September & October
Casen's first time falling asleep on the couch while watching TV.
My moms birthday was in September.We celebrated by going to Joe's BBQ
and back to our house for gifts.
Tried to get a shot of all the grand kids.Never works!! It's still a funny picture though.
No matter how hard it is to be a mom, I just have to look at these sweet pictures of my boys and everything is all better. It's hard to always remember that they don't understand you when you tell them not to do something. It takes a while for them to learn. Man, Casen is a handful!! I don't go anywhere these days because I don't want to deal with his screaming and crying throughout a store. It's so exhausting. I either have to wait for Darin to get home to watch them or I get a sitter or have a friend take him for an hour. Why is it that when I'm NOT around he does great? Well, most of the time. He still has little fights with other kids his age, but that's because they fight over toys and they don't know how to share yet. But whenever I'm not around or if he is somewhere else without me, he is a different kid almost. He will eat, not scream or whine, and just play and be great. But right when he sees me he will start hitting, screaming and crying. Whats the deal!? I love him to death and when I go to bed at night I'm so wore out from him, but when I wake up in the morning, I'm excited to get him out and start a new day hoping it will be a good one. I think I'm doing a good job with disciplining for the most part. It's discouraging sometimes because you think they aren't learning anything after you put them in time out 50 times a day. But then there are the times during the day when they just want you to hold them or read to them. When he talks and talks, or when he all of the sudden says, "MOM!" to get my attention. And I say WHAT!? back to him. When I ask him for a hug and kiss those are my favorite. Those are ways I know and feel that he loves me. And hopefully one day he will realize and appreciate what I went through with him like I did with my parents. Whenever Casen is acting up or being a pill, My mom just tells me that I deserve it, and she is right I guess. Being a mom is so tiring, but I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I love it, I really do. I'm working on patience big time these days. Drew on the other hand is an angel!!!! I remember when Casen was this sweet too. I could hold him and eat him up all day. When he hears me, he looks all around for me and when he sees me he has such a sweet happy grin that I know means he loves me. I am so blessed to have them.Not much else has been going on around here. I'm so glad the weather has decided to cool down so we can go outside and enjoy it. Casen loves to be outside, so when he starts to get cranky we just go outside and he's cured. I'm looking forward to getting him some fun outside toys for Christmas. I'm thinking of getting something for him a little early since he has nothing right now for outside. Flag Football started a few months ago for Darin. Last week at his game he hurt his back, and is just now starting to feel a little better after seeing a chiropractor. I'm sort of annoyed with football altogether. It's a sport that is so hard to follow and understand and I'm not interested in trying to learn it right now either. I do enjoy going to the games with Darin sometimes. Not as much as I enjoy going to the Suns games though. We go to the first preseason game tonight!! Looking forward to it! I was put in YW a few months ago and found out that there's a youth conference the same weekend as the triathlon that i was training for, so i will be going to youth conference and doing another triathlon maybe next year. I have only 10 lbs to lose before i hit my goal. That's exciting!! I've really enjoyed running lately too, especially when I'm outside. I'm going to go outside and enjoy the weather right now!!
12 comments:
You are such a great mom, you've got nothing to worry about, I've seen a hundred other moms going through the same episodes at the store. Casen and Drew are adorable and So handsome. Good job on your weight goal. You're a machine! I hope I can look as good as you after this baby comes. I also have been enjoying this weather and every time I walk outside I get so excited for fall because It's not so dang hot! Love it! Love you guys!
Just know that September is the hardest time of the year to be a mom...after a long summer of staying in, kids and moms are stressed. We spent half the day at the park today and I didn't have to say "No" once! It was great. I believe little boys need sun and dirt to be happy (and when they are happy, so are we!)Those pics are great. Can't wait to play again
I just started taking Ty on errands again (he's 2 and a half) and we usually only go to Target so I can keep his mouth full of popcorn while I shop. It's getting better and a little easier little by little. Don't be too hard on yourself, I think it's a rite of passage every mom has to endure. I love your pictures - such handsome boys!
I hate the fit stage! Olivia is just getting there and I am remembering it all too clearly. It is hard when screaming is the answer for everything! I totally agree with Lanae...September is hard...it's still hot and all they want is to go outside again!
Cheers to park weather!
Your boys are darling...and so are you! Sorry about the triathalon...that's frustrating that you can't do it..but YW is fun!
I do the same thing with Wyatt. Whenever he starts to get cranky...I call it the 5 o'clock blues we head outside and he shuts up! Sounds like you are doing great (and you look fabulous too!)
Alyssa, everytime I see you and your kids they are great. I've been feeling the same way lately!! Maybe it has to do with being couped up all summer from the heat!
That's so good that you go running. What a woman!!! I still can't believe how mellow drew is, he is so sweet. Casen is Adorable too, with a capital A!
Being a mom really is the best hardest thing ever, huh? The store really is the hardest thing to do with kids, I try not to go many places too. At least you know you're not alone :). We should just swap days with the kids! And thanks for the comment, you feel free to drop your babies off anytime too! My kids love to have friends over!! Trav and I signed up for this marriage class, i though it would be fun if you guys took it with us. Not that you need it, but it's more fun with friends. Let me know!
It was so fun seeing you at time out. Your boys are so adorable! You look so good, you lost baby weight fast! I promise that a day will come when you and both your boys will be able to go out in public again. :)
Spmetimes I feel like having ONE baby is hard enough, let alone having a toddler AND another baby to take care of! And yours are so close in age! I can't even imagine! I so admire you for just getting through the day and still being able to look at the bright side and appreciate the good things :) You are a great mom!
P.S. I didn't know you were going to do a triathalon!? That's awesome!
I will never forget one dr appt for Wyatt when the doctor told me that it's hard for kids to hear "no" or negative things all day. He encouraged me to say yes once in a while and to focus more on the positive. I swear it makes a difference when I do this! Instead of pointing out all of the bad things the kids do, I try to tell them how good they are doing (when they do a good thing). Anyway, hope that helps!
What darling boys you have! Seeing the two brothers made me so excited for our next boy. Who needs those girls right!
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