What a day...

As I was talking to Jenn today about my frustrations with the kids and how I feel like my mind is going to mush, she reminded me we have to stay on our toes to outsmart the kids. She did make me feel a little better, but some days I wonder if I will have any brain cells left by the time the kids get out of school. I mentioned earlier that Wyatt was doing better potty training.. I should of known not to say anything. She came home today and peed all over June's room.. meaning I have to wash ALL the sheets and bedding again. I am not a fan of laundry and I was so mad he did it, I could not even discipline him bc I knew I would say something I would regret! So, we are back on with potty training.. one step forward two big steps back.

I have learned a few tricks the last couple of weeks that have helped me.. maybe they will help you too. IT seems every Dr or nurse prescribes the nasty, white antibiotics for everything. Wyatt is usually pretty good with medicines, but this one is a huge battle. So, I got smart.. once I put the the medicine in the syringe, I filled the tip with chocolate syrup. So, he first tasted the chocolate then I squirted the rest of the medicine in. It works.. I am sure terrible on the teeth, but I pick my battles! Another thing is Wyatt's likes everything colored lately. If he will not eat his dinner, I use a drop of food coloring. So, This morning he had green milk in this cereal and blue mash potatoes for dinner. Who knew!

We have dogs... did anyone know that?!

My angel boy.. I just love that smile, it gets me everytime!

I love this picture.. June is dressed up and Wyatt is in his favorite outfit.. Cowboy boots and nothing else. Notice the big boy pants! YEAH!

The new bed...

The new bed in the morning.

Our dog Bleu (very confusing to kids when your dog is black and named Bleu... obviously before kids!)

Did you know we have a dog?! I feel so bad.. we actually have two and yes, sometimes I forget too. Why does that happen? These dogs use to be our life.. when we would go out of town we would hire someone come to the house to stay with them so they were not lonely. Now, poor things are kicked out of the house and in the backyard and lucky to get fed (not really, but I do feel bad they do not get the attention we use to give them) Blue and Tink are great with the kids and I could ask for better dogs around them. (I have never mentioned them on the blog, so I thought they should get some recognition)

Wyatt has finally made the transition.. he is officially in his big boy bed and LOVES it! He got a race car bed (despite the fact I hated the idea.. plastic furniture seems like a waste of money and I am not really a theme person.. but I lost to my mom and Zach and so glad I did) He asks to go to bed.. he will not get out unless you tell him too.. I think this is bc potty training as been such a nightmare, God knew I could not handle the up and down during the night too! Obviously, he entertains himself and this is how I find his bed every morning...filled with cars. I have no idea how he sleeps ..but he loves it.

We had a great weekend.. Zach was gone with the Sockers team both nights and my girlfriends were out of town to crash a play date at their house, but all in all it was good. We had a birthday party on Saturday morning.. Wyatt's friend Jay who lives so close it is great. They play well together and get in trouble together too! On Thursday at school, his teacher said he and Jay did have to go sit in their "cubbies" bc they both pulled down their pants and peed on the playground. Apparently, I forgot to tell Wyatt you can only do that in our backyard.. but I did not even care.. at least he did not go in his pants! Also, Aunt Dixie came in town so the kids always enjoy seeing her. June just sparkles at the hopes on day she will get her jewelry collections!

Potty training is getting easier.. thank goodness!

Wyatt and Dad enjoying the nice evening we had last night

She is ready to ride.. fearless and loves the loud sound it makes

My baby is going to be 3 in less than a month AHH!

Sweet girl....

Keeping up with Brother...

We are making progress potty training and we are well this week! Whew... a great week in a mommy's world. I think Wyatt got embarrased the park last Friday night when he had an accident in his pants (in front of his friends) .. since then we have been pretty darn good about going potty (except nap and at nights) YEAH! I am ready to throw a party to celebrate that. I was wondering what I was going to do bc I am the mean mom and told him he could not have his third birthday until he was potty trained. I was going to feel pretty bad if he turned three and I did not let him have a party. So that is solved.. we are having a party. The question in when?! I am going on a girls weekend the weekend of his birthday and mother's day so it might be a couple weeks late.. but I do not think he will know the difference! I cannot believe he will be 3.. that makes me so sad. For some reason 2 still seems like a baby, but three is full blown toddler.. and I hear 3 is challenging. I feel like June is on her way to turn three too, she does everything he does and does not want to be held back. She amazes me with her determination and lack of fear!

Zach and I had a great weekend with our supper club and spending time at home. The Sockers started up and are off to a good start, so if you are interested in going to any of the soccer games, we have tickets and would be happy to give them to you.. just email me. It is a lot of fun for the kids and parents (if you enjoy soccer!) There are two games this weekend so he will be busy again this weekend. I am very proud of him.. this all started off as his idea to bring in a PDL team and help unite the soccer associations here for the kids and seeing the first game and turn out was reality that it has happened. His true passion is coaching.

