Aargh!

Guess who likes the swing!

So cute when they sleep...shhhhhhhh!

This is a normal night for us. Chris and Adam are loving this library book about pirates right now...so why not be pirates. They rummaged through the dress up box and made other props. Then they went and plundered Adam's room. Shiver Me Timbers!!

They let Caleb be first mate.

Here's How Valentine's Day Went...

I have to admit, this year's Valentine's Day was...different. Gone are the days of a quiet dinner for two; Gone are the days of eating lobster and dancing; Gone are the days of melting into an evening...or as least for a few years. Our tradition is to cook a fabulous meal and enjoy Valentine's Day in. This year, Chris cooked a fabulous meal of Wild Salmon with a compound dill, shallot, and butter spread with a Bearnaise sauce, fresh broccoli, and white whine (totally recommend Stag's Leap Chardonnay). We enjoyed this meal on my favorite china and crystal. After finishing my meal, I looked over and observed the following changes in our Valentine's Day Tradition:
1) Adam ate the entire meal in his Incredible Hulk underwear and Saints T-Shirt.
2)Caleb proceeded to let out the longest poot I've ever heard during dinner...which made Adam and Chris bust out laughing.
3) Chocolate milk was spilled over the table.
4) Too much time was devoted to getting our dog to stop barking at nothing in the backyard.
5) Adam's paper plate matched nicely with my fine china.
6) I ate most of my dinner with a 3 month old on my lap who refuses to sit in his swing while we eat. He has to be a part of the family (I don't really blame him).
7) The dinner ended with Adam climbing up and sitting on Chris' head to play the drums on his head.
8)Oh, during the prayer, I thanked God for this special day to show our love for each other, etc. After saying "Amen" Adam added, "and thank you for my birthday". (which is not for 3 weeks, but he's fixated on it)

I know I sound a little cynical about this, but I actually had a great Valentine's Day dinner. I wouldn't change a thing. Everyone was happy and healthy, dinner came out beautifully, Chris cooked everything and then did the dishes afterward!! It felt like us, but special.

Caleb is 3 months old today!

We measured him for stats for his baby book. He's 23.5 inches long and 12 lbs. WOW. Just think...3 months ago he was 5 lbs 12 oz. and 19.5 inches. That is amazing to me. Happy Mini Birthday Baby Boy!!

Snow!!

Nana Nana Boo Boo! We got snow too! I think at our house it lasted for about an hour. It was gorgeous coming down, but was so wet and sticky that when it hit you you just got soaked. Adam went out for about 10 minutes and then couldn't take it anymore. But, I got pics!! All morning the local news took over the channel and did "Snow Day In-Depth". That really meant they went out to the parking lot and watched the snow land on the cars and would say things like, "It's really coming down now." Then, they had all the mayors from towns nearby call in and over and over they all said, "It's snowing here too!" I guess when you live in Southern Louisiana and this happens so rarely they need to cover it minute-to-minute. I think Regis and Kelly would have been more interesting...probably not.

Baths are Magic!

So Chris went to a Hornets game tonight with a friend which meant I had to do the nightly routine solo. Not too big of a deal, but today was yet another cold, yucky day this winter and we spent almost all day inside. Therefore, I was worn out. The way the night usually works is that I'm handling Caleb these days (feeding, bathing, clothing, putting down) and Chris plays around with Adam (bath, books, He-Man videos, bed). Well, when you're alone, a lot of this overlaps and neither child has high grades in patience right now. Well, things were going well through dinner with me and the boys until Caleb decides he's getting sleepy and cranky which means get going on the routine early. I throw Adam in the bath with some bath finger paint and don't hear a peep from him while I feed Caleb. Well...until he runs out of paint (a whine-fest for another time). Luckily, Caleb was full. Caleb then needs a bath. What to do? I can't leave one in this bath and bathe another somewhere else...too many horror stories of kids alone in baths. So, I throw in that giant bath sponge for babies and sit Caleb in there with Adam. Of course I have to hold him upright the whole time, but he loved it! He sat there and giggled at Adam and then Adam would giggle that he made Caleb giggle. So funny. Then as Adam continued to play in the water joyfully (we're going on probably 30 minutes now) I dressed Caleb and put him to bed without a peep. Then, Adam's turn for pj's and then he and I read a new book that we got from the library this morning before he crashed. I'm telling you, the bath made the night go smoothly. Both of them were happy, not asking me a million questions (which by 7:30pm I'm just too tired of "Mommy, what are you doing?") and just content on all fronts. I amazed myself. Not that I could get it done b/c I can always get it done. But, I was amazed that I was not stressed at the end of it, nor were they, and I actually took the time to enjoy each one of them while I had both of them. Now, I'm sitting back with my feet up, eating Blue Bell Ice Cream out of the container (don't judge me), and watching HGTV...not a bad night. Thanks Bath!!

My New Favorite Picture!

This is now what I have on my background on my computer! I think it's adorable!! My boys are so cute!

BELIEVE!

THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS HAVE DONE IT...WON THE SUPERBOWL!