Birthday Boy

Last night my baby boy went to sleep the last time to be chronologically a baby. Then he woke up as this, momma's big boy!

Today will be pretty chill with the standard routine, but with a few extra toys from family which greeted him when we woke up.

Currently Nolan

I sit here typing this on the eve of his first huge milestone of turning one year. Wowwee, how did that happen? I am excited and sad, all mixed together for this day. It is interesting to see how he has changed into this growing individual and the freedom from the constant care we started out at.

Recent Musings 

When standing and only holding on to one thing...as soon as its not within reach, he'll immediately plunk his butt down to safety.

Loves to roll cars on the floor.

Enjoys climbing up and down his sisters trampoline.

Bangs most toys on the table.

Quietly has transitioned away from a bottle and enjoys sippy cups.

Holds and eats his own fruit pouch.

Finds fun in the crawl tunnel.

Currently in a biting phase. He'll nip at your clothes/skin or furniture when he's frustrated.

Wearing mostly 12 month clothes and size 3 diapers.

Throws a fit when sister takes away his food or sippy.

Doesn't enjoy diaper or clothing changes and fights them with rolling over in mid process.

Currently Eliza

It occurred to me that I should write down some things about Eliza for prosperity sake as I know I'll want to know some of these Eliza-isms later on down the road.

Speech
Ay nane = Air Plane
Ee ub = Get Up
Pee Bah = Peanut Butter
Done = Phone
Dee Dee = TV
Duck = Stuck
Docks = Socks
Ee Naw = Evan

Recent Musings
A new maniacal laugh
Coloring on the TV
Jumping off the trampoline and on to the couch
Eating snow whenever she can, even if its from the bottom of her boots
Wrestling with her brother
LOVES cereal
Requests Jake and the Neverland Pirates whenever she can
When talking to grandparents, will take the phone and give a house tour so they can see everything
Likes to tear apart her bed each day and toss bedding on the floor
Requests her friends Evan and Dorothy

Party Prep Sneak Peak

We had a snow day here with the -19 degree temps...which meant a lot of cabin fever to fill. So I tried my hand at the Canon paper craft side and spent WAY too much time working on these. But I liked how they turned out and it was actually a little bit addicting as you precisely cut out each part and pre-assemble each to then go together for the final piece. 

They actually have quite a selection of things you can print and build at home. You can find the polar bear download here. Bow-tie was my own personal addition :)

I do recommend spring loaded Fiskars scissors along with Tacky Glue that you apply with a fine artist bruch for all those tiny glue folds. 

Times Like These...

It is during these months where I think I miss home the most. In my attempts of trying to tame my fabric stash, I came across some particular samples. They were bought for me while I was down in San Diego on vacation last summer. It was a special time for me since it was a trip with just myself and Nolan. I didn't have any real agenda to fulfill and it was a time to just bond with my mother.

Right now, I am looking at about 5-6 inches of snow on the ground. My house needs some serious TLC in the cleaning dept, but will have to wait until things warm up and we can air the place out. Back home, people are walking around in shirts and shorts while on the beach in 80 degree temps for January.

There is something very comforting about being back home to where I can easily slip into a comfortable routine. I know where everything is to travel to. There are lots of free things to do outside, and the taco shops are almost always 24 hours. Going back home is a process of having to fly to a larger airport which then gets me to San Diego and also finding the extra cash for the ticket. Eliza is too old now to fly on one of our laps which only increases the cost of us ALL going out as a family.

Right now, I don't know when I'll be back home again, but I am anxiously awaiting the visit from my mom come spring time to bring some of that sun and nice weather with her :)

From the Sewing Machine

I decided to get a little crafty while the kids were put to bed by Mr. G last night. This clearance Garanimals top is a bit big for Nolan, but that just means we'll get extra time out of my efforts!

Mid Week Confessions and Catch up

Yes, I know its been awhile, butletmeexplain....


1. What I thought I was milking to get out of going to church on Sunday turned into a trip to the ER that afternoon....with one husband and TWO kids.

2. I got to have a whooping cough test done which involves a wire rod with a swab stuck 4-5 inches up.each.nose. I do not recommend it, even for those who love to Netipot.

3. I ask the receptionist to black out my weight on the discharge paperwork after a doctor's appointment...only then to peek and make out the numbers through the sharpie.

4. I may or may not play with the kids toys after they go to bed and build things like this...

  

5. I have the largest pile of missing kid socks.

6. With this horrible cough, it has caused me to pee myself a little when a fit hits me. I may have also used breast pads as a quick fix until I got home.

7. I would pay good money if someone invented a high chair that had an industrial strength wet/dry shop vac built in.

8. I am an unconscious bed hog according to Mr. G.

9. I sometimes will try and get a little more time out of a diaper when we are out of the house and the poop is an all contained nugget that I can just let fall out into the trash. Because I swear, they do it right after I've changed them and about to walk into the daycare.

10. Still struggling or being content of the thought of never going through the baby chapter again...seems exciting and then depressing when someone posts newborn hospital pictures on facebook.