Precious Moments and Milestones

I did it! I stayed home and took care of two kids all by myself. I know that seems like a silly thing to be proud of, but it has been a little phobia of mine since we have had two kids. Especially since Zoey is so into "testing her boundaries" these days. But on Friday when Tyler went to work, Zoey, Zander, and I had a great day. I even had a short time where both kids were napping--it was heaven!

Here are the two kids when Zander and I were trying to wake Zoey up from her nap.

This is a cute picture of Zoey getting ready to go to the fair last weekend.

Zander is 5 weeks old now and is spending a little more awake time during the day.

I am calling it--his official first smile was on Aug. 24th. Grandpa must have tickled just the right spot. I have been able to get him to smile about once a day since then--but just can't seem to get it on camera. Tyler witnessed the smile yesterday, so he believes me now. Trust me--it is adorable!

Last week, Zoey and Zander's daycare provider, Mary, came over with her daughter, Katie, to see the house. Zoey was very excited to give them the grand tour. Mary also brought presents--this is the quilt that she made for Zander. It is so cute. Thank you Mary for the very thougthful gift. It is a perfect blanket for him to hang out on.

I have one more week at home before I go back to work full time. Zander and I are really working on his routine. Hopefully he will continue to follow it when he starts daycare. He is doing very well so far.