Little Katie

My little Lulu....Maime reminded me that Katie used to tell on herself when she was doing something she shouldn't. She would be playing in the dog food and Matthew and I would hear her little voice saying "no, no, no, no" over and over. Sure enough....little lulu would always be into something she shouldn't!

Jack's Birthday

I forgot how quickly time goes and it doesn't seem fair that Jack was born only 10 months ago and it seems like I have forgotten so much!
He was born July 14, 2008 6lbs 14oz and almost 21 inches long. He was born in the morning at College Station Medica Center. What a wonderful day!
Jack Henry Stanton has arrived!

10,000 Maniacs

Jack is now full blown crawling...and is ALL boy. He is picking at the outlet covers every chance he gets. When you tell him no and move him, he grins and dashes back to the outlets! He is entering into the world of torturing Katie. He happened to touch one of her beloved B's and that caused a huge meltdown.
I have seen a huge change in just a few short weeks and laugh at what is to come our way. He has a determination that is unbreakable even at the young age. He refuses to be distracted and smiles at his accomplishments. I think I could almost be scared! I do not remember Katie with this much tenacity. I see a curious daredevil waiting to fully come out. 10,000 maniacs you ask? That is what I feel like I am taking care of!
Yawn.....I feel like I have been hit by a truck! Little Man.....I better go to bed as I know your learning curve is just getting going.

Bribery

Trying to get Katie fully potty trained is so much harder than I thought. Finally, I have turned to bribery. I told Katie that if she went a whole day with dry pants, she could go to the toy store and pick out a special treat! She promptly told me that she didn't want to go to the toy store...she wanted to go see her Grams!
Well Done Grams....you created an atmosphere that is way better than a toys store. Thank you for that.

Mother's Day 2009

Wow…what can I say???? I think Mother’s day is the most wonderful day of the year! This year, I was spoiled rotten. Katie and Matthew went and picked wild dewberries and made homemade pancakes for me. Katie was THRILLED to be a helper and pick out special things for Mommy. She took her time in picking out roses, a card and a balloon with flowers on it! These are the days of my life! How wonderful is she? I have clearly created something just so wonderful in this life we live in!
Jack…now he is a different story. His mother’s day gift to me??? He started to full blown crawl! Am I happy? Yes. Am I sad? Yes. I miss being pregnant with him like I was last year. He is growing so fast that every moment is so important. He crawled on Mother’s day. A gift to his Momma!
Matthew? I am so lucky that he appreciates me being a Mom and appreciates how much it means to me that I am a Mom. He knows how hard it was to get where we are. I know I love every second with the kids….even when I am tired and crabby. I love him.