Happy Fall Y'all!

HALLELUJAH for fall weather! The outdoors can once again be enjoyable! I love being able to sit outside with a cup of coffee and read (although those moments don't happen much anymore). We can go on family walks without having to take a shower as soon as we walk in the door. And what is better than everything pumpkin... pumpkin bread (although I cant eat it... see my blog on oursevenjourney), pumpkin coffee (see previous quote), pumpkin candles, pumpkin decorating... and on and on.

We met Laura and her kiddos at Cheekwood for a fun day of scarecrows and picking pumpkins. The pumpkins were cheap and Mason always loves getting to play with Ben and Bella. Side note: don't really know what kind of scarecrow this is supposed to be, but Mason seemed to really like it.

 

 



I'm so glad that our neighborhood has a playground... we can take afternoon strolls and burn up lots of energy before bed.

Mason is still enjoying baseball. In the future, I will probably hold Camden off until he is 3 to start "organized" sports (as organized as it can possibly be when talking about 2 year olds). Realistically it is more work for me and we can just go in the backyard and hit the ball. However, Mason enjoys it and it is teaching him good listening skills!

 



Really exciting news: the zoo FINALLY got the kangaroos! Mason was perfectly fine just looking at them from a distance instead of touching them. Less germs for me to worry about!

M has become a HUGE helper for me. He is a pro at laundry... loves moving the clothes from the washer to dryer and pressing the buttons that make it start. I started a daily chore chart for him that includes helping mommy with laundry, so I think he knows he gets a special treat if he helps out. He also helps me at the grocery store. Another reason to shop at Whole Foods: they have toddler buggies (some Publix locations do as well, but not the one we shop at). Helping with groceries is also on the chore chart, but I think he would enjoy this one regardless. I find little goodies every single time I check out that he has managed to sneak in his buggie (of course, it is ALWAYS cookies or some sort of cracker concoction).

I wish I could say that our nights were as enjoyable as our days, but that would be a total lie. We are still struggling with staying in bed at night. We have figured out what scares him (the dark, his door being closed) and made adjustments which have helped, but it is still terrible. I remind myself multiple times a day something that my granddad would always say to me, "This too shall pass". Please, Lord, I pray this getting out of bed all hours of the night phase passes soon!

note the time... why are you wide awake at 1 in the morning?!

Camden is doing great. He is so laid back and calm. He has his 4 month checkup later this week so I can give updated stats then. He has great head control, which means that he is getting to enjoy the Bumbo and Bouncer (a nice change from just his play mat...which he still loves!).

watching football... learning early!

hates tummy time. he can roll over onto his belly, which means he cries until I come turn him back over

his favorite: snuggle time with dad. probably kyles favorite time too since it gives him a reason to sleep

I will update on C more in the next blog. I will leave with fun pictures from a rainy day:

check out C's smile... LOVE!

Dear Mason,

Why, oh why, CANT you stay in your bed?? It's not that hard... just close your eyes, hold on to your lovie, and go to sleep. One day you are going to miss these days of required sleep, and I will remind  you that you had the opportunity and turned it down every day and every night.

Regardless, I love you.

Love,
Your tired mom.