Just some typical morning shenanigans at the St. Romain household. Keep in mind Bronwen is still in her P.J.s and has crazy hair, which I think just add to the absurdity of it all.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Saturday Part 2
As I stated in my previous post, we made it to the park a little early for lunch, so while we enjoyed a snack, we didn't get to eat the picnic lunch that we packed. Instead, we headed homeward, promising Bronwen a picnic in the backyard. It was still lovely at 10:45, and for some reason we were all famished. I pulled out a blanket, T.J. turned on the 80's music station, and the purple martins chattered away around us.
Bronwen so enjoyed being outside, she decided to play on her slide/swing combo. She was having such fun on her own that I had to grab the camera. Check out her hair--it is getting so thick! T.J. was pruning in the garden, hence his initial comment.
Yes, that is Olivia Newton John in the background. Oh, and you can hear the purple martins as well.
Bronwen so enjoyed being outside, she decided to play on her slide/swing combo. She was having such fun on her own that I had to grab the camera. Check out her hair--it is getting so thick! T.J. was pruning in the garden, hence his initial comment.
Yes, that is Olivia Newton John in the background. Oh, and you can hear the purple martins as well.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Saturday in the Park
Today was a full day indeed. We started off by heading downtown to the riverfront. T.J. was kind enough to park the van close to the river--after I explained that I just couldn't walk all over downtown like we would normally do. Granted, he and Bronwen ran ahead because he wanted to show her a freighter making its way down the Mississippi, but I didn't mind lumbering 100 paces behind. Once I caught up to them, Bronwen showed me where the boat had been.
Here we are in front of the Mississippi River bridge. It was extremely windy that day, and despite Bronwen's best efforts to tell the wind, "No!" it didn't seem to listen to her one bit. 
After the river, we headed over to the Capitol building; there are two lakes behind it and a lovely park. We packed a picnic and some food for the ducks, but we got there kind of early, so lunch wasn't really an option.
T.J. and Bronwen began to feed the multitudes of ducks, and little did I know that the nutria expected to have some food as well. Yes, nutria--aka giant rats. Those are not beavers. The were coming right up to Bronwen and T.J., and I was extremely nervous, having watched The Princess Bride one too many times.
I love this picture--I call it "T.J. and his mini-me"
We decided to leave that area because of the aggressive rodents, and Bronwen was thrilled that some of the ducks chose to follow.
Finally, some pictures with her mama! 
And just because some people want to know...this is what I look like without a toddler attached to my hip. I am due in about 4 weeks.
Here we are in front of the Mississippi River bridge. It was extremely windy that day, and despite Bronwen's best efforts to tell the wind, "No!" it didn't seem to listen to her one bit. 
After the river, we headed over to the Capitol building; there are two lakes behind it and a lovely park. We packed a picnic and some food for the ducks, but we got there kind of early, so lunch wasn't really an option.T.J. and Bronwen began to feed the multitudes of ducks, and little did I know that the nutria expected to have some food as well. Yes, nutria--aka giant rats. Those are not beavers. The were coming right up to Bronwen and T.J., and I was extremely nervous, having watched The Princess Bride one too many times.
I love this picture--I call it "T.J. and his mini-me"
We decided to leave that area because of the aggressive rodents, and Bronwen was thrilled that some of the ducks chose to follow.
Finally, some pictures with her mama! 
And just because some people want to know...this is what I look like without a toddler attached to my hip. I am due in about 4 weeks.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Shapes
Bronwen decided to get up early this morning--luckily she is self-entertaining. She pulled out these shape puzzles and was working on them for a good 20 minutes. Just this past weekend she was having trouble getting the triangles turned the right way. Needless to say, she is now a pro at it! I wish it wasn't so dark--I had all the lights on.
She calls the square an "engine" because it is a major component to the train, and I'm sure T.J. told her that the train part was the engine of the train. So there you go--she will never call it a square.
She calls the square an "engine" because it is a major component to the train, and I'm sure T.J. told her that the train part was the engine of the train. So there you go--she will never call it a square.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Why Can't I Sleep?
The joys of pregnancy! I feel like the bigger I get the harder it is to sleep. I have this great Snuggle pillow, cozy PJs, and a great mattress, and yet I still have problems slumbering each night.
I just wish I could figure out why:
1. I never feel like I have enough room
2. I can't move once I find a position
3. Why I feel extra weight in certain areas--namely my knees and feet.
If any of you have some insight, please let me know.
I just wish I could figure out why:
1. I never feel like I have enough room
2. I can't move once I find a position
3. Why I feel extra weight in certain areas--namely my knees and feet.
If any of you have some insight, please let me know.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Visit With Mimi
Part 1:
We have to wait for Mimi's pictures for Part 2. In the meantime, to whet the appetites of my demanding readers--you know who you are--some pictures from the last week.
Bronwen took to Mimi like a fish to water. This is the first night Mimi arrived, and already Bronwen was asking her to read a story. Bronwen loved the ladybug outfit Mimi brought, and she insisted on wearing the leggings straight away. Mimi also brought her some slippers, and Bronwen has worn them every day since.
Ugh--sorry for the blur, but this is Bronwen lining up her ducks as she's taking a bath. Yes, T.J. has them all named, and Bronwen can tell you who is who.
Once again, Mimi reads to Bronwen. This is a much better activity than watching Wheel of Fortune--a show Mimi seems to enjoy despite the fact she's not under 8 or over 80.
We have to wait for Mimi's pictures for Part 2. In the meantime, to whet the appetites of my demanding readers--you know who you are--some pictures from the last week.
Bronwen took to Mimi like a fish to water. This is the first night Mimi arrived, and already Bronwen was asking her to read a story. Bronwen loved the ladybug outfit Mimi brought, and she insisted on wearing the leggings straight away. Mimi also brought her some slippers, and Bronwen has worn them every day since.
Ugh--sorry for the blur, but this is Bronwen lining up her ducks as she's taking a bath. Yes, T.J. has them all named, and Bronwen can tell you who is who.
Once again, Mimi reads to Bronwen. This is a much better activity than watching Wheel of Fortune--a show Mimi seems to enjoy despite the fact she's not under 8 or over 80.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
What the...
I went to check on my sleeping beauty yesterday afternoon and saw this sticking out from the crib. Yikes!
I went to check out the sleeping position, and here you go: The owner of the disembodied foot! I know it looks uncomfortable, but she had a great nap, so I wasn't messing with anything.
I went to check out the sleeping position, and here you go: The owner of the disembodied foot! I know it looks uncomfortable, but she had a great nap, so I wasn't messing with anything.
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