Google. Thank you

Holy moly.  I had a hell of a time getting these pictures to my computer.  For some reason my phone will not connect to my computer.  I have tried three different wires.  I have tried two different sync programs....

I might have just put all of my personal information out on the web for all to see AND have every single picture I take automatically upload.  Ha.  So....this could be bad.  Guess I need to investigate either a new cord...or an actual camera.

Regardless...here are some pictures.  In random order. And today I am actually going to share a few quick stories that make me smile.

**We went to the pool last week and there was a couple laying out.  There were actually a lot of people laying out but for one reason or another Cameron fixated on a specific couple.  He looked at them and said, "Mommy, they night night?" And just kept staring.  It caught Owen's attention too and they just stared in amazement at these two adults sleeping at the pool.  Then they proceeded to act like they were sleeping too.  About 30 minutes later the wife got up and started walking in the pool and Cameron was thrilled.  He kept saying, "Mommy, she's awake. Mommy, she's awake."  This routine went on the entire three hours that we played that day.

**The boys just start singing the ABC's on their own.

**Cameron fell asleep in timeout.  He continued to get out of bed during nap time so I just kept putting him into timeout.  After an hour of the back and forth he finally propped himself up against the wall and slept.

**I am learning A LOT at work.  I am transitioning into my new role and I am learning, growing, and enjoying my job more and more.

(They watched a good portion of the movie and ate popcorn!!)

**I asked Cameron if he wanted to try and pee in the potty.  Surprisingly..he said yes.  He was on the potty for about 30 seconds when he stood up and said, "What is that?" While pointing into the potty.  I walked over and he had a tiny piece of poop come out.  Owen heard the commotion and decided to come over and investigate.  Needless to say, he ended up completely pooping in his diaper 5 minutes later!

**My boys are pretty amazing.  I have been working more so when I am home for some reason I cherish the little moments of uncontrolled laughter that we share.  For example, this afternoon I was calling the eye doctor for Cameron.  They asked, "Mommy what are you doing?" I said that was on hold with the eye doctor.  I laid on the floor and put the phone on my stomach on speaker phone.  Then Cameron laid down next to me and started playing with a ball.  Owen decided to do the same.  So the three of us were laying side by side on the toy room floor playing and laughing.  It was nice to sit and enjoy.  Another story...last night when I got home from work the three of us laid in Cameron's bed and tickled, laughed, sang, and told stories of the day.

(Falling asleep in timeout)

A few extra things...I taught the boys "shame shame shame on your name."  This should make my sister smile.  When we were younger and we were trying to get our sibling in trouble, my dad would frequently say, "Go say to them, shame shame shame on your name."  It actually started to make me mad.  I wanted her to get into trouble and instead NOTHING was happening.  I have now taught this to my children.  Usually it instantly makes them both burst out into uncontrollable giggles.  And in their 2 year old life...the issue is quickly forgotten.  I even here them saying it to each other when they are going to sleep at night.  It is pretty funny.

**And last thing I have written down.  A few nights ago I was playing music (like always) but the boys were just playing and not really paying attention.  All of sudden Beastie Boys came on and Cameron stopped what he was doing and started dancing.  It was so stinking cute. 

Rocks

I originally put these pictures up with every intention to post in the month of May.  It is only the first day of June....but I wanted to do 4 posts in May.

The boys are done with school, I am transitioning into a new job at work, and I am grateful for rain so I don't have to water the garden!

I need to post about these rocks.  Rocks are such a MAJOR part of our life that I am not sure how I will ever forget...but I am sure that I will.  Sooo....I need to post.  My children (especially Cameron) LOVE rocks.  Every time we walk in and out of the gym we (they) collect them.  (usually I try to leave them there next to the side walk but sometimes Cameron DEMANDS I put them into the diaper bag.  ....and let's be honest...taking a few rocks is much easier than having a melt down at the gym door.)

They collect them on every walk, at every play date...basically everywhere.  Rocks are always in the car seats and scattered in the garage.  When we leave the house....as we are driving down the streets the boys yell, "goodbye home! goodbye rocks! goodbye big rocks! goodbye little rocks!"  They do the same at the gym.  When we are playing outside Cameron moves his rocks from the bike, the car, the wagon, boxes...ext.  Rocks are basically the IT thing right now. 

Oh how I love Shelby.  I feel like she keeps my feet on the ground and my head up.  I am so grateful for her friendship and her spur of the moment fun nights.  To be honest...I never want her to get married and have a baby because then she can't just show up for a glass of wine!!

