Cosleeping Woes

For the past few night, Ezra and Elliott have snuggled together on the same bed. Last night, snuggling apparently didn't go too well.

 Sleeping on the carpet probably wasn't the most comfortable thing in the world, but it sure did give Elliott some crazy carpet-hair in the morning!

Nathan has decided that we should maybe push the two beds together and create a giant bed for the babies to share. We'll see how this idea goes.

Field Trip to Krispy Kreme

I've been trying to do better lately about taking the children out to do fun things during the day. Usually, I feel too overwhelmed by the craziness of having two active two-year-olds to go many places besides the library or the park. Even then, things can be tricky! This morning, Eliza mentioned she would like a doughnut, so I decided to be brave and get out of the house.

Ezra, Eliza, and Elliott were great at Krispy Kreme! They loved watching the process of the doughnuts being cooked and then covered in glaze. They stood looking through this window for a good ten minutes until I finally coaxed them into sitting down with some tasty treats.

Things went so well at Krispy Kreme that I decided to take the kids to Old Navy afterwards. However, I learned that going there might have been pushing things a little because Old Navy definitely isn't as fun and exciting as Krispy Kreme. Let's just say that I'm grateful for the lady who gave us balloons....and that I will probably stick to going shopping at clothing stores alone.

Crib Transition

It finally happened: Nathan converted the boys' cribs into toddler beds. I don't know if I am ready for this change, but they certainly can escape from the cribs and that makes me nervous. I know this is the safe option and that it's time for them to transition from a crib to a bed, but I am so worry they will never sleep again. And if they don't sleep, Nathan and I don't sleep!

We had to put them back in bed several times tonight, but eventually, things were quiet in their room. When I went in to check on them, I found them like this:

On their first day of crib independence, they decided to sleep together. They might fight during the day, but these boys definitely love each other.

I'll Love You Forever

Hey Eliza, please never ask me to read this as a bedtime story ever again. You know I can never finish it because I am always crying too much.

(Also, never read the back story surrounding this book. It's TOO sad.)

Letter Obsession

For the past few months, the children and I have walked to the local elementary school and enjoyed the nice playground there in the afternoons. Each time that we go, we walk past a Very Hungry Caterpillar with all of the letters of the alphabet displayed. Ezra and Elliott are obsessed with these letters and insist on stopping every time and reviewing each letter.

They are pretty clever little dudes!

Galentine's Day

This morning, Kimberly hosted the second annual Galentine's Day celebration at Guru's. Galentine's Day is essentially a day to celebrate our friendship and the love we have for one another. Last year, Kimberly spoiled all of us with thoughtful gifts. This year was no exception!

Kimberly is such an incredibly thoughtful friend. She painstakingly cross-stitched an individualized saying for each lady at the party. She introduced me to the movie Pitch Perfect, so she knew I thought the following line from the movie was hysterical:

She also commissioned a piece of artwork to be made for each of us, gave everyone a beautiful mint colored watch, and made chocolate covered strawberries for everyone.

Galentine's Day was just another reminder that I have been blessed with amazing friends. I couldn't have asked for more thoughtful gifts than the ones I received. I certainly felt loved!

Valentine's Day

We had our last Valentine's Day party this morning with Landon, Lucy, and Ruby. The kids decorated foam cards for their dads, which was pretty exciting for them.

 Eliza couldn't wait to give Nathan his card. He, of course, loved it and gave her a rose for Valentine's Day. We discovered that Eliza really loves flowers. She couldn't have been happier about getting a flower from her dad.

 Nathan also got me a dozen roses and a box full of turtle chocolates (my absolute favorite). I know that chocolate and flowers can seem cliche to some, but I love them. I forgot how much I loved flowers until today. I definitely felt loved!

 Nathan really outdid himself, though, when he gave me this beautiful necklace:

Yes. It's a tiny little hobbit door LOCKET. He knows me so well! I gave him a card and a six pack of his favorite soda. Obviously, I'm not as good at gift giving. I really need to step it up next year!

 Nathan and I have changed a lot since 2008, but it's all been for the best. We're pretty lucky to share a life together and have three beautiful kids.