We have continued with the rice cereal with Eli, and he seems to really like it. He will often lunge toward the spoon with his whole body and even try to grab the bowl. I have seen a very positive side effect of the introduction of the rice cereal: Eli has slept through the night for FIVE consecutive nights. I don't know if it is just a coincidence or if he is fuller during the day. Perhaps he is also growing out of the newborn stage of frequent feedings. Currently, Eli's and Emmy's bedtimes are around 8PM, and they are both sleeping until around 7AM. I am very happy for the longer stretches of sleep that I am getting!
Speaking of changes in the nightime routine, Emmy got an upgrade to her sleeping arrangements. We finally converted her crib to a toddler bed. We had put this task on our 2019 Summer To-Do List, but here we are, almost a full year later, finally checking it off! Since we were gifted a crib for Eli, we didn't have a pressing deadline for making this switch. As we make preparations for summer travels where she will be staying in a big bed, it finally seemed time. A big thanks to my Dad and Boomer for putting in the labor and for knocking out several other small projects at our house on Saturday. After surveying her new bed, Emmy quickly hopped inside!
Here are some other snapshots from our quarantine life. A couple Saturdays ago, we had a bonfire at the Houstons', complete with s'mores! Our whole family was gathered around the fire pit; the kids were having a blast running around the backyard; and the temperature was perfect. It was one of those moments that I wanted to freeze in time. The next day Emmy loved talking about the fire that Uncle Zack had built and how he played "Let it Go" through the speakers. After he previously called her "soft" at another Saturday gathering, I think they are starting to make progress in their uncle-niece relationship :)
One evening, just for a change in scenery, we picked up Cookout and ate in the back of our car. We called it an "adventure picnic." We had to eat pretty fast because Eli felt a little left out, being the only one still in his car seat.
We've been getting outside when we can. Megan came over one morning for our long weekly run. With careful planning around Zoom meetings, nursing schedules, and childcare, we managed to fit in 8 miles. Emmy accompanied us for the run, so we got an extra workout with each of us pushing her for 4 miles! Later that same day, we met up with the Williamses at Triad Park for some biking and playing. I'm starting to get a glimpse of summertime with Emmy and Eli, and I'm excited for those days!
Today we celebrated Mother's Day. Before watching the church service on TV, I snapped this photo enjoying my Sunday morning coffee and bagel with the kids playing in the background. Afterwards I was able to go for a run and take a nap - two of my favorite things! For dinner we went over to the Houstons' for lasagna and Oreo dessert. Grammy got her special photo with all of the grandkids, and there was even a surprise fire truck drive-by, thanks to Aunt Megan's connections. Boomer made the day extra special with a personalized book all about Emerson and Mommy. Since we don't often exchange gifts for holidays, he really surprised me! Before bed, Emmy and I snuggled in to read it together. I love these quiet moments at the end of the day. I feel so blessed to be a Mommy!
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