tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31145627707371192632024-03-05T02:37:51.868-08:00Barker's MommyObservations and Learnings through my adventures in MommyhoodShara Lynn Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00417041166435685988noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114562770737119263.post-49924093571412658762019-01-26T06:59:00.002-08:002019-01-26T07:00:25.648-08:00Meet BeauWell, it’s been nearly 2 years since my last finished post and the reason why is pretty simple: I had another baby! It was another difficult journey to get him, but that’s another story.<br />
Meet our Beau:<br />
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Beau joined our family last spring and was only 6.5hrs past his due date! This sweet boy has taken to his role as the youngest brother quite well. He is easy going, puts up with older brother shenanigans (they’re a bit obsessed with him) and has even started wrestling on his own. Ha<br />
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Now that he is exploring the world (on his own terms, do not try to hold him down, even if it’s just to change a diaper) and gaining independence, I’m finding it easier to get our home learning projects in, adventure outside with the kids and even take on some projects just for me. Like this blog for example. ;)<br />
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Life with three boys is never boring. And I am very blessed by how much they love each other. (And enjoy matching!)<br />
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Beckett is full of imagination, Beau is a happy explorer, and Barker loves to learn. Our house is full of Disney, Super-heroes, books, art projects, legos, snacks and tons of photos.<br />
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So now you’re basically filled in. Let’s see if I can have a few more entries in 2019. :DShara Lynn Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00417041166435685988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114562770737119263.post-4382370733064508792017-03-17T18:55:00.004-07:002017-03-17T19:00:37.277-07:00Happy St. Patrick's Day!We have certainly kept ourselves busy today as we celebrated St. Patrick's' Day and the color green. :)
It started with Green Eggs that were well received by our Little egg lovers.
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Then we watched the Veggie Tales video about St. Patrick. I highly recommend it. :)
Next up was our painting project with the color green!
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Naturally bath time followed. ;)
The boys wore green and pulled different Shenanigans.
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And we even squeezed in some brownie making with green sprinkles on top.
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Barker has informed me that brownies are his favorite! He also told me that Daddy doesn't like chocolate but he does like ham salad. I suppose that's a good substitute...
Oh and after the kids went to bed, this Momma topped the homemade brownies with mint chocolate chip ice cream. Yum.
So, it was a tiring day, but a good one. I love having something to celebrate. :)
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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Moving to Indiana I anticipated our first winter back in ACTUAL winter would be rough. But I have to say, I'm still enjoying it! <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXj8voNStp8elq67kL0eAQUvKeHQArDX9FY56LW3ns-Zbch29fNOYZ4a0X55G8fNtxSrSZ3gp4kgu3CGd4ZIOGKFfdzGA4tpHP6APfDdbulY_6VuM1UBKbgygLMIf3imuV8j6FQm5Xdv_z/s1600/IMG_9971e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>In all honesty, we haven't gotten too much snow and ice, just a couple weeks in early December. I have missed the sun a couple times, but never enough to regret our decision to move back. As January was ending I actually got a little sad that we hadn't seen more snow! But, I know that Indiana can get dumped on in February, so I was hopeful. ;) <br />
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Last week there was rumor we would get a little snow, but when it actually started falling and STICKING on Wednesday, I was excited! Knowing it wouldn't last long (just two days later they expected it to get back to the 50's again) I suited up the kids and we went out in the snow. =)<br />
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It was actually a pretty warm snow. Perfect for play and silliness.<br />
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We even attempted a snowman! haha<br />
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Then, a few days later, it was warm, in the 60's and I got to run outside!!<br />
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It was seriously beautiful outside and just the perfect temp to be running and enjoying the sunny day with a slight breeze. There were so many kids and bikes and lots of laughter. I felt like I was running through a suburban movie set. Seriously, it was perfect. <br />
(And after playing outside, the boys took 2.5hr naps!!)<br />
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We even got in a little family walk on Sunday as it started to cool back down again.<br />
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So it may seem silly, but now I love February in Indiana too. I'm loving that the unpredictable weather can give us something as magical as snow and something that soothing a warm sunny day for play, all in the same week. <br />
I know I've complained about the weather not being able to make up its mind in the past, but I'm actually pretty into the unpredictably of it! For February at least. Come Spring, I want more warm days for running and playing outside. ;)<br />
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I brought up the few items we had and Barker was very excited. It didn't seem to make a big difference in our big house though. Then I remembered we hadn't done an art project this week and I still had a bag of valentine stickers and paper, so we decided to make our own decorations!
