First Bike!

A couple weeks ago, I found a steal of a deal on a Radio Flyer tricycle on Zulily. It’s one of their classic, retro models, and so cute! It’s supposed to be for ages 2 1/2-5, so it’s still a little big for Rowan, but he likes to sit on it and be pushed by dada. Here are my two guys putting it together. Rowan was very excited and kept yelling “Ma Bi” (My bike). Russ was pretty patient with Rowan, while he attempted to “help” every step of the way. He loves to use tools but wants to be part of all the action, which can be kind of tricky to actually get something done!             

Breakfast Date!

This morning Rowan woke up at 3 freaking 30… ahhhhhh! Russ was such a saint, and finally just got up with him since he wouldn’t go back to sleep. Finally we got him back down around 6 for a couple more hours but we were both exhausted. This called for a special breakfast date. We headed over to the Sammamish Cafe, which we haven’t tried before. We usually feed Rowan off of our plate but decided to get him his own meal- most of which he ate on his own!! Strawberry pancakes with whipped cream, scrambled egg, and juice- which he never gets! The kid was in absolute heaven.

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

It’s June gloom around here. I’m such a Pacific Northwest girl and actually really love the rain… but some sunshine is nice around summer time. Especially when I have an antsy toddler to entertain!

Mother’s Day

Anyone who knows me, knows that I’ve wanted to be a mom since I was 5 years old. I always said I’d be a pediatrician when I grew up, because I wanted to work with little kids, and then when I actually DID grow up, I realized that’s a whole lot of school, and a whole lot of blood and needles. So.. I became a teacher, because again.. I love kids.

Of course, it isn’t always easy.. but I have to say, I find absolute JOY in being a mom. Everyday I look at Rowan, and seriously can’t even believe he’s mine. I really can’t. It is so much better than I could have ever imagined. And then I look down at my growing (can we say HUGE) belly, and am in awe of this little miracle and in anticipation of meeting our little girl in just 3 months.

Russ took this photo and I just love it.

My favorite little guy in the world! This year I had the privilege of hosting my own mom, and grandmother for lunch. It was a beautiful, and hot day, so I made a big BBQ chicken salad. For dessert, I made some delicious chocolate coconut pecan bars, and my mom made a homemade rhubarb pie. It was nice to visit and spend the day with these two very important ladies. Rowan loves them both so much. he’s a lucky little guy.I just had to include this photo because now that it’s actually warm enough to go barefoot, Rowan is fascinated by his. He’s always trying to pick something off of them and gets upset when he can’t get it. Guess it means I have to be even more diligent about vacuuming!     

Happy Mother’s Day (a bit late, I know… )

Such a Seattle Kid

Okay, I know I posted this picture on FB, but it seriously KILLS me! I just love it because it captures Rowan’s little personality, and this is how he says “cheese.”

I also love that Russ took is on his cell phone and texted me, while he let me SLEEP IN. I think it’s so sweet that they have these outings. Rowan loves drinking milk out of a Starbucks cup, and has even started sitting still for more than 3 minutes!

It’s amazing how much a toddler picks up on.. because now EVERY single time we pass a Starbucks, Rowan yells “COG COG!!!” (coffee) and then cries when I tell him, “ Not right now.” Uh- oh.. he’s already developed a taste for Starbucks.

Marmite

Marmite is a New Zealand thing. It’s a thick, dark, yeast spread that Russ can’t get enough of. You can find small jars of it at World Market, for a ridiculous price, but other than that, it’s no where to be found. So.. that means he always requests it if we have NZ visitors, or packages in the mail.

I have to admit… I REALLY don’t like it. I always pride myself in being such an adventurous eater. There’s seriously not much I don’t like, so I was excited to try it. I had some on toast, and literally had to spit it out! It’s just really strong, and salty, and ick…..

So, I thought FOR SURE Rowan wouldn’t like it! Boy was I wrong.. he LOVES it!! Guess it shows that he really is half “kiwi”

Coffee Talk with Grandma

At home we have a pub style tall dining table and chairs, so Rowan was in heaven getting to sit in the big chairs in PA. He loves his little mini mug, and pretends to drink “cog cog” (coffee) out of it all the time. Here he is drinking his morning cog cog with grandma and being quite the chatterbox!

I also took one of Rowan and Russ reading car magazines. Sure wish I knew what Rowan was saying. He’s so funny!