Two Weeks Already?

It's incredible that we have been at the new house almost 2 weeks!  And even more surprising is that the house is actually taking shape.  It took us at least a year (if not more) at PiCasita to get to this point.  Most things are still not in their final place, but at least they are in a place.

 Bubeaner and Dad playing in the pool

Working on floating on his back... some days it worked...

some days, not so much

Our life is still in complete chaos.  We spend most days running around to and from our old stomping grounds to our current area.  We have been going by to pick up items we had left there, do some touch ups, water the trees, along with our normal weekly activities such as church, physical therapy, and gym class.

Bubeaner shares a trait with his aunt Lari; he's insta-tan. 

The boy tans...fast, regardless of how much and how often we apply sunblock.

Trying out his new life jacket... did not work out too well

It has just meant we have been running around like crazy while still maintaining some semblance of a routine for Bubeaner.  However, it's not the same thing.  As a result, Bubeaner has had a few more incidents (tantrums) as of late.  They are understandable considering we have also felt like throwing a few tantrums ourselves.  Moving is stressful after all even with all the wonderful family and friends helping out.

Running around the splash park on his own

Thankfully, we have settled onto a wonderful and relaxing evening routine.  Dad leaves work at the same time but is now home in 15 minutes.  It did not take Bubeaner long to get used to seeing Dad every evening again.  As soon as he hears the door (alarm) chime, he runs to the mudroom waiting for Dad.  And as a bonus we have plenty of time to go to the splash park and pool every night.  Then it's back home for dinner and bedtime for an exhausted Bubeaner.  It's wonderful to have this extra family time to spend together.  This alone makes all the stress worth it.

Bubeaner's daily reaction to leaving the pool area.

Our normally cautious Bubeaner has surprised us at the pool.  He is fearless.  Seriously (and scarily), he is totally fearless of the pool.  We had scrapped the plans swimming classes for Bubeaner.  We were trying not to add anything more until we settled in at the new place.  We are reconsidering that now that we see Bubeaner's reaction to the water.

Chillin' in his shades before going for a walk with Meme'Licia

Bubeaner also demonstrated his observation skills.  For a week, we have been trying to figure out how to turn on some of the different "fountains" in the splash area to no avail.  Well, Bubeaner figured it out today.  There are two posts at the entrances.  They look like part of the design, but if the top is rubbed (must be rubbed) with the palm of the hand they control certain areas of the splash park.  When his favorite area shut down, Bubeaner just ran over to the post and started rubbing the top.  Sure made us feel silly for not figuring it out... and so proud that Bubeaner got it on his own.  Smart kid!

Latest Belly Picture

(Not getting a lot of sleep as of late, so a little tired looking)

 

Bubita continues to grow.  She's still pretty active.  Momma is convinced she has a few internal bruises from all of Bubita's kicks and punches.  Bubita does not appear to realize she's not supposed to have enough room for all that movement.  And, on an interesting note, now that we are closer to her due date we have ABSOLUTELY no contractions, Braxton Hicks, pain, etc.  Go figure!