From One Mother to Another

Dear Mother Nature,

 I have a 14 month old son who loves being outdoors.

Lately, the weather hasn't been friendly to us; just too chilly.

I've accomodated his love for the outdoors with a window perch.

And overall its worked wonderfully.

He's been able to keep up with the trucks, garbage men, the senior citizens on their morning bike ride, the multitude of cats next door, and when daddy comes home.  

But I do believe he's growing tired of the perch.

Could you help this mother out with some warmer temperatures?

Thanks.

Lest you think...

...I could win Mother of The Year, I assure you that after my recent behavior I would be disqualified.

Exhibit A

Here you will see our son's 1st band aid. 

I am not proud to admit that under my care Thomas cut his thumb on.... an aluminum can. That's right folks, my Diet Dr. Pepper can.

And if my negligence in the aforementioned instance isn't enough. I've gotten a few texts regarding....

Exhibit B

...the above seen brow contusion.  Unfortunately, I cannot provide any explaination. 

I had a friend tell me a few years ago that as a stay at home mother she felt like she was saving her childs life on a daily basis. I laughed and thought her comment was witty. 

Now I understand conclusively.  

Giving Kisses

When Thomas was around 3 or 4 months old I felt certain the rash on his face was from his overly affectionate mother kissing his cheeks from morning till morning.  There's never been a shortage for kisses.

Thomas has been blowing kisses for several months now. But one afternoon as we were rocking and reading a prenap book he leaned up and gave me a kiss on the cheek. I have to say its just about the cutest thing I've ever experienced.  Over the past week or two he has really started picking up the frequency. 

Today was chilly and overcast, so we did lots of this... 

And this...

Did you notice anything in that first picture? We are teething BIG TIME.

Drooling, low grade fever, ear pulling, upset stomach, fussy, irregular sleeping. Oh yes, Teething Big Time.

Thomas enjoyed staying at his Mamaw and Papaw's last Friday and Saturday night.

We've been experiencing a string of bad weather. It was pretty gloomy all weekend. 

 

The weather cleared up for just a few minutes on Sunday and we enjoyed a picnic with friends.  Seriously, just a few minutes. The wind picked up and none of us could hold our plates down.  It was fun, even if we were only together for 30 minutes.

Have y'all ever tried this?

 

We have an espresso machine not a coffee pot.  As much as I love espresso, It's time comsuming and terribly messy. With a busy boy at my feet its just too much work.  Last week at Target I picked up some of these. I'm hooked. Mendy, you would love these.

Also, Dad this is the book Brian was telling you about. He finished it over the weekend and I started it this morning.  It's fantastic, you would really enjoy it.

And Dad, here's one more thing you'd like......

Grouping Alike Items, a Thank You, and Things of a Friday Nature

I just could not handle looking at my baby boy so upset when I pulled up our blog. Do you know what he was wanting when he was so upset that day?? ME. I was changing out some of his old clothes and he was wanting my FULL, UNDIVIDED attention. Breaks my heart seeing him so defeated like he was in those pictures.  

Last night during bath time I observed a genius at work.

That's right, completely unassisted and really without me even paying attention, Thomas grouped alike items.  Let's just count the boat on the shelf a train, ok?

When I brought to his attention what he had done, he was a mix of emotions.

Allow me to further point out our acheivements.

We love hand me down's around here. We want to thank Mommy Bette for the hand me down Maui Jim's. Thomas loves 'em.

And lastly it's not every day your in the Samford Alumni catalog. Unless it's today and your name is Thomas Sartin.

Happy Friday friends!

Our cleaning helper is coming today and we have a weekend full of Spring parties!

Some Days..

...are more challenging than others.

But even on the more challenging days,

I wish I could re-live them over and over.

"Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!" Philippians 4:4 

Easter Weekend

Our Easter weekend was so full of fun, I've just got to tell you all about it. On Friday your Dad was home with us and we spent lots of time working in the yard.

You hung out lots with Anna and Matt.

She wanted to read all of your Easter cards to you.

She lets you play with her cell phone and you love it.

Coleman, Walton, and Grant stopped by to bring you a very special Easter basket. They were on their way out of town.  You were napping and they were so dissappointed they didn't get to play with you. 

Ava stopped by on her way home from the park. I love this picture with her arm around you and your hand on her leg. You're kindred spirits. She called you "Max" before she met you and there's no telling how many times I fell asleep on her couch before you and I were two seperate people. 

Later that afternoon Anna saw me taking some pictures of you and asked if I'd take her picture too. She hopped up on the stump, that is no longer there, and went to posing.

She gave me her permission to enter these in the county fair next year.  She keeps us laughing around here!

Then Mommaw and Papaw came over for a late visit.

You really loved their new truck. 

Saturday was Papaw's birthday. You had a message for him.

On Saturday morning Mrs. Micah stopped by to squeeze you. You were napping again and completely missed her.

That afternoon we had our 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt. It was so much fun, it might keep us in this neighborhood longer than we planned. We just LOVE our neighbors!!

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A Day

We met your Pop and Mommy Bette in Tuscaloosa last weekend for the Crimson Tide's Spring practice game. They LOOOVED getting to see you!

Your pregame snacks included saltines, Cheerios, and some ice cold water.  

You applied a little SPF 60

And then watched some football.

On the field for a closer look.

Big Al wanted to meet you. As soon as he saw you,

he headed straight for you.

But you didn't want to meet him AT ALL.

We can't wait to see Allison Terrell cheering with these girls next year!! So exciting!!

Such a fun weekend getaway.