts in January. So fun!
Playing in the tunnel in our playroom (family room).
He makes this funny face when he's eating a food that's too liquidy. He sort of eats it out of the side of his mouth. Cute :-)
In our living room. We don't have anywhere close to enough furniture so our deck chairs are currently pressed into service. This pic is Noah showing his love of balls - all shapes and sizes.
Natalie puts Baby to bed on my mom's old sewing bin! She is so proud of herself when she snuggles baby all into this "cribby".
Valentine's Day, opening presents from Grandma Sybil. Again in the playroom.
Living room and view to dining room, a.k.a. bird-watching central.
In Evanston visiting Aunt Amy, Uncle Chris, and Matthew. I didn't take anywhere near enough pictures, which I very much regret! I will be stealing liberally from others' cameras.
Every morning the kids woke up *before* the crack of dawn (5-6 a.m.). Once I was able to function, we would drive to Starbucks and pick up quintuple-shot lattes - only kidding, i swear!- and then take advantage of the free breakfast. Smorgasbord worthy of a toddler/preschooler. Donuts, yogurt, toast, bagels, and salty preserved meats to Natalie's delight. Noah ate lots of buttered toast and bananas. The business people around us in the hotel surely thought I was crazy with my huge BOB revolution stroller, booster seat, diaper bag, two kids in tow... but with a face this cute, it can't be all bad, right?
Natalie's second haircut... at Carnival Cuts in January. So fun!
Playing in the tunnel in our playroom (family room).
He makes this funny face when he's eating a food that's too liquidy. He sort of eats it out of the side of his mouth. Cute :-)
In our living room. We don't have anywhere close to enough furniture so our deck chairs are currently pressed into service. This pic is Noah showing his love of balls - all shapes and sizes.
Natalie puts Baby to bed on my mom's old sewing bin! She is so proud of herself when she snuggles baby all into this "cribby".
Valentine's Day, opening presents from Grandma Sybil. Again in the playroom.
Living room and view to dining room, a.k.a. bird-watching central.
In Evanston visiting Aunt Amy, Uncle Chris, and Matthew. I didn't take anywhere near enough pictures, which I very much regret! I will be stealing liberally from others' cameras.
Every morning the kids woke up *before* the crack of dawn (5-6 a.m.). Once I was able to function, we would drive to Starbucks and pick up quintuple-shot lattes - only kidding, i swear!- and then take advantage of the free breakfast. Smorgasbord worthy of a toddler/preschooler. Donuts, yogurt, toast, bagels, and salty preserved meats to Natalie's delight. Noah ate lots of buttered toast and bananas. The business people around us in the hotel surely thought I was crazy with my huge BOB revolution stroller, booster seat, diaper bag, two kids in tow... but with a face this cute, it can't be all bad, right?
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