Something you probably did not know about Hayden

Me:  I love you Hayden...close your eyes and go to sleep.

Hayden:  Mom..I told you I do not sleep with my eyes closed!!

He has told us for quite some time now that he does not sleep with his eyes closed.  This is hiliarious to me.  I purposely tell him to close his eyes just so I can hear that sweet boys response.  He is growing up so quick...I will miss these sweet moments as he gets older. 

A little bit of this and and a little bit of that

So, I thought I would be so much better at updating the blog, but there has not been too much to report lately.  Seems like it snows every single day as I sit here and wait for more snow that is blowing in today.  Not a typical Tennessee winter. 

Hayden is just a little batman obsessed lately and spends his days fighting off the bad guys...the Joker, Two face, Mr. Freeze and the Riddler. I love that he is finally interested in playing by himself with toys.  He has quite the imagination and has even let his baby sister join in on the Batman fun. I bribed Hayden that if he didn't fuss about going to school today I would take him to buy another bad guy at Target.  He did okay, probably does not deserve a toy, but I will give in.  I will give and walk out of Target with $100 worth of stuff I really don't need...it always happens.  I have a love/hate relationship with Target...usually more of a love relationship.

 Emerson is doing much better these days.  We are over the RSV, however, Daddy has come down with the cold again so he is off limits to Emerson until he gets over this mess.  She is still sleeping pretty great, around 4-6 hours then up to eat and back down for another 2-3.  She is smiling and talking so much more and kicks her legs like crazy.  She is changing so much and starting to fill out.  My baby girl is not a newborn for much longer...she is becoming an infant.  It feels like it was just yesterday that I was anxiously awaiting to meet our baby girl.  She is only 11 weeks old and has brought so much happiness.  There is nothing I love more than watching Hayden play with his baby sister.  I don't know how I got so lucky with two amazing kids.  I must be doing something right!!

See...I told you that he even let Emerson play!!

Boys will be boys

This past weekend we headed down to my parents place at Smith lake in Arly, AL.  We have come down with cabin fever as we have been at home since Labor day.  There is no way that we were leaving town as Emerson's due date was approaching.  Now that she is here, we were all in need of a change of scenery. Since David was off for MLK day, we packed up and headed down south.  We had a wonderful, relaxing weekend at the lake. My dad decided to come to the lake too, which was nice because he was became our personal chef the whole weekend.  I pretty much stayed inside with Emerson since the weather was still chilly and she is still a little sick.  David and Hayden did boys things...you know...building fires, throwing rocks, snowballs, and getting dirty. All in all...it was an amazing weekend of making memories with my sweet family.

RSV and Snow Cream

Well, it has been an interested few days.  We had a beautiful snow, about 4-5 inches.  Hayden and Daddy spent the day sledding with the neighborhood crew.  Emerson and I have been cooped up as she has come down with RSV (Resporitory Syncytial Virus).  This is basically the common cold for us grown ups, but for babies it is very serious.  If fact, Hayden had to get RSV shots when he was a baby because it is deadly for preemie infants.  Emerson has been such a trooper though.  She has been as sweet and happy as ever, even with a fever of 101.5.  What a little fighter.  I feel bad for Hayden since he has been stuck at home with me (school has been out because of the snow) and we are all going stir crazy.  However, we have found a few fun things to pass the time...like making snow cream.  It so reminds me of 4th of July at the lake, listening to the sound of the homeade ice cream maker churn.  The snow cream was almost as delicious, but not quite as good.  After these past few days and getting a taste of the snow cream makes me really look forward to summer.

2 months old

Hi sweet baby girl!!

WOW...you are two months old.  It has been so fun watching you grow and change.  You smile and talk and have the sweetest eyes ever.  You are laid back like your mommy and can throw a serious fit (I am almost positive that comes from your daddy).  You sleep pretty good...between 5-7 hours at night.  You weighed in at a whopping 10lb 10oz.  Maybe by 3 months you will be sleeping through the night...please. We knew we would love you..but not like this.  We are so glad you are here. 

