**Update on my parent's car** The hotel did not park it in the garage and it was completely exposed to the wrath of Ike. My dad made the long trip down to Galveston yesterday to retrieve their personal belongings and say good-bye to mom's car!
Is that even possible? We have been fighting some battles with our little man this past week. Of course knowing who he gets his stubborn tendencies from and why he’s so opinionated makes it hard to get mad but regardless he has been a complete mess! He is definitely getting too big for his britches!
Last night (my 28th birthday by the way) he decided to throw his spoon across the table because Ben wouldn’t let him have his paci and eat at the same time. He then decided he would sit in his high chair with one foot on our dining room table and in his food. Are you kidding me? He got in trouble for that, too. After being told “no” or “stop that” several times, he grabs his sippy cup, stares me down, gets a full mouth of apple juice and spits it out at me. My sweet little baby is a BRAT. I love him to pieces but he’s working my nerves lately…… And please don’t think that he’s too young to get in trouble or his hand or leg slapped. He knows full well what he’s doing and I’m not raising a bratty kid – PERIOD!
He is getting better at his walking. We’re up to 2-3 steps at a time on a good day. On a day that Kevin prefers not to walk, he’ll lean all the way over, head on the ground and grunt. Again with being very opinionated. Anybody who knows us doesn’t have to guess who he gets that from. Maybe that’s why I get so frustrated. He truly is a mini me!
My parents received an update on their car in Galveston. IT IS SAFE AND SOUND! The hotel parked it on an upper level of the garage so it wasn’t damaged at all. When Galveston officially opens and the hotel staff is back to work they will drive down to pick it up. Another answered prayer!
I have tons of new pictures of Kevin to show off and will try to get them posted this weekend.
We're having another boy!!!!!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
They are home!
My parents arrived home safely and are heading to get a rental car for my mom. It's pretty much been confirmed that her car and all the others parked at resorts and areas along the Seawall are destroyed. Their insurance agent is trying to locate the car to determine whether or not it's worth a trip back down to Galveston to pick it up.
Kevin was very proud to tell his teachers about his walking adventures. I hope he does lots of practicing at school. He is now wearing shoes every day to school as we help prepare him for his big boy toddler class.
Thank you again for your prayers while my parents were away. We continue to pray for the individuals whose lives were impacted by the hurricane. God bless these families, show yourself to them in their time of need, protect them and provide for them as only You can.
Kevin was very proud to tell his teachers about his walking adventures. I hope he does lots of practicing at school. He is now wearing shoes every day to school as we help prepare him for his big boy toddler class.
Thank you again for your prayers while my parents were away. We continue to pray for the individuals whose lives were impacted by the hurricane. God bless these families, show yourself to them in their time of need, protect them and provide for them as only You can.
Monday, September 15, 2008
He's gonna walk before they get home!
My parents are getting a flight out of New Orleans on Wednesday and they are finally coming home!!!! YAY!
While visiting our next door neighbors this evening, Kevin was so amazed and distracted by their dog, he stood up on his own for at least 20 seconds...longer than he ever has. The dog moved and Kevin followed. YEP - he took his first steps tonight. After 2 steps, he sat down like it was no big deal. Ben and I kept looking at each other in shock like IS HE REALLY DOING THIS???? He seriously just took his first steps - in our neighbor's drive way.
My baby isn't a baby anymore.
He's drinking from a sippy cup, eating all table food (we said good-bye to baby food last week), sleeping through the night, scheduled naps, and now trying to walk. Where did the year go? He's growing up so fast. Oh, did I mention his only word..besides da-da...is "woof". He repeats this over and over again when he hears a dog bark. He tries to say "uh-oh" and "ma-ma" every once in a while.
He's such a blessing to us and if it is even possible, we seem to fall in love with him more each day. He's definitely our little man and a gift from God.
While visiting our next door neighbors this evening, Kevin was so amazed and distracted by their dog, he stood up on his own for at least 20 seconds...longer than he ever has. The dog moved and Kevin followed. YEP - he took his first steps tonight. After 2 steps, he sat down like it was no big deal. Ben and I kept looking at each other in shock like IS HE REALLY DOING THIS???? He seriously just took his first steps - in our neighbor's drive way.
