Gio-3.5 yo

Well Gio did not want to be left out of the monthly pics so he wanted a pic as well with his baby Alexander.

Gio is all heart, loves monster trucks, trains and binoculars. Loves soccer and overcoming his swimming anxiety, which I can report that this past Sunday was awesome! He didn't cry but he did negotiate some  treats in exchange for attending class, seriously this kid is going to be a lawyer.

He started and ended class with a smile and is swimming, short distances of course but swimming! Woohoo!!!! He even gave me a thumbs up when he finished! I was glued to the window the whole time with a huge grin across my face I was so damn proud! Yea my baby is happy that's all I want. Now naps is another battle we are having quiet time instead, this boy fights sleep but wakes up happy, what else can I ask for.

He is singing alot now and just uses your own words against you. We have recently seen Madagascar, despicable me and monsters university.

I asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up and he said tall to touch the sky. Lol. I explained to him I was referring to a career and he said a yellow minion lol! Lately you have been singing I want to move it, move it! I want to move it! This kid will have you smiling and laughing within seconds! Love you 3.5 yo! Gio also got awesome gear for preschool from madrina, Tio Danny and cousin Sammie!

Thanks again! Pablo is currently his BFF and I too k them to chuck e cheese this past Friday.

These boys had me running in all directions, had fun, saw my future with Gio and Alex, I got to get more active ASAP! :) I am trying to make time for more Gio and mommy dates, we had one this past week. We attended a free children's play, had lunch, park time and rode the train!  

Alexander 3 month Baby!

My cutie pie is getting so big and his gummy smiles are the best! I love this stage in life! That smile is being compromised bc teething is coming soon! Mr. Alexander is salivating up a storm and blowing bubbles! He wants to talk so bad....he repeats my AAA's and squeals so cute! He is chewing on his hands and now tolerates tummy time! Alexander wakes up plays for a bit then back to sleep by 9/930 then wake up, play, eat and repeat till 7pm! Lil man loves his sleep and don't mess with it. He tolerates car rides more thankfully! Nursing has been off and on because his gums hurt but I have applied hylands teething gel and that has calmed him down instantly! There are rolls and rolls all around his chubby body! Oh I love holding and kissing this boy so much! I'm taking advantage of those cheeks since he hasn't figured out how to push me off yet, lol! We are practicing to sit up a d he is getting really good at neck control! Alexander is all smiles, he wakes up and smiles, smiles while asleep and nursing. Love it! He recognizes his name and when I say Gio he smiles! Loves his big brother already! Bath time is Funtime still and now I am getting splashed at by kicking feet going wild! 

Jellybean's update

Oh these boys are keeping us busy!

Giovanni is 3.5 yo and mr smarty and mouthy pants! He knows all the rules but doesn't apply them unless he is telling you to follow them. He is testing limits daily and seeing how far he can go with them .... Sorry future teacher we are trying hard to curb this but it's a daily challenge. On the other hand he is so smart and his comprehension/reasoning skills are so good! We are so Impressed with what comes out of his mouth sometimes, it's crazy awesome! Or maybe every 3.5 yo is like this, but regardless it's really nice to have conversations with Gio! This past Friday we went to the mall with Lucy and her kiddos. He had to use the rr and I was feeding Alex so she took him. They were running to the rr and he kept telling her my mommy said not to run, she couldn't stop laughing. Then he spotted the RR sign and pointed it out to her look the rr is that way follow the arrow. Lucy asked if we went there alot and I said no, why. She said he read the sign and followed the directions, she was impressed. I said he is reading now from memory. He recites his books to us in the car and is nonstop singing. New books we might read them 2-3x and he has it half memorized. He loves the library! We stared attending story time again and he is upfront next to the teacher. I ask him if he wants to go to the park or library and he requests the library first!

in the evenings we head to the park if we can, because the heat is getting unbearable! He loves the swings and slides of course. If he meets a kid to play with he instantly tells us that they are his friend. If they leave before us or we have to leave, he doesn't understand why and cries that he misses his friend and he wants to play more. It's so sad, a couple of months ago my kid was shy and now he is making "friends" left and right and doesn't understand ppl have to go home. We explain and explain, but he doesn't care at that moment, hopefully school and repetition will help that. So excited that he will be in school! He still loves cars and trains, but loves his soft toys as well. He really has a collection of stuffed animals on his bed, right now Blue (his build a bear) and mike wazoski from monsters are his favorites! Cartoons: Oscar, Daniel the tiger, the kratz brothers and Mickey Mouse club are on repeat. He also likes to watch this kid documentary on monster trucks/Machines? This boy can spot a crane, truck, taxi, bus, plane or digger a mile away while we drive throughout the city. He is interested in time and is constantly asking what time it is, if we ask him he says 69/59, it's so funny.

