big boys

caleb is so stinkin big.




and then theres this kid :)

Birthday Bash

Our wonderful neighbor, Miss Grace, turned three this week! Our family got to attend her birthday party at the Little Gym, and Owen had such a wonderful time! He loved the activities at the Little Gym and got more and more comfortable with the other kids. Most of the kiddos were 3 or 4, so he didnt quite understand what was going on. Still, he loved it! It was fun to sit back and watch him enjoy himself. He sat at the table and ate with the rest of the kiddos. What a big boy! And even though he didnt eat the cupcakes (egg allergy), he had a fabulous sugar rush from licking off the icing! I love this kid :)

Too Much

I just found Caleb standing up in his crib, and it's too much to take in! I was so shocked when Owen stood up in his crib for the first time, but having 2 kiddos on their feet is a bit overwhelming. Caleb has been walking along the furniture, crawling like a maniac all over the house, and is now a crib-stander. Currently, he is making laps around the kitchen while I type in the living room. Really?? At 8 months old?! Heavens!

Nathan and I are headed out to Alamo Draft House tonight for a date. It's long overdue and I'm super excited! I have the greatest husband in the world, in case you were unaware.

Here are 2 goofy videos to entertain you.

Deseperate

Im sick. Like, pretty dang sick. I dont think I have strep throat, but my throat hasnt hurt this bad in a long time. Im super congested, coughing, and just dont feel good. But heres the deal- Friday and Saturday are Nathans days home, which means I can be social. And, clearly, Im desperate for a social life! So, although I felt miserable yesterday, I had breakfast, lunch, and dinner with different girlfriends! Today Im having lunch out, and this evening Nathan and I are going on a date. We planned it weeks ago and have a sitter scheduled. Sickness cant ruin things like this for me! If I could reschedule them, sure, I would. But stay at home moms have to understand where Im coming from... If I have the opportunity to get out of the house, Im going! Sick or healthy, rain or shine :)

engaged!!

Thats right folks, my beautiful sister is engaged!! She is going to marry Todd, a wonderful man who loves her beyond measure. They make a wonderful couple and I couldnt be more excited for her! I got to be part of the planning, decorating, and organizing, and I enjoyed every second. Here are a few pictures from the fabulous weekend. Todd even brought my parents and his family to join in the celebration! So great!

Showers

Ok, I'll admit it. I'm not incredibly fond of showers. But let me explain- I've always had long hair, and drying and straightening takes a good while. When I'm working out and sweating, showering is a must. But when I'm inside with the boys, like I've been the past few days... Eh. That leads me to today. Owen and Caleb went down for their nap at the same time, so i thought I would lay down with them. Caleb ended up waking up early, so I got up instead. I figured it was the perfect time to shower, since Owen would sleep for another good hour. Owen was sound asleep and Caleb was playing with toys in the bathroom. So, I step into the shower and get my hair wet. The moment I am entirely soaking wet, Caleb falls while crawling and lands face first on the hard floor. He started wailing, and I tried my best to soothe him from the shower. And alas, Owen wakes up in his crib and starts screaming "iPad...iPad..." seriously??? I rushed through my shower, shaving way too fast with a new razor, and picked up Caleb so he would stop crying. He returned to his happy self, Owen went back to sleep, and I'm soaked and stressed. Clean? Yes. Currently, Caleb and I are playing in the closet (it's huge), so that Owen can sleep for a while. Calebs playful screeching is loud enough to wake up the neighbors. Ugh. Now is it clear why showering is not currently a priority in my life??? To get a relaxing shower, I either have to get a babysitter or do it when the boys go down at night...and id rather sleep :)


Ps- my sister got engaged! Pics and blog soon.

Motherhood

I love being a mom. But just recently I've had to laugh at all of the crazy things that come with motherhood. A while ago, i was searching for my cell phone, only to find it shoved into one of Owens toys in the toy box. This morning while i was on the treadmill, it started making a weird noise. I got off and checked it out to find my nail file had been shoved into a crack of the treadmill. Wonder who? While cleaning out my purse this afternoon, I found a ziploc bag full of peas that I made for Owen to have last Saturday when we went out for dinner. I wouldn't trade it for the world :)