Thursday, September 19, 2013

Hooray for us!!!

So many exciting things are going on at our house!  Ben is starting nursing school next week, and that is a huge deal. Woohoo!

Elliott just started to speak today!  He busted out with a baby, and then da-da.  Nuts!  I cannot believe it is finally happening.  I am loving it.  He looked so pleased with himself, and then he just couldn't stop:  baby, baby, baby, baby!  I only wish he were saying mommy!!!!  (tomorrow....)

Lucas visited his new Kindergarten Prep today.  I really like this new spot, and he seems pretty excited about it, too.  Fingers crossed there are no tears on Tuesday!

And I go to Spain in two weeks! I really can't believe that.  I am looking forward to sleeping.  Is that normal?  I mean, I totally want to be in Spain, but the added element of uninterrupted sleep is just too thrilling.

We've been apple picking, we just made caramel apples with candy eyeballs, and learned to play Zingo.  Life is great.

Love to you!!!
R

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Monday, August 12, 2013

Look at that face. Hysterical.



Aw man.  Lucas and Ben get back from Connecticut tomorrow.  I sure did miss those guys, and can't wait for my loves to be home with Elliott and I.  I can't wait to hear all those great stories, and see pictures....wait, I hope Ben took pictures....

While it was tough to be apart, it was a real luxury to have some one on one time with my littlest one.  I sure learned a ton about my Wheezy guy.  We had lots of exciting times, like when we went to the emergency room together because he was having labored breathing.  Which turned out to be bronchitis, which turned in to four hours at the Oakland emergency room.  Awww, the memories.  Not to worry, he is on the mend, needs steroids and nebulizing and his moms.  I am single-handedly going to love him back to perfect health.

Ok, so he may not speak AT ALL, but he signs more for all kinds of craziness.  He is really getting snugglier.  When you turn on water, he points and pretends to wash his hands.  When you say its time to change his diaper, he walks to the changing table.  He is starting to play chase and checks to be sure you are following him.  Oh, and he REALLY hates the nebulizer.  So much.  So very much.  He can do and understand so much, so it is awesome to see him in his glory without rushing him or directing him or being distracted by Lucas, but to really give Elliott time to shine.  It is awesome.  I guess this whole time since he's been here, I've been so focused on having us all together that I never took the time to value independent time.  See, I am learning all of the time.  Even when I don't want to learn.  Sigh.

I still haven't hemmed the living room curtains, but I have chased and loved and kissed and nebulized and read and washed and swung and cooked and cleaned and treasured my Elliott.  He is a real nut, and I love him.  I wish I had video of him freaking out a bunny that was running loose in a yarn/fabric store.  (yes, I know, so berkeley...)


Sunday, August 11, 2013


Last year...

And he still loves dancing to this song!!!