Day 70: More napping

We did lots of random things on Sunday which ended in the boys crashing in the car. This kid is really testing us right now, but at least he can't talk back when he's sleeping. Right? Anyone with me?

Preschool starts in 3 weeks. Please let us get to that point without disowning each other.

Day 69: Haircut and the Master Napper

Carson FINALLY got a haircut on Saturday morning. We've buzzed his head for so long that I decided to try and grow it out. Unfortunately that meant he has looked like a crazy person for a while. He was surprisingly really good for the girl. She didn't even ask who was getting the cut, she just knew.

This is the before.....I didn't really think about taking the after.

For afternoon nap we all laid down in the living room. Max crashed on the couch by me and I eventually needed to get up. As long as the kid has me he will sleep anywhere. He was so sweet here that I had to get some photos.

And yes, he always sweats that much every time he sleeps!

Interesting.....

Then he decided to half-wake up and roll over, almost falling off the couch. Carl was still sitting right there so he made sure he didn't actually go off. This kid is so funny when he sleeps.

Day 68 Take 2

Found this pic that I totally forgot about. Max would climb on the blanket and Carson was pulling him around the kitchen. At least they were keeping each other busy....

Day 68: Mini BFFs

My bud Jen brought her little ones, Jack and Luci, over to play today. Carson and Jack are so cute playing together and Luci is 16 months older than Max, but smaller than him in clothes, weight and diapers. After lots of fun and Carson acting like he broke his foot, they were all pooped. Carson curled up on the couch before they were even gone and fell asleep. At the same time Max passed out on my lap. There is one before, two during and one after when Carson woke up and realized Jack was gone. He was not too pleased. Luckily his foot is fine after a nap and some Advil.

Day 67: Lashes McGee

I never ended up with a 'real' photo for the day, but did take this instagram pic before we were out of bed. I love that I have to wake him up most days to get up since I get to sit and pet him while he sleeps. :)

I guess today can be instagram day! I found some I haven't posted here from recently.

Max still is totally fascinated with Yo Gabba Gabba. He was being really fussy the other day so I turned it on and he went in a zone. He refused to sit back and wanted to stand right up close.

Max playing with Carson at the train table in Real Baby.

Laughing at Grandma on the porch.

Not very sneaky........

I tried to bake something again. Seriously, I'm not making this crap up.

And I posted this instagram board over on my business blog...so I'll share it here too.
I <3 IG

Day 66: Little Monkey

Today was Max's first shot at actually playing at Little Monkey Business. He's been there a bunch with us, but when he was little I wore him and the last few times I've kept him at the table with me. He had so much fun! He loved going in and out of these houses, climbed all over the foam blocks and played with other little kiddos. He even took 3 full steps! 

After we came home he took 3 steps at once a few more times. His feet in socks just kill me. They are little stuffed sausages. You know he has to lose blood to his toes! Haha

Day 65: Waiting

Grandpa Rick got to come out again for the auction tomorrow. Normally we just pick everyone up at the curb, but Carson is used to going in to get Grandpa. Of course his flight was originally delayed and then late when it actually got into town. Carson got a tad impatient, but I kept him entertained as best I could. This car was right in the middle of the waiting area so he spent a lot of time asking me what I thought the engine looked like. He is his father's son. Then he gave me this face when I asked for a photo. He also saw a guard that did resemble President Obama a lot and yelled out, "Mommy, that's the United States guy!" LOL
It was pretty neat the car wasn't painted though. It is completely covered in Mexican beading!

Day 64: Nope

Nope. I didn't take a single photo on day 64. I honestly can't say why or why not. I just know I didn't and this is the first one where I just spaced it! 

Day 63: Toddling

Max's M.O. is always to run his dirty little food-covered hands through his hair. Banana is the worst. He may as well be putting Elmer's Glue in there. Tonight after dinner was one of those nights when the clothes just come off instead of trying to clean before a bath.

He's been trying so hard to walk everywhere. He has taken about 2 steps quickly between the couches etc., but is at least doing really well when holding hands or holding furniture. He was so happy to be naked that he was screeching and dashing around the kitchen. I grabbed the camera, but he wouldn't stay still and wanted to hold my hand instead. I love how I caught his curled under toes. He does that all the time!

Day 62: Lego land

I had a meeting with clients today so the boys tagged along. After I was done we went in the Lego store and somehow managed to get out without buying anything. Carson has loved his lego set we got him more than I expected. He plays with them every single day and I've loved watching him come up with new things each time. Shocker, he only makes vehicles.

After we came home it was time for naps and a movie. I took off my outer shirt and set it on the bench. After everyone was up Carl said something to Max about wearing Mommy's shirt. I turned to find Max literally wearing my shirt! He has been doing this in my room with one specific tank top a lot, but I thought it was a fluke since he puts it on his head to play peek-a-boo.
This one struck me as so funny.

Day 61: Tough tough day

I didn't really have it in me to write this post yesterday. The draft sat here, open on my screen, but I couldn't actually type anything. By last night I was emotionally exhausted. I'm not usually a very emotional person, but the events that we awoke to Friday morning were just too much to handle.

