Easter

Amy April 14th, 2010

Easter this year was fun.  Cam is at a perfect age to enjoy the whole process.  He loved dying eggs and was pretty good at it.  He then got to put Lightning McQueen stickers on them for which he thanked me profusely.

Then the next morning he was so excited that the Easter Bunny came that before he even got down the stairs he told me that the Easter Bunny needed to come back to his house so that he could thank him.  I am so proud of my boy’s manners!

Jax on the other hand also enjoyed everything, but especially the candy which he ate foil paper and all!

Dying Eggs

Checking out the goodies

Family Shot

hunting eggs

stay still Jax

Potty Training

Amy April 14th, 2010

Still hate potty training.  We backslid for a while, but Cam is getting better at it.  For the most part he wears big boy pants with just a few accidents here and there.  Except for #2.  #2 is still a problem.  He has actually pooped twice in the potty over the past 2 or 3 weeks and this is major progress.  Not as major as I would like, but I am learning patience.  We even have a program that if he poops 5 times he will get a Monkey Pillow Pet and if he poops 5 more times he will get a Dog Pillow Pet.  He has great grasp of the program and we have their pictures on the refrigerator, but so far only 1 mark.  I am sure we will get there soon, but I am tired of cleaning poopy pants. 

However, the other day I sent him inside to try to poop and pee in the potty.  Apparently he either stood in the bathroom and pooped or he had already pooped and I didn’t realize it.  Anyway, I went in to check on him and he had already put the poop in the potty and was standing at the sink washing out his underwear with soap and water and he was scrubbing them together like he had seen me do.  He was trying to clean up.  It was sweet.

Here is the most use we have gotten out of his potty seat.

Mom, a new hat!

3 months of updates…

Amy April 14th, 2010

I can’t believe that I have neglected this so long.  Anyway, let’s just jump into updates.

 

Cam’s Black Eye

At the end of January, the boys and I surprised Mike in H’ville for lunch.  We went to Cracker Barrel and had a great lunch, until…  Until, as we were leaving, Camden, excited to see something, took off behind me and tripped on a guy’s feet and flew face first into a ceramic pot holder.  Or as he tells it, some girl kicked him and made him fall.  Everyone rushed up and were very helpful, probably afraid we would sue, and gave the boys big lollipops, which Cam liked and still talks about.  It was a pretty deep gash, and I probably should have gotten a stich or two, but I didn’t.  Scars are sexy on guys, right.

 

More Snow

In February we had even more snow and this time Cam and Mike made a snowman, or a snow blob with a hat…  :)

 

Washing the Car

In March we finally had nice weather and the boys got out and washed the cars.  Jax was very serious about his assignment, although he definitely liked “driving” the car better.

so serious!

still serious

vroom vroom

Trip to LC and Gulf Shores

In March, Mom and I and the boys also ventured down south for an extended weekend visit.  We first went to Lake Charles and spent the weekend with our friends at their beautiful lake house and we got to indulge in long missed local fare, both home-cooked, thanks Beth!, and eating out – Casa, Pronia’s, and Tony’s!

Next we spent a night in Orange Beach and the boys got to experience the beach.  It was beautiful weather, a bit chilly, but gorgeous nonetheless.  Cam got a bit too excited the first day and ran straight into the water where he immediately lost his footing in the uneven sand and the wave knocked him down.  He was soaked, I was soaked by the time I got him, and he was a bit overwhelmed.  He told me the water was dirty, since he drank some of it, but I told him that was just salt water.  The next day both boys stayed away from the water and just played in the sand.

sliding down the hill

sliding down the hill 2

running to the beach

let it snow, let it snow

Michael January 11th, 2010

This past Thursday we had snow.  We got around 2″ and it stayed around all weekend.  It has been COLD!  The boys got to play in the snow on Thursday and they had a blast.  They had numb noses and numb hands by the time we came back in.  And I’m not sure which book or show Camden has been watching that inspired him to make snow angels, but he made a good effort at making one on the driveway in about an inch of snow.  Then he insisted on making snowballs and throwing them at Mommy.

snow!

 

making snow angel

 

it's hard to walk in this stuff

 

wow, it's cold!

 

snowball fight!

workout resolution

Amy January 11th, 2010

after Jax’s recent checkup, he decided that he needs to workout more.  So here he is trying out our new Wii Fit.  Oh yeah, I’m supposed to be using it too.