Road to Recovery... I hope!

I love that smile!

After getting up every three hours alternating medicine last night I have a new child today. Wyatt is feeling much better and has not had his high fever again. Now, June is feeling worse today and will not leave my side... but I had to admit I love the snuggles and sweetness when they do not feel well!

Today has been a good morning overall.. Wyatt's fever is down, Zach and I did the "hero" workout for crossfit, and two of the sweetest people found out they are expecting! Congrats Molly and Mike and Alicia and Chad!!!! I am so excited for you guys...

(The hero workout is a workout dedicated to a fallen soldier in Iraq. It is one of the toughest workouts, I think this is my first one to do.. but after you read the story of the soldier and his family left behind it motivates you to do your best. Right when you think, " I cannot do it anymore." You find strength in knowing someone died for our freedom. www.crossfit.com)

Not feeling so hot.

Wyatt woke up with a high fever and not feeling well at all. WE went to see my fav Dr and he said he had conjestion and a pretty bad ear infection (Same with June.. but she does not have the high fever.. yet). Today has been rough for my little guy, this afternoon it got to 105. That is high enough to scare me and call Dr N on his cell phone. A year or two years ago we would of been in the ER, I would of probably had a panic attack thinking about my baby's brain boiling at 105... But now we are managing it with medicine every 3 hours and warm baths.. I always thought it was suppose to be cool to bring the fever down, but the nurse told me warm?! I have been freezing my poor kids with their fever. June is not herself either, but she is trying to make Wyatt feel better. She wants to still be around him all the time... you can see Wyatt is just not himself.

Our Busy and Wonderful Easter Week....

Opening eggs and really excited about all teh surprises inside

June is getting into the Egg hunting as well, nothing holds her back!

Thursday we died eggs.. what a mess! Wyatt's face is blue from the eggs.

Saturday at the RC... June is not an Easter bunny fan!

My sweet babies

June loving on Sam

New accessory

My daddy...

The big boys... Ryan, Zach, and Holt

Sunday morning at Papa's house.

My dad and June

The best of the worst family pics...But we got one!

Wyatt and Skeet

Nancy always has the tables themed out.. she even made a homemade bunny cake.. she give Martha a run for her money.

Skeet, Nini, and Ann

Easter this year was wonderful. The Easter festivities started on Tuesday at Mother Day Out with Wyatt's class egg hunt and picnic. He really enjoys his class and all of his buddies, they were so excited.. the first egg hunt of the week... Wednesday at CBS Wyatt learned about what the real meaning of Easter is... he came home yelling, " Jesus is Alive!" I am sure it will all come together for him in the next couple of years. Thursday we died eggs... This is one of those things I do bc I feel like I have to as a mom. I would not want Wyatt or June to say 10 years from now, "Why did you never let me dye eggs?" This was fun for Wyatt but a disaster to clean up.. he started to lick the eggs with die all over them, then June got a hold of a green table on the floor and was foaming green at the mouth. After that ordeal, I did make the smart decision to use plastic eggs for the egg hunt. Friday we took it easy, Zach had his first Sockers game and we all went to support him. The team did really well and won so off to a good start.

Saturday, it was off to the second year of the egg hunt with the Johnson's and McNeel's. This is always chaotic and so much fun. I have about 200 pictures I need to download and post, bc the boys are so cute! June was scared to death of the bunny.. she screamed every time she came near.. which was a lot! Wyatt did find the winning prize egg and picked out a huge art set to take home. I was hoping he would go for the stuffed bunny.. bc the art set is not washable! Saturday night we had a date night and Skeet and Nini watched the kids while Zach and I enjoyed a meal without children! It is funny, bc it is so nice to get away and all have to talk about when we are away is the kids?!

Sunday morning we headed to Papa's for our egg hunt in his house... (the backyard was muddy)As always the grandparents spoiled the kids with candy and more candy. We had a great time at Papa's then to the Doss house for lunch. As you can see Nini always prepares a wonderful meal and has the perfect decorations to accompany it! Ann joined us and then we wrapped it up to two sugar filled children and much needed naps!

I love Easter and I am so grateful for the Sacrifice our Savior has made for us... and hope everyone takes a minute to remember the real meaning.

Happy Birthday William

June and William always get stuck with following the big brothers and big sisters around... yesterday we noticed they were no longer babies!

Eating pizza... drinking from big girl cups

Yesterday after CBS we went to the dreaded CC. Jenn said it best when I called her and she said, "please do not say we are going to CC." Chucky Cheese! The kids love it and we had coupons so we went...the kids had a blast and William and June are no longer left out. June jumped on the games just like the big kids and William was so into knowing what was going on. I am fortunate bc PAige has Clara and William (same as Wyatt and June) so we are able to switch clothes. Now I do not feel guilty monogramming "W's" on things bc I know someone else will enjoy them too!

Today is William's birthday..... Happy Birthday to our baby William!