40 Weeks

Jamie is 40 weeks old today! What in the world is going on? 40 weeks!????!!!!

In 12 more weeks she will be 1 and that just blows my mind.

Here is my 40 week old being mischievous in the pantry. "Is there anything to eat in here mom?"

Bugs

They had a Big, Big Bugs exhibit at the Public Museum that we had to go see. I wasn't sure if Pete loved it or hated it. If he was a safe distance away, being held and didn't have his back to a bug he was fine. He has found a new passion for grasshoppers which is not so fun for me. Even the books we got from the library gross me out. It was a great deal. Admission to the museum, admission to the special bug exhibit, dinner in the cafe overlooking the Grand River, planetarium show, and unlimited rides on the carousel all for $10/adult. The kids were free. It was a really fun night, except for the headache I had, big ouch.

Pete did not like taking this picture. I told him to look at the camera. He was like "What? Are you kidding me? Take my eyes off this giant bug behind me!!!"
I wonder what Jamie was thinking.

Stuck

Today I saved Jamie 4 times. Two times from behind the couch, one time from behind the end table and one time from under a kitchen chair. This time I stopped and took a picture. She loves exploring but hates getting stuck.

Another Post About Poop

Pete is well on his way to being potty trained. Knock on wood but seriously, he is doing so well. It is 2pm and Pete has peed in the potty chair 5 times and pooped once. He has peed in his diaper once and on the floor, not at all! This is the third day in a row he has pooped in the toilet and for about a week now has peed in the potty more times than not. I am so proud of my boy.

Here is his first poop in the potty. I have spared you the picture that shows the terd. Abby always joins us in the bathroom and she was there with us for the first poop.Proud mama and her proud pooper. I have never written poop so many times in my life.

Pacifier

The pacifier is still in use.

Pacifier

Jamie just turned 9 months. She has never taken a pacifier longer than a few chomps and it falls out. This week for some reason she has fallen in love with them. If she can find one it is in her mouth. Maybe she is teething, maybe her oral motor skills have improved and she finally figured it out. It's cute but I definitely don't want my baby getting addicted to a pacifier now this late in the game.

Gymboree

This is our second time to Gymboree. We get to go through West Michigan Parents Network and it is $5 per child for 45 minutes of play and parachute time. Normally it is $20 if you are not a member. Ridiculous huh? I signed Pete up and we went yesterday. The class started and Pete dove right in. I left Jamie in her car seat but saw the excitement in her eyes as she watched the other kids. I paid another $5 and let Jamie out. I don't know who enjoyed it more. If I had an extra $97.50 a month I would sign my kids up. They have unlimited classes now through August. Not only is it a place to learn but it is a great place for them to get energy out. Especially when the weather is not nice enough to be outside like it has been around here lately. The kids had a blast and I fully enjoyed watching them play, on their own and together. Here are some pictures.





My kids really liked it, can you tell?

My Humps

Ok, don't judge me. Don't judge me on the song, or the bad word it says in the lyrics. I made this CD before I had kids and forgot what was on it when I put it in yesterday morning. Pete found the music immediately dance-able so he got down. I got it on video, thank God. It has provided many laughs over the past 24 hours. These were all new moves we hadn't seen before. Hope he didn't learn those from me. Enjoy and turn your volume up, it makes the video even funnier.

Mother's Day

There is nothing like being a mom. Mother's Day 2010.I opened the door, pulled the milk out, put it on the countertop, turned around and guess who was in the fridge?
Spaghetti noodles for my little man.
Date night with my hubby. Dinner and ice-cream out without kids. Time flies when you are having fun.

TGIF

Jamie thought this was the greatest until Pete backed up over her. I put Jamie in her pack n' play while I put Pete down for a nap or if I have to do anything that will take me away from her for any extended amount of time. By extended I mean more than 30 seconds. She is not one to leave alone because she will find her way into some kind of trouble. Today she spent her time in the pack n' play trying to figure out how to get out.
I went to put our sheets into the dryer today and found this stash. I called Pete over and said, "What is this buddy?" I got this smile.

Happy Mother's Day

Growing up I was not a baby person. I called myself a dog person. I babysat once in awhile but I didn't like it. I didn't like other people's kids and I was never that excited to have any of my own. I told my parents I wasn't sure I would ever have any babies. It just didn't excite me and I wasn't sure I was up for the job. I am still not sure I am up for the job but boy am I glad we had them. Can you imagine the world without these angels? I can't. Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful women and mommies in my life and to me, this very happy mommy of two.

Little Man

Wherever I go people compliment me on Pete. Most people comment on how well behaved, laid back and sweet tempered he is. All of those things are true about Pete. They also say he is a cutie. True too. There is nothing better than hearing nice things about your children. I am blessed to have a really good boy. Here is my little man. The best little man in the whole world.Playing with my jewelry.
Fireman extinguisher squirt bottle. Watch out Abby!
A new use for Jamie's doll bassinet.
Fun outside with his new wheelbarrow.
Creating with Play-Doh.
Pete making Mother's Day cards for our loved ones and Jamie trying to join in the fun. Do you see her little legs sticking out behind Pete's chair? And her little hand on his booster seat. So funny.

No, Really. Go Hide.

I really, really, really love my kids. I love being with them, taking care of them and I wouldn't change anything about my life. Well, maybe somethings, but not many. I admit, I do feel like this sometimes though. And as a mom who is honest about her feelings I wish I could send Pete off to hide once in a while. Too bad he is scared to go into rooms by himself. Card courtesy of my friend Jen in CO. Love you and thanks for the sweet card and gift.

Too Busy To Sleep

Jamie started standing in her crib today. She stands so much in there she doesn't have time to sleep.My heart has officially melted. She officially holds the key to my melted heart. Enough of the cheese. She has melted that too. :)

Swings

Jamie swings for the first time. Loved it.

Some of This and That, More Like A Lot of This and A Lot of That :)

Jamie taking apart the screen on our front porch. Pete comes running, "No, no, no sissy! Uh oh!"Pete enjoying his 31 cent scoop from Baskin Robbins. How do kids get sooo messy eating food? Do they miss their mouth? Do they stick their hand in it when you are not looking and rub it all over? How does it happen?
The kids are playing together more and more these days. Pete still expects more out of her than she can give right now but I can see them being the best of friends, and the worst of enemies, very soon.
Had to post this sweet, sweet picture of my baby girl. If she isn't the closest thing to an angel from heaven I don't know what is.
Watching the rain.
Planting a tree with dad on earth day.
Figuring out a sippy cup.
Bulldozing cars under the chair.
Exercising under the exersaucer.
Playing outside, eating a Cheeto, and wearing the pink sunglasses that were handed down to Jamie but fit Pete much better right now.
Park near our house. I just loved how grown up Pete looked in this cute get-up he is wearing. Hat from friend Erin in CO. It's a blue Life is Good hat that says Peanut on it and has a picture of a little peanut. Shirt from Disneyland. Shorts from friend Ling. Very cool shorts and if it wasn't for the elastic adjustable straps inside would be around his ankles. And Stride Rite leather sandals from a garage sale for $.50. Yes, 50 cents. They are my favorite garage sale buy of the season so far.
Jamie discovers the fun of a balloon. The video of this discovery is great too.
Ok, that's a lot of this and that. Do I take too many pictures? Don't answer that.