Tita's backyard is his playground and he can be back there for hours! In the last month he has spent two nights with ongbanoi, and they are all so happy. Soccer class is going strong although swimming is not! He complains the whole way there and back, but while in the pool happy as can be! He has random phrases "u/I don't know about that" and so many more. In the morning he comes straight to my room and gives Alexander a huge hug and kiss and says I love my baby brother. Oh yes Alexander is his baby so he claims. He loves Alexander's head and tries to hug/kiss/squeeze it whenever he can. When Alexander cries he tells him no no lil boy, you need to wait or what happened Alex what happened? He reads to Alex and daddy has us singing in the car we moving we grooving to calm Alex down.

Gio was playing with a car that daddy gave him and he kept telling him thank you! then he said what kind of car do u want mommy and daddy? we told him random cars, he said when im big im going to buy yall cars but right now im small so i cant, but when im big i can, ok mommy and daddy! this boy is all heart! Giovanni you are a surprise daily and what an honor to be with you as you discover the world! 

Alexander, is here and you can hear his roar!!!!! Lil Zander has found his voice and you are going to listen! Maybe some early separation anxiety? If you are with him and walk away, he lets out his roar! Walk back and you are met with a smile. Aye ya yai! Dirty diaper or ready for nap, ROAR!!! It's hilarious because this just happened this week. Before he would squirm or cry, nope loud, strong screams are now his go to. On the other hand he can smile and melt your heart. He wants to talk so badly! I am practicing basic words and sign language, Ma, Ba, Pa, Da. He follows my mouth and hands so intently and squirms around while his mouth opens and closes letting out little squeals here and there. Seriously people I swear I heard a Ma! He follows objects and people very well.

He knows when mommy is taking a pic, he knows my iPhone that's for sure, it's in his face alot! He is sleeping in his cribs for naps now as much as we can! Woohoo trying to curb the swing action for a lil bit. Some nights he goes longer periods of sleep than others, we are trying to extend sleep sessions and decrease night feedings. During the day eating 3/4 hr stretches and in the evening back to 2 hr stretches. Bath time is Funtime, he is kicking and splashing up a storm. So calm until I am trying to dress him and he is ready to go to sleep! 8pm we better be at home because he is ready for bed! He wants his bath, pjs, prayers and then nursing time before bed! He used to sleep On our tummies and now he is over that, he wants his space because he heats up and gets uncomfortable. If we are eating he needs to nurse, ;) doesn't want to be left out of the action. Swaddling is a must, his hands are his chew friends but they are his enemy during sleep time, bc they wake him up. 

Alexander has the cutest gummy smile, he is starting to salivate more and I am dreading the evil teeth that will soon cut through those cute gums, hold off a bit teeth, I want to enjoy every gummy smile I can! Mommy returned back to work this week and the boys did great with Tita! Naps and all! So easier going back to work this time around, no crying on my part, lol. Last time I cried for two weeks straight, even though Gio was with my mom, lol! Enjoying our summer with the Jellybeans!

4th of July 2013

Well I love festivals and parades! Hubby tags along and now that I don't work wknds guess what we are going to hit up everyone I can find! Can't wait for the fall!!! 

Ok so we got up early and out of the house by 845 and headed to the Annual Bellaire 4th Parade. I had no idea they had one until last year but our lazy bums missed it. Not this year! We got there right in time and the boys sat up front while Alex and I chilled in back, because they threw candy as the cars and floats rolled by, so I didn't want to get smacked and warned daddy too!

Fire trucks, ambulances, motorcycles, floats, kid bike  parade and cars were part of the parade. Gio was given and flag and he waved it proudly throughout the whole parade pointing everything out to daddy as he sat on his shoulders. It was so cute and I was so happy we made it! Right after the parade we walked right over to the festival and Gio rode a mini Ferris wheel and enjoyed a petting zoo. Cooling off in the city hall bldg we found the bellaire librarian hosting a story time. She was so animated and Gio loved it as he sat upfront memorized by the stories. Afterwards we used our remaining tickets for chickfila and packed up to go. The kids were soon asleep in the car and we heard to Rudy's picked up some BBQ and then home.

Daddy and I enjoyed some quiet time to ourselves while the boys slept. We hung out and relaxed, then I baked a small cake because it was Grandpa Umers bday. We met up with them for dinner to celebrate and then I snuck In a cooler with his cake, ghetto!

Gio loves all his grandparents and enjoys the time with them! After dinner everyone  went their separate ways to watch fireworks. We headed to town and country and let me tell you what a disappointment, only 10 min and no big finale, oh well. Gio had a blast regardless because he got to sit on the roof of the rover with Daddy, while Alex and I chilled inside.

A very fun filled packed day! Happy 4th!!!