It's Fall

Today is rainy and cloudy and gray. I love it. I absolutely love it. Yesterday we played in the sunshine for a bit. I knew it might be a while until we see the sun again so we played for a long time. My eyes were watery from allergies by the time we came in. I'm glad we did it. I have a feeling this might be a long Winter as far as Cannon is concerned. But for me it's bring on the blankets and cocoa, sweaters and rosy cheeks. I couldn't be more ready for this cozy, comfy, snuggly time of year.

Thursday

Most of my weekday mornings are spent busily getting ready for preschool. Tuesday is always errand and grocery day. But, oh, Thursday. Not only is is close to the weekend, but, it's my lazy day. I can sleep in (well, kind of). I don't usually have anything pressing that gives me reason to be anywhere but in my pajamas enjoying the morning with my two sweeties. Bliss.

I decided to document our Thursday morning this week. I'd like to hang on to this one in particular since it was free of tantrums and time-out.

First, there is a breakfast of toast and cheezits. What can I say? Cannon had half a banana and milk with his toast and cheezits. At least it wasn't cookies. That was yesterday.

Then we play with the leapfrog alphabet. I love this thing. We've had it for two days and already I'm an avid fan. Cannon has learned most of the alphabet and sounds. Awesome awesome product. He loves the songs it sings and pushing buttons, of course.
Then it was staring-out-the-window time. It's a beautiful morning. I love fall mornings.
Hazel excels at laying on the floor while being cute in her jammies. It's safe to assume that she was watching her brother during this photo. She does that a lot.
Now that this morning is well under way it's time to start laundry and edit 3 photo shoots from this last week. It's nice to enjoy my peaceful Thursday mornings when they come.

Just a note about Hazel. She had eczema so bad that her forehead was cracking and bleeding. I have cut dairy out of my diet and she cleared right up. It's amazing. There are a few dry spots here and there but nothing that can't be zapped with a little Aveeno cream. Any ideas for dairy-free dinners? Jarom loves cheese. I've done quite a few Asian inspired meals but I'm running out of ideas. Thanks!

Hazel ~ 3 Months

Hazel was 3 months old sometime last week. This illustrates the biggest difference between my first and second children. I was completely unaware that she had hit her 3 month milestone until the next day. I suppose I'm just busier this time around. In my defense, I started preschool that day and I was a bundle of nervous energy. I still love her. I just love her. I find myself sighing at various times throughout the day that I just absolutely love her to bits. She's happy and sweet. She is content to be my little dress up dolly. I could snuggle her all day. She makes me work hard for a grin, but, when she does it's the most beautiful sight. She allows me slow down, to relax and to feel gratitude. She makes me feel lucky to be a mom. Her mom. Here are some things she can do:

~smile
~sleep through the night
~grasp for toys
~roll from belly to back
~scoot while on her back
~hold her head at 90 degrees during tummy time
~blow bubbles
~coo
~lean forward while sitting against something
~stare at ceiling fans
~stare at bear-mobile
~giggle (once or twice)
~stare at tv screen