Father's Day Weekend

Pop came down to visit last weekend. Uncle Matt got a new car and Pop drove down to NC with him. We went downtown to see the science museum. There is a new wing that I wanted to see and Nathan can always be persuaded to go somewhere if we can see dinosaurs. It's always nice these days to have visitors in general but it's extra helpful to have another set of hands to help me out. When it's time to take care of Benny, someone to be with Nathan for 20 minutes or so is extremely helpful. Museum, pool, etc. I need help at this stage and when Leo can't go during the week, I will take any extra bodies I can get.

So when Pop left Tuesday, we didn't do a whole lot the rest of the week. Nathan had a random 24 hour vomit-fest anyway so we tried to lay low until he got rid of that anyway. Fun times. Can't wait for winter when he will be bringing home germs from preschool and passing them onto his little brother.

Time with Pop, btw, was great. We enjoyed a little time out. A little time indoors. A little time even in the rain. We always enjoy Pop-Time and can't wait for him to come back. Even if he makes me do ridiculous things. Like dig through a giant planter at the airport for his knife where he hid it because he had in his pocket but didn't want it confiscated at security. So I went down there and he talked me through the adventure. I was so sure I was being watched and would be stopped for suspicious behavior. But I found the knife and left without confrontation. That was not something I would like to do again. You're welcome Dad.

Friday Leo and I added another first on our list and went on a GEO paddle trip. You get in a canoe and paddle around in the dark, using a GPS to find markers along the shore (or wherever they were put). In this case we had four other couples with us and the goal was to get to each point, get a "word" that went with a "clue" and finish all our riddles first. It didn't really matter who won as there was no real prize other than being in the middle of the lake looking up at the billions of stars that we miss being so close to city lights. It was a gorgeous night and it was nice to get away for a few hours. Our neighbor Liz watched the boys for the first time and it all went pretty well. Benny is not taking his bottle so when he's hungry it gets a little hairy. But she dealt with it fine as I knew she would.

Yeah, Benny is being a Booger. He simply won't take anything but fresh milk from his mama and sweet potatoes. We started him on some food already since he is giving other people trouble when it comes to feeding time. Sweet potatoes was the first thing we tried and he really liked it. Pears not so much. I made soup tonight (squash, zucchini, etc) and he was a big fan of that too. Veggies it is!

Leo has had first hand experience with our newest picky eater as I have been taking a photography class on Thursdays. I am loving the class but Leo hates Thursdays since Benny causes chaos when it comes time to feeding. It sucks and I feel bad. BUT I gotta get away sometimes too. My friend Carrie and I are having a great time in class, learning new things and bouncing new ideas off each other. It's just the thing I needed.

Today we went to the museum of art as a family. It was such beautiful weather we couldn't pass it up to stay inside. My friend and I went there the other night to take pictures and I wanted to get back there asap.There is lots of room for a certain little boy to run free and there is lots to enjoy there. It's a new place on my list to visit more often.

Uncle Matt has randomly decided to come up tonight and we welcome his arrival. We plan to get a bonfire going shortly and we are off to Mom and Ed's for a Father's Day dinner tomorrow. The fun never ends around here.

A Room of His Own

When Nathan hit the four month mark we made the transition from pack 'n play in the bedroom to his crib in his own room. We anticipated the same move for Benny. And even though I knew it was coming and knew it would be ok, I still approached the time with reluctance. Those four months flew by. And now he's in his own room? The newborn days are behind us for good. I was sad about it but also a little happy. And even proud. With Nathan we couldn't put him down without him crying the second he realized the warm arms had vanished. Benny, on the other hand, is a heavy sleeper. When he's out, he's out. I set him down after the last feeding, around 10:30p or so and he's good until 7a. This feels good. Not that I don't worry about him in there all by himself. I imagine the worst. But this morning when I peeked in he was turned 45 degrees and completely out of his blanket sucking his thumb. ~Sigh~ He's so stinkin' cute. And I feel great today. The move to his own room was a good one.