Nap time is getting shorter and shorter...

Nap time is getting shorter and shorter.. along with my patience lately. Wyatt has been in a whiny definite mood now for a while, and I am just sick of it. I hear myself repeat, " No one likes a whiner..." over and over. Today we went our sweet friend Jay's house after he has been down out with surgery and Wyatt is awful. Embarrassing. My job is to take care and raise to respectful kids and I cannot even control one at the age of 3! AHH! Poor June was having a good time with her sweet friend Anna, and we had to leave early bc of her brother not listening and whinnying so much it was starting to make me crazy! I hope I am not the only one going thru this with a toddler, I just hope we take care of it soon! And yes, I have tried ignoring it, reasoning with him (it works on Brock), timeout, the spoon, leaving friend's houses early (which is more punishment on me than him!), no TV, etc. I know there is a problem, but it makes me crazy not to be able to fix it immediately!

So, today he is at the bar coloring in his Cars book, and the reason he is at the bar is because Emily June cannot reach him. Can you see why now? Apparently, he dropped the blue marker. I asked EJ, " Do you have a marker?' She looks at me with her sweet voice and shakes her head," No!" Oh, and yes she also found the puffs and decided to make herself a snack.. messy girl. No wonder all I do is clean!

Wendesday playdate

Hudson, Wyatt, and Jake

June loved flying the airplane

sweet bug, hanging off the side

Wyatt taking his turn

Wyatt inside the cockpit

Wyatt and June.. pilot and co pilot

June and Jake lost in the flowers

I love my future MIL

June and Andy having a good time. Andy was not too sure about this, but June was all about it!

DAvis giving June a sweet hug

Why is my child all of the sudden scared of everything? Is this normal? Wyatt is so scared of things.. yet my second child is fearless. Today we had a successful playdate at CAF.. The only problem was Wyatt was scared teh planes were going to start up and take off. Seriously, I tried to reason with him and say, " I would never put you in danger, or on a runway with planes that were taking off and landing." Reasoning does not work with my child! Depsite his fears, we had a great time with Jake, Hudson, Davis and June even had another girl to play with.. sweet Andy. It was nice to get out of the house and do something different, even if they do not fully understand yet. They were more interested in the cats that live in the airport hangers, than the actual airplanes, but whatever enteretains them! Next time we might just go to Pet Smart!

Thank you Daniel Crabtree.. Happy Memorial Day

RIP

The workout was 50 pullups... (see zach on the bar in the background) run 400, then 21 Thrusters (the bar I have then pushing it over your head) back to running 800M, then another 21 thrusters, 400 meters, and finally 50 pullups. Pullups are so hard for me, so it takes me forever... but a good feeling when you are done!

Zach smoked me... he is doing really well and super competetive!

I am a few days late, but mainly bc my fingers have been unable to operate.. just like the rest of my body! Monday we did a "hero" working in honor of a fallen solider. Crossfit has several hero workouts and you know when it is a hero day you cannot complain, and you have to finish. This workout was dedicated to Army Sgt. 1st class Daniel Crabtree who was killed in Al Kut, Iraq on Thursday June 8th, 2006 when a roadside bomb exploded next to his vehicle during a combat patrol. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, his daughter, Mallory, and his parents, Ronald and Judy Ann Crabtree. So many times we let holidays pass by and never think twice about the meaning and what our soldiers are doing for us. I am so thankful to all the families that has sacrificed for our freedom. This workout was particular hard for me, today I am at my mom's house soaking in a bath tub. My body is in pain. Everytime I raise my arm, I think about Daniel and his little girl he left behind who will never have the opportunity to know her Daddy. Sounds crazy, but this Memorial Day made me really thankful.

SO, since I cannot move literally... I have been a bad mom today. I had the best intentions of getting out, going on a walk, to the park, then a picnic back home. I can say we made it to the park for 30 minutes. I feel a little guilty laying on the floor..allowing the kids to watch TV while I pray for nap time so I can rest too! Pathetic! So today I hope to put together a list of Wednesday playdates this summer... we are going to have to be creative and make sure we are out of the house and away from the TV!

First week of Summer fun for the Doss family

Wyatt thinking he is a baby in the baby swing

The sweet face of my three year old!
Emily June trying to do a somersault

June and Wyatt being sweet
Miss Pris.. all girl!


Summer fun already in the pool

What a week. This was our last week of CDO.. I am more sad than anyone. More so because I am selfish... I really enjoyed the time with June and running my errands... one child is so much easier than two when you are at Target or HEB. I am also sad because Wyatt has such a good time and the program is so good, but we will look forward to next year with new teachers and new friends. The good news is we are blessed because Wyatt has his best buddy at school who lives literally once street over. Not to mention, June is so active now, that I really have to work at keeping things interesting at the house. They both love to go outside and play, see new things and always up for an adventure. So, I need to get the play date list going.

This has been a long week..My Aunt lost her husband suddenly on Saturday, it really makes you think how precious time is. He was going thru chemo and doing fine.. then all of the sudden it was a scene from ER where he is flat lined on the table and we lost him. My Aunt is strong, but I know heartbroken and in disbelief. Monday and Tuesday my Dad went thru his round of test to see if he is still doing alright with his cancer.. we will know something in two weeks. I know he is still in pain everyday from his radiation, but never complains or shows it. Tuesday was a bad Mom day for me.. one of those I am not proud of. I lost my patience way to early in the morning.. and the day went on and on. I have to say Wyatt is really testing me and the boundaries. There is nothing like playing at a friends house and your child throws an all out fit leaving or tells you in front of people, "I am talking, leave me alone!" Really what do you do? At home he would of gotten a spanking with the spoon (yes, I spank) or serious timeout.. depends on my patience and the point in the day! At someone else's house, I tried the "look" the strict talking to and time out. It gets me nowhere, so I guess I will start carrying the spoon. It seems to be the only things that works, and I hate that. The other part is Emily June picks up on everything Wyatt does!
Wednesday was better, we played outside all day and Jenn, Brock, and Hudson to keep us company.. adult talk finally! We may only get a few sentences in or start a thought and finish it next time we see each other, but it is worth it!
Today was great. This morning we played with Jay, ate with Meema, and had Brock and Hudson over for late afternoon play date and pizza. I am grateful for good friends.

