Sorry, it's been awhile.

So many things have happened since I last talked to you. We made a little trip to the river for July 4th. It was so good to get out of town and be around W's family since we don't get to see them often. W loved swimming naked in the river and riding the horses. He has laid claim to his horse. His name is Everyday.
W is now also in his terrible twos. I keep asking my mom if it will get any easier and she keeps joking with me and telling me in 16 years it will be better. I tell her I need to know if yes will ever become a part of his vocabulary or will everything be no. I really can't complain though it hasn't been too bad yet. W is talking (and singing). This has become his favorite thing to do at night. To wake up and sing and not want to go back to sleep. Oh and he wants you to sing with him. He keeps me on my toes. (I am trully exhausted all the time. I just throw on some makeup to cover up all the circles and dark spots.) My favorite time lately has been in the morning when I am leaving and he says "Kisses, mommy, kisses." Grabs me around the neck and lays one on me.
W got to spend some time with my parents this summer. He had a blast. They went swimming almost everyday and he got to spend some time with his favorite cat, Aggie and one of his favorite dogs, Betsy. I can't quite describe what's it's like to see him with my dad. They have a relationship that no one else has. They both adore each other.
W also got moved up in his class at daycare. It is so fun to come home with little things that they have made that day. He has begun to share though. This isa big step for the little one.
W and I are good. Just trying to keep up with W. Hopefully some pictures will follow next week. Have a blessed weekend.

Hooray

for POAs that get completely checked off. SSSOOOO...the weekend was a great one. W and I actually fingerpainted on Friday night b/c he couldn't stand (temper tantrum) to wait until Saturday to use them. Oh the picture is beautiful. On Saturday I finally found a neighborhood park for us to go to that I don't have to be right underneath him the whole time. We ran. We threw the ball. We slide down the slide w/ our sippy and ball. Oh it was good times by all. The best part of my day was that w laid back on his diaper bag (which is fashionably houndstooth) in the shopping cart and let me shop while he read his books. Sunday was scrupmtuous to say the least. As usual Aunt B had a spread. Family time was good as well as nap time. It was good fun for all involved.

This past weekend

Okay, so this wasn't last weekend, but the weekend before. Yes w tongue is up in the bottle. I couldn't resist. I had to have a Dublin Dr. Pepper after a day of antiquing it with mom.

W. Loves. Horses. Can you tell? We don't get to see hubby's family that often, but when we do we make the most of it. We did a little horseback riding, a little laughing, a little good eating, and a little drinking. (My absolute handsdown favorite wine is made from a winery in Mason called Sandstone Cellars. http://sandstonecellarswinery.com) It's the V (#5). We always have to go get some. This time we got two bottles. I'm happy. It's always good to see his family. Oh yeah, W and W also helped move cattle. Both boys loved it. It's fun to watch W when he goes back home and is working on the ranch. I know he misses it.

So last night...

I made manicotti. And w loved it. Let's just say he kept asking for more. (He ate more than I did). He was a mess. He loves any kind of pasta. So after all his food was now on him. He went straight to the bathtub. I turned around to look at him while I was running the water and just start laughing because I see this really fat belly and skinny arms and legs. Picture the full body profile of the cutest baby that you have ever seen. Imagine them naked with a protruding belly and you would have w. It was hilarious. So I ask him "What are you doing?" He runs and jumps over into the bathtub. I thought I was going to have to rescue him. He also LOVES water. When I say LOVES I mean almost more than w and me. Not really, but you get the picture. He was swimming in the tub last night. He lays on his tummy and laps up the water. Kinda funny. So that was our night.

Wollybooger...

So when we (my sis and me) were little on Saturday mornings while lazily laying in mom and dad's bed watching tv our family did this thing called wollyboogering. You basically count to 3 and tickle the heck out of the other person until they can't take it anymore. Anyways, maybe our fam was a little crazy when we were younger. I don't know. We (W, W, and me) have begun this tradition. SO....this morning while we were counting to 3...Let me dialogue it to you.

W and me: 1...
Werner: STOP...
Us: 2...
W: HUSH...DON"T
Us: 3...
W: NNOOOOOOO...
Us: WOLLYBOOGER...

Anyways there was laughter. BUT, it has me wondering. Does he get told hush alot at daycare? Are there other things to come? (Oh, I know there are) Should I be worried about this? Maybe it's just the mom in me.

Today has been good...

in so many ways.

1. I got a raise!! (Praise to God on this one. Been praying about this. I know that money should not matter but with a little one at home every little bit helps.)
2. I got complimented on what a good job I have done in this position. (Compliments are few and far between in my position)
3. I got to hang out with big W during my lunch.
4. It's a beautiful spring day in Texas.
5. I have the love of so many wonderful people in my life.
6. Relying on Him is wonderful. He does provide when we least expect it.

Wow!

So yesterday...
Me: Did you have a good day?
Werner: YESS!! (and a look up)
M: We need to go to the grocery store okay?
W: Okay!!
M: We need to get some chicken.
W: Chicken?!
M: Yes, chicken.
W: Okay.

And this morning...
W: Good morning.
M: Good morning!
W: Kisses and hugs??!!
M: Yes, you can get kisses and hugs. (Proceeded with lots of kisses and hugs from mom and dad. And some bursts of laughter.)

This is what it's all about. This is a crazy and fun life right now.

Gave in

I finally gave in and created a blog. Enjoy!