Discipline

Right now, it is 9:15 pm.

In the background is Ryan sobbing and calling out " momma, momma".

We had to lock him in his room because he wouldn't go to bed. We always let him try going to sleep with his door open, but 9 times out of 10 - he ends up getting up and running into our room. I usually give him 3 chances until I lock the door.

But what he doesn't know is that it is harder for me to follow through and actually do it than it is for him! I hate thinking that I am making him sad and lonely. I want to rush in there and cuddle him - or even worse, just let him hop right into our bed like he wants to.

But, I know that I can't. In the long run, it is better for him to learn how to go to sleep in his own bed.

And it stinks!

Saturday Night Dance Party

One of Ryan's favorite things to do is have a "dance pawty" to "nugic". Saturday night, I was trying to get him in his PJs during the party.. only one more song, Ry - that is what we told him. But then, Brett put Ryan's shirt on his head and the party changed into a "wear a shirt on your head party" and went on for a few more songs. Oh, the things kids do to get out of going to bed - but it was so much fun!

How scary is it that I look like I am recreating the "Elaine" dance from Seinfeld. Laugh all you want college roomies - I haven't changed a bit :!

The (Second) Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Orange Picking!

We had a fun saturday with friends picking oranges and having a picnic. We are now eating about four juicy oranges a day!

This smile lights up my life! Both smiles do, actually!

Hike

Last Friday, I was ready for some "adventure". So, my friend Maria and I packed a picnic a went on a little hike.

It was just what we needed!

New Year's Goal

Gain Some Weight

* about 20 pounds or so...

Why gain weight... because I am pregnant! 16 weeks and 3 days to be exact. This next little one is due to arrive on June 25th.

We are all very excited.

Ryan is adamant that it is a girl. He went to my last ultra sound and kept saying " baby sisa"! We will find out for real in 2 weeks. I think it is a boy. I have felt just the same as I did with Ryan, although it is not nearly as stinky here as it was in New York - which is nice!

It is such an interesting experience with the 2nd one coming. It is exciting, but it is hard to imagine having another baby - I already have one. Although he is growing up way too fast. I am sure when this next little one comes along, we will fall in love and wonder how we ever lived without him or her.

Can't wait!