Saturday, August 31, 2013
aug 31
we loved watching micah ride the train into the city - we told him it was thomas and he even got to buy our tickets from the "real sir topham hat" - he was a young black guy and played along perfectly, explaining to micah that he wasn't wearing his top hat because his head was too big - the awe in micah's eyes was worth walking around the city in the pouring rain.
Friday, August 30, 2013
aug 30
after getting into chicago last night at midnight, this morning we decided to spend this 98 degree day at the children's museum here - it puts ours to shame and i think we possibly enjoyed it as much as micah did.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
aug 29
this morning as we were packing to leave for chicago tonight, nyla started crawling (8.5 months old) - it's slow and robotic and adorable.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
aug 28
ever have one of those days where you want to punch your kids - no? well then neither have i.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
aug 27
today Micah had his first "grandpa date" - a trip to target to pick out any toy he wanted - of course he picked out a four-pack of cars movie guys - shocker & adorable.
Monday, August 26, 2013
aug 26
today is micah's first nap time in his twin bed and it took him a looooong time to fall asleep - when i went in there to remind him it was time to sleep, what i really wanted to do was lay under his blankets with him and take a nap together - maybe once he really gets the hang of this big boy thing i'll do just that.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
aug 25
two nights ago we took the sides off micah's crib to create a big boy "toddler" bed, now today micah is napping on our bed while we take down his crib and set up his twin bed - my baby is growing up - sigh.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
aug 24
celebrated micah's first night in his big boy bed with a special breakfast at luna, then a fresh big boy haircut, then an afternoon at the pool and dinner at barrio in tremont with my mom - the perfect saturday!
Friday, August 23, 2013
aug 23
this morning we ran around like crazy people finishing up our errands before spending the afternoon at the pool with "grandma hodous."
Thursday, August 22, 2013
aug 22
nail polish, makeup, cookie baking, the kiddie pool - those are the makings of a fun day with the five kids.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
aug 21
the upside of watching the weeks girls this week is the little hips to carry around nyla and three playmates for micah.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
aug 20
luckily my sister came to the rescue when i realized taking two kids to the pool by myself was a really bad idea.
Monday, August 19, 2013
aug 19
it is so cute to watch micah and nyla play with the three harrington kids while we eat key lime pie and talk.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
aug 18
luckily after only a couple "burps where the food comes out" in the car yesterday, three hours of thomas the tank engine and a good night sleep micah seems find this morning and hopefully it stays that way.
Saturday, August 17, 2013
aug 17
well there's a first time for everything - micah puked all over the car today on the way to get the pieces to set up his big boy bed - i guess it's not the night to make the transition.
Friday, August 16, 2013
aug 16
today nyla is eight months old (how can it be?!) and in two days micah will officially be two and a half - the days are looooooong but the months really do go fast.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
aug 15
nyla woke up sneezy and snotty and whiny so we couldn't watch the girls again today - i actually wished we did though - the two older ones were a lot of help yesterday - making bottles and carrying nyla around on little hips like little mamas-in-training.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
aug 14
watched three of my favorite girls today in addition to my two kids and the day was a breeze - i think i forgot that babies and toddlers eventually get older and get easier in some ways - we baked cookies and painted 80 fingers and toes and played many, many games of hangman - it was a great day with five kids under one roof.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
aug 13
today I went on a wild goose chase for 100% shea butter for Nyla's hair on recommendation by a friend - and in case you care neither target or sally beauty has it but whole foods came through in the end.
Monday, August 12, 2013
aug 12
last time we went to the kiddie park micah had a blast - today not-so-much: i may have made a mistake by forcing him onto the little airplane ride thinking that once he got over his trepidation he'd remember how much he loved it - um, nope, he cried the whole time then refused 8 out of the next 9 rides.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
aug 11
only at an african/african american wedding can it start almost two hours late and none but us peach-colored people bat an eye.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
aug 10
the nice thing about having a zoo membership is that we can go for an hour or two and not feel like we're wasting money on a random saturday when everyone is in a grumpy mood - or just i am.
Friday, August 9, 2013
aug 9
rain turned to sunshine & my headache went away in time to spend the morning with long-lost cousins - lakeside cemetery to visit their dad's grave, little italy for coffee & pastries & coventry for vintage shopping - all before lunch - now the kids rest up before a big family bbq tonight.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
aug 8
if you need a good workout try going grocery shopping with a two year old and a 7 month old strapped to your chest - for added calorie burning, drop something (or have your toddler drop/throw something) and squat to pick it up with said baby nearly upside down in the ergo - sweat inducing and hilarious.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
aug 7
this rainy wednesday calls for books under blankets on the sunporch and long naps (for them at least).
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
aug 6
we haven't been to an indians game since I was pregnant with Micah - so excited for our double date care of Nestlé tonight - having a smoothie for lunch so I can eat junk tonight.
Monday, August 5, 2013
aug 5
i love when monday morning starts out the week with a clean house, an empty dirty clothes hamper, dinner prepped and errands done too.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
aug 4
sundays are always a weird mix of busy and exhausting in the morning and chill and relaxing in the afternoon - church usually wears out the kids so we're left with a few uninterrupted hours together on sabbath afternoon.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
aug 3
curtis was away for most of the day which made me forget it was a saturday - but we made the best of it and hung with the rest of my fam until he got home.
Friday, August 2, 2013
aug 2
even if only for a few hours, it's always nice to get to chill with some of our dearest out of towners as they drive through cleveland - i wish we lived closer to do family bbq's all the time.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
aug 1
had a triple dinner date to discuss our upcoming bible study - it's going to be fun to co-lead with some of our best friends.
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