Ellie doing my hair

Ellie loves to do my hair.  This is fine with me because I don't do much to it.  I mean, I wash it and brush but that's about it.  So Ellie likes to try and do my hair like we do her hair.  She pulls on it real tight like we do to her but she just can't seem to get it in the pony because her hands are still too small for that type of coordination.  At the moment when I took this video, I was hanging out with all three kids by myself.  I just remember feeling kinda overwhelmed because all three of them needed my attention.  Overwhelmed in a good way though.  I love these three kids and I can't wait for Heidi to have another little girl so she can do my hair too!

Moments

This morning a co-worker said "These are the best days of our lives".....WHAT?!  I won't accept that.  I don't want to look back on this time and think that it was the best days.  I want to always have the best days be ahead of me.  I want to look back on this time and think that I really remember each moment.  Since Silas was born, the moments are so much more precious and I really try to enjoy each moment.  Nick and I are so lucky for Silas, our family, friends, and to have each other.  Here are a few moments from the past few weeks:

He loves playing peak-a-boo!

Nick's first father's day!  

Trying to get away!

Father's day at Nick's Grandpa's.  He calls Silas #7 because he's the 7th great grandchild.

Friday fish-fry's

Up-north at the cabin.  Silas loved being outside!

We got some new plants for the patio.  I was excited that they were blooming.  Silas didn't care so much :)

We got a mini pool which Silas loves but not as much as he loves eating grass.

So we moved the pool party inside!

Shopping with Ba-ba

Let me out Daddy!

Passed out!

Sneaky Silas

My eye Dr. was telling me yesterday to enjoy the moments because they go by so fast.  He also told me that Mom's are the best.  Better than Dad.  Maybe in general this might be true but obviously Dad's are good too.  He told me how his wife thought their kid was getting sick and then 2 days later he was.  Silas the other week seemed sick so Nick took him in.  Well 3 days later I took him in and he had an ear infection.  I do think Mom's sometimes know more.  I mean, the baby was connected to us - physically.  Everything I drank, ate, and breathed, so did Silas.  There's a bond there.  And Mom's are supposed to worry, be dramatic, and follow their intuition.  The other week Silas began standing and now pulling himself up.  I suggested to Nick we put the mattress down more.  So we waited a few days and one day we watched Silas on the monitor, pull himself up.  After that Nick dropped it and now I don't worry.  But as one worry goes away another one occurs.  I get a little anxiety when I have to get him in and out of his crib.  I know it sounds ridiculous but it's how I feel.  The out is not so bad but putting him down while trying not to wake him is impossible for me to do.  So I put a stool in his room for me!  Nick took the picture below this morning.  It's a little dark but you can see Silas standing and my stool on the floor.  How do other short people do this? 

Golf weather

This week is definitely golf weather.  It's not even supposed to be in the 70's which is kinda weird since we're into June already.  Summer should be here.  I should be getting my little Silas ready to go swimming for the first time not trying to figure out if I need to wear a jacket.  Honestly, I like this weather unless we're trying to do water sports.  Otherwise I'm completely ok not putting on shorts or tank tops, at least until next year.  I'm finally at the point where I would like to loose some of this baby weight.  Or all of it and plus some.  I'm working out again at work which is nice.  It makes my day go faster, I spend less money on food, but I do miss my sister.  I miss working out with her.  Going to lunch with her.  Going on breaks.  Meeting downstairs for water or on 7 to exchange some gossip.  I hope I can work with her again. So beyond working out at work, after work, Nick and I have been going for walks and hikes.  Plus there's Silas who we're always chasing around.  Just getting him in and out of the bathtub is a workout.  He is beginning to really get around now.  He is a super crawler and can walk around holding furniture or our hands.  It's been really cool seeing him transition and grow.  This past weekend we went to a birthday party for our friend's 3 year old.  It's nice to have friends that have kids.  So when Silas eats grass and pukes it's not a big deal.  Nobody stares or judges.  Or like when I forget to pack a nipple for his bottle.  The other weekend I couldn't believe I forgot the most important thing.  Luckily my friend had an extra bottle!  Now that Silas is starting to resemble a small human being, I'm starting to also feel like a human being again.  Even though I might have drool on my shirt or boogers smeared on my pants, I can still golf!  Nick and I were able to get out on Sunday and it was awesome.  It was a little chilly but again, I'm ok with that.  This weekend we're planning on going up north.  I'm pretty pumped to go up there.  I'm excited to take Silas on the boat.  I'm also hoping that his grandparent's can watch him while Nick and I sneak off to the casino!