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2 more weeks.... but who's counting

Yes, that's right. I've gone this entire pregnancy and haven't noted one thing!!! Sorry baby #2 for already sucking.  This pregancy hasn't been very exciting and therefore not much to document.  I've heard that baby #2 just might in fact be born bigger than his 8lb 11oz brother, but we shall see.  He has been very low and sitting on my pelvis for several weeks and making it hard to walk.  38 weeks along today and i'm SO.DONE. Keep you posted ;)

Speaking of the terrible things parents do...

I am currently reading this book about Andrea Yates drowning her 5 children. It's disturbing in so many ways but like a car accident, I just can't look away. I've always been into books, tv shows and classes pertaining to real life events. In middle school and high school I loved reading books about the Holocaust. In college I took a class about Serial Killers. I recently read A Stolen Life, by Jaycee Dugard about her experience living with her kidnappers for 18 years. Andrea Yates' story is no different.

What is this world coming to?

I'm so disturbed by some of the news stories out about the horrible things moms do to their children.
mom slashes throat of son to get the demons out
http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=311057
mom slashes the throats of two children and sets apartment of fire http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=311108
mom shots three daughters in head then kills herself
http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/311132/3/Christine-Adewunmi-was-battling-mental-illness-according-to-police?odyssey=obinsite&odyssey=obinsite
there was also a story not to long ago about a mom reporting her baby missing, they found the babies body in a field and then finally got the mom to confess that she beat the baby because he wouldn't stop crying and she was tired and wanted to sleep. She didn't report the baby missing until the following afternoon.
This really disturbs me. I could NEVER heard my child.

Happy Friday

Everyone have a great St Patty's Day. Have fun and stay safe!

Good nights and bad

Ever since Xander has been "sleeping throught the night" he has had this routine of 3 or 4 really good nights followed by 3 or 4 bad nights. Let me explain the difference between good and bad nights. A good night is sleepin 8 or more hours and waking up once or not at all during the night. A bad night is anytime he wakes up 2 or more times (usually it's 3 or more). These last 2 nights have been so wonderful that when Xander has woken at his VERY NORMAL 6:30am time, he has finished his chocolate milk and fallen back to sleep till 8!! This picture was taken yesterday morning when he fell back asleep in my bed after waking at his normal time and drinking his chocolate milk. Today I actually had to wake him up at 8:20. He was not happy with me at all and it took him awhile to come to. Now if only I can get him to sleep that late on days i DON'T have to be up and getting ready for work.......

We're having a heat wave!!

It has been in the 80's the last 2 days and will continue to be above 80 degrees for the next 7 days. It is so beautiful. I guess winter's over? Xander got to play outside last night while I grilled dinner. He has some new shades from his Aunt Maggie, they have Buzz on them. I will take this Spring weather any day. We are looking forward to a beautiful St Patty's Day this Saturday as we head downtown for the parade.

Big News

I am 10 weeks along today. Patrick and I made Xander a shirt to announce it to the family. I'll get a picture soon!!! If you ask him if we are having a boy or a girl, he says GIRLS. So you ask him how many girls and he holds up the number 1. (thank goodness).

Nonus and lotlogs.

Xander is finally starting to talk alot more. He has been in speech for almost a year and he went from nearly silent to attempting just about anthing you tell him to say. Over the weekend, he really wanted lotlogs (hotdogs) for lunch and since i bought Doughnuts for breakfast, he would ask for nonus. It makes me giggle everytime he asks for something, because i competely understand what he wants.

Coloring

Xander decided this morning before leaving for the babysitters that he wanted to color. He still holds things with both his left hand and right hand. When do you know which is their dominate hand? Notice how his Dragon blanket (lovey) is looking on. He's so stinkin cute, I can't ever imagine him growing up.

Don't lose faith in me!

I want to do this. I really do. This whole blogging thing. I really really really want to blog for all of you that don't get to see or hear about Xander on a regular basis. To recap some things that you've missed. Xander is almost 2 1/2. I potty trained him the weekend before Christmas (26 months old) and he's been doing amazing ever since. NO MORE DIAPERS. Yesterday was the first time that he ever went to the bathroom without first telling someone. Patrick came in from checking on stuff at the grill and found Xander sitting on the potty (he uses the big potty, we loaned his small one out) so you can see what a big deal that is!! He was moved to a toddler bed shortly after potty training since he was waking up in the middle of the night in order to use the bathroom. He only fell out of bed the first night and has been good since. I can't believe how fast this year has already been going. I hope you guys won't lose faith in me. I'm going to really pick up on this whole blogging thing!!!!

