We may get sued!!

Jeff and I decided to go get pictures made of the kids and a new family picture since we now have a prince and princess. We went to the studio and I must say it was quite an adventure. Cade was very wound up. He was all over the table and wouldn't be still. When it wasn't his turn he was at the photographers feet trying to check out the equipment or play with the props. I wrestled him through out most of the session until Jeff was nice enough to trade me. We got some really great pictures and they will be coming in soon. However, at the end of the session the old lady who took our pictures was having a hard time getting our order into the computer. While she was messing with that I was trying to tell Jeff something she had said earlier. All of a sudden I see Cade run up behind her and start slapping her butt. Oh yeah both hands one on each cheek. And he didn't just slap it once he was going to town. As my heart stopped and my face caught on fire I ran over and grabbed him, all the while apologizing repeatedly. I thought I was going to die. The lady just kept typing away and never made much of a reaction, but later I got to thinking about it and in today's time I am hoping that when we pick up our pictures she doesn't hit us with a lawsuit for sexual harassment, lol. Ah the joys of being a parent, I will laugh about this one for years to come. ;)

Being Held Accountable

After I had Caylee I decided to start loosing weight. I knew that Thanksgiving and Christmas were right around the corner so I thought that I would start out slow. I am watching what I eat and workout a few times a week. I had mentioned on fb that Cade was great at doing squats. He would watch me and the video and do some of the exercises with me. Family members and I had joked that it is easier to continue working out if you have someone to workout with you. However, I had silently thought, "It is cute and I love watching him but he can't hold me accountable. Not like an adult can. It isn't like if I skip a few workouts he is going to tell me to get off my butt and get busy." Oh how wrong I was!! I had falllen off the weightloss wagon this week and haven't worked out a single time. Lastnight I was cooking supper and he comes and hands me the box with the videos and workout bands. Then he runs into the living room and stands in front of the tv just waiting to get started. So, needless to say I am going to have to get with it, before my pint sized coach gets after me. ;) I honestly don't know what I would do without him.

It's Time for Bed

When I had Caylee a really good friend of mine (Kelly) sent Cade this cool toy that had blocks with it. He has played with it more than any toy he has. Tonight after we read Cade his bedtime stories I heard a noise in his room. When I turn on the hall light there he is with those blocks in his hands. When the light came on he runs over to his football rug and sits down with his blocks. I go into his room and tell him that it is time to go to bed. So, he gathers all his blocks up and starts to put them in his bed. :) I then clarify that it is time to go to bed to SLEEP, and that he can play with his blocks in the morning. I leave the room and not 5 minutes later I hear him again. This time he is in his bed but has his blocks in the bed with him. Haha. I tell him he needs to go to sleep and this time I put the blocks in the living room. It amazes me at how smart my little boy already is at the age of 22 months old. However, now that I think about it, it is kind of scary to think what he will try when he gets older, LOL. Anyways I thought it was a cute story and wanted to share.

Brotherly Love

When I was expecting Caylee I kept saying how Cade would be such a great big brother. He has always been so affectionate and sweet. Well as my due date got closer I started getting nervous. He had been the only child/grandchild for 20+ months. Would he be jealous, would he be resentful, how would he handle it?
The first week she was here I was in tears alot. He was so intimidated and overwhelmed he would have these little shaking fits, and it broke my heart. I felt so guilty, I had damaged my sweet happy little boy and I didn't know how to fix it. After the first week though he settled down and ever since he will love on his sister from time to time, and you can tell by his face that he is sad when she cries.
Well tonight confirmed it...he is an outstanding big brother. I was in the kitchen making cookies, Jeff had just fed Caylee and laid her on the couch to come into the kitchen. As soon as he walked in Caylee started crying. Well as most of you know Cade has a white tshirt that is his security blanket. He carries it all over the house and sleeps with it at naptime and night. We peek around the corner and there is Cade putting his white tshirt right beside Caylee, we watch a little longer and he keeps standing there gently moving the shirt closer to her face as she continues to cry. About that time he looks up and sees us watching so of course he runs off to start dancing.
My heart completely melted. Here is my beautiful little boy trying to help his sister by giving up the one thing that always comforts him. I know without a doubt now that I didn't damage my sweetheart by bringing another angel into our life, we are so blessed to have such sweet children!

Money well spent!!

This is a HUGE thank you to all of you who have given Cade money in the last 21 months. When someone would give him money we would put it in his bank. We weren't sure how to spend it. He has lots of toys and books. We for sure weren't going to use it on diapers or formula. We wanted it to be something special for him and not just blow it away on junk. Well as some of you already know last week Elmo Live was at the civic center. So, we used the money in his bank and took him to the show. He absolutely loved it. Through the entire show his eyes were glued to the stage. He would barely blink and never wiggled. We also got him a program/activity book that he can keep forever. After the show we got in the car and as we drove off we could hear him in the backseat singing the Elmo song. It was a special day for all of us. Thank you all for giving Cade this experience, it was definetly money well spent.

Two Cups

Ever since I was small I always knew that I wanted to be a wife and a mommy. I also knew that I wanted two children. I wanted a boy and a girl and I wanted the boy to be oldest. When I found out I was having Cade I was a basket of mixed emotions. Notice I said mixed emotions and not a basket case, there is a difference. :) Anyways I was so excited but also a little nervous knowing that I was going to have this little person that I was not only responsible for taking care of, but also teaching to do the right things, and to be a good person. Once he got here though my heart melted, and for the first time I not only knew but felt what "my cup runneth (sp) over" actually meant. And now not only do I have one little cup running over but two. Caylee is so sweet. I love having my own little princess. It is so fun to dress her up in those little tiny dresses and put bows in her hair. In pics she looks alot like Cade but in person she has her own sweet little face and her own little personality. Having her is everything I dreamed having a daughter would be. I hope that her and I will always have a close relationship, and that one day we will not only be mother and daughter, but best friends as well.

Dust Catcher

Yesterday afternoon Cade was standing at the front window. I look over and he has his arms up over his head grabbing at something with his little fingers. I think weird what is that boy up to now. I get to looking and realize that he is trying to catch the dust. Now before you say anything about my job as a housewife let me just say that Jeff and I had cleaned the day before. But you know when you are in the sunlight and it can hit the dust particles just right and it looks like it is snowing. Well that is what Cade saw, he could see all those tiny little particles floating down and was trying to catch them. I love to be reminded of childhood innocence. It brings a warm feeling to the heart.

Eskimo Kisses

When Cade was very small Jeff would hold him over his head and rub his nose to Cade's giving him Eskimo kisses. After watching Jeff do it I began giving him Eskimo kisses as well. I have now turned it into a game. I will pin Cade down and rub my nose to his saying, "Eskimo kisses, Eskimo kisses." The whole time he is cracking up with the sweetest smile on his face. Well tonight I was sitting in my chair and I had Cade sitting beside me on the arm of my chair. I kept whispering mommy loving comments in his ear and kissing his cheek. He sat really still smiling, and then he turns his precious little face to me, smiles, and rubs his nose to mine. So I go crazy giving him Eskimo kisses back. I LOVE how sweet and affectionate he is, and I hope that no matter how old or how cool he gets he will still let his mommy have those Eskimo kisses.

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.