I tried to update yesterday, but the computer was down, so this is really yesterday's thoughts.
Monday night, we had a meeting at church and I ended up bringing the kids and "Shelba" back to my house until the meeting was over. They were playing so well together until right before time to go. Crystal had just came in to get Shelby and Aiden came running out of his room screaming and holding his nose. They both had water pistols and Shelby's was much bigger. We didn't have to ask to find out what had happened. As I tried to comfort Aiden and check out the damage and assure him that Shelby had not hit him on purpose (though no one can ever be sure what happens, lol) he reinforced to me that she did do it on purpose. I tried to tell him that Shelby is just a baby and is still learning and he had to be a big boy and teach her by example that it is not nice to hit and we have to be really careful when we are playing so we don't accidentally hurt each other. Through teary eyes and a red forehead with a hand still over it, he said, "Well, when I get to be bigger like my daddy, I will take my belt off and spank her for that!" I thought Crystal was going to loose it! All was settled and they hugged and kissed before Shelby left!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Monday, August 20, 2007
Allee update!
It's been a while on Allee, too. Of course she doesn't talk as much and Aiden tells on himself a bit more. She is so funny in person , but hard to put into words. She has really shown an interest in potty training over the last few days! I am hesitant to begin, but we'll see what happens. She wants to go every time Aiden goes, so I guess I might as well try. She says, "I tee-tee, I poop, and I toot" quite often, sometimes when you don't want her to. It seems to me her vocabulary is growing by the day. She says whatever you say. It is so fun to watch them go from one word to forming sentences!
She is so clumsy. Yesterday, we were getting ready for church and brother was standing on the stool brushing his teeth so she thought it was a good idea to stand on the potty to brush hers. Big mistake. Before I knew it, she fell, one leg in (luckily it was clean) one leg out, and she was folded up b/n the potty and the wall. Daddy came to the rescue and she was left with big tears (which is very unusual for her) and a bruise on her left cheek! She is so stubborn, she doesn't listen to the word, "NO."
She has developed this cute little run, you know, the one where her arms cross in front and she waddles as fast as she can! Daddy told her she ran like mommy and that is not a good thing. He said they were going to have to do some serious work on her run! She just looks like she is having so much fun when she runs. She was chasing kids around last night an dying out laughing in the process. I wish I loved to run like that!
We caught her in action while watching Dora. She loves Dora! She was watching the other morning while we were getting ready and we heard her responding to Dora's questions! I got so tickled! When Dora would say, "Is this the ????" Allee would say, "Nooooo" and so it continued! She also likes to say, "Rite der" or right there! When Dora asked, "Do you see swiper? She'll say, "Rite der".
She had been more of a mommies baby than normal lately, if that is possible. I am literally walking on her when I get home because she is stuck to my legs crying, MaMa, MaMa, MaMa...the entire time. She even gets in the shower with me. If she can catch me before I get in, she knows what I am doing and will say "I'ont a showa" (I want a shower) and will start taking off her clothes.
She has learned to say her friend Shelby's name, but it comes out Shelba. I think that is the cutest thing. You should hear those two communicate. Nothing but precious.
Praise God, she is still sleeping good, with an occasaional bad night. Now, I just have to worry about transitioning to a different bed so I can have a place for the new baby. Someone has to share a room. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
She is so clumsy. Yesterday, we were getting ready for church and brother was standing on the stool brushing his teeth so she thought it was a good idea to stand on the potty to brush hers. Big mistake. Before I knew it, she fell, one leg in (luckily it was clean) one leg out, and she was folded up b/n the potty and the wall. Daddy came to the rescue and she was left with big tears (which is very unusual for her) and a bruise on her left cheek! She is so stubborn, she doesn't listen to the word, "NO."
She has developed this cute little run, you know, the one where her arms cross in front and she waddles as fast as she can! Daddy told her she ran like mommy and that is not a good thing. He said they were going to have to do some serious work on her run! She just looks like she is having so much fun when she runs. She was chasing kids around last night an dying out laughing in the process. I wish I loved to run like that!
