Pics from the zoo

Please excuse the quality. These are from little man's camera. Mine broke. I do love the effects you can put on pics. Like the one of Mr. Bryan.

A boy and the dog

My little guy sure did enjoy his time at Auntie Una & Uncle Mac's. They were really nice to let us stay with them for a whole week. I must say that the favorite part for the little one was playing with Pi "Paisan" the Italian Spinone. 

Back to School

Back to daycare today! After a week off I was very worried. This morning he laid it on thick. "Mommy I wanna stay home with you and play!" "Mommy please stay with me!" "Mommy please don't go!" "I go work with you!" I stayed with him a few minutes in the cafeteria while he ate his breakfast that he hadn't finished at home or in the car. Every time I got up to leave he would hold on to my arm as tight as he could and kiss it. Then tell me to stay. Finally I pried away and told him "Goodbye!" Normally I just leave and don't look back but today after I had gone outside I looked back and he had his head in his hands crying. It broke my heart. Even though I know that soon after he was fine I was just a little worried that he would act up today. To my great relief and surprise actually "He was GREAT!" Now if we could just keep that up I would be in heaven. 

Alligators at the Park

Back in my lovely hometown of Jennings, LA they have a great park. It is the I-10 park and it is a gem. They have a small lake with ducks to feed. It has a great walking track and an alligator house. Did I forget to mention a great many slides and swings. Can you believe I had not brought my son to this masterpiece of a park yet. I spent many a childhood day at this park. So I decided we should make a trip of it. We got some lunch, fed the ducks, held a baby alligator, watched the big alligators and the giant snapping turtle, and then played on all the playground equiptment.

It was a gorgeous day to be outside.

Beautiful Weekend

This weekend was absolutely beautiful. The weather was perfect. Couldn't ask for better. Friday night we hung out and went by the mall. 

Saturday we spent the morning running errands and being productive. We went to the little man's favorite drive thru-- the Bank! We then hit his second favorite spot... Mic Odonalds! 

After Daddy finally got off work we headed for the beach! We ran into one of the little guy's sitters on the way. Miss Jenna. So nice to see her. She is just awesome! 

Then off we went to meet the Rhodes crew. For some fun in the sun!

It was like we were on the French Riviera with the sites of the day. We saw thongs and speedos and none of them looked like Giselle or Michael Phelps. 

The boys had a great time playing in the water and in the sand. I bet despite all of the scrubbing Maddox still probably has sand in his hair. He was covered head to toe, actually both boys were. 

A nice day to play. As we were leaving the beach Maddox told me "I want Landon, he is my best friend." It was so sweet! 

After the beach we headed home to change for dinner. We went to one of Daddy's friends houses. They live in the country and have a HUGE yard. They have 4 horses and lots of cats. The also had a Fort playhouse with a fireman's pole, a rope, ramp and a gravel pit for the tractors. The little guy was in hog heaven. Not to mention there were 4 kids for him to play with. He played with the tractors, climbed up in the fort, chased the cats, pet the horses, played with the kids and tons of toys. He had a blast!

 Mommy and Daddy enjoyed their evening too. We had our first real carbs in two weeks... and it was crawfish fettucini. yum! I think Maddox was on overload from the fun of the day cause on the way home he passed out cold. 

Sunday we mostly spent the day relaxing. Which was wonderful. 

Grandparents

This weekend with Hurricane Gustav approaching we had relatives descend on our house. Grandparents to be exact. We had MawMaw Pont, Uncle Larry, Pawsy Vige & Granny Mac all come visit our little corner of the world. MawMaw Pont and Uncle Larry have never been this way before so it was nice to show them around. Lets just say the little guy was in hog heaven. He loves company. He loves to show off his house, his toys and anything else that he could show off. He played cards with Uncle Larry (tried to teach Maddox how to play battle). He played with his play*do with Paw.

He played play*do & mini skate boarding with Granny Mac. He showed them all his love for the Superfriends, Scooby Doo and the Backyardigans. Overall I believe he had the best Labor Day holiday of all. He didn't worry about any storm and he enjoyed the company. We even took him to the beach on Sunday. He loves the beach. He jumped the waves, he actually made his own sand castles, and didn't tear them all down. It was a great weekend. I believe the family is going to try to head out soon. I know he will be disappointed when everyone leaves.

