hmmmm naps

after a morning of playing like only Eva can
we all need to nap like only Baron can

and this lucky mom takes advantage of every second

Two Beatiful Babies and Two Lucky Parents

Six weeks out and I feel like things are starting to be a well oiled machine. A machine that has an occasional wrench thrown in it by Eva or is it that she throws a wrench at her brother. Either way there is definitely throwing. Things are different the second time around. Besides the fact that I'm dealing with a toddler and a baby, I'm a different parent to baby Baron than I was to baby Eva at the same age. I don't have time to read all the books on how to play with an infant at different stages of their life. I've realized that talking to him and talking to Eva about him and playing with Eva and him are the best education that little guy needs right now, never mind the black and white distinct pattern mobile stuff. I've learned that it's okay if he cries and if he does it for 5 minutes straight while I wash my face and brush my teeth. I've always known that babies need to eat, but now I know that 20 month olds can throw tantrums and scream on the floor because baby needs to eat and mommy is the only one who can do that. Don't get me wrong, Eva loves her baby, but it's definitely on her terms. For example, "yes, I would love to share my agua and teddy graham with you so I will stick it in your face, but no, I cannot allow for mommy to put you in my playhouse or lay you down for 30 seconds on my blanket, absolutely not!" We try to spend a lot of time down on the same level. She is learning the body parts and likes to point them out on him. In the picture below she is pointing out "mano" or hand. After that she gave him a nearly fatal blow to the eye in response to "ojo."


We had Baron's blessing. It's always nice to have family travel to see us. We really appreciate it and were so happy that both grandpas and some uncles were able to participate. We sorely missed everyone else who wasn't able to come.




Our little buddy just recently enjoyed his first non wash cloth bath. We got out the baby bath only to see that this guy has basically outgrown it. We don't know how he got so big or how big he'll get, but at 6 weeks he's giving his 3-6 month clothing a real run for its money. I basically have an entire tub of 0-3 month clothing worn once, if that. But we love all the chub and every roll on our little Bear. He is a handsome, sweet boy and we are so happy he is ours.