{Comparisons}

Today marks 31 weeks, only 9 weeks left. YaY!!!

I have said before that I have felt like the second pregnancy goes a lot slower than the first. Today I actually had my first “oh no, I’m having a baby” thought. There isn’t a whole lot to do with the 2nd boy in a row. I already have just about everything that I need, especially since they will be so close in age, I don’t have to replace very much. So for that reason I have been pretty relaxed the entire time, not feeling like I had anything to rush for. I am a total list person and today I pulled out my pen and paper to make sure I knew exactly what I needed to do and how much time I have left to do it all. I feel much better now!!

I thought it would be fun to scrap some comparison pages. The first two are pictures of my belly with Greyson, both in the exact same outfit, one at 19 weeks and the other at 31 weeks. The last one is comparing my belly at 31 weeks with Greyson and Bronson. It’s crazy how different each pregnancy can be…

Greyson 19 weeks {it’s funny to me that I actually thought I was big here}

Greyson 31 weeks {I definitely look more tired these days…}

My sister and I pregnant together… Bronson 31 weeks

my {baby} no more

I guess the fact that we no longer have a baby around here anymore is a good thing considering we have a new bundle arriving in about 12 weeks. I think this goes for most parents though, it’s sad to see all of the baby disappear out of your little person. We officially have a toddler in the house. Nick and I just sit back and watch Bronson be Bronson and are amazed that there isn’t a single bit of baby left in this little guy!! We love him more than anything and he is at such a fun age right now that we can’t get enough!

{Bye, Bye Daddy}

On some days Bronson will wake up before Nick leaves for work and is happy to walk him out the door and wish him well for the day. He gives him a kiss and waves saying “bye,bye daddy”. It is the cutest thing e.v.e.r! This particular morning he didn’t get to say bye but that didn’t stop him from finding daddy in the picture on his own and telling him bye,bye there!! Love him!!

{Mr. Independent}

We have officially graduated from the high chair to a booster seat. This little man is such a better eater and much more happy now that he gets to eat with the big people! The highchair in the background is now stored away for Greyson to use later! Yay for making room!!

{Boy meets Sand}

…or more like mud bath

Hilarious… this is Bronson laughing with a mouth full of sand because we are laughing at him. His laugh normally looks a lot cuter than this but I think the sand makes it a little scary!!

…and now coughing up all the sand he just swallowed!

This time thinking the sand doesn’t taste very good… boys!

I bought Bronson this adorable water and sand table to be able to entertain him out on the patio. Nick didn’t think it was a very good idea considering we don’t have much space on our patio and we are in an apartment so the clean up is a little bit more difficult. I may or may not partially agree but that doesn’t change the fact that this little boy loves playing in the sand and getting all dirty like a boy should!! I guess I will just have to deal with the mess until we have more space!!

{These Boots Were Made For Walkin’}

We couldn’t pass up a chance to take a picture of Bronson in Nick’s boots when we had the chance. It was a must share kind of picture!!

BTW, I know it must look like my child never gets dressed but I have to say that he DOES in fact get dressed everyday even if some of those days it is just in lounge clothes!!!

{He’s a Big Boy now}

Ok. You can’t judge the pictures. I wasn’t expecting to take Bronson to nursery until next week so I didn’t come prepared with my camera. We had to make due with Nick’s phone and this is most importantly for my documents and memory so they will have to do!!

I can’t believe that my little boy is old enough to be in nursery. I have been waiting for this day since he became really mobile and active. Basically from about 9 months on he wasn’t very good about sitting in our laps during class so we have been roaming the halls with him ever since. Now that the day is actually here I couldn’t quite handle it (blame it on pregnancy or just being a mom, I’m not sure). Nick told me in sacrament meeting that we were going to take him in today and I started to tear up. I held back though. I was out in the halls with Bronson just before the meeting was over and class was about to start when one of the sweet nursery leaders came up to me to invite us into nursery and introduce herself to Bronson and I. As we walked in the leaders were so sweet and friendly to Bronson, it made both of us feel comfortable. He lasted about 15 minutes. We dropped him off and ran to do a few quick things before I headed to Primary and Nick to class. As I pass back by the nursery room toward Primary I can hear my little guy crying. I stop to check on him and he wouldn’t let me leave. He stayed in class the whole time but Nick and I had to switch off through the next 2 hours to keep him calm. Overall I think he did really well, it will just take some time for him to get used to the kids and teachers that are in there.

**Minor issue to remember…. he escaped on his first day of nursery!! The door was open and he saw an out and took it!**

BTW, due to my lack of blogging there are several new post. Keep scrolling until you have seen them all!!

Easter 2011

{Easter Morning-The Basket}

Bronson wasn’t nearly as excited about his Easter basket as the Easter Bunny would have liked but that’s ok, maybe next year. He got books, candy and a new shirt! (Which he looks pretty handsome in!) Dad put him in his Easter basket last year too and let’s just say he liked it a whole lot more then, than he did now!

{Easter Afternoon- The Hunt}

We put together an Easter egg hunt for the boys and it went a lot better than expected. It literally took one time of showing them how to find the eggs and put them in the basket and it was a race from there! Then they were able to open their Easter presents from Nana and Papa!! They got a set of golf clubs, giant sand toys, bubbles and some candy! Thanks Nana & Papa!

{My Cousin and Me}

{his cheesy smile that melts my heart}

My awesome SIL Beth took these fantastic pictures of Bronson and his cousin Beck for Mother’s Day. I am so happy with the way they turned out and just love how much these 2 little guys love each other and love their Nana!

Bronson 17.5 months