terms of endearment (part 2)

Me: "Good-night, sweet Tate."

Tate: "Good-night, big Mommy."

(Here we are earlier in the evening eating at Menchie's. He requested pink ice cream.)

"emmy"

Our sweet niece Emilee is going off to college in just two weeks...but lucky for us, she'll be nearby at Kennesaw State. Tate loves "Emmy" and we are all excited that she will be able to come over often to play.

pink!

This is what happens when I'm left in charge....

eating out

In my twenties, I could eat out any night of the week and at any hour. I could have intelligent adult conversations, wear white pants, have free reign over both of my arms and legs, and eat my food while it was still hot.

In my thirties, I eat out only on occasion and always before 6pm. I talk about pee-pee in the potty and how many hours of sleep I got the night before. I wear clothes that I know can survive salsa stains. I almost always have someone sitting or sleeping on me. And I feed myself one-handed until I give up and get a take-out box to finish the rest at home.

I prefer my thirties. :)

sunday funday

What a beautiful day! It was in the 70's and breezy this morning, so I loaded up the boys and off we went on an adventure in the double stroller. Brady enjoyed a peaceful nap, while Tate spent some quality time in the sandbox. A Sunday funday, indeed...

golden slumbers

Golden slumbers kiss your eyes,
Smiles await you when you rise.
Sleep pretty baby,
Do not cry,
And I will sing a lullaby.

Cares you know not,
Therefore sleep,
While over you a watch I'll keep.
Sleep pretty darling,
Do not cry,
And I will sing a lullaby.

the tater head

Just wanted to share a few of Tate's latest phrases. He is a great little communicator and I still find myself amazed almost daily at things he says and does.

All a num (all of them)

I not (As in..."Tate, are you cleaning up your toys?" "I not")

All bodies (everybody)

That's enough (as in stop/knock it off)

Numbers!! (what he exclaims when he sees letters)

Just a minute

Wait for me

Let's go to the store, I want to buy something

Likes to eat "pops" (lollipops and popsicles)

He is getting better and better at keeping himself entertained and playing on his own. He likes to put out pretend fires, and pretend he's cooking and going to the store or going to work. His matchbox cars are his current favorite toy and there is one particular white ("wipe") one that he carries with him all the time and even sleeps with.

He likes to fix my hair, will ask if he can please get a haircut and he suddenly likes to have his fingernails and toenails clipped. He is very observant about what other people are wearing and will say things like "wow, mommy, are you wearing a dress?" He will also bring me the shoes from my closet that he thinks I should wear. It looks like I might have a future shopping and mani/pedi buddy in Tate. ha.

We've been having issues with him getting up several times during the night and coming into our room (after a year or more of him staying in bed through the night). Most times, one of us - lately Keith - will walk him back to his room and lay down with him until he falls back asleep. But sometimes, after a particularly rough night when all of us just want to sleep, we'll let him get in bed with us. I know it's not the best idea...but it's pretty hard to complain when he snuggles right up to me and wants to sleep with both arms around my neck.

We were also told today that he is the most polite, well-behaved kid in his class. You can't ask for much more than that! We're pretty proud of the person our little guy is turning out to be....