Dinner

So we had a snow storm yesterday....enough were we really couldn't venture too far from the house. Stevie wanted to help me make dinner and I decided on chicken noodle soup. Stevie walked around the house yesterday afternoon just saying chicken soup. It was the cutest thing hearing him say it. He helped pour the soup, put the extra carrots in the bowl, and even dump in the water. I thought for sure since he doesn't eat much, he would at least eat the carrots out of the soup. He is a carrot boy after all. Well that didn't happen, all those extra carrots ended up on the floor. He actually drank he soup broth, maybe even a noodle or too. I couldn't believe he ate his "chicken soup."

Meanwhile I am getting so many snuggles from my baby girl. She is definitely a mama's girl and recognizes where I go. She sees smiles and giggle when we talk. Now she is grabbing at my face. We laid down at nap time and she was just a cooing away and holding my fingers. My kids are awesome and make me smile everyday. Some days can be tiring, but it's all worth it in the end.

Tantrums and cupcakes

So today was fun. The babies and I went to the gym to have our play time. It's very enjoyable because we get out of the house. They get exposure to other kids and adults and I actually work out. It's also fun cause I get to take Stevie swimming. Nap once again wasn't working. I don't know why this kid fights his nap. I finally broke out the port-a-crib to keep him confined. He was so tired but it still took him half an hour to pass out. I know that stubbornness comes from his grandpa...and well me.

After he woke up, the tantrums started. I just don't think he slept long enough. I did finally get him to calm down after we went to the TV room. This boy is so busy, we rarely watch TV, but the promise of giraffes changed his mind. He didn't watch much of Madagascar, but we at least stopped the tantrums. I broke out the wooden play cupcakes that grandma gave him. They even included markers. It kept him entertained for a good 30 minutes. It felt like a record.

So when daddy got home, I got to start heating dinner. And then of course Abbie needed her turn to be upset. She was smiley and giggle all day. I love to hear her giggle, but she just got tired. Daddy started sing the "we like to move it move it" song from Madagascar. Stevie started to join in. It was so funny to see him dance and try to sing "move it move it." Abbie really loves her brother. He kept giving her kisses and she loved it. I feel so blessed to have these too babies. They amaze me every day with the way they see things. Stevie is just a chatter box and he is moving on to 3 word sentences. Abbie loves to be with her mommy and watch me. I love being home to raise my babies. I have to say it was th best decision ever to become a SAHM.

Birthday

So we had Stevie's 2nd birthday party today and now I am pooped. Yes, I know it was a week late, but it was far too hard to plan a party in 3 days. Having it this weekend gave me 10 days. It was tons and tons of Elmo. The cake turned out better than I thought. Stevie had a great time. His little friend Robby from daycare came over with a few other family friends and we had a BBQ and lots of bubbles and running around. My main goal was to wear him out since the little stink is refusing his naps.

The cake took a while last night. Lots of interruptions and lots of red food coloring. It still wasn't as red as I wanted and after I finished, I finally found a blog that said to make the frosting 3 days in advance and it gets redder with time. Wish I would have read that last week!

For the last 4 days, nap time has been a struggle. Today was no exception. He just sits in his room having quiet time and finally falls asleep at like 2. He is suppose to get up at 3, and I feel bad because it's only an hour nap. Today I finally got out the port-a-crib and stuck him in that just to get him to stop playing. He was shoving things down his heater vent. Steve took care of that with a couple of screws. I had the crib in Abbie's room since Steve was fixing the vent and so underestimate his reach. After 30 minutes of screaming, I checked and saw her entire drawer of onesies were thrown across the whole room...and his pants. I need to try and get him more worn out tomorrow morning to try and get these naps back on schedule.

First Week

So I have officially been a stay at home mom for 1 week now and am loving it. Granted the babies were in daycare until Wednesday. I had to pay for it, so I took advantage. Got some spring cleaning done and even had a spa morning. That was wonderful. Long over due.

So far we have been keeping busy. Thursday we went to the gym and while Abbie chilled in the daycare, Stevie and I went swimming. He hated the big pool and freaked for 10 minutes. I finally took him to the water park area where they had slides. It took him a while to feel comfortable enough, but he actually started splashing around. I think it helped that it was only 6 inches deep. He even got brave and went down the slide with me a few times. Stevie just keeps growing and growing. I can't believe he turned 2 last week.

Abbie is amazing. She finally has discovered her laugh and really enjoys watching her brother. She really giggles when anyone kisses her belly and just watches Stevie to no end. I am glad they like each other. We have a little bit of jealousy, but I only notice it before and after nap times. I feel truley blessed to be home with my babies to watch them grow. I feel like I have missed so much over the last few months. Stevie is talking in sentences, Abbie is rolling. Where did the time go?