Home Again, Home Again

Dave took this picture while we were in Pittsburgh this past weekend, and I love it-my two beautiful babies!

We made it safely back to Vegas on Monday night. The flight went amazingly well; there were lots of empty seats so we were able to spread out. Delaney didn't sleep a wink but Dave kept her entertained and happy. Elliot took a long snooze in my arms. Traveling with two babies under the age of two is quite the experience, but the entire trip was a success.

Sometimes Delaney is just inconsolably cranky, and this afternoon was one of those times. It was not fun at all. She screamed, she cried, she threw herself on the ground, she kicked-she did everything but take a nap. And then somehow, for some reason, she became absolutely delightful about 30 minutes before bedtime (right before her daddy came home-of course!), and I didn't want her to go to bed! She can drive me crazy.

Homeward Bound

We're headed home tomorrow. Although I really like our life in Las Vegas, I can't say that I'm really anxious to get home and to our usual routine. We've had a great two weeks. I've been so spoiled-I've had so much company and help with the kids and with laundry, cooking and bottles; it's been wonderful. Dave and I are used to doing everything ourselves, so we REALLY appreciate the help when we get it. We look forward to returning in July.

Static Electricity

This picture speaks for itself!

Elliot's First Mets Game

Where else to watch his first Mets game than Pittsburgh, PA??? Since we've been out of town, Elliot had to wait almost a full week into the 2008 season until he had the pleasure of watching the Mets with his daddy.

Nude Model

For educational purposes, Elliot bared it all in front of dozens of Grandma B's preschoolers. As mommy bathed him, Elliot was a little taken aback by all of the little faces, but remained composed until the girls started shrieking (from his splashing). He was a big hit!

Siblings

Before Elliot was born, everyone told me that Delaney would be so young when Elliot arrived that she would adjust very easily to having a little brother. Well, that hasn't exactly been the case. She was and is very aware of his presence, and is not happy at all when he takes attention away from her. Nearly every time that I feed Elliot, Delaney still throws herself to the ground and cries. When I hold him, she often cries. Delaney sometimes takes Elliot's bottles and hides his binkies (see above picture!). I can't say that I think that things are getting easier; I constantly feel torn between them. And although maybe these little episodes shouldn't bother me, they break my heart a little. I so want them to be close, and I so want them to feel loved.

Circus Circus

Pepah watched Elliot today, while I took Delaney to Grandma B's preschool. It was 'circus day' at school, so all of the teachers were dressed as clowns and the kids participated in circus activities--games, decorating balloons.... It was so cute and made me really look forward to Delaney and Elliot being in preschool. Delaney was a trooper but definitely was totally exhausted by the end of the day. She thought that the clowns were a little scary, but who doesn't think that clowns are scary?! She loved playing with the Play-Doh (she could barely reach the table!) and balloons.