Saturday, July 23, 2011

Soul mate

Love this guy...



Happy ...


So happy...



Then came 2, ;)





No more diapers for ducky, baby biz




(g and baby biz)



Chillaxin with the bodes





Miss you already g, thanks for the great date night and let's do it again soon! Need those nights amidst all the days of just drilling holes ;)

Go get em on your trip- i hope it all goes well and can't wait to give you a big hug when you get back.

Hurry home! Xoxo

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Random and mohio

Best treat ever, cherry dipped cones!





A few pics from our trip to Ohio, or as iz said-mohio. ;) the Wilhelm get together was for grandma's 80th. Grandma Joanne you are amazing, we loved seeing you and visiting! I'm sorry bodie watered your plans with conditioner, I hope they survived :)

Iz loved the swing she could get on and pump herself ;)





Love these 2...





Father and son pic ;)





Party animal!





Pretty sweet ...





And the infamous "eese" smile





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Biz n bodes

A few together pics, (it's hopeless trying to keep clothes on the biz...) I hesitate to write that they are finally seemingly turning a small corner in sibling tolerance ;) it's heavenly those times they engage and laugh with each other!

It's so interesting though at the end of the day- no matter what happened that day- when I see then sleeping I feel like my heart might actually explode. Sounds cliche, but that's exactly how it feels. Happiness. Pure happiness that you have these little ones to love, part of your family. In those moments when u aren't thinking about what sleep strategy u should use, or why they used to eat bananas and now don't, or how all the clothes u own are strewn about the room for the millionth time after discussing leaving clothes in drawers ;) it feels so good just to enjoy being near them, feeling needed, providing comfort- just pure unconditional love. Dang I like those moments...more please!








Our solution to bath fighting, ;)








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Dinner in the pool

Classic iz, deserves posting on the blog ;) btw, eating frozen green beans and chicken nuggets, prefers them over warmed, who knew?
Love ya biz ;)



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Bodes, 16 months

Bo man! You are getting so big and grown up! U smile and say "ease" everytime I try to take a pic of you. ;)


You are almost always smiling, you have started imitating what we say- my fav is the way u say "seesaw" ;) iz loves to try to get u to say words, and will go on and on ," bodes can u say, mom, airplane, tree, etc etc" and u mostly comply.;)


You love ramen noodles, and eat alot of other things too including chicken, strawberries, salad, cheese, apples, and spicy food too ,;) but just like ur big sis, no milk :( u like popsicles too'


You love blocks, and books! You love water and playing outside, u r a master climber and are determined. You love to cuddle, and eat everything!( yes sand and rocks too, can we say baby pica? :)) u love dumping things ( currently have a bag of goldfish crackers on the floor of car backseat) and love to dance!

You are still my sweet boy, and turning into the age of exploring and endless movement ;) you love to wow a crowd, breaking into a downward dog on the sidewalk in front of a crowd of people... Priceless!

Love u bodes!



Nothin cuter than a diaper wedgie,;)

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Spray park

Both kids loved the spray park trip, a must in the dc summer ;)

















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Va beach

A few pics from my conference/vaca trip to the beach. My 2 co workers/ good friends barrie and Leah also came which made it a great few days away!!












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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Reflecting

Had to laugh after my "life is beautiful" post, this weekend has been challenging. Cranky kids, fighting... did I really write in a post that izzy listened?? :) lol, all part of life.

It is hot here. Dc summer is upon us. I've been thinking alot lately about life, our life here, jobs, family. Last night my friend and I were riding our bikes home and were talking about work and "dream jobs". When she asked me what my dream job would be, I didn't have an answer. Hmmm. Actually my answer was, I'd like to move to the French countryside. she promptly told me that wasn't a job :)

I've been struggling with the feelings of busyness, being in a rat race. Work, home, errands, chores, work, email, buy, shop, hurry, etc etc. I hate being constrained by money, hate that it drives our world so much. I dream of being able to move to a farmhouse, be more relaxed, stay home with my kids. But then another part of me wonders if I would ultimately feel the same, hmmm. Whatever the case- I'm craving a slower pace of life. More relaxed environment, surrounding, way of life, short drive to the beach... ah a girl can dream.


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Friday, July 8, 2011

The upswing


Today was one of those days. The really good ones. Ordinary, but really good.

Laughter, parks, dancing, good times. Oh there were bad moments too..." um kids can u please play with one of your gazillion toys instead of fighting?", resistance of sleep- whining for snacks, -but for some reason today- the bad times were easy to keep in perspective, seemed typical for life with 2 kids, and didn't get to me. Ah... It was awesome!

Nothing special, just a walk past construction sites, to the post office and a few other errands, and then...a bucket list item of mine, climbing trees :)












( I did cling that tree after I took this pick!)


Today I felt like smiling.






life is good!

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Izzy is 3!







Iz and I had our own birthday celebration the day of her birthday (and the day after her party). Bodes was sleeping, and g was gone working...it was a special time to have with just me and her... and cake of course!:)





Iz picked out her cake this year- Strawberry ice cream/chocolate cake , the heart cake I cut out of her leftover party cake, sorry no home made cake this year iz, but it probably tasted better! :)





3 years!!





And back to the party day... We did presents first thing of course,





Bodes interested in the presents!





The backyard all ready to go, iz waiting for her friends to arrive.





My bff barrie and her hubby Jimmy (and baby due November!)





Anne and Aidan ( friends since the ol reflux days)





Our awesome neighbors Nancy and Viet





Izzy tolerating a hug:)





Justine and cutest baby Zachary





The boys... Bo, Bao and Tyler





Ramsey enjoying the pool!





Cake high!





Iz waiting while we sang





Delicious!





Opening gifts and trying on new clothes...a favorite!

For grandma...iz with all her dresses on at once-know u loved this one :)












Bo loving the new toys!






We had a great party day with our friends, so thankful they could help us celebrate!

On Iz's real bday g was working so I had the kids and we had such a fun morning at the park. It was hot, but we were early so not too bad. Loved getting a few outdoor pics while we were the only ones at the park so I didn't have to feel embarrassed whipping out my phone to snap pics and encourage them to smile :)






Iz with the birthday outfit she picked from target





Bodes, awesome at smiling on cue :)





Love to swing!





The big 3 yr old :)

Then back home to play in the water- and to be naked as iz prefers :)





Yo gabba gabba toys from aunt mel and uncle c!





Then to play with the new kitchen, strawberry milkshakes on the menu!





And some art... Another favorite











Iz, at 3 you are fun, spirited, adorable. You are smart, funny, give great hugs and kisses (when I beg :)) your laugh is the best. You love to color, dance, play outside. You are creative, you love your stuffed animal toys and Froggy books. You have favorite tv shows , Max and ruby, Dora, Angelina ballerina, u can work my iPhone too well :). You are the pickiest eater! You love to jump, ride ur bike, play in sand, swing, and b naked :) you make us laugh.

For all the times I'm not as patient as I should be, I'm sorry. I've seen you grow this year in many ways. You have matured. You listen. You walk by the stroller instead of running away, :) you can play alone at times for hours, sit and do art quietly, and of course as dad would say , you dominate the park! Oh biz, I love u. These days I want to remember forever( well the good ones :)). I'm still learning this whole parenting thing- a wild ride.
I'm so glad you are mine!!!






Thank you to all our friends and family for the generous gifts and time you spent for iz, we appreciated it all!


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