2 CriBs FoR sALe

This weekend we had 2 sleeping transformations in this household. Friday Liam went back on reflux medicine and also back to sleeping in his car seat...since then he has slept through the night and is taking better naps. YES!! Amazingly and unfortunatly, that same night Connor figured out how to climb out of his crib, and he did it over and over and over again! After dragging up the twin mattress from the basement, we have begun to implement the "Supernanny" tactic of quietly putting your child back to bed until they fall asleep there. With Liam sound asleep, I spent an hour and fifteen minutes last night walking Connor back to bed until he finally gave in. Both boys slept great all night.

Tonight it was Dan's turn and after 35 minutes I heard both of them snoring from the other room-progress!

It's a big step for both of them...so far so good!

Making Memories

Connor's first playdate
with the neighbor kids

The Payette Sleepover

The boys playing outside

We've been in the new house barely two weeks now and already have many lasting memories. Dan's birthday party, an 8 person sleep over and a mini hot tub party just to name a few. Visits from friends, family and neighbors have made the first couple weeks in this house enjoyable ones. We love this house and what it enables us to do and will cherish these, and many more memories, for years to come.

March...Moving...Madness!

It's Over!! We officially moved into the new house last weekend. It was stressful, overwhelming and exhausting but wow, is it great to have room to spread out. Dan's family was gracious enough to donate hours and hours of moving and unpacking time and we appreciated, and needed, every hour. We are still rummaging through boxes and adding necessary appliances but we are both totally moved out of our parent's basements and that feels wonderful!
I haven't had much time to update this thing, as you know, but now that we are getting more settled hopefully I'll be on here more.
Both boys are loving the new house and the room they share. Connor can't to play in Liam's crib every morning, after he wakes him up that is!
We waited a long time for this and it's such a blessing to finally be in something that is ours. We can't wait to have you over to check the place out...bring your suits!

"M-boni" Ride

Connor, Dan and Hoagie

"Fasten the seat belt, daddy"

For Christmas this year I gave Dan and Connor a ride on the zamboni at a UMD hockey game. Although there was some last minute confusion, both of them were featured atop the zamboni between periods 2 and 3 of the Colorado College series. Without a flinch, Connor climbed right up top and gasped with amazment as the large zamboni whisked he and daddy around the ice. He was wide-eyed and a giddy AND he didn't cry...that's what i was worried about! Since then Connor marches around saying, "m-boni, m-boni", pointing at pictures and books with zambonis on them. He was excited!


It almost brought me to tears as I watched Dan and Connor share in something so unique and special. The two of them will certainly be sharing moments like this for years to come.


(Of course I have to thank JCMay for all thier help!)