Could Have had a V8

This is a quick post but I thought it was rather funny. It is amazing what little kids pick up from the TV. We were watching cartoons of course, just an old family tradition. The V8 commercial came on you know the one were people are passing up their vegetables and getting hit on the forehead. After, the commercial was over little Ross ran over to big Ross and hit him on the forehead. I thought it was hilarious because in all honesty Big Ross doesn't eat vegetables or fruit that often. So, it was totally appropriate. However, we cant encourage little Ross to hit but I thought this was a moment that needed to be written down.

Playgroup: So much Fun

Today Ross and I got to go to playgroup. I have forgotten how much I love them since I haven't been able to go due to one of the children I use to watch. It is just so nice to sit around and talk to people that are my age. The biggest plus besides the food is getting out of my house. I truly enjoy being around all the women from my ward. It is just a reminder that there are people in the world that share my same values. It is so uplifting. Anyway, by the end of the playgroup we were all sitting in Delinda's kitchen just talking while the kids were doing who knows what. Hey nobody was crying so all must have been going well. The thing I thought was the neatest was there were moms sitting on the kitchen floor. It just reminded me of my younger days from high school get togethers, crazy to think that has been almost a decade. Anyway, I am so excited for the next one so I can feel young again.

Pictures from the Goodbye Dinner

This is the three boys. Parker thought it would be a good idea if they all held hands.
This is one day that Katie was packing and they got to come play. I took as many pictures as I could and this is the only one that turned out. Note: I tried to take pictures of Reid too I just couldn't get him to hold still.
Look at their dirty little faces.
I love this one.

Take Good Care of My Baby

This weekend little Ross was so darn cute, "Taking good care of his (pink) baby" He found this little pink plush baby and started taking care of it. The day started off with him taking the baby around in the grocery cart and putting her down for a nap. Then he decided later on it was time to put her to bed so he took her to his room. When he came back out I asked him if he put her in a bed and told her good night. He ran back to his room, Ross and I turned down the volume on TV to hear him, he sat back there for at least two minutes talking to her. He then ran out to the living room and told us "Shh!" So, we were very quiet. Then when it was time for him to go to bed he told us "Shh!" again. When we opened his door his "pink" baby was asleep on his pillow covered up with a blanket. The next morning he had to feed her. So, I gave him a little medicine bottle shaped like an actual nipple. After he was done feeding her he brought her into the bathroom and held her over the toilet to pee. When she was done he told her "Good job" That is what we tell him when he uses the potty. He is such a character. I know he will be a good big brother to his sister.

All About "Cash"

This week doesn't even compare to last weeks. I have just had the time to enjoy little Ross and Big Ross. Little Ross is still a hand full but what two year old isn't. Did I ever mention how much my son Loves Johnny Cash? He will demand to listen to "The Ring of Fire" every moment of the day. If we are on the computer it is playing, if he has a choice of what to play over the TV it is that CD, or when he is going to sleep it is playing or he is singing it. Wednesday night I heard him jumping on his bed signing "Down, down, down" he says the ring of fire part but it is not clear at all. As much as Ross and I love Johnny Cash this song is starting to get old. We are hoping that he will learn to "Walk the Line" or something.

The Dream

So last night I had the craziest dream about my baby. When I woke I up I told Ross that I knew what we were having. He said "you do?" I said " Yep, a little girl and her name is to be Annie May!" He didn't confirm that it was a little girl but he was very interested in the dream. I do believe that things can come in dreams but that was to odd for me. I would have never thought of that name in a million years but it does have significant. My moms middle name is Ann and both my grandma's middle names were May. Ross asked me if I just wanted him to tell me what we were having and I said nope I still want to be surprised. Even though because of the dream I am almost certain I am having a little girl. So here's hoping.

The Ice

My son has officially turned into a little hypochondriac. His new thing is wanting ice for everything on his body. Given it is cute but it can start to wear on me when he is wanting it every five minutes. It all started a couple of days ago when he bumped his head and we gave him a little ice pack to put on it. It is to the point now where he wont even have a bump, he just decides or remembers a bump from who knows when and ask for the ice. He is a pistol to say the least. But hey hes mine.

Update: He had to take the ice pack to bed with him. When I asked him what it was for, he said "Butt" and held it to his backside. He gets that from his Daddy icing his back.

The Doorbell Rang at 6:30 am

Can You see the car?
Can You see the door?
The tree rang the doorbell!
What a mess.

So yeah what a week this week is turning out to be. This week is the week where everything that can go wrong it will. The first thing that happened this week was the Buckeyes losing on Monday. I didn't know to cry or just be really mad. I chose mad. I would have to say that didn't play bad they just made stupid mistakes. Hey, there is always next year. Third times a charm right? Anyway, crazier things have happened this week. One of the little ones I babysit, Dad lost his job. So I wont be watching her anymore I felt so bad. On to why the doorbell rang at 6:30 am. So, Ross and I were asleep and we both heard the doorbell. I thought well maybe Tiff is dropping Aly off anyway. So her dad could look for a job today. Then I thought no she would have called. So we went back to sleep for a little while. After we woke up I looked out our front window and said "Honey you wont be going to class today!" He said, "Why" I said" Because the neighbors tree is laying on your car." Yeah their huge Blue Spruce Pine was laying on his car and blocking our drive way. To top it off their homeowners insurance wont cover it since it was an "ACT of GOD" I think I am getting my pay backs because I have been complaining about that tree forever and how it drops needles all over. Plus, I would sweep the needles back in their yard. Karma ugh.