We caught her in action while watching Dora. She loves Dora! She was watching the other morning while we were getting ready and we heard her responding to Dora's questions! I got so tickled! When Dora would say, "Is this the ????" Allee would say, "Nooooo" and so it continued! She also likes to say, "Rite der" or right there! When Dora asked, "Do you see swiper? She'll say, "Rite der".
She had been more of a mommies baby than normal lately, if that is possible. I am literally walking on her when I get home because she is stuck to my legs crying, MaMa, MaMa, MaMa...the entire time. She even gets in the shower with me. If she can catch me before I get in, she knows what I am doing and will say "I'ont a showa" (I want a shower) and will start taking off her clothes.
She has learned to say her friend Shelby's name, but it comes out Shelba. I think that is the cutest thing. You should hear those two communicate. Nothing but precious.
Praise God, she is still sleeping good, with an occasaional bad night. Now, I just have to worry about transitioning to a different bed so I can have a place for the new baby. Someone has to share a room. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Catching up on Aiden
So much to catch up on...
Kayla Sue had her 21st B'day party this weekend and invited us to attend. We had a great time. When we were ready to leave, Aiden informed us that he wanted to stay. Of course, we strongly encouraged him that he needed to go home, but he was very persistant on staying. When Rick said, "Aiden, don't you want to go home with Daddy?" He very boldly, in his grown up voice, without missing a beat on what he was playing with said, "No, dad, You can go home and I will stay here. It will be okay, Daddy. Allee will protect you!" After everyone stopped laughing and Kayla and her Mom said it was okay, we decided to let him stay. So, he had his first official stay over with and older woman. LOL!
Yesterday, we invited one of his best buds at church to stay after and play and they played so hard they both slept through the entire evening service!
Last night after church, he had a total melt down. He never ever wants to leave church b/c there are so many kids to play with. He never understands why they all have to go home and either can't come to his house or he can't go with them. While he was pitching his fit, Rick jokingly said, Don't ya'll want to take him with you and Ms. Sherry said, "I would love to." Well, that is all those little ears had to hear. After screaming and crying all the way home for no apparent reason, getting put in time out AND getting a spanking for acting so ugly...it was time for "THE TALK." When we were explaining why he was in trouble and how he is suppose to act , I asked him why he was so upset. Usually he will say, "I don't know." Last night he said, "I wanted to go with Ms. Sherry. She said I could and you didn't let me." It took me a minute to understand where this was coming from. He was still hysterical and very upset about the matter. I finally bribed him ( I know, I gave in, the screaming was AWFUL) into stopping the crying if I would let him call and talk to her on the phone. He agreed. Well, she wasn't home yet, so I told him to hold the phone and wait on it to ring and he could talk. While I walked into the kitchen to fix food, I heard him in the living room staring at the phone and saying in a very scolding voice, "Ring phone, you better ring phone....why are you not ringing....Mommy, it won't ring...you said it would ring..." Oh, the drama. He finally got to talk to her so all was well! He was just so very tired from the day's events!
The other day, my niece, her boyfriend and my mom were over. Aiden went and got his Bible and began telling them all about Jesus and the story of Jesus and how he died on the cross to save us from our sins. He went on to tell them that we have to have Jesus in our heart. He pointed to each one of them and said, you all have hearts. I have a heart, you have a heart, we all have hearts and they need Jesus. WOW! This coming from a 3 year old. Rick told him he had summed the Bible up better and probably knew more than some adults. He is just so precious. I thank God for giving me such a miracle in him.
There are so many more stories just over the last few days, but I can't tell them all!
