B is Almost 3.....

This amazing little big guy is going to be 3 whole years old on Friday & as I type this I am in tears.  Brayden is so amazing & wonderful & I am sad that he is growing up so fast.  He is so independent & is coming so far with his speech & communication that it is making it more & more clear as the days pass that he is the sweetest boy in the world.

We have gone through some rough times over the past year with Brayden but I see the light at the end of the tunnel & it is very bright & strong because B is very bright, very strong & so very smart.  His frustrations are lessening & his fits & breakdowns because we just can't figure out what he needs/wants are fewer & fewer.  With the help of his speech & OT therapists he is making great strides with his motor planning dyspraxic & sensory issues!!  We actually have an appointment with the school system here in our county to get Brayden evaluated on August 16th (Lance's birthday) & we are hoping & praying that he gets accepted into the special needs program there so that his developmental delay is a thing of the past & he gets "caught up".  I don't know if I am ready for my baby to start school this early & if he is accepted I am sure that his "first day of school" is going to be a hard one for me BUT as his parents we need & want to do everything in our power to make sure that B has the best & brightest future & that he is not anymore behind speech wise as he gets older!!

I have to admit that when I heard his speech therapist say "special needs program" my heart dropped & it was very hard to swallow for a moment.  For a second or two For a day or two I became very narrow minded & childish & thought my child does not need to be in the special needs class...........he is not "like that".  How awful I felt & still feel for being so (again) narrow minded; what was wrong with me right?  Actually, I felt like she was attacking Brayden at that point in time.  I felt like B was a little kid on the play ground & she had just insulted him using the ever evil "R" word.  I felt like I had somehow let B & my family down for not helping him more at home...........I felt like I had caused this somehow & it was all my fault.  Now I just feel like a complete & udder idiot for thinking all of those things & I really look at myself & say how could you, you know better!!  Special needs children whether they have a small or big issue, delay, disorder or whatever are the same as the rest of the kids they just need a little more love & guidance!!  I should be (& I am) so ashamed of myself for having thoughts like I did that day; maybe it was just a knee jerk reaction to the overwhelming worry that I felt for B but whatever the reason my feelings were wrong!

My sweet big boy has the biggest heart & the sweetest smile & although he is talking more & more each day I am still waiting for him to say "momma.....I Love You" all together in one sentence & without prompting.  I think as a mom you die when you hear those words from your child & I am so excited because I know that hearing those words & feeling all the emotion that comes with hearing them aren't too far off!!

Now I have to get some more work done on his pirate party............I am so far behind on it all!!

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I LOVE Mod Podge

My mom just celebrated her birthday & I have said before that I am trying to make sure that the gifts the boys give are one of a kind & special so this is what mommy the boys made for their Grams!!

It was as easy as 3 canvases, scrapbook paper, photos of the boys, mod podge & paint!!

Scrapbook the sides & mod podge them then add & mod podge the photos to the front.

Let it dry overnight & then take a sponge & paint the sides.

Staple some ribbon to the back of the canvas.

And voila, you have a picture perfect gift!!

I think it turned out pretty well; what do you think???

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Another 1st for the Boys!!

The boys had their 1st adventure on the boat 2 Sundays ago & even though it started off a bit rocky it ended PERFECTLY!!

When we got the boys out of the car to put their life vests on they both had melt downs.  The tight & constricting feeling was what bothered B & what bothered Colt was the fact that B was screaming at the top of his lungs to get his off so Colt wanted his off too.  I just walked down the ramp & all way way around the dock to our boat (which of course just so happened to be in one of the furthest slips) holding a screaming, kicking & yelling B that was trying with all of his might to rip his life vest off.  I finally got to the boat where he again was very upset & nervous BUT he finally calmed down once we started moving & the rest was perfection!!

This little guy had no fear of anything that was happening.  He was walking around on the boat like it was land! 

We finally got to a calm place & B was ready for the water.  He didn't ever get far away from the ladder but had a blast jumping in & out. 

The water was pretty rough so we didn't let Colt get in & he was fine with just watching anyway!

Plus he got time with daddy!! 

We had a great time & I wish I would have packed their lunch so that they could have stayed longer.  Honestly I planned for a very large disaster & really was pleased with the whole morning! 

The boys went home with JuJu & PaPa & Lance & I stayed on the lake & had a little alone time.  It was the best day & I can't wait to take them again!!

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14 Months Old

I missed his 13 month update (I know I suck) but am going to try to do better at Colt's monthly updates since I NEVER missed one of B's.  

