Life Lessons

Jeff has been asking me what I want for my birthday this year. Well it has taken me forever to think of something. Being a wife and mom I am always thinking about what I can get him or the kids. I finally came up with something, a new jacket. So today I decided that Cade and I would go looking around to see if I could find one that I liked and that would fit now and in three weeks when I have the baby. The first two stores were no success, so I thought I know I will stop by Academy and look. We barely get into the store and back to the area where they keep the jackets when Cade starts screaming bloody murder. Now then I must admit in my premommy life when I was at the store and would see a screaming kid I would think, "Why isn't that mom comforting that poor thing." However, kids have a way of changing you in more ways than one. Today I quietly pushed the basket to the front and told Cade it was ok and that we were going home. The looks I got from the few people I passed in the short distance to the front of the store were awful. And considering most of them were older women you would think they would understand. When we got to the car of course Cade immediately stopped crying and I felt very frustrated. One I didn't get to go shopping and two I was trying to get him out without bothering anyone. As soon as we get home I sit down to catch my breath. Cade comes running up to me and crawls up in my lap with a huge smile and hug. All the frustration drains from my body and I feel complete happiness and love. So, with this being said, "I am so sorry to all the mommies I might have questioned in my premommy life." I will now not only have more patience with Cade when I am out shopping I will also be more understanding of the mommy dealing with the screaming child, and I hope that you will too! ;)

The One who goes Unrecognized

I originally started this page for Cade and Caylee. However, today I feel that there is someone who deserves some recognition. That is my husband. When we both worked out of the house we split household chores 50/50. Then when we decided that I would stay home I took on all of the household chores. (Well we still shared the mowing.) Here lately I have not felt at all like myself. I have had some really different things going on with this pregnancy that didn't happen with my first. That being said, my husband has truely been my knight in shining armor. Jeff has always treated me like a princess but here lately not only has he been pulling his work schedule, he has also done loads and loads of laundry and dishes, cooked meals, and taken on several of the daily things that I usually do for Cade. I don't know what I would do without him. I am very fortunate to have him as my husband, and I hope that he knows how much I truely love him. So, this post goes out to my husband. Thank you for all you do, I love you so very much.

Mommy Brags

Ok I know that when I say this the first thought is that I am his mom so of course I think that. So I am not only going to brag on my little prince I am also going to prove it through a couple of examples. MY LITTLE BOY IS THE SWEETEST KID IN THE WORLD, AND I KNOW THAT ONE DAY HE WILL GROW UP TO BE A VERY LOVING AND COMPASSIONATE MAN. HE WILL MAKE SOME GIRL VERY LUCKY. Ok that being said, here is my proof. This week Cade has been coming up patting my belly saying "Baby" and then he lays his head on my tummy and says "awww." I am just hoping we can transfer those actions to the actual baby when it gets here, lol. Example number two, Mommy's get ready this one will melt your heart. The other day Jeff and I took Cade to the park. I was sitting on the steps of the playground equipment. Then right in the middle of playing, Cade stops what he is doing runs over to me, lays his head on my shoulder, and hugs me. I know the tears started flowing (mine not his, haha). I looked up at Jeff and said, "Oh he loves me." Then as he starts to run off he comes back, lays his head back on my shoulder, hugs me, and pats me on the back three times. I will treasure that moment along with many more for the rest of my life. Example number three. As some of you know Cade runs around saying, "you dada" well lastnight after a ride down the street Jeff is carrying him in the house, and when we get to the porch he looks at me and says, "you momma." I tell you after this week I am going to need a heart transplant because mine is literally melting away. I thank God for him everyday and can't imagine my life without him. I am so blessed to have him and can't wait to see all the treasures Caylee will add to my life as well.