Day 42: Errand Day

Today we had to run a lot of errands. We got through it all pretty quickly and still had time to hang out this afternoon.

Today's positives:

1: We had so much to do this morning so we decided to stop for a snack. Gracie had cinnamon pretzel bites from Auntie Annes. She got terrifically sticky and enjoyed them very much.

2: We took the dog for a nice walk in the rain. Thankfully the kids have hoods on their stroller so they stayed nice and dry. Matt and I both enjoy being in the rain!

3: James has been rolling 3/4 of the way for some time now, but today he managed to get his arm out of the way and roll right on to his belly then almost on to his back again.

4: Gracie has decided that waving and saying "bye bye" means she does not have to do things she doesn't really want to. For example: "Gracie, let Mummy change your diaper"... Gracie: "Bye bye" Pauses to wave then turns and runs away at the speed of light. Maybe not a positive but it is rather cute...

5: James has discovered how to scream. He has decided this is something fun to do any time anywhere. It's quite adorable/funny and very loud!

Well thats it for now!
Goodnight all

-Soph

Day 20: Cloth diapers

Okay so I think we are chicken pox free... Gracie had a bizarre rash but thankfully it's now almost cleared up. Day one of cloth diapering has gone pretty good. No big disasters! Oh and we got to go to the park for the first time in a week!

Today's positives:

S: James ate an animal cracker today. He was crying for Gracie's snack so I had intended only for him to suck on it for a moment but by the time I pulled it back out it had turned to mush and been swallowed. He did his best to get more but have decided to postpone the solid solids lol.

M: Gracie came running out of the bathroom with some toilet paper blowing her nose and then proceeded to run over and blow my nose. It was cute :)

S: Gracie climbed up in my lap and gave me a tight hug around my neck. Kinda made my day :)

M: James and I sat and watched the river behind our house flowing for a long time this afternoon.

S: I enjoyed walking around the pond this evening. We blew bubbles as we walked.

M: Gracie had a fun time at the park chasing her cousins and squirrels.

Well today was a nice day. I hope you all had a great Tuesday!

Goodnight

-Matt n Soph

Day 16: Building day!

Today's positives:

1: Playing with Gracie's duplo blocks.

2: When we were finished, Gracie helped pick them up and put them away.

3: James has learnt to blow raspberry's.

4: I got to take a nice nap with James all cuddled up.

5: This may not be considered a positive... but I kinda found it funny to watch Gracie enjoy smashing up the crackers I gave her for lunch lol. She seemed to enjoy the crunch sound and the big mess she made!

6: Second day of homemade wipes seems to have gone very well!

7: Gracie is getting very good with only needing to be asked to do something once.


That's all for today folks :)


Goodnight

-Soph

Day 12: Happy Monday :)

I always look forward to Mondays, we are all back together again. I love our routine!


Today's positives:

S: Today I painted Gracie's toenails for the first time. Sparkly pink. Lovely!!

M: I enjoyed watching the kids relax as we walked around the lake.

S: We blew lots of bubbles today. Gracie LOVES them!

M: I put James in his carrier in to the basket of the shopping cart. Gracie (sitting in the child seat) turned around to try and rock him.

S: Today Gracie ate her chocolate bunnies from Easter. I got a nice big chocolaty grin, my favorite kind! :)

We hope everyone had a very happy Monday and has a wonderful week.

Goodnight everyone

- Matt n Soph

Day 10: Happy Earth Day!

Today we made soup, cleaned the van, hung out with Daddy in the morning, I got to drive all 5 Eriks babies to the Earth day festival and then we came home and did our evening routine. Earth day is fun!

(Matt is currently very busy training a new employee at his job so won't be able to participate in blogging tonight)

Today's positives:

1. Waking up as a family and hanging out.

2. Watching James practise rolling over.

3. Hearing Gracie say many new words every day. When I asked her what she was doing, she replied "What mama"

4. Taking them to the Earth day festival. Seeing the Native American dancing in full costumes. Gracie got her picture with one of the guys dressed up.

5. Taking Gracie to the petting zoo at the festival. She chased a rabbit and a duck, crawled under a chair with a pig and waved/pointed at/petted some chicks. The sheep did make her jump very time it bleated.

6. I bathed them both in the big bath tub by myself. They had fun splashing and playing together.

7. Reading them both a bed time storey.

8. Kissing them goodnight and tucking them... I could watch them sleeping for hours.


Today was a very fun day. Thank you Lord :)


Good night everyone

-Sophie

Day 9: Today was a busy day!

Today was awesome. I got up at 6am and had a whole hour to myself. Got my house cleaned and all ready for when the babies got up. Apart from a dog with an upset tummy. I think we had a pretty productive day.
Thanks to Aunt Shay for all her help!!

(PS: Matt works 7am till midnight on Fridays so it's just me posting)

Today's positives:

1: This morning Gracie and I got to do painting. She had a brilliant time (as did I), even if the first thing she did was eat the paint... Thank you to Matt's client who gave her the "Tangled" coloring book that inspired the idea in the first place. Also thank you to Grammy for skyping with us and sharing that time!


2: I got to take the kids on a long walk with the dog. We had a nice time enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.


3: Gracie ate all of her dinner tonight! Pasta followed by chocolate cake. She did not drop a single bite on the floor but she did turn her self bright orange with a chocolate beard. I think I need her big cousins to come over and eat with her more often. I guess she just needed to see how its done!

4: Aunt Shay has a seat for babies to go in the big bath tub, so tonight my babies took their first bath together. I loved every minute of it. I think the kids had a good time as well. This is going to make bath time SO much easier for me on the weekends while Matt is working. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! The trick is getting both of them out, dried, diapered, lotioned, dressed, and hair brushed at the same time. Crazy!

5: Cousin G and aunt Shay took turns giving James his bottle. The first people besides Mommy, Daddy and Paw Paw to do so. (pics to follow)


Well as you can see today was busy but fun. Tomorrow is the Native American festival. Very excited!

Good Night all

-Sophie

Day 8: Smoothie Night

Today was busy! We had a trip to the recruiters, grocery shopping, dog walking and all the usual fun of bath and bed time :)

Today's positives:

S: Today I noticed a teeny tiny white spot on James's gum marking the entrance of his first tooth!

M: Tonight at bedtime, after I brushed Gracie's teeth, I gave her a kiss and said "I love you" and she said "Love you" back!

S: James rolled from back to front today, almost twice!

M: James isn't too happy with cutting his tooth, but it was nice to watch him calm down when I gave him his bottle and he went peacefully to sleep.

S: Today we let Gracie play for a little while on the playground after we walked the dog. She had so much fun she didn't want to leave. She immediately ran for the swings.


Today we started book 3/6 in the Sophie series "Sophie Hit's Six". We are getting through these books so fast. Any sugestions on what to read next?


Goodnight All

-Matt n Soph