Wedding Weekend

My cousin Jamie got married last weekend. We had some trouble getting out the door on time.... we had a missing a Driver's Licence to find, broken light bulbs, a baby that wants to be held All. The. Time. And a 3-year-old who wanted painted toenails. . . (all while we are trying to pack and eat lunch and get out the door).

We realized that it was pretty quiet in the bathroom (Reese's last known whereabouts). And we found him like that with a bottle of Mommy's nail polish! He actually didn't do too bad of a job, haha! He did get in trouble just since he could make a mess that way if it spilled or got on clothes, but I don't think he was trying to be naughty. We just told him he needs to ask for help if wants that (and Mommy has to put her fingernail polish out of reach!) I handled him with care; I just cleaned it up, and then fixed it for him. (He wanted them painted so bad, I don't feel right telling him it's "a girl thing" or anything like that. If girls can play with trucks, Reese can paint his toenails when he's three.) Of course Clayton wanted to be included, so we all three had matching red toenails for the wedding!

Wyatt was happy to see Grandma Dianne and enjoyed her doing "Little Piggies" (as always)

It was more fun once we got to the reception and the boys could play (there was a nice, enclosed, outdoor area) and dance. For supper they ate applesauce that Mommy packed and probably half their body weight in goldfish crackers. (They also had a snack in church during the wedding).. and of course cake!

Wyatt did really well and even allowed us to stay up way past his bedtime by letting me wear him. He even fell asleep despite the loud band!

Photobombed by Aunt Amy!

Sound asleep while Mommy is dancing

The Boys' Rooms

Well, it might have taken a while, but we finally did it! Clayton and Reese moved downstairs to their basement bedroom in January of this year and we finally got everything more the way we want it, decoration-wise. We were sort of waiting on Reese to be potty trained to buy him a "big" (twin) bed and move him out of the toddler bed, and that finally happened at the end of July. So we have everything all set up the way we imagined it! (We did this while the boys were at the Caboose Cabin for two days).

We also got the letters for Wyatt's name hung up, and that room is now a little more dedicated to being his room instead of the older two's. We did this just before he turned 6 months old!

Daddy hanging the letters

We hung up the cross Great Grandma Erna had made for him for his baptism

Finished product

Swinging IS fun

On Sunday evening, Wyatt finally decided he might like the swing outside. I think being able to sit so well unassisted is what helps the most. I don't think that swing is very comfy for a little baby!

Sitting tall and looking proud!

Wee! Fun!

Driveway Races

This is one way the boys have been spending their time last week. I think they miss playing with each other when they are separated at preschool. 

Wyatt is eating!

Wyatt has been working on his eating skills for a few weeks now and he really enjoys his food! (You know "they" don't want you to start solids till 6 months old now...already different from when Clayton was a baby!) We've even gotten some practice with a sippy cup (trying to work in some prune juice to help regulate things... he's doing much better after about 4 or 5 days of it and let me know by having a blow out diaper while we were out and about running errands tonight).

Working on cup skills

Sharing an avocado with Harvey, about 1 1/2 weeks ago

Sweet Potato mess!

Last Daycare Day

The little girl, BryLee, that I have been watching for daycare since last July had her last day on Friday (8/14). It was bittersweet time to say goodbye but also move forward with new things. It's been fun watching her grow over the past year, and I was sure glad that Reese had someone to play with while Clayton was at preschool. But now Wyatt will get to take an afternoon nap in his own crib and maybe mommy will actually get something done (like clean the kitchen) during the day!

Sharing a Popsicle treat together one last time

All those crazy kiddos!

So now, during the morning while the boys are at school it is just me and the babies (Wyatt of course and Harvey, 10 months)! So we can focus on doing fun baby things like take a morning nap and eat baby food!! haha.

Back To School!

Today is the first day of Preschool for Clayton and Reese!

Clayton has a new teacher, Miss Barlow this year (but the same classroom and a few of the same classmates, too!) Clayton struggled to fall asleep last night (too excited I guess) it was probably around 10:00 pm before he settled down and fell asleep! Hopefully he is not too tired for school, but I sense a nap coming this afternoon. . .  He is a seasoned preschool attendee and he is looking forward to playing with blocks!

Reese has Mrs. Ecklund for a teacher (and I'm glad that he has a more experienced teacher as he can be quite the handful!) He's had a hard time the last few days at home, I think he is a little nervous about going and has been acting out. He actually told me one morning last week that he didn't want to miss me. Last night when I excitedly announced that there was school tomorrow, his initial reaction was to cover his face. So I know he is having some big feelings about this, but I've done my best to validate and reassure him and he was excited to go this morning, no tears!

"I want to be a plane" he said - haha