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Both boys seemed to enjoy the project.
Barker liked counting hearts and then became obsessed with the glue stick.
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Beckett drew a little on the paper but had more fun digging in the crayons and spilling them all over.
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(Yes, I let him stay in his sleeper all day.)
Then it was time to hang up our decorations! Barker helped me decide where to hang them.
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It was a fun and silly morning.
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Then (after nap time) we made the valentine cookies I got earlier this week! Of course, Barker couldn't wait and was eager to help.
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And Beckett woke up just as they finished baking.
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Yummy!
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What is even more amazing is that Barker helped me clean up! (His shadow was there too ;))
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So I am now ending the day with a decorated house and clean dishes.
Happy Friday to me!
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I was able to think more clearly with the kiddos in the morning and had waaay more patience with them. In turn, they played nicely together all morning! </div>
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I'm feeling productive (making calls, setting up appointments, going on a play date, working on laundry and a splash of dishes).</div>
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And you know what else is awesome about sleep? It works well on toddlers and babies too! Barker (for the first time in maybe a week) actually feel asleep at nap time instead of wondering around his room and sneaking out to the hallway! I'm predicting he'll be able to follow directions much easier this evening.</div>
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All this to say, I love sleep. I think I'll try to continue this trend... </div>
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#morningperson </div>Shara Lynn Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00417041166435685988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114562770737119263.post-12714350340152615292017-01-03T13:53:00.002-08:002017-02-03T17:35:35.848-08:00Meh DaysToday is a day where I am having a hard time feeling motivated to get anything done. Every time I've actually managed to get myself to the kitchen to clean, I've been interrupted by someone. (Usually a cute little boy, sometimes a dog.)
So, today I think it's okay that my main accomplishments are feeding the children, putting some picture frames out where the Christmas stuff was, and putting some currains on the rod that Brett hung last week.
Brett is cooking tonight, and for now, neither kid is crying. I also just survived two days of a sick 3yr old (stomach issues) and an active 1yr old, so I think it's okay.
I'll be productive tomorrow.
Oops, the 1yr old is crying for a snack. Gotta go!
Happy New Year.
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Barker thinks it's just a fun game, but in reality, it's accomplishing so much!<br />
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<b>1. He gets used to wearing a mask</b> <br />
(<i>because toddlers don't like to keep hats, masks, sunglasses etc on their heads for too long)</i><br />
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<b>2. He becomes comfortable and familiar with the concept of Trick-or-Treating</b> <br />
<i>(He is typically pretty shy)</i><br />
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<b>3. He practices good manners and is taught what is expected from him</b><br />
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I often try to prepare Barker for new situations, but there are also many times I don't even think about what is completely new to him because to me, it seems normal. How can I expect Barker to follow directions in a new setting when everything is new and overwhelming to him? <br />
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Back when Barker was an infant, I read an article about practicing opening presents and saying thank you whenever Christmas and birthdays are coming up. Basically, teaching your child to be grateful and thankful and not make faces if they don't like whatever is in the package. Now that Barker is just shy of 3, I can actually execute this idea!<br />
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First, I peaked his interest by putting masks on his stuffed animals. (And Little Brother)<br />
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Then we got out his new bucket. (Thank you McDonald's!)<br />
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Next, I set up the closet door like a house. I told Barker to knock on the door and say, "trick-or-treat" then I would give him pretend candy. After receiving the candy, he would say, "thank you," and I'd close the door.<br />
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At first he just stood there. So I prompted to get him to talk to me a little. He also thought it was super fun to pretend Legos are candy and to put them in the bucket. <br />
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Next, I let Barker be the person at the door and I was the trick-or-treater. This is where he really had fun. He liked answering the door and putting candy in my bucket. Then, I started acting whiney, mean or demanding. I taught him to say, "no candy for you" if I was not nice. Naturally, that then became his favorite part. haha<br />
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So there you go, we practiced our manners and discovered what trick-or-treating is all about. Barker has a new favorite game, and hopefully he won't be too shy as he goes out on the 31st. <br />
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Now, let's keep our fingers crossed that he is happy to be Gekko that day! Lately, he has started to choose Catboy over Gekko, but the costume is already ordered! lol We'll practice dressing up once it arrives...<br />
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In the end I didn't let it bother me too much. But, I wondered, what does sleeping through the night even look like for a one month old? Is my infant supposed to be sleeping 12 hours already even though I'm nursing?<br />
