Her new favorite spot

BB new fav spot in the house...

I believe she just likes it because she can lick the glass, and of course see outside!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

My wee lad and lass wanted to wish all a safe and Happy St. Patty's Day. We celebrated our Irish heritage yesterday with the traditional corn beef and cabbage, which my son promptly turned his nose up at. My wee lass has no teeth yet to participate!

Let's Go Fly A Kite

March is known for its blustery days. Today was no exception. Uncle Matt bought LB a kite a few weeks ago, and this afternoon we broke it out! I don't know who taught him the word kite or even what one was. He certainly knew what you are supposed to do with one! He had the best time running with it and trying to get it up in the air, and then yelling about how it was up "too high!" BB had her first experience sitting in the grass. From her facial expressions, I don't think she cared too much for it!

Spring has sprung

We spent some time enjoying the gorgeous weather today. I finally got a picture of BB in a swing. She has got quite the belly laugh! She doesn't laugh like that very often, but when she does, holy cow! She sounds like me!

A few pictures

I've been meaning to post some of these pictures for awhile, I just haven't had the time. Imagine that, me with no time?

Body Parts

Mike and I believe in using actual words and not nicknames, to name body parts. Since he began speaking, LB has been very interested in labeling every nook and crannie on his body. We taught LB the word "penis" awhile ago. He pronounces it "pena". About a week or so ago, he was running around the house singing sounds and making up words, at least that it was I thought he was doing, until I REALLY listened to him. "Pena, pena, pppppeeeeeennnnnaaaa!" Great new song isn't it? Pretty catchy too. Mike and I just looked at each other and lost it. How proud my husband was. At least he's fairly normal. Afterall, aren't most men obsessed with their "pena's"?

Out of the mouth of babes

Yesterday, on the way to school, I pulled out of our parking lot and this huge SUV came barreling down the road. I hit the brakes hard and fast. LB looked at me and said "Oh Shit." I had to turn around so he wouldn't see me laugh, and said "Oh no!" He then changed his phrasing to the G rated version. I've really got to clean up my mouth on the road.

He did it!

He pooped on the potty that is. Well it was once and I forced him to sit as he stood there and squeezed his cheeks so hard that poop just fell on the floor. Little Bear was not happy about the prospect of sitting to poop. I dare say that it freaked him out a bit. He let out a little bit and was excited about flushing it down, so we did. Then he decided himself, that it wasn't so scary, parked himself on his "little potty" and finished up. Very exciting indeed. I was hoping for a repeat performance yesterday. Nope. I brought home 2 pairs of dirty undies and then he pooped again when we got home. I was hoping again today. But as we were walking out the door to go to school, I got another present. At least he no longer sits down in it and it's easier to clean up. Keep your fingers crossed for me that he gets over his fear soon!

Grandpa's visit

My dad came to visit this past weekend. This is the first time LB has differentiated between his grandfather's and refered to my dad as Grandpa, instead of calling him and every man of a certain age Poppa. It was so sweet to hear LB call my dad Grandpa. They had a lovely time reading books, going to the playground, visiting a nature center, and going out for lunch. BB was all smiles for Grandpa. Last visit, she was ill and screamed and cried almost the entire time Dad and L. were here.

LB got to touch his first lizard!

LB's new favorite book, Green Eggs And Ham.

Baby Bear was very talkative with her grandpa!

We're so glad Grandpa came to visit! We can't wait to see you again soon.

Behind Bars

She better not get used to this!

Art Gallery

How do you hide a scrapped up wall? I suppose you could paint it, but not in my household. No instead the wall in question becomes an artist's gallery. I should charge admission!

Happy Valentine's Day

As you can see from the pictures, the aftermath from all the sugar has LB in a state tonight. BB was having a grand ole time reading her Valentine's cards. I hope everyone else has had a lovely day/evening. Mike and I exchanged gifts a few weeks ago. We bought a brand new hot water heater. Nothing quite says love like a hot shower on a cold day!

9 months.. yesterday!

Here are our latest stats:

Height 28 in (67%)

Weight 18.4 lbs (41%)

Such a peanut!

Thomas at 9 months

Height 30 1/3 in

Weight 23.3 lbs

Quite a difference!

When my back was turned....

This is what I found when I turned around!

She's going to walk much earlier than LB! I'm in trouble!!!

Sick again...

We've had that lovely stomach bug running rampant through our home. It started last Thursday night with little girl, ran over my boy, and re-hit my baby yesterday. I haven't worked a full week of work in I don't know how long. I'm averaging about a 3 to 4 day work week. On a good note, since the tubes were put in, Baby Bear is sleeping through the night again! Hallejuah! Now, I can't sleep, because I am so used to getting up every 2 to 3 hours. Go figure! Of course with all the vomit, Mike is out of town. He'll be home Friday. Keep your fingers crossed that I can work next week!

They're in!

Tubes are in and Baby Bear is doing well. Just like her champ of a brother, she screamed bloody murder in the recovery room and stopped as soon as we got to the car. I don't think she'll want to see purple scrubs for a long time to come! Since we've been home, she's eaten ceral and fruit and is down for a nap. Now, let's see if she'll start sleeping through the night. Last night she did well. She only awoke once after midnight and that was at quarter to four. We rocked and cuddled until I kicked everyone out of bed at 5:30. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

BB and LB crawling together

Now that BB is crawling, LB wants to crawl with her. It's really very sweet.

Potty Training

We've been having much success with toilet training at school. LB pees on demand all day long. We get home, and he'll pee. Then, he'll finish up the day by crapping his pants. And guess who is the lucky recipient of that present. That's right, I am! We go through our daily speech.
"Poo poo is yucky. That's nasty Mommy. Don't eat poo poo."
Yes my dear, that is all correct.
Is this fun for Mommy? No it's not. Where do we poop? ON the potty. That's right. Can we try to sit on the potty tomorrow?

We'll get there. I know. And he is actually doing really well with the training. It just seems that I am the only one cleaning out the underwear. There have been two pairs that have gone in the trash, because there was NO way I was going to clean that up. We'll just keep buying more characters and ask him not to poop on Elmo, Shrek, Thomas, and Cars. Ah the joys of motherhood.

Learning to share

My boy is learning to share with his baby sister. It's been a little hairy lately. Now that she's moving, she wants to play with HIS toys.

Surgery again...

We lucked out this time when it came to our ENT referral. I got in on Saturday, they had a clinic, otherwise it might have been months before we got in. The Dr. took one look at BB and decided that she was to have tubes and immediately. His scheduler put us on the books for Monday the 28th. Wish me luck. How do you explain to an 8 month old, who awakes 3 times after midnight that she may not have her bottle? If anyone has any suggestions on how to keep her happy from midnight on, please let me know, otherwise, it is going to be a LONG night.