Best Laid Plans

Isn't kind of funny how as parents we can have the pathway predetermined for our kids only to have them take their own path.

I never would have imagined having a 3 yr old who's vocabulary is very limited. But you know what, it doesn't take away from him as a little person. He's one of the sweetest, most kindhearted children you'll meet. And, we're working on the speech issues. Twice a week we take LM to a speech therapist to get him on the path where he needs to be....... not the path I, his mommy, envisioned but a path he needs to be on.

Baby Boy..... I (for what reason I'm still not sure) decided he would have nothing but b.reastmilk until he was 6 months old. Well, here we are at 5 months. The child was all but drooling when he would see someone eating. He would/does kick, grunt, and try to pull whatever is in front of him to his mouth. Obviously, a 5 month old child can't talk but if he could......... "Feed me, woman!" I'm sure that's what he would be yelling. I bought some cereal and started Sunday night feeding him his cereal when we eat our dinner. Loves it!

That's another thing...... do you fall into the trap of comparing your children if you have more than one?

I don't do it intentionally by any means. Nor do I expect my children to be the same. I just remember having to persuade LM to eat for the first several times. He wanted not part of "food" and tended to gag easily. BB..... not so much! This child didn't miss a drop of cereal and the only time he gagged was when he got too excited, pulled the spoon to his mouth & gagged himself.

I guess being a parent is about laying the groundwork and foreseeing the pathway...... but being prepared and knowing that the chances of actually following it are slim. I know TH and I are just beginning because our children our young. I look forward to the journey ....... knowing it will be filled with bumps, twists and turns.

Savannah Trip / Family Reunion

Weekend before last, TH's family had their annual family reunion. Each year a cousin "host" the event. This year's host decided to go with Savannah, GA. TH's mom and dad invited us to come and spend the weekend with the family. (I secretly think they just wanted to show off their 2 grandsons....but shhhhh! That's just our secret.) So, we loaded up the Yukon on Friday noonish and hit the road.


Each night the whole family would have dinner together. The days were "open" for whatever any one was up for doing but reservations were made so dinner could be a family event.

I didn't intentionally dress us in matching color outfits. It just kind of happened that way.

I can't tell you how nice it was to get away for the weekend. To just spend a weekend with my husband & 2 boys..... I didn't realize how much I needed it.

TH and BB posing with Granddaddy...... how cute are these 3?

Lil Man.... this splash pad brought him so much joy. We went out right after breakfast and let him play and play and play.

BB..... chillaxing and hanging out while his big brother played.

Touring Savannah and enjoying the sites.

I imagine what the picture is showing is...... LM had a new toy airplane we had bought him on the ride down. It ended up in the Savannah River. *eyeroll*

Granddaddy getting a turn at pushing this little tired boy. :)

Can't have a family trip w/out family photo shoot now can we?

These 3..... they melt my heart!

Three generations.

Grandmommy & Granddaddy w/ their 2 boys.

LM has escaped! He had enough of picture taking.

Being chased down by his daddy..... which quickly became a game between the two.

And daddy wins!

Runaway!

We had so much fun! It's funny.... we actually didn't do a whole lot. Just really enjoyed being together as a family. Saturday night once TH and I got the boys to sleep, my sweet MIL came to our room and let us get out for a little while. We enjoyed strolling the square and just having a little time as husband & wife....not as a mommy & daddy.

This trip...... it showed TH and I how in need we are for a getaway for just the two of us. As soon as BB is good for a weekend w/out his mommy, we are dippin out of town.

This & That

This is what my boys have been doing.........

One Friday morning that I had off work, the kids and I headed to the local airport. TH has some connections and told me we could have a up close & personal view of a helicopter.

What little boy doesn't want to be like his dad?

Weed-eater & matching goggles.

We're ALIVE

I'M STILL HERE!!

I PROMISE!!

We've had lots & lots & LOTS going on.

A little boy turned 3. We went on a little mini vacay with TH's family. We decided to put our house up for sale. We're switching phone/internet carriers bc our current one sucks!

So......... I shall return SOON with updates and happenings. And I'm looking forward to catching up with ALL YOU GUYS too!

Boys Boys Boys

BB is just getting a feel of what life is like with a big brother. Someone always messin' with ya!

Is this not one cute kid??

LM has his own cell phone (an old one, people! Not one that actually works!)

And he's obviously seen us take too many pictures using our cells.
He felt the need to add BB to his collection.

AND THEN..... LM felt the need to reminisce.
Thinking back to the days when he was in the walker. :)

A day at Nana's. I love that my mom takes a gazillion pictures and sends them to me. Nothing like being at work and hearing that "ding" from my in-box..... then seeing these to absolutely precious boys!

Balancing Act

There are days when I feel as though I'm the Ring Master in the circus. Juggling lives as though we're all a bunch of balls..... and I sure as hell can't afford to drop one!

LM has been very clingy recently. He wants to sit beside me when he eats or sit in my lap while he's eating. He wants me to put him to bed. Bath time, he wants mommy. I can't leave the house without whining on his part. While being clingy, he's also become defiant. TH or I will tell him, "Don't touch that!" The child will go up and put one finger on it looking at us/daring us to do something.

Am I not giving him enough attention? Is he going through a stage? Is this just part of raising a child/children?

Obviously, things are different in our home now with the addition of BB. I try to give both boys my undivided attention at times. BB cries more than LM did because I have 2 children to take care of now. LM was the only child for 2. 5 yrs so it was whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted it. I know things have changed drastically for him. I'm trying to be understanding and patient.

Please, don't' take this post as complaining. We are blessed with two healthy boys. I'm just trying to find my footing and figure out as a parent if I'm doing what's right for both my children. I can hear a mom with more than 2 children give a sigh and roll her eyes while thinking "she's only got 2 kids!" I know I've only got to but 2 is what I'm dealing with.... not 3, or 4 or even 5. Two is my magic number right now!

I have decided to every week or at least every other week to have a "Lil Man and Mommy Day". A day for just the two of us to hang out, do a fun activity for just LM, and not have to worry about BB getting any of LM's attention.

Whew! And to think I want a third! hahahahahaha. TH is not on board with that just yet. :)