Big Boy Bath / Playdate / 4 years

It's been a busy week. Harris had his first bath sitting up this past week. He did really well. I think in another few weeks we're going to move to our talking duck tub.

What a cutie in his monkey towel!

And doesn't he look like Nick at the same age? (Nick was one month older)

Nick! We were going to have our Easter pictures taken on Saturday, so of course Nick busted his lower lip on Tuesday.

It's official. Nick has a BIG BOY bed. And it's not just a twin mattress on the floor anymore. He's done great and hasn't rolled out once. He had his first spend the night party at his friend Zach's last week. Zach's mommy hasn't given me any pictures, but I'll post them as soon as I have them.

It isn't often that you share your birthday with someone you know, but Harris has a birthday buddy. His friend Annie was born less than two hours after him on September 19. We've been trying to get them together for months now. Finally they had their second playdate. They were only a few weeks old at their first one.

We're getting much better with our sippy cup.

Chris and I celebrated four fabulous years together on March 13.

Here we are on our honeymoon.

Dinner on Thursday night. Not too much change after 4 years and two kids.

Party, Turkey, and More

As Harris gets older, I'm starting to see more and more of Nick in him. I see the same facial expressions, and he'll do things that Nick use to do.

Here's one example - Foot OUT of bouncer

And how sweet - he played so hard he fell asleep in his exersaucer


At church on Wednesday, Nick and Zach were sitting still listening to the Praise Band

Harris is starting to use a sippy cup, but he doesn't like this one. He will spit it out look and me and laugh (woman, what are you thinking?)

Nick's friend Zach turned THREE on Saturday.

We had a great time at his birthday party!

Playing basketball

Riding trikes

Helping with the chairs

Waiting for pizza

Yea Zach. Your Cars cake was yummy!

This was Harrison's first birthday party. He had a great time hanging out.

Gentlemen, start your engines...

We can't wait till next year

Sleeping Oddities / 23 Weeks

So I've always been amazed at how children sleep. They seem to be able to sleep anywhere and in any position. Here's example one.

And example two. I guess he wasn't kidding when he told me he didn't want to wear his dinosaur pajamas.

Chris and I are celebrating our 4 year anniversary next month, and as a surprise, I bought him a new train. He still has his old one from childhood, but the engine didn't work. I'm not sure who is more excited about our Norfolk Southern Train, Chris or Nick.

Harris is 23 weeks old!!! I took him to the doctor on Thursday. Fortunately, it's just a nasty cold. He weighs 19 lbs 2 oz. Just for fun, I weighed him in his carrier to see how much I've been dragging around lately - 28 pounds!

He's started putting everything into his mouth. I'll be baby proofing the house soon.

My boys hanging out while Daddy was working late.

And yes, those are of course their tongues hanging out.

5 months old / Nick at his Best

Harris is 5 months old!!! I can't believe how big he's getting. He is playing more and more. He can even sit tripod for a while. It won't be long before he's sitting alone. He's pretending to be a Jedi Knight here.

Here's Harris's first boo boo. Nick threw a dog toy and hit him in the head. Harris just scream; Nick spent some quality time in time out. Poor guy.

Nick and his Daddy watching Clifford on Sunday morning.

Monday was Wacky Tacky Day at Nick's school. He was something else.

Check out the Fro!

Making funny faces

Nick decided to climb into Harris's bouncer this week. I think his legs might be a tad too long.

Clifford the Big Red Dog / Valentine's Day

Chris started complaining about Nick's hair getting long. I just think it's funny.

All he needs here is a Member's Only jacket, and he could be part of the "Brat Pack".

Barnes & Noble in Hickory sponsored a Clifford the Big Red Dog story day last Saturday. Nick LOVES Clifford!

Here's Harris at 20 weeks.

We've been reading the Hallow Weiner (one of my favorites) where the main character Oscar, a dachshund, dresses up like a hotdog for Halloween. I pulled out Chloe's old costume just for Nick. When he saw her, he just stopped and looked at me and said, "Mommy, Chloe's a weiner dog too."

Harris just loves his Big Mama

And Nick is the spitting image of Big Dan.

Harris's first Valentine's Day. He started out so happy, and ended up at the doctor with a fever and sinus infection. He is 27 1/2 inches long and 19 lbs.

My precious boys

And the Cadwallader boys with their Buffalo Tongues

Happy Valentine's Day to me with the best love someone could ask for