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Getting my little one to sleep through the night became this momentous task and finally, by 9 months I got him to sleep through the night. It took some work, but we got there.<br />
Naturally, it ended shortly after he turned one and he's never been the best sleeper. He is now almost 3 and still wakes up almost every night. (Not necessarily crying, but he just doesn't want to be alone.)<br />
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When baby number 2 came along, people asked different questions. I actually can't remember anyone asking me if he was sleeping through the night etc.<br />
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I did get a lot of strangers mentioning how I had my hands full when they saw me wearing an infant and holding the hand of a 2 year old, but that was mainly it.<br />
(I just want to formally apologize here for any time I may have said that to someone over the course of my life. Personally, I love big families and kids close in age, so whenever I said it, I was coming from a place of "your heart must be overflowing" and thinking "I hope my hands are just as full one day." But after hearing it so many times, I totally understand how annoying it can get! It also feels a bit judgy.)<br />
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Anyway, I didn't put much pressure on sleeping through the night for baby 2. I guess I was just used to getting up anyway and nursing the baby back to sleep was easy compared to trying to get our toddler to sleep in his own bed or not wake up at 5:30am.<br />
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Beckett (babe #2) has also been a rather inconsistent sleeper too. He slept through the night a few times when he was 5 months old, but it never stuck. So, I just figured he must be going through growth spurts and teething and didn't worry too much about it. I knew he's get there eventually.<br />
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With #1 he woke up at the same times every night so I knew it was out of habit. #2 is all over the place so it's hard to know if he really needs to nurse or not. Especially because I know he has had to go through transitions like moving. Plus, I'd rather nurse him to help him sleep that give Tylenol when he's teething.<br />
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Anyway, all this to say... This week I decided it was finally time to really work on getting Beckett to sleep through the night. He is 11 months now so...he really shouldn't need to wake up at night.<br />
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Sunday night I went to bed ready to let him cry it out and push him to sleep then...nothing happened. He slept through the night all on his own! Not a peep!<br />
Monday- same thing.<br />
Tuesday- not a peep...<br />
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Now he has gone 5 nights in a row without waking up! Seriously! Apparently all I had to do was decide it was time and he just did it!<br />
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Whatever the case, I am thanking God for answering my prayers and enjoying this new sleeping through the night transition. (Also praying he'll keep it up!)<br />
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After a long week with Hubby out of town and a sick baby (most likely just a virus that is leaving him with a temp between 100-101) I decided to set my alarm and get up before the boys. I needed some alone time to start my day. Being a morning person, I find this especially helpful to start my day off on the right foot.</div>
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So I set my alarm for 6:15am. </div>
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Beckett woke up crying at 5:56am. I went in there, nursed him and got him back to sleep. By then it was already 6:15 so I went to the bathroom and started to think of what I would do with my alone time. (I had already read my Bible and prayed when the sickie baby had me up earlier in the morning.) </div>
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Unfortunately, I didn't even get to wash my hands before a little person had opened the bathroom door and groggily walked in. </div>
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Then he wanted to be held. I could tell he was still sleepy so I somehow convinced him we should go back to bed. I laid down with him for about 10 minutes when the baby let out a loud cry. Barker sat up and announced, "Beckett's waking up!" So I told him I was going to the baby and asked if he wanted to stay in bed. He did.</div>
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When I went into Beckett's room, the poor punkin was in the fetal position, facedown and whimpering. As soon as I picked him up I could tell his fever was back. </div>
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We made our way to the family room to rock and about a minute later we were joined by the 2.5yr old. It was about 6:45 by then.</div>
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For some reason I had a hard time waking up and keeping my eyes open this morning...</div>
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After lots of cries over minor incidents (like Mommy not allowing him to chew on the remote) Beckett got to go down for an early nap. </div>
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Say a prayer for the little guy and also that the toddler (who likes to chew on Beckett's teething rings and drink from his sippy cups) won't get sick too.</div>
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I think we are all looking forward to Daddy's return tomorrow morning.<br />
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On a Happier Note: After pretty much taking a potty training break this summer, Barker has initiated going to the potty all on his own twice in the last 24hrs!<br />
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This summer Barker has been playing with a little road from a Lego set. He loves to prop it up like a ramp and just run all his cars on it. He knows each piece and every single piece must be connected. He calls it his "path."<br />
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But as you can see, this path is small with only 3 tracks.</div>
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Yesterday, as he walked out of his office at the end of the work day, Brett declared Barker needed a new path. </div>
