It was ICEE!!

And no... not the yummy frozen kind that pours out of the machine flavored with sweet syrupy goodness! It was ICY at our HOUSE. All of Dallas really and thus, I was home with the boys and no outings, save one desperate trip to Target, for 4 days. Here's a rundown:

We wore PJ's 99% of the time. I think the boys took 2 baths in 4 days. Cohen only so that means I'm not sure Rett had one at all. It was below freezing from Tuesday until Saturday. NOTHING melted. It was just a solid sheet of ice outside and the temp hovered, at times, around 4 degrees. We couldn't even really play in it. While confined to our icy indoor shackles, we made a fort, snow ice cream, did some (very brief) potty training, jumped on a mattress-made-trampoline, made valentines, froze outside popsicles. Thursday mommy was hit with a cold virus the likes of which she hasn't seen in a WHILE. This detail did not make for an easy end to the week but we made it through unscathed and (barely) alive. Thursday night though, Old Man Winter dumped 6" on us. Yes Cohen... NOW you may play!

Hope you are warm and cozy this Monday! We've got dry roads and blue skies. I'm smiling.

Geez Loiuse

Yeah, yeah, it's been a while...now lets get down to business.

First I'd like to report that our 2 year old can/will finally SAY his own name. That's right, up until last night in the tub I had never heard my son say his name. He can say the name of pretty much everyone in our family but not his. No M'am. You see, he's been at day school since he was 1 where they have affectionately taken to calling him CoCo. I didn't mind (and still don't) but it stuck. IT STUCK GOOD. Anyway, last night he finally did it and here's the proof.



Some other things I like and thought you might. This is in case I still have ANYONE out there who reads this. Besides my mom and sister who I talk to on a regular basis and actually don't NEED to read this blog but do anyway to humor me.

I really like her bangs and headbands

I think I could get lost on this site

I've been trying this. I broke the record today because its friday and we wear jeans to work but until now it had been 11 days. I think I'll keep going. It's kinda fun.

And I'm outta here. It's supposed to be 75 degrees tomorrow and the zoo has reduced prices (hooray!). It's that or the Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. You tell me...

true words

I ready this today on a blog I frequent and ~holycanoli~ it sums up how I've been feeling some days lately. Through it all I'm trying to stop, breathe, and enjoy my oh so fleeting Christmas moments with my babies though...

"You don't need to test me. I'm watching you. And I hope that you were not watching me because you might think getting mad and losing your mind is the answer. Oh, wait - YOU ALREADY DO. Sorry. You might get that from me and for that I apologize. In fact, I apologize for the way I acted . Sorry for the yelling. Sorry for the lack of patience. Sorry for not taking into consideration that you are a headstrong little mynx and if you weren't - half your magic would be missing. I am not proud. I am not certain I will never yell again, but I know without a shred of doubt that those who have the biggest share of my heart - deserve more patience + love. For even when my patience is thin... my love is thick and truly."

via ilovelife

little big

Yes Elmo I KNOW my vest looks big but I'm taking my vitamins and you always need some growing room right?

a mid week hello

photo from Smitty Baby
One, I've been thinking I want to get Cohen a belt. No, not because he has trouble keeping his pants up (though his diaper does peek out the top of his knickers 90% of the time) but just because look how CUTE they are.

Two, I'm in the process of putting together a Christmas card/Birth announcement for Rett. I hate making that decision as though one insignificant paper card is supposed to encompass his little personality or something. That, or I'm just indecisive. And on the topic of Christmas, I need to get a stocking for the little guy as well. Seen any cute ones out there? Also, for some pretty Christmas tunes check out Dave Barnes' album Very Merry Christmas.

Lastly, our sweet second-born has begun to smile and it will melt you into a puddle right there in the floor if you're not careful. Scroll down if you want, but don't say I didn't warn you.

little man-o-lantern

WOW what a year will do!!




Yes, it's the same shirt. And yes, he wore it to school today. Reduce Reuse Recycle right?!
Rett's halloween pics to come...

costume sneak peek and who's who..

We took "Mini Jack Sparrow" aka Cohen the Fierce to a Halloween outing on Saturday with some of his friends. Here are a couple of pictures. Chris and I both opted to go sans earring as it may have been just a TAD too much.





Try to see if you can guess who is who:

a:


b:


c:


d:


e:


f:


answers: a: rett b: cohen c: rett d: rett e: rett f: cohen