Deanna- the new woman in our lives

In Holland there is this great indoor playground aimed at kids 0-8 that is staffed/run by a local community agency. It's called Deanna's Playhouse and for 5 bucks per person (usually can get coupons or they only charge for the first adult) the kids can run, play, explore, etc. There are crafts, music, big ride on toys, a boat, a stage, dress up clothes, a road, bball hoops, a grocery store, bank and house, you name it, they have it. Totally kid and parent friendly. Changing tables in both bathrooms, low toilets for those that are trained, a 'cafe' for eating your snacks, just about everything you could need and you can view the whole place from just about any spot there.
We went today for some out of the house energy burning action and it made for a great day. We've been once with daddy on a Saturday and dubbed it the inside playground as opposed to the outside playground that we go to at the local elementary school. Under construction by the way, so we won't be able to go visit for a while. Both times we have been there have only been a few other families there so it is like having the place to your self. Deanna might be my favorite new friend this summer. What a find.

That's just my babies' daddy

For father's day we went to check out the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids. It was a relatively cheap event, the kids 2 and under are free so we just had to pay for the grown ups. We got there early enough to park right in the front lot by the park pond. While mommy got the new kick ass double stroller ready, little man and daddy went to check out the ducks and geese at the pond. Some one was nice enough to give them a handful of pretzels and they got to feed the ducks.
Little man is really into animals and knows lots of their names so it seemed like a great way to do something out and about with him that would be fun for daddy too. Storm Warrior slept the whole time except for waking up long enough for mom to give him a bottle. So far, no nursing in public, but we were prepared in the event that it seemed like a feasible option. Unfortunately, after a short catnap on the way home, little man did not take an afternoon nap- lay in his crib and talked for 45 minutes before mom finally relented and rescued him from his bed. We got to bed late too after multiple melt downs and clumsy boo-boos that never needed to happen.

Finally here...

I am officially a mom of 2 under 2, but only until Saturday when Little Man turns 2. We are working hard to get him geared up for his special birthday party this weekend. We keep talking about everyone who is coming, that we say thank you when someone gives you a present, and that he will be two.
6 days late Storm Warrior finally made his entrance into the world after one false start that involved a trip to the hospital only to be sent home. 24 hours later we were back. We did it totally natural, no medical intervention at all not even an IV. They did have to break my water but other than that it was just the 2 of us working it out. It was great. (Easy to say now that it is over) Luckily he is an awesome baby and is still spending a lot of time sleeping.