Candy & Temper Tantrums

Thatcher can be the most cuddly & most polite little boy there is. However, like all of us, he has his weaknesses. Candy happens to be one of them. From the moment he gets up in the morning he's asking "candy, candy" and it just breaks his heart when I explain to him that he may not have candy EVERY DAY.

We use to keep a bowl of goodies out on our table for our guests to feel like they can help themselves, but lately it has been tempting Thatcher way too much. I have even caught him standing on top of the table to be close to the bowl. (I wish I could just wear my camera on my hip so when moments like this happen, I am ready. Sadly I have no evidence of it) I decided that I would just take the temptation away. At least I thought that I was. It now sits in our pantry cupboard but every time the door opens when Thatch Man is around, he goes into his candy frenzy. Today I caught him in action with a piece already in his mouth I believe.

I have no idea how he got the bowl. Probably with the help of a chair or his older sister. I had to take the bowl away and here's how he handled it. A temper tantrum.

He spent some time cuddling with his daddy and then received some explanation that he may not go into the pantry without asking. By the time this was done, he was already drooling pink from the candy that he did manage to stuff into his mouth before we caught him.

Big Sister & Big Brother

I am getting so big and can interact with my sister & brother more and more every day. They love me SO much and I love them SO much. I love to smile at them, coo at them, and even read stories with them. They love to...

Put in my pacifier


Kiss on me

Read me stories

Hold me

Lilly's Park

Yesterday was so beautiful that we, as a family, headed to the park not far from our house. We are blessed to be so close. It has become known as 'Lilly's Park'. It has been great to see Lilly grow each year and become more adventurous and now be able to handle virtually everything that is there, which makes life easier when you are out-numbered kids to parents:-) but...

...there comes 'Thatch Man', our new nickname for this adorable yet stubborn little brother. He's come to think that if Lilly can do it than why can't I? This can get interesting which is why I don't dare take them to the park by myself yet. (I do believe I am getting closer to convincing myself that it wouldn't be that bad).

We had a great time. I thought that I would catch some pictures this time as I haven't shot any yet this year. Hope you enjoy.

Swings

Monkey See Monkey Do

Daddy makes me show off how strong I am. I can hang from monkey bars already:-)

So Can I
Trying out the slides in 'various' positions
Yep, that's right, "I'm flipping over"-A little scary
We didn't even know she could climb this by herself yet. She showed us!
Always exploring
Just Hanging out in the stroller, playing with my toys. Notice that I can hold my toys now. I am so big!

Just Having SO much Fun!

He's BIG (2-month checkup)

Here's the stats on Tucker Harvey at 2 months old:
*Height: 23.25" (90th%)
*Weight: 13lb 7oz (97th%) WOW!!!
*Head Circumference: 15.51" (?%)

We've always had plump babies but never long babies. I was pretty shocked at that stat. Adam had the privilege of taking Tucker to see Dr. Pals for this 2 month checkup with a list of questions in hand (his idea, not mine).

Tucker's doing great. We were advised to keep him on the Zantac for a month or so longer. His feeding issues are no longer, just the normal spit up that babies can have and the normal gassiness that can sometimes happen too, but nothing like before.

I did notice that Tucker's been having diarrhea with every feeding so I had Adam bring that up at his appointment too. Doc said to not worry about it if it's not bloody and if he keeps gaining weight. She said it just is how his digestive system is working right now.

I moved him up to Size 2 diapers because he was blowing out the size 1 every time. It was very annoying and gross. I guess he's pretty powerful because he's even blowing out of the size 2. I am just going to have to strategically hold him and position him when he has a bowel movement so this doesn't happen EVERY time. Such is life and I am good with that.

We have a healthy boy and are very blessed for that.

Sunday School

Lilly got to go to Sunday School for the first time today. She was SO excited when we told her the news. She could hardly wait until church was over.

Sitting in church, listening (trying to listen) to the sermon. Our conversation:

Lilly: (loudly) "Mom, I want to go home NOW"
Mom: (whisper) "We need to listen to Pastor Jeff. Besides, I thought you were going to go to Sunday school after church?"
Lilly: (loudly) "I want to go to school NOW"
Mom: (whisper) "I need you to behave like a big girl and soon we will get to go to school"

Lilly listened well and got her wish. She's growing up so fast, I just can't believe it.

Just Because

Just some fun pictures that I wanted to share with you all!

All playing in Lilly's bed. So much fun.

Sporting a pretty cool hat that she found in my closet.

Thatcher feeds himself but often times it ends up all in his hair, like in this picture. But he's still so precious to us.

Throwing a temper tantrum. He's getting to be a pro at them so we're working on that with him.

Just so darn cute!

Sleeping

For two nights in a row now Tucker has decided that he will let his mama and dada sleep! I have been praying for the Lord to bless us with this event for about a week now and hopefully it's here to stay. It's amazing how a well rested mama feels so much better which in turn can accomplish a whole lot more. Tucker's been eating his last bottle at about 9:30pm (I think a little later last night with the babysitters) and not waking up until 6am to eat again. It's so wonderful!

Today we decided to try the early service at church which means we had to be out the door at 8:15am to catch the 8:30am service. I ended up having to wake all of the kids up, including Tucker to get them fed, dressed, and ready to go. It was such a great night. More importantly, the kids did awesome in church (with the exception of Lilly needing a couple reminders of how to act).

Another changing event that will soon take place is transitioning Tucker out of his cradle and into the pack and play but still sleeping in our room. The pictures to follow with tell you why this event is to happen:-)

Have a wonderful Sunday!

You can't really tell from these photos, but both arms are sticking out throught the cradle spindles. He's getting SO big!