I need to blog...

that's what I said to myself this morning. I have NO clue what I'm going to write about. Nothing has really been going on.

I guess I will just do some funnies from the kids.

First up, Conner.

"Hey Mom, guess what?" um, when did I get a teenager? Last time I checked, he was still 2.

"Just a minute, my talking to my daddy, mommy"

"My not a mean boy, my just ugly for just a minute"

"My all big; my don't need food" (we fight with him to eat every day)

From Parker

Take the boy's shorts off and the diaper will be off asap.

He LOVES his dad and every morning as soon as I get him, he screams, "DAD".

His vocabulary consists of the following words:

dad

mom

cup

ner, ner (conner)

dog

duck

hat

milk (mock)

bath

ball

truck

car

 

 

starting over...

I have (once again) neglected this blog. I mean I just posted Parker's ONE year post...yea a few weeks late, I know. In my defense, I started the post on the right day.

 

I'm sure that some of you are wondering what and where I've been and I wish I had an explanation. I don't have one.

My kids keep me super busy; they are needy. It is what it is.

I am training for a half marathon and I'm terrified I won't be able to do it but that fear isn't stopping me from still trying.

Conner starts 2 day a week school on the 17. I am excited about it but I'm nervous and not 100% ready but I know it will be good for both of us. He has been testing everything lately and it's very hard on me. He has even taught Parker how to not listen and to be mean. He doesn't share well at all and I really think he needs to be around other children and learn to take direction from other adults.  One of the days Conner is in pre-school, Parker and I are going to do a Mommy and Me class and that will be fun. I'm looking forward to that.

My photography is slowing down. It is a hard reality for me b/c it is something that I really, really enjoy but without clients, the business aspect isn't there. It makes me sad but I can't force people to hire me for their portraits.

I'm trying to think of what else I can say to update but I just don't know.

Oh, I went off of my PPD meds and guess what? I'm FINE. Yes, I still have moments of frustration (what mom doesn't) and yes I need breaks from my kids (what mom doesn't) but I'm doing fine. I'm thrilled too. I know that running helps me with that.

It's been so stinkin hot here; we've basically stayed inside unless we have had the hose/sprinkler out. Even the pool is hot; it's like bath water and that's not refreshing!

Here are a few pictures...just in case you care.

One year

One year ago today, God gave us Parker. He sure knows what we need. The past year has been amazing and challenging. It's been a time of happiness and adjustments. Parker has blessed our family and brought indescribable joy into our home. Happy Birthday to my Parkerooni. love isn't a strong enough word...

Gone Fishin'

For whatever reason, Conner has been very interested in fishing. He even told Josh that he needed to take him to the store and buy a little tiny fishing pole for Conner. After about 2 weeks of listening to him talk about going fishing, we headed to Target to get a kid's pole. He picked out a BARBIE one b/c it's pink but we talked up race cars and he finally decided he wanted the Cars one; Phew!! Off we went to the lake in my ILs neighborhood. Parker came too but I had to either hold him or let him play in the rocks. He really wanted to be on the dock w/Daddy and Conner but it just isn't safe.

They got worms for the hooks



They stood there and fished for a while.







Then...they caught one!



He was so proud and excited and CUTE. First fish ever.



They fished some more; I think we were there for about an hour.









Parker just either stayed in my arms or sat in the rocks. He wanted to run but Parker and water are a scary combination. He is NOT afraid at all.

Lessons

Conner has been taking swimming lessons for a few weeks. He loves it and Mrs. Sandy does a great, great job with him. The best part is that it's free; all we have to do is drive to Aunt Kathy's house.

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Swimming, Motorcycles and Fun

We have been going to our Aunt's house for swimming lessons and some family fun. The other day, we headed up to the lake for some swimming and fun. While we were there, Conner found a tiny (vroom vroom) motorcycle. Yes, it was a real one. I told him that he had to talk to Daddy about the vroom vroom. Of course, Josh let him get on it and "ride". He pushed Conner around on it. He loved it! The kids swam with Josh and I took pictures.

 

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So Big...

I taught Parker how to do "so big" just so I could get a picture. It worked. I say, "how big is Parker"and he does this..

 



 

Cute, huh?!

 

Happy Saturday! I hope everyone has a great weekend!

All About Me.

I am part of the Ross Family Adventure so I thought an update would be good.

 

Here's what's going on...

1. I fell getting off of the boat onto the dock and bruised my muscle. It looks awesome. My thigh is yellow, purple and gross. fun times.

2. Because of the above, I can not run. Today is the first day (day 3) that I can walk with little discomfort. Keep in mind that I DO have a half marathon Oct 2. I will run it.

3. I am going off of my meds.  Yes, I am burying this in the middle. It's time. I'm ready.

4. I have been busy with my photography business but only have ONE session this month. Instead of welcoming the break, I am freaking out.

5. I signed up Conner for pre-school. I am very excited about it. SIX hours a week with just Parker. We're totally going to do a mommy and me class. He deserves just mommy time.

6. Parker is almost one and I'm ignoring that fact. He's SO not a baby but...I'm really sad over how fast his first year went and how I feel like I missed so much. Part of me blames my PPD.

 

That is all...for now. Conner is demanding to sit in my lap.

Cupcakes

Last week, the kids were actually playing and not hollering at one another so I was sitting down (gasp) for a minute. Anyway, after a few minutes, I decided that they were way too quiet. I got up and went to check on them (they were in the kitchen). Here's what I found.[gallery link="file" columns="1" orderby="title"]

Easter

I'm way behind but whatever. I'm playing catch up here. Like it is every year, Easter was at my MIL's house. The boys got their baskets here and then Parker napped and we headed over there. It's fun; they do an egg hunt and even hide money. The kids had a great time. I made cupcake pops, which were sooo good!

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