All Smiles!

Colbie started smiling this week and I managed to get it on camera today. It sure melts your heart when she smiles right at you! Took the kids up to Laguna last Wednesday to visit Grammy and Papa. Because Blaine obviously works, I was on my own with the kids and the driving. They both did awesome in the car and it would have gone a lot smoother had we not hit traffic in the last hour. This made our drive quite a bit longer and more stressful, as we had to pull over, get everyone fed, happy, use the potty, etc. Blaine joined us on Friday, which was great to be able to spend the weekend together. Plus, I had someone to follow on the way home, which made me feel a little safer. We had a nice trip over there. Took Colbie to the beach for the first time. Of course, I forgot my camera so I really didn't get any pictures until Blaine came up. We had awesome weather....60-70 degrees and sunny the entire time. Grayson had a ball at the beach as always and we also took him to a couple fun parks while we were there. Had some great meals and just enjoyed hanging out at the condo with Grammy and Papa. My mom started her chemo on Tuesday and is doing great for the most part. She really doesn't complain, but we know she definitely doesn't feel her normal 100%. As of today, she has one week down and eleven to go! Way to go Mom! We love you and are so proud of you :-)

Everyone else is doing well here. Grayson is really coming along with his potty training. It's a longer process than I would have hoped, but there is definitely progress. He pretty much wears his "big boys" all day and just wears a pull up at night and during his nap. As long as we are on top of it and remind him, he keeps his big boys dry. He's actually gotten to the point where he doesn't want our help and wants to do it "by self!" He can do everything except he still asks for help with pulling up his pants.

Grayson starts preschool the beginning of next month! I decided that the fact that he can put a DVD into the player and start a movie on his own meant that he was ready for a little more interaction and activity! He will go just the days that I am at work, but if he enjoys it, I may enroll him for an additional 1/2 day when I can try to get some things done! I have made 4 trips to Wal-mart with both kids since Colbie's been born, and let me tell you, it is a handful....literally!! We are learning, but it is a such a process! It would be nice to have at least one morning a week with only one child, where I could get my shopping, cleaning, ect. done!

Colbie's doing great too. Slept in her crib for the first time last night. I was hoping that maybe that would give me a better night's sleep, but I was wrong! She still wakes constantly at night....I think it was 11, 1, 2, 4, and then by 6 we were up! She isn't always hungry, but just needs you to rock her back to sleep. She is definitely developing a BIG personality and has an angry cry and face when you set her down. She knows what she wants and she gets it because I pretty much end up holding her for most of her awake hours. She'll tolerate the swing or the bouncer for little bits at a time, but for the most part, she wants to be held! Who wouldn't though, right?!

At the park with Papa in Laguna. I wonder why he loves his Papa so much?!

Hope everyone is well! Have a great week!