On Having Boys

I get asked a lot if I am having a third child. I find this funny because my second child is only 5 months old.  People always say the same thing "Are you going to try for a girl?". This question annoyed me in the very beginning.  I thought wow people are rude and also questioned why having two perfectly healthy boys wasn't enough for strangers, relatives, and friends.  Now when people asked I just say no I love having two boys.  Growing up with two older brothers was great, but I always wanted to know what it would be like to have a sister. Once I found out Liam was a boy I knew I really wanted to have another boy so he could have a brother.  This summer we were at a pool and I met a woman with four boys all under the age of 6. She told me her 5 month old was her fourth boy and I said wow that is awesome and then proceeded to tell her how lucky she was. I thought this lady was going to cry she said I was one of the only people who had ever said anything positive to her about having boys. A lot of the comments were oh another boy, wow you have your hands full, how do you do it type comments. She said it was so nice to hear someone say something nice about her boys. I told her I understood because ever since Colin arrived I have been getting weird comments like that from strangers. Once a waitress even asked where our girl was at and my husband said to her she isn't coming. I thought I was going to fall out of my chair! For me having a healthy child was always the goal and I hit the jackpot with two healthy beautiful boys.  I always asked my Dad if he wished he would have had a boy instead of a girl and he always says no way. I really never believed him until I had my own children.  God gives you what you need in your life and you will love what you get even if you have a gender preference.  I am so blessed God gave me Liam and Colin and so happy they will have each other throughout life. I love my little boys there is nothing better!! : )

 

Parenting

Just a few articles on parenting that I love. Parenting is hard stuff and I can relate to both of these articles!

http://dearbabyblog.com/post/55623094019/early-in-my-career-i-once-sat-in-a-training-that


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/glennon-melton/dont-carpe-diem_b_1206346.html

Letter's to Colin 4 months

Dear Colin,
You are 4 months old. Time is really flying. This month we got to enjoy some one on one time together and enjoy your first holiday fourth of July! You are such a joy and are moving so fast you love being on your belly and attempting to crawl. Your favorite things are your play mat and bouncy chair. You love watching your big brother and will turn all the way around in your chair to watch what he is doing. You are such a calm baby, but this month you have decided not to sleep anymore. I really lucked out with you in the beginning, but it looks like you are giving me a run for my money now! I love spending time with you and snuggling. Watching your personality develop is so fun. You are so happy and only cry when you are tired or hungry. You love to laugh. Things that make you laugh are other people laughing and bouncing. I cant wait to see you develop more you are such a blessing and I am so glad you are a part of our family!
Love,
Mommy

Letters to Colin 3 months

Dear Colin

Baby boy how have 3 months gone by? You are officially not a tiny little baby anymore and its making me sad since you are my last.  You can now roll over from your back to stomach you started doing this as soon as you turned 3 months. The doctor was really impressed by that and your ability to hold your head up.  You have now been sick once, you had fluid in your ear and it made you very upset for a couple of days.  Colin you have such a wonderful personality you are so happy and love to smile at everyone especially your Dad and me.  Liam is still your favorite person you love to watch him and when he breaks in on you at nap time and wakes you up, you don't even mind! You just smile at him and go back to sleep.  You are so calm I actually can take you to my physical therapy appointments and you just sit in your bouncy and bounce.  Your favorite thing is your bouncy chair you would bounce all day if I would let you. You also like your play mat, Sophie giraffe, and rattle. You still don't like your car seat, but that is about it! Today you found your toes and you really think they are fun.  I am so glad you are mine I couldn't ask for a better baby! I love you with all my heart!

Love,

Mom

 

 

Last Day of Preschool

I can't believe Liam has completed his first year of preschool. The first day picture vs. last day picture seriously makes me want to cry. He has grown so much and looks like a big boy now.  Although, we had a few time outs, boo boo's, and other things that you can expect with a 100 percent all boy we had a great first year. You had the best teachers Ms. Angie and Ms. Edith.  I am so happy Liam loves school and has met great friends (Jack, Lilly, and Slade) he talks about these guys daily. I am sad he can't go during the summer, but it will be great to get some extra time with him. I made a little bucket with some fun new toys for summer time and Liam was so excited he especially loves his pool and cant wait to use his lightning McQueen kite! Here is to another great summer with you little man!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memorial Day Weekend 2013

This was Colin's first time to the beach. He really seemed to like it and slept in his tent for part of the time.  Liam has a whole new love for the beach. He loves to play in the sand and run up to the water. The day started off really cold, but warmed up late afternoon and we were able to make it out to Long Beach. On the way we stopped at my favorite cupcake place CrazyCakeChics! We found a great parking spot with a public restroom nearby (very key when potty training)!! It was really nice to be able to relax and enjoy the beach for the first time this year!

 

 

Potty Training

Potty training is super hard work ( I really think labor is easier)! Jason took off 5 days from work and together we did potty boot camp. This consist of taking Liam to the potty every 15 minutes and trying to go potty the first day he went once. The second day 5 times and the third I lost count! : ) He completed his sticker chart in about 5 days and picked out a monster truck as his prize. We are still working on #2 it is hit or miss, but we will get there. Potty training is very hard work if you have a strong willed child because until they are ready they aren't doing it. I told my pediatrician about grandparents giving us a hard time that Liam is not trained yet (he is 2.5) and he just laughed and said he is on the earlier end of potty training for boys he said normally boys learn between 3-3.5 years old, and that I was doing great having him completely #1 trained and #2 always takes a little more time to get used to. Regardless I am so proud of Liam he is doing a great job and this helps me out a lot during the day only one child to change diapers with! Cant believe how fast my little man is growing up, but this part of growing up I am completely excited and happy about!!!