Dude Night

So my boys had a Dude Night last night. Their first real big one anyway. They went to the pre-season Texans game. When he saw Reliant Stadium he told his Daddy, "Go that way! Circus!". The last time we were there was for the Circus. Last night at the game they had a great time. Rode on the "espalators" and had popcorn. Little guy keeps telling me he went to a basball game and then he says football. Other than a break for a couple of potty stops they both enjoyed the game. Maddox played High five, Low five, You're too slow with a guy sitting by them. From what I have heard that was a big hit all around. I believe Dude Night might be the wave of the future. "Mommy no go Dude Night!"

Football

My little guy is following in his dad's love of football. The other day he was all about football anyway. Who knows if it will last. For his birthday one of his presents was some new clothes for his monkey Friday from Build-A-Bear. We needed to go to the mall so I decided to take him to get Friday's new clothes. He went straight for the football gear. He decided Friday must be a football player. He was so excited to show Daddy later that night Friday's new outfit. When it was time to go to bed he wanted Friday to wear jammies so he took off his football gear. He then went in to the study with the helmet part of the outfit and kept calling for me to put it up. I told him we should put it in his room with the rest of his clothes, but he insisted that we put it in the study. I thought this was odd but followed him in there. Then it dawned on me what he had in mind. On the top of one of our bookshelves is Daddy's Southern Miss helmet. He wanted to put Friday's helmet right next to his Daddy's. So in his words "They could be statues together!"

Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream for Green?

So for the little guy's birthday last week, him, Landon & I went out for ice cream. Maddox got Mint (green) with sprinkles and Landon got Cotton Candy (blue) with sprinkles. I figured they liked the colors and that is how they made their choices. Tonight Daddy brought little guy for ice cream since he was good this weekend and at school today. He once again wanted the green Mint ice cream. This time however, instead of sprinkles he wanted gummy bears. So in his last 3 visits to the ice cream shop he has asked for either pistachio or mint. You think he has a thing for green ice cream. Maybe he would like green eggs and ham. I should try making all of his food green. He does really like green beans and green jello. Maybe I have stumbled on to something. 

Some Funnies from a Bad Day

So yesterday we are in the car headed home (son had a bad day at school) when I ask him what happened. He states matter of factly "It Stress!". So later in the conversation I tell him he needs to listen to his teachers. He tells me "Listening it logical!" I ask him if he knows what listening is and he tells me "I no listen, I big boy!" LOL

Happy Birthday

Just a note to say "Happy Birthday!" to my little guy who is now 3 years old. Boy how time flies. It doesn't seem like that long ago that you came into this world. My little man you came into the world at 9lbs 14 oz and 21.7" long. I am sure that time will continue to fly by and I will be amazed by how fast you have grown. Speaking of grown, you are still such a big boy. I am looking forward to seeing Dr. Ingraham on Thursday to get the official scoop on just how much you have grown. I know that you are still off the charts, as usual. My sweet little guy. You surprise me everyday with the things you do and say. Just wanted to let you know that I love you and that I am enjoying watching you grow up.

Busy Birthday Weekend

What a wild weekend! We celebrated Maddox's birthday this weekend throwing a Scooby Doo party at the house. Before the party Maddox was really tired and had a rough patch. For a little bit I thought he might be a "no show" at his own party, but he came around. He had a great time and enjoyed showing off his Scooby cake that his Aunt Kass made him. 

He made sure that each one of his Scooby's had their own plate and small glass to enjoy the party. 

His cousin Ali helped him blow out the candles and fun was add by all with the Scooby pinata.

     

 Maddox enjoyed having his friends come over to play. Thanks for sharing with us to: Landon, Seth, Sage, Ali, Billy, Michael, Katelyn, Madelyn and all the grown ups. "Thanks!" Maddox spent the rest of the day playing with all of his new stuff. Now I have to find places for everything..gives me a reason to sort through the old stuff. On Sunday we took Maddox to see the Backyardigans Live.

 

He absolutely LOVED it. He even got up and danced a little jig in the aisle. Overall the weekend turned out well for my little 3 year old.

Tropical Storm Edouard

Tropical Storm Edouard had me off work early on Monday to prepare for the storm. Spent the day getting supplies. Was going to pick up Maddox when I got off work around noon and then realized it was nap time at daycare. I decided it would be best for both of us if I waited until nap time was over. He sleeps so much better there for nap time than he does at the house. I think they put something in the food. Spent the rest of the day just getting stuff together.
Tuesday we spent the morning hanging out watching cartoons. Once again while Mommy tried to sleep my little darling played wrestle mania on my head. When he got a little too agressive and bit my arm I decided it was time to venture out of the house. It rained yesterday morning but nothing major the storm was East of us. We went to Daddy's office where we found Landon, Jodie & Bryan. I could tell right off Maddox was in rare form he didn't want to play. It was nap time in a big way. We grabbed some lunch and then I took him home to put him down for a nap. He wouldn't go to sleep. I didn't get him down for a much needed nap until 3pm. I was about to pull my hair out. I was so looking forward to getting things done yesterday but with my little guy nothing got finished. I had my hands full just keeping up with him.

