Packers and Potty

We had a rough day yesterday at the Varcoes. Packers lost and we weren't happy about it. Evan kept asking if the Blue guys (Giants) were not nice and I said yes, they didn't get any presents for Christmas. Sorry I couldn't help it, weak mommy moment.

Before the game

After the game

I am lucky enough to have my boys at daycare where I work. And the best part is I get visitors to my office! Wyatt's teacher Ann brought him over to see me last week when it was 60+ degrees in January. I love seeing his little face during the day.

Potty is going great for Evan - he has it down, #1 and #2. So proud of him! And Wyatt is giggling, smiling and cooing up a storm - and so is mom because he sleeps the majority of the time through the night!

Love,
Nick, Amy, Evan and Wyatt

Sleep and Potty

We have had some major milestones in the Varcoe house this past week.

Evan is officially in big boy underwear. He hasn't turned back yet. I thought it might be a bigger challenge, but he is doing great.  A few #2 incidents, but other than that he has done wonderful! He loves his Thomas, Toy Story, Mickey, Diego, etc. undies and loves running around in them.

This is a picture of him going potty. I don't know why he had to completely undress.

And Wyatt has slept through the night 4 nights in a row!! I know I am probably jinxing it, but I can't believe he is doing so well. He is probably exhausted from daycare, but we'll take it.

And he is 3 months old already - seriously I can't believe how much he has grown. 

3 months with Elephante

Evan finger painting on a stay at home day with mom.

Science Center building a rocket with mom.

Lots of big milestones for us!

Love,

Nick, Amy, Evan and Wyatt

First day back...

Today is my first day back to work and I didn't cry! (today). I think I cried enough the last week that I was OK today. Wyatt and Evan did great helping mom get out the door by 8 a.m. today. Evan was ready to color and not take a picture with Wyatt. But this is the best I got.

 Next drop off with Ann (Evan's baby teacher). I forget how little kiddos can be. But Wyatt was the youngest by far today with the closest to him an 8 month old.

When I went to visit Wyatt over lunch...cashed out.

Wyatt and Evan had a sleep over on New Year's Eve with Grandma Lois, Grandpa Dave and Grandpa Steve and Grandma Kate. They all did great!!

Grandma Kate and Wyatt

Wyatt wearing Grandma Lois's old old clothes from Wisconsin (it is for a girl if you can't tell.) poor kid.

Grandpa Steve and Wyatt 

Evan checking out "5" horses that he loves to visit when we go to Papa Dave's house.  

Evan playing in a tent.  

Walking to see the horses with Grandpa Steve. Not sure who is leading who here:) 

All in all I am happy to be back to work, I just think the time goes so fast with my little ones. I wish I could have more time, but I know both my boys are in such good hands with their teachers.

Evan playing trains at Christmas with Dan and Katie.

Ready for the Notre Dame game

Evan driving the RAGBRAI bus 

Wyatt talking to Nick

Love,

Nick, Amy, Evan and Wyatt

Almost done...

This is my last week at home and I can't believe how fast the time has gone. I feel like Wyatt has always been a part of our family, but 12 weeks isn't long enough for this momma. Evan loves his little brother so much. Not just anyone gets to share his blankie, but Wyatt gets to a lot.

Wyatt is smiling, giggling and interacting with us so much. I think that is what makes it so hard to go back to work too.  He is starting to sleep 5-6 hour stretches a few nights a week. Then others he thinks he is so hungry he just can't wait.

2 months with Elephante.

Smiling shopping with mommy.

Playing ball like his big brother.

So happy!

Evan watching his new Cars 2 movie.  

Evan not a fan of Santa...once again. 

We had a great Christmas, watching Evan's face was priceless. He got a train table and every Cars toy and accessory ever made.  He is set for life with McQueen and Mater!

I will follow up with more pictures soon.

Love,
Nick, Amy, Evan and Wyatt

2 months old

We had Wyatt's 2 month check up yesterday and he is following Evan's foot steps. Big boy!

15 3/4 head - 51%
13lbs 12.5oz 91%
23" long 54%

His doctor said Wyatt doesn't miss a thing when she was examining him. We are so blessed to have two healthy boys.  They keep us on our toes and we wouldn't have it any other way.

Here is Wyatt with Elephante at 2 months

Evan had to get in on the pictures too

Here is one of my current favorites of Wyatt's. So smiley!

My Aunt Nancy and Aunt Char came to visit and spend time with us from Wisconsin. They loved and fought over Wyatt and Evan equally:)  It was great to have them visit.

Making cookies with Evan, Great-Aunt Nancy and Aunt Susan at Grandma Lois' house.  

Take care!

Love,
Nick, Amy, Evan and Wyatt

Baptism, dentist and thanksgiving

Evan had his first visit to the dentist. He did awesome! Evan climbed in the chair opened up and let them literally clean his teeth like you and me. Chocolate toothpaste, the swirly thing and rinsed with water. Then he let her floss his teeth! We were all shocked an amazed. She said she doesn't have 10 year olds that do that well.

Then he picked out a toy from the treasure chest. Basketball maracas of course.

We also had wyatt's baptism last weekend. He decided that he would talk/yell the whole time and make us sweat. He did calm down after we got him a bottle. There is always one in each bunch, we were it.

Wyatt with his Godparents Bill and Caitlin

 Grandparents at baptism

Wyatt with Aunt Caitlin his Godmother

We had a great thanksgiving with my family this year. It is very nice to have my famil so close.  Here is Nick and Evan on Papa Dave's tractor.

Love
Nick, Amy, Evan, and Wyatt

6 weeks...half way done

I love being on maternity leave with Wyatt. The only sad part is that we are half way done now. He is such a good baby. Now if he would stretch out his eating habits we would be in good shape. He eats every 2-3 during the day, and at night he has gone 4-5, but not consistently. We will get there.

We had the boys pictures taken last weekend so here we go.

TACKLE! 

Love,

Nick, Amy, Evan & Wyatt