I also got these new pacifiers. I wanted to wait a couple days to post about them to see what Cole would do with them, and I think we just might have a winner!! We have tried Nuks, Mams, and Gumdrops (like a Soothie) but he just prefers me! If he continues to like this paci, I might just have to go out and get a Tommee Tippee bottle, too. (We've tried the standard Gerber, Dr. Brown's, Born Free and Soothie bottles and he doesn't like any of them.)
I got a really cute new bag (purse/diaper bag) a couple weeks ago for $5 (clearance at Meijer), but it is all open inside, so it is hard to keep organized. I have two little bags organized inside and wanted something for the wipes and diapers (and changing pad) to keep together, too, so I picked this out. It is super cute and will be really nice for when I'm out and about and just need to change a diaper.
Here is my new bag. It is reversible to the solid orange side. There is one little zipper pocket inside (holds my quick find items- extra keys, phone, etc.) It came with the matching zipper bag (doy
, holds my mints, gum, chapsticks). Ellee's new pillowcases came in the pink cloth bag and it was perfect to throw into my bag since I was looking to find another little bag (holds my pens, nail file, etc). Then you also see my new diaper oranizer (holds diapers, wipes, and the changing pad- I 
it!) The rest of my stuff (sling, wallet, camera case, bag of crayons, treats, are "loose" in the bag. I do have a "diaper bag" with all sorts of pockets that I could use, but I wanted a change. I also like that with this size, I can throw Cole's blanket in on top, or a change of clothes, and everything still fits and fits over my arm nicely. 
I also stopped at Walgreens on my way home to pick up a few things. Caid has a bad cough and sore throat again (and has thrown up twice today, too, yuck) so I got some cough medicine for him. My purchases came to $8.63 with coupons, but I got back $5 in Register Rewards, and a $2 Pampers coupon. So, that's kinda like getting all this stuff for $1.63. Pretty sweet. (Oh yeah, and I saved $16.56.)
My parents had some business to take care of regarding their Kalamazoo house over the weekend, so we got to visit with them on Saturday. I am so glad they got to see some of Cole's smiles and play trains, puzzles, playdough, and with the new cars they brought, with Caiden and Ellee. They will be back up again in a few weeks, so I look forward to visiting again. Please continue to keep them in your prayers- for the house(s) to sell and that they will find jobs. Thanks!
Tony and Alison also came over to say hi. I'm sure my sweet nephew is getting cuter and cuter by the second. Isn't Alison carrying him so well? She is sooo cute!
I've been keeping my eyes out for an inexpensive double umbrella stroller, specifically for our trip out to DC at the end of April. Our double stroller is great but it takes up half the trunk space in our car, so for traveling for a week with a family of 5, we thought it would be nice to have more room. I was looking for something with a weight limit that would work for any 2 of our 3 kids and backs that recline specifically for the baby, but also convenient for a sleepy big kid. Anyway, I found one similar to this. It is missing a foot rest, but I contacted the company about a replacement part. The seats have a 35 lb weight limit, so I hope Caiden doesn't start packing on the pounds before our trip. (I'm really not concerned about that.
) In the pictures below, you can see that the seats recline and the sun shades can be used independently of each other. That tan pillow unfolds to cover up the mesh back for warmth if wanted. I'm happy with it. 
And just because he's cute... err... adorable...
And in other exciting news... Ellee peed on the potty for the first (and second) time this morning!!! She has pooped on the potty a few times in the past, but it appears she is finally figuring this potty thing out!!!
