Day in Pismo

We, meaning my Mom and I, finally braved going out to Pismo with all 3 kids. We went to Dinosaur Caves, Splash Cafe, my favorite restaurant for clam chowder bowls, and then walked the pier. Timothy was perfect and even Violet was well behaved. It was a fun day! Too bad Timothy was in the Baby Bjorn! I didn't get any pictures of his 1st time to Pismo!

Violet loved chasing the birds around

Ashton peeks through the telescope

Dinosaur Caves

Now on the killer whale

Nana and the kids play in the sand

Nana and Violet on the pier

Nana and kids walking the pier

Sleep smiles

How did I forget to mention sleep smiles in my "things to remember about newborns." I love little baby sleep smiles. I actually grabbed the camera because Ashton sleeps the same way, with his arms tucked up behind his head. I wonder if Matt sleeps like this! I don't remember that he did but we'll soon see!

Watch Timothy Grow

I can't believe a whole month has passed by since Timothy was born. The big kids have adjusted well. Ashton continues to be a good big brother and Violet is learning how to be "soft" and "nice" with him which means she pats his head and says "soft" and leans her head on him like she is hugging him while saying "nice".

Things to remember about this 1st month:
The sweet smell of a newborn baby
His super soft skin
He is awake most nights from 12-3am -- fun!
His eyes are more blue than Ashton's or Violet's were -- hopefully they'll be a light brown!
How sweet it is when Ashton wraps the boppy pillow around him and says he wants to hold his baby brother
He nurses all the time!
My favorite -- the baby stretch! I love how his little arms stretch up that barely reach above his head while curling his legs up below his bottom like a little froggy

All Three

62 shots = 5 semi-focused = 1 good shot

1st picture with all three kids

Well, it was a good try! Daddy will be able to join us soon for true family picture!

The big kids!

It's hard for me to clump Violet into the "big kid" category since she is so small and still so young but here she is... one of the big kids. She has grown so much in the last few months. Not only is she getting bigger but she really is growing up. She has graduated to a booster seat at the big table to eat with everyone, she learns more words by the day, and has dropped to only one nap a day. More for Mommy than for Violet to keep her and Ashton napping at the same time. Thankfully that one nap is 3-4 hours!

Violet plays with Ashton's bike helmet

She loves to play in her old carseat!

As for Ashton, he is a proud big brother and is all of 3 years old. After almost being completely potty trained, he has regressed a little. I have trusted him to tell me when he has to go which has led to many accidents. And after months of no #2 accidents, he has had at least a handful. Ugh! Everyone prepared me for this! He continues with his swimming lessons and is progressing. He loves all things boys including all trucks -- especially garbage trucks, cranes, and power shovels. He has requested many garbage and recycling trucks for his birthday already. I can't believe he is almost 3 years old!

Ashton with his newest garbage truck

Ashton holds Timothy

Timothy was caught smiling while Ashton holds him!

Ashton is so proud to be a big brother! He loves to hold him!