"My Darling
"Go back to sleep now

My darlin
And I'll keep all the bad dreams away
Breathe now, think sweet things
And I'll think of all the right words to say

Because we made you
My darlin
With the love in each of our hearts
We were a family, my darlin
Right from the start

Grow up now
My darlin
Please don't you grow up too fast
And be sure, darlin
To make all the good times last

Because we made you
My darlin
With the love in each of our hearts
We were a family, my darlin
Right from the start

 

How long do you want to be loved?

As I picked Hayden up from school today, I played him one of my favorite songs and I asked him..."How long do you want to be loved"?

Lullaby

by the Dixie Chicks

They didn't have you where I come from

Never knew the best was yet to come

Life began when I saw your face

And I hear your laugh like a serenade

How long do you want to be loved

Is forever enough, is forever enough

How long do you want to be loved

Is forever enough

Cause I'm never, never giving you up

I slip in bed when you're asleep

To hold you close and feel your breath on me

Tomorrow there'll be so much to do

So tonight I'll drift in a dream with you

How long do you want to be loved

Is forever enough, is forever enough

How long do you want to be loved

Is forever enough

Cause I'm never, never giving you up

As you wander through this troubled world

In search of all things beautiful

You can close your eyes when you're miles away

And hear my voice like a serenade

How long do you want to be loved

Is forever enough, is forever enough

How long do you want to be loved

Is forever enough

Cause I'm never, never giving you up

 His response, "Not forever, but forever and ever".  I am glad this boy is mine!!  He has a heart of gold.

Who makes the cut?

I am not a get up in early in the morning type of girl.  I like to sleep in, but that rarely happens with kids.  If it is not Emerson waking me up to eat in the morning, then it is the footsteps of Hayden coming down the stairs.  Oh, how I anticipate him coming in our bedroom door and jumping on the bed and asking "How did baby girl sleep last night".  It is so sweet.  However, lately he brings his entourage of stuffed animals down with him in the morning.  I do not know how he has not come tumbling down the stairs yet with all his animals.  David and I laugh and wonder how he picks who makes the cut to come down in the morning.  He has about 20 animals that sleep with him and usually only about two or three make the cut.  Today, there were much more than usual.  We have teddy, blankie and soft blankie (they always make the cut), long tooth, max, guitar, piggy and UT scooby doo.  He said they all wanted to come see baby Emerson this morning.  What a great way to start the morning!!

Feeling under the weather

My intent today was to get out, but I have come down with a pounding headache and sore throat.  I am okay with it as it is rainy and snowy today.  A good day to cuddle up (I may or may not be cuddled up in a snuggie I received for Christmas),watch Hayden play angry birds on "his" IPad, and listen to Emerson sleep peacefully.  I love a good lazy day!!

Oh yeah-Last night Emerson decided she did not want to sleep and at 2 am decided it was time to play.  So I am up jealous that my husband beside me is sleeping like a baby (not sure why the real baby was not sleeping).  As I lay awake, I can't help but be annoyed by his snoring.  One..because I wish I was snoring and two...because it is loud.  I tell him to flip over and every once in a while might give him a kick.  Last night he got back at me and gave me to two swift kicks to my leg.  I am talking two hard kicks.  His excuse-"I was dreaming a mountain lion was biting my leg and I was kicking to get him off".  Hmm...not so sure if this is the truth or if it is payback from all the kicks I have thrown his way over the years.

Life is good in 2011

I have been a blog stalker for a few years and thought 2011 is the year I will start my own blog.  I am by no means an accomplished writer, so please don't judge me.  I am not a photographer, so don't expect amazing pictures. I am a jean wearing, throw my hair in a pony tail, designer sunglass wearing type of girl.  Most important, I am a wife and a mother. My life revolves around my family. It is really not all that colorful or fascinating...probably not interesting enough to even write a blog.  However, I love my life and I thought a blog would be a perfect way to make life stand still for that moment.  I look forward to seeing what life holds for me and my family in 2011.  May it be bigger and better than ever!!

For the most part, I would would say good riddance to 2010...don't let the door hit you on your way out...but here are a few pictures of moments not to be forgotten,,,