Watching Bennett and Lachlan Grow

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Lachlan's First Haircut

Lachlan got his first haircut today. He's 16 months old, and he's probably needed it for a bit, but I think every mom just wants to keep the baby hair. Lachlan's hair wasn't even that long, but the back was getting pretty wild. He was a trooper. He sat watching TV the whole time and didn't cry once. Towards the end, he did make the sign for "all done" and started to try to get his legs out...we told the hairdresser that he was telling her he was done, so she better finish quick. When we got home, we let him have his lollipop. In comparison to Bennett's first haircut, Lachlan did WAY better. He's just a very chill child. Lachlan's hair is lighter than Bennett's and has a little wave to it.

Bennett's First Teeball Game

Bennett had a great first teeball game. Arty is coaching the team, and both of them have been having a blast at practice. The practices definitely helped because the kids actually seemed to understand (somewhat) what they were supposed to do. It's way more entertaining for spectators than soccer was, for sure!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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!

Sunday, February 12, 2012

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...