Just have to try

Last night while reading books, Greta decided that she didn't want to wear a pull-up to bed. I've been encouraging her for a while to try it, but she didn't want to. So I was super proud when she finally decided to.

She went to the bathroom before bed. She drink no water because she was worried. And then at 4:30 I got the wake up.

I wasn't too worried, because we have really good waterproof mattress protectors. The only problem is that greta sleeps in the crack of her bed against the wall and that is it protected. So she literally Peed down the side of the mattress, and then it went under the mattress. 

So I immediately start blabbing. Then Google it. And start dumping baking soda on it. And then while doing this, I start hearing a wrestling noise under the bed. I start freaking out and thinking oh my there are mice under the bed. I wait until like 530, before I text Ryan and tell him he needs to come in there and check under the bed. Luckily he comes in and doesn't see any. But does hear the noise.on the other side of Brad's room is my closet and there he discovers I chewed up hole. So now we have mice.

And all this before 6 AM.

Good news for the mattress, I let the baking soda sit all day and then vacuumed it up this evening. And no smell and no stain. Another google search Success!!

Lola's First Hair Cut

Poor Lola - she still have very little hair.  She keeps saying - "More Hair.  More Hair."  So when we were getting our hair cut (Greta and me) - Lola was adamant that she also get her hair cut... so I left my hair stylist cut a few of the long ones. It wasn't even enough to say some hair from her first cut.  But there are picture proof.

Registering fun

So Julie invited us all to come baby registering with her. I was super excited! I love that stuff. And because this is such a joyful and exciting time, I also decided we needed shirts to wear. 

So I got to work and designed us a logo... fitting for a baby with the last name Ruth. Snd bought shirts and Joanns... did done printing and ironing and tada!! 

We looked awesome. And Julie especially with her little belly. After registering we celebrated with lunch and a little fabric shopping. And then some more online registering. And finally a quick look at the hall for the baby shower. 

Baby Ruth has no idea how much he's going to be loved and treasured by everyone. He truly is a miracle from God and I couldn't be a prouder aunt and sister! P

First trip to the library

So I finally decided I needed to find a library to belong to. So after 2 calls, I finally find ours... in Milan.

Greta was super excited after I told her what the library was. When we got there we signed up for library cards. Greta even got her own.

And then we spent the next 45 minutes looking at books. There were so many happy squeals and laughs and  joy - it made my heart happy. It was also a bit overwhelming but we eventually found some good ones t bring home. Including 3 movies. I also got a book only to realize that I had already read it. Seriously?? 

So very happy we went. I see many more trips in our near future. 

Playset is back

We've been without a playset since the big wind storm. Seems like forever ago and I honestly have no clue when it was. Then we bought a new used one and couldn't put it up yet. So we made do all summer with the top of the old playhouse as a house and the sand box. 

But finally.... finally... it's back!! And the girls couldn't be happier! Me too. They love it. I can see lots of playing on this over the years just like we did on ours. Hours of fun and joy it will bring.

Backyard camping fun

Greta has been asking for a while to go camping. So on a very spontaneous decision, we bought a tent and 2 air mattresses and set up camp in our backyard. 

The girls loved it!! There was so much laughter and smiles! Games and catching lightening bugs. And of course smores. Or just marshmallows for Greta and not roasted and just graham crackers for Lola.

Greta was so sad when we took the tent down. And said she cant wait to do it again. 

Both girls were asleep before 7!

Happy 2nd birthday Lola!

Wow! Where has the time gone... how is it possible that Lola is 2!! From the moment she was born, i knew 2 things... she was going to be smiley and joyful and she was going to have a mind of her own. And still to this day it's true. She has a joy for life that can brighten anyone's day. She dances to her own beat. She can command a room and knows it. She is like a sponge and soaks up everything. Her laugh is contagious. And the twinkle in her eyes is enough to make even the strongest give in. 

Lola's list at 2

1. Knows her ABCs

2. Can count to twelve (sometimes more)

3. Favorite toy is legos and anything Greta doesn't want her to have

4. She loves playing puppy with Greta. 

5. Is a good sleeper, 6 out of 7 nights.

6. Finds mischief where I never worried before. 

7. Still has her runny nose and cough quite often - can't wait for her to outgrow that. 

8. One long visit to the ER - which probably wasn't needed but that's okay. 

9. Loves the pool and I imagine next summer will be a little fish. 

10. Remains a mama's girl 

11. Is in the blue room at day care

12. Loves to dance and sing in the microphone 

13. Favorite movie: Trolls

14. Still sleeping in the crib at the middle height

15. Officially is now forward facing 

16. Talks in pretty good sentences - usually 5-6 words

17. Favorite song: the Lord said to Noah

18. Loves to pray before we eat and always reminds us. Plus knows all the words

19. Favorite food: all!! Except pickles - she'll say "no like them!"

20. Is adventurous and loves climbing and jumping 

21. She call Greta "Sissy"

22. Nicknames: Lola bug. Lola bologna. 

Oh how I love her!! And can't wait to see what this next year has in store for her! 

Birthday party success

The day for the big party finally arrived. Much preparation and planning went into M afternoon of friends, family, sunshine, bouncing, laughing, taking, eating and so much more. I loved every minute of it. 

Also so grateful to family and friends who pitched in and helped and watched swimmers, scooped ice cream, cleaned up and more. So blessed!! 

Hers looking at the Minnie's special day! And Lola had so much fun. I don't think the smile left her face except for when we turned off the bounce house for the night. So fun! This is definitely become an annual tradition.