We have a lot of boxes around here and Barker is sometimes intrigued, but he doesn't really know what to do with them.
Last week we had a larger empty box after getting our monthly Amazon mom shipment of diapers and wipes. I could see the possibilities, Barker just needed a boost. First, I put some blocks and his iPad inside.
I sent this picture to Brett and said Barker needed some help working on his clubhouse.
It started with a window.
Then he started decorating with stickers. (This entertains him for hours, it's awesome.)
Then we remembered the box from our new water heater was in the garage!
Now he has a door and plenty of room for Daddy too.
Isn't he a cutie?
And of course Beckett wants to join in on the fun. ;)
Beckett is snoozing and Barker is playing on his iPad so I actually get a moment to blog and drink my Chai Latte while it's still warm! =)
Here we go.
Last week my first baby boy turned TWO!
His big gift was a tricycle and a helmet. =)
I hadn't planned to do too much this year, but we ended up taking a trip up to visit our families and the Grandparents made it extra special. =)
Both sides gave him cake.
There were balloons.
And of course presents!
Can you tell he is a Mickey Mouse Fan?
Then on his actual birthday we were back home and Brett decided to take Barker out to a special dinner...Chuck E Cheese ;) (Beckett and I were there too of course!)
Birthday Churro, he loves to dip!
So here are Barker's stats and favorites:
Height: 34.5"
New Skills: Knows most of his capital letters, a couple numbers, basic colors, repeats everything, follows simple directions (such as throwing something away), Big Brother (checks on Beckett, brings him toys, gives "knuckles" and kisses), sorting colors, sorting shapes, getting better with a spoon, navigating his iPad, jumping and spinning while dancing
Favorite color: Yellow (because it's fun to say)
Favorite Toys: Blocks/Legos, iPad, Balls
Favorite Foods: Pizza, Bananas, Grapes, Milk
Favorite Shows: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse aka "House," Sesame Street, Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Favorite Animals: Dog, Elephant
Favorite Songs/Dances: The Wheels on the Bus, Head Shoulders Knees and Toes
Favorite Books: Go Dog Go, The Cat's Pajamas
Favorite Activities: Playing outside, playing on his iPad, eating, running with Sahara, playing with Beckett, reading books, building with his blocks or Legos, Dancing
You can't help but love this sweetie pie!
So did I get through this entire entry without being interrupted? Absolutely not. I am finishing my cold Chai Latte now. ;) But I'm okay with that.
Sometimes in Mommyhood you accomplish an impossible Parenting Task and feel like a superhero afterwards. I call these Wonder Woman moments.
This morning I had one when I was able to bathe both boys at the same time,
lotion then up and get them dressed without a single tear!
(Also without Barker covering the floor with a flood of water! :))
Beckett hasn't been too fond of bath time, so for him to remain chilled the whole time, even when waiting for brother to get washed is a big deal. I hope this is a sign of the great week ahead. We have a lot going on, so happy babies would be suuuper helpful.
And now I wil leave you with a side by side of my two boys at the same age. Beckett has filled out a bit faster than Barker...
As I mentioned in a previous post, I had our baby! And now he is already ONE MONTH OLD! I can't believe it.
He was born on September 21st and came on his own just hours before I was to be induced. (He was two days late.)
At birth he weighed in at 8lbs 2.5oz and now, just one month later he is already 12lbs 8oz!
Can you guess he enjoys eating? ;) He is a sweet little ball of pure cuteness. And Barker seems to like him too.
So life is a little crazy over here. Beckett is a bit colicky (more so at night of course) and Barker is still finding his new place as the Big Brother. But overall they amaze me every day.
Barker is taking off with his talking and learning his letters.
Beckett is becoming more alert and day by day we're getting a little better at settling down and getting back to sleep.
The verse I am currently clinging to when the nights get long is 2 Corinthians 4:17 "For our present troubles are small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever."
I can't wait to see what God has planned for us next. =)
Woohoo it's finally cooling down around here with highs in the mid 80's so we can play outside again!
I'm working on gradually building our new daily routine now that I have two little boys to tend to, and outside time is very necessary. Barker and I get stir crazy while stuck in the house and Beckett (Little Brother) enjoys being worn so we often take morning walks
or just play in the front yard/driveway.
Today I started experimenting with a set morning nap time for Beckett so I put him in his swing in our room with the monitor,
then took Barker to the front yard.
Without a baby strapped to me we were able to get a little more creative with the chalk today.
And since Fall in FL is more of a second phase of summer, we created our own Fall fun.
Barker has been a big brother officially for about 3 weeks now.
He is learning to be patient and aware of his brother. He is kind and tries to be helpful, but he also is figuring out Mommy's new limits. ;)
Daddy is working today so we are taking the morning off.
Naturally Barker is up to his own silly shenanigans, and today I decided to just let him have his fun. Little Brother is snoozing, so why not get soaking wet in his Jammies while playing poolside?
First he had some time watching his shows on his iPad.
Then a little hiding.
Trying out all the remotes
Eating a muffin in Mommy's spot
And a little water play...
Make that a little pjs in the pool time.
Perhaps this will bring on a nice looong afternoon nap...
