New Triple Threat in Town

So today we discovered that Parker is allergic to not one, but three major and very common food items – peanuts, milk, and eggs. Well, the egg is still to be confirmed with more testing, but if that falls through, there was some hint of a wheat allergy that could pick up the slack to make sure he remains a triple threat. We apologize in advance to all our family and friends for having to hear from now on “what’s in that?” EVERY time we eat or even snack together. Wish us luck in trying to make sure our little man doesn’t accidentally eat the wrong thing and swell up like a red bumpy balloon with a throat swollen shut.

Jacob and Charlie Have A Sleepover

Jacob and Charlie had a sleepover. It was not because parents were out of town, or a baby was born, they just really, really wanted to have a sleepover. Who can blame them really? They played, had some dinner, played, watched a movie, played, and eventually slept.

This was just before they were heading in for bed. Obviously they were tired.

They had some popcorn and Jacob picked out Mike & Ike's special for their movie treat. (Good thing I wasn't in front of the TV trying to take this picture, they would have been annoyed.)
This is not how the sleeping arrangements started.
But this is how it ended.

They traded places, added sleeping bags, took them away, changed again, and finally fell asleep. When they woke up the next morning, they picked up right where they left off. Overall, they did a great job and we loved having Charlie over. It is weird to think Jacob is big enough to get excited about a friend staying over. Thank goodness for best friends and sleepovers!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Jacob insisted that he and Parker both wear green shirts that had nothing on them. I guess any pictures would take away from the true spirit of the day, or something.

He made this hat and beard at school today and then ran around saying, "I'm a leprechaun!" If I knew how to make corn beef and cabbage, we would have that for dinner tonight. But I don't so it will probably be chicken. Maybe I'll go crazy and we'll have a green vegetable for the occasion. I remember thinking this holiday was a lot cooler when I was younger. I guess it's like anything else and it is as good as you make it!

I don't care who you are, this shirt is funny!

"CALL A VET BECAUSE THESE PUPPIES ARE SICK!"

So Snuggly

Parker has this big, soft blanket that he curls up in when he is ready to sleep. Doesn't he look just comfy? There are plenty of days I wish I could climb in and snuggle up next to him. There are some days that Jacob actually does.

Are you sitting down?

Parker has actually been taken out of the infant seat. He now faces forward in the big car seat. So long infant carrier, we had a good run.