Daddy and Gavin Saturdays

So, as most of you that know me are aware; my husband coaches baseball. He is busy, busy ALL summer long and most of spring, too. So, it's been a crazy summer with many nights and a few weekends without Daddy around to help entertain Gavin. BUT, it was all over on Thursday.....well...most of it at least.

 See, Chris loves being a daddy...I mean he LOVES it! I always knew he would be a great dad and  he is. As frustrated as I get that he's gone a lot of the summer; I know that he misses Gavin while he's gone. This weekend, Chris started a tradition with Gavin that I know he hopes will last a long time....Daddy/Gavin Saturdays!

This morning I got to sleep into whenever I wanted! When I woke up at 830am (yep, after having a kid that likes to get up at 6am..that is sleeping in) and came downstairs; Chris went up to take a shower and I fed Gavin some breakfast. Then, Chris came down and took Gavin out and left me at home to my own devices. They went to the farmers market where Gavin ate a cucumber, then went to Walgreen's, and then went and hung out with Pepa! What was one to do with all that alone time....read and shop, of course. I read first, took a shower, and then did a little shopping. When I got home, Gavin was napping and he stayed that way for 2 1/2 hours!!!! AWESOME!!! Then, tonight I got to go to a movie and Chris took care of Gavin's night time routine.

I am very thankful for such a loving hubby. It's so cute to see the two of them together. Gavin's in a bit of a mommy only phase, so I think today was really great for them. :) I anticipate many more Gavin/Daddy Saturdays and am excited to hear all that they bring.

 For now, I'll leave you with the most recent pic of my two favorite guys. :)

Pink eye and Colds :(

So, starting a new daycare is awesome. We love it, Gavin loves it, and the teachers love him. I mean, how could they not, right? Now, the downfall of starting a new daycare.....germs! :( Germs that are new to our little man; ones he hasn't built up a resistance to. They have had a few cases of pink eye around the daycare center since we started going there and I was so worried that Gavin would get it. BUT, I didn't need to worry about that because.....I got pink eye! Yes, that's right...I got it, not him. Which of course is good because we don't him to have it. But, not good because it SUCKS big time!! I seriously would not wish pink eye on my worst enemy. It's watery, gooey, itchy, and just plain sucks! Then, of course, Chris got it. UGH! And though, he didn't get pink eye; Gavin did get a nasty cold virus.

Gavin has had a fever and runny nose off and on the last few weeks. Thursday night his nose started running and he started coughing. It's been a pretty rough couple of days, but I have gotten some good cuddles out of it. Gavin is really only a cuddlier when he's sick. It's the sure fire way to tell he's sick. I am hoping that he starts building up a resistance to the new germs at daycare soon. It's summer....not the time you want your little one to be sick. They should be out enjoying the weather while they can! Going to the park, playing outside with the water table, blowing bubbles, etc.

Here's to a healthy household soon.

His favorite activity....opening/shutting doors! :)

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! (I know it's a week late, but it's been a little crazy around here.)

We had such a crazy 4th of July weekend! We went to my parents for the weekend and it was jam packed with fun. Saturday I went to look at wedding dresses with Lindsay (my brother's fiance) and we found some really great ones. She is going to make one beautiful bride! :) Then, Saturday night my mom watched Gavin so Chris and I could go to Summerfest with Josh and Lindsay to see Maroon 5! They were great! It was crowded, but they sounded awesome.

Sunday we decided to go down by Lake Michigan/downtown Racine to see if we could get Gavin to play in the splash pad. So, we packed a lunch, packed up the car and headed down there with my mom, dad, Chris, me, Gavin, Lindsay, and Josh! It was a lot of fun. Of course, Gavin doesn't love the water (and it was cold) but he did okay. He still had fun running OUT of the splash pad. LOL

Daddy and Gavin enjoying the splash pad

As you can see, he enjoyed running away from the splash pad! 

Then we enjoyed some ice cream..Blue Moon of course. 

And Grandma bought us a new lunch box. :)

Monday, we went to the parade in Racine and it was HOT! Thanks to Lindsay and Josh, we had some great seats! Gavin wasn't quite sure about it at first, but once he realized things were going by on the street he decided it wasn't so bad. He did so good. We were there for a couple hours and he didn't cry once! We went back to my mom's to cool off and take a nap. Then, it was off to Josh and Lindsay's for a BBQ. They did a great job and the food was awesome! I can't believe Josh is old enough to be living in a house and throwing a BBQ with his fiance! Yikes, when did that happen?

Sitting with Uncle Josh at the parade

Making a funny face while eating snacks

Family photo

And...the perfect end to a busy, but great weekend! 

We had an awesome weekend! I hope to make the parade and BBQ a 4th of July tradition! :)