23 Wks & 1st Haircut

I've been slacking on our week by week bump photos (second child syndrome) but I'm usually chasing around an 18 month old so taking baby bump photos is hardly on my radar screen. 

At 23 weeks pregnant my innie is turning into and outie. Sleeping is becoming uncomfortable. Putting Ryder Jeremiah in/out of his crib is getting difficult. We also do less baths and more showers because bending over that tub is hardly doable these days. And I wouldn't trade it for the world! I love being pregnant! It's an amazing time and I savor every second of growing life inside my belly! 

We picked out baby girl's bedding today and her nursery is coming together slowly yet surely. We're having her bedding custom made and I can't wait for it to arrive! 

Kitchen constriction is officially underway (hence the lack of blog posts - it's been a crazy week and I don't foresee things slowing down anytime soon). The kitchen was packed away today because tomorrow starts demolition and I can't wait! In approximately two weeks we will have a brand new kitchen! Wahoo! We are tackling our "to do" list one by one and it feels oh so good to check off each item! 

Speaking of "to do" lists, Ryder Jeremiah finally had his first haircut today. At 18 months it was time to give his curls a trim. Auntie Ashleigh came over and lovingly snipped away at Ryder's hair. Ryder J wasn't a fan of getting his curls chopped. He screamed bloody murder but mostly because we were holding his head still - I tried explaining that chicks dig clean cut boys - he wasn't buying any of it. 

I continuously ask myself "where did my baby go and who is this toddler?!?!" 

I Bite

Sometimes I bite him and it's not because I'm hungry.

Have I mentioned how much Ryder loves music and dancing/clapping to a beat? And yes, that is all drool on his shirt. Mommy does a lot of laundry......drool is cool! 

Flashback

Flashback to the 80's as we celebrated our cousin's wedding at an 80's-themed wedding reception. It was a totally awesome and we (meaning Joy and I) tried to dance the night away but it's kinda difficult to shake your groove thing when you're nearly 6 months prego and rocking high heals you haven't worn in a few months (or years). Also, this is 80's as you get when you're rock'n a belly bump. 

P.S. you know you're getting old when you're headed to a party themed around the decade you were born.  

18 Months!

Happy 18 months sweet boy! We blinked and you turned a year and a half! 4 surgeries, 8 toofers, a few words and SO many hand signs later you are a true superhero! We are so very proud of you and all that you've conquered! Keep on swimming baby boy! 

Visiting The Mouse

We let the holiday crowds die down and returned to visiting "the mouse" today! We also let the measel scare make it's way through the park while we steered clear of all things Mickey during Christmas time. Today, Disneyland was still busy but not jam packed like it was throughout December. We hadn't been to Disneyland in a few weeks, and that's a long time for us, so it was fun going today to enjoy the 2015 version of the parks. 

I imagine it's going to only get tougher to load up the stroller and navigate through Disneyland with two kiddos so I'm savoring every moment of "mommy and Ryder J" dates while it's just the two of us.  I can give him my undivided attention and my sole focus is him and what he wants to do -- something that might not come so easily when baby Joy arrives.  Is it weird that I'm kind of getting sad that it just won't be the two of us anymore? Don't get me wrong, I cannot wait for our little girl to be here but I've literally breathed, slept and eaten (not actually eaten but I have been tempted to bite him out of love gush before) all things Ryder Jeremiah, that it's difficult for me to imagine how different things will be with two little munchkins. I'm sure the "new normal" will be absolute bliss and one of my major issues will be which one to bite first!

Until then, I'm savoring every second of my time with Ryder J afterall, next to his father, he's the best date in the world! 

Ryder is obviously a Dale fan but Chip said he was sleeping. 

Ryder plopped himself a curb seat while watching a show at California Adventure.

Saw the Aladdin show and would highly recommend! Ryder sat through the entire thing. I was impressed! 

We always have Disney dates with some friends - today we went with Kelly, Francine and Anthony. 

After Disneyland, Daddy came home from work early (early for daddy is 5pm) so we could enjoy some family time together.  We walked to the RSM lake, ate dinner and ended the evening with some frozen yogurt. 

Oh and forgot to mention that Ryder is a fan of brushing his teeth these days! He's sure to brush all 8 of his teeth. 

She'll Be Here Soon!

It's been a week of packing away holiday decorations, putting up some valentines decore, cleaning house and starting to "spring clean" as we prepare for the arrival of baby Joy! We have a guest bedroom that needs to be sorted through and cleared. We have a nursery to create and a nursery to transform as Ryder will be getting a toddler room. We have a kitchen that needs a facelift. We also have a garage that needs a major sort through and purge. All of these things are in progress and will hopefully be near completion by April. Afterall, baby Joy will be here early May! Yesterday's ultrasound confirmed she's on the move, growing strong and is preparing for her debut later this year. 

Welcome 2015!

We rang in the new year surrounded by fabulous friends and a whole lotta kiddos running around. We ate, laughed, drank, reminisced, laughed some more, danced and played boards games. It was perfect! 

Welcome 2015!