First week of the Quarter

Rain. Every day. I feel like we live in Washington already, or London. I have a weather app that shows the storms around the world. It's a sad hobby, but I always check the U.K. and it's raining every day. Anyway, this week has been so wet! It's hard to get out for walks when it's pouring, but it is transforming this place! It is so green and beautiful now! But now we really celebrate the sun when it comes!

Since we've moved into our new home, Brent and I have been dying to plant a garden. We have a small backyard that will be perfect for the three of us. Most seeds are recommended to start in January, so we planted yesterday!

We were in a dilemma about what to do with Isaac while we worked outside. He puts everything in his mouth right now! But finally I decided I can't be one of those moms that never lets her kids do anything over fear of what could happen. I've always wondered if I'd be too uptight and strict on my kids. I'm a huge worrier, and often I let my fear of what could happen rule my life. So we let him play on the ground with us. You know what? He did eat dirt. But he loved it, so it was worth it.

With much rain comes...much weeds. 

Pulling up some stones for more space

One big thing (for us) that happened this week is Isaac really cut up his finger. The kid went through three bandaids before it quit bleeding. I pulled the frantic card and tried to call my mom to ask if this much bleeding was normal or not. In true Isaac fashion, he wasn't fazed. 

Brent is so happy that Isaac is big enough to sit on his shoulders now. First, because Isaac is over 23 lbs now and is HEAVY to carry around, and second because it is so fun! Isaac loves to play with Brent's ears while we walk. 

"Really Mom? More pictures? Geez lady"

Bath time! Sometimes as a mom it's hard to be responsible for everything. I do every little thing for Isaac that sometimes it's nice to get a break. Luckily I have an awesome husband who has taken over bathtime every night before bed. I think it is very good for bonding time for them, and I get to be all lazy on the couch for 10 minutes and read!