Working, raising two boys, Christmas shopping, cleaning, decorating, wrapping, more shopping, visiting with friends... whew! The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of things to do. Both boys are sleeping right now, PJ is surfing, and I finally find myself with some down time. It's been a few weeks now, but we all traveled down to C.S. for Thanksgiving to spend time with the Campagnanos. It was Connor's first time at his Grandma and Nono's! I know- it's terrible. The trip down (and back) was great! We took our family car (the Acadia) and everything fit beautifully. Kingston laid down in between the captain's chairs in the middle of the two boys just as I had envisioned it. Connor would play, fall asleep, wake and play some more, then fall asleep...and Landon took in everything we drove by and talked up a storm. No tears from anyone! Yay. Good to know since I'll be traveling with them up to Jacksonville next weekend.
The boys on Thanksgiving
Connor is 6 months old now. He's getting so big! 18lbs. 4 oz. and 27 3/4 in. long at his last appointment. He can sit up unassisted for a while, but still will eventually fall over to one side. When he's on his belly he moves all over the place. No teeth yet, but everything goes in the mouth. And the drool! Connor ADORES his big brother and loves to watch him. Landon can make him laugh so easily! It is really cute. I've started feeding him food. We've done rice cereal, avocado, sweet potato, and peas. I'll be introducing a few fruits next. He is following in his bro's footsteps in the food department- gobbling up every last bit that is given to him. And he still wakes up once a night for a feeding. I won't be upset when that comes to an end.
Recent pics of our little boy
Last weekend the Meyers visited. It was a FULL house with four adults and four kids 3 and under... but it worked out really well and we all had so much fun! We took the kids to a nearby playground where they got to let loose. PJ captured some really fun pictures.
After playground, Chuck E. Cheese, and Kobe Steakhouse all the kids cuddled up to watch a movie together. I really enjoyed seeing the kids interact and I love the fact that they will be great friends as they grow up together.
Landon is so incredibly excited about Christmas this year. He is obsessed with Christmas lights, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus, the elf named Buddy that has joined our family recently...anything holiday related. It is so fun to watch his eyes light up and we are really looking forward to Christmas morning this year.
We had another successful trip to see Santa. Landon was bursting at the seams as we waited our turn. He flailed his arm saying, "Hi, Santa!" when we were next in line. He ran up to him and hopped on his lap, proceeding to tell him that he wanted milk and cookies for Christmas. Santa agreed to share with him :). And Connor- well as usual he went with the flow and cooperated.
I'm sure it will be a while before I post again, so I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas filled with love and happiness. I also hope everyone has a beautiful, healthy, SAFE New Year ahead. XOXO
