3 Years

It's crazy to think that I've known these ladies already for almost 3 years. We have a special bond in that we all entered mommyhood together - not having a clue at what we were doing, just trying to survive. Each 2 kids later (and another one on the way), we are still trying to figure it out. But thankfully we keep in touch (even with one miles away) and we are thankful to have each other in our lives for support, encouragement, and friendship.

Cake Pops

I thought of Lilah when naming this blog post. This is what she would like it to be called since this was I am sure I her mind the best part. We got to see. Lot of the ladies and toddlers and babies in our PEPS group today while Jen and her girls are in town. I can't believe we have known each other for almost 3 years! It was a fun gathering, but so funny compared to 3 years ago. Everyone has two kids now and it's much crazier than the days we sat in a circle with our newborns on blankets, singing songs to them. The only real action we had then was an occasional newborn cry. Its humorous now that we do this and actually try to hve a conversation or complete a thought. But, even in this stage, it's really wonderful to have friends that have seen you throughout most of our mommy days.

Binky Elimination Boot Camp Day 1 & 2

So randomly, without even consulting with Lance, I decided to be done with the binkies. Two of the three we still have in this house were nearly bitten into pieces. For some reason Lilah now chews on them and has made some serious holes. When I threw one away telling her how unsafe it was to continue putting this in her mouth, she told me she didn't want her other one. I ran with it and took it and decided we were done. She didn't nap, cried a little, but I didn't give in. I called Lance and told him about my rash decision and texted the binky fairy (aka: daddy/Lance) that Lilah would really like to trade her binky in for an Ariel doll. The very kind binky fairy made a special trip to the Disney store for an Ariel doll. She was so exhausted yesterday that she went right to sleep with no binky, but woke up from about midnight until after 1:00 crying and screaming her head off. She eventually went back to sleep. We are on nap attempt #2 now, and I think she's still awake. Not crying, but awake. Here's a picture of her with her new Ariel doll and her new/used troll that Melanie from community group gave her. She slept with both, and is now in bed with both new treasures. We will see.

Children's Museum

Jen and the girls were here visiting, so we've spent some time with them - gymnastics, Children's Museum and today a PEPS get together. So much fun!

Gymnastics

Lilah absolutely loves gymnastics. It's pretty much some obstacle courses, tumbling, trampolines and a bunch of running around and free play. Right up any kid's alley. Tuesday was our first time with Samson. He cracks me up because he pretty much runs and falls, and just giggles. And even funnier is that Julie dies laughing at him the entire time. I think she might like it more than him. ;)
Even though the picture of us doesn't look like it, they really were having a blast.

I look like I'm the only one having fun. Check out little Eden's spikey hair sticking up from the ergo.

Ball pit

Gettin' Fresh

The Rowe boys must be attracted to the spikey hair Eden has, because both of them were trying to get fresh with my little girl. Mark (about 7 months) tried to eat her hair and lick her face (true story, it was hilarious) and Hank gave her a lot of hugs and kisses. Lilah must be old hat because she got no love.

Zoo Factory

A sunny Friday in Seattle= the zoo with good friends!
It was a little hectic going with 4 adults and 8 kiddies - most of whom were exhausted, and not to mention most of Seattle and the Eastside were at the zoo. But, still a fun time with friends. Lilah absolutely LOVES animals, so it was such a great time for her. She could just stay at each area and stare at the animals for hours. We plan to go back maybe as soon as next week so we can spend more time staring at the animals and talking about how "cute" they all are. We ended it with a ride on the carosel, which was a super conclusion as we took 8 sleepy kids home. :)