Dawson is sporting these cute new sunglasses from his Kneaders kid's meal. So adorable :)
Monday, May 21, 2012
Sleepy-head
Apparently, watching Mom loading the dishwasher is not good entertainment. I don't have a single picture of Dawson falling asleep in his high-chair. So, I was excited that Desmond fulfilled this adorable rite-of-passage.
Cousin Oakley
I think Dawson may have his first crush....his adorable cousin Oakley. Who can blame him?
Tooth #5
Desmond's fifth tooth made an appearance on 5/12. He's still working on #6 and it's being a painful one for him! Poor thing...
A Hiking We Will Go
One of our goals as parents is to instill in our children a desire to be active and enjoy spending time outdoors. It was like seeing into the future the other day when I asked Dawson whether he'd rather go ride his bike or walk over to the park and he started whining and said, "I want to sit on the couch and watch Kung Fu Panda!" I can only imagine how it will be when he's 15. This summer we are going to try to squeeze in at least one family hike per week.
Despite owning our townhouse in Providence since 2007 we had never set foot up Providence Canyon until this spring. We had heard the Conservation Corp had cleared an awesome single-track/hiking trail last summer and decided we better check it out. The weather has been mild enough that we've already used the trail a number of times and it is absolutely gorgeous. This last Wednesday (I know, this post is a bit late!) the foliage was so lush and green it almost felt like we were in beautiful Oregon.
We have two kid carriers/back-packs so the boys get to come with us. The straps on one of the back packs are pretty worthless and I have to jimmy-rig them with some extra cushion to make hiking bearable. Jeffrey gets the nicer pack, but has to carry a 3 year old in it. So, his shoulders are pretty achy by the end, too.
Once we get going Desmond typically falls asleep and spends much of the hike like a bobble-head doll. Dawson likes us to pick up rocks, flowers, sticks, leaves, etc. for him to hold as we hike. They are both so cute in their little packs.
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| Sleepy Des |
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Bright colors
We are hanging out in the waiting room at the chiropractor, and my boys look so bright and summery. I had to snap a pic!
I love these guys!
I love these guys!
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Mother's Day Wishes
Here it is again...Mother's Day.
The day we force our husbands into the kitchen to prepare a meal worth a year's wait. Though the thought is sweet, inwardly we cringe as our well-intentioned mates coat the counter-tops and fill the sink with dishes.
My mom is amazing and deserves to be spoiled rotten on Mother's Day. Along with a thoughtful gift, she is treated to a feast. The spread my Dad lays out on Mother's Day always makes me grin. Along with a plethora of side dishes he typically conjures up 3 different meat dishes....every woman's dream! It's no surprise that my husband always thinks it's a good idea to visit my parents over Mother's Day. Unfortunately for hubby, this year we are staying in Providence so he'll have to make his own meat platter!
In addition to not making dinner and sleeping in as long as my nursing body will allow, I'm hoping for a thoughtful gift or two. Here are some Mother's Day gifts I would love to receive:
1. A promise of health for my boys throughout their lives.
2. Peace-so my boys need not fear and can be spared the instability and tragedy of war.
3. True Love in my children's future and the ability to accept whomever their soul-mate may be.
4. Productive and intelligent boys; may it be in school, work, a charity, or in their own homes.
5. A knowledge that my boys will neither bully nor be bullied, and will befriend those in need.
6. A lifetime of friendship with my children, even when they are teens and could hate me for "ruining their lives."
7. The ability to make my kids love themselves as much as I love them.
8. An assurance that my kids will always have food in their bellies, clothes on their bodies, and a roof over their heads.
9. Faithful boys who know there is a higher power at work in all things, and that they are His hands on this earth.
10. And lastly, for myself, I'd like to receive faith, strength, patience, and love, in order to keep on truckin' along this scenic yet bumpy road of parenthood.
P.S. Honey, if you can't find any of these items at Wal-Mart, a box of chocolates will suffice. :)
Reader, what "gifts" would you add to this list?
The day we force our husbands into the kitchen to prepare a meal worth a year's wait. Though the thought is sweet, inwardly we cringe as our well-intentioned mates coat the counter-tops and fill the sink with dishes.
My mom is amazing and deserves to be spoiled rotten on Mother's Day. Along with a thoughtful gift, she is treated to a feast. The spread my Dad lays out on Mother's Day always makes me grin. Along with a plethora of side dishes he typically conjures up 3 different meat dishes....every woman's dream! It's no surprise that my husband always thinks it's a good idea to visit my parents over Mother's Day. Unfortunately for hubby, this year we are staying in Providence so he'll have to make his own meat platter!In addition to not making dinner and sleeping in as long as my nursing body will allow, I'm hoping for a thoughtful gift or two. Here are some Mother's Day gifts I would love to receive:
1. A promise of health for my boys throughout their lives.
2. Peace-so my boys need not fear and can be spared the instability and tragedy of war.
3. True Love in my children's future and the ability to accept whomever their soul-mate may be.
4. Productive and intelligent boys; may it be in school, work, a charity, or in their own homes.
5. A knowledge that my boys will neither bully nor be bullied, and will befriend those in need.
6. A lifetime of friendship with my children, even when they are teens and could hate me for "ruining their lives."
7. The ability to make my kids love themselves as much as I love them.
8. An assurance that my kids will always have food in their bellies, clothes on their bodies, and a roof over their heads.
9. Faithful boys who know there is a higher power at work in all things, and that they are His hands on this earth.
10. And lastly, for myself, I'd like to receive faith, strength, patience, and love, in order to keep on truckin' along this scenic yet bumpy road of parenthood.
P.S. Honey, if you can't find any of these items at Wal-Mart, a box of chocolates will suffice. :)
Reader, what "gifts" would you add to this list?
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