Swagger wagon

We've had big changes in our household recently, and I'm not talking about little Nathan.  I traded in my CR-V for a minivan.  Yes, you read that correctly.  This was a major deal for me- I am admittedly not a minivan-lover.  I wanted a larger SUV.  But when I looked at SUVs and vans, the van was a clear winner when it came to practicality with the kids.  And it didn't take too many car rides with a screaming baby (and a screaming toddler) to realize that one of us needs to get in the back with them from time to time (ahem, daily) to either stick a pacifier in one's mouth or entertain the other.  I was pretty convinced that family would only see us if they came here for quite a while, but now I have hope that we may be able to tackle the occasional road trip.  And Brady LOVES it.  When I picked him up at the bus stop for the first time, he yelled "Yay van, woo hoo!"  And today when his teacher was asking him about it he said "great ride!"  I just have to remind myself that my vehicle is not part of my identity.  Or at least that's what I keep telling myself as I sit here in yoga pants having to choose between showering or eating during today's nap time!

Brady and Dustin work on a puzzle. Now he loves to say "What piece next?"

While Brady is distracted, Dad gets a chance to hang with Nathan

Daniel got a major hair cut. Brady thought he was Dustin... he went around the room naming everyone saying "Grandma, PopPop, Dustin and Dustin. Amazing!"

Yep, I'm rockin a minivan. If you see my buying one of those little stick figure families for the window just shoot me.

But this guy sure thinks it's cool. Totally worth it.

Post-haircut train ride at the mall

Brady likes a good "piggy ride"

Trying to lift that big fat head

I couldn't resist- he's just so squishy and cute!

Pete's cousin Teresa recently moved to the area & got to meet the boys

Brady is really interested in Nathan, and he likes to touch his head and hands

But if I try to get him to hold him...

He drops him like a hot potato

Nathan's room- finally finished decorating this week!

Brady helps make brownies- our last dessert hurrah before diet time

Who knew how entertaining a bin of rice could be

6 weeks

Well, I suppose you should get used to seeing pictures and no text, because it's about to be my bedtime and I've still got laundry to fold!  Here are the latest pics of my handsome six week old and soon to be three year old.

 

My funny valentines

Brady at the bounce place

Yes, that's Brady way up there.  No fear.

Awwww

Brady's teacher took this at school

One month

I'm short on time today, but here's some pictures from the last week!

Brady's kitchen tool belt

Brady wants to make sure he's getting his fair share of attention.  So he decided to cover himself and his bed (and all the books and stuffed animals that includes) with Vaseline. Which doesn't wash out. There should be a warning on the label for parents of crazy toddlers.

One month old!

This is what happens when I'm busy feeding Nathan...

Brady gives Nathan "snuggles"

Ready, set, go!

I finally figured out how to get some housework done...

...have Brady do the dishes!

Just kidding, we made a "car wash" since I'm going broke taking Brady to ours (his favorite entertainment venue)

4 weeks old

I've hit the nap jackpot today- both boys are napping at the same time!  This doesn't come around every day, and I never know how long it will last, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to give you some more pictures!

We're on our own now, and still standing.  We are trying to get settled into a new routine, but we are struggling with how to get Brady to the bus stop and Pete to work on time.  And of course I have yet to make a real dinner, thanks to our very generous friends and family who have stocked us up.  But we are getting the hang of things, and Brady is starting to adjust.

Nathan is four weeks old today.  Somehow it seems like it has flown by, but also has been the longest four weeks of my life!  Knock on wood, we're all healthy, and with any luck we will stay that way until spring gets here!

Nana made Nathan this sweet ensemble. Too bad his 98th percentile head doesn't quite fit the hat anymore!

Our little artist

Brady is fascinated with each new baby toy we unpack