Toddler Sayings

I had to share some of the fun little phrases my wonderful toddlers have been sharing with us.  After learning to talk just over a year ago it seems their vocabulary and speech has sky rocketed!

Just the other day Avery was trying to do something on her own and started to have some trouble.  Wyatt jumped right in to help (and she actually let him help) and after completing the task said "Easy Peasy Avery" after which they both giggled and Avery repeated, "Easy Peasy!"

We potty trained Avery about a week ago.  Her excitement was at its peak on the day we started when she got to wear her "big girl" underwear.  We had talked up being a "big girl" all week, but after about an hour she had a mini meltdown and exclaimed in a loud, yet teary voice, "I want to be little! I want to be little!"  In truth I would love her to stay little, but their's just no turning back! 

We were sitting at the dinner table last week after our potty training boot camp.  Daddy sat down and exclaimed, "I'm pooped!"  Avery quickly turned to him with a concerned look and asked, "Daddy did you poop in your pants?" 

The kids and I were upstairs.  I was putting away their clothes and making beds while they were playing "shooter" (shooting guns and chasing each other).  Avery broke away from the fun to play with her baby doll while Wyatt still ran around shooting us and other items.  Avery ran after him yelling, "Shooter, look at my baby!" 

Last night we were driving home from a dinner outing with some friends.  Rowynn began to cry in the car and as they always do, the kids wanted to sing to her.  Usually they sing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star", but on this occasion Avery was looking for a different song.  She couldn't remember the words and had asked me to sing it, but I had no idea what song she was talking about.  I would name a song or sing the start and she would loudly exclaim, "NO!" after about 3 or 4 songs we heard Wyatt in a whisper say, "Guys....guys!  She did it by herself"  He was so observant of his little sister, Rowynn, and had noticed that she had already fallen asleep.  So sweet! 

Fall Photos

A week ago we were able to head outside and snap some photos of our recently expanded family.  I can't believe we are now a family of five!  I am loving it and couldn't have asked for a more perfect family!

First Fish

 

We happen to have a few small ponds behind our subdivision.  We have taken many walks around what the kids call "the goose pond" and have even watched daddy fish on a few occasions.  On this visit we took the kids to catch their first fish.  We met up with Uncle Curt, Aunt Shayla, and Dax to enjoy some beautiful fishing weather.  Wyatt was the first to snag a fish.  He and daddy were so excited as they reeled in their catch.  It was a small bluegill and, as you can see from the pictures, Wyatt was quite proud.  Funny thing was that as they were reeling the fish in the reel quit working.  As Wyatt was "reeling" in his fish, daddy was pulling the line to actually bring the fish in.  Shortly after the excitement of Wyatt's fish, mommy and Avery snagged her first catch.  The excitement was even more than Wyatt's as Avery jumped and squirmed as she reeled in her first big catch.  However, upon seeing the fish coming up out of the water onto the shore, she freaked.  Crying and holding ensued, but we did manage to snap a picture of Avery with her catch.  Heehee - sneaky mom and dad!  If you take a look at the final picture you can see that she soon got over her fear and was making faces at her fish!  Here's to many more summer days of slimy worms, scaly fish, and growing fishermen!

More Halloween Fun...

This year we decided to make Halloween cookies to share with friends and family.  The kids had a great time cutting out Halloween shapes like bats, ghosts, cats, and pumpkins.  We also decorated them with fun sprinkles and chocolate candies!  I can't wait until Christmas when we get to do it again - I'm not sure who had more fun....the kids or Mom and Dad. 

Arrrrgh Matey!

A pirate, a pirate princess, and  a parrot!  What a hearty crew.  We had a wonderful Halloween weekend that began with a trip to Avery and Wyatt's sitter, Mary.  They were invited back for the annual Halloween party, and they couldn't have been more excited.  Since they have been home with me this fall, they have really missed their buddies at Mary's house.  They decorated pumpkin cookies, paraded their costumes around, and got their picture taken in front of the infamous hay bales.   Saturday we took them to trick or treat in Illinois at Grandma and Papa K's, Great Grandma and Papa Chapman's, Great Aunt Bindy and Uncle Steve's, and Great Aunt Cindy's.  They had so much fun showing off their costumes and playing with Papa and Grandma K!  Monday night we were able to visit with Great Papa Asay.  He seemed overwhelmed at his grandkids.  I know he has to miss seeing them on a regular basis.  We ended our Halloween weekend with a trip to our church's trunk or treat activity.  The kids had a blast and can't wait until next year.  Wyatt has already informed me he wants to be a cowboy!  Not sure what Avery will be, but I'm sure it will be princessy!