I'm sure by now everyone has heard about the shooting at the theater here in Aurora. Of course it has hit everyone in our community so hard. I quickly realized how close to home it really could have hit though. On our anniversary 3 weeks ago we went to the movies. Carl told me that day he was going to go to see Dark Knight Rises on it's opening night at midnight. For 3 weeks I also told him he was dumb to stay up that late on a work night. It wasn't until Thursday morning that his movie buddy told him he didn't want to go that late. Carl had already looked into buying tickets for the exact time and theater that the shooting took place at. We had no idea that day, but the decision to go Friday night instead is the best decision that may have ever been made for our families.

For all of Friday I was on the verge of tears, if not in tears. The thought that Carl could have been there shakes me to my core and I still have a lump in my throat when I think about it. We watched all the coverage yesterday and I turned it on in bed this morning. But as soon as Carson was up and in our room I flipped it off. I can't watch it anymore for my own psyche. I don't ever feel depression or anything, but man do I feel sad still.

Why are Friday's photos of the zoo then? Well, I knew after we got up that I couldn't sit around the house and dwell. I could hardly put a cohesive thought together anyway. We went to have fun and the kids were none the wiser. It was beyond hot so we tired fast, but we see new things every time we go. This week they had this baby leopard that was one of the cutest things EVER. It was hard to get through the crowd for a photo, but you can see it pretty good here. We walked over to the tiger window to actually see the tiger here for the first time! It was quick, but I got it.

Then we almost passed the polar bear up. I noticed a guy putting out food and he announced that he'd be letting the female out when he was done. We normally don't see the polar bears out either so this was a ton of fun to watch her come out and eat.

Carson's focus this time was the snakes. I don't know why, but from the start he said that's what he wanted to find. We usually don't go in the reptile building because you can't take in strollers. It was worth all the time he spent in there though. I love seeing his focus grow as he gets older. He is so much more curious in a whole new way. He got to pet a rat snake outside and then recognized another one like it inside in a cage. I was so impressed!

Carson was just about spent here.

Day 60: Work and Play

I cannot believe I've made it to day 60 of daily photos! I feel pretty good about this milestone...

Carson was devastated yesterday that I was too busy to go somewhere and play. It was one of those days where I was lucky to even have taken a shower. After dinner we all headed to the park and it felt great outside. Max is in love with the swings. He will stay in there for a long time and throws a total fit when he has to get out.

Day 59: Stick and stones

The highlight of his day was when he asked if this stick could come home with us and I said yes. Even though he had played and is spoiled as can be.....a stick makes him happy. Who knew?

Day 58: My duckie

I just love this little chub at bath time. :)

Day 57: Confidence

You have to have utter confidence to rock this hair do while going in for a kiss with such abandon.

Max's post-nap hair may be the coolest thing eva. And yes, he's still in his pj's today. Why bother on Mondays?

Too tired to eat.

On Friday (after the zoo), Max's naps were all over the place with the drives. He was acting so tired before dinner, but I obviously wasn't going to put him down for a nap at 6pm. I was getting everything ready and turned around to find him totally crashed out. Luckily our highchair reclines so I leaned him back and let him nap. His face is so dang squishy!

Day 56: Ouch

I know this isn't the most flattering of photos. But it is one of those mommy moments that I love to capture. I was sitting with Max while he played, waiting for him to do something cute and instead he banged his hand on the table with this truck. He went into panic mode and I got a good shot of those teeth. You can see his new molar on bottom and also the 4 other front teeth on bottom. Plus I just love his cry face and how when he scrunches his eyebrows he looks just like me.  :)

Carl and Carson went four-wheeling today to Wheeler Lake. I'm glad I decided to stay home because they are still stuck in traffic on I-70 at 6:30pm. They'll be lucky to be home before bedtime!
Here's a pic of Carson having more fun than he knows what to do with.

Day 55: Block Party

I'm not big on the neighborhood block party, but we took Carson anyway. I forgot about it until I heard sirens going off. They get a fire truck every year and the kids get to run around in the hose water. He lasted about 20 minutes before he fell down on the wet cement, scraped his knees and totally freaked out. We had to go straight home after that.

Day 54: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo...Take 2.

Carl has to work every 4th Saturday, but that means he has every 4th Friday off in return. We've been wanting to get back down to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ever since taking Carson two years ago, but I loathe going places like that on weekends. My mom and I also took the day off and we all went down. Man it was hot, but we had a lot of fun again!

The big draw at this zoo is still the giraffe exhibit. Getting that close to them and feeding them is an awesome experience. Unfortunately, I took Carson up to the bathroom right when we got there and Carl didn't know I wanted him to wait for me to take Max to the giraffes for the first time. As we were walking back I could hear him crying and realized I was missing it. I am still so bummed about it, but there's nothing I can do now. I really wanted that first experience caught on camera...... After I got there Max got over the initial shock and thought they were hilarious. He kept laughing at them, but also wouldn't take his eyes off of them.

I really love all their details.




The otters did these flips in front of the glass for about 10 minutes straight!

Carl went with Carson on the carousel the last time we were here so it was my turn. Honestly when it started I thought I was going to drop Max! It started off really fast and he started going up and down. Pair that with my incredible grace and I was a little nervous we were going to take a dive. Haha

O. M. G.  Who is this kid?