Where'd the Turtle Go

Daddy came home early from work today...with a turtle...yep, a turtle.  He saved it from what was sure to be a gruesome death since it was none too quickly trying to cross a country road.  Little Guy was intrigued by the animal in Daddy's pick up, especially since Daddy had to wear gloves to wrangle it from under his toolbox.  This turtle had quite a snap on him and when he wanted to, could be quite fast (why he wasn't fast when crossing the road we'll never know).  Anyways, we gave him a bucket with some water and a fresh tomato to chew on and then went over to see our neighbor's new kitchen....Daddy joked the turtle might run away, but it turns out the joke was on us because when we came back home, he was gone!  We're hoping he didn't crawl into our open garage, we'll smell that soon enough if he did.  We searched the bushes, but there was no sign of our new pet.  Now Little Guy just walks around saying "All gone turtle, where'd turtle go?, Bye bye turtle"...Daddy's pretty beat up about it too, he was hoping to have him take up residency in Little Guy's water table...I think it's probably best for everyone that the turtle wised up and moved on.

Sleep Super Star

You know how I feel about talking about sleep...it seems like the second you talk about it, your sweet baby decides to make you a liar...I am going to go out on a limb anyways and talk about our amazing weekend of sleep.  Little Guy was sicker than a dog so Mr. Wyatt Bear must have known his mommy needed a break, so he went down at bedtime and never woke up until the morning...and he did it on Friday, Saturday, and then Sunday!  Monday night he only woke twice, but I am chalking that up to the mild cold he got from his brother...let's keep our fingers crossed and see if maybe, just maybe, we're in for an incredibly sweet treat with a two month old baby who sleeps through the night....am I cursed for even just typing about this dream???  And am I double cursed if I dare say that a small, VERY small, part of me misses the waking every two hours...there was something special about being up at 2 am with my new baby that I may have looked forward too.  I am sure I'll be writing in a week about the seemingly endless state of insomnia one of my boys will have me living in, but until then, sweet dreams!

Big Man On Campus

Mr. Wyatt Bear is growing stronger each day!  He can now lift his head while he's laying on his belly and even scoots himself from the center of his bassinet to the corners and then lifts his head left and right to see where his mama is :)  Today he got in on the shopping cart action at Costco and rode next to Little Guy....he only lasted a few minutes before he decided he would rather spend his time in Costco crying in the Ergo, but it was still cute while it lasted and reminded me once again just how big he is getting and how fast it's happening...slow down Wyatt Bear, there's plenty of time for growing up later!

#MirchWedding

Auntie Katie and Mark tied the knot this weekend!!!  We headed to Half Moon Bay Thursday morning so Daddy could get in a round of golf at the Ritz Carlton before the wedding madness began!  It was the nicest weekend on record all year, which meant beautiful weather but temperatures that didn't really agree with the sweaters and pants I had packed for all of us to wear.  I enjoyed a little spa pampering with the bride to be on Friday and a very successful rehearsal before meeting everyone for dinner on the beach.  Little Guy could not be kept from the ocean, and who could blame him with the temperatures in the mid 70s at sunset, so Papa took him in and slowly he went from pants rolled up, to no pants at all, to no sweater, to just a diaper, and then using our spare play clothes for the rest of night!  Little Guy also found a friend to play with and wouldn't you know it, she was SICK!  I was sure that Little Guy would get the cold (who says toddlers aren't good at sharing?) but I didn't think it would happen until Sunday...well, let's just say he didn't sleep a wink all night and woke up on the wedding day with swollen eyes, a snotty nose, a congested chest, and a miserable cry...it was heart breaking!  Daddy spent the wedding morning hanging with Little Guy, doing naps in the car and then in the hotel, but Little Guy rallied after his nap, looked amazingly darling in his suit, and rocked all night long...after all, his Auntie only gets married once.  Aside from my sweet boy being so sick, it was a perfect weekend, complete with the wedding of their dreams including food trucks, doughnuts, mini golf, and the most amazingly styled decor thanks to Miss Heather, friends and family in from near and far, and ample time to hang with my boys!  I can't wait to see pictures from the photographer!  I never took my camera out at the wedding (I had just a few other things to attend to!), but I grabbed a few shots of the rehearsal dinner!

Two Month Check Up

We had Mr. Wyatt Bear's 2 month check up yesterday.  Daddy was conveniently not able to make the appointment that included shots so I rounded up both boys on my own.  This would, of course, be the only day they nap past 3, requiring me to wake them both up and deal with very cranky babies on the way to the doctor's office.  Little Guy didn't love being there, but that's nothing a little iPhone video can't cure (it's always a great demonstration of parenting when your pediatrician walks in to see your two year old glued to Mickey Mouse Club on the iPhone)...I am happy to report that our littlest peanut now weighs 12.3 pounds and is doing perfect, the doctor's word, not mine!  Dr. Walker said there was nothing he could say or see that needed to be addressed and he was very pleased with his development...another GATE identified baby :)  Mr. Wyatt Bear had his first rounds of shots as well and while he didn't like it, he rallied as soon as they were done and didn't have any problems.  Mr. Wyatt Bear, you are growing so fast, we love you!

Wyatt Bear

Our sweet Little Wyatt Bear is growing up WAY TOO FAST! This baby boy is smiling, focusing on faces, and lifting his head all over the place!  It seems like yesterday we were all still adjusting to the idea of life as a family of four and now he is two months old and I can't imagine our lives without him.  Little Guy cannot get enough of his "Wy Ber" as he calls him, or "brother" or "baby", depending on his mood.  I say it over and over, but my most favorite thing about having two little boys to love is to see them love each other.  Wyatt Bear, in the short nine weeks since you were born you have been to your uncle's wedding, a family trip to Tahoe, a bachelorette party for Auntie, an Elmo party for Brother, and countless play dates...you love time in your swing, in fact you laugh at yourself in the mirror while you're in it, and you are a little fish just like your brother.  You do not like to be laid down but are VERY happy when carried or held in a wrap.  You are a champion nurser just like your big brother and you are also very good at burping and passing gas (poor mommy in a house of three boys!).  We love you so much Wyatt Bear, thank you for giving us another little miracle to love!

88 and 2 makes 90!!!

Today we celebrated Grandpa's 88th birthday and Wesley's 2nd birthday, making it a 90th birthday combined!  Little Guy had so much fun with Brayden and Averie and Mr. Wyatt Bear was a sweet angel, just hanging out in his family's arms.  It's crazy to come to a family party now, there are toddlers and babies everywhere...a sight we've been missing for a while since our youngest cousin is already more than a decade old!  I love hearing the baby giggles and cries while we're all together, it makes my heart happy.  Here are some shots from the fun party-

                     

Great Grandma Jean and her youngest great grandson Wyatt Bear.

                                 

My boys in matching outfits, LOVE!

                                 

The two birthday boys and Papa

                                 

Little Guy, Daddy, and Pey Pey

                                 

Averie, Brayden, and Little Guy