Sister-In-Laws

So both of my sister-in-laws are pregnant! What an exciting time for my family!!! I am really excited that there will be 2 new babies here! Mason will have 2 cousins around his age that live near him - how fun will that be for them growing up! I am very close to my cousins - and have many fond memories of growing up and even now. My husbands sister - Stephanie - is about 2 months prego and my brothers wife - Amy - is now 5 months prego! I can't wait to see a newborn baby again - it seems like forever ago that Mason was that way - and it's hard to imagine him that small again. They grow up so fast - and just what a miracle they really are. I still get emotional at times when I look at Mason - and think about what a gift he is to me!

Tiny Tots

Today at swimming lessons Mason received his first ribbon! He has graduated from tiny tots and can now move into the intermediate tiny tot level! He can now go under water for 3 seconds, grab the wall and hang on, float with help, and kick his legs while floating. I never imagined that Mason would love being in the water this much - he is never scared. Its fun to watch - and Steve is really enjoying taking him to these lessons. I've been in the water once with Mason and now pretty much its just a guy thing! I really liked being with Mason in the water - but Steve REALLY enjoys it, so I'm ok watching the two of them from the bleachers. 

Wish List

Things for my birthday...

Pedicure gift card

Threads gift card (threading/facial/massage)

Clothes (tops/capris/shoes)

Parents magazine subscription

flip flops

good smelling candles - in glass jar (I know weirdo)

Ipod speakers

GPS

I don't know - just a day  hanging out with people I care about - a relaxing day with no work. This will be my first weekend day off since going back to work in January. Im really looking forward to it! A day with Steve and Mason - YEA!!! I did need a camping chair - but too slow I just picked one up at target for $10 - couldn't pass that one up!

Having 2 kids?

Last week I watched my cousin Celeste for a few hours - while Jennifer went to a luncheon. The three of us (Mason, Celeste, and I) had such a great time! We watched a movie, had lunch, played with toys, read books, and did some puzzles. The two of them were great together - and I got a little taste of what it would be like with 2 kids... Celeste your welcome to come over anytime and hang out with us!

Mason and Zoe

Here is Mason and Zoe... He absolutely loves his dogs - every time he see's them he starts smiling and giggling. They love Mason too - 

This is what I do now to entertain Mason. I place this basket filled with toys in front of him and watch him unload it. He pulls each toy out, one by one, playing with each one before moving onto the next one in the basket. He's done and board with it when he has taken each toy out of the basket, played with it, and then placed it on the floor beside him. What a smart boy!

Cheerios!

Today Mason and I went on our walk with the moms group - but nobody showed so we went it alone. We also experienced cheerios for the first time today - he thought they were pretty fun to play with and eat. They kept sticking to his fingers - 

I set up a swimming pool in our back yard the other day - isan't it so cute... Mason had such a great time. He had a little bit of a diaper rash so I decided to let him bare all while swimming and playing. We are really looking forward to the summer time weather. 

My dad came to visit us last week. He had a meeting in Petaluma - and couldn't resist driving the whole way to see us. Here is Mason and Grandpa reading the book "the three little wolves and the big bad pig"... of course Grandpa got this book for Mason. Both of my parents are coming here in a week - and we are defiently counting down the days... I really wish we lived closer to my parents - its hard being so far away from them!

Livermore Moms Walking Group

Today we met for another walking group. We are now meeting every tuesday, wednesday, and friday. Mason and I had so much fun - there were 8 of us today - all with our strollers parading along the neighborhoods here in town. We walked for an hour - then did some exercises like push ups and sit ups - then sat around and visited while the older kids played at the play ground. Im really enjoying this group - and were planning a walking day at the zoo and a moms night out too. My dad is coming in town tonight to visit with Mason - and then he has a meeting in Petaluma tomorrow - can't wait to see him...