It's My Party...

and I'll cry if I want to. That pretty much sums up part of our day today! Aidan was mad because my parents left, and Parker was crying just because! So what did I do, break out the camera! I never want to miss an opportunity for a good picture! I just know that they will love seeing this in a few years.

I'm thinking by the look on his face he's not "digging" us too much!

Nope, still not "digging" us!

Poor baby! All he wanted was for his papa and grandma to stay. In their defense they asked him to go, but he didn't want to. He wanted the best of both worlds- grandparents and parents.

"I guess I'll just pick my nose."

Happy Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving this year. We started out at James' family and then went to mine. The food was great, and we both ate way too much! I don't think we ate as much as usual because we were busy chasing and taking care of our boys. After we left my parents we went home and Aidan and James took a nap. Parker and I just hung out and when he took a nap I had some quiet time! It was really nice. I got a load of laundry done, and just piddled around! When the boys woke up we went back over to my parents for leftovers. I can honestly say I really don't want anymore turkey for a long time! It's funny how you wait all year for Thanksgiving dinner and you eat so much that you don't want it again for a year! We always do casseroles for Christmas Eve, and my mom fixes baked potato soup and sandwiches for Christmas day. It is so yummy and a nice change from the "traditional" meal. I walked off this year and forgot my camera, and my phone went dead so I couldn't use the camera on it. So no pictures! I hate that because it was Parker's first Thanksgiving. At least we didn't forget the boys! :) Anyway, we had a wonderful Thanksgiving and have much to be thankful for! We are truly blessed, and it was so nice to have Parker with us this year. He is the best little guy, and a wonderful addition to our family. I just love him so much! James and I are so thankful to have two sweet little boys! God is so good!

Sleep Deprivation

Top Ten Reasons You Know You're Sleep Deprived

10. You walk around all day with breast milk caked to your shirt.
9. Your friend comes over and comments on Aidan's diaper and how it is sagging to the floor. *Please don't turn me into DHS. I really am a good mom. I think!
8. Your husband refers to going to bed as taking a nap.
7. You carry the huge stuffed lion out of your son's bedroom and try to take it to bed with you.
6. You wake up to find a partially eaten doughnut on your nightstand, and wonder how in the world it got there.
5. You and your husband have an argument at 3 am and the next morning you remember you were fighting, but have no idea why!
4. You go to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription for your child, and when they ask for his birth date you have to stop and think about it. Give me a break. It was Parker. He hasn't been alive that long!
3. You are telling a story to a group of people and stop mid sentence and have no idea what you were going to say next. Talk about embarrassing!
2. You walk into a room and just stand in there wondering why did I come in here. I know there was a reason, but can't remember what it was!
and the number 1 reason you know you're sleep deprived...
1. You take a bag of breast milk out of the fridge and start filling your two year old son's sippy cup up with it instead of regular milk! Pretty sure he would have known the difference!

I actually wrote this post about 3 weeks ago, and am just now finishing it. I am happy to report that Mr. Parker is now only waking up twice in the middle of the night to eat. Such a good little boy! He is the best baby! Praise the Lord for acid reflux medicine, and a doctor who is so good to listen to us and always do what is best for my babies. It has made a world of difference for him! It was terrible seeing him in so much pain! We are all getting more sleep now! Well, except for James. He can't sleep real well because his shoulder hurts, but he is on the mend!

Curious George and His Banana

This Halloween I decided that it would be cute for Aidan to be Curious George, and Parker could be his little banana. Well part of my plan worked. Parker loved being a banana, but Aidan wasn't too fond of wearing his George costume. He loves George, but did not like wearing his costume at all. So I was a little disappointed with the pictures of Halloween this year, but I got a few! We did have a very fun Halloween. First, we went to trunk or treat at the church, and then went to a friend's house for a party and more trick or treating. Great food, great fellowship, and Aidan had a great time. What more can you ask for?
The only picture I got with his hood up! Isn't he a cute George?

My sweet little banana! I could just bite those fat little cheeks!

Mama Margie and her little banana!

Parker was really into trick or treating this year. Can't you tell?

Aidan trick or treating at sweet Mary Burton's trunk! I love that lady! She was like my grandma growing up.

Aunt Sandra and Aidan trick or treating. Poor Aunt Sandra had to carry Aidan most of the way because I was still unable to lift him, and James was with Parker. She didn't complain at all, but just informed me next year to bring my wagon. Ha! She is the best aunt ever, and I truly mean that. She loves my boys so much! Thank you, Aunt Sandra for everything you do for our family!

The back of Aidan's costume.

Papa and his boys! I'm pretty sure that Parker has already stolen his papa's heart just like his big brother! I'm so glad they have such a great Papa! We only wish James' dad was here to share these special moments with us!

Aidan loved this toy! It kept him entertained most of the night!

Blessings

My two little blessings!




I will just start by saying this has been a very tough week. James was in a car accident on Tuesday and broke his shoulder. So on Wednesday I had a little pity party for myself. Parker had kept me up until 4:00 am, and James is usually always so good to help me, but now he can't because he is in a lot of pain. I was completely exhausted and during James' doctor's appointment Parker went crazy. He had a colic attack and decided he would let the whole office know about it. It's funny how things hit you at the most inopportune times. Thinking back on it I was really stressed because I couldn't get him to stop, and I was very tired. I also hate it when he hurts and there is nothing that I can do to calm him! Tears started rolling down my face, and then it was like somebody slapped me in the face and said, "Kristie, you are so blessed to have this baby that is crying your arms right now." While I was walking Parker and kissing his sweet little head, and waiting on James I started thinking about all of my blessings. It started putting things into perspective for me real quick. I have a wonderful husband, two healthy and beautiful babies, wonderful parents and family, church family, a God who forgives me and loves me know matter how many times I fail him, a home, a wonderful job that allows me to take my children to work with me, I honestly could go on and on! So by the time we left they were no longer tears of sadness, but tears of joy! It doesn't matter how rough life gets we are so extremely blessed! I think from now on when I get upset or run down I will just stop and count my blessings! I honestly thing you can find good in every situation if you just look hard enough! We truly have so many reasons to be thankful!