Nesting plus one

With the help of the best big sis ever, I completed round one of nesting! And we made a serious dent. We started about 10 and finished about 5. Lots of trash bags. New storage containers. A full suburban of items to be donated to the church rummage sale. 

Even got all the baby stuff found and cleaned. And the first round of stuff washed and ready. No bag packed but at least I know where everything is. That's s start.  

Felt very accomplished when we finished.

Operation Paci Takeaway

Well last night was night 1 of paci takeaway and we did it. Yes, there was tears and a little anger but she feel asleep no problem and slept until about 6 when she started demanding her paci. But again, ignored them and she fell back asleep for a bit. Then when I knew she was up, I went in to get her and she wanted it. This time the art of distraction win! A yogurt smoothie, 2 gummy blue bears, and George! And we are all good! 

Here's hoping night #2 goes as well! 

A great day up north

Mom, Greta and I had a great impromptu morning up north. We headed to Manistee for a craft shows - and found s few things. Then stumbled upon a carnival - Greta's first and petting zoo.  Not sure who has more fun - Greta or Mom and I who played lots of carnival games and won lots of prizes. 

All topped off with her first elephant ear! Yummy!! 

And almost before we left the parking lot, she was down for the count! 

27 months old

Another month old for Ms. Greta!

Top 10 for the month
1.  Got 5 new teeth - 3 K9s and 2 molars.   It didn't go so well but we survived.
2. Finished her big tot and parent swim class - and still loving the weather.
3.  Favorite show is still Curious George.
4.  Favorite books are Curious George.  But love to read anything.
5.  Has a new big girl room upstairs, all painted Blue (picked by her) and pink.
6.  Has been having a rough time getting dropped off at day care.
7.  Loves watching the baby kick and move in my belly.  She will even tell the baby it's not nice to kick mommy.
8.  She figured out how to make her tractor move, just needs to work on steering.
9.  Is hilarious and is always coming up with silly things to do and say.
10.  Knows how to use the potty but tells me she's too busy.

Love this girl more than words.  She challenges me and makes me laugh and loves me unconditionally.  By the time I post next month, we might be able to add big sister to the list.

Happy 40th Birthday Ryan!

Well my man is officially in a different decade than I.

He work up to a decorated kitchen with signs.  I also gave Ryan his birthday gift... a custom made "Delaney IPA" that my friend at work's husband made.  I then designed labels and got him a cool Michigan 6-pack holder.  Then after work, we celebrated in true Delaney style with dinner at Mac's with perch.

Friday was then spent getting ready for his big 40th birthday party on Saturday.  And of course the weather on Saturday didn't cooperate at all.  It was about 60 degrees and monsoon like conditions. So that bounce house got cancelled but that didn't stop the fun!  We had about 40 people and lots of kids for a barn party.  We asked everyone to bring a 6 pack and then hoped for a beer tasting party... well that didn't happen and most people brought 2 6-packs so we had and now have enough beer for a HUGE party!  We even sent people home his 6-packs.  And one of Ryan's friends brought fireworks so that was fun as well.

(And I'm a bad wife and didn't get any pictures :-( )  BOO!!

Greta and cars

Greta loves cars!  All kinds, but especially Daddy's.  She loves riding in them, sitting in them, honking the horn, and I'm sure she will love driving them soon.

Oh teeth

Poor Greta - she's just never had an easy time teething and these last 3 to come through was the same. Fever, cranky, only wanting to be held. Even had to keep her home from school one day - and thanks to Aunt Mary for coming to the rescue!!

Good news 2 of the K9s are through and the last is close. Poor baby!