Spaghetti Face

Hello Spaghetti... Wyatt loves spaghetti, but every time he eats it this is what I end up with. As a mom, it is sad that I do not feed it to him as much as he would like or I could for the simple fact of the mess! Jennifer M taught me that you can add veggies in the sauce and the kids never know the difference so I really should find an easier and cleaner way with spaghetti. Did I mention it stains everything too!!

I finally had time to read a book this weekend.. it has been a while since I had the chance to open and finish a book in 2 days... I forgot how much I like to read, despite the fact my reading time was at midnight to 2AM... so I sacrifice sleep! I read the Last Lecture, by Randy Pausch... it was a very good book taught me many lessons about what I could maybe should be doing. Two things that really stood out were the fact that he said he was glad to know that he had time to prepare for his death and leave videos and a legacy for his kids. This hit me hard, bc if I died tomorrow would the kids know who I am? So, I hope to start journaling my favorite memories and (maybe this blog is part of that)and specifics of what makes each child so incredible. The other lesson was his dad took he and his sister to the toy store and told both of them.."if you can agree on one toy to share, I will buy it." What a great idea... hopefully we will be able to use that in our situation with Wyatt and June (not necessary with toys, but everything.) The one thing that I did not agree with was the fact that he did not want to talk about his faith bc it "might offend people." I think this is the perfect opportunity for him to be able to show how his faith has gotten him to where he is and bc of that he is able to have this outlook on life. My opinion of coarse!

Well, the other fun thing this weekend was Zach and I were laying in bed SAturday night and the phone rang about 10:15... we were listening to the answering machine (bc we can never find the two phones in our house) and a lady from St Anns said "Vickie Doss, you are the winner of the new Ford Edge!" We thought it was a joke, I called her back and started jumping up and down! Who wins a car?! I never even won a cake at the cake walks! Actually, the credit goes to my mother.. Have I ever mention how incredible generous she is? She has always thought of others and the neat thing is it is so natural.. and true. She was in a co-workers office last week and saw the stack of raffle tickets... She asked him if he was going to sell them? He said " no, I just plan on donating the money." Mom said, "Well I buy some" and bought $20 worth- she put my name on them (yes, she still spoils me to this day!) and emailed me saying "good luck if they call you..." I laughed, deleted the email and went on. Zach had no idea so the phone call was a complete surprise. So off a dollar ticket, we won a car.. how cool is that?! Thanks mom...you are the best... not just bc of the car, but bc of who you are and your actions always amaze me! So, today we get to see and pay the taxes etc..

So, it was a good weekend overall!

Searching for Snails

Wyatt is very curious about bugs, animals, anything moving really...so today he found a couple of baby snails that he was amazed by. I tried to explain to him that the shell was his home...but he told me that he was "trying to get to his home." I guess that is a hard concept for a 2 year old.

Meanwhile, June found the dump truck and was right at home.. I think she is out to be a tom boy for sure.. I am not sure what would make me think this...she rips off her bows, shoes, only plays with Wyatt's toys and grunts like a guy?

8 months old and growing up so fast!

All girl...
Sweet baby
"No hands!"
Cute or what?!
"Mom, you are too big!"

I say this every month but it is so true.. "I cannot believe my baby girl is 8 months old!" She is getting so big and her little personality is really starting to come out. She is determined, just like my mother (her Mee-ma)! Zach and I call her the "pit bull," bc once she gets a hold of something or wants something..nothing gets in her way... just like June! She is now taking her brother's toys away from him (it has always been the other way around), eating more people food (even without teeth), and starting to stand up on her own. Way too early to start any of this! She is our little cuddle bug..she loves her mommy and daddy is not happy unless she is touching one of us. Zach and I are trying to embrace every minute bc we realize how fast it went by with Wyatt. She still adores her brother and follows him around everywhere. He is getting a little better over time and is not always so mean to her!

Wyatt is now 2 yr and 4 months... Everyone asks if he is potty trained yet...NO! We are going to conquer potty training the week of Thanksgiving...so please start praying for us now! I am going cold turkey- straight to underwear so that week will be devoted to him. We are already preparing... and I am not looking forward to this. ( I am doing this that week bc he is out of school and I can devote that week to him with Zach being home to help with June.. just in case you are wondering!)

He too is getting so big, his vocabulary grows everyday and he is so funny. Last night at dinner Zach and were talking and he looks over at Zach and says, "Daddy, you listen to Mommy!" He is all ears and picks up on everything..so watch what you say around him! He still has a passion for cars and firetrucks... he can tell you just about every match box car he has and loves to sit there and play with them, or be outside riding his cars!

