Quick Trip and Crazy Caden!

I went to Enid yesterday with Brandy and Graydon. We wanted to go to Hobby Lobby and I had to get a new outfit for a wedding coming up. Side note, people shouldn't get married, until I am not fat and pregnant!

Here is the funny story...we stopped in at Old Navy and Caden decided if I was getting clothes, he needed something too. Well I found these really cute hoodies on clearance and let him pick one. He wanted to wear it in the store, no biggie I thought, he will take it off at the register. Then he wanted it back on. I tried to explain to him that it was almost 100 degrees outside, but he didn't care. He kept it on, zipped up, and hood on from Old Navy to Braum's, while eating ice cream, and for the entire drive home. But it gets even funnier. He wore it while playing all evening, at dinner, and although we convinced him to take it off for his bath, he quickly put it back on for bedtime. I snuck in when I went to bed to take it off of him!

Here are a couple of shots Brandy took while we were driving home! Sorry for the quality...they got distorted when I saved them on my computer?!?! Who knows, anyway, it really was hot!

The goof ball cheesing in the back seat!

We had to leave so early this AM for my blood work and Drs appt. that he didn't get a chance to see it, but as soon as we got home and he found it, he had it on! Silly boy...Cory's mom said that he used to do the same thing, so at least he acts a little like his dad once and a while:)

Worst Mother of the Year!

Okay, so go ahead and nominate me for this award, I feel like it already! We all know I am not the most compassionate mom and I am always telling the boys to quit crying and suck it up...well God taught me I need to have some compassion today, because they are still my little baby boys and they do tend to get hurt at times. I hear you, God, thanks!

The boys were out back playing this afternoon and I brought them each a cup of water then came back in. I sat something on the kitchen counter and then heard crying...normal so I didn't hurry! Caden starts banging on the back door telling me Carter feel off the porch. Again, I don't panic but go outside and find the little one crying so hard he is holding his breath and laying on his back. I pick him up and bring him in to notice this giant goose egg.
This was taken about 10 minutes after so he had calmed down and was back to his smiling self. I tried to ice it some, but he was having none of that! I gave him some Tylenol for the killer headace he probably has, and wiped the tears away! He is now playing like no big deal. Even Caden commented though..."Wow Carter that is one huge bump!"

Choo Choo!

These are the words I hear echoing through the playroom this morning! Loud and Clear! Caden has passed along his train engineering skills to Carter and they spent a great deal of time this morning building tracks and chugging trains! They were so cute playing together (and not fighting) I had to snap a few pictures!

Caden is teaching Carter how to get the trains out of the roundhouse.

Carter was so tired from chugging all the way down the track, he had to take a quick nap!

Our Version of the Cowboy

Here is the Carter version of the Naked Cowboy! He is one onery looking cowboy!

6 months - Baby Cole

Here is Cole's 6 month shot in utero...please no rude comments on the largeness of the belly! I know I am bigger, but give me a break, I have big boys and this is my 3rd you know!

Real Campout

I came home from scrapbooking Friday evening to find my two older guys having a camp out in the backyard! Caden was so excited that it was contagious! Cory had the tent up, sleeping bags out, etc. Carter played in the tent a little bit, but went in to go to bed! Caden asked if I would be okay in the house with just me and Carter. He told me that he and Daddy were going to sleep outside! His joy was so precious! You would have thought his Dad had given him the world!

The pics are not that great, I got home late and it was pretty dark outside, so just imagine!


Not that Cory reads this or anything (so I did tell him this in person): I love that my husband is such a wonderful father, that instead of putting Caden to bed Friday night and then getting to rest and relax on his own for awhile, he did something out of the ordinary that absolutely made our kids day! He played with Caden and Carter and showed them total attention! Cory is one amazing man and I love him so much!

Painting of the Birdhouse

Caden made a birdhouse several weeks ago with my dad, and we just hadn't gotten around to painting it yet. So Thursday evening we made time! Then the boys played around in the driveway for a little bit, so of course I had to get out the camera!

Here is Daddy and Caden painting...Caden picked out the colors on his own

Here is the finished project...it is for our neighbor! Caden is so excited to give it to him.This is what Carter was doing while they were painting. I can't remember why he has no clothes on, but I am pretty sure it had something to do with dinner. I know we had applesauce that night! He was being Jack's keeper and making sure Jack was where mommy could see him!
Carter loves to sit in Cory's car and pretend to drive...it was locked and he wanted in so badly!

After the painting, we stayed outside a little while and let the kids play. Caden rode his bike and Carter was chasing Jack, playing with chalk, just causing trouble. Here are some priceless shots of my 17 month old and one of his classic tantrums. He got in trouble from Daddy for going into the street. He really didn't appreciate Cory's discipline!

Now he is running to Mommy to tell me all about what Daddy did, like I am going to rescue him! Caden can cruise around on this bike for hours, literally!

Here is what Big Momma did most of the night...sit and try not to sweat!

Wonderful World of Boys

I was just initiated into the Wonderful World of Boys. I mean, I already have two and one on the way, but today I am totally a mom of boys!

We were all out in the back yard playing this morning. I took a break to come in and sweep and mop the floor while the two boys stayed out playing. I had the back window open and heard Caden yelling at me. "Mom, I have a present for you. It is a surprise on the playground." I told him I would come out in a second, I just wanted to finish sweeping the playroom. Well apparently that wasn't fast enough so he brings the present to me at the backdoor.

My surprise was a lovely dead bird! Caden was carrying it by its wing and was so proud of what he found! YUCK!!!! I quickly ushered him to the fence and through it in the alley and washed his hands! Isn't it so sweet when they think of those lovely gifts for their mom!

Hope you enjoy your laugh for today at the Reid's expense :)

Playing Out Back

We were out back the other night and the boys of course got in the mud! They were having so much fun, I just had to snap some shots! Then after the mud fun, they conned Cory into pushing them on the swings and helping them on the monkey bars!

Cory was appalled at their muddy faces, but I thought they were too cute!

Jack was worn out just watching the boys...he is getting so lazy!

ER visit for Caden

Sunday evening while with Gigi and Pops, Caden was playing out back with Pops and we hear him crying...no big deal I thought! Then I see my dad rounding the corner with Caden in his arms and blood pouring out of Caden's knee! Fun! He tripped over a garden weasel while digging out back and cut open his leg. Gigi held Caden while I got my first aid kit out and got the bleeding to stop sort of, then called Pops back in to examine the wound. It was only about an inch long, but was really wide. Almost 1/2 inch wide but not very deep so I wasn't sure about stitches. Pops said we needed to take him in, so off to the ER we went.

Since it wasn't too deep they were able to use the dermabond stuff instead of stitches! Caden was relieved! He was in quite a bit of pain and was also a little on the anxious side. All in all he was a trooper as long as Pops was by his side holding him or his hand! He couldn't run or jump for 2 days (yeah right!) and couldn't get it wet for 24 hours. Other than that we are good to go! It is still a little sore, but he is doing a great job of keeping it off the ground, and out of the dirt!

Here is his sad face, waiting for the doctor to come in! He was anxious to have to lay on the exam table...but as long as Pops didn't move he was better.

Here is a shot of the wound...doesn't look too bad glued shut!

Boot Scooting Boogie

The boys thought they needed some shoes to accesorize with after dinner! Carter loves to wear Caden's boots, so Caden decided to get out Daddy's! They were too funny!

Kiddie Pool

We got desperate this week with the 100 degree heat and got a small kiddie pool! The boys loved it so of course I had to get some quick pics and video! Enjoy!