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So after getting shoes on and loading up into the van we headed out for a quick dinner and a family trip to Toys R Us.</div>
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Naturally, the first exciting thing we saw there was a giant Paw Patrol display.</div>
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No time for pictures with his favorite Characters though, these toys needed to be inspected.</div>
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We also saw Thomas and his interactive display.</div>
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Then we finally found the Hot Wheels aisle and some "paths" to try out right there!</div>
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After a little playing while Daddy selected the perfect starter set, it was time to take it home.</div>
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By the time we got home it was past 8:00 (bed time is usually 7:30) but Daddy & Barker were too excited to be thinking about bed times.</div>
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I quickly put the baby to bed and then we let Barker stay up playing with his new tracks and cars until 9. (He still asked for "five more minutes." ;)) </div>
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As I watched him jump with excitement and begin to experiment with the tracks and cars, I was happy to give him this special moment.</div>
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Staying up late on a summer night, building paths and playing cars with his Dad. :)</div>
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Then in the morning it felt like Christmas morning. Barker bounced on our bed asking if we could go play with the path. As I got up he cheered and then took off down the hallway. It was time to play with his special new toy.</div>
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The main event was a Sunday night dinner cruise on the <a href="http://www.bbriverboats.com/" target="_blank">BB Riverboats </a>in Cincinnati.<br />
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We invited family and close friends to join us as we dined and took in the city view on a 2.5hr riverboat ride.<br />
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Barker started out a bit wired and had us all over the boat looking at things. I then remembered he hadn't eaten anything since our early lunch.<br />
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Once he was fed he slowed down a <i>little</i>. Haha He did manage to sit through dinner and he was very sweet. But after that he was ready to explore and pull along Daddy, Mommy, Aunt Starla or anyone else that would come with him.<br />
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At least the boat wasn't too big, so it would have been hard to lose him. ;)<br />
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Beckett was wonderful! He happily visited with whoever wanted to hold him as he inspected their jewelry and got his cheeks kissed.<br />
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It's hard to believe how fussy (colic) and clingy he started out. He is so chilly and just happy now!<br />
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The food was pretty good, but the best part of the cruise was the view.<br />
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The weather was perfect. Not too hot, not too cool. Everyone was outside, chatting and taking pictures.<br />
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They also had some music. It wasn't much to really write about, but Mom & Dad did get in one impromptu dance. =)<br />
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Overall, it was a nice evening to enjoy with family and I think Mom had a happy birthday.<br />
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The boys were pretty tired by the end because it was 2hrs past their bedtime, but all things considered, I was happy with how well they did.<br />
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Now we can look forward to being together again with my parents and sisters on a Carnival Cruise in mid-September! At least then there will be plenty of places to roam and explore; also our room will be nearby for breaks. I can't wait!<br />
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While I do not have an actual "Bucket List" there are somethings I've always though would be fun to do and I hope to one day do them. One of the things on my mental to do wish list was to go to a recreational 2hr class and paint something. Last weekend, I finally did it!<br />
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My Mom turns 60 this week so we had an entire celebratory weekend. On Saturday, the girls got to go painting! Mom, myself and my two sisters. </div>
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None of us had done anything like this before so we were all excited and a little nervous. </div>
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It ended up being so much fun and not nearly as hard as you might think. </div>
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I really enjoyed starting with a blank canvas and learning how to blend and take simple steps to make something pretty cool.</div>
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Sometime it looked a bit odd and I'd think, "what did I do?!" </div>
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But in the end it turned out really well and I'm kind of proud of it. ;)</div>
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One of the coolest parts is when you get to the end and see how everyone followed the same steps but has something that is uniquely her own.</div>
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I will definitely be doing this again. :)</div>
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Here are my top examples at the moment<br />
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<b>1. A high chair</b><br />
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Feeding a baby without a high chair is nearly impossible. It takes more time, it makes a big mess...I don't recommend it. Now that we have a high chair again, Beckett can once again be more independent in feeding himself and he's happy and out of trouble with less of a mess. Not to mention it's great to keep him happy and contained while I'm cooking.<br />