I feel so blessed to have my kids and I am so thankful everyday. Sometimes we take them for granted... but I know how fortunate I am to have them.

Side note: Amy had her brain surgery yesterday at MD Anderson.. it was an 11hr surgery and everything went great.. She was alert last night and in good spirits.. they are confident it is not cancer. Thank you for the prayers, I know Don and Cheryl and the family appreciates it.

Back to Blogging....

My first black eye....

I have not blogged in a week and I feel like I have already forgotten what fun and cute things my kids have done or said...that is why I love my blog. Zach said I was getting addicted to blogging and doing it at night in bed was a problem.. I did not think it was, but I am trying to respect him so I have to wait until nap time now!!

This week has been good.. MDO is wonderful, Wyatt took his apple to school to make applesauce (he will not eat it at home, but somehow when you make it at school it taste much better!) I am trying to really watch what the kids eat and make June's food and keep Wyatt on a healthy meal plan. I did get lazy for a while and he was eating a lot of junk and I swear you can tell a difference in their attitudes with a better diet... not that we still do not have an attitude and he still refuses to eat 1/2 of what I cook him so I just put foil on it and warm it up for the next meal. Sounds harsh but what else do you do?!

Today he managed to make it all the way thru "church school" (CBS )without any injuries.. His eye really healed well, he did not get a big black eye , but did get a good green and purple bruise just in time for school pictures! I am posting a picture of Wyatt's first black eye, I am confident this will not be the last!

This past weekend mom and I took the kids to the airshow Saturday morning (Wyatt it terrified of loud sounds so we had to go with the show was not going on) and he enjoyed it, Brock and Hudson were out there too so that made it even better. The big attraction was not the planes, but the police car that they had and were letting the kids sit inside...that is until ours showed up! Before we know it Brock was on the CB, Hudson was typing on the computer and Wyatt found the sirens. The police officer told us originally "there was nothing they can do to hurt it" so all three boys jumped in and next thing we knew after they had figured out how to turn on everything, the police officers disconnected the car battery so others could play. (Apparently, they have never had to do that in the 3 years they have been coming!) Never under estimate the power of 3 toddlers and one police car! I cannot believe I did not take my camera but they were adorable. Once again, June observed everything from the stroller... someday she will catch up with them. We headed home and mom and I had the best time together Saturday afternoon getting pedicures and going shopping. I miss being an only child and having all her attention all the time! So I have to cherish the time we get without kids and husbands.

I do want to send out a CONGRATULATIONS to Laura.. she is having a little girl! Two boys and a girl.. perfect combo...and happy birthday to Caleb and Gracie this week!

Ouch!

This post is to be continued..... Today we went to CBS and after being there for 15 minutes I get called out of class by one of the leaders and she tells me to take my belongings. My heart sank.. she said "Wyatt fell, and we think you need to see his head... but not to worry bc they have been praying for him." What is suppose to go through a mom's head at that point?! I have come a long way, bc I did not freak out (everyone knows my kid is accident prone) but his poor eye had a goose egg the size of a golf ball right above his eye. They say if it swells out then that is fine... but the nurse told me to go ahead and take him to the Dr to make sure. Wyatt was acting fine the entire time...but still you always worry! He is fine, but I will make sure to post his shiner tomorrow! I have to say CBS has the most wonderful teachers who are so loving and caring. I am very thankful for that!

Four, Four, Four

I stole this from Janai's blog ...I thought it was cute.
A) Four places that I go to over and over: HEB, flat belly (smoothies), MDO (First Pres), Target
B) Four people who e-mail me (regularly): Dad, Mom, Jennifer M, and Laura
C) Four of my favorite places to eat: PF Changs, Cancun Grill, Wall Street, and Tin Star
D) Four places I would rather be right now: getting a massage, or facial, or pedicure, or on a beach relaxing!
E) Four people I think or who I'd like to respond: (fellow stalkers) Jennifer Y, Darby, Kristen D, Janai already did obviously!
F) Four TV shows I watch: Project Runway (bravo reality), Intervention, house hunters, Oprah

Wherever you go... I go... my buddy!

Eat this!

June is getting so big and it is happening so fast! She wakes up everyday and the first thing she does is look for her brother. She absolutely loves Wyatt and tries so hard to keep up with him. Today, she was determined to climb the rock wall and keep up with Wyatt outside. She did a pretty good job, needless to say, she is a very active 7 month old! Wyatt is getting better with her, but still has his moments. (As you can see, trying to get her to get the grass and trying to ride her!)