The other day I finally bought some beans and completed our construction box. I figured this would be a new fun and inexpensive idea (and it was...thanks Pinterest!). And I figured it would easily entertain Gavin for a bit while I cleaned the house (and it did...only not in the way I expected).
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Construction Play Box
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
I Heart Gavin Too
I meant to write a special post about Gavin back in February when I wrote about Owen. And it turns out I had no photos of Gavin to share. None! How sad is that? The post just fell by the wayside. But my love for Gavin has not. So I'll finally say a few things about Gavin the Great.
He's naked. A lot. I try to keep him clothed, I really do. But inevitably the pants come off. He even showed up in the buff while the neighbors were swimming with us last weekend. I put his swim trunks back on him no less than four times that day. But he's just more comfortable naked. Who can blame him.
He's lazy. When asked to pick up toys he sweetly replies, "No thanks Mom" or "I can't". It's kind of cute, until I find myself picking things up over and over. We're working on it.
He's silly. I'm not sure if he means to be all the time. But he is. Look, there's his little head hiding in my piles of laundry. Just doing his thing.
And he's independent. A couple months ago we were potty training and I let him wear underwear to pick up Owen from school. We were making our way off campus with a group of kids and parents, when all of a sudden I lost sight of Gavin. I looked behind me and couldn't see him. So I began walking back a few steps. Suddenly I spotted him behind a bush, next to a classroom wall. Pants down...peeing. Right there in front of the school! My first reaction was absolute horror! All those people sitting in the pickup line must have been judging. But then I realized, he's a pro. He didn't need me. I should be proud of my two-year old who needed to use the bathroom, didn't see one in sight, didn't want to wet his pants, discovered a bush (thank goodness for that), and proceeded to take care of business. Pretty awesome. Now, let's not let that happen again.
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Monday, April 09, 2012
A Happy Easter
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
Raiders Football
I was amazed to see the growth of Owen and really all the boys on the team. Most of them had very little experience playing, and were clueless as to the rules/positions of the game. But by the season's end they were completing all sorts of plays. It was so much fun to watch!
Another team, another trophy. I don't think it ever gets old for Owen. It was a great season with mild weather, fun coaches, and energetic boys. Flag football was a good experience. I'm a fan!
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Sunday, March 11, 2012
Bahamas in February
After a lot of talk, much waiting, and an insurmountable amount of coordinating...we finally did it! We managed to get away on a couples retreat! And I'm so glad we did. We met up with our Boston friends and our Bountiful friends to cruise to the Bahamas.
After we arrived back at our port in Florida, we had some time to kill before flying back home. So we took an air boat ride through the everglades in search of alligators. I was amazed at how the air boat maneuvered through tall plants and marshy areas with ease. We got to see a handful of gators on our ride and even got to take turns holding a small one that was 4 years old. (Another activity my boys would have loved.)
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day
There are so many fun and clever Valentine ideas out there. Every time I pick up a magazine or look online I find another idea that is cuter than the last. Valentine treats. Valentine sweets. Valentine cards. Valentine food. Valentine TOMS (would LOVE a pair!).
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Thursday, February 02, 2012
I Heart Owen
Three things about Owen that make me smile.
This picture:
This video:
This story:
First, you must know that Owen requires A LOT of bathroom breaks when we're on roadtrips. So to avoid a number of stops we have been known to let Owen pee in a bottle once or twice. (Too much information? Well just wait.) So on our most recent trip home from Southern California we made use of an empty Gatorade bottle to take care of Owen's business. And somehow the bottle got left in the car after we unloaded our things.
The next day I picked Owen up from school and headed inside the house with Gavin. Owen lingered in the car for a moment or two, then bounded through the front door and made a beeline to the kitchen saying, "I need a drink of water!"
Okay, I thought. He must be really thirsty. It didn't even hit me until about a half hour later when Owen hesitantly said, "Mom, I drank my own pee."
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