Gabriel and Dinner, Oh boy...

Gabriel doesn't mind making a mess when he eats, his main thing is that you don't do anything to help, he wants to do it all by himself, even if that means sticking his hands in his meal, or his face, instead of using a spoon to do the job. Good thing we don't have to pass his clothes down to anyone else, he is sure to ruin them all! No bib for this guy, he wants it all over his shirt instead!

Easter

Easter was an interesting day for sure. We were leaving to go to my brothers for brunch and realized we lost our dog Yzma.

After looking all around the neighborhood we went on to my brother's house and he helped make signs for us to post all over the area. Oz thought it would be a good idea to email my Moms Group and ask them if anyone had seen a lost dog. Sure enough a few hours later when we were beginning to lose hope a Mom friend of mine called and said her neighor was housing a lost dog.

I walked over and found Yzma playing with their dog as happy as could be, unaware of all the trouble and worry she caused that day. We were glad to have her back.

Other than that we had a nice day. Here are some pics of the boys at the Easter Egg hunt in the neighborhood.

Cubbies

Today my brother was nice enough to give us 4 tickets to see the Cubs play the Reds. Wrigley field is a place to see and experience during your lifetime for sure. I remember so well going to games there as a child, hearing Harry Carry sing Take Me Out To The Ball Game, and trying to catch foul balls that headed our way. When I was little, I collected baseball cards; they are all organized and waiting to be handed down to my boys when they get a little older.

We weren't sure what to expect, the game started right during Gabe's normal nap time but I couldn't pass up a cubs game, even if it meant bringing a cranky child to the game. Oz and I loaded up the car and headed for the city. Nico LOVED watching the Metro Train roll by us again and again. He is always amazed by all the tall buildings and crazy activity that happens downtown. Both boys sat in the car awestruck looking out the windows. Luckily Gabriel managed a quick power nap which ended up being just enough for him to be in a great mood the rest of the afternoon.

We parked the car and headed down the streets of Wrigleyville on our way to the stadium. Nico thought he died and went to Heaven when he saw the L train go right over his head.

Once we made it to the stadium we found our seats. The boys people watched, and jumped every time they heard the man yell HOTDOGS! Get you Hotdogs HERE!

Eventually we had to have a Chicago dog ourselves so we spent 30 bucks for 3 dogs and a coke! Whoa!

Gabriel had his first sip of Pepsi and of course loved it, unfortunately...

Nico watched the game some, Gabriel watched the airplanes go over us and made sure to clap everytime he heard the crowd do so. He even tried YMCA with the crowd! By the 7th inning the boys were getting tired and it looked like rain so we headed out.

What a day at the park, I look forward to doing this each year with the boys, making it a tradition for them, it's such an experience and I know seeing them so happy and amazed made my day!