I am all about smoothies these days. This morning I make Eric, Everett, and I a smoothie that consists of bananas, blueberries, strawberries, milk, yogurt, and honey. So refreshing!
Everett has gotten upset about something and decides to shove his bowl of cheerios on to the floor. Discipline is definitely in order for this offense.
After breakfast, the babes and I head downstairs for some play time. Hampton goes down for a nap around 9, which leaves some good one-on-one time for me and Ev. Around 10 we have a snack of yogurt, blueberries, and honey. Everett loves it and asks for "more please."
Over snack we read his new favorite book. It is part of the Alfie series and was sent to Ev by his Aunt Mary who picked it up for him this summer while she was in London. Every time we read it Everett says, "Ahhh, sweet Mary."
Around 10:30 and look who is up!?!
Some more play time is in order. Everett has to be reminded he is a big boy now.
Around noon we have lunch. On today's menu is baked chicken nuggets with sweet potato fries. We also have a variety of dips. Ev loves to dip things now.
His favorite is the barbecue dip.
12:30-Nap for Hampton
Nap for Ev
I must use this time wisely during nap. I may only have an hour before Hampton gets back up. I decide to try and rescue my basil and parsley from the 90 degree weather. I think it is too late. (They revived later that day!)
I also decide to water our plants out in the front yard. Do you like our sprinkler system?
There are other chores I could do during nap time, but this looks so inviting. I decide to watch Top Chef instead.
Hampton is back up, and now I have some quality one-on-one time with him.
We read children's poetry and sing songs.....
He also discovers that that sun on his jumper is actually a teether.
It's 3:00 and Everett is up from his nap now. Time to get out of the house and head to the store for some staple items.
We pick up a variety of items, including eggplant and asparagus to roast for dinner tonight.
When we get home, Hampton goes down for another nap and Everett and I play outside on the deck.
At 5, Eric gets home and I fix dinner. After dinner it is bathtime! This is our new way of doing bath so that both boys can bathe at the same time. Everett actually prefers to be with Hampton. He loves it!
A little snuggle time before bed.
It's been a long, but good day.
Night Night!
Once again I feel so blessed to be at home more with my babies. It gets tiring and long some days, but I still love it. I long to create memories for them and spend quality time together.