The Very Hungry Caterpiller

I seem to have one....err two of these but one is VERY unexpected. Andre eats nonstop now and I'm not really sure where this came from. This is the same kid who when in infant hood ate every 4 hrs and only off one boob. He ate nothing more and nothing less. Also the same kid we had to force feed from ages 1-21/2. Now the days are different. I'm proud to say though that since we are all eating better we now have fruit sitting out that is always available and that is what he snacks on hourly. Not to mention that we do eat meals. 3 full meals and lots of fruit. I hope I'm helping him and not hindering him by allowing the fruit all the time but its better then junk.......right?

Kaleb has ate like this since well he came into this world so I'm not so worried about him other then the fact of him being over weight.

Can you go wrong with fruits and veggies?

WW III

Friday was an awesome day if I do say so myself. The kids and I had some things to venture out of the house to do and only one of which was executed as planned.

First stop was hair cut for Andre because well he looked like a shaggy dog and I couldn't take it any longer. We had been shaving him at home since the min he hit three yrs old he threw a tantrum getting his hair cut like he thought the world was ending, no kidding, and for no reason other then the fact that he didn't want his hair cut. So since he had been doing well I figured he would be okay going out to get it done. WRONG! Here come the tantrum again and the lady made it worse by letting him get away with it. So off we go with no hair cut and a VERY ticked off mommy and yet a very satisfied toddler.

Off to Sears we went to buy winter coats for next year. This worked out wonderfully. Walked in found a coat for Andre that is two coats in one, a zip out liner for spring/fall and an outer coat for winter. Original price 60.00$ on clearance for 15$, off to baby land to find a coat for Kaleb. Yep found one, may be a bit big but hey at the rate he grows I'm praying its not to small. Original price 40.00$ got it for 10$. Left Sears spending 31$ for two/three coats and a hat(that came with Kaleb's coat) feeling on top of the world! I LOVE sales like that.

Now its time to get home and finish what I had started out to do today. I put Andre in the highchair since it locks him in and out come the clippers. Kicking and screaming, thrashing, crying, hitting and yelling all led to a decent hair cut and one pissed off kid realizing that mom is serious when she says your getting a hair cut so deal with it.

By the end of this WW III match I was tired and shaky and needed to lay down but no time for that Mikes home and then off to bowling we go. I actually got to go since my almost never there mother in law offered to watch the boys so I could get out of the house and do something semi fun. Thank you by they way, it was much needed after the fight with Andre!

We walk in the door at 10 pm with dinner in hand and were greeted with total silence. The boys put them selves to bed by 730! That my friend is a blessing in it self. Mike and I scratch that Mike enjoyed his dinner as I was to sick to even get more then a few bites down. I did get a full nights sleep which was wonderful and restful, exactly what I needed.

Hmmm I wonder how the next hair cut will turn out?

Snotty Noses And Poopy Butts

Yes the joy of motherhood but I must say that I'm begining to think the snotty noses will ever cease. Michigan weather is known for 60 degrees one day and 7 inches of snow the next which happens to throw everyone for loop.

This morning as I'm woke buy a crabby baby, I stumble in to wish him good morning only to find what is usually a smiling, happy, laid back baby standing in his crib blowing green snot down his upper lip into his slobbery mouth. Hmmm well good morning to you too honey. Oh and thanks for wiping it on mommy thats what I'm here for.

The toddler gets up promplty after hearing the voices in the next room and is dancing around like he has ants in his pants, mmm I think you need to make a trip to the bathroom what do you think? Speaking of bathroom I think with the next baby we will be doing early potty training for the simple fact of I'm sick of sticking my hand in poop.

After breakfast everyone should be happy right? WRONG baby decided that what ever he ate yesterday didn't agree with him and up the back went to oh so lovely smelling, runny, toss my breakfast POOP! Grrr yet another shower is needed this morning. Though he was pretty proud of himself, me not so much!

Happy sunday!

Awww How Cool

While talking to my sister-in-law today on the phone I found out that Andre is on the wall at Sears for birthday photos. I remember they asked my permission a long time ago but never thought anything about it again. I guess they changed a bunch of pictures and put his up! There go his 15 min. of fame! LOL. Thats back when he was still baby cute.

I'm asking for your prayers please

Please, please send up a few extra prayers for a very, very good friend of mine. She is going through some very scary medical problems right now and the outlook is not good. She is a wonderful mother of 5 and a wonderful friend of MANY. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers, send her and her family loving, warm, comforting, healing vibes as they journey through the unknown.

Being A Mother

So much goes into being a mother, its hard to list them all so I will save my time and yours since just about all of you know what it takes. My children are my world, they are my utter happiness when I look into their eyes and hear their laughter. My heart swells beyond an imaginable size. Who knew there could be a love like this? I sure didn't until I felt it and once you feel that love your addicated, it has you in it's grasp, you are no longer selfish, it is now all about them, their love for you and the simple laugh of a child and baby is what you live for.

Though when denied this you as a mom, your heart breaks. My kids have been with my wonderful father for the last two nights due to me having many doctors appts to tend to. I was so anxious today to pick them up from daycare I was all but jumping out of my skin. I missed them so much words couldn't express. I opened the door to find Andre laying on a cot for nap time at school and the minute he seen it was me and not Grandma Suzy the water works began. "I want Grandma Suzy" it was all I could take to contain myself and not allow my own water works to begin. I held it together with the thought of walking in to see my precious baby in the next room, he would give me the love I longed for. Sure enough I walk in and here he is, huge, beautiful blue eyes looking right at me with a smile so wide it seem to engolf his chubby litte face. Ahhh yes that is way mommy needed! Again fighting back the water works with lots of hugs and squeezes, and kisses. Off to the car we go, mind you still fighting back the works from Andre but doing alright. Kids are buckled in saftly, so is mom and out the drive to head for home. And here they come, driving slowly in the right lane because I can hardly see, I can't stop them. I've missed them so much and its only been two nights and yet my Peanut didn't miss me! How can that be? I'm his world...........aren't I? Ahhh I contain myself after Andre noticed I was crying and asked " Mommy, you alright? You need hugs and kisses?" YES! That is exactly what I need from you! So home we are finally after that long 5 min ride. Hats, coats, and shoes off. Things put away, everyone ready for a nap......and as I pick Andre up to hug him I sit on his bed and just melt into him. I can't hold his little body enough right now, he squeezes me and talks quietly, telling me he loves me so stinking much, and he missed me while he was at Papa's, and Oh I was looking for you mommy at school.

Yes the love of my children feed me. Though we all need a break from time to time I can't imagine life without the life the breathe into me. They give me purpose and they give me a love that no one else can and a love that no one can take away from me.

I have found out that I need to be needed, I like to be needed and they give me that but you know what else? I need them just as much. Calling them blessings is an understatment. Angels would be more like it and thank you God for sending them to me, though there is not enought thank yous in the world, thats all I can give.

Here are some pictures that I absoultly adore,

Amazing

It is simply amazing to me how life can change in a blink of an eye. Good or bad changes they all happen so quickly. I wouldn't change anything for the world but the thoughts flood through my head. Worries don't stop coming, I strive to be happy for changes but sometimes the thoughts in your head get the best of you. There is more to come for this blog but for now I'll leave it here.