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<b>2. Childproofing!</b><br />
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Baby proofing may seem annoying, but in the end it's a sanity saver! When the kids are happily playing in a safe, contained area, I can actually get stuff done! Now I don't have to hold the baby all day, or constantly follow the kids around. (Side note: this includes dog proofing, very important)<br />
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<b>3. A Variety of Toys</b><br />
Toys keep the kids occupied. Sometimes it's okay to just have a few out; we kept it minimal when selling the house. But now, I'm seeing how important it is to have a variety for the boys. Sure there is a big mess to clean up at the end of the day, but they kids are happy and can play independently. Yay! I never realized how great our toys are until the came back after 2 weeks and I suddenly was able to relax as I did housework again. Of course, Barker still finds random things to play with such as 20 hangers (no, 3 is not enough!) and empty tissue boxes (Beckett prefers them full).<br />
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<b>4. Books/ Me time</b><br />
When hubby is out of town and the boys don't have overlapping naps for awhile, this Mommy is STRESSED OUT! But last week I got a quick, enjoyable read from my favorite author's daughter (their styles are the same, it's awesome) and I actually read the whole thing in a week! I haven't finished a free reading book since January. My friends, it feels good to do something for me. And if you're looking for a light and happy summer read, I highly recommend Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch. (Eating ice cream while reading isn't a necessity, but it highly enhances the experience.) Ps. It takes place in Italy! ;)<br />
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<b>5. Exercise!</b><br />
I have officially signed up to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon with my sister. Time to really get moving. I may not always feel like it, but on days I actually get myself running, I feel SO much better. (I tried running with the dog for awhile, but her attention span is too much for me to manage seeing as her breed is meant for pulling and sled--oh look a bunny! Let's sprint for it in the wooooooods! *yikes*)<br />
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I could got on all day with all the <i>stuff</i> keeping me sane right now, but for the moment, here are some honorable mentions:<br />
<i>- working video monitors</i><br />
<i>- my own van</i><br />
<i>- stocked kitchen</i><br />
<i>- stocked diapers and wipes throughout the house</i><br />
<i>- potty seats</i><br />
<i>- coffee</i><br />
<i>- help from family</i><br />
<i>- full wardrobe for whole family</i><br />
<i>- baskets for everything</i><br />
<i>- Sleep Schedules </i><br />
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And in the end what is also needed is a sense of humor and time to just enjoy the littles.<br />
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We managed to survive packing up the rest of the house with a only a few glitches...</div>
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For example: I was packing upstairs with Beckett when Barker ran into the room looking like this--</div>
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That would be sharpie. </div>
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We couldn't get it all off before flying out, but we at least got him presentable so he wouldn't be stared at while walking through the airport. :P</div>
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Then the house was empty and it was time to go.</div>
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Bye-bye house</div>
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Then a quick stop to say goodbye to our niece. :'(</div>
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At the airport and while flying I was very impressed with Barker! At 2.5yrs he is following directions much better and his attention span is amazing! After just a little difficulty getting him to buckle his seatbelt, he amused himself by looking out the window, reading the safety instructions, taking a nap (=O), having a drink and doing puzzles. </div>
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Beckett did a nice job flying too and even managed a little nap; but by the end of the flight he was restless and wanted down. I got poked in the eye as our wheels touched the ground. (I'd share a picture but naturally, I couldn't get one that wasn't a blur.)</div>
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Then we met up with my parents and continued the journey! Brett left with his Mom for a fishing trip and I took the boys with my parents to get settled in Cincinnati (our home for the next 2 months.)</div>
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We of course made a little stop to visit our house in the makings though. </div>
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Barker hadn't seen it yet but he was a huge fan. He pulled his Papaw and later Aunt Sierra all over the house and he explored and pointed things out. </div>
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I'm still working on sleep recovery ;) but it's good to be back in Ohio.</div>
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After the final craziness and insanity of pack up the house and the PODS we will be on our way!</div>
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We have remained busy this week as we said goodbye to amazing friends and family.</div>
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And going on some hot, sweaty park adventures just to escape the packing and get out of the way sometimes.</div>
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Of course Barker also got his cast off!</div>
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He was intrigued and didn't cry until he realized his Ironman arm was gone. He immediately wanted it back saying, "I want red. I want red. Firemaaaan." (He says Fireman instead of Ironman ;))</div>
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(With the aforementioned craziness that is moving day, this is as far as I got with my blog and I'm only now--the next morning-- able to hit publish. Details about the travels will come later!)</div>
