How do you insure that your babies will take a good, long afternoon nap? You wear them out in the morning! That is what I did this morning. We first went to Eric's office for a quick visit and then headed over to Montreat to the playground. This is such a great playground/park, however it is about 30 minutes away so we don't go very often. The playground is shaded mostly and there are these beautiful creeks running throughout. It was hot today, so the cool water felt so good!
Hampton enjoyed throwing the rocks into the water, but mostly wanted to cuddle with mama and watch Everett. The little minnows kept tickling his toes.
It must have been somewhat comical for any onlooker watching me waddle around the creek with my big belly, all the while toting a 25 pound toddler and lifeguarding a 3 year old.
After playing in the water, we had a picnic lunch and then played on the playground for a bit. I so wish Hampton would walk. He really wanted to play, but there is only so much you can do when crawling is your only form of mobility. He is getting there.
Everett completely shocked me today by going down several rather large slides without even requiring any kind of encouragement. He just acted like it was no big deal and had so much fun.
Before we left I changed both babes into their pjs. We had a 30 minute drive so we listened to some soothing music and I already had their room ready for nap when we got home. Needless to say they feel asleep quickly. I was wore out too. On the drive home Everett said, "I am a happy boy." That is by far one of the best comments he has ever made to me and I told him I am one happy mama.
Hampton enjoyed throwing the rocks into the water, but mostly wanted to cuddle with mama and watch Everett. The little minnows kept tickling his toes.
It must have been somewhat comical for any onlooker watching me waddle around the creek with my big belly, all the while toting a 25 pound toddler and lifeguarding a 3 year old.
After playing in the water, we had a picnic lunch and then played on the playground for a bit. I so wish Hampton would walk. He really wanted to play, but there is only so much you can do when crawling is your only form of mobility. He is getting there.
Everett completely shocked me today by going down several rather large slides without even requiring any kind of encouragement. He just acted like it was no big deal and had so much fun.
Before we left I changed both babes into their pjs. We had a 30 minute drive so we listened to some soothing music and I already had their room ready for nap when we got home. Needless to say they feel asleep quickly. I was wore out too. On the drive home Everett said, "I am a happy boy." That is by far one of the best comments he has ever made to me and I told him I am one happy mama.