Colton is a literal mess.  He is all over the place & into everything all of the time.  He loves to open & close drawers & happens to get his fingers caught in said drawers at least once a day.  When he gets hurt he milks it for all it is worth.  His fake crying is pretty good for a 14 month old (B taught him everything he knows).

He watches B like a hawk........still...........& is picking up & learning everything bad that B does.  He loves his big bro so much & just wants to be like him I guess.  They already fight with each other over toys, books, mommy; you know everything & they even smack each other which we are working on stopping ASAP. 

I think that Colt is in the process of getting every tooth in his mouth cut but is handling it pretty well.  He is grumpy but not as grumpy & fussy as I would expect him to be.  He tries so hard to be in such a good mood but with all the drool coming out of his mouth I think sometimes it's hard!!  

He loves when I sing to him & really loves when someone reads to him.  He will clap his little heart happy when ever he hears "if your happy & you know it".  My song with both boys is "you are my sunshine" & when I sing it both boys will come sit right next to me & cuddle in...........my heart melts every time!!

Colt has a size 4 foot already & is in 18 month clothing & is just a big boy.  Lance says he's going to be our linebacker & B our quarterback (a father's football fantasy I guess!!).  He goes in for his 15 month check up next month so we'll see what his weigh is then but I think he's around 26 pounds; whatever he is, he is HEAVY!!  He was sleeping in until around 7-7:30 before the teeth issues began so now it's restless nights & early mornings. 

The boy eats just about anything & wants to eat anytime someone walks into the kitchen; it is crazy but he will bang on the fridge & pantry doors if you walk in there & don't give him something!  He is the child who is going to eat us out of house & home!!  He is talking up a storm too.  He says nana (banana), dada, no-no, down, yes, ju (juice), has only said momma clearly once but it was so sweet sounding, ma (more), papa (once), ba-ba (bye-bye), hi (he waves too) & there are more but I can't remember what right now (I need to write them down & keep better track).   He sleeps with his Mickey Mouse & blankie & likes to carry them around just like his big bro.

He loves to be outside & LOVES to play in the water.  His little cheeks turn so red but he just runs around like a little terror.  He is so funny to watch because he thinks he can run really fast & he just giggles & laughs while he plays.  He (& his brother) are absolute perfection; don't get me wrong my kids do not act perfect (by any means).  They fight, throw fits, cry, yell, scream, hit, make messes, get into EVERYTHING all the time.........you name it & they do it BUT they are my kids & even though they do wrong they are PERFECT!!  They have so much love to give & share & their cuddles are AMAZING!!  They are going up faster than I would like but it is fun to watch them do it!!

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Our 4th of July Celebration

We spent our 4th of July with family & just relaxed & enjoyed the day.  We went over to Lance's mom & dad's house (JuJu & PaPa) for a cookout & the day was hot but the kids weren't bothered by it one bit!!  They jumped on the trampoline & played in the pool with their baby cousin for the afternoon. 

We got the boys home & after playing inside for a bit to cool off we took them outside to see what they thought of a few fireworks.  Colt LOVED them but B ran from them so we just went back in & enjoyed some playtime in the AC!!

After the boys went to bed Lance & I sat in our driveway & set a few small fireworks off for the neighborhood kids

& then it was time for the Mall of GA's show so we sat & watched the whole thing.  It was great to get to see them without having to fight the crowds & traffic!

I hope that everyone had as much fun as we did!!

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Relaxing Times are Being Had Here

We have always had a boat but when B was born & then Colt arrived we decided to sale the pontoon boat we had & get another one when the time was right.  Well the time was right about a month & a half ago & we have been enjoying the lake ever since.  We actually just took the boys out yesterday for the first time & I haven't looked & I haven't downloaded the photos yet but can't wait too.

Lance & I have actually just been going out alone during the week while the boys are in school just for some much needed us time. 

Having a boat is not all fun & games; it is a lot of work but it is work I am willing to do!!! 

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The Place to Be.

We went on a play date & found a new park that the boys LOVE.  It is set up better than the one by our house because it is made for both B & Colt but not too big.  The one by our house had parts that B would get daring & venture towards but would then get scared because they were that big.

He is a little dare devil most of the time but I guess even he gets a bit frightened sometimes.

Colton always plays for a bit but then has to jump in his stroller for a pick me up snack.

This is Livi; she is a tad bit older than Colt & they are cute together when they play.

It has been A LOT to hot to be there here lately; we were going right after the boys woke up a few days but then it was even too hot then.  Maybe it's me & they really don't feel the heat but they sure look hot with their cheeks all red & hair soaked with sweat.  We will have to get back there very soon since they love it so much!!