Visit with Santa

I had been dreading taking Will to see Santa because a) I knew he wouldn’t be cool with sitting a stranger’s lap and b) I didn’t want to deal with the long wait that it would take only to have him freak out. But I wanted the pic, so we took him to Bass Pro Shop in Rockwall. It wasn’t too bad. It was pretty crowded but still only took us an hour from the time we got there to the time we were finished. Not too bad. While he clearly was not a fan of being plopped down into Santa’s lap – but he did much better than I expected. He didn’t totally freak out. Sweet boy!

Merry Christmas!

15 month Stats

Can you believe that this little cutie is 15 months old?!? It is true.

We went for his 15 month check-up on Friday. He had an ear infection, which was a bit of a surprise. He hadn’t shown any signs other than a runny nose. Now the nose has gotten worse and he’s been a little bit more of a stinker than usual. I may call and see if we need a different medicine.

Stinker. Yes, I said it. My adorable, precious, sweet little boy can be quite the stinker. I am told that comes from my husband’s genes, ah-hem. Anyway, he can throw the most impressive fits for no reason at all. Is this a phase? I always heard about the terrible two’s and how bad the 3’s can be. Honestly, I’m scared. Ok, it really isn’t that bad. He’s still super sweet and a ton of fun. But it is taking some getting used to when he melts down. Maybe we’re just having a rough week. He’s been drooling a lot – maybe more teeth? He already has 12, though. We’ll see. It is usually when he’s screaming that I can see that he cut teeth, so that’s a plus, I guess. :)

The stats, oh yes. That’s what this post was about.

Height: 31” (50%)

Weight: 19lbs 8 oz (less than 3rd%)

Head: 45.5 (10%)

Height and weight %’s about the same as at 12 months. Apparently his head is not growing as fast. Dr. said it is fine for his small frame. He told me to cut back on the milk I give him in hopes of him eating more food. Need to put some weight on that boy. Dr. wasn’t really that worried about his size. His vocabulary is still pretty small and the doctor said that was fine, too. As long as he is understanding us, there is no need to worry. And he understands us, for sure. There is a big range for his age. So he can pretty much say the following: daddy, mama, cheese, cookie (don’t ask how he knows this), mowa (more), hi, moo (moon), coooo (for me trying get him out of the fridge by saying “its cold” with a shiver). I may be forgetting some. He’ll randomly clearly as day something we’ve just said. Which is weird and surprising when it happens. But he’ll only say it once, so I don’t think those count. He does the monkey sound frequently and I’ve been getting him to ho-ho-ho when I talk about Santa. So, he’s definitely learning and picking up things. Every week is something different. We’re working on body parts. He definitely knows nose, foot, and tummy. The others are hit or miss. What will be his next trick be?

Missing my Men

How cute are these two? I found this picture on my phone as I sat today in a very, very enlightening (or really boring, I can't remember) training class. I am in Orlando, FL and I am missing my husband and my son! :( This adorable picture just made me miss them more. This was taken at the doctor's office at Will's 12 month check-up. Sitting at the doctor's office gets rough for a little one and Kevin found a way to entertain the little guy. They make me smile. Can't wait to see these two when I get home tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Dylan!

Happy Birthday to my sweet, sweet nephew! Today he turned 4! We love you so much Dylan Wayne! We can't wait to celebrate at your party tomorrow. Thank you for being the sweetest, cutest little boy an aunt could want. Will looks up to you and wants to do everything you are doing. You are so sweet and loving to him. I know you are thinking about being 5 next, but slow down with the growing! It is going fast. Let's enjoy a fun year of you being 4! Love you Dylan!

PJ’s & a blankie

I just think Will in his pj’s is just the cutest. I love the one piece pj’s but I also love when his feet stick out. These pj’s are fantastic!He still isn’t great at letting us read to him. He won’t sit long enough for that. But, he does loves to play with books, so I guess that is a start, right? I don’t think I’ve blogged much about his love for his blankie. Really I should correct that – his love for any blankie. He is not particular. He just loves blankets. It is so funny. I was (and still am) the same way. He must have his blankie for bed time and when we pick him up out of his crib he points and demands that we get the blankie, too. He’s really funny about it. I totally get it, though so I usually oblige.This was just funny. He walked up to me with the ball in his mouth and thought it was hilarious. I started laughing and then he started laughing more. Cute kid. Christmas PJ’s!Right after I took the above pic he decided to climb up on the fire place. Oh. good. grief. Please don’t be a climber! We spent some time playing in Will’s room last night. Daddy was giving him lessons on how to properly wear a ball glove. And daddy was showing him who’s boss. Daddy was also working on his throwing skills. Not bad form for a 14 month old!

Thanksgiving Recap

Thanksgiving was great this year. We hosted at our house and we felt like full on grown-ups! It was a good feeling to have our family over at our house. This year it was me, Kevin, Will, mom, Dustin, Tricia, Dylan, Justin, Charles, Addison, Ian, Jeff, Daneille, and Kayse at our Thanksgiving lunch. The ladies went shopping on Friday morning and had a successful trip. The guys got in lots of football watching. Oh and I redeemed myself by winning Rummy! I never ever win games. I actually won. (Just making sure that was on record). :) Unfortunately, I didn't take a single picture of Thanksgiving.

I wanted to stop and make sure I journaled what I am thankful for this year. I am so very blessed and there are times (regrettably) that I seem to forget that. Here are just a few things I want to stop and remember.

- Will. It goes without saying that I am beyond thankful for him. He is happy and healthy and the sweetest little guy in the world. He is a joy to watch grow and develop. He is funny and he has the cutest smile. He is now saying Hiiiii and Da-dee quite a bit. He walks everywhere all the time and is pretty quick when you're chasing him through a store. He's simply amazing. I am more than proud to be his mommy.

- Kevin. I have a wonderful husband who treats me way better than I deserve. He is more than patient with me when I'm certifiably insane and loves me for some unknown reason. He is my partner in life forever and doesn't give up on us when things are tough. I am so thankful for him.

- My family. We are close and I am so thankful for that. I am so thankful that one of my brothers lives just over 2 miles away and that my other brother might be moving here in a few years. I have a mom that has been more than helpful with Will and loves on him so much. We're all crazy but we love each other and are each other's biggest fans.

- Our house. We have a great house. It isn't exactly decorated but it is home. I love it. I appreciate it so much. It is in a great neighborhood with a great school and we have some great neighbors. I want Will and any future siblings to grow up here and always know it as their home.

- My flexible job schedule. I never thought I'd be so thankful for my job. There are times that it seems to downright stink. But I have been able to do a flexible arrangement in a reduced capacity and it is something I don't take for granted. I get to both work and spend time with Will. For that, I am very thankful.

- Health. It is simple and obvious, but so many people have so many struggles in this area.

There are so many, many things I have to be thankful for. My life is good and I hope I stop more often to realize that. There are so many people out there that have huge burdens to bear. I am so thankful for my life.