Britt James- 16 weeks old

Today was my first day back at work and Britt's first day at Calvary.  I have been emotional all week and almost broke down in tears at the zoo on Tuesday.   The zoo keeper explained how a kangaroo gave birth the week before and they will take the baby out of her pouch and will hand rear the joey so the mother does not become attached.  Then today I cried most of the morning and left Calvary boohooing as I drove to work.   I felt very strange being at work today as if I did not belong there and I could not get home soon enough to love on both of my babies.  I walked into the school and recognized Britt's cry and walked into the room to his see face covered in tears.  They said he had a good day but after looking at his sheet he only slept 50 minutes instead of the 2.5 hour nap he normally has.  Poor baby boy was exhausted and feel asleep as soon as  I picked him up.  I understand that it will take some adjusting to the new environment and people and that he will grow to love playing with the friends  in school like Ava does.  

I really enjoyed my time home with Britt and  the fact that I got so much one and one time loving on him.  What a great 16 weeks we have had at home together!

End of School Picnic

Ava's last day of school was Friday and we attended the end of year picnic on Thursday to celebrate.  The school year flew by so fast and I continue to be thankful for having Ava attend such a great school.  She has learned countless new songs this year, can count to 13, knows her ABC's, is learning the days of the week and months, knows her colors, is almost potty trained, and has become a little leader in her classroom. I am so proud of our little girl!

August 2013- First day starting in the Penguin Class

 May 2014- Last day in the Penguin Class. 

One of Ava's good friends is Vivien and they had a great time together at the end of year picnic.

Some pictures of last years picnic, it is sad how fast she is growing up.

Memorial Day Weekend

As this was the last weekend before I start back to work, we took advantage of the long weekend and drove to Little Rock to spend time with our family.  This may be our last trip to Arkansas as the Little Rock Swearingens are moving to San Diego in July.  While the drive with three adults, two children, and two dogs is not the most fun, we had a great weekend visiting, playing, and eating lots of yummy food.  

Ava had a blast playing with her cousins and I love watching them interact and getting along so well. 

Denbigh is turning 1 in July and she is such a sweet little girl.  She loves the camera and does a great job posing for it.

We went to The Arkansas Travelers baseball game Sunday night where we were treated to suite tickets.  After the game, all of the kids got to run the bases which was a great end to a fun weekend!

Britt James- 15 weeks old

This has been a big week of first for us!  First off Britt was moved into his own room this week and last night he successful slept from 8pm to 7:30am!  I did wake him up at 11:15 for a late night feeding and then he started fussing around 4:30 but I gave him his pacifier and he went right back to sleep! This is such a relief that he is sleeping through the night and will make going back to work much easier on me that I am getting a good night of sleep!

On Monday during tummy time, Britt had his first roll over from his tummy to his back.  Once rolled over he laid there for a couple of minutes so proud of himself and then he tried rolling from his back to his tummy.  I thought that he almost had it and was so excited for a double roll but he soon lost interest.  

After the almost double roll, I got his first giggle caught on video.  I love his sweet little giggle!

 

Lastly he found his foot and worked for a while to try and get his sock off.  Finally Ava helped him to take it off, she is a great big sister!

Now that Ava is sleeping in her big girl bed, we have lots of cuddle time as a family in her new bed. 

 

This week has been so beautiful outside that I find myself spending most of my day out on the back porch rocking Britt.  I am trying to get as much cuddle time in with this cutie before I am back at work next week.

 As for an Ava update tomorrow is her last day of school before the summer session starts next week.  Today was super hero day at school and while she does not have a super hero outfit, she does have a Princess Elsa dress and since Elsa can freeze things I thought that this was a super power and counted.  Ava was so excited to wear her Elsa dress and spent this morning singing "Do you want to build a snowman" and icing everything with her powers.