Is it a Boy or Girl?

On Monday, I had my twenty week ultrasound. Oh that little baby is so precious and it is a mover. My mom got to come with me to my appointment which was fun. I knew it was hard on Big Ross because he was unable to come. However, he got the privilege of getting to know what we are having. I don't want to know. So, Dr. Shepherd took the pictures and put a G or a B on the picture. I didn't want her to type boy or girl because I might have figured at by how many keys she hit. She sealed it up in two envelopes, I wanted to make sure I could not see through it. The only thing about the baby is he/she has a rather large stomach. I am hoping it is nothing. She wants me to come back for another ultrasound in four weeks to make sure all is well. I told her if the baby had a large stomach then that just meant I would have to nurse more to fill that belly. That would equal losing more weight. So, I decided that each day since Ross knows what we are having I will just switch the names every other day. So one day the baby will be Coen Lewis and the next Elleigh Marie. I really think he is going to have fun keeping this secret from me. He said if I get to annoying he might just tell me. I about teared up. So I guess I have anywhere between 17 to 20 weeks to find out for myself. I cannot wait!!!

Goodbyes: Not for me

So yesterday I had to say goodbye to my friend Katie and her boys. I will included Spencer in that group. I would have to say it was one of the hardest goodbyes I have ever had to do. The evening was nice. I had the chance to cook them one last meal which I loved. I made one of their favorites Manicotti and Ceaser Salad. With Blondie's as a dessert. For those who know Katie, knows she is in a competition, she was a good girl and passed on the dessert. She had fresh strawberries instead. It was a very nice dinner. The best part was getting to enjoy the boys one more time in my home. I loved when they were just playing and laughing because that is the thing I want to remember most about them. I loved the fact that Parker and Reid felt so welcome to come into my home, just play and be themselves. I didnt want the evening to end but knew it would have to. I made Katie get one more picture with me even though we both were looking our finest. I promised her that I would keep that picture in hiding. We then got pictures of "Baby" Ross, Parker, and Reid toghter. Parker grabbed both their hands to hold during the picture and smiled. I will miss his energetic spirit. I cannot wait to get the pictures developed to post them. After, we got done with the pictures it was time to say goodbye. That is when my tears came. I tried to hold them back but as soon as I hugged Parker there was no way I could hold them back. It seemed just like yesterday I was rushing to the hospital to visit that little boy and now he is this big 3 year old giving me a big hug to say goodbye. Then it was onto Reid who is one the sweetest natured little boys I have ever met. I gave Katie a hug and said goodbye. I dont think she will ever know how much she helped me grow spirtual. She was such a great example to me, the light of Christ shined through her. I think that is what I am going to miss the most. Man she will be a hard visiting teaching companion to top. Anyway, I am not good at goodbyes I think it is because I never had to do it that much in my life. I wish I could be stronger but I guess it has to be normal to miss the ones who helped you so much.

Dinner for Two

I would just have to say that I just love my little Ross. As I was preparing dinner tonight he was setting the table. It just wasn't any table it was his "buckeye" table. For those who don't know what that is, it is his kid table. I turned around from cutting the chicken and there in the middle of the kitchen was his table and chairs. He brought it out from the corner of the kitchen just so we could have dinner at his table and not the big table. Now one would have to picture an almost five month pregnant woman sitting on one of those little chairs with her knees into her chest. It was a site. The best thing about the dinner was little Ross giving me my chips for my tortilla soup. He would hand them to me and say "Here Momma." He will make a good husband one day. Everyday with him makes a new memory. I cant wait to see what tomorrow brings.

My first entry

This is my first entry. People I know say this is a good way to keep in touch with friends and family. So here I go. This week has been a busy one not as bad as last week. Little Ross had his buddy's Parker and Reid, even though he calls them both Parker, to play. He loves them dearly and lights up when they come to the door. I love have them over because it gives me a rest. As crazy as that sounds but it is true. They entertain each other which allows me the chance to do much needed things around the house. However, I am full of emotions because his little friends will be gone next week and he will be lost as will I. I have enjoyed watching these little boys grow up as far as they have grown.

This week was also a fun new years too. I say that as a joke since my husband works third shift and I got to kiss him at 8pm. I am sure it was midnight somewhere. I then went to bed sleeping with the TV on hoping to wake up to see the ball drop. I woke up at 12:05 am ( I missed the ball of course) to my son crying because the neighbors were setting off fireworks. So at least I had someone to kiss and that was my second Ross. So, this is my first entry.