A Walk to the Park

We took advantage of a sunny (not rainy) afternoon, earlier this week, and took a walk around the neighborhood.  Both Eliza and Zaby were excited to be outside, and even more happy when we stopped at the park.

 

After 6 attempts, I gave up trying to get them both looking at the camera. 

"I can't wait to see where we are going"

"This is sooo much Fun!"

What a good looking baby boy

1...2...3... GO!

Resting at the bottom

"First time was a blast!  Here we GO!!"

"If I kick my feet enough, I can slide right off the bottom and sit up.  It sure surprises mommy"

She is getting too brave.  I was amazed that she attempted such a feat, and a bit nervous when she suddenly let go while still in the air.  Luckily, she landed on the slide, albeit a bit forcefully.  I knew she wasn't too shaken up by it when she climbed back up to the top and did it again. 

"Yes Daddy!  Let's do it again"

"That's what I call a fun afternoon!"

Catch up - Zaby 3 months

• So close to rolling over - he gets far enough to bury his face in the carpet
• Loves chewing on his hands
• Is very strong - he holds himself up extremely well, and will move from a reclining position to sitting up.

• Grabs his toes to tries and suck on them 

• Loves his sister.  He smiles at her when she walks in the room.  Watches her every move and giggles when she does.  He has even started giving hugs and kisses back to her. 

•  He likes to be where others are.  If we leave the room (even for a second) he cries the instant he can't see us anymore.
• He likes to be involved, loves to be held, and definitely loves to be fed.

•  Favorite time of the day:  Bath time!  No matter how upset or tired he is; when he hears the bath water running, he perks right up, gets excited and starts kicking up a storm. 
• He loves to splash in the tub - he can splash pretty big.  So much so that we have sometimes have to bathe the kids separately because Eliza doesn't like his splashing.  Zaby doesn't like Eliza's bubbles.

•  He is a HAPPY baby!  Very little makes him upset.  Hunger, people outside of his eyesight, and getting out of the bathtub are the 3 things that make this babooska boy upset.  (As demonstrated in the next picture)

These two shots I took on Easter.  Due to camera issues, they were the only 2 shots I could get the camera to cooperate for.  Cute smile Eliza.  What a sad expression, Zaby!

Happy 3 Months (on March 29) baby Zaby.  I sure love you!



 

Indoor play palace

Back in February, for playgroup, we went to an indoor play palace.  It's actually a dozen or so different outdoor playground equipment they make and sell to consumers.  On Fridays, they have free play.  This place is absolutely crazy and somewhat dangerous.  The slides are extremely steep, so children go flying off the end.  Children swinging high while other children are running around them.  I thought there was too much play equipment in too little of a space.  Imagine dozens of kids running, swinging, sliding, jumping, climbing everywhere.  It was nearly impossible to maneuver my stroller around and even more difficult to make sure Eliza didn't get trampled or flattened by the older, bigger children.  Most of the children were oblivious to what the other children were doing.

Eliza had an absolute ball, despite my pulling my hair out to keep her safe.  I am quite surprised at how well she did walking, or rather running, around with so many obstacles.  Keep in mind that she had only been walking alone for 2 weeks before this outing.   I did manage to snap some cute pictures.

 

She decided to tackle the tallest fort via a rock climbing wall first.  I was floored when she managed to make it 1/4 of the way up completely unassisted.  It didn't take long for my nervousness to take over and help her the rest of the way up. 

Another shocking revelation was how fearless she was with these tall and super fast slides.  8 feet high and flying off the end simply made her want more.  The potential danger made me convince her to take a safer route, the enclosed swing pictured below. 

She probably swung in this for a good 20 minutes. 

Although not coordinated enough to actually jump (once again keep in mind she has only been walking for 2 weeks), she liked being bounced by the other children's jumping. 

She ended the afternoon playing in a small house that had chairs just her size.  I saw a completely different side of my daughter at this play place, but I'm not sure I'm ready to go back quite yet. 

Valentines Day

You're probably thinking that Valentines Day was in February, why are you posting about it in June?  You are correct, Valentines Day was in February.  Better late than never, right??  I've been a bit preoccupied the past couple of months, and blogging has seriously taken the back burner.  I can't get on the computer when the kids are awake, because I have to keep removing too many little fingers to get anything accomplished.  The rare moments when they happen to both be napping at the same time, I have to clean, cook, or do laundry; otherwise it isn't going to happen.  Needless to say, my computer screen time has been dramatically cut!!  Keep this in mind as I back track to document our life.  Without further ado.

 

 My Valentine graced me with these gorgeous yellow roses - my favorite color of rose.  The red one I got from the stake adult dance.  Eliza picked out Tinkerbell bubble bath, and Zaby gave me a Pez dispenser and candy (actually picked out by Eliza).  I'm so grateful for my wonderful family.  They are so good to me and bring me such joy

Really, we should celebrate Valentines Day every day.  It's important to let those we care about how much we love them - on a daily basis. 

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't hug, kiss, smother, and tell my children and husband that I love them. 

I'm grateful for all the beautiful things in my life. 

 

The pixel quality of these stake dance pictures are a bit funky (sorry for the poor quality).  Needless to say, Zaby slept in a corner through most of the dance, Eliza stayed at a friend's house (and fell asleep sitting up), and I let it all loose and cut a rug with the love of my life.  Happy Valentines Day - even in June!