Happy Monday, all! I hope it wasn't too awful for everyone, although the amount of snow haters on my social media tells me that a lot of you probably hated today. I however, loved today, and will do a separate blog post on our 1st of the year snow adventures. Today is for catch up on our last week! It was another eventful & busy week for the Wilson clan.
We've been dealing with a mommy-attached teething baby...hello, tooth #4! Thank goodness for this awesome teething necklace I purchased from Jane.com.
I also volunteered to try out adding a new addition to our days at home. My cousin and his wife recently had a sweet baby girl, and they don't live far from us, so I told them I could try out watching her a couple days a week. The first day was a success, although Gavin wasn't sure what to think of mommy holding and feeding a baby that wasn't him. Christian however was a big helper! If everyday goes like the first (which, come on, it's 3 kiddos, it's not always going to be that easy) then I just might get my baby girl fix! ;)
On Wednesday, I had the sweetest cuddle session with Gavin...he got up extra early (boo!) and then fell back asleep in my arms (swoon!). I seriously wanted to freeze time, because moments like this are so rare and I know they are limited the older he gets.
My latest grocery trip involved buying the cutest pajamas for the boys...so obviously I had to try to take some photos. Gavin wasn't feeling it as much as Christian, but I did manage to catch a few good ones!
These gingers seriously make my day.
This past week Gavin started pulling up...on everything! He's still a bit clumsy and has several battle wounds from his adventures, but he's having fun exploring.
We had the messiest lunch date...avocados & blueberries.
Someone also figured out how to pull down the iPad (which we use as a baby monitor), so we've had to find a new place for that.
*I've had a LOT of people ask me about this baby monitor. It's an app we downloaded to our phones & iPads. It cost us $9.99 and it's called Cloud Baby Monitor. I set up the iPad in Gavin's room and use it as the child unit and then use my phone as the parent unit. It can be used over Wi-fi or unlimited range. I can even spy on him sleeping from my phone while we're out for a date night. My only complaint is that it uses the iPad's camera for video, so you can't see them if the room is pitch dark. There is a light you can turn on, but it's extremely bright, and if you have a light sleeper like my little one, it can wake them up. Other than that, it's a much better option than spending crazy amounts of money on a video monitor!*
Gavin pulling up now means the boys can fight over the same toys! Luckily, Christian is really good and patient with him, which really surprises me. I wasn't nearly as good as sharing growing up...or now, for that matter. #oldestchildproblems
This week, we finally got around to making our basement feel more homey. I really didn't like going down there because it just didn't feel as warm and cozy as my living room. So we put up some new decor, moved the boy's toys around a bit, hung up two new wall collages and replaced our old, stained, worn out couch.
Now, I'm in love and have spent every evening down there since! We still have to hang curtains and get an ottoman, but I'm loving this so much better!
We also had our first snow on Thursday...we woke up to a good dusting and slick roads!
In preparation for my other bestie's baby shower, we went and had pedicures, and then I did my own nails when I got home. I love this color! OPI's Ate Berries In The Canaries.
On Saturday, we celebrated Kayla and little miss Gemma. Another baby I can't wait to snuggle!
Yay, babies!
On Sunday, Christian helped me do chores around the house in order to earn money for his school. His school is doing a fundraiser for kids in Romania, and they learned all about helping those who basically have nothing. I was so proud to see how excited he was to collect his chore money...such a sweet heart this one has.
Today (after snow fun) we played in the basement & then had lots of fun with cousins. Christian bawled when they had to leave...cousins are always your first best friends, so I love seeing them play & have fun!
Sad. Happy. Zoned out. #babylife
Oh, Gavin...you and your teething adventures are making for some great photos! And we couldn't even bribe the other nephew with a cookie to get in the group photo, so this one will just have to do!
And that was our week! Tomorrow I will have 3 kiddos again...fingers crossed it goes as well as it did last week! And my broken Keurig has finally been replaced, so I can thankfully have caffeine in the morning again...yay, for some sanity again! Well, maybe.
Thanks for reading!
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