Big Boy

If you know our family very well then you would know that Olivia's nickname around our house is Tater. Hays gave her that nickname when she was all of 2 days old and it has just stuck. If you ask her what her name is she will either say Oyiyah (Olivia) or Tater.

Well, we were having a hard time coming up with Ford's nickname. Everything we came up with just didn't seem right for our little guy. So one day at breakfast I was talking to Olivia and telling her "you know how your name is Tater? Well, what do you think Ford's name should be?" With no hesitation at all she blurts out "BIG BOY" with great emphasis on the B's and a very long, drawn out "Y" at the end of boy (also in a very high pitched voice). So...Big Boy it is.

Here are a few pictures of our Big Boy and that he is.:)

Happiness...

Have you ever heard the saying "the days are long but the years are so short"? That is exactly how I am feeling in this season of my life. Some days, I think 5 o"clock (when Hays gets tackled at the door) will NEVER get here but then I take a breathe and look up and Olivia is already 2 1/2 and I think where in the world has time gone. These two really keep me on my toes, test my pateince (the bigger one more than the smaller one...right now), have given me grey hair (I am sure of it) and bags under my eyes, and there is not a clean inch in my house as I type this right now BUT I wouldn't have it any other way.

Do you want to know the best sound in the whole wide world? Children laughing. They really do bring so much love, joy and happiness...

Weekend Visitor

Our Nano came for a long weekend visit and we all couldn't be happier to see her. The initial plan was for her to come stay with the kids so Hays and I could have a one night getaway for our anniversary. Ford is still having some trouble taking a bottle so we all had fun with Nano and Hays and I went out for a nice dinner and massage while she was here.

This is how we all feel when it is time for her to go home.

We had such a great weekend! Hays and I were thankful to get away with just the two of us for a while and Olivia was beside herself to get to spend time with her Nano.

Thanks, Nano! We love you!

Potty Training Update

I guess the saying that it's easier to potty train little girls than boys is true. Last Monday morning we decided to make a go for it and haven't looked back....on the teetee part, that is. Olivia has not had one accident since th first day with the #1 part. Really, who wouldn't want to teetee in the potty when you get loaded down with treats afterwards. The first couple of days, we rewarded her quite a bit for a job well done, hence the HUGE cupcake in the picture below.

The #2 part (poopoo) is a different story. She did great the first few days but not so much the last few. I guess bigger things take more time. I just hope not too much more time. This momma is so tired of changing diapers.

This is what happens when you send a 2 year old to preschool with panties on and no change of clothes. She comes home in her very first "camo dress". I guess the pink bow kinda evens all the green out a bit.:)