Top Ten of the Terrible Two's

Things I love about Xander's Terrible Twos

10). His unconditional love - even after he's put in time out

9). His adventurous spirit - he loves to run and jump and throw and...

8). My little helper - I can't wipe the counters or table down if Xander doesn't have a wet one too.

7). Everything has a new name - Thomas DVD is the Cho Cho movie and nap time is a nappy nap

6). A hug is the best way to say "I'm sorry"

5). His curiousity - he points to things to find out what they are and says "Huh?"

4). He will say Night Night to anything and everything

3). He finds joy in little things - like airplanes and birds

2). Kisses can make any boo boo feel better.

1). That belly laugh - oh how I love that belly laugh.

Long time no....

Hey there, long time no blogging!!!! AGH!! (my bad)

I just got done reading this book and I have to say.... WOW. This little boy's story is amazing. I love reading this type of book. I definatlly recommend this book along with 90 Minutes In Heaven.

Blogger Envy

I love to read other blogs and I secretly wish I was as good of bloggers as they are. One of my favorites is Rants from Mommyland. These two ladies are HILARIOUS!! They go by Kate and Lydia and call their kids things like "Little Terror Suspects" and "A Cupcake Baked by the Devil". I love reading their blogs, they make me laugh.EVERY.DAY. Here is a link to their Rant about mother's day. http://www.rantsfrommommyland.com/2010/05/mothers-day-is-always-disappointment.html

3 year anniversary!

The handy hottie and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary yesterday. Destructo spent the night at his Aunt and Uncles house. HH and I went to see a movie... in a movie theater!! Neither of us can remember the last time we had set foot in a theater. Last night we saw Fast Five. SO.GOOD. What movie can come out with sequel after sequel and they are still awesome?! This movie is for anyone who likes to stare at hot guys, hot girls, hot cars, likes love stories, action, or suspense. You can't go wrong with this movie. I loved it, and I will see it again.

HH and I then went to eat at Casa Gallardo. Now if you know me well enough, you know that I don't like Mexican food. Normally when we go to this restaurant (which is one of the Hottie's favorites) I get chicken fingers or something else that's "safe". But this time, I ventured out and got some steak and chicken fajitas, YUMMY!!! They were delicious!! I'm very excited to have found something that I actually like at this restaurant. With my fajitas, I also enjoyed a very tasty Strawberry Daiquiri. Double YUMMY!!!

Since Destructo was spending the night somewhere else, I took advantage of rearranging my AM schedule this morning so that I could sleep in. For all you moms out there, you can appreciate the fact that I slept till 8:45!!!! (for all you non-moms you're probably thinking WHUCK! that's still really early) But I enjoyed it oh so much!!!! I woke up with out an alarm, with out a crying baby, and without any where to be!

Happy 3 year Anniversary Handy Hottie, I love you!!!

Destructo's first haircut

We took the plung! Destructo had his first haircut and he looks like such a big boy. He's like a mini man now. He went to the same stylist that the Handy Hottie sees and she was great! Popped a sucker in the kids mouth and started cutting away. Here is a before picture and an after picture.

I'm the worst blogger EVER!!

Who cares about days 9 through 30, right??? Instead, lets talk about what an amazing kid I have. Destructo has been going to a new babysitter for 3 weeks now. He is doing so well there and he loves it so much that he doesn't even cry when I drop him off anymore!! Let me tell you how much better my day is when I get a kiss and a wave goodbye instead of tears. Destructo's personality is so great at this age that I wish I could pause life right now and stay here forever. He was talking to the Handy Hottie on the phone the other day (well Daddy was doing the talking) and when he says "okay I have to go", Destructo pulled the phone away from his ear and waves to the phone!! *heart is melting just remembering it* He gives the best hugs. And who can't resist a cutie in cowboy boots?

Day 8 - A picture that makes me laugh

I even had to make this picture large. It makes me laugh EVERY time!!!! Christmas 2010

Day 7 - A picture of my most treasured item

ooops, Saturday was Day 7 buuut, I don't do much blogging on the weekends (that gives me no excuse to why today is Thursday, except that I suck). Back to "A picture of my most treasured item. " This one was really tough for me. I don't know that I could say that I have ever really treasured an item. I tend to focus more on relationships and memories.

So.... I treasure my family. No matter how out of the ordinary, strange, crazy, or well... you get the point. I love my family very much .

I also treasure my friendships. I have so many great friends in my life.

Day 6 - A picture of something I'd like to do again

I would like to go to the wineries again. I've only been ONE time and that was for my bachlorette party in 2008. I think it's time for a trip, who's coming with me!!??