Our first trip to Disney

as a family of four!
We decided on a whim to take the kids to Disney for the weekend: booked a hotel, packed our bags and off we went.
It was the first time Nate was in the car for so long and since we left early,he did fairly well. Eric and I were really excited abotu seeing Sebastian's reaction when we would be there, and once we got closer and saw "mickey" signs, he went CRAZY! "MICKEY MICKEY MICKEY I so happy we go to Disneyworld". Everyone who knows Sebastian, knows how expressive he is, and this time was no different and made our Disney experience even more magical.
The park was packed but we were able to get on tons of rides, Sebastian's favorite were the Pirates of the Carribean and the Buzz lightyear ride.
We stayed until the fireworks were over (gorgeous by the way) and then headed to the hotel, Sebastian actually was so exhausted that he fell asleep on the tram on our way back to the car!

Halloween Party

Today our moms group had a great Halloween party. The kids had so much fun running around and I had a great time chatting with my mommy friends. Sebastian wore his pirate costume and insisted I paint something on his face, don't you love his moustache?? I turned Nate into his pumpkin because I wanted to save his real costume for Halloween and I actually dressed up as a kitty cat (whickers and all)

Kids say the cutest things!

Last night we were having dinner and Eric was complaining that the fish wasn't very good.

So I looked at Sebastian and said:" You dad is a big pain in the butt. He should always say that mommy's food tastes good"Sebastian: "
But mommy, I know daddy loves you!
Me: I am not sure, what makes you think that?
Sebastian: He's always kissing you!
Me: Oh really?Sebastian: Yes, mama.
He goes...mwa,mwa mwa (making kissy faces with his lips) all the time to you when we are in the care!


My heart melted! he is so darn cute!

Lazy Sunday.

Today, we just hung out around the house with the kids and then walked over to the park near our house. I took advantage of our time out to take some photos of the boys but I couldn't get a picture of both of them together (or a good picture of Seb actually).

Fun at the zoo!

Weekends are usually reserved exclusively for spending time with daddy. The boys love it and so do I!
This weekend, we took the kids to the zoo but the heat was so unbearable that after seeing just a few animals we headed to the fountains and Seb and Nate had a blast! I had never let the baby play in them but as you can tell by the pictures, he really did enjoy it!

new toy

Nate is almost 9 months and has yet to receive a toy. I know, I know, he doesn't know any better but the I had a case of "mommy guilt" and went out and bought him a cool ballpit today and he lovesssssssssssssssss it!

Standing, already?

When I was pregnant and running around after Sebastian, I swore I wouldn't mind if Nate didn't walk until he was three! Boy, was I fooling myself! When Nate turned 6 months old, I worried because he was nowhere near crawling. Sebastian was at that age and although I know that comparing is not a good thing, I couldn't help myself but worry.

A few weeks ago, just after turning 8 months, he started crawling, a few days later, he pulled himself up on the coffee table and started cruising furniture...what on earth was I worrying about??

Now, the trouble truely begins. I had forgotten what a pain it was to babyproof the first time add to the "regular" unsafe stuff: toys with a million tiny pieces, dogs with shedding coat....just enough to keep me on my toes 24hours a day!

Just because...

I am totally in love with him.

Ahoy mates!

Sebastian has been obssessed with pirates lately. That's all he talks about. So imagine my excitement when I found out that tToday is "Talk like a Pirate day" !! Since Tyler (Sebastian's BFF) loves pirates too... Cheryl and I decided to take the kids to the Boynton Beach Children's Museum for "pirate story time". It was adorable! All 3 boys were super attentive and well behaved (for change) and participated super well too!


The photos aren't the best since I forgot my flash and had to shoot at high ISO!

Dawn's baby shower

Today Nate and I attended Dawn's surprise baby shower. Dawn is expecting a baby girl, Katherine Claire (aka Kate) in just a few short weeks and she is looking gorgeous (and huge, sorry dawn had to add that in).
Rachel, the hostess did a FANTASTIC job decorating. Of course, I had to take pics! isn't everything just gorgeous??

I cannot wait to meet Miss Kate already!!!

Baby's got back!

My friend and talented photographer, Karyn, inspired me this week to take a picture of my son's bum! I love how this photo turned out, it just makes me want to eat him up!

My model

Nate loves the camera and I love that he loves it! He is at a great age now. Anything makes him smile and he can't get away from me (yet!).

Doesn't he look SO much like Eric in the first one??

Life with two...

Life with two has been hectic. Mainly because both refuse to sleep like normal human beings. Sebastian flat out refuses to nap and Nate wakes 15 times a night (no, I am not kidding). Sometimes I wonder how I function... I told Eric that all I want for Christmas is one entire day in bed. No jewelry, no new camera (although I have been dying for one). NOTHING just SLEEP! Yes, that's how desperate I am.
I know there are plenty of books and techniques out there, unfortunately my exhausted brain can't even think straight enough to read one of those books...actually, I started reading one last week. I was determined to have Nate sleep through the night so I forced myself to keep my eyes open long enough to read the book the came highly recommended by many of my friends (Happy Sleep Habits, Happy baby). Within 10 minutes of reading it , I realized this book wasn't for me...why? you ask. One of the questions of the book: How long should you let a child cry? Answer: Up to an hour! Are they out of their minds, how could you let your child cry for that long??? THat's not sleep training that's abuse! I'd rather never sleep again than put my child through that. Anyhow, now we are back to square one and I am more exhausted than ever...I know I'll find a solution...oneday!

Brothers

Sebastian and Nate truely love eachother and it amazes me everytime I see them together. Sebastian just lovesssss kissing and hugging his brother. It's so flippin' cute! Today I took them to a local "splash park". Nate had a blast (it was his first time) and Sebastian thought it was hilarious to see Nate splash around like a wild man! Unfortunately I didn't get many pictures of them playing. Sebastian thought it would be funny to splash mommy too and I was too afraid to ruin my camera.

Labor Day weekend

We took advantage of the long weekend to get away. We didn't want to go to far yet wanted to feel as if we were 1000 miles awya from home so I booked us a room at the Marriot Ocean Pointe on SInger Island (only about 20 minutes away from us!) and it was GORGEOUS! The hotel was right on the water and the room was simply amazing. The kids had a blast in the pool and on the beach and I really enjoyed spending time away with my boys without having to worry abotu cooking or laundry!

Family Time.

between work, the kids, housekeeping, the dog... things get hectic around here. Eric and I were determined to find a new and fun way to spend time together: BIKING!

We got ourselves bikes, a trailer to put the kids in and we have been having a blast. We been riding around Boca and loving every minute of it (especially Sebastian, since we usually make a stop at the playground).

Nate wasn't too fond of it at first, but a few crackers and he LOVED being driven around!