Day 144: Christmas Eve

Day 143: Gingerbread House

Day 142: The Elf On The Shelf

Day 141: Green Beans

Here's Mitchell strapped in and getting ready for his first taste of green beans. Notice the big scratch on his forehead? He had that when he woke up this morning. Apparently I didn't make his bottle fast enough. First bite: "I don't think so, mom!"
Second Try: "Ok, I'll move it around in my mouth a little. Maybe I'll swallow some."

"I do like green beans! Keep em coming!"

"Oh yeah, finger lickin good!"

"Awww man, why do I always take things too far?"

Day 140: Big Bathtub

I had to put Mitchell's baby bath in the big bathtub. He splashes and kicks too much for the kitchen sink. As you can see by the picture his feet are very entertaining. I also need to give Mitchell credit for sleeping through the night last night. I had to give him his paci and rub his blanket on his face at 3:20 and 5:30, but those were quick and easy to console. I hope it keeps up!

Day 139: He Rolls Both Ways

Mitchell rolled from his back to tummy today. I set him down on his back, walked into the kitchen, and when I came back he was on his belly. He is such a strong little guy.

Day 138: Attempt To See Santa

I apologize in advance for the quality of these pictures. We left our Nikon at home today.

The kids were such great sports waiting in line for Santa for about an hour.

Maya was not looking forward to seeing Santa.

This is as close to Santa as Maya was willing to get. He was sitting on the other side of this wall.

Let me just say how frustrated I am with the entire experience. I knew Maya would freak out and not be willing to see Santa, which is exactly what happened. However, I had confidence we could at least get a picture of Mitchell. Why did this not happen? Because some people think their pictures with Santa are more important than everyone else waiting in line. One family literally took 15 minutes trying to get the "perfect" picture. Shouldn't there be a time limit? Mitchell was happy and smiling until the two minutes before our turn, when he just decided to start screaming. This meant after waiting for an hour, we had two screaming children and no Santa pictures. I do not blame my wonderful children who behaved themselves waiting for an hour. Maya can't help that she is scared and Mitchell couldn't help that he had reached his awake time limit. But adults should know better!

Day 137: Coloring With Daddy

"I need pink, because pigs are pink.""No Daddy, that's not pink!"
"Stay in the lines, Daddy."

Day 136: Snow Day

Day 135: Double Ear Infection

We finally have an explanation as to why Mitchell has been so fussy the past few days. I got a call from daycare this afternoon telling me Mitchell had a fever of 100.3. By the time I got there, his fever had already gone up to 101. The doctor diagnosed him with a double ear infection. Poor baby! No wonder he has been crying for no reason and slept so horribly last night. Maybe we can get back to sleeping through the night now that he is on the mend.

I went a little crazy with the camera tonight. A boring night turned into lots of photo opportunities. Like the one above mid-sneeze.

Maybe it's me, but this picture cracks me up. Looks like crooked nasty yellow teeth. At least we are getting out of Kentucky!

I think someone is starting like bananas mixed with oatmeal. He actually swallowed quite a bit tonight!

Maya decorated Christmas trees:

She also wanted me to take a picture of "Baby Jesus" she made at daycare.

"Take a picture of my glow stick, mommy."

"I'm done!"

Day 134: Trying Mitchell's Clothes

I came out of the shower and found Maya wearing Mitchell's pants. They are size 3-6 months and she got them on all the way. Made me laugh pretty hard.

Day 133: Girl Behaving Badly