Little crazy

So I might be a little crazy, but I just bought Brody's stocking. I had been stalking the internet since we found out we were pregnant trying to find the same Pottery Barn style as Aiden. (If I was smart I would have bought a second at the Outlet when I bought Aiden's, but I wasn't thinking of #2 then) It was really gonna bother me if they had two different styles....yes I'm weird but that's the truth.

Let me tell you finding a Telluride stocking is impossible! 1. PB doesn't sell the style anymore. 2. Everyone I found online already had a name on it. UGH! But after I was writing my post from the other day I just gave it another shot...and OMG there was one! And it will work for a boy!!! I would have loved to find the Santa, but I love penguins so it's just as good!

I was even contemplating getting Aiden another stocking if I couldn't find the same style. And yes, I'm kind of crazy but it's something that would have bothered me. But all is good and I did pretty good on it. $23 with shipping included!

Side Note: Which is upsetting....I was going to finish my other flowerbed this month...but with this 105 degree weather I'm a little afraid that whatever I plant will die!!! I'm already treating my hydrangeas like a baby and worrying about them constantly...What to do what to do!

Plotting

Now that we know the sex the planning begins. Work is picking up and my load from Sept-Oct is INSANE so I HAVE to get everything done/planned before then.

Hospital pictures outfit. We had Aiden in all white, mainly because being a new mommy I didn't realize the babies lose so much weight those 1st days. All the clothes we brought swallowed him, so we opted for the hospital white onesies. Which still turned out great! But this time we will be prepared. Live and learn right?! I didn't want to go with the typical baby blue outfit, because I feel like this kid is spunky (probably because they are rocking out in my belly 24/7 now) so I opted for this one...

Christmas. What are we going to do for Christmas...we will definitely have our hands fun with two little ones and me getting over surgery...so this Christmas is going to be low key. Not that much decor. Just need to move a few essentials in the attic close to the door before my belly gets to big. Stockings, Elf on the Shelf, and tree lights. Debating...do we want to hang ornaments or just have a light tree.....Decisions...

I want to reorganize our hallway frames, since we will be adding a lot more with the arrival of Brody. So get more frames, repair old holes, paint, and reposition. I really like the layouts below...the only issue I have is the dang thermostat right in the middle of the wall.

Speaking of thermostat I need to get the hubby to swap it out with the digital/programmable one (that we've been meaning to replace for about 6 months now. haha oops!) His honey-to-do list keeps growing, so I have to remind myself not to bombard him. hehe One thing at a time...But I found this blog on how to hide a thermostat and I'm really thinking about doing it. I love the knob handle.

I thought of something else that I want to do for Brody. Remember that AWESOME "A" I got for Aiden?! Well I want to get one for Brody. My goal is to eventually put them in the same room, so that would be so cute over their beds. Since Aiden's is yellow I was thinking lime for Brody.

Then I thought of the perfect stocking stuffer for Brody. haha yes Christmas, it's another thing that is a MUST and I was going to get one anyway so why not make it have a purpose?! Smart momma! Well it's another thing Aiden has that I love. And Aiden loves it too...he will play with it before bed and when he wakes up. He thinks it's hilarious how the light turns off when he touches it. His Giimmo dino nightlight! I'm thinking either the Hedgehog or Schnauzer...whichever one I can get cheaper is the one! haha

Aiden update: Today was his 1st day at preschool with underwear on! EEEKK! His teacher felt he was ready to get out of pull ups (my bank account was happy...we were going through them faster than diapers and they are EXPENSIVE!)! So needless to say he's got 20 undies at school, 10 outfits, and 2 pairs of shoes there....I see lots of laundry in my future. But heck if this gets him to be a pro by November I am ALL for it!! I def don't want to be changing two butts.

This weekend I will have to record him saying animal sounds. It's HILARIOUS! He has dog and cat down perfect. but still learning the others...but I crack up every time he says Meow! He just gets cuter and cuter each day! Just amazes me how much he is picking up since turning 2.

This weekend is a busy one for the Lamberts. We are hosting my friends baby shower on Saturday. Trying to stay cool from the 100 degree weather, and Sunday I've got to clean out Brody's closet so we can install the closet organizer. (serves as storage for all my craft supplies.....which I have to find a new home for....UGH!)

Sorry for the random post.

Preparing

Thanks Gifts to Grow! I just got Aiden a Christmas present for nothing!! Haha yes...I am starting Christmas shopping...This year we will have a newborn and Mommy will be drained and tired, so I've got to get everything done and bought before the little one arrives. Now with 2 kids the budget isn't as large as with just Aiden, but trust me they are severely blessed kids!!

Brody was easy! I didn't want to get a lot because hello he is an infant. So remember Aiden's 1st Christmas gift from my parents...a denim Pottery Barn Anywhere chair. Well it's getting recycled since I purchased a red cover for his room (the denim blended in with the Navy walls). I found where you can get the foam inserts cheap online like $35 bucks (same place I bought the red cover). Score! It will look perfect in their room too with the tan walls.

The other gift is a necessity. Daycare backpack. And to match their big brother who's got the monkey in both a backpack and lunchbox we will pick a different animal. I just love Skip Hop Zoo, can't get anymore adorable and HELLO cheap! I can get it for around $16. Aiden gets compliments on it everyday just about.

I just love their new animal, Hippo. Can't get any cuter!! Perfect for a little boy! I'll get the lunchbox later when it's needed.

Then for the stocking....I would love to find one that is in the same family as Aiden's, but I'll probably have to settle on a different Pottery Barn Kids pattern.

Aiden is the difficult one. What do get this kid....he has everything! I did get him another set to his Thomas the Train Pirate Cove after Christmas last year on super clearance. $160 on Amazon. I paid $44.

Aiden's FREE gift! Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Magnetic Fishing Game (he got a car one last year from my sister MIL and when I saw this on the rewards I was sold!)

Still thinking of Aiden's "big" gift....maybe an easel? He loves to color. Decisions! Then I still have to think of what to get Bella and Carlos too....

Soccer Pictures

Post 3 of the day!
I finally got Aiden's soccer pictures. Not sure if I posted about this but silly me filled out the form, the entire check...but did I sign it?! haha NO! Oops! At least I got them mailed once I signed it. hahaha

Let me say it was hard to get him to stand still on this VERY hot day! (I was sweating just standing there)...all these people staring at him was scary so he wanted to stand next to Mommy. Handsome boy!

The group picture was a different story. lol Getting five 3 almost 4 year olds and one 2.5 year old to stand together and sit still was IMPOSSIBLE! We bribed with M&Ms! haha As you can see Aiden has finished his and is wanting another one. hahaha

Aiden learned so much this season and will kick on command now. Maybe next year he will play more in the games!