Happy 2nd Birthday Tyson!

My boy. 2 years old. This kid has a very special place in my heart. Probably because I feel like I make a better "Boy mom" than "girl mom." I'm a work in progress. 

I almost titled this post "The boy who feels, Happy Birthday Tyson!" I went back and forth on it. But here I am explaining away. When I see Tyson playing, and interacting with people I can tell he just feels so much! He's got so much in him and he's trying to get it all out. He's very wild moment, and calm and cuddly the next. He can go from smacking everything and throwing things (just because he thinks its fun) to loving and hugging and kissing everyone in the next moment. He feels. The whole ray of emotions. I love it! He's probably the most like me that I can tell thus far. 

He's unpredictable and independent. I never know if it's going to be one of those times where he begs and begs for me to hold him or hold his hand and won't walk until it happens, or if it will be one of those times where I can't get him to hold my hand even with some of my best convincing and pleading. Haha.

He always has something in his mouth. Whether it be his fingers, his toys, his shirt, or some food. It is funny. 

Things I love about Tyson:

• I love the way he says "Thank you momma" after I have given him a compliment. It just feels so sincere. 
• I love when he squeezes my cheeks and gives me kisses. 
• I love how when he tells me things it is with such emotion and deepness. I can hardly explain it, but he really lets you know how he feels. :)
• I love that he talks so well. It makes it really fun to enjoy his whole personality. 
• I love that he loves his sisters. 
• I love that he tries to be so helpful all the time. 
• I love that he sucks his thumb and strokes his eye just like his big sister. 
• I love watching him dance and be silly. 
• I love when he and Kinley laugh really hard for a long time together. 
• I love when he wants to fall asleep next to me in my bed. 
• I love that he loves to eat. Haha. 
• I love that he will choose to sit and relax watching a book over doing almost anything else. 
• I love hearing him sing church songs and nursery rhymes. 
• I love hearing him pray.
• I love his fire and zest and sweetness!!!!

This boy is just all around lovely and wonderful. We are working on the no biting thing. ;) 

Love you little Tyse-Tyse baby (sing to 'ice-ice baby'). Thanks for picking me.

NB & 1-2 yrs!

 

 

 

4 Months of Sadie Jean

My little baby aint quite so baby anymore. She's growing up fast.

• Laughing, OH I LOVE the laughs. She's ticklish, which makes it fun. 
• Grabbing at things and being aware of objects in front of her. It has made it so much easier to set her down on the ground and be able to entertain herself for a while. 
• She even tries to scoot her way towards objects. I just don't think she should be old enough to do anything but lay in the comfort of my arms. 
• Although difficult prior to starting acid reflux medication, it has done wonders for her. She still has hard moments. I wouldn't classify her as an "easy baby" but when that acid reflux isn't acting up she sure is easy to get a smile out of. She just looks so happy!
• She's had several nights in a row in the last week and a half where she sleeps from about 7:30 until about 5. It is heavenly! It makes the times she wakes up before that super hard. Haha. 
• She loves having her brother and sister by her entertaining her...but doesn't love to be tugged on and jumped on (can't blame her). 
• She is "talking." Jibbering and jabbering and having little conversations with us that only she knows the meaning of. But I love it. :)
• This is the longest I have made it breastfeeding without having to supplement. I think she is a really good eater and I'm glad we don't have to buy formula. Haha. 
• She has turned into a thumb sucker! I knew it was only a matter of time. But it is here now. 
• She's a gorgeous little lady. And we love her so!

Side note: She is so stinking WIGGLY! And she wants to stuff everything in her mouth. She constantly has something in her mouth or is trying to get something to her mouth. Hence, the picture. I have NEVER taken so many pictures for the monthly shot for any of my kids. But Sadie blew it out of the water. My goodness. She's a curious little creature. :)

Cabin days!

"MOM! They're bugging me again!"

Pumpkin patch

Thumb sucker

Exhausting days. 

Fun days!