The Big Dig

As I mentioned in my previous post, we had the gas company out to replace our gas lines.  They contacted us...so we scheduled a day for them to come out expecting something simple.  They worked in the yard...with this HUGE digger...until 4AM.  Two separate crews came and went.  It was insane.  

The guys were SO nice though and really were great with the kids.  At one point they shut down the excavator so the boys could come out and climb on it.  They were in heaven!!

Night two -- success!

So night two was MUCH better.  Which was surprising since the gas company was here and we had huge diggers in our front yard until 4am.  We had to have our gas service replaced and the job...which was supposed to be small...ended up being a big pain.  Now our front lawn is dug up...our water line was hit by the digger and our landscaping (just paid the bill) is ruined.  But...the boys didn't wake up.  So good news!!  Day two binkie free...going on day three.  

I'll post pictures of the boys with the digger shortly.  They were in heaven!

Bye, bye, binkie...

Today was the big day...binkies are making a silent exit from our lives. (We hope!) The boys are not super attached, but always liked their binkies at night when they slept. Lately they were requesting them more often...so it felt like the right time to pack them up. We just had our first nap with out them...just a little crying when I put them down. Hopefully, tonight will be issue free.

Honestly, I think it will be harder on us! Binkies were so great for calming the boys... They loved them on flights and helped with their ears. I will miss them for sure...my babies are growing up.

UPDATE:  Last night was brutal!!  The boys woke up and wanted them...and just cried and cried.  I had to sleep in the rocking chair in their room and just keep soothing them back to sleep.  A few times I actually thought..."is this really worth it?"  Anyway, holding strong.  Moving on to day two.  Feels like an intervention.

"The Escape from Kitchen-traz!"

Starring Cole Riordan as the Escapee

I thought I was losing my mind.  How on earth is Cole in the dining room AGAIN?  Did I forget to close a baby gate?  After numerous repeat performances, we finally learned his secret...  

Baby gates?  We LAUGH at baby gates!!!   

"CAR!!  WOAH!!  WOW!!  CAR!!"

Happy Birthday Uncle Joey!!  We love you!!

In honor of your birthday, we decided to "TP" mommy's kitchen and bathroom.  It looked great!  Just like streamers!!