The past two weeks in pictures

Three Astros games, 3 trips to the Kemah boardwalk, a night at the Circus and lots of visits with friends.

 Ali & Maddox at the Boardwalk

 Nasa Night at the Astros Game

 Clay and Maddox watching the Astros beat the Cubs. 
 Maddox and Clay were enjoying the boardwalk rides.
Waiting for another Cubs vs. Astros game

Fun at the Circus
Daddy carrying me home exhausted!

Statement of the Morning

Little guy wakes up from a dead sleep stretches his arms and proclaims "I BIG ENOUGH!" Then he repeats, "I big enough just like Daddy!". Then he proceeds to fall right back to sleep. 

A Change in Routine

My little guy is all about routine. He likes things a certain way. We aren't on a tight schedule or anything like that but he just has his particulars. For instance, when we leave daycare each day he goes to the water fountain and fills up, then off to the bowl of suckers behind the counter ( for the last 10 months he always picks the same flavor... ALWAYS), the he takes a ride on the little push Merri-go-round they have at daycare (he only likes to go around once and always puts it back in the same spot when he finishes), then we go to the car. He rarely eats his suckers but when he does he hands me the paper wrapper.

So yesterday I pick him up at daycare and we skip the fountain...no biggie.... he goes to the candy bowl and picks out two totally new flavors and hands me one. "This is for you Mommy!" I am just in shock that he picked out two different flavors. My whole console in my car is filled with suckers that are the exact same flavor. The truly amazing part is that he ate the sucker he got. I figured he would try it and say "OOOOh Yucky!" They keep you on your toes.

Baby

This morning while getting my son ready for daycare he tells me, "We need baby!" He then points out "Mommy I need baby sisser!". I ask him if he knows what a baby sister is. "Baby sisser is girl baby." So he tells me again " Mommy I need baby sisser." Daddy comes in the room and says are you sure you want a sister and not a brother? "I want baby sisser, no need brover!"

I guess he is more ready to have an addition to the family than I am. LOL

The Sun

My son goes to bed by the Sun and as he likes to say "I wake up with the Sun!" Lately he is very curious about the Sun. He is constantly asking if the Sun is out or if it is going Night Night. Today in the car it was overcast but still bright out. 

Son: "I want to give the Sun a hug!" 

Mommy: "Why does the Sun need a hug?"

Son: "The sun is very sad!"

Mommy: "Why is the Sun sad?"

Son: "He is hiding behind the clouds!"

Mommy: "What made him unhappy?"

Son: "He crying like a baby! He need a hug to make him happy again!"

Then he went on to talk about something else. Just one of those cute little conversations.

Snakes In the Carpet

A week or so ago at daycare a bunch of kids were pulling up the circle time carpet rug (you know the rugs with all the letters and pictures on them). Well the teacher got tired of them picking up the rug and told them "Watch out for the snakes under the rug!". I bet you can imagine all of the fun I have had with this one. Every where we go my son tells me "Mommy, Look out snake!". The other night we were sitting in the living room on the couch and with his feet in the air he says to me "Snakes in our rug Mommy!". Then about 11:30pm he wakes up and walks down the hall to find me. In his half asleep manner he says to me "Mommy, lip hurts snake bit it. Still in mouth, get it out!" So I pretend to remove a snake from his mouth and give him a kiss on the forehead. We go back to his room and after telling me Thank you! he immediately falls back to sleep. So now he sees snakes everywhere and dreams that they bite him. Remind me to thank the teacher. On the up side he doesn't pick up the carpet in our living room.

Gym Party

To get my son to go stay at our gym's daycare we told him from the beginning that he was going to a gym party. We figured if we told him it was a party he would want to go and wouldn't be as unsure of it. It worked beautifully. In the last 3-4 months I would say he has been @ 4 times. So we don't bring him often, usually my hubby watches him while I am at the gym. Today hubby had to work late so it was time for a trip to the gym party. He usually gets really excited and he really likes it. Today he tells me "I no want go to gym party! There are zombies at the gym party!" Me: "There are what at the gym party?" Son: " Zombies Mommy, There are zombies at the gym party!" LOL...As soon as we got there and he saw there was a cartoon on the big TV he took of running to go have fun at the gym party. So I guess the zombies didn't stick around.

I know if you read my other blog it is pretty much the same post, but bear with me.