Helping hands and lawn mowers

Amazing how much you can get down with a sister, niece and nephew and and extra lawn more can do! They came over Friday around lunch and by end of day, they had the lawn all mowed, half of it bagged and picked up, the baby's new dresser put together, the bathroom cleaned, toys picked up, books sorted. I finished painting and then Mar helped me put the room back together. 

With Ryan working in Canada this weekend, it was a HUGE help!! I am so lucky to have such a selfless, helpful sister!!

A good helper

Greta has taken a big liking to help put her friends to sleep at day care. This week Greta helped pat Wesley to sleep a couple times. 

Can't wait to see how see reacts to the new baby and how much she's going to love helping. 

RAD pool is happening

Well it's official... We are putting in a pool. It's all laid out. First delivery has been made. And digging should start tomorrow. Hopefully it will be ready so we can use it this year. 

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.