Big Day

There have been lots of changes over at our place.  Today being the one that I was most nervous about.  The kids started at new childcare today, their first out of home, full time child care experience.  I'm happy to report, that everything went great.  Phew!  Of course, I have to thank my lovely mother in law for getting us to this point.  She got us past naps and potty training and made the transition from me being a stay at home mom to full time working mom easy on all of us.  I'm so thankful that she was able to help us out while she could. xoxo 

I've been back to work for 9 months now.  I can't believe it! I am loving my job and glad that I found somewhere that gives me the flexibility that I need.  Speaking of which, I'm going to be working from home on Mondays starting next week.  I'm pretty excited about that.  I think it will be strange to be at home without the kids here but totally awesome at the same time.

We have a fun year ahead of us and I'm excited for 2013.  Hopefully, more blog posts from me than last year too.

J.

Spike

Best tub spike EVER!

Goodbye to the nap

<p>Hana has not napped all week so I am guessing that lovely phase is over. She is the exact same age that Eli dropped his nap. I forced the issue for a few more months with him but it was painful. At least Hana will play in her crib happily for an hour or so still.This post is mostly a note for myself. I find I forget these milestones if they don't get written down somewhere. This phasing out of naps has also coincided with a growth spurt. Our tall girl has grown noticibly taller over the last week. Time to add some ruffles to the bottom of her pants! </p>

Quote of the night

While I was putting Eli to bed tonight, he says "Mom I love you SO much, I love you because you like my hugs and kisses"...then, after a short pause "and I love Dad because he knows how to turn on the wii and the playstation".

Pumpkin boy

Eli has added a new friend to sleep with. His name is pumpkin boy. I just cant help but laugh because it's so ugly. He may actually be an orange.  So much for bed time stuffies being cute and cuddly.

Moose!

You never know what will come to visit when you are at Gido and Baba's house...

Hana turns two

 Hana celebrated her 2nd birthday back in September with her family party.  She celebrated with her cousin Cassie who is also a September birthday girl.   She wore her fancy new party dress and had a fantastic day. 

 

Chocolate cupcakes with pink and yellow icing (by request of the birthday girl)

The cousins who won't fit on one couch for much longer!

Tasting her first cupcake (she had at least two).

She had to try on any clothes that she got as gifts.

And ended up almost naked except for underwear and new sparkly shoes from The Rex's.

 

So, in keeping with tradition, here are 10 facts about Hana at age two:

1. Her favorite movie is A Bugs Life

2. Her least favorite movie is Shrek (she's terrified of him)

3. She is diaper free except for at nights

4. She loves her baby dolls and is quite the little mommy

5. She can hold her own with her big bro and even knows some choice words like "poo poo head" which comes in handy when communicating with a 4 year old.

6. She was exactly 3 feet tall at her 2nd birthday and not quite 30 lbs yet.

6. She still sleeps with a soother and her pinky and they are a must for naps and bedtime

7.  She likes to dress herself even down to her socks and shoes

8. She's a picky eater.  Pretty normal kid picky, no veggies, no fruit unless it's pureed, some meat only. Her favorite food is "izza"

9. She likes to sing in the car

10.  She's still a cuddler.  I hope she stays that way!