Tired baby

Unlike Greta as a baby or even toddler when she was tired, she fought it and fought it. 

Not Lola. When she's tired, you know it. And nothing but going ni-night is going to help. 

She'll even just lay down. 

Sweet baby girl! 

Halloween fun

I've never been a big Halloween fan but it's been fun these last 2 years doing family themed costumes and trunks. 

This year we went with one of Greta's favorite shows - Paw Patrol. We had - Everest (Greta), Skye (Lola), Ryder (Ryan) and Mayor Goodway (me). 

Greta was a little nervous about trick or treating even though she was super excited. I don't think falling asleep on the way helped.

Greta also loved the bounce house - once she got the courage and realized she could do it all by herself. Then pretty sure she went through it like 25 times.

By the time we got home, we had 1 sleeping baby and a tired but not willing to admit it toddler. But she soon went down too.

Happy Halloween!

Fall favorite

One of my fall favorites is making leave houses. Well we had just enough leaves to make our first one... Mostly because they (DTE) cut down 2 huge trees in our yard. 

Either way. We had a great time. Even made a garage for Greta's tractor. 

Yes- that is the take we used... Both of us - lol. 

Greta's first field trip

Farming with Papa

Any chance we get, we had to Unionville to farm with dad. Greta thinks it's the best ever and that papa shouldn't farm without her. 

So last weekend we headed up on Friday for a quick trip. Fun was had by all! 

It's like the skies opened up and heaven shone down. Made me think of Grandpa checking in. 

If you look close you can see how excited Greta looks. 

Fall fireworks

Salome had fireworks in celebration of their 150th anniversary. They started at 830 or I thought I'd be the perfect time for Greta to see her first fireworks. And it was relatively warm out too. 

I waited until after a good long nap to tell her and she was super excited and jumped up and down. Then the wait began. I told her it had to be dark before we could leave. So after an early bath, pjs, pizza and a fed and sleeping Lola... We loaded up. 

We parked at the library. Set up our chairs. And luckily only had 10 minutes til they started. And after they did really wished I brought her ear things. They were loud and she already doesn't really care for loud things. So I held my hands over her ears the whole time. But she really liked them. 30 minutes was plenty. We thought we saw the grand finale but then they started back up again. Oh well we left. Lola never work up once. Sweet girl. When she's out. She's out. 

Great experience and loved watching it through Greta's eyes. 

Nothing fun to report

Life has been pretty status quo. Girls are getting bigger. Lola is still the wild one with no fear and an absolute  mommy's girl. Greta is getting smarter by the day. We've been working lots on letters and their sounds. 

We've also enjoyed some warmer temps that have made for lots of playing outside and dinner on the porch. 

Lola 14 months old

I don't know if I really have a favorite age for kids. I have lots of them and all for different reasons. But right now Lola is a hook. She's definitely got her personality. 

1. Loves to shake heads and will extend her hand

2. Is curious and likes to get into things - drawers, cupboards 

3. Is a total mamas girl - all is fine as long as I'm near. And I swear she has some radar to find me in the house.

4. Is s great eater and loves almost everything 

5. Still likes to bite. Mostly Greta but a few kids at day care have also fallen victim

6. Will tell you when she's tired and ready for nigh night. Then she'll lean in for a good night hug

7. Great sleeper with the exception when she's getting teeth 

8. Has 9 teeth - I think - need to count

9. Loves to color - id say it's her favorite thing to do.

10. Still has the best smile and brightest blue eyes. 

Look out world! This ones got spunk. 

Fall fun

A spontaneous trip to Wiards Sunday afternoon - fun for all but especially Greta. 

She's a dare devil. This huge slide she went down like 3 times and would have gone more but they closed. 

Check it out https://youtu.be/3ZGSTuK79mc

Greta also got to ride a pony - her favorite. 

Lola loved seeing the animals, playing in the corn and walking around like a big girl. 

Football Saturday

Mom had 2 extra tickets for the Michigan vs Wisconsin game. So I did something I've only done one other time. I got a babysitter! 

And it was worth it. Michigan got the win despite it being an ugly game. I got to spend some adult time with mom and Ryan. We stayed dry... With the exception of mom accidentally dumping a bottle of water down the front of my shirt. 

And as always.... There was a little guilt. But the girls had a great time and Lola was already in bed and Greta was reading books with the babysitter. 

Maybe we'll have to do that more. 

36 years old

Someone asked how old I was turning and I grimaced when I had to say 36. Not sure why. It's only a number. But my number now is closer to 40 than to 30. And woah! When did that happen?!!

My birthday landed on a Monday so it was off to work. But I have the best coworkers. They decorated my office and  my boss made me a cake. And they sang to me. 

But unfortunately my birthday lunch was cancelled when day care called and Lola had a temp of 101.5

So most of the rest of the day was spent trying work and trying to cuddle. 

But that's what being a mommy is all about. 

So here's my wish list for my 36th year... 1. Be a good mom and wife

2. Visit someplace new

3. Go on a trip with my hubby 

4. Laugh more

5. Shop less

6. Love more

Coodies??

The Coodies called hand, foot, and mouth disease is going around day care. Thursday I get the call they found a sore in Lola's mouth. Ugh! Seriously?! So I'm instructed to come pick her up and take her to the doctor to get checked out. Need a note to return. 

9:50 call the dr and chedule appointments. 10:30 stop at home for diaper bag. 10:40 Arrive at day care. 10:42 Sneak through day care so Greta doesn't see me. 10:43 Get Lola. 10:45 Drive to doctors. 11:05 See the nurse practitioner. 11:10 Hear she's perfect. 11:12 Get the note. 11:20 Drive back to day care. 11:30 Drop her off. 11:40 Go back home to work the rest of the day. 5:00 Drive back to day care to pick up both girls. 

My lil ham found the gown and wanted to wear it. 

Day care director apologized for the inconvenience - and I said no problem. Id rather her not have it and spread it to others. I'd hope other parents would do the saw.