My baby isn't a baby anymore.
He's drinking from a sippy cup, eating all table food (we said good-bye to baby food last week), sleeping through the night, scheduled naps, and now trying to walk. Where did the year go? He's growing up so fast. Oh, did I mention his only word..besides da-da...is "woof". He repeats this over and over again when he hears a dog bark. He tries to say "uh-oh" and "ma-ma" every once in a while.
He's such a blessing to us and if it is even possible, we seem to fall in love with him more each day. He's definitely our little man and a gift from God.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Update from sunny Cozumel
I heard from my parents yesterday litterally seconds after hanging up with the nice lady at Carnival. My mother had to be the cutest ever! This is the comment I get from her when I answer the phone.... "We're not coming in on Sunday - (in a loud yelling voice) - THE GALVESTON PORTS ARE CLOSED!!!!!
Really? Maybe because a hurricane is coming? Go figure!
Not sure if they were aware of what was getting ready to hit Galveston or they were just enjoying themselves. They had great weather every day of the cruise and were being held an extra day in Cozumel. They are now coming home on Monday - if the ports are open in Galveston.
Praising God that Ike did not make a direct hit on Galveston. Just 10 miles East made a huge difference. Obviously we'll know more on Monday! Thank you for your prayers.
Really? Maybe because a hurricane is coming? Go figure!
Not sure if they were aware of what was getting ready to hit Galveston or they were just enjoying themselves. They had great weather every day of the cruise and were being held an extra day in Cozumel. They are now coming home on Monday - if the ports are open in Galveston.
Praising God that Ike did not make a direct hit on Galveston. Just 10 miles East made a huge difference. Obviously we'll know more on Monday! Thank you for your prayers.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Prayer Request
Please pray for my parents who are currently on a cruise in the Gulf of Mexico. The plan is for them to arrive in Galveston the day after Ike pays his little visit. I have not heard from them since Wednesday so I'm sure what is going on.
We are praying that Ike does not make a direct hit on Galveston!
We pray that wherever the hotel in Galveston has parked their car - it will be protected from the flooding.
It's really the unknown that will drive you crazy but we believe in a God that is bigger than Hurricane Ike and we know that He will protect them and all the people aboard the ship.
God is good all of the time!
We are praying that Ike does not make a direct hit on Galveston!
We pray that wherever the hotel in Galveston has parked their car - it will be protected from the flooding.
It's really the unknown that will drive you crazy but we believe in a God that is bigger than Hurricane Ike and we know that He will protect them and all the people aboard the ship.
God is good all of the time!
Friday, September 05, 2008
If you're happy and you know it.....
Because Kevin has learned how to clap - we have started singing more songs that involve clapping. How seriously cute is it when babies learn to clap? I LOVE IT! Even on his changing table at 5 in the morning he will clap if you say "patty cake". Our favoriate song is "if you're happy and you know it". Funny enough I sing it to him when he's throwing a fit to get his attention. He's probably thinking - NO, I'm not happy, why do you keep singing this song?
We are planning dinner tonight with my parents and grandmother to celebrate Grandparent's Day - my parents' first!
We are planning dinner tonight with my parents and grandmother to celebrate Grandparent's Day - my parents' first!
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
A few updates....
Not much going on in our world these days. Work is busy for both of us and Kevin is doing a good job of keeping us busy at home. Hard to believe he'll be 10 months this week. Time goes by too fast. We're getting into our transition period at daycare soon. No more crib and no more bottles! Whatever will he do? I think as long as they don't take away his paci, he can deal with the other changes. He has developed such the personality or should I say continues to develop the personality. He definitely knows the word "no" and gets very upset if you try to take something from him. Here are a few updated pictures of him....Enjoy!
His teacher's last day of work....we'll miss her so much!
Kevin being silly for the camera. Little stinker covered his eyes at just the perfect time.
Talking with G-mama
Big cheese for the camera!!!
His teacher's last day of work....we'll miss her so much! Kevin being silly for the camera. Little stinker covered his eyes at just the perfect time. Talking with G-mama Big cheese for the camera!!!
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