Happy Halloween! 

One Month Old

Rowynn is now one month old.

After just one month we are all head over heels in love with her!  She is reciprocating with some huge smiles and loving coos and goos.  Her favorite time of day is in the afternoon after she eats.  She loves to have a peek around while propped on someone's shoulder.  Her least favorite time of day is right around dinner time.  She just wants to be held and gosh darn it if mom doesn't have to make dinner!  Somehow we make it work and most of the time everyone stays happy.  Here's to another wonderful month!

Lately

As a second time mom I am realizing how quickly my "little" ones grew up upon bringing home a newborn.  Their mannerisms, speech, and physical appearance just seem to be more grown up.  I can't believe my little boy.  Isn't he the most handsome little guy you have ever seen?

 And need I mention my little mommy.  She is having just a bit of a rough time transitioning to this new routine.  Avery defintiley does not like to work on anyone else's schedule or routine and does not enjoy sharing her mom with Rowynn.  Below is a proud moment for her.  She built the tallest tower she could (and worked at it for about an hour as it kept breaking).  Mommy really played it up to reinforce what a wonderful job she did at being patient and trying really hard.  She now has her little mantra when things are tough...."keep trying"!  It also helps mommy when she is having a difficult time with something and her mini mom reminds her to "keep trying mommy!"



Bonefied Siblings

While my mom was here helping our family adjust to life with our new cutie, she was able to snag some matching PJ's for the kids while out on a shopping trip.  Last year Wyatt had the infamous Halloween skeleton PJ's and wore them until the pants were capris.  This year, the whole clan is proving to be bonefied siblings as they sport this year's ultimate Halloween pj's! 

I am amazed at how quickly Avery and Wyatt have taken to their new little sis.  Wyatt was caught on numerous occasions giving her kisses and just smiling at Rowynn while posing for some snapshots. 

Wyatt sneaking some nuzzles on his lil sis



Proud big sister! 



Wyatt kept lovingly pushing Rowynn's head up when it would fall to the side. 

Proud Big Brother and Big Sister

Avery and Wyatt are such great brother and sister to sweet Baby Rowynn.  Each time she is awake they run to her side to kiss, hug, and talk to her.  They are infatuated with her and all her little movements and noises.  Wyatt is quite a sweety, giving her as many kisses as he can.  He is also quite taken with rubbing her head, which Avery calls "petting her".  One of their favorite things to do is have her hold their fingers.  I really hope this lasts because it is so cute!

Dark Haired Cutie

Rowynn Quinn entered the world on Saturday evening.  She weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz and measured 20 1/2 inches long.  She is such a cutie and we are so excited to have her with us!  It has been a whirlwind few days as she was admitted to the NICU with some breathing problems early Sunday morning.  We are hoping to head home today to start our life with little Rowynn and couldn't be happier to have her as an addition to our family. 

Bright eyed!

Content after a night feeding and a good snuggle from mom

A proud dad and his dark haired cutie

Cuddling with mom on her last day in the NICU

Welcome to the world Rowynn!  We can't wait for you to meet all of your family and friends!

Boiler Up!

On Friday our Wainwright family of kiddos met up to ride the BoilerXpress on Purdue's campus.  They run the train every couple of weeks for free from 12-4 pm so it's quite a race to get there after work before they stop running the shuttle.  My friends, Kit and Katherine, tried to get all the kids there a couple of weeks ago and just missed it.  This week we were successful, but it was by the hair of our chinny chin chins!!!  A church member was helping to run the shuttle and really worked it out so we could have a short ride before they left for the day. [Side note: you can't even tell that I am 9 months pregnant here, but at 11 pm on this very day my water broke and Rowynn decided to start her entry into the world.]

These are our best friends Rhett (and his mom Kit) Julia (and her mom Katherine).  After our train ride we headed to the Purdue fountains for more fun!  On the way we stopped by what we call the dinosaur leaves.