3 Things to Say

I found it so funny today when I was reading my "Parents" magazine. The article was named 3 Things to Say if Your Kid Bites Another Kid. Well, those of you who know my Brylie. Know what a time we had with her when she was little. Yes, she was a little Jaws. My mother told me, it was only right because I too was a bitter. I ran into problems all the time at Brylie's school and Mc Donalds. Let's just say some mean mama's ran us out. They didn't have nice things to say about my child. To defend her on that account I found out later, their children had blockade Brylie up in the play area and would not let her down. Yes, she did bite but she would only bite if she felt like she was defending herself. Back to the funny article, here are their ideas to say when this happens.

#1 "We've been trying to get her to stop hitting. I guess it's working...sort of?"

#2 "Well,at least she's had all her shots"

#3 "I'm so sorry. He's teething"

I keep thinking if only I had this article back then I would have tried #2. Wow, I am sure they would then only had nice things to say to us and would have let us stay and play with them. LOL

I must later create a post about my "real kid". Brylie has taught me tons. She was and still is no easy kid to raise. But man, do I have great stories to share.

Mommy's Lil Helper

Lawson's big smile


Oh, I love outside



Riding around in the yard


It seems here lately that Brylie is trying to take over my roll. She is pretty good at taking care of Lawson and is a great helper. Brylie from day one has been Lawson's second mommy. Now, she is only 2 1/2 yrs older but she thinks that makes her so much bigger than him. Last week, I was on the phone and to my surprise, Brylie hands me a dirty diaper she just changed. I was not excited at first thinking that there would be a huge mess to clean up. I found Lawson with a new diaper on and it was put on correctly. I took it off to see if she cleaned everything up. Well, I must say she did an awesome job. She was so proud of herself, she now loves to change his diapers when I let her.

Today Brylie and I got up and did our usual morning routine. I was in the bathroom getting ready and Brylie comes in saying that Lawson is awake. She usual does this and I go in, get him out of his crib and change him. To my surprise Lawson is following behind her. I ask her how did he get out? She told me she is a big girl now, so she got him out. For the record, this is the second time she has done this. First time was when he was three weeks old. Let me just say neither times made mommy very happy.

A few mintues later, I went to let the dog out. I came back in to find that Brylie has now made Lawson a bowl of cereal with milk and a sippy cup of juice. There was some mess to clean up but not too bad. Then at lunch today Brylie wanted carrots and ranch for her vegetables and I forgot. I went to answer the phone to find when I turned around she got herself carrots and Lawson cherry tomatoes. (since I don't like Lawson eating carrots because he always gets choked) She reported to me that they must eat vegetables to get big, strong, and hellfee (healthy) Wow, she is some helper and I thank God daily for her. She is also a get reminder. As we run out the door on days I work, she is my to do list. I must report to her about whether all those things are done so we can have a good day. She is so much like her daddy in that way and man I need someone behind me to keep me on my toes.

Now, about my little boy. Lawson is so full of life. He has the best facial expressions I have ever seen on a baby. His whole face is a part of whatever feeling he is feeling. He smiles take every part of his tiny face to show and his mad or sad faces are just the same. He loves to follow Brylie around and do what she is doing. So that might mean dressing up in princess costumes or playing babies. He loves to play kitchen. Maybe he will be a great cook like his daddy. We all know I am not the best but I still try.

Don't worry too much he does have his boy side. He loves to play outside and get in the dirt, mud, sand anything to make him smell like a little boy. He loves water and Brylie has now shown him how to blow bubbles. He took that talent with him when we went to our small group a couple of Sundays ago. We could not find him anywhere and then I heard this tiny laugh of joy. We found him in the bathroom and his head was soaking wet. He was sticking his head in the toilet and blowing bubbles. I must say I was a little disgusted and embarrassed to find him doing that. He is fine and I am sure that will not be the worst thing he does as he grows up. I Love my two crazy kids and the things they do to make my life as their mommy so remember able.

Christmas Again??????????

All the grandkids



Opening gift


Diva in action



Brylie the cheerleader




Yes, we have now had all our Christmas get together and I must say all were tons of fun. Last weekend we met my brothers and their families and my parents half way in Abilene. We stay in a hotel and did Christmas. Much better than driving all the way to my parents (7 hours). My kids are not great travelers so 3 hours was great. The kids love seeing each other and running up in down the halls. They had a indoor swimming pool so that was cool. It didn't feel much like Christmas in a hotel but hey, it January so who cares! I love this idea of meeting half way and hope we will do it again. Don't worry Mom we will drive all the way on your Christmas just those off Christmas this would be nice. I posting some picture of us there and then some at home showing how much my kids loved their cool new stuff. Thanks again Aunt Reese for the Cheer leading outfit we love it! Brylie was very sad she could not wear it to Church Sunday.

A year to remember

May God bless you and your family this new year!

Make a scrapbook - it's easy!

Holiday Fun

cookies for Santa


opening gifts






Hand painted chairs from Granny Jean

coloring with Aunt Sarah

Oh what fun it is to ride



Yummy





rolling out the dough

cookie cutting

ready to bake

Lawson eating the candy off

Christmas at Our House

We had so much fun this holiday. It is sad to say it is all over and done with. We had several Christmas at different sides of the family. We still have my side but we are not doing that one until January.

On Christmas Eve we went to Papaw Mark house and had Christmas with him and Aunt Sarah and Uncle Billy. I have some great pictures, one where Lawson is eating a rib and loving it! Papaw Mark got the kids a wagon. He also decorated his lawn mower for the holiday so he could pull the kids in the wagon. The kids just loved it.

We got home Christmas Eve night, Nana and Papa Dale were there waiting on us. Brylie and I had so much fun making cookies with a little help from Lawson. If you call eating the candy off the cookies help.

Nana took some great pictures of the kids in the tub with their Santa beards. I wanted to get some pictures of the kids in the rocker my Poppie made.Several years back he made each of his seven grand kids a rocker for Christmas. In hope that one day each grandchild who have kids of their own to enjoy his rocker. I try to take a picture each year of my kids for him.

Lawson was tons of fun this year he really loved opening gifts his or anybody else. I love Christmas even more as an adult. I get so much joy watching my children and their excitement of Christmas.