Laughing Out Loud

Big Boy doing Big Things

Parker conquered two big hurdles in one weekend. The weekend of March 31st, Parker insisted on sleeping on his nap mat so rather than fighting about it I let him do it and let him know that if he got up that he was going into his crib. What do you know...he was fast asleep and didn't wake up all night long. The following night I took the front off his crib giving him a big boy bed. He has slept there or on his nap mat since. We haven't even had a problem at nap time. He sleeps and doesn't yet up and play. He is so proud of his 'big boy' bed!

Playing cars in his bed!!

We also went and bought him a potty just his size that weekend. I have been dreading the thought of even potty training because all my attempts in the past have been failures! He has done awesome and once again proved me wrong! He is an old pro already! He goes diaper and pant less at home and does his business when he needs to then goes about what he was doing. He does think he gets candy every time but now we only reward when he has gone numerous times in the potty. Next will be potty training away from the house. I plan on conquering that as soon as school is out and we are home more. He has made it accident free on two occasions away from the house from 30 min or more. Those were just small tests. Look mom I did it!!!

He is growing up way too fast although I do love to see him grow and thrive. He makes me a proud mama! Love him!!

Video Updates

Here are some recent videos of the boys...

Blue Bonnets

Today we made a stop on our way back from Austin's Dr appointment to take some pictures of the boys in blue bonnets. Austin was passed out so we started with Parker. It was a bit difficult at first to get him to smile and look at the camera but after a bit of bribing with candy we got several good shots of him. After awhile we woke Austin up and attempted to get some of him also but he wasn't digging being woke up from pictures!!

6 Month Check Up

Today we took Austin for his 6 month check up. He was a very happy boy when we got there, flirting with the girl at the front desk. Needless to say he was not aware he was getting 4 shots. I felt horrible as Ms. Lisa gave him the shots and I held him as he screamed harder and harder with everyone. She even hit a vein causing it to bleed a lot and she said it will bruise and hurt. Poor guy was wore out after all that. He was so tired tonight he fell asleep in Todd's arms outside. Hopefully he gets a good (ALL NIGHT'S) rest as we are going to let me cry it out. He is a very healthy growing boy who doesn't need to wake up in the night to feed.

His stats were:

Weight --> 19.10 lbs. (80%)

Height --> 27 1/4 in. (80%)

Head --> 44 cm (55%)

He is eating apples, pears, sweet potatoes, and strawberries. He doesn't care for rice cereal one bit. He spit it out and screams when you give it to him. A boy with a temper!!

He is still rocking back and forth but also moving like an inchworm to get to his toys and any other item he may want. He sits on his own great with little to no help!!

He loves to swing, be outside on a blanket playing and with his momma!! Yes he is a mommas boy which is wonderful at times but exhausting when I need a break.

Spring Break

Spring Break has come and gone but we made sure and made every minute count and had lots of fun!!!

Day 1-We met a friend and her 3 kids at the park for a play date. Parker was able to play with David and Olivia, Austin and Sophie played, and the moms got to enjoy some adult time!!

Austin and Sophie hanging out together...After our 3 hour play date the kids crashed but there was more fun to come...a ride in the stroller and more playing outside!! Day 2-We had another fun play date at the park but this time with my sister and niece. They brought a kite to fly. It was more entertaining to watch my sister try and get the thing to fly with 3 kids as her assistants than to watch it fly!!

Day 3-Todd was off work so we set up Parker's soccer goal and played outside. Didn't get any pictures this day as we were all busy playing outside!!

Day 4-We went and rode the Forrest Park Miniature Train. Parker did great and only got antsy at the mid way point to pick more people up.

Day 5-We started off the day waiting for the trash man to come by. Parker is a bit obsessed with the trash man lately. Then we were off to a fun filled day at Mimi and Papi's with Madeleine and Meadow. We were there for 6 hours and Parker was full force the WHOLE time!! He was in the water, playing in the drive way, played in the dirt...needless to say, he left in just a diaper because his clothes were filthy! Austin hung out some but he also took a long nap.

Waiting on the trash man...

Leaving the exhausted!!!

1st Tooth

Austin cut his first tooth yesterday!! It is on the bottom left and very sharp. He has been having a drool fest lately so we knew the day was near. Not to mention several sleepless nights for him and mama. Parker gave his necklace to Austin to use now that he is almost done cutting his teeth and Austin is just now beginning the painful process. Hopefully it will be as helpful for Austin as it has been for Parker.

Ahhh...There's a new tooth in there and I love rubbing my tongue across it!!