Kayla Sue had her 21st B'day party this weekend and invited us to attend. We had a great time. When we were ready to leave, Aiden informed us that he wanted to stay. Of course, we strongly encouraged him that he needed to go home, but he was very persistant on staying. When Rick said, "Aiden, don't you want to go home with Daddy?" He very boldly, in his grown up voice, without missing a beat on what he was playing with said, "No, dad, You can go home and I will stay here. It will be okay, Daddy. Allee will protect you!" After everyone stopped laughing and Kayla and her Mom said it was okay, we decided to let him stay. So, he had his first official stay over with and older woman. LOL!
Yesterday, we invited one of his best buds at church to stay after and play and they played so hard they both slept through the entire evening service!
Last night after church, he had a total melt down. He never ever wants to leave church b/c there are so many kids to play with. He never understands why they all have to go home and either can't come to his house or he can't go with them. While he was pitching his fit, Rick jokingly said, Don't ya'll want to take him with you and Ms. Sherry said, "I would love to." Well, that is all those little ears had to hear. After screaming and crying all the way home for no apparent reason, getting put in time out AND getting a spanking for acting so ugly...it was time for "THE TALK." When we were explaining why he was in trouble and how he is suppose to act , I asked him why he was so upset. Usually he will say, "I don't know." Last night he said, "I wanted to go with Ms. Sherry. She said I could and you didn't let me." It took me a minute to understand where this was coming from. He was still hysterical and very upset about the matter. I finally bribed him ( I know, I gave in, the screaming was AWFUL) into stopping the crying if I would let him call and talk to her on the phone. He agreed. Well, she wasn't home yet, so I told him to hold the phone and wait on it to ring and he could talk. While I walked into the kitchen to fix food, I heard him in the living room staring at the phone and saying in a very scolding voice, "Ring phone, you better ring phone....why are you not ringing....Mommy, it won't ring...you said it would ring..." Oh, the drama. He finally got to talk to her so all was well! He was just so very tired from the day's events!
The other day, my niece, her boyfriend and my mom were over. Aiden went and got his Bible and began telling them all about Jesus and the story of Jesus and how he died on the cross to save us from our sins. He went on to tell them that we have to have Jesus in our heart. He pointed to each one of them and said, you all have hearts. I have a heart, you have a heart, we all have hearts and they need Jesus. WOW! This coming from a 3 year old. Rick told him he had summed the Bible up better and probably knew more than some adults. He is just so precious. I thank God for giving me such a miracle in him.
There are so many more stories just over the last few days, but I can't tell them all!
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Fun at the River
We had the opportunity to go to the River this passed Saturday. I wanted to go because I will be working every Saturday when FB starts. I invited Kayla (she has been dying to go) and Crystal and Shelby (Adam too, but he had to work :( ) Kayla Sue, as Aiden refers to her, is one of his best friends. Because Rick was driving the boat and I am with child, Kayla got to take her first ride on the tube with Aiden. He loves it.
Aiden loves to ride the tube. Allee does too, but Kayla didn't trust herself with the little one.
Aiden used the tube as a diving board!
Aiden and Shelby enjoy a fun hug in the nice water!
Allee LOVES to jump into the water. It is hard to hold the tube still long enough for her to get her balance and "take the plunge."
This one just speaks for itself!
Shelby and Allee share in a friendly hug!
Aiden loves to ride the tube. Allee does too, but Kayla didn't trust herself with the little one.
Aiden used the tube as a diving board!
Aiden and Shelby enjoy a fun hug in the nice water!
Allee LOVES to jump into the water. It is hard to hold the tube still long enough for her to get her balance and "take the plunge."
This one just speaks for itself!
Shelby and Allee share in a friendly hug!The kids had so much fun playing together. They were exhausted when we left and were all asleep by the time we got to the main highway. I can't wait to go back.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Praise God
We had a wonderful weekend. I just had to give God praise this morning for a few major accomplishments. As most of you know, we have been having a good bit of trouble with Allee sleeping through the night lately. When she wakes up, she wakes Aiden up and so the cycle begins. We have had hardly any sleep and it has really taken a toll on me, especially with me being sick! I have shared with several friends and even mentioned to the doctor on Monday who told me we would just have to let her cry it out. I used to do that until we moved and the walls are so thin, Aiden wakes up very easily. She had slept a couple of nights, randomly, last week, so I was thankful for that. But, this morning, I am happy to say that we have had 3 consecutive nights of uninterrupted sleep! WOW! I know that the prayers of my friends and family are paying off. Thanks to all who pray for us.
