Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Week kicked the Wheaton-Rodriguez family's ass. In the Valentine's pic, both boys have the flu, and Bennett had strep on top of that. We spent the whole week at home with the boys, but we were rewarded with a healthy weekend.

I just took this picture of Lachlan in the bath this evening. He was cracking himself up, pretending like his bath toy was a water fountain. I'm just hoping he wore himself out in the bath and sleeps tonight. We're all exhausted. Ever since he had the flu, his sleep is all off and the whole family is suffering (poor Bennett keeps asking his teacher when nap time is).

We need our sleep because we've got a very busy March coming up. T-ball is starting for Bennett, and Arty is coaching/managing the team. Plus, Mommy is taking off for South Carolina for training for a week. And those two are just the tip of the iceberg...so if you don't hear from me until April, you will know why!

Where did January go?

We had a very reflective and family-filled January. The new year brought some major plumbing issues to our house, so now the boys have been auctioned off to pay for the plumbers. Kidding, of course, but it was an unexpected financial hit. But then life gives you perspective. We lost a very close family friend at the very same time, and it made us realize how lucky we truly are to have our healthy family intact.

January, while it brought us grief, also brought some beautiful weather. The boys have been riding their "bikes" in the backyard (Lachlan's giant scrape on his nose is from a playground accident...apparently rubber turf is not supposed to protect against rubbing your entire face along it during a fall--who knew?!). We went to the zoo, and I added a picture of Lachlan doing what he does best--mischief! I think I've said it before, but I'll say it again--that boy is our little mess. You can see him, as I found him, taking apart my wallet. I was wondering why he was so quiet...

Matching...

Yes, I make my kids wear matching clothes from time to time. Probably more than most moms of boys, but its my way of compensating for the lack of cute boy clothes out there in the world.

More November and December 2011

December 2011

Wow. Where did December go? I'm not sure, but here are the pics to prove that we survived it!

Peeking Behind Doors

Here is Lachlan at 12 mos, playing peek-a-boo behind the door. I added some of Bennett doing the same thing at 11 mos. No lost fingers yet!

Halloween and Lachlan's 1st Birthday

We're having a party for Lachlan in Houston Thanksgiving weekend when we can be surrounded by all his family, but we had a small celebration on the special day. We had cupcakes (I wish I could say it was his first, but Lachlan has been allowed to eat sweets WAY earlier than Bennett) and sang Happy Birthday. Lachlan loved being the center of attention and clapped along with the song. A few days before Lachlan's birthday was this other little event called Halloween, Lachlan's first Halloween. Lachlan was Yoda and Bennett picked out his Optimus Prime costume, though he hasn't seen the Transformers yet. Even cuter is that Bennett can't quite pronouce Optimus, so he dressed as Octopus Prime. Whatever. Lachlan was in bed by the time the first trick-or-treaters arrived at our house. Arty took Bennett trick-or-treating and he had a great time. We're still eating candy around here!