Duckie Kimono

One of the great things about spawn number two is that we get to reuse a lot of stuff, thereby making said spawn much less expensive than number one.  Incidentally, although it is a moot point given that I have two boys, this is the reason I insisted on gender-neutral clothing and gear when I was pregnant with Liam.  Even if Ewan had been a girl, I would have been able to reuse everything.

Of course, gendered clothing and gear wouldn't really have stopped me.  We're currently borrowing a nap nanny from a friend and it doesn't bother me at all that it's pink...

Ewan loves the nap nanny since it keeps his reflux at bay.  We love the nap nanny because it saves our arms from cramps.

One of my favorite gifts given to Liam was a duckie kimono onesie.  I love the kimono style because it means no trying to pull clothes over a floppy head and the duckies are just cool.  As it turns out, I put my boys in it at about the same time.

Liam after his first bath and the last time he ever used a pacifier.

Ewan after his first bath.  I think I already packed the hat.  And not only is Ewan bigger than Liam was, we didn't give him his first bath until he was older.  Seriously, how dirty do newborns get?

The Mouse in Hawaii

As a little treat before Baby Brother arrived, we took Liam to Disney Aulani for the character breakfast.  It was a bit of trek out there, but that only served to make it feel extra special, since we don't normally spend more than half an hour in the car.

First, we had a chance to meet and greet with Mickey.  He was rockin' a pretty loud aloha shirt, but you know, he's the Mouse, so I guess you can't begrudge  him.

Liam was his usual circumspect self.

Goofy came over to our table, but Liam was in the middle of eating and wondering, "Really?  I've got food here, Goof..."

Minnie stopped by towards the end of the meal and Liam deigned to have his picture taken once again.

From the pictoral evidence, you'd think Liam merely tolerated the trip, but he actually had a fantastic time.  Since I was so very pregnant, the boys and Aunty Isabelle went to get the car while I followed, ready to be picked up at the front.  But I stopped by the gift shop and couldn't resist getting a Mickey pillow pet as a souvenir.  Now, we give the Mickey kisses at night and Liam can't sleep without him!