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Every time I take the dog out he tries to follow. Yesterday he even figured out how to slide the back door open when I took her out!</div>
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He also often pulls up on the glass and gets upset when he can't go out.</div>
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I cannot wait to have a big fenced in yard at our new house for the boys to just run and play. No more months of level 9 UV rays and temps that are constantly getting up to the mid 90's.</div>
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Yay! We're under contract with both Florida houses! Our home we live in was under contract within 10 days of listing and our investment property that we rented out last year was under contract within 2 days!!</div>
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Holy cow, we have to pack everything up and move within 3.5 weeks!</div>
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Then, Monday night, Barker tripped and hurt his arm. Tuesday morning was spent at the doctor's office and getting X-rays. Thankfully nothing is broken, but it seems he has "nursemaid's elbow." The doctor wasn't able to pop his arm back into place either. So, for two+ days now he hasn't been using his left arm. It just dangles sadly at his side. He can move it, but he doesn't want to. He'll say, "that hurts, ouch." </div>
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We are headed back to the doctor this morning and if he can't "fix" it, we'll be going to a specialist. :(</div>
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(He has learned to use his feet to he'll take Legos apart now)</div>
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Meanwhile, Beckett is clingy and fussy as tooth number 4 is trying to break through. It took him nearly 2 hrs to fall asleep last night. At least he's snugly. </div>
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And finally, as I took the dog out this morning it became evident that the spicy chicken wings she stole off the counter Tuesday night are not digesting well... I'll leave it at that.</div>
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Fortunately, I've actually managed to get quite a bit packed in spite of all this. So, I'm feeling positive & productive.<br />
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<i><b><u>Update! Thursday evening:</u></b></i></div>
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The doctor was unable to pop Barker's arm back into place so after a quick scramble Beckett got to spend the afternoon with Aunt Hannah...</div>
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He cried when he woke up and it was still there. But I think he's slowly getting used to it. Just 2 weeks and 6 more days Little Ironman... </div>
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Later, while eating the muffins, I got up to make some tea. When I came back, I saw my muffin was gone! I started to blame the dog until I looked over at Barker. "Did you take my muffin Barker?" Barker just giggled and took another bite.</div>
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(Beckett's first time!)<br />
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Oh and an offer on the house would be nice too. ;)</div>
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<b><u>Swimming Lessons!</u></b><br />
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We are on week 7 of 3 days a week swimming lessons. (Technically week 3 of our second session) Barker is doing so well and I'm super proud of how much he has learned! We started with one 4 week session but it seemed like he was just getting going when it was ending so I signed up for another session while we were able. I gotta say though, I'm glad next week is the last week because it's been an exhausting commitment. It will be nice to have our flexibility back. (Although the structure was nice too...)<br />
Here is a video of our talented swimmer!<br />
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<u><b>Sickness. Boo.</b></u><br />
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An entire week was spent dealing with the rash, sick boys and swim lessons while Brett was out of town. Turns out I was allergic to something in the supplement. (I figured that out on my own) Finally this week everyone is feeling better! My skin is still healing though. =/<br />
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<b><i>Brett has not been home for a complete week since... early April maybe?</i></b><br />
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They FINALLY broke ground on our house the last week of April! (The original plan was to break ground at the beginning of February, oy.) We get to close on the new house at the end of August.<br />
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We are hopeful that it will see quickly. Once it does, we can move somewhere close to the house to see it be built. =) I'm mainly excited to be close to family and escape this summer heat. (Florida summer = barely outside May-Sept thanks to high UV Rays and extreme temps.)<br />
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Barker is now 2.5 and he is looking so old and talking in complete sentences and just way too close to 3 now. We're working on potty training as well and it's soooo frustrating, but we're getting there slowly but surely...<br />
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Beckett is now 8 months old, crawling everywhere and loves to explore and pull/push up on things. =) Also, everything goes into the mouth and he's trying new foods. His latest favorite is blueberries.<br />
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So there you go, you are caught up! I wonder what next week has in store... an offer on the house? Barker suddenly understand potty training? Beckett says Mama? We'll find out soon enough... ;)<br />
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So amid the messes from potty training this week... Here is what he has been up to:</div>
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Baths with his brother. Lots of giggles and requests for bubbles.</div>
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He drew a rainbow all by himself. (I'm pretty impressed)</div>
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Passed out while holding a party balloon</div>
