Just stuff!

This month brought the last of Matteo's friend's birthday season. Happy birthday to Fiona!

And to Gabriel!

Matteo had been going through this "piling" phase as I called it. It was CRAZY. And a HUGE mess. Basically, he would pull toys from everywhere and collect them in places all over the house....the couch, under the table, every corner of the playroom. And if you even as much as moved something, let alone try to clean it up - he would wig out. Thankfully, we just had to put a complete stop to all of it and he took it relatively well. Now we are back to cleaning up our messes and things are much more manageable!

VIDEO - Matteo Piling
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We officially kicked off the summer with some water play and backyard picnic dinner a few weeks ago. The kids had a blast seeing some of the water toys we haven't played with since last season, even though it was still a bit too windy to be comfortable. We'll have to try again in a few weeks.

Grilling out for dinner time! They loved eating on the porch.

Sebastian and Lita set up the train table as an airport. Both boys have loved it!

Last week the boys helped me start sorting through some of the baby clothes, blankets, etc. When I showed him his baby blanket he snuggled up with it and said "that's amazing!" Now he is sleeping with it at night again. =)

Matteo found his baby blanket too (which he NEVER used or cared for!), and he was also excited about it. Just don't ask about the glasses. Silly kiddo.

Paul took apart and washed the car seats. The boys had fun sitting in them. Hard to believe our new little one will fit in these tiny seats!

Paul and I went out on a date last week to the Melting Pot. It was nice to spend time together before things get increasingly crazy at home! And here is another belly shot! Anytime now baby, we are ready for you!