Thursday, July 24, 2014
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Saturday Snapshot Take Two
Snapshots from our week: I think the theme might be "cool summer days = lots of outside play"
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| those eyelashes |
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| this is where he spends his days....hence the lack of pictures of this guy |
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| he insisted on wearing his hat like this and immediately began flirting with an older girl in a mini skirt |
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| finally perfected no bake cookies...took about 3 years of failed attempts |
Friday, July 18, 2014
Laundry Day
For some reason adding one more member to our family has tripled my laundry. And Sawyer actually doesn't even need outfit changes very often so I'm really stumped at how this has happened. So, anyways I have been having the kids help me with laundry for quite awhile and now that they are getting older they are actually helpful especially Rilyn.
They have been required to sort their baskets on the days I do laundry and Rilyn is very efficient so now she has to help Ryder if I'm busy. After that, they put whatever load we are doing in the washer. Of course, they get to help me push buttons because that is the best part of laundry day!
Last week, Rilyn and Ryder put all the laundry in the dryer, which is a little challenging since our machines are stacked. But, with a little team work and 30 minutes later the clothes were ready to get dry!
It's true that it is faster right now to do everything by myself, but it's already changing with Rilyn and she is super helpful. I didn't really have a choice with her because she has always wanted to help me rather than play with toys. But, it's paying off! Other than the laundry, they both are in charge of feeding the dogs and of course keeping their toys picked up.
I love that they always want to be doing whatever Tyler and I are doing even if it does take more time. I know the day will come too quickly when that will change!
They have been required to sort their baskets on the days I do laundry and Rilyn is very efficient so now she has to help Ryder if I'm busy. After that, they put whatever load we are doing in the washer. Of course, they get to help me push buttons because that is the best part of laundry day!
Last week, Rilyn and Ryder put all the laundry in the dryer, which is a little challenging since our machines are stacked. But, with a little team work and 30 minutes later the clothes were ready to get dry!
I love that they always want to be doing whatever Tyler and I are doing even if it does take more time. I know the day will come too quickly when that will change!
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Sawyer at 2 months
Sawyer turned 2 months on July 3rd, the same day Henry was born - they are exactly 2 months apart. Sawyer really seemed to turn from an infant into a baby this month.
Sawyer has been fairly inconsistent with sleeping this last month. I never know what to expect. He is not sleeping as well as he was last month. He REALLY wants to suck his thumb so for the majority of the night he smacks himself in his face with his fists hoping to get his thumb in his mouth. I have no clue why this is so hard for babies to figure out. Rilyn also struggled with it. We swaddle him to help keep his hands away from his face but even Tyler's super tight swaddle can't keep him swaddle anymore as he is getting too strong and the wombie makes him mad...very mad. So, we are doing whatever works at the moment. For the most part he is falling asleep around 9 (still way later than I like) and staying asleep until 1. After that, he is usually up at least every 2 hours. Naps are either in the swing or on me and lasting no longer than 20 - 30 minutes other than his first morning nap which is a full glorious hour. Sleep has never been my strong suit as a mom and I can admit that; however, the kids turn out to be good sleepers :) Rilyn and Ryder both sleep well at night and take great naps so I can't be doing everything wrong I guess.
Sawyer is becoming less fussy in general. He is starting to like toys and watching his siblings. He also loves listening the the shower and the vacuum. So, right now it's praise for the small things a vacuumed floor and a hot shower! He also loves to coo and smile. And he loves to be outside either in the stroller or carrier as long as they are moving. Evenings are becoming less frustrating. He still starts getting fussy around 5 but is pretty consolable until about 7. He falls asleep around 9 after a lot of work.
He is nursing every 2 hours at least during the day. He still hasn't taken a bottle. We've tried giving it to him while in the bouncy seat and have tried letting Rilyn do it. I'm not quite sure how to get this boy to take a bottle, but he better be figuring it out since school starts in little under a month and I really need a haircut!
At his 2 month check-up he was weighing 13 lbs 5.5 oz (80%) and his height was 23 7/8 inches (85%). He is bigger than Ryder at 2 months but smaller than Rilyn. Ha, I think Rilyn is going to be bigger than her little brothers! He is doing great and the pediatrician is impressed with his head control and neck strength.
We do love the little boy and still enjoy watching the kids bond with him and love on him. I can't believe how much he is changing and growing. His smile and coos seriously melt my heart. Although the lack of sleep is hard I'm loving having a baby in the house again.
He does have his classic grumpy sauce face on in these pictures!
