TEAMWORK. Or how about, "Wonderpets, wonderpets, we're on our way" or "Bob, the builder- can you fix it, YES, we can." These are the songs that play in my head over and over at night when I lay myself down to sleep. They're the songs from Wonder Pets and Bob the Builder-- currently Eli's favorite DVDs. How long will my head be invaded by these songs??? I try to lay down and dream about laying on the beach and hearing the waves crash against the seashore and then suddenly, Eli suddenly appears and lays his sandy wet body all over chest, and in his most innocent voice says, "Whatcha doin' Mommy." Oh the joys of motherhood. So many joys that I don't have much time to blog. I think I would honestly have more time if I just kept Caroline strapped in the Snuggly so that she could get a little snack anytime she wanted. She seems to eat 24/7. And fruit snacks, M&M's and granola (that Eli for some reason called Barbecue) have become vital bribery staples for our household. If you have any better suggestions to get your toddler to stop climbing the furniture while you have your other child latched on-- let me know.
So some highlights from February.... Eli's new favorite hobby is now to take all of his clothes out of the drawers, throw them in a big pile, jump on top, and make clothes angels. Caroline's favorite hobby is to have her clothes off and wiggle her legs like a frog while passing gas. Two weeks ago I had a flaming boob- not in a sexy kind of way, but in a mastitis kind of way. We had a week long visit from my sister who was my saving grace since Scott was out of town the whole week. We also had a visit the next weekend by cousin Grayson, Aunt Christy, Nana and Grandad (see pics below). Nana stayed the week after Grayson and Christy left and is riding back with me to Alabama. We are making the trip today and I am going to visit my parents and finally see my brother and sister-in-law whom we have not seen since their wedding in August (they moved to Phoenix, AZ). Scott has been out of town it seems like for 3 months, but I think things are just running together now. Not that I am counting or anything, but 8 more days until the basketball season is over.... Go CCU!
I have a few pictures below from our adventures the past month.
Bathtime-- yes, a time saver to have to at once. Probably a lot of tee tee going on in that water...
Look at my little cuddle bug with Aunt Ems.
Caroline not eating....
Whoever says they can keep a house clean with toddlers is... a liar liar pants on fire.... Eli with
Grayson on Valentines, and yes, we let them wear Christmas pajamas...
My reason for not blogging often.....
True teamwork. Nothing like playing a little baseball in some church clothes...
Taking it easy on the front porch.
I am not even attempting to give up the
paci now. Whatever works at bedtime....
ALABAMA. Yes, we made our first trip to Alabama a few weeks ago. What was supposed to be a week and 1/2 trip to Andalusia and Huntsville resulted in a 3 week stint with an ER visit and 3 doctors visits. The day we got to Huntsville and were about to settle down for the night, Eli trips on the hardwoods of my in-laws and we find ourselves in the ER with 400,000 other sick kids. Many germs and 6-stitches later, we finally got back to their house at midnight. That same day Eli also came down with a small fever. With his past history of febrile seizures, I of course freaked out and took him to the doctor twice. All was good, no seizures, and we are finally well. Scott flew to Alabama to come pick us up and then got sent back out to Pittsburgh. He returned to us a few days later- with our good luck- what he thought was the flu. Luckily, it was only a severe sinus infection but we stayed away from him for a while. To all of our friends that we did not get to see, we look forward to seeing you in our next visit-- assuming Eli does not have his allergic reaction again to the state. :o). Below are some of the highlights of our trip.
Howdy ya'll!!!
Daddy, it's ok, don't be scared, I'll lead you.... I know you're not really an outdoors man...
Does this thing go any faster????
This is definitely the best way to get me to stop crying GG.
Do the accountant and FIJI stand out in this picture????
When it comes to dressing Eli--- I'm not caving in to the peer pressure.
A new meaning to "string" beans. Eli's beans were easily detectable at lunch.
Uncle Dave and the cuddle bug.
Andalusia's newest taxi driver.
The famous "BIA-BIA"-- (Eli's blanket)
Caroline's bunny hat looks stunning on you dad....
After a 3 year hiatus, the Easter bunny finally came to see me early in Andalusia. (He's come to my kids every year) Yo Peter, I think you are going to need to pay up in back candy.....
Please let Caroline have her brother's hair.....
Caroline, would you like to color with me?
Caroline, around 6 weeks you started to coo and smile. At your 8 week appointment, you weighed 10 pounds, 7 ounces- exactly what Eli weighed at 2 weeks. You are in the 50th percentile for weight and 25th for height. I think you may be a shorty like your mommy, but hey, that works to my advantage because maybe I can borrow all of your clothes one day.
You were introduced to several other family members over the month, and Eli was very proud to show you off. Aunt Christy and Grayson came to South Carolina to see you. Grayson was mesmerized by you-- whom she calls "Carolina." She was very helpful in changing your diapers and feeding you a bottle although she couldn't understand why she could not carry you like she carries her baby dolls. Nana and Grandaddy came as well, and we then made our first trip with you to Alabama. As soon as you got in the car, you passed out asleep and you basically slept the entire trip with the exception of two feedings and diaper changes at Chik-fil-a and Burger King. Once in Alabama, you were introduced to GG and Grandad, your great-grandparents, Aunt Caylen and Uncle Dave, who flew all the way from Phoenix to meet you, Uncle Eric, and Great Grandmomma.
You have an amazing 
It's so fun to dress you up in pink, but dear girl, you are going to break my pocket book. Buying clothes for you is so fun-- too fun. We hope to take you to Alabama to meet your uncles and aunts and great grandparents in about one month. They cannot wait to see you.
With 
With Nana
Our prayer is that Caroline and Eli will always love, respect and look out for each other. They are definitely off to a good start.
We are really into stickers right now--- maybe to the extreme??
Eli taking Caroline for a "stroll"
His dad has taught him well-- maybe he can be a FIJI dish washer too???
All boy-- yes, even in smocked clothes......
Mr. 
Already becoming a man. He spends about 30 minutes on his Elmo potty and has to read several magazines. Potty training in the works.....
Eli reading his "little books". My son has an obsession with these.... He carries them everywhere- even basketball games!
