4.8.12

We did a really quick Easter basket hunt this afternoon for Wyatt. It was way too windy this afternoon!
Both kids got lots of toys, clothes and books from both sets of grandparents and Josh's grandparents as well. Paige got nothing from us. Here is the conversation I had with myself about that:
"I should find something for her! Maybe a stuffed animal."
"Why? You know your mom already got her a stuffed lamb, nevermind the Cookie Monster you just bought for her last week."
"True. What about a book? That Touch and Feel bunny one is cute."
"You just bought 4 touch and feel books, and after she chewed the corner right off of one, you put them out of reach."
"Ah. Some sort of treat? Mum Mums?"
"You have 2 full boxes at home, and she doesn't really like them."
"Fine!!! Then what?"
"Nothing? She's 10 months old, and it's Easter, not Christmas, not her birthday. She won't have a hot clue what's going on."
So in the end, I decided I was right. Hopefully she doesn't hold it against me. ;)

4.7.12

They look sweet, but these kids are trouble!

4.6.12

We had Easter at my parents' today. Everything was delicious, Wyatt got to search for an Easter basket and the weather was most cooperative, if you ignore the fact that it was stupid windy.
Paige did great, despite not having a great nap on the way in and being sick. She didn't cry at anyone. ;)

4.5.12

A rare still moment.

4.4.12

Paige loves swinging. I know she only looks moderately impressed, but she laughs and laughs when you push her. :)

4.3.12

I didn't take any pictures today. Today was a bit of a gong show. I was up until 4:30 with some sort of stomach bug. Both kids were driving me bonkers, so we went for a walk. It was so nice. Quiet. Well, kind of. Wyatt walked almost the entire way (an hour long walk) and talked the entire time. He also waved at everyone. And almost everyone waved back, which made him SO happy. I kind of don't want him to grow up now. Because what happens when someone you don't know waves at you now? I don't know about you, but I get confused and annoyed. "Who was that? Do I know them? Why were they waving? Was that a wave or a finger?" No happiness here. Anyway, both kids kept their hands to themselves the entire time, which was such a novelty since Wyatt's been getting more aggressive with Paige again, and Paige is learning to push ALLLLLLL of Wyatt's buttons ("Let me grab your hair! Glasses! Shirt! Pants! Can I smack you? Scratch you? Try to bite your feet?"). For a moment there, I almost began to mourn the end of my mat leave in May, but then we got back inside and the usual chaos began again.

One thing I cannot wait for when I go back to work? Going to the bathroom alone. No one bringing me a Nintendo DS and asking me to turn it on. No one trying to climb my leg while I am ON THE TOILET. No one playing with the toilet paper or making a beeline for the toilet brush. I may even dream about this tonight.

But, I'll still miss these ridiculously awesome kids like crazy. Even the one who just threw up on my pillow.

4.2.12

Haircut day! I've lost track, but I think this is the 4th or 5th time I've cut her bangs. For those of you who are wondering, I've never cut anything but her bangs, she brought the angled bob in all on her own. ;)
For the record, it is freaking HARD to cut a baby's hair. At least this baby. Josh actually had to cup her face in his hands to keep her from getting a scissor to the ear. So squirmy!