Beat

Laney and Elliot had dental appointments this morning---and yes, I was lucky enough to take all three kids to the appointments by myself. And yes, it was exhausting. Summary: Laney was super cooperative and wonderful. Elliot wouldn't open his mouth for a good 15 minutes and threw a mini-fit because he was given a 'baby toy'. And Louisa cried / fussed for about 75% of the time. Oh, and a man in the waiting room asked me if Elliot or his sister had cut his hair and I got to tell him that his mother actually butchered his hair. Overall, I think that everything went pretty well.

Since it was another beautiful, beautiful day, we then headed to Lampe Park in Gardnerville where the kids happily played for 3 1/2 hours! My heart was in my throat for a lot of the time--Elliot will climb up on all and any bars--many of which were far, far above my head. I was so worried that he was going to fall--and I know that it's inevitable-he will fall someday, but I find the whole thing terrifying.

When we got home, Laney and Elliot vegged out on the couch and watched a little TV---I love it how they always sit so close to each other---so sweet. Their little faces were even a little pink from being in the sun all day--I guess that a little Vitamin D can't hurt!

Squishy Turtle

Louisa has a favorite toy--the 'Squishy Turtle' book (given to her by her Uncle Mat and Aunt Rebecca!). She loves all of the different textures and crinkly sounds and apparently it tastes good too! She laughs and smiles when she even sees the book coming her way. Laney has picked up on how much Louisa likes the book and looks for it anytime that Louisa starts to fret---it's pretty cute.

Winter Beach Day

We're getting a little taste of Spring this week. The weather was beautiful today-sunny, still and around 60 degrees, so the kids and I headed up to Sand Harbor for the day. I definitely had my hands full with all three kids, but we had a great time. It was wonderful to see Laney and Elliot run around on the beach---they played, played and played for 2 1/2 hours. Louisa was a little fussy but did well once I put her in the front carrier--I guess there's nothing quite like being snuggled against mommy!


The beach was beautiful and I felt wonderful after getting some fresh air and sunshine.

Love

Now this is love!





Louisa loves, loves, loves her big brother and the feeling is mutual. Elliot tells me that 'Laweezy not mommy's baby, my baby'. He always wants to hold her and snuggle with her. When they're sitting next to each other in the jogging stroller and Louisa starts to cry, Elliot immediately grabs and holds her little hand. And Louisa laughs and smiles at everything that Elliot does--she thinks that he's absolutely hilarious! They're so cute together.

The Best

There are certainly things that we don't have. But when I look at a picture like this, I am totally reminded that I have absolutely everything that is important.

Mommy Made

I fed her while she was growing inside of my belly and have breastfed her since she was born, so I honestly had mixed feelings about Louisa starting 'solid' foods; while it will be nice to nurse her a little less as she continues to eat food, I kind of love it that she's been solely fed by her mommy. But she's ready....And if she winds up being the baby in our family, I expect that she'll often be ready for the next stage in her life long before I am.

We gave Miss Louisa her first bites of rice cereal tonite and she LOVED it. Delaney hated it. Elliot liked it so-so. But Louisa LOVES it and obviously is so ready for food. Mixed feelings about that... My baby is growing up.

The Mishap

No, Elliot did not shave his own head and no, his mother is not on drugs-just exhausted! Well, at least he's not 13---or even 6 years old. Louisa was screaming in the exersaucer, Delaney was running around the house and Elliot was sitting in the seat for---oh, about 5 seconds, so I decided to go for it-and give him a 'haircut'. I forgot the guard. Obviously. It'll grow back, right?