Lately, I have the best intentions to start sewing, so my mom and I went to Hancock's to get an "easy" pattern and fabric. The idea sounds like so much fun, the execution.. not so fun! I cut out the pattern, and started sewing. I thought I was doing great until I realized my Eazy 123 pattern is not so easy. I sewed the arms together. Which means I have to start over. Once I finish my Easy 123 patten I will post it.. but it may be a long while!

I want to keep Laura in my prayers who had surgery this week on her foot, she had an assist that needed to be removed and is in pain. Her Dr told her to keep her foot up.. seriously with 3 kids under 3 that is not going to happen. Also, Wyatt's friend Jay and his sister Anna are having surgery tomorrow as well. And Aunt Nanny... Please keep them in your prayers!

Happy Birthday Wyatt!

Wyatt really got into everyone singing "Happy Birthday!"
After the party...opening presents
June inside the bouncy.. debating to go down the slide.
Kasey and Anna

Clara and Brock being silly.. playing "mommy and daddy!"


Jen being "Octomom!" and thre are only 5!


Sweet Turman and June bug
Cake


Jay and Wyatt
Emily June trying to keep up with her brother
What a cute family... just missing sweet Elizabeth
Brock with a killer smile!

Wyatt is 3! Hard to believe, it seems like yesterday when I was in labor for 23 long hours. I had no idea how rewarding being a mom would be at that time... and it just gets better and better! Today, was the big birthday party and also the one time it decides to rain in Midland. It literally has not rained in months and months.. so we cannot complain about the rain! It did not stop the fun, we had a great time inside and outside. Papa rented a big train bouncy for the kids and it was a slippery, wet, mess.. but a lot of fun! Thank you to all the special friends and family that celebrated with us. Oh, and we are potty trained ( for the most part..so that is the best present for mommy!)

Fabulous, wonderful, fun weekend!

Emily and I enjoying the boat ride...

The happy couple.. I have never in my life scene Chad so happy. We love you Alicia and so excited for the two of you.. soon to be three!! YEAH!

Sitting in the "catch" chair... When you catch a fish, you sit here for hours trying to reel your fish in.. sometimes you battle a 4-500 lb fish for 4-5 hours of straight fighting.

So sweet!

Happy Mother's Day Mom! You are the best.. and obviously enoying yourself here!

The super gracious hosts who take care of everything to make sure we had only the best time!

Sweet cousins having a great time inside.. This is Sara and Baby Chad.

My second mom and my Emily

Chad, Reed and Mom

Can I begin with Wow! It has been three years today... (Wyatt's birthday is today!) that I have gotten away for a girls only weekend! Why did I not do this sooner?! It was so relaxing, so rewarding, and so uplifting. I have known my best friend Emily since we were 4, when we were younger we were inseperable. Her family is my family. We would called each other every day before school and matched.. or planned it out the night before... I have always said I hope my Emily June will have an "Emily" in her life. I have only the best memories growing up with the Elias clan and now we get to celebrate having another Elias... alright two! It does not get much better! Alicia will be our newest Elias family member on July 17 and we then will look forward to the arrival of another new Elias when their baby arrives in November.

The weekend was filled with love, laughter, and fun. Every year since we were about 5 or 6 we would take a float trip, canoe trip, or some summer adventure with the Elias family. As kids life was so much fun.. and I forgot just because I have kids now the fun should never stop! Emily and Ryan have a beautiful house across the street from the beach in Port A... the first night it was just 5 of us and we still all slept in the same rooms so we would not be apart! Saturday, Alicia and her family came up and then Chad and Ryan came out to take us on a "boat" ride. Mom kept telling me she was a little worried about eveyone (15 people) fitting on the boat, but Emily forgot to tell me there is no just "boat" about it! Ryan does competitive deep sea fishing so it is a 40 ft boat with an two bedroom house basically underneath.. Which is perfect bc it has two bathrooms, AC, sat TV for the kids, and a kitchen to enjoy a few drinks. (nothing like nasty Deadlest Catch boats of what I would imagine.. when you talk about fishing.) Needless to say, it was a beautiful night, we cruised thru the bay and around the island.. there were so many dolphins and it is magical watching the sun set and moon reflect off the ocean. I feel so fortunate to be around people who love you unconditionally.. I know that is a blessing. It would not matter if we were on a canoe, tube or fishing yacht, it always turns out to be the best weekend of the year.. a weekend of positive fun and a lot of laughter. I am hoping to take the kids back this summer so they can play in the sand and enjoy the beach as much as I do.

Wyatt did turn 3 today.. can you believe that? We are celebrating his birthday next Saturday so that will be a good time with lots of fun and sugar!

Zach had the kids for the first time this weekend.. all weekend! I think it was just as good for him to have the alone time with the kids. I know they had a great weekend, filled with lots of activities and the best part.. when I got home the house was clean and my car was detailed. Happy Mother's DAy to me!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day.. I feel so blessed to be the mom of my babies.