First Time with Cereal

The doctor reassured us at the 4 month appointment that it was time to start Ford on cereal. I'm not so sure if Ford is in agreement. We have tried giving him cereal several times since in about half a dozen different ways and the consensus is the same each time. He HATES it! Poor Big Boy. He is just so used to an all liquid diet. Don't worry, we'll get there at some point.

 

He is saying "mommy, paleasse don't give me anymore of that stuff!"

He would much rather chew on his hands any day.

4 Months

Since becoming a mother I have heard many other mothers talk about having boys and how special the bond is and how they just do something to a momma's heart. After I had Olivia I thought those people were crazy. I love Olivia with every inch of my body and felt an instant bond with her the moment the doctor layed her on my chest. But, I agree, having a boy is different. I don't love him any more or less, or bigger or smaller, or wider or deeper than I do Olivia. It is just different.

My, oh my Ford is already 4 months old. He is really starting to show his personality and become his own little person. I think he is going to be very layed back and easy going. He has started smiling a ton. He will smile at anything or any face you make at him (which makes it really easy to get a good picture of him). He has also started reaching for his toys, sitting up in his bumbo seat, cooing at the toys on the floor gym and even noticing the dog and his sister more. He nurses every 3 hours during the day and goes anywhere from 8-12 hours at night. He has even started sleeping in a sleep sack instead of being swaddled. He still loves his swing, his ninny, his lovies, and to be rocked before bed time.

We went to the doctor this morning and he weighs 16lb 2 oz which is in the 75% and he is in the 95%  for length. Big sister better watch out, she won't be the bigger of two for long. Ford has 2 pounds to go before he weighs what Olivia weighed at one year. This big boy is such a joy and has made our family feel much more complete. 

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.:)

8 years....

On this very day 8 years ago I married my best friend, soul mate and the person I wanted to spend forever with. It was a beautiful day! The ceremony was outside under huge Oak trees and there was a nice breeze in the summer air. The sun was just making its way down and put a golden haze that made its way through the tree branches. All of our family and closest friends were there to share this special moment with us as entered the covenant of marriage.

We, like any other couple, have had our ups and downs, times where we agreed to disagree and sometimes have probably wanted to jump out of this promise. BUT we have also had some of the happiest days that we NEVER could have even imagined 8 years ago. Two beautiful children later I love this man way more than I did 8 years ago and look forward to the many more to come. Sometimes I have to pinch myself to make sure this is MY life I'm living and not someone else's. I am one lucky girl! Thank you, Lord for blessing me so abundantly.


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