S.A.H.M.'s

For those who think stay-at-home-mom's have it easy:

What is that you ask?

Uh, huh. It's THAT. . .

but how do I get the onesie off with out smearing it everywhere or without touching it?

I don't.

Kid Funny

While driving to Sal's work with Auntie Tina & Tom in the car we were stuck on HWY 17 in a huge traffic jam.  We hadn't moved in about 10 minutes and the kids were getting antsy so we decided to play ispy. 

Nathan: "My turn!  OK, I spy something with bark."
Me: "Hmmm. Jee. Is it that dirt over there?"
Nathan: "Nope!"
Auntie Tina: "Hmmm. Is it that rock?"
Nathan: "Nope!"
Tom: "Is it a cloud?"
Nathan: "Nope! Try again!"
Cheyanne: "Is it throw up?"

{After at least 5 minutes of laughing}

Me: "Try again Shy."
Cheyanne: "Is it a dog?"

Nathan Starts Pre-K at Forest Hill

The elementary school around the corner from our house is called Forest Hill.   Since we moved to this street 2 years ago, we have been walking the dog in the field, riding bikes and playing in the playground there so we are very familiar with the school.

Nathan started his Pre-K class there last Monday.  We have been talking this school up for about 6 months and Nathan (and me) were SUPER excited to have him start.  He is the 'big' kid in class since his birthday is in January and most of the other kids are before the cut off.  He is turning 5 this year  along with (I think) 1 other kid while the others are 4 or turning 4 any day now. 

The night before school stated he had his outfit all picked out, alarm all set and was READY!

Being silly

Proud sister and Toto the dog

Then all hell broke loose. . . .

He started acting weird about 5 minutes before Miss Sherry opened the door.  He was getting way too silly and I could tell he was nervous.  Then she opened the door and BOOM - the water works.  It wasn't so bad at first and Sal and I were (I thought) calming him down.  Then all of a sudden came the tugging on the pants and the yelling "I hate school!  I want to go home! I don't like it here".  Mind you, we weren't even in the front door yet.  We were shocked.  This was so unlike Nathan.  This was coming from the same kid who ran so fast into Tiny Tots last year, I barely could say goodbye. 

We somehow got him in the front door and it only got worse.  More yelling, more tears and teachers having to hold him back while Sal and I plugged our ears, ran outside and pretended like this wasn't happening. 

Of course he calmed down 5 minutes after we left but I was traumatized and couldn't wait to rescue my poor baby from that horrible, evil, pre-k class!

The next school day was Wednesday and he was fine.  There was an extra long hug and squeeze on my way out (but I didn't mind at all).

Nathan's Art Project

When I picked up Nathan from school today, he gave me this:

Me: "Wow! Nice! . . . . Oh. . . um. . . what's THAT?" (pointing to you know where)
Nathan: "Its his pants"
Me: "Oh ya, but what's that ON his pants?"
Nathan: (nonchalantly) "Oh. I put a face on his pants too."
Me: "Oooooh. . . (hesitating) Right. . . .A face. . . (nervous laugh). A face."

Gilroy Gardens

For our last big summer outing we went to Gilroy Gardens.  It is usually $25/person to get in, but my friend Kim had a membership that allowed her to bring a family of 4 on specific days for free!  Since Austin is free this was awesome.  It even covered parking. 
We went on a Wednesday but Sal was able to take it off an join us.  The weather was perfect and the kids had a blast!! 

He only slept 30 min. 

 It was so much fun having him finally be awake and partake in the fun!

Nathan, Niko

Kyra, Cheyanne, Nathan

Us & Austin in the Ergo

Yep, he got totally wet!

Cheyanne's Baby Talk

Cheyanne's baby talk:

Can't imagine where she gets it. . . .

Fairy Land

Sal has been working like crazy since they are at the final few weeks before this job ends.  Since he has been gone almost every Saturday, my mom and I decided to take the kids to Fairy Land.  I haven't been there since I was little and its so cheap to get in.  I was amazed at how well kept it was.  The place has been open 50 years! The weather was perfect and aside from a few minor tempertantrums, the day was great!

Lake Merritt

Looks like fun - till you get to the top

(then you cry and ask mom to come get you)

A preview of Halloween

Austin Goes Swimming

Mr. A went swimming for his first time in our friend's backyard pool.  The water was a little cold but he loved it.  He is such a little water baby!  Nathan was awesome in his life vest and was on his own most of the time.  He had a blast doing cannon ball after cannon ball. 
Cheyanne for the first time was comfortable in the water!  Doesn't matter that she had a life vest AND an inner tube on.  Most important was that she was comfortable and was able to putt around on her own for the first time!

Kid Funny

While I was cooking breakfast this morning, Nathan was entertaining Austin.  Austin was in his high-chair and Nathan was sitting leaning on it. 

Nathan: "Hi Austin....Hello! Hey buddy!"
Austin: {gurgle, gurgle, coo, smile, gurgle, kick, flail, gurggle}
Nathan: {struggle to talk - watery eyes - grabbing throat - but still using a sing songy voice} "Mom"
Me: "Omg, are you ok?! What happened?"
Nathan: {still struggling to talk, all the while using a sing songy voice} "Austin just kicked me in the neck.  Awwww, he's soooo cute"

Austin 2 month Stats

Austin had his 2 month check up today.


Here are his stats:

13lbs 11oz - 91%
Gained 5lbs since 2wk check

24 1/4 in long - 91%
Grown 4 inches since 2wk check

He is no longer my little guy and now goes by the nickname "Moose".  (for the record he has lots of other nicknames...."Mr. A"..."A-Ball"...."A"...."Mr. Austin" - to the tune of Mr. Sandman) ....and "Meatball"

He is in perfect health.

Austin was due for his first round of shots.  There were 4 vaccines total one of which was the HIB vaccine.  Before we got the shots, his doctor referred us to the Pediatric Research Lady who asked us if we wanted to participate in a study.  Austin is a very healthy 2 month old and apparently fell into some category so they wanted to use him.  I read over everything and eventually said yes.  He'd be getting this shot anyway why not help out research.  The only thing I have to do is keep a little diary for the first 4 days after this shot and turn it in on our next visit.

Turns out we get paid $250.00 for participating.  Now we can finally get his savings account started.....Score.

The Bain of My Existence

Those boots.  That he won't take off.

He found them in my friend's garage and she quickly said "Oh you can have them! Take them!".  Ya.  Thanks Kim.