Perfection

Since Mason, was born, Darcy and I have always said if he would just sleep through the night he would be the perfect baby.  Well, it has taken a long 11 months but it's official: He's Perfect!!

It is seriously a miracle!  If you remember Mason, started out as the typical newborn sleeper, waking up every three hours.  (which I was totally okay with).  Then suddenly at 3 months he started waking up every hour on the hour at night.  (which I was not okay with).  I read books, tried a million things to help him sleep better, but no luck.  We tried letting him cry it out for a while, but he was so little and would cry for so long, I just couldn't do it.  This went on for over a month, gradually he started waking up every 2 hours, then at 6 months he was back to his newborn routine of every 3 hours.  Up until last week he was still getting up 2-3 times per night.  Something had to be done!  Since, we live in a 2 bedroom apartment, Mase has always slept in our room.  We decided to move him into Londy's room all by himself and move her bed into our room.  Then I mentally prepared myself.... we were just going to let him cry.  My plan was to go in 1 time during the night at first and then not at all.  So the first night went really well, he woke up once, to which I got up, fed him, and put him back to sleep, and then slept until morning!  The next night he totally slept through the entire night and has ever since, what the..... he didn't even cry.  Now he sleeps a full 12 hours at night, I guess he just wanted his own room.

Mason is a delight.  He is still so happy and easy going.  Whether his is teething, sick, being bossed by his sister, or running errands with me all day he never complains.  He LOVES his Daddy, and usually prefers him to me, which Darcy loves.  I don't mind, he still snuggles me and crawls around the house all day saying, "mama, mama", and gives me big slobbery kisses! He is pure sunshine and we all love him to pieces!

silly face

striking a pose

Best Buds

Loving his first Popsicle! ( Don't worry he didn't eat the whole thing)

My  handsome lil' man!

London Says

This little girl is the best! She is super smart, animated, sassy, imaginative, dramatic, and sweet.  She is obsessed with anything princess, fairy, or sparkly.  She is quite the little chatterbox, and makes us laugh at least 100 times a day.  Lately, I've been trying to write down some of the funny things she says.  Obviously, I am bias so they might not be as hilarious to others as they are to me, but here are a few gems.  Enjoy!

Me: London, do you want some soup?

London: No, I don’t like soup; it has too many germs in it.

~

(London walking out the door, and turns to me)

“You comin’ Blondie?”

~

(At the grocery store)

London: Hi

Cashier: Hi

London: I have a present for you….hold out you hand

(Cashier holds out her hand)

(London reaches into her pocket and pulls out a piece of lint, then puts it into the cashiers hand)

~

Darcy: London, sing me a song

London: Sorry, I can’t sing you a song. Ursula, take my boyce! (voice)

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(London hangs her head over the back of the edge of the couch)

“Quick, Mommy climb my golden hair!”

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London goes to give me a kiss, then right before kissing me she stops and yells, “ Eric, NO! Get away from

 her!” (this is from The Little Mermaid)

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(London telling Darcy what she did today)

“….we made cupcakes, then mommy say “don’t eat the icing”, and I did!… and then I did it again!”

March in Michigan

The month of March has been nothing but COLD!  In our little apartment we tend to go stir crazy if we don't get out every day, so we have taken advantage of every opportunity for an outing.  I love a good deal so here are some of our favorite fun and mostly free activities:

 We have 2 awesome Libraries close to our house.  There are lots of fun toys and things to do there.

 The Outlet mall is one of Londy's favorite places (and mine too, for obvious reasons).  There is a really great play place and carousel 

There is also a fun place called Jeepers  in the mall (it's like Chucky Cheese).  They have a huge jungle gym that kids can play on for free and games and rides for a quarter.

 We love going to Bounce U.  It is a place with 2 rooms filled with inflatable bouncers, obstacle courses, slides, etc.  If we go in the morning during playschool play date parents and non-walking children are free, so our family gets in for $6.00!!

London loves going grocery shopping and she loves horses.  At a grocery store by our house, they have a mechanical horse that costs a penny per ride.......A PENNY! 

Friends

Sometimes these two play together and it melts my heart.  I love the way London, is so motherly and bossy to her baby brother and the way Mason, is fascinated by his big sister.  Although, London may take away his toys, or dress him up like a prince, or  try to pick him up by his neck to bring him to mommy, Mason, doesn't mind... yet.... She can make him laugh the loudest and gives him the best hugs and kisses.  She is always concerned about her 'Little Mase' and needs to know where he is at all times, she also doesn't like to hear him cry and is the first to come to his rescue.  I'm so glad they have each other.

Sesame Street Live

Last month, Sesame Street Live came to the Detroit Fox Theater. Darcy, took London, and she LOVED it!
She danced in her chair and sang at the top of her lungs.  I think it will be one of her favorite memories here in Michigan.

                           

update

It's been about a month since we have seen our family so I figured it is about time for an update!  We are back into our old routine here.  Darcy, has started his 4th semester of law school and is still enjoying it.  It's always nice at the beginning of his semesters because school isn't as busy and he has more time to spend with the kids and I.  According to the people of Michigan  the weather here is super cold, but us Canadians don't think it's too bad. The kids are keeping us busy as always, here is a bit about what they've been up to:

London (almost 2 1/2 years old):
* Still as crazy as ever
*Loves to chase, wrestle, and play with Daddy
*Loves baby dolls and Barbies
*Obsessed with princesses and villains (evil queens, witches, etc).  On a daily basis she pretends to lock me in a tower, climb my hair, or steal my baby. (Think "Tangled")
*Still loves music and is always singing a tune.
*Little Miss Bossy!
*Is better at operating the i pad than me
* Is becoming very independent.  She tells us "I do it all by myself", whenever we try to help her.

ready to go

playing barbies (doesn't she look like such a big girl in this pic!)

 Silly 'baby' Londy

just out of the tub 

sharing with Mase

Mason (7 months old):
*Still super laid back
*Always smiling and laughing
*Is a big boy, weighing in at 20 lbs and wears size 12 month clothing
*Has 2 little teeth. And has had no issues or fussiness while teething!
*Likes solid foods and is the messiest eater I've ever seen!
*Thinks his sister is hysterical
*Still loves to be held and snuggled
*Gets upset when you take food or a spoon away from him
*Still not a good sleeper, but getting better
*Finally, has a bit of hair and on occasion sports a faux hawk

 Little Mase

 so messy!

No, not crawling yet....but getting closer

 So handsome

playing together!

Seven

In seven short months our baby has gone from this:

to this:

Best seven months yet!