Rolly polly bugs

I know it's odd for me to write on my blog at all let alone twice in one day. I have to pose the question...are rolly polly bugs really that tasty?? My one year old LOVES to eat them. Seriously. Are they that yummy?

So we have this nice back yard to let our kids run around in. (Ok, it's not that great. It has crappy grass but it is fenced in and they love it out there.) I love to let them go out to enjoy the weather and the freedom to explore. Well lately when Ty goes out he eats rocks and bugs. YUCK! With the rocks I just take them out and tell him again not to eat rocks. "That's yucky and not safe." Yet he continues to do it. But the bugs. That's just gross.

I thought for a minute I should take a picture of the chewed up bug on his tongue to post with this entry then I thought better of it. Just get that yucky bug out of his mouth. I wonder how long this phase is going to last.

We did it!

I officially weened Ty from nursing. I have tried in the past and it was awful but this time it was a success!! It's about time because he is 14 months old today. He has been weened from daytime feedings for 3 or 4 months now but he continued to nurse during the night. It sucked...every 3 hours we would wake up to feed him. I was only awake for 10 to 15 minutes but after a year it wears on you. I have been so tired.

His last day was 5 days ago so we are officially done. I have been in pain but I think I'm over the worst part now and I'm starting to feel better. He is still waking up in the night but only once or twice. We will start working on sleeping through the night and hopefully getting him to sleep in his crib. Yes he still sleeps in a play pen in my bedroom. I know, I know. I have spoiled him rotten. Hopefully the transition to his crib will go smoothly. I am ready for my own space back.

Our Day

So I'm sitting here killing time while my little kids are sleeping and Trav is doing homework. Oh the silence! What a joyous sound. Doesn't happen too ofter around here. Kinley and Ty are both wore out today. We went to story time at the library. It is getting so fun because Kinley is finally getting involved and she really enjoys it. I love to watch her learn and grow. Even my little Ty-Ty thinks he is big and joins the fun. He sits on the story steps and listens intently! What a sweet boy.

After the library we headed over to a small play date with some friends. The kids ran and ran. They had so much fun! Play dates are always fun for the Mommies too! We appreciate the adult conversation even if it's all about our kids.

Truthfully we are blessed to have our children. They bring extreme joy to my life and I love them dearly.