Playdate Fun

This weekend was so much fun! Saturday evening Trent, Carter and I met up with one of my girlfriends at our community pool. She has a 3 year old and was also babysitting a friends 5 year old boy. We hung out, ate pizza and just let all the boys play, play, play!! Trent did so much better in the pool this year than he did last year. By time we left he was jumping in (with an inter tube around his waste) and would doggy paddle back to the stairs and start all over. (Sorry, I forgot my camera so no pictures.) Last night we had a good friend of David's over, Jason, his wife Jennifer and their two little boys; the oldest is 3 and the youngest is 1. All of them had so much fun running around and playing outside together. She brought over this awesome dessert and of course Trent ate it right up!!! It's so great to be able to do play dates now that he's older plus we actually get more adult time with our friends :-)

Happy Birthday Troy

Last weekend was David's grandfather's 80th birthday party. His family put together a surprise party for him and he sure was surprised!! It was a really good time. Since David's mom and her sisters had their kids around the same time all the little ones are really close in age too. That being said, Trent had a blast playing with them all! David's aunt had a ton of things for them to play with from toys to a parachute and pin wheels. Here are some pictures from the party.

Pam & Carter

Troy, Trent & Me

Cameron, Kylee, Carter & Trent with their great grandpa

Braden's House?

Trent is really developing a memory of things he does and people he meets. When we went to the zoo, he kept asking to go back for about a week after. One thing he hasn't forgotten is his cousin Braden. My sister was in town at the beginning of the month from North Carolina for her brother in law's wedding. The boys had a blast together!! Every once in awhile he'll ask if we can go to Braden's house or if Braden can come to our house. Just the other morning, the first thing he said when he woke up was "Braden's house?" Hopefully David and I will be able to work something out so we can go visit them soon.
(Above is a picture of them hugging good bye the last time they played together)
Here is a video of the boys jumping on Trent's bed. I normally don't allow this but it was pretty cute :-)

Some Conversations

This one made me realize some things I say to him very often!

I was hanging new monkey decorations in the boy's bathroom. Trent was sitting ther watching and as I finish hanging it I get a very enthusiastic "Good job mama!!!! High five (as he raises his hand to high five me). It's SO cute mama!!"

Tonight I got home from work and was sitting on the couch feeding Carter.

Trent: Come in my play room mama.

Me: After I finish feeding Carter I'll come play with you in your playroom. Will you come give me a hug and kiss?

Trent as he walks to his playroom: When you come in my play room I'll give hug and kiss.

He must know how valuable those hugs and kisses are!! :-)

Adrianne, this picture is for you...notice what's in his ear...

3 months old

Yesterday Carter was 3 months old and here is his picture with his big red dog. It's funny because while I was taking these picture he was actually grabbing and hugging him! He's doing great with his grasping. He grabs at his toys, blankets, bibs, burp clothes, pretty much anything near him. He is also doing an awesome job with his head control. He loves bath time and just smiles and kicks as we pour water over him. Trent also enjoys pouring...well more like dumping water on him too but Carter still loves it! He loves being held and involved with what everyone else is doing. We are really seeing his laid back personality too. He is so ticklish and happy!! Smiles, smiles, smiles!!! He's doing pretty good at sleeping during the night and is working towards a 9 hour stretch. He teases us and sleeps for 9 hours then he'll wake up the next two nights (just once so not horrible!) then he'll sleep 9 hours again. I just know the sleeping through the night is right around the corner!!! He wears 3-6 month clothes and is in a size 2 diaper. I'm blown away by how fast he's growing but taking in every single moment of it.

It's time...

So the time has come for me to return back to work tomorrow. I thought it would be easier since I've done this before but I actually think it's worse since I'm leaving two kids and my husband. It was so great being able to spend more time with David since when I'm working we are on different work schedules and only get a few nights together during the week. I'm just so thankful we both have jobs and are able to support our family that is just a sacrifice we have to make right now. I just love the bond that I've built with both my boys during this time too! I really think I'm one of the luckiest people in the world to have two sweet and healthy sons, a great husband and a home for us. I just have to remind myself to take it all in and enjoy every moment as much as I can because before I know it my little boys won't be so little anymore! I hope tomorrow goes well and I'm really hoping to make it through the day without completely breaking down.

On a happier note, David and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary on Friday. We stayed downtown at the W hotel which was extremely nice!! We had dinner in the West End and really had a great time. I can't believe it's been 5 years!!

Cousins

I just wanted to post a couple of videos and some pictures of Trent playing with his cousin Braden along with Teagan and Carter. My sister came in town from North Carolina the other day and the boys had a blast together!! Trent keeps asking to play with Braden some more!!!

Braden & Teagan

Tegan & Carter

Braden