On another note, I have been feeling much better over the last couple of days, and that is a huge event for me. I can't explain what is feels like to be miserable with eating, not eating, sleeping, not sleeping, you name it. For those of you who go through pregnancy without this experience, I AM SO GLAD you don't have to know what it is like. But for all you others, I know you can relate. But hopefully, we are on the uphill road now and things will be better. Again, thanks for the prayers.
Also, just had to mention that a very special little girl at our church got saved a few weeks ago and we had her baptism yesterday. She was so excited. She is 5 and was smiling the entire time. Her brother, who is Aiden's friend, had a b'day too, so we shared in celebrating the two special occasions yesterday with their family. It was a busy, but wonderful day. I know God has great plans in store for their family!
One more thing, Rick preached an awesome, powerful message yesteray morning. It made me realize that since I have been pregnant, I have used the excuse of being sick and have really slacked on my Bible reading. I read everyday, but not in depth like I like to do. I have been praying for God to help me, but yesterday I really felt the presence of God and I know that things are going to get better. I was able to get up and read before the kids got up this morning, which is a HUGE blessing. I usually get frustrated because just as I get up, they get up and then there is no quiet time. God is so good. He always gives us what we need, when we need it.
On another note, I have been feeling much better over the last couple of days, and that is a huge event for me. I can't explain what is feels like to be miserable with eating, not eating, sleeping, not sleeping, you name it. For those of you who go through pregnancy without this experience, I AM SO GLAD you don't have to know what it is like. But for all you others, I know you can relate. But hopefully, we are on the uphill road now and things will be better. Again, thanks for the prayers.
Also, just had to mention that a very special little girl at our church got saved a few weeks ago and we had her baptism yesterday. She was so excited. She is 5 and was smiling the entire time. Her brother, who is Aiden's friend, had a b'day too, so we shared in celebrating the two special occasions yesterday with their family. It was a busy, but wonderful day. I know God has great plans in store for their family!
One more thing, Rick preached an awesome, powerful message yesteray morning. It made me realize that since I have been pregnant, I have used the excuse of being sick and have really slacked on my Bible reading. I read everyday, but not in depth like I like to do. I have been praying for God to help me, but yesterday I really felt the presence of God and I know that things are going to get better. I was able to get up and read before the kids got up this morning, which is a HUGE blessing. I usually get frustrated because just as I get up, they get up and then there is no quiet time. God is so good. He always gives us what we need, when we need it.
Friday, August 10, 2007
New Baby
Yesterday morning, I had the privaledge of helping a friend out by keeping her 11 mo old for a couple of hours until her babysitter was freed from starting her own child at their first day of school. Allee got up and she and the baby played well together. Aiden was still in the bed at the baby's arrival and when he woke up and stumbled into the living room to start his morning ritual of cartoons until he wakes up. I was holding the baby and he didn't say a word or even acknowledge that someone else was in our house. Finally, I said "Aiden, do you notice anything this morning?" He didn't say anything, but did look at the baby. I said, "Do you know who this is?" He had a really blank stare on his face as if to say...am I suppose to know, but instead, with the blank, confused look, he looked at me with the cutest face and said, "Is it our new baby?" I just about died laughing. Wow, wouldn't it be nice if it were that easy to get them here!
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!
Today is Rick's 32nd B'day. I just wanted to wish him another happy birthday. We have been together for 12 years (married for almost 8) and it has been very exciting to watch him grow into the Godly man that he has become. He is a wonderful husband, dad, and friend and we all love him very much. So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICK!
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