It was a better day today, there was more fun and lots of chore-procrastinating but still lots of moods and work and exhaustion. The summer just needs to be done, we need some nice outdoor weather!! I think we all have summer cabin fever.
We opened up the outside play area and turned on the misters outside so that we could try to draw on the patio. It was hot and muggy but still good to be out.
We harvested pomegranates from our tree
You can always count on Trevor to spray things with a hose. He washed up the pomegranates as I picked them.
Brendan did a lot of swinging
If you stopped him or didn’t push hard enough, he would sign “More! Please!!”
Time to rinse off the boy covered in chalk and grass clippings
He will wash the chalk away
After Trevor’s nap this afternoon, he was bopping around in his crib. I was watching him on the spy cam while I was holding Brendan. He has never tried to climb out of his crib before, his crib is designed in a way that makes it very difficult. But he has gotten tall enough that he hangs over the rail. I watched him bounce and push himself a little further over, then he started putting his foot on the side and went a little further… and then Bill rushed in and grabbed him. I don’t know what he thought might have happened. He would have toppled right over and fell on his head.
I hoped that he would make it until 2yrs old before we had to take him out of his crib. With as much of a monkey as he is, I am surprised we made it this far.
His room is not ready for him to be loose in there, so for now, I took the floor out of the crib and put the mattress on the ground. I can barely put him in! He should not be able to climb, but it is not the best setup. We will have to do the toddler bed conversion.
Trevor helped me change his crib
And just like that, another leap forward from baby to big boy.
Here’s a spy cam shot of him in his deep crib
Good Morning from the East Coast! Brendan and Trevor you two are growing up soooo fast and are just adorable! Brendan is so happy in the swing…too bad that it is not an automatic swinger, he might just love it long enough for that much needed sibling together break.! Just loved all the water pictures with Trevor!! Mostly loved the spy cam picture of him in his new crib format. Good luck with that!! Hope it works for quite awhile…it’s a whole new world when they can independently escape from bed!! Hoping that the everyone stays healthy and that you can gain some much needed rest! Prayers, hugs and much love!! 🙂
Brendan in the swing is so sweet and he seems to love doing it, but don’t all kids love to swing. Trevor and the crib saga—-wow he could have really hurt himself but “super dad” to the rescue. Trevor seems dead set on hurting himself one way or another, the twos bring all kinds of new and wonderful things to do. He will definately keep you on your toes. Hope he stays in his new big boy bed, that is just another thing to deal with. You both are such great parents and just know you will do just fine.
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Gramma and I were blessed to have four children who were quick to learn, and quicker to ” figure things out “……..now, it is your turn to deal with ” quick and quicker ” :0 🙂
It is a task not wished for, nor, is it one wished ” on ” you, but one that, in hindsight, can only be seen as a true blessing.
Kayla, Ashley, Brendan, Trevor, Caleb, Kieran………you are each in “good company”, and a great start on the “next generation” 🙂 When the day comes that you six, are parents, may your children’s grandparents be able to smile and say ” Now it’s your turn to deal with *quick and quicker* “, knowing that the blessing has passed on to you 🙂 🙂 🙂
The hose down on the patio sure looks easier than the usual bedtime bath! And Trevor seems to enjoy getting sprayed down. Lucky for him that the water that sits in your hose must be a little warm. Love the editing!