4th of july weekend

We had a super busy 4th of July weekend. First we went to Ava's birthday party. Hayden had a good time. He did try to open a few of her presents when people dropped them off! Amelia was a perfect angel the entire time thankfully so I could just sit and relax and talk to everyone.

The next day Hayden got to go the drive in to see cars 2. This trip was much more successful. His cousins went too so that helped. He fell asleep at the end though and slept thru Pirates of the Caribbean. At 2:30 when they got home he was awake and wanted to play with Amelia's doll house!

For the 4th of July we went to Kennywood. We had such a great time. I have tons of pictures to post later. Afterwards we went to Renee's house and Hayden played with Kennedy in the pool (in the rain) and Amelia got aquainted with her new cousin Brady. We were so tired that we did not stay up for fireworks and crashed in our beds early!

Hayden's Reward

I feel like I am constantly yelling at Hayden. I feel bad. So I created a little reward chart for him. When he does something good (pee on potty, clean up, etc) he gets a star. When he fills it up he gets a reward. His first reward was a trip to the wavepool. He LOVED it. The water was cold on the overcast day we went (no sun was good for amelia though) but Hayden didn't care. His lips were blue. He didn't want to leave. Next reward... a trip tot he splash park in beechview:



We also tried to take Hayden to the movies to see Cars 2. He was so excited to get "popcorn and pop". Well the movie idea was a bust. Hayden saw video games at there and was way too distracted. He would sit for a little, then get up out of his seat and say "I'll be right back daddy" and leave. This happened a few times so Mike brought him home. On the way home he sweetly told Mike "I am sorry daddy". Then fell asleep.

Oh crap!

Little "Mia" had an accident on her dad!

3 Months old

Amelia likes to lay on the changing table just like Hayden did. And kick the bag of wipes to hear it crinkle like Hayden did.
Loves her bouncy seat like Hayden. Will probably have a flat head like him then.
Trying to suck her fingers or thumb. She can't do it yet so she gets frustrated.
Fast eater. Under 10 minutes total.
Loves to be outside.
Has no hair.
Loves Hayden and tolerates his roughness so well.
Is a mommy's girl
She is a loud chatty happy baby.
she is grasping toys
sits in her bumbo seat
likes to stand on you legs and if you take her hands she can pull herself up (she is very strong)
Hates her car seat and riding in the car
has been a good girl at aunt renee's while mom is back to work.
Sleep at night is still not as good as it used to be :(

I am ready to move

I don't think words are necessary...

Backwards

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These kids sure are keeping me on my toes. Hayden has decided its better to pee and poop on the floor. For 2 weeks I had him going on the potty. We have also had a lot of behavior issues. It has been rough.

Amelia stopped sleeping 11 hours and likes 5 right now. Just in time for when I have to go back to work. Thankfully she is still my happy easy going little girl!

Brady

Our new nephew Brady was born last week... over one month early! He is over 6lbs. That is pretty big for a preemie. He is getting better each day. We got to see him today. He has so much hair. More than my bald Amelia will have any time soon. Hayden wants to meet him so bad. He asked to see him all day. Hopefully soon.