Pieces of Me

Gosh, has it really been that long since I posted here? It feels like a couple of days, not over a week! I suppose time flies when you're....well, what are we doing? Sometimes it's having fun, but a lot of the time it's just surviving. Nathan's out of town again this week so things are a little sketchy, but I'm trying to be positive and not complain. Because that just makes it worse. ::insert half-hearted smile here:: So in that light, here are some fun things we have done since my last post:

We went to the San Diego Zoo. Nathan and I decided to get passes for ourselves because they were relatively inexpensive (compared to Disneyland or something) and we get admission to both the zoo and the Wild Animal Park. And that's worth it for me. Eli loves animals, but on this trip he was more interested in seeing the 'next animal' rather than looking at the animal we were positioned in front of. Ah well, he liked the snakes at least. Nathan was proud because those are his favorites too.

This jaunt was the first time I got to use our new double stroller and I can't tell you how much I loved it! I knew I didn't want to be going to the zoo with an umbrella stroller for one kid and a separate one for the baby, no way. So we got this at Target and it's very maneuverable and surprisingly easy to break down and put up. West slept in it the entire time, so I was grateful for that. And Eli loves being able to sit, stand, or get out and walk with us very easily. So yeah, you could say I like my new stroller. Geez, I'm such an old mom lady who talks about strollers. When did that happen?? :)


We also made some finger puppets.

(That's a farmer in case you were wondering. I never said I was good at drawing, but I'll do it if my kid asks me to.)

We also had some good 'brother' time. Eli is a great big brother, helping me to get diapers when I need them and doing what he can to kiss, hug, and love on West. The best is when Eli falls asleep in the car, and I'll be carrying him into the house, he'll say, "Don't forget baby West!" in his drousy sleep-induced state. So cute. :)

Also, I don't have a picture of it, but today, for the very first time, West smiled at me! He did it a bunch and I'm so excited to see that. That is the one thing I just can't get enough of -- baby smiles. Ah, those are the good moments of being a mom.

That's about it. I've done some other projects and things that I may post about later, when I get some photos taken. I made a couple of super hero masks for Eli and his friends, from an idea off the Crafty Crow website. I love that site, there are so many great and fun ideas all packed into one place to try out. Once I get Eli to actually stop and pose for a picture, I'll put one up. I'm pretty proud of myself for using my sewing machine to make these!

Alrighty, hope you're having a great week and are as excited as I am that tomorrow is FRIDAY!!