Big Wheels!

Kevin LOVES his new Big Wheel. He had fun playing with it in the cul-de-sac last night. His feet can't quite reach the pedals yet, but he doesn't seem to mind.

Thank you!

A new blog

NO - hold on folks, it's not for a new baby....

I heard this quote on TV somewhere: "a couple that remodels together, stays together". It got me thinking about an idea for a new blog call I call Fumbles.

When we aren't working or playing with Kevin, most of our free time is spent tackling projects around our new house. Until recently we were complete city folk, condo yuppies; we have a fair share of learning to do about home maintenance, decorating, projects, and repairs. We thought it would be funny to document our blunders (there are just so many) and accomplishments in this blog. Enjoy!

Size 6!

Size 6...I am referring to my dream pant size - but also Kevin's new diaper size. I remember seeing that gigantic box of size 6 diapers when I held Kevin as a newborn. I thought to myself "if your child is that large, they should use a toilet"! I wish!!! So I hoisted the giant box into the cart at Costco last night. The 5's aren't completely too small, but just seemed like he would be more comfortable with the larger size - wouldn't you?

Hey, don't laugh at me... Costco is one of the best places to entertain a toddler, if, and only if, he will sit in the cart! With all the food samples & people to watch it is a busy place that is sure to excite any toddler. Thank you, thank you to the nice grandma who tended a snacky sample station. She let us take more than our fair share of bunny cracker samples without giving me that "how many times are you going to let your kid eat some without buying a box" look! She made the entire trip doable.

Cubs!

We have been working really hard on Kevin's big-kid room. The room is just about ready, but we are not ready to give up his crib. There is no rush on that, he is so happy in his crib right now. We cringe at the thought of him having total freedom in his room at night! For now, his new room is a great guest room when Uncle Brian comes to visit. The room is a baseball theme (plus, one new stuffed soccer that follows Kevin around the house).

-New baseball slippers I found in the dollar bin at Target, he loves them-

ps -It's also opening day for the Cubs today. I'm glad Kev's jersey still fits from last season!

Happy Birthday!

Kevin had a great second birthday. His croup is gone, and he is acting more like the energetic crazy toddler that we know & love!

We had a small party for him at home. Grandmom, Grandpop & Uncle Brian came from Chicago with lots of gifts for Kevy. Kevin loves soccer balls, baseballs, any kind of ball will do. For the past few weeks, when asked what he would like for his birthday, we would always respond "soccer ball"! So, of course, we got him a soccer ball. Now, it just needs to STOP SNOWING so we can get outside & play with it!

-The happy, post-nap, birthday boy with a new train set-

-Soccer ball cake I made for Kevin (inspired by Kelly!)-
-While he received many fun toys, the balloons may have been his favorite-
Thank you, thank you to everyone who sent cards, books, toys & clothes! He is one lucky boy!!!!

Not an April Fool's joke

On Tuesday night we had to take Kevin to the emergency room. He woke up Tuesday morning with a fever and Nate stayed home and took him to the doctor. He has had croup many times in the past, but his doctor was reluctant to give him a steroid unless he really needed it. Well, let me tell you... he really, really needed it at 3 AM in the ER. We had been awake all night rocking him & sitting in a steamy bathroom, but his breathing kept getting worse.

Everyone at the ER was very nice - who can be so friendly at 3 AM? They gave Kevin a dose of steroids and monitored him for a while. Once we got home at 5:30AM, he slept until 2:30 in the afternoon! I finally woke him up so that he would eat something & sleep okay last night.

Here's hoping he is back to his normal cheerful self just in time for his birthday on Saturday!!!

We did what?

Yes, we were crazy enough to run the Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago last weekend. 5 miles in the slop & snow. We were very, very proud of ourselves afterwards! Kevin stayed in bed at Grandmom's house & had pancakes.