Sloane 4 Months

Height: 26 1/4 in. - 97%
Weight: 13 lbs. 10 oz. - 50%

Little miss Sloane is getting so big. She likes to sleep on her side and rolled over back to tummy for the first time yesterday! She likes to grasp our fingers and is constantly grabbing her feet and toes. She prefers to stand most of the time when she's on our lap and loves it when we read to her. Sloane sleeps through the night most nights and is doing pretty well with the sleep training. Usually she takes her morning nap in the car seat or stroller, since we're always running Bennett around. I just started to wean her, but plan to nurse for another month or so. Sloane is getting a little more vocal/demanding when she wants something, but she's still our sweet little girl. Her smile lights up a room and she has the cutest little laugh.

B Goes Bowling

It was a happening Friday night in the burbs. We took B bowling at Palo Alto Bowl and then out for burgers. Oh yeah. I don't think they've renovated PA Bowl since it was built in the 70's. Justin and I were drinking beers looking around and laughing. We played 2 games and B loved every second. He kept telling us, "I do it all myself" every time it was his turn to bowl. We had to keep reminding him it was daddy or mommy's turn after his b/c he was ready to go again. Patience - we're working on that! Sloane was a champ, as always. She loved the loud music and all the action.

B would cool his hands down on the vent after every turn.

Can you see how excited and happy he was? He had to give us a high 5 after every bowl.

The first attempt with Daddy showing him how to do it. After this time he did it all by himself.

My bowlers.

R.I.P. Chinese

No pics to post, but wanted to journal a convo I had with B last night. A few months ago we got him a Beta fish as a reward for staying in his new big boy bed. He named his fish "Chinese". lol Three weeks ago Chinese passed away and B didn't seem to notice so we never mentioned anything. Last night after bath he noticed Chinese was missing. Here's how our convo went:

B: "Where'd Chinese go Mommy?"
Me: "B, Chinese got sick and went to heaven."
B: "Ohhhh. I'm sad."
Me: "I know, I'm sorry honey but he is in heaven now."
B: "Did he fly like a bird up to heaven's house?"
Me: "Yes he did. At night when you look up at the stars, Chinese is one of those stars shining down on you." So we went outside so B could look up and he spotted a star.
B: "Look Mommy! There is Chinese and he sees me!"

Okay, I had no idea how to handle that situation but B quickly turned from being sad to happy so I think I did okay????

Boy Bonding

Justin and B headed to the Giants game yesterday for some boy bonding time. B woke up with a huge smile on his face and could not wait to leave. He told me, "Mommy, you stay home and take care baby Sloane. I take train to game with Daddy and come back tomorrow." lol Justin said they didn't watch much of the game (not surprised) and that B ran all over AT&T Park. Turns out the boys had a real healthy dinner too - pretzels, lemonade, popcorn, and cotton candy.

Right before they left.

On the trolley at the ballpark.

Love the pose.

The kids ballpark where B ran the bases.

1st Day of Preschool!

On Tuesday B started preschool down the hill at Holy Cross. He will be going 2 days a week for 3 hours. Although it was a little bittersweet for me, I am ready to get into a routine and have some special time with Sloane while B is at school. He is so excited about school and I know he'll do great. He told me yesterday when we were getting ready, "Mommy, I will make new friends at my new school". I have no doubt he will. He is one social dude.

Right before we left. Bad pic quality from my phone. :(

Eagle Crest

We spent last week in Central Oregon for our annual August trip to Eagle Crest with my family. I was nervous about the 10 hour drive, but both kids did amazingly well. The week was filled with many fun activities for all. Justin got to golf a bunch, B swam, hiked, biked, played at the park, etc. Great to spend some QT with the fam. :)

Swimming with Gma

Carter, Kennedy and B golfing.

Uncle Kyle coaching B.

The oldest and youngest grandchild.

Kennedy looooved Sloane. She was such a big help to me all week and kept calling S "Sloanie". Too cute.

B on a hike down to the river.

The clan at the river.

Papa and Sloane.

Playing baseball in the backyard. There were lots of baseball, soccer, tag, etc. going on each day. We would tell Kyle and Justin "to run em and wear em out"!

These two are like oil and water but made us laugh with all their "serious" conversations/arguments about who knows what.

Feeding the ducks.

Playing football.

Playing at the park.

Big Boy!

I am happy to announce that Bennett is finally potty trained! We hadn't tried any PT as of yet, so after consulting with many friends and preschool upon us, I decided to give the 3 day PT method a shot for our first go around. Being trapped in our house for 3 days was tough, but we made B throw every single diaper and pull up AWAY and go straight to underwear. Day 1 was a huge success - no accidents, a poop on the potty, and woke up dry from nap and nightime. Day 2 we experienced a few pee accidents but he still woke up dry from nap and nightime. Day 3 was a success with no accidents AND telling me when he had to go (including a poop!). His favorite part is flushing b/c flushing the toilet is so exciting ya know. :)

Today we ventured out of the house for a morning play date and then a lunch date. (Can you tell I was DYING to get out of the house and see friends?) He had no problem going potty in public restrooms (which I was a little worried about). I am so proud of Bennett. I know we'll experience some accidents in the future and no kid is perfect, but he really made this whole PT process so easy on us. I told Justin we are so lucky b/c every major change in his life he has experienced thus far, he has had no problem adjusting. He gave up the bottle cold turkey with no crying/whining, same deal with the pacie, transitioned to his boy boy bed with no issues and now PT. I am one happy Mama!!

Hooray, I'm a big boy!

So proud of himself!