A little bit of this, a little bit of that

I had a day off from work this past week, and it finally gave me time to do a few house projects I've been meaning to get to. Of course, this all happened after doing several loads of laundry, preparing and freezing our week's worth of slow cooker meals (I've just started doing this, we'll see how it goes!), and cleaning the house.

I love browsing Pinterest and a lot of the ideas I find there are really so cute! I got some Ikea Ribba picture ledges and placed it behind the door for a little reading nook. Still have 2 shelves to put up, but Eidan is already going crazy about his new "library"!

I also finally framed the "1st Year milestones" I made for his birthday last November. I used a frame that I had lying around (also from Ikea). I cannot believe just a few short months ago, my little one had just turned one (read about it here)



 And speaking of growing up, he just keeps climbing on everything!!

 

And at the park this weekend, he showed me that he is a big boy and he can go down the slide ALL BY HIMSELF (cue sniffling sound from Mom as I realize how independent he really is getting). I managed to get a quick Video because his cousin was able to keep an eye on him.

 

 

My little man will be 18 months this May. Time is flying by so fast, sometimes I still can't believe how much things change from day to day. Sometimes I feel so guilty that I miss so many of his moments because I am at work, but I know this is all worth it. He is growing up beautifully, healthy, happy, and very curious about the world around him. And at the end of the day, no matter how tired I am from work, or how cranky I may be from lack of rest and sleep, his smile makes everything better!

 

 

 

Fun in the Sun

 

 

It's starting to get warmer in San Antonio and I finally caved in and bought a water play table (Little Tikes Endless Adventures Spiralin' Seas) for Eidan. This kid LOVES the water! Since its not hot enough yet to head to the beach or hit the pool at grandma's , we just set it up in the backyard. He had a blast this past weekend with his cousins and splashing away, getting everyone wet.

I'm excited for this summer. Last year, Eidan was a wee little baby but this time he's old and big enough to stand in the wading pool. And I'll be more comfy taking him with me in the big pool.

 

 

"Hurry up putting this together, Dad!"

  

With cousin, Sami

 

Cousin Adrianna and friend

 

He went crazy over this car at Toys 'R Us

Swapping with Friends

This weekend, my friend hosted her 5th Swap Party. A few weeks before the event, she sends out the invitations and we clean out our closets, jewelry boxes, shoe racks, etc, etc. It's a fun day for girlfriends to hang out, sip some drinks and eat, chit chat, and "shop"!

The great thing about the Swap though, is that we donate everything else to the San Antonio Battered Womens' Shelter. It's a little way to help, but every little bit counts!

This year, I didn't think I would really get a lot from the swap because of my ever growing belly and swollen feet, but I did come home with a few goodies (to be showcased in future MLD postings!).

 

There was a lot of food, but my fave were the Chocolate
and Tres Leches cupcakes!