Jax’s 18mo checkup

Amy January 6th, 2010

Today was Jackson’s 18 month checkup.  We all survived as I herded both boys by myself as we waited forever to be called back.  He passed with flying colors and continues to shoot up like a weed.  He grew 3″ in 3 months while only gaining about a 1lb.  I knew his pj’s got too small overnight.

His stats:

Height – 33″

Weight – 23lbs 14 oz

 

Cam at same age:

Height – 32 1/2″

Weight – 25lbs 4oz

Merry Christmas Eve!

Amy December 24th, 2009

The kids are napping and hopefully building up reserves for tonight’s festivities.  First we are going to the Christmas Eve service at church and then we are going to Gigi’s for stew, cornbread, coca coca salad, and vinegar pie – a long running Flowers Christmas Eve traditional dinner.  After that, presents!  And then home  to go to bed and wait for Santa.

Yesterday I got super Mom cudos.  I don’t get them often, so I am proud.  First off, Camden got up from his nap before I was finished wrapping gifts, so he got to pick out all of the ribbons on everyone’s gifts.  He then helped me tie them by holding his little finger on the middle of the ribbon.  Next we made cookies!  Gingerbread cookies!  He got to roll out the dough, cut out the cookies, and decorate.  He did a great job.  Jax meanwhile was confined to the playpen and PBS Kids.  I wasn’t super mom to him, but there’s always next year.

 

first you roll out the dough

first you roll out the dough

 

next you cut out cookies

next you cut out cookies

 

then, decorate!

then, decorate!

 

yummy

yummy

 

the one with four "eyes" has a boo boo on his forehead

the one with four "eyes" has a boo boo on his forehead

Jingle Bells, but no dashing through the snow

Amy December 21st, 2009

Mike and I keep laughing about this, so I thought I’d share with you.  Maybe you can relate and maybe you’ll get a giggle too.

Mike has taught Cam the song Jingle Bells – well, the chorus at least.  Apparently everytime he tries to sing the verse, Camden tells him that is NOT Jingle Bells.  All of this was unknown to me.  So on the way to church Mike suggests that we sing Jingle Bells.  We sang the chorus and then I proceed with “Dashing through the snow…”  Mike looks at me and says, “No, mommy, that is not part of the song.”   I just look at him and continue.  Cam from the backseat says, “Mommy, Daddy told you that is not Jingle Bells.”  Defeated, I give in. 

The other day as the kids and I were sitting at the table we were once again singing Jingle Bells.  I once again tried to do the verse.  Camden looking very frustrated says, “Mommy, Daddy and I KEEP telling you that is not Jingle Bells.  We KEEP telling you that.”  He just sounded so grown up and so exasperated that I giggle everytime I think about it.  Things in a toddler’s world are very black and white and we are not to forget that.

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, jingle all the way…

Christmastime

Amy December 21st, 2009

Christmastime….

The wonder and magic of Santa

The hope and love of Jesus

The laughter and innocence of children

The food and fellowship of families

The joy of giving and receiving

The smiles and kindness of strangers

The silly hats and accessories of our co-workers

The feelings of optimism and joy in the crowds

The magic, the hope, the joy, the season of Christmas

Happy Anniversary!

Amy December 21st, 2009

Yesterday was mine and Mike’s 6th anniversary.  We went to Nashville for a last minute getaway and are very gracious to Paw Paw and Maw Maw for watching the kids.  We didn’t do anything very exciting – we finished up Christmas shopping, watched TWO movies, slept late – but it was great to be together.

Being together is one of the great benefits of marriage.  Someone there for you.  Someone to listen to you go on and on about anything or nothing.  Someone to snuggle up with on the couch.  Someone you can count on.

And that someone for me is Mike.  He is a wonderful husband and I am so lucky.  I don’t know how he stayed on the market for so long, but I am glad that he did.  He makes my life easier and simpler and fuller.  He makes marriage easy.  And trust me, I have seen the other way so having an easy marriage is a big deal.  And he is an incredible Dad.  I cannot ask for a better partner in this journey and adventure of marriage and parenthood.

So….  six years and counting.  They have flown by!  We are so busy lately with two toddlers and Mike’s job that it was a really nice treat to get away for a couple of days and just enjoy each other.   During this hectic holiday season, try to find a little time for just you and your honey.  Tell him/her that you love them and appreciate them and never take anything for granted.

Happy Anniversary Michael!

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