Abstract Art

"Look, Mom, it's me!"

Tummy Time

Jake finally decided a couple of weeks ago that he could actually lift his head when he's on his belly, which shortly after lead to him being able to roll over onto his back.

But sometimes it's still nice just to snuggle down!

Eli's First Day

Eli (finally) had his first day of preschool the day after labor day; he was SO excited!

I went with him on the first day for just an hour, and the next day was the real thing. After his first day by himself he said, "I like preschool when I go by myself!" He has told me that he is friends will ALL the kids in his class, that he LOVES playing in the gym, and that preschool is SO MUCH FUN!

Playdate

We had a cutie over here who is only a couple of months older than Jake. It was adorable to see that he was happier when she was near, and that she would move herself over next to him! It was a blast from the past, too, remembering what it was like to have twin babies!

Lady Bug Lady

This little lady has been making pets of lady bugs this summer!

Happy Buddy

When I sit outside watching the big kids play, I have a happy buddy on my lap. Life is good.

Dinner Reading

I still read to the kids while they eat dinner. We're doing Mary Poppins right now, which is surprisingly not nearly as good as the movie. We may not even finish it...but the company is good.

Beary Happy

Jake loves playing with this bear: you put it on his chest and he'll grab it, stick it in his mouth, and then throw it for you go pick up again. 

Solids

Like Eli before him, Jake was absolutely sure he wanted nothing to do with baby cereal until we added applesauce to it. But we were determined he have some because the doctor said it might help him throw up less, so Ali suggested after we put in a bite we quickly stick in his pacifier. She was a genius; as he would suck the pacifier he swallowed the cereal. He threw up at least his morning bottle a little bit less because of it, so that's good I guess. This throwing-up-everything phase is one I will not miss when it is gone!

Pile Ups

Sometimes they play nicely together...though in each of these cases I had to veto their original plans of having Eli on the bottom, but it all worked out in the end!

Helper

Even chores are fun with a helper like this!

But seriously...

...he's just clowning around!