Potty AWARENESS

Let me start this off by saying Mason is no where near actually going on the potty, but since I'd be home for the summer I thought we would start working on it. So here is his current status...

1. He notices when everyone else potties...me, Steven, Kate, Roxy the dog, basically anyone who walks into the bathroom.
2. He loves to sit on the potty.
3. He tells you, "I go pee-pee on potty" (but he doesn't).
4. He's fascinated with toliet paper and the roller the tp goes on...hence, what he's playing with on the potty.

So even though he's produced NOTHING, I thought the picture was too cute not to share!

Pete and Repeat...

Remember that old saying, "Pete and Repeat were in a boat. Pete fell out and who was left?" Well, just a tidbit of advice...Mason is REPEAT. So when around the little monster be careful what you say or you might be surprised what you get back!

Hooray for Date Nights and Dog Wrestling

Steven and I have always spent a lot of time together, but rarely do we go out the two of us. Well, well, well, tonight I have a date thanks to my friend Amy who's getting married. Yes, I know it's sad to consider going to someone's wedding a date night, but I am so looking forward to an evening with just adults. Luckily we have lots of family in town so it's not hard to get a sitter. Mason's Poppy (Steven's dad) is coming over to play, and no doubt that will include McDonald's for the little man. Steven even arranged for his dad to come early so we could go to dinner (he's so great)! I'll let you know what the adult world entails as soon as I get a little taste of it. I'm sure it will be great, but I'll be anxious to come home and peek in on my sleeping boy.

Now, since no one really cares to read about my personal life I'll add some Mason info. Right now...oh, who am I kidding...Mason has always loved to wrestle with Roxy. I feel sorry for the poor dog. She could be enjoying her evening nap and WHAM, Mason jumps right on top of her. She's always a trooper though. She'll let him crawl, poke, pinch, and even sit on her. Secretly, I think she likes it. So below are the wrestlemania pics from last week...

Completely Venting

I went to the library today to check out some of the new Sequoyah Children's Books (as much as I don't want to admit it, school will be starting sooner than I realize). Anyway, Mason was hungry and fussy, so I ended up carrying him out of the library along with my wallet, 6 books, and keys. Thankfully, Kate was a real trooper! As we were walking out I asked Kate to hold onto the bottom of my shorts, since I didn't have a free hand. She was such a listener and did what she was asked. Anyway, we were walking down the ramp to the parking lot and this IDIOT lady in her mini-van comes barrelling into the handicap parking space right next to the ramp. It scared me so much, I dropped my wallet, keys, and books, and immediately went for Kate who was closest to the car. Everything was fine, but I couldn't believe such a moron would pull into a parking lot like that. I'm sure the look I gave her was not very pleasant, but OH WELL!

Once I grabbed all the stuff off the ground, and got going again the lady and her 5 kids come out of the mini-van with no acknowledgement or apology of what she did. Finally, I get the kids in their seats and start to pull away when I notice Ms. Moron turning back down the library walkway only to climb her BIG BUTT back in the van so she can put her handicap tag up. UGHHHHH!!!! It took all my self-control to not pull up next to her and ask if her handicap was blindness since she nearly ran us over and did not have any visible sign of being handicapped. However, I held my tongue...so you get to read about it now. Lucky you!

25 Weeks

All About Addie

She is a big time mover. Mason used to move around a lot at night and when I was sleeping, but Addison moves constantly! I've gotten so used to it that I now have to remind myself to take the time to savor the moments. Like right now, she is kicking so forcefully the laptop is moving...CRAZY! As of our last dr. appt she is breech. Hopefully all of her acrobatics are moving her towards the correct launch position. She hasn't cooperated too much for Dr. Nilson to get a great ultrasound of her face, but she definitely has the Torres nose and a exceptionally large foot.

All About Mommy

I feel great and really enjoy being preggo. My back is hurting quite a bit more this time around than last, but I accredit that to toting around a little monster on one hip. I guess this goes under the saying of "no pain, no gain". My back could also be hurting from all of the weight I have gained...too much to mention the exact amount. I am looking forward to meeting this little one and seeing what her personality will be like.

All About Mason

...adjusting to the baby that is! He is been very sweet. He points to my stomach and says baby and gives the baby kisses. If we are cuddling on the couch, he'll lift up my shirt and give a big hug to my big belly. Sometimes, if his sister is lucky, he will even give a nice raspberry. I really think he will be an exceptional big brother. He may be a stinker, but he sure is compassionate. Steven and I are really, really blessed.

Rain, Rain, Go Away...

This rain has been relaxing for Mommy, but cramping the style of two young tikes. No pool, no park, and no outside time has made for some long days for these precious kiddos...

Mason and Kate watching it pour outside. They stood there for quite a while, both saying "outside" over and over and over again.

Messy Play

Today was a stay at home and be messy day. Since Mase spent about 10 hours in a car this past weekend, I thought it would be nice for him to have a normal day at the house and just PLAY. He had a great time, but his favorite part of the day was body painting. I have a friend who gave me the recipe for edible paint. I've been wanting for Mason to do some craft things, but EVERYTHING goes into his mouth. Needless to say, this activity was right up our alley. The best part was stripping him down to his birthday suit and letting him run through the sprinkler (sorry, no naked boy photos today...too risque).

Just getting acclamated to the funny sensation...

Signing for Daddy...
Yumm...this tastes good!
He just learned where his knees (along with everybody elses) are...So he painted his and then decided to paint mine. Lucky me!
Rinsing off in the sprinkler...
Trying to catch the water...
RECIPE FOR EDIBLE PAINT

4 tablespoons of sugar
1/2 cup of cornstarch
2 cups cold water
food coloring

Mix the first 3 ingredients together and heat, constantly stirring for 2 minutes. The longer you heat it, the goopier it gets. Let cool, then add the food coloring you want.

After painting, it leaves a little tint behind, but nothing a bath won't wash off. I have to give props to Ashley for this recipe. She has lots of DIY activities on her website. You can click on her blog if you want any other great DIY projects for kids or adults. Just click on Ashley Ann Photography.