Mother's Day

Sorry...I am not going to try and figure out how to get these to go side by side instead of one after the other.  I know it makes for a LOT of scrolling.  Here are some of the pictures from Mother's Day.  We had a blast but man was in exhausting.  Lots of kids.  We are so grateful that Erin and Jess were able to make the trip.  I can't imagine the stress it takes to come into a different time zone with two little ones in tow.  We hope that they make the move to Indy shortly!

As you can tell...the pictures are in no particular order.  Yay for a great weekend.  Can't wait to share the professional pictures soon.

 

Sit. Down. Write.



1. Twice

This is my second post for May.  I only posted twice in March and in April.  I am happy that I am sitting down and writing today.  I hope that I can take more time to sit down and record what is wonderful about our day. 

2. Mother's Day

Today is Mother's Day.  It was perfect.  I woke up feeling great.  Had a good workout.  And spent hours with my boys and family at my mom's house.  I have not kept my phone (aka camera) handy so I only took a few pictures.  Hopefully my sister was able to get some great pictures that I will be able to post later.  It was a crazy afternoon.  There are five 2 year olds playing, running, and eating TONS of cupcakes.  The boys were asleep by 645!! 

3. Cousins
Last night we went out for drinks and appetizers with the cousins. ....No Kids!!!  It was so nice to sit and talk with other adults.  We laughed and laughed and all really had a great time.  Wish we could do this more!!

4. Working out & school
Yes.  Repeat.  And you ....are over hearing it.  Well I just want to say.  First, I am in the best shape of my life.  Second, the boys made me mother's day cards at school.  And being a single mom....this really means a LOT. 

5. Please, thank you, and TALK TALK TALK
My kids do NOT stop.  Watching them around children their own age reminds me how much these two boys talk.  They have serious opinions, they are independent, and they do not stop talking. 

****We have had so so so much fun with the Harris family.  My kids LOOOOOVE Aunt Erin and all of her stickers, "pickle tickles," and fun songs.  When I have pictures I will write more about the trip.  Looking forward to another good day tomorrow.****

6. TV
I am sitting and watching TV.  I have HOURS of shows taped on my DVR.  Ha.  I might sit for another 30 minutes!! 

May 10th

1. Updates

It is a constant thing.  I think that it is this way for everyone....right? I have done a LOT.  Well I might easily be able to rephrase, my dad has done a LOT.  Some of the recent updates are a new sink and faucet (long over due) a new screen door for the back (Greg and I talked about needing one the first time we looked at the house) and painting the boys room.  It is still a khaki color, but now has more durable paint and very fresh.  I have also been working a ton in the yard.  I split and moved a ton of hostas and actually planted vegetables in the garden.    

2. Big boy beds



I took the sides off of the cribs.  The boys are getting old enough for this next step.  To give you a quick update on how they are doing...Owen has never tried to get out of his bed.  Cameron on the other hand is all over the room.  He wasn't for the first week but he figured it out.  He goes into Owen's bed, he plays all over the room, he is doing something that both boys laugh and laugh and laugh.  The whole time...Owen stays in bed.  He is such a character.

 We have side rails on the bed (thank you Tanya) and there is only a tiny opening for the boys to crawl in and out.  This opening is where Cameron decided to fall asleep one night.

3. Health
With the second set of tubes, adenoid out, winter over, and the start of claritin....I think it is working!  Cameron has been somewhat of a new man.  He still whines like most 2 year old kids but for the most part he is able to play and have fun without being sick.  Here are two silly pictures he wanted to take after he was playing in the pouring rain last week.

4. Friends

Here is a picture of bike day at school.  We started a bike parade.  Cameron was at the end but he was lapping everyone and not staying in line.  Below that is a picture of Kally (from school) and Austin, her brother.  Their family also goes to our gym.  On Sunday we all happened to pull up at the same time.  The kids all RAN into the daycare center and we were able to get this quick shot of them playing while the adults checked in.  Now when we pull up to the gym Owen frequently says, "Where's Kally?"



5. Summertime

I need to start making a list of summertime activities.  I think that we will be spending a lot of time at the pool or playing in the yard.  I think that it will be a blast and go by way too quickly.  I am starting a new schedule at work.  This means that I will be working more days.  That alone is hard to swallow BUT it is a necessity in order to keep this household above water.

Yay for summer!!!! 

***The Harris family arrives in town tonight!!  Very excited to spend time with the cousins!!**