16 weeks was a BIG week for us!

Sick toddlers are the saddest thing ever

A few weekends ago Owen came down with a nasty cold. He had snot running EVERYWHERE, eyes watering and hacking up a lung. Within a day he had pink-eye in both eyes and was waking up every half hour at night screaming for me. The doctor said it was most likely viral, but he gave us drops for the pink eye to prevent spreading it to Jeremy and I.  Our poor little guy was so miserable. It was a beautiful weekend so we took him out for a hike in the pack carrier. He was happy to be outside, but quickly fell asleep in the carrier. This picture breaks my heart, poor little guy! :(

Anytime he awoke from sleeping his entire face was crusted shut. Snot everywhere and his eyes were a mess. It took me 15 minutes of holding hot compresses on his face each time, with him mostly screaming through it. I'm not sure if it is because I'm pregnant, exhausted or just grossed out by mucus but I was on the verge of gagging. I've been barfed on more times than I'd like to count (my kid is a puker) but this was by far the worst for me. It's all part of being a Mama, but it killed me that I was so totally grossed out by it all.

For over a week I was getting up with him, hot compressing his face, washing his towels, washcloths, sheets, blankets, EVERYTHING. I basically scrubbed my own hands raw trying to avoid it. We thought he was in the clear this past weekend, but then today both Owen and I woke up with pink eye. I also have a stuffy nose and killer sore throat (which explains some of his screaming at night,it hurts!) So needless to say, we're a little yuck over here.

I have my 16 week OB visit tomorrow so I'll post about my cervical measurements and our plan for this pregnancy soon.

2 Year Doctor Visit

1 month

1 Year

( a little frightened of the scale)

Owen had his 2-Year visit at the pediatrician and everything looks perfect.

He is 23.5 lbs (10%) and 35" (50%) 

She says our boy is destined to be long and lean!

Owen demonstrated his running and jumping(ish) skills for her and lots of talking (his specialty)

her first comments as she walked in the room,

"I can see that Owen is still leading with his verbal skills!"

She commented that some of the thoughts Owen is putting together are at a 3 or 4 year old level, which made my Mama heart proud and put me at ease that he lags behind a little with gross motor.

Overall we have a happy, healthy 2-year old!

(pinch me please, because I STILL can't believe he's TWO)

The Happy Dinosaur Boy and his proud parents

"Hot Wheels"

For his 2nd birthday Jeremy and I surprised Owen a tricycle. Papa coined it "Hot Wheels" and although O isn't quite big enough to reach the pedals yet, he loves to be pushed around our little apartment on his "Hot Wheels"

Oh My! Dinosaur Party!

Sunday was the BIG DAY for the Oh My! Dinosaurs! Party. Just like last year, I designed Owen's invitations and had them printed. These might just be my favorite thing I've ever designed and I was so proud to do it for my little. Jeremy was so kind to me saying, "It's a shame it will take years before O realizes how talented his Mama is and all the special things you do for him."  Designing and ordering invitations myself comes out to less than $24 shipped. A cost savings as well!

 The weekend before the party, Daddy and Uncle Amos spent the afternoon whipping up 14 batches of "dinosaur dough" for Owen's party favors. We printed the recipe on a thank you card and wrapped it up with cut pieces of plastic tablecloth. Super cheap - but SUPER CUTE!

In birthday tradition, Sissa and I got to work on dinosaur sugar cookies! (Have I mentioned how much I love having help amidst the chaos of birthday party crazy?) Daddy was on board to ice them (and taste test as well)

We hosted O's party at a toy co-op here in the city where I volunteer twice per month. It's a wonderful resource and has so many toys that would never fit in our apartment. The kids just love to have playdates here and Owen and his friends especially loved having it all to themselves for his party!

I made him a dinosaur cake and lava mini-bundt cakes for his friends. We also had layered dino-jello, dinosaur cheesy balls, dino iced sugar cookies, homemade (by Daddy!) chicken fingers and fruit. The food was a big hit for both kids and adults! 

 O's best buddie William had fun racing on this scooter while dressed up like a fireman!

and William's Daddy had fun chasing him! (another doctor daddy who knows how to have fun!)

Owen and his buddies at the train table

Owen and his beloved "Sissa" (my sweet cousin)

 I swear this child said, "more cuc-cakes" the entire party!

 When it came time for cake Owen developed a little stage fright after everyone sang Happy Birthday to him (my child?) and needed some assistance from his Mama with the candle blowing :)

Such a happy day for our boy and 14 of his little friends. 

A very special THANK YOU to everyone who helped to make this 100% homemade 

Oh My! Dinosaurs! Party  

such a RAWR-ING SUCCESS!!

A Happy Sabbath Birthday

Owen had a very exciting day of his actual birthday. "Sissa" was here and we woke up early and headed to Tot Shabbat. Rabbi Donni sang a special "dinosaur Shabbat" song for Owen in honor of his big day! After Tot Shabbat we headed to the hospital because a very special Dr. Daddy was on call all day and all night and was devastated to miss his little's 2nd birthday. We surprised him with a visit from the birthday boy himself!

That night, just before dinner O got two more presents -- Nana and Papa!

Mama made a big homemade lasagna Shabbat dinner for us all, and Owen had meatballs (of course!) We welcomed the Sabbath with a dino-challah baked and shipped special for Owen by his Doda (God mother) Kelly. 

Then, thanks to Sissa's iphone, Daddy was able to join us just in time for Owen to blow out his candle. Jeremy was so happy not to miss this special moment, technology is absolutely wonderful. 

 BLOW!

This year, Owen knew EXACTLY what to do with his cupcake ;)

It was such a special night for our big 2 year old!

My thoughts on Owen's Shabbath Birthday at Kveller.com ;)

Happy 2nd Birthday, my love!!