Sawyer has been fairly inconsistent with sleeping this last month. I never know what to expect. He is not sleeping as well as he was last month. He REALLY wants to suck his thumb so for the majority of the night he smacks himself in his face with his fists hoping to get his thumb in his mouth. I have no clue why this is so hard for babies to figure out. Rilyn also struggled with it. We swaddle him to help keep his hands away from his face but even Tyler's super tight swaddle can't keep him swaddle anymore as he is getting too strong and the wombie makes him mad...very mad. So, we are doing whatever works at the moment. For the most part he is falling asleep around 9 (still way later than I like) and staying asleep until 1. After that, he is usually up at least every 2 hours. Naps are either in the swing or on me and lasting no longer than 20 - 30 minutes other than his first morning nap which is a full glorious hour. Sleep has never been my strong suit as a mom and I can admit that; however, the kids turn out to be good sleepers :) Rilyn and Ryder both sleep well at night and take great naps so I can't be doing everything wrong I guess.
Sawyer is becoming less fussy in general. He is starting to like toys and watching his siblings. He also loves listening the the shower and the vacuum. So, right now it's praise for the small things a vacuumed floor and a hot shower! He also loves to coo and smile. And he loves to be outside either in the stroller or carrier as long as they are moving. Evenings are becoming less frustrating. He still starts getting fussy around 5 but is pretty consolable until about 7. He falls asleep around 9 after a lot of work.
He is nursing every 2 hours at least during the day. He still hasn't taken a bottle. We've tried giving it to him while in the bouncy seat and have tried letting Rilyn do it. I'm not quite sure how to get this boy to take a bottle, but he better be figuring it out since school starts in little under a month and I really need a haircut!
At his 2 month check-up he was weighing 13 lbs 5.5 oz (80%) and his height was 23 7/8 inches (85%). He is bigger than Ryder at 2 months but smaller than Rilyn. Ha, I think Rilyn is going to be bigger than her little brothers! He is doing great and the pediatrician is impressed with his head control and neck strength.
We do love the little boy and still enjoy watching the kids bond with him and love on him. I can't believe how much he is changing and growing. His smile and coos seriously melt my heart. Although the lack of sleep is hard I'm loving having a baby in the house again.
He does have his classic grumpy sauce face on in these pictures!
Saturday Snapshots
Just some snapshots from our Saturday!
Some things not pictured below: Ryder had his first swim lesson with Tyler and apparently wanted nothing to do with the instruction ha, he wanted to just dive in and swim on his own. Also, it's a perfect evening with homemade cobbler, decaf coffee, and a thunderstorm rolling through....ahh love summer storms in the mountains!
Nap with mom on the couch
Helmets that are too big
Both feet off the ground = progress
Cooking with daddy
Some things not pictured below: Ryder had his first swim lesson with Tyler and apparently wanted nothing to do with the instruction ha, he wanted to just dive in and swim on his own. Also, it's a perfect evening with homemade cobbler, decaf coffee, and a thunderstorm rolling through....ahh love summer storms in the mountains!
Nap with mom on the couch
Helmets that are too big
Cooking with daddy
Sunday, July 6, 2014
4th of July Weekend
Our 4th of July weekend didn't start off with a bang it started off with a BABY! Jason and Stacey welcomed baby Henry into the world late on July 3rd so we headed off to the hospital on Friday morning to meet the new little guy.
He is adorable and I am completely in love. I can't wait to watch him grow.
Later in the day we had some family and friends over. We planned on letting the kids swim and play on the water slide but it ended up being stormy and a little chilly in the afternoon. But, they still got to enjoy sparklers and dessert so they were happy.
On Saturday, we had dinner with some friends we hadn't seen in awhile and then Sunday was a recovery day that ended in popsicles. Over all, a GREAT weekend. And lucky for us, Tyler got Monday off too so we have one more day to enjoy!
He is adorable and I am completely in love. I can't wait to watch him grow.
Later in the day we had some family and friends over. We planned on letting the kids swim and play on the water slide but it ended up being stormy and a little chilly in the afternoon. But, they still got to enjoy sparklers and dessert so they were happy.
On Saturday, we had dinner with some friends we hadn't seen in awhile and then Sunday was a recovery day that ended in popsicles. Over all, a GREAT weekend. And lucky for us, Tyler got Monday off too so we have one more day to enjoy!
Friday, July 4, 2014
Obsessed
I might just be a little obsessed with the newest addition to our household. Everytime I'm holding him I end up taking a gazillion pictures.
I can't help that he is so dang cute!
Actually all 3 are pretty dang cute!
I can't help that he is so dang cute!
Actually all 3 are pretty dang cute!
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