Big Boy Bed Frustrations...

This is just merely a vent, no need to feel sorry for me or anything, but I am getting frustrated with the entire big boy bed thing! That first night Carter did so well, he only got up a couple of times, but then went to bed well. He did get up in the middle of the night and was sick, so he went to the crib. Since then it is all down hill! From Tuesday until Saturday, he only fell asleep in the bed twice...first time it only took 30 minutes, 2nd time took me over an hour. Each time he went down he will stay asleep until about 3am then we hear him get up and start to play. We try to put him back down in there, but we don't want Caden to get up, so in the crib Carter goes.

We are trying to keep Caden up and let Carter go to sleep first, but that gets old quick because Caden needs to go to bed too! So we let them go in there together a few times, boy was that dumb...they never go to sleep! Last night it was so late and they were both so cranky and tired we didn't even try...to separate rooms they went. It was nice!

I am trying not to worry about it, but I would like it to happen instantly! Caden transitioned so well, but he was also around 26 months old. Carter isn't even 20 months old yet, so I know it will be harder, but I just wanted to vent! We really have several weeks to get it worked out, Cole won't get to come for at least 3 more weeks, then we keep them in our room for another 2 or so...

If you got this far...thanks for listening!

Help...Ideas Please

I am thinking about re-doing my heading, well not me personally, since I didn't do it the first time. Anyway, I digress...I will be putting new pics up with Cole in them of course, but I also need to update the title. I will still have three guys, but I don't want Cory to be left out! So ideas please! Also what about the quote...I love the one I have, but I am open to new ones! Opinions please, you can't really hurt my feelings...

Another Tag...

Yes, another game of tag. I have been tagged this time by Sally, so here goes...

The object of this tag is to ask your child(ren) the questions below and replace my answers with yours. I am only surveying Caden, because I didn't feel the need to type Carter's reply of "uh huh", over and over!

Caden's answers...
What does Mommy always say to you? Clean up my bedroom. (He is right on with this one!)
What makes Mommy happy? cleaning up. (Pretty sick, I know!)
What makes Mommy sad? I don't know.
How does Mommy make you laugh? tickle me (he says while laughing...then he said, it's what I am going to do to you right now...and he did!)
How old is Mommy? As big as Daddy!
How tall is Mommy? Taller than me, as tall as Daddy!
What doesn't Mommy like to do? You don't like to pick up after us! (He gets this lecture often :)
What is Mommy's job? Get out Maggie's (the cat) food and Jack's (the dog) food and do the laundry, but that's our jobs mommy.
What is Mommy's favorite food? Candy bars (what in the world?)
How do you know Mommy loves you? When I am being good!

Okay, so now I tag Devin...can't wait to see your cuties' responses!

Photo Session

My mom and I took the boys to Enid yesterday to Sears for a quick photo session. We did Caden's 4 year shots, Carter's 18 months shots, and the last ones of the them together before Cole's arrival. They did beautifully I think, but I am a little biased. Carter did really well considering he was kind of fussy after a bit and wanted me to hold him. Now we know he was starting to get sick, but showed no real signs of it yesterday! Here are just four of the twelve fabulous shots we got yesterday! I had such a hard time choosing....

Big Boys' Room

My mom was here all weekend and so was my sister, Jana and boy did we work! We have Carter completely moved into his new "big boy room" with Caden. All that is left in the baby's room are Carter's diapers, which will be there for a while. He wants to potty train, but I am in no condition to work that hard on it right now!

As you can see the toys are mostly put away except the bookcase and the tool bench by Caden's bed. The other toys are in the closet. I also haven't decorated yet. I am considering what to do on the walls and debating comforters. I found some here that I like, but I am not sure yet. We are also postponing purchasing bunk beds for now, since the beds fit like this now.

Last night was Carter's first night to sleep in his "big boy bed." Cory put him down and he stayed in there for about 5 minutes then we suddenly see him in the kitchen. Cory scooped him up and tried again. Carter cried for a couple of minutes then went to sleep. He was pretty cranky and tired so that helped! He slept good until 1am when he woke up screaming and running a 103 degree fever. So the rest of the night he ended up back in his crib.



We will try again tonight I guess...depends on how he feels. I am not trying nap time today in the big bed, I would like Cory's help, so I am waiting until tonight:)

Baby Shower for Cole

On Saturday, my two dear friends threw a diaper shower for Baby Cole. It was so fun and we got tons of diapers. Of course, Cory and I added up how many diapers we received and we were thinking it was tons...which it was, but if this kid poops as much as his brothers, we might only get through 6 weeks :)

Here are a few shots of the crowd, watching me open gifts!

We played my all time favorite game, candy bars in the diapers, looks like poop! Here is Cory's mom smelling one :) My two sweet friends, I still love Brandy, even though she had a hideous OU jersey on at my OSU themed shower!

I am so thankful for all the great things we got! Tons of diapers, wipes, and bath stuff...Cole should be one clean little boy! Thanks to everyone that was there! And special thanks to Emily and Brandy for throwing it together! You girls are so special to me...love you both!

Recipe for "Icky Mud"

Here is a recipe from Caden for what he calls "Icky Mud". Imagine him saying this now, with all his sassiness, one hand on hip, one hand out and moving the entire time he is explaining this to you...

"Okay, well, you get a bowl or something that has water in it. Then you put in the sand from this bed (flowerbed), then you let the water soak it in for a while. Then you get 'icky mud' and once it is ready, you can take it to your construction site and use it for digging. But you have to make sure the sand soaks up the water so that it will be icky. If it doesn't it won't work at the dig site right. "

I am not sure where he comes up with all this but it is pretty funny!

9 years and counting

Today I celebrate 9 wonderful years of being married to Cory. God has blessed me in more ways than I can ever share by allowing me to meet, date, and be married to this man. He is everything to me and I can't imagine life without him. He is my best friend and such a Godly husband. I do harrass him about being so onery and sarcastic with me, but that is one of the reasons I love him so much. He is so much like my dad and his dad all rolled into one! He is a wonderful provider for our family, both spiritually and financially! He is also one awesome Dad! I love him more and more every day! I can't thank God enough for Cory!

Our Wedding Day, July 31, 1999

Christmas 2002 in Houston

June 2003 - Minolta Trip in Ireland November 2005
July 2008

I LOVE YOU BABE!!!!!