The Winters' World: Recent happenings

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Recent happenings

Just another blog post to get under my belt before baby #3 arrives. Be prepared, it's a LONG one!

The boys have been with my in-laws since Tuesday afternoon; they offered that up to give me some free time before the baby arrives. Boy, have I had some free time! It is the strangest feeling being kid-free for several days...I am so ready to get them home and for us to be a family of five!

So, what's been going on with us? In December, Brett and I celebrated being together for 12 years! Time flies when you're having fun!

Since Brett has been confined to his office pretty much for the last two months, we have tried to visit him up there as much as possible. The boys love his dry erase board there, ha! I have taken a lot of pictures (more than usual) lately, since the Mr. has been working so hard. It gives him something to look forward to throughout the day, he says.

I helped host two baby showers, one in January and one in February, at our house, so my dad and step-mom kept the boys for me (since Brett had to work) on those days. Blake loves Pops and his pool table!

We went to Arlington the first weekend of February to see some good friends. Jameston and Vaughn picked up right where they left off. Future Red Raiders!

We left after lunch, and the boys took their naps in the car. They look the most alike when they sleep :-)

This is an older picture (since Blake still had the pacifier), but I couldn't not post it. Brett reading "I'm a Big Brother" book to the boys one night

One day, after one of mommy's doctor's appointments, we hit up Chic-Fil-A and "the inside playground" as JW calls it, for lunch...we love that place!

Who needs toys? Just give 'em a box!

My little helpers (can't see Blake much), but my boys love to "help" me in the kitchen. May take me twice as long, but I'll take the offers while I can :-)

Riding the "horsey" as Blake often requests of his Daddy!

In January we went to cousin, Jax's, 2nd birthday party, a barnyard party in their backyard. So fun!

Train them while they're young!

These kids must've sent out a buffalo-plaid memo before the party :-)

We often go to the playground on Sunday afternoons after nap (they look like fifties jacket models in this pic)

Especially if Daddy is home!

We battled sickness at the end of January. A stomach virus hit all four of us hard!

We had colds right before that; Jameston even had an ear infection. You think they are used to their Mommy looking in their ears?! :-)

Aunt Maggie came to give me some relief when I had the stomach virus (Brett was out of town), and the boys sure enjoyed having her dog, Zep, over!

Jameston has showed some anxiety as of late...guess it is all the excitement on the horizon? He went through a phase where he wanted to potty every 20-30 minutes. After ruling out a UTI and doing some research, we have narrowed it down to anxiety. Our oldest doesn't handle change well...but at least we know that's what it is! He has been so sweet lately, being my "big helper" since I'm so big...he will say, "Mom, I need to tell you something," about thirty times a day. I hope he is always so willing to talk to me about anything and everything

We love bathtime in our house! Instant fun and giggles from these two

Love this shot!

On our days at home, when we are stuck inside thanks to cold weather, we play dress up! My pirate and dragon

And Cap and Raph

And on warmer days, we are sure to hit up the trampoline!

We hit up the Dallas Gym one morning and met up with my cousin and her son. Boys had a blast!

Couldn't keep up with this one!

We sure love music and our instruments at our casa

We enjoyed some snow about a month ago

Love that they play so well together!

Most of the time, anyway...TMNT dominoes!

We had a wonderful Valentine's this year! Love my little sweethearts!

And JW took the lead on addressing his Valentines this year, which were TMNT, of course! (this was a far cry from last year, since he didn't want to give them out but keep them for himself instead...)