Mother's Day

I knew yesterday would be difficult for Tom and didn't expect or want much.  He somehow managed to plan the perfect day.  A picnic in Presidio Park... Sushi for dinner... Cake for dessert... AND I got to sleep in and didn't change one diaper!  I'm a lucky girl.

Our day: Love that we caught a few of their battles but certainly wish we captured one picture where we all looked happy/normal!   

 

Hayden - Ten Months

Hayden is walking around like an old pro now!  In two weeks she went from 3 steps, to 5, to walking across the room.  People at the playground always watch her in amazement.  We have a routine she loves - She walks to the stairs, goes up and over the bridge alone and then waits for me to take her down the slide.  She's wearing a 3-6 month dress in the pictures below, so I know they wonder how a little peanut is moving so well!  We do too.

She's still feisty and crabby, but when she wrinkles up her nose and giggles (fast breaths through her nose), all is forgiven. 

The ear-tugging has stopped, and we have a new bedtime routine where I put her in before she falls asleep and sing Itsy Bitsy Spider 853 times (She was falling asleep in Tom's arms and I think she was a bit ticked to wake up and find herself in there, and figured torturing us every hour would be sufficient punishment).  It seems to be working and she's been sleeping through the night again.  If she does get up, it's maybe once or twice for her pacifier. Of course, the nights she sleeps well, Cole is up for water, his blankets, or a bathroom run but that's a story for another time.  We're tired, we'll manage. When the next tooth starts coming in and the ear-tugging begins again, sure we'll be back to square one!

First word: Yeah - LOVE when she answers questions with it.
First wave: April 25th - Cole had a dentist appointment and she waved at everyone.  Hasn't done it since!
Likes: Being held, sitting in toy bins, following Cole around, eating anything and everything (including furniture and paper), books
Dislikes: Being ignored

Cinco de Mayo

I wouldn't have been able to make it to Tom's mom's service if it weren't for my parents, Mike, Sarah, Tommy and Jen.  Friday morning Jen came over with Avery and Owen to watch Cole and Hayden, while Mike took me to the airport.  He then went over to the other terminal, picked up my mom and took her to the house.  My mom relieved Jen (Four kids! 3 and Under! 45 minutes! Alone!!) and stayed with Cole and Hayden until Sarah picked me up from the airport on Sunday afternoon.  I was gone 51 hours, but it took a village and I am so very grateful I was able to be in Florida with Tom, Bernard and Justin. 

It wasn't nearly enough, but we had Mike, Sarah and Tommy over last night for a little Cinco de Mayo fiesta to thank them.  Jen wasn't feeling well and stayed home, but the empty house was probably just what she needed!

Art Walk

This afternoon we went to Little Italy with Aunt Sarah and Emerson - The festival had a fantastic children's area we spent quite a bit of time in!

5 Days Later...

Quite the pro!  Best part of the whole video?  She's rocking a shirt/short set meant for 3 month olds! 

Trying to Keep Busy

Yesterday we went to Sierra's 2nd birthday party.  Cole had a great time playing on the playground and stuffing his face with cupcakes.  Later in the evening we went to Avery's house.  Her 'little' brother Owen was born January 11th.  Can't wait to show him some of these pictures when he's a linebacker on the high school football team!