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Checking on his brother during nap time (see previous blog entry)</div>
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Snacking in the deli (after sampling grapes in the produce section)</div>
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Playing in the clubhouse </div>
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Playing in the new van. It's a new favorite.</div>
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He earned his first swimming ribbon. (For swimming with big arms)</div>
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Constantly hugging Little Brother or trying to move him to where he wants him.</div>
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It's hard to find the perfect sleeping position.</div>
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Mr. Sock Hands (he kept saying, "Mommy hug!" While I was trying to fold laundry. He wants my undivided attention. So, we played with the socks.</div>
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Getting a special dog cleaning when he had peanut butter hands.</div>
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And ending the work week with dumping water on Mommy. (I wouldn't let him water the dog or Little Brother.)</div>
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You gotta love him! But maybe a long nap would be nice as well...</div>
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I put Beckett down and never heard a peep. :)</div>
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Checked on his 5 minutes later...</div>
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A friend of mine had a guest pass for me and the littles are free, so we ended up having a zoo play date!</div>
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3 toddler boys that were born within a week of each other</div>
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And 3 little brothers ages 9mo, 7mo and 3mo</div>
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Barker had fun exploring the place and checking out the animals. Sometimes we'd have a stray toddler...or 3. (They looked like triplets running around) But having three moms that know how 2yr old boys work was very helpful! And after an hour or so the boys began to slow down. ;)</div>
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And we ended the morning with a sweet little train ride. :)</div>
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Barker fell asleep on the way home. Apparently while taking off his shoes. Haha</div>
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Oh and did you notice we have a new van!? The best part is I can now fit the double stroller into my vehicle. :)</div>
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Well, that's all I have time to share for now. Ttfn as Tigger would say! ;)</div>
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Barker is talking in more and more complete sentences and his little toddler voice is ADORABLE. It's so funny to hear what phrases stand out to him and how he then uses them. =)<br />
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1. I need that.<br />
Any time Barker wants something he tells us he "needs" it. I'm pretty sure this started because I always ask him, "what do you need?" It's so sweet and funny now though. Last week I gave him a cookie (it was a fig newton) and figured I could have my own snack too. Oh no, Barker noticed my little debbie cake. "I need THAT cookie!" he told me. haha Of course I had to share.<br />
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2. *something* Time!<br />
Any time Barker wants something, it because that time. "Milk Time!" "Chicken Time!" "Aunt Sierra Time!" (That was about facetiming ;)) This one stems from his love of PB&J--when I used to sing, "It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!" <br />
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3. Beckett *something*<br />
Barker has become a little alarm when it comes to his little brother. He likes to announce (often loudly) whatever Beckett is doing. "Beckett crying!" "Beckett sleeping!" "Beckett hungry!" It's really sweet how much he cares about him. This afternoon Barker was playing on his ipad when he suddenly wanted to see his brother for some reason. He went into the living room and said, "where's Beckett?!" He was rather disappointed to be reminded Beckett was napping.<br />
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Other cute phrases he uses often:<br />
"Look at this!" (Somehow this phrase becomes one word.)<br />
"Here ya go Mommy."<br />
"I love you." (Seriously, it melts your heart. He almost always says it back now.)<br />
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That sweet little voice helps to make me smile during all the weekly chaos. He may drive me crazy sometimes, but I wouldn't trade our little talker for the world. <br />
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He can get up on all fours and rock. He can even get his knees going a little. The hands, however do not really move yet.</div>
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Instead, he pushes really hard from his knees and launches forward kind of like when you swim and push off the wall. :p</div>
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He then squirms, pushes and pulls himself to the desired location.</div>
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And what might be his favorite items to crawl for? Electronics.</div>
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Any time I set my phone on the floor he is suddenly making a move for it.</div>
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Yesterday, he launched himself on top of his brother's iPad.</div>
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And sometimes he'll spot a laptop that was purposely placed out of the way.</div>
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And a few seconds later...</div>
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Yummy, cords!<br />
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He's a little man on the move and sure to get the hang of crawling soon! But in the meantime, I'll enjoy watching our little guy move like this: <br />
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hehehe I love this little Dude<br />
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