A look into our world

Sullivan had some fun playing with the music table in his crib yesterday while I put away his clean laundry. Still working on sitting by himself, but he's getting there, bit by bit. He can catch himself going forward, it's just that rough going backwards stuff - just not there yet! So sitting in a corner like this is perfect. And he liked the music table a lot!Workin' it :)Daddy and Oliver put the fridge magnets all over the trash can, and here Oliver is saying "ta-da!"

Well, 7 1/2 months later, Sullivan's room is finally complete!! We finally assembled the bookshelf yesterday (after finding a great one at Target, beginning assembly only to realize one of the parts had a large crack in it, contacting the bookshelf company, and receiving another part in the mail) and got it up in his room. It looks great! It's so nice to finally have the room complete. It feels nice when I walk in :) The part they had to re-send us was wrapped in a huge piece of bubble wrap, so after completing the assembly of the bookshelf, we showed Oliver what bubble wrap is all about!

Here are some updated pics of our bruises. Oliver hasn't mentioned his ear at all, and anytime I have asked if it is sore, he replies with a "no." So glad he wasn't really hurt! I had quick visions of a bloody mess as his head was slamming into his step stool. So glad it didn't come to be.

So, this morning we had a little mishap. Unusually, Oliver was having a little trouble with his "aim" while going to the bathroom. I was holding Sullivan with one arm while watching Oliver, and when I saw that he was having trouble, I quickly went over to help. After he was finished, I reached down to help pull up his pants (still holding Sullivan). I guess I pulled too hard, because before I knew it, his legs were swept out from underneath him, and his head went crashing towards his wooden step stool. Since I was holding Sullivan, I couldn't grab him with my other arm to prevent the fall. And boy, he hit pretty hard. So I quickly move into action and think "I need to get Sullivan out of my arms"... so I attempt to get out into the hallway to lay Sullivan down on the carpet... I guess the mixture of adrenaline along with the fact that I was wearing my glasses and can't see in my peripheral caused me to misjudge the doorway, and I bashed half of my forehead into the door frame on my way out. Yeah, it hurt. I was just glad Sullivan didn't get hit! I was still filled with adrenaline and laid Sullivan down, scooped Oliver up and went to snuggle him on his bed and make sure he was okay. And yes, he was just fine. Cried for a few minutes, was sad for a few more minutes, and then was back to playing and being happy. He got a big ol' goose egg behind his ear (sorry, the pictures are not that great), but that seems to be the only spot that hit.

Yesterday I was sitting on the couch and just watched the following playing occur between my sons:

First I just had to share these first pics of Sullivan - I originally laid him diagonally on the white blanket with his head on the green blanket on his back. A few seconds later, this is where he ended up! Rolled to his tummy, back over to his back, and back over again to his tummy!

About a week ago, Oliver got to go up to a cabin with his Papa and M'laine for a few days - just the three of them! He of course had a great time and made special memories. He got to ride a horse named Festus, see some huge fish at Bass Pro Shops, play and shop at a big outdoor mall with fountains (that's the best part, you know), and M'laine and Papa even got him a Lightning McQueen sleeping bag/pillow/night-light! It came in it's own special rolling bag, and he's been rolling it all over the place :) Thank you, Papa and M'laine, for loving this boy and for taking him and making such special memories. The boys are so blessed to have you!!

Here's a picture Oliver took today of his train! He loves taking pictures with the camera - knows exactly how to turn it on and do everything himself. He's getting kinda good, actually :)