A conversation between Oliver and Buttercup

I was rocking Theodore to sleep in his room this morning, and overheard this conversation coming from the big kids' room, where Buttercup was getting dressed:

Buttercup: Hey Oliver. You see my booty?
Oliver: I don't want to see your booty.
Buttercup: Oliver, you see it? See my booty?
Oliver: I.DON'T.WANT.TO.SEE.YOUR.BOOTY.
Buttercup: Oliver, you see it? My booty? You see it, Oliver? This [is] my booty.
Oliver: [silence]
Buttercup: Oliver?
Oliver: [silence]
Buttercup: [rummaging in her dresser] Oliver, you see my Hello Kitty underwear?
Oliver: Yes, I see it.
Buttercup: Oliver, you like it? You like Hello Kitty?
Oliver: No, I don't like it.
Buttercup: Oliver, you like Hello Kitty?
Oliver: No. Well, no, I don't like Hello Kitty, but I do like that you're not showing me your booty anymore.

Not quite what I had in mind

Last week, I bought this slide/pool combo for the kids:


It's pretty neat. You attach the hose to the slide part, and water sprays on the slide to make it easier to slide down, and then you splash into the water!

Sounds like the kids would want to spend hours playing with it, right? Or, one hour, at least.

Well, no.

They played on it for maybe 25 minutes, then spent the rest of their outside time scooping water out of the pool reservoir and mixing it with dirt and rocks.

Buttercup made mud pies:


While Oliver smeared mud all over the patio:


and himself:


Oh well. Maybe we'll try it again tomorrow. :-)

Sleepy newborn and fun in the pool

Things are kind of busy around here, mainly because of this sweet, sweet baby boy:


Just look at that droopy, smooshy cheek!! I kiss his squishy cheeks at least 100 times a day, not joking. I just love those cheeks and that soft, warm, fuzzy head. Well, I love the whole little person, but those are two of my absolute favorite parts of the little person. :-)


Since Theodore is such a good sleeper, Oliver, Buttercup and I have been able to play outside for a couple of hours by ourselves every day. It's already so hot that playing in the water is a necessity in the afternoon. Of course, the kids don't mind that at all. :-)

More baby cuteness

Things are continuing to go well here with our brand new 1 week old baby! Theodore is a really easy baby so far -- he sleeps well in his crib, sleeps well at night, eats well, and generally only cries when he's 1) hungry or 2) tired. Oh, and sometimes for diaper changes. Of course, that may all change as he approaches the dreaded Colic Stage. ;-)

Oliver and Buttercup are still his #1 fans, and it's so fun to see how they each show their love for him in different ways. Buttercup loves to touch him, kiss him, hold him, pat him, rock him, etc -- basically, she mimics everything I do for him. And she has been SO gentle and good with him, I am so impressed with her! Oliver also likes to hold him, but mainly prefers to sing to him or show him things instead of the touchy-feely stuff. :-)

Snoozin'

Introducing Theodore!

He's finally here!!! Our sweet baby boy was born on Monday, after a short (but crazy intense!) labor and delivery. He weighed 9lb 3oz and was 20" long -- almost 1lb bigger than Oliver, and 2lbs bigger than Buttercup! He and I were doing fine, so we got to go home 24 hours later, which was awesome.

So far, he's a good sleeper and eater, and has already outgrown newborn size diapers! Oliver and Buttercup love him so much and rush off to wash their hands several times a day so they can take turns holding him. :-) We couldn't be happier!!

Welcome to the world, sweet boy!!!!

A furry friend for baby brother

When I was pregnant with Oliver, Dennis and I went to the Build a Bear Factory and made this stuffed frog for Oliver:


And when Buttercup was born, Dennis and I took Oliver to the same store and he picked out and made this dog for Buttercup:


So since baby brother will (hopefully) be here before we know it, it was time for Oliver and Buttercup to make a friend for him! They both decided on a blue bear dotted with multicolored peace signs (lol!) and Oliver picked out his outfit (Captain Rex), and Buttercup picked out his shoes (sparkly white "church" shoes!). I think Theodore will love it! :-)