When I take pictures lately, I can’t believe how big my kids are getting! Scout is a total kid now days, and Navy is not a newborn anymore. Scout is turning into a handsome little devil, and has the most classic personality. He is a total tease, which my whole family is convinced comes from me. He is a charmer, and is always using his new found smile to get his way. Even Micah has no control when Scout smiles. He is in constant motion, and L-O-V-E-S to play with all of his cousins. Old, young, boy or girl…he is sold on cousins! He is totally using his manners as he constantly says “please”, “thank you” and “excuse me”. After he hits, he immediately kisses and hugs the victim. And no…..this doesn’t get him out of his “automatic timeout”. The latest thing we are trying to work on is his whining. We have made a bit of progress, but still have some work to do. All in all, he is my total buddy, and best friend.
Navy is turning into the best little girl. She is nice and happy. All morning long she smiles for me, and has been giggling as of lately. Scout’s “song” that really got him going was “We All Live In The Yellow Submarine”. I have tried it on Navy, but she passes it up for “Chitty Bang Bang”. Last time I sang it for her, she giggled the whole time. She is so darling, and talks and talks. Most of it is her complaining to Trilby, and we crack up. She has this little sad face on and talks to Trilby forever. We can’t understand, but she is definitely trying to get something across to us. She loves the little fishy mobile I stole from Scout’s bed. She watches it every time she goes down. She also loves her little tastes of everything. She is particularly fond of cotton candy and frozen yogurt. She is now having one bottle of rice cereal every day. At about 5:00, I have nothing left to offer until late at night, so I started to have to supplement. Kind of sad, but she is in heaven! She is a total pig and has 3+ chins to prove it. I love her, and can’t wait until I know what she is actually saying!
Tristen spent many hours coming up with this beauty for me for Mother’s Day. I love the garish colors she chose….and especially the school she picked. Maybe she can wrap this little gem up again for father’s day and regift it to Micah! Actually, it serves it purpose and has made me really warm over the past few nights. The thought was teriffic, and I am glad she was so kind! I can’t wait to make her one of those really cool pockets you tuck in the front of a couch that will hold your TV Guide, remote control, and whatever else you think of. You can’t beat “As Seen On TV” junk! How about the Skull and Crossbones one she made my mom?!
My dad just informed me that as of April 17, 2009, I am a total two timer. I am obviously a U.S. citizen, but I am proudly a Canadian citizen too! Canada passed a new law that anyone born in Canada is a citizen of Canada, and their children are as well. So call me a Canuck. Buy me a lot of maple leaf paraphernalia. Serenade me with “Oh….Canada”. How sweet….I think I’ll take up curling.
Being a mom is the best. Being celebrated as a mom is better than the best. I loved my day of church, time with Micah’s family, a nice drive to San Diego, time with my mom and all of my sisters (+ one brother), a fantastic meal of filet and potatoes cooked by the men, presents between the sissy’s and mom while the men cleaned up, watching my kids in heaven with their cousins, driving home in silence, coming home to gifts from my husband and kids and nodding off.
Sissy/Mom gifts were awesome. I got a hair color/cut trip from my mom. A sweet homemade Snuggie from Tristen. Candy and stationary from the always talented Megan. And the best was a homemade card from Trilby and the girls. It said “to our 2nd mother”….and gave me a pedicure. How cute that I was considered her 2nd mom! Love it!
And from my own family……
From Micah….my favorite. A cooking class with my favorite chef at the Laguna Beach Culinary Institute.
From Navy….a dress I saw in Ireland and loved for her.
And from Scout…..the cutest shoes I also saw in Ireland and loved. I love that they say “mum”.
A great day….especially because Micah says he still is working on my last present….my letter. Presents are great. Letters are better than great!
My gift wasn’t so great for my own mom. I was under the impression that she wanted a kumquat tree (which she specifically said she did), but when I gave it to her, she laughed and said that I was the one who wanted it. I told her that I would happily take it back and get her climbing iceberg roses instead. She told me she didn’t want any climbing icebergs either, but then I told her that….yes….she did. Off to the nursery today!
Perfect.
Happy Mother’s Day.
Navy Baby is SO much more smiley than Scout was it is amazing. Her ripe times are early in the morning right after I feed her, and whenever Trilby is talking to her. I am telling you that Trilby just has the touch. I live for her smiles, and I especially love them because they are usually when it is just her and me. It is like she saves them up just for her mom. I have wanted to get them on camera for quite a while, but every time I try, I fail because she is enamored with the camera. And/or I click right when she smiles, but by the time the actual picture is taken -post flash on the second click-, she is somber again. I finally caught slight glimpses this morning, but I was holding the camera at my hip to hide it from her, and my work is far from good. Nonetheless, I at least have something.
By the way, she is totally sick with her first nasty cold. Poor little thing, but she is still smiling. If it had been Scout, he would have given me a “get out of my face” scowl.
Stinkpot got a hold of my camera, and was snapping away. I got a whole lot of pictures of ceiling lights, walls, his nostrils etc. But this one of his leg really shows his artistic touch and could be worth millions one day. So yes, I have copyrighted this photo. Oh…..you ask how a two year old got access to my camera? All I know is that Micah was in the room at the time of snatching. So he was either oblivious. Or more likely — my expensive camera was used as the latest diversion technique.
I have a secret hunch that Scout will be athletic. Micah has some athleticism to offer…..but on my side, I offer Papa! My dad played semi-pro football in Canada when he was younger, and ran track for BYU. All I have to say is that Scout is definitely lucky to have my genes! And if not for the athleticism…..then for the looks!
Navy went on her first bike ride this past weekend. We made it a family affair with both kids behind Micah, and I was on my own ride. Although she looks a little bitter to be all bundled, she loved it and was sound asleep by end of the first mile. I love how Scout insists on wearing Micah’s sweatband on the ride. And how he was perfectly concentrated on holding the pop rocks Belly gave him for his birthday until the end when he got to indulge.
One of my favorite places to take Scout –and now Navy– are the Dana Point gardens. You can sign up to have a plot and grow your own garden, and I have been on the waiting list for over a year. When I checked up on where I was on the list, they said I have at least another year of waiting. Anyway — Scout loves going along to see all of the plants and crops, play in the dirt, and especially chase the lizards. We took Micah along last time to test his lizard hunting skills. Although I had to bully him into trying (because according to him he just “doesn’t like touching lizards”), he finally pulled his sweatshirt over his hand and started “stalking” them. I told him to forget about stalking, and just catch one! He finally scored a good sized lizard, but I will say that he made me actually hold the thing. (And I didn’t see it with my own eyes, but I am SURE that he came home and disinfected his sweatshirt at least three times.) Scout and I made “Ronny” a home with lettuce and water in a cardboard box. Our (or Scout’s) plan was to keep him forever, but when it started sprinkling outside I thought it was too cruel and let him go be with his lizard friends. Poor little Scout has been talking about his lizard non stop, and makes B go outside with him to find them every afternoon since.
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