Potty Training

We got a note home from daycare that Easton was ready for BIG BOY pants!  We were excited, but hesitant.  But if they are willing to start the process, we need to follow.  So we got on board, loaded up on underwear and much to our surprise, he's doing great!  He goes potty no problem, it's the #2 that's an issue! So far we've thrown away 2 pairs of underwear and do a load of laundry daily.  Between Callen and Easton, we've always got poopy clothes to wash :) #joysofparenthood

January 30, 2015

First day to daycare in BIG BOY pants! Could he be any cuter?

 

February 6, 2015

This was the first day at daycare since the process started that he came home in the clothes we sent him in!  It was a happy moment to say the least.  We celebrated with popcorn/M&M's :)

UPDATE as of 2/24/15: He's doing great! Stays dry all day long at daycare, even through naptime.  We still have trouble with #2, but hopefully one of these days it clicks.  I've been reciting what he needs to tell his teachers, "Sara/Nani, I have to go poop"! He thinks I'm funny, and so far hasn't taken my advice ;)

Callen likes cookies

So now that we have a crawler on our hands, Callen's food options have increased!  It's kind of fun shopping in the Gerber baby food isle. He's now tried yogurt, crunchies, puffs, yogurt melts, and cookies! If you remember they use to be sticks, and would get so soft and gooey, but now they are round like cookies.  Callen loves them, it's a fun treat that he can indulge in.  And don't kid yourself, Easton thinks they are for him too :)
He's also tried Cheerios, but seems to gag on them.  Just not enough teeth to mash it up before he shoves it down his throat.  He kind of has a problem with gagging on his food, and I don't know if it's because of his never ending cold, or if he doesn't like the consistency in his mouth?  He always gags on vegetables, so we are still on a fruit/sweet potatoes diet.  We've washed the high chair seating and straps one too many times!  I'm just hoping that soon it will warm up, and the cough and congestion will be gone.  I know it will help him when eating solids and liquids.  #whereareyouspring #goawaywinter

What's this Mom?

Oh it's good :)

Bear Cub

We finally made the switch in car seats.  Easton got a new seat and so did Callen.  It's always a painful money decision, but how do you not put your kids in the best car seats?  #carseatssavelives
The only bad part of the transition is Callen is no longer in his infant carrier seat.  So when we go outside we have to bundle him up!  It's been so cold!  The minute the cold air hits his face, he gasps for air!  Poor baby, I've learned to keep him covered under a blanket which helps.  But for now, he'll try and scare away the cold.....

Roar!!

Our little bear cub :)

My Little Love Bugs

I can't say it enough, but I just love these two little boys!  They are both so sweet, and I enjoy everything about each of their stage.  Easton is so much fun to carry on a conversation with now.  He loves to repeat what we say when reading books or having adult conversation (I learned that the hard way one night).  And Callen Baby, as we refer to him, he's so sweet and always happy!  It doesn't take more than saying his name and he smiles :) I don't think he ever cries, and if he does it's only because he's 10 minutes away from falling asleep. 
Easton was very excited for his Valentine's Day party at daycare, both boys were dressed in Valentine's Day style, and got to enjoy singing Valentine's!  The CLHS Choir does these as a fundraiser, and they are worth every penny!  I was lucky that our babysitter was the one of the people singing to them, so she took video.  Mark got one too, but she didn't take video ;) 

I found this idea for pictures on Pinterest.  My friend Jill who is always making fun pieces from wood pallets took on the challenge to make the kissing booth!  She did a great job, and both our kids got to enjoy it for photos.  Lisa took them, and once again, she did an awesome job!

The line was long folks....

 

Easton wearing one of his Valentine's: "I've got my eyes on you"! - from, Friend Oakley

Callen's crawling!

It wasn't much long after he turned 9 months old, just a couple days actually.  He loves to get around now.  He thinks he's pretty cool playing in Easton's corner.  I have the toys separated in the living room, but it's kind of ironic that each of them would rather play in the opposite corner ;) There may have been some enticing with food here, but hey it worked!

I have to share this video too.  First week of February Callen had to stay home from daycare.  He was running a fever, and just real cuddly.  He never ended up with a real diagnosis, so maybe teeth, maybe just a little bug?  But we enjoyed our two days at home together :) When Easton got home that afternoon, he walked in the door and said "where's my brother"? And went right up to him and wanted to hold him.  It was the sweetest thing EVER!

#9monthsold!

He's starting to rock on all 4's, so close to crawling!  Will stand against furniture, but only when he wants to.  He's not pulling himself completely up yet, will pull till he gets to his knees and then stops.  He's always smiling and loves to play with his brother.  For the most part, Easton is really good with him.  But usually steals his toys, but will replace them with something else.  Things could get crazy when Callen actually cares ;)  He's starting to eat toast with jelly or apple butter.  Likes puffs, and would prefer to feed himself.  I can tell that he is already annoyed with the baby food, and wants stuff he can pick up!  I just want him to get some more teeth before we feed him more people food! He loves to clap and does "SO BIG" all the time.  He's starting to figure out waving.  We have lots of fun with this little guy, feel so lucky that he's ours!

Lisa took the pictures below, so glad she enjoys it because it saves us a lot of money!