Juliet: 15 1/2 weeks old

More Dresses!

Labor Day weekend, Tim has a race in Virginia Beach. Tim's parents also come visit every Labor Day weekend. We decided to make it an event and stay at the acclaimed Great Wolf Lodge. We have never been there and our friends that have laud it's indoor water park and kid-friendly rooms. We were even more excited when Tim's running partner, Jason, and his family decided they were going to come along as well!! I can't wait!

So, we're at Sam's Club and I'm looking for a little dress to wear over my bathing suit. I found a really cute one that was pink with little swirls all over it. I put the hanger over my head to see how long the dress would be and see if I continued to like it. Isaac was walking away and it my attempt to stall him and grab his attention I said, "Isaac, do you like my dress?" He turned around, smiled, got this kind of shy look on his face and then...the next thing out of his mouth could quite possibly be the sweetest thing that has ever come out of his mouth.
"Mama, you're a princess!".
I have been replaying his little voice in my head ever since. That made my day

Friends

Noah, Ruthe, and Isaiah are Isaac's favorite people in the world. They came over yesterday afternoon, spent the night, and left about 30 mintues ago. Here are a few pictures from their stay (in reverse order).

On my front porch getting ready to leave

At West Beach in Montclair

Waving to Mom and Dad while playing in the sand!

Playing in the sand

Noah took this picture of Juliet and me under our new beach umbrella. Juliet is sporting her new bathing suit. I, however, am not.

At the beach

Ruthe taking care of Juliet

Playing at Kids Dominion playground in Montclair

Sleeping in the playroom all together last night

Quilt

Pillar, my church, had its annual ladies' retreat last weekend. It was big fun in and of itself, but it was also my first night without Juliet. Too bad I got about the same amount of rest without her. Anyway, one of the activities on the agenda was to make a quilted table topper. It was a total blast and I can't wait to do it again. I hadn't touched a sewing machine since I was about 10 when my mom decided it was high time I learned how to sew...it turns out, it's just like riding a bike. I used Ms. Eileen's machine which has an extra pedal that cuts the string for you. That is my kind of machine!

First Trip Out in Underpants

We needed to go to the grocery this evening for a few essentials. It would not take us but 30 minutes with the whole family to get the list. We thought to ask Isaac if he thought he could handle wearing his underpants to the store and keeping them dry until we got back home. We assured him that there would be a special surprise for him when we returned. That got him excited!
He said he could do it. So before we left, he sqeezed his hardest to get a few drops out into his potty chair, we dressed him, then we were off...armed with a change of clothes (of course).
We asked him a few times while we were shopping if he needed to use the toilet; he said he was ok...always reminding him of the special surprise that awaits him!
I am happy to report that he was successful and there were lots of high-5's and kisses.

Isaac's special surprise was his first pair of safety scissors. He was practicing cutting paper (with his left hand...hmm) the rest of the evening in his underpants. It was a really fun evening to be his mom and to see him succeed and something he has been trying to get better at.

Juliet: 3 months old today

Well, we have a couple of headlines to herald the 3 month birthday of our youngest child: Juliet Talbot Long.

Today, it looks like teeth are sprouting AND she rolled over. Yes, that is my daughter rising to the occasion. I'm so proud!

a wednesday post

Here is a picture of Isaac in his training pants. He is starting to get the hang of them and getting them off before going to the potty seat. No accidents yet today!
Our kind neighbor gave us some new puzzles that Isaac is enjoying. Juliet likes to watch Isaac.