Parental Distraction!!!

 My parents decided that I needed to get out of the house and be distracted, I guess they could sense how sad I have been lately.  My dad and Caden started the morning off golfing.  Which I love my dad does this.  I wish I could sneak pictures of this, but that violates their cute little bonding time.  I don't even know if I would want to attempt the golf course with just Caden, but my dad managed like a pro.  He even took him to McDonald's afterwards to eat and play.  He really is the best G-Dad there is!  My mom, Ash and I shopped around for baby shower stuff and then ate at a new yummy pita place.  After we were all done, in the afternoon we went to the mall.

My dad needed some new clothes and we needed to get out.  So we followed my parents around the mall and it was pretty fun.  The boys both slept the majority of the time, just to wake up at the end.  Caden always loves to do those silly rides in the mall, so we let him.  It was a mini carousal that spun way too fast.  My dad started out holding Ash, then he got dizzy.  My mom then went around till she got dizzy and then I was up.  Problem is, I get dizzy just watching them, so I was no help.  Luckily it ended pretty fast after my turn.  I couldn't believe the boys rode the whole thing and it took all three of us getting dizzy!  We then drove around a bit and ended up at

the water where a huge sail boat was.  They were giving tours so we looked through it all.  Caden was scared because he was convinced it was a pirate ship.  It was pretty funny but first, a story about my silly mom.  She was talking to one of the boat handler worker people, whatever their title is.  And she was small talking about waves, and such.  Then at the end she was like well at least you are so close to the night life (of downtown Pensacola).  He just looked at her funny.  After we got off, my dad informed us that the boat was some sort of religious organization (ahem cult) that goes around witnessing/ recruiting new members.  Needless to say they weren't much into the nightlife or into the pirates.  I laughed so hard, this is just typical my mom.  She is always doing something funny.  Afterwards we went to Olive Garden.  After a little wait we ate some really good food.  Sometimes, they aren't that good, but tonight it was great!!  They boys did awesome and we all ate good.  Of course, Ashton ate the most.  It really was a great day and I laughed so much, thanks mom and dad!  Post and Carry on with the rest of your day! 

Bummed but Hopeful!

I got some somewhat bad news from Nick today. Caden's birthday is February 28th. We were hoping Nick could make his first visit down for Caden's fourth birthday and stay two weeks for Ashton's first birthday on March 11th. We found out today that Nick's advancement test for the Navy is March 1st. So unfortunately he will miss Caden's birthday. I haven't really decided what we are going to do. I am bummed it's not the best days to come but he is still coming, most importantly. Caden might just unknowingly celebrate his birthday late, or have a party late, or just have two birthdays. I cannot decide if I want to go all out or not on a party or just do something in his school. Decisions, decisions. I am happy that Nick is coming but sad my babies are getting old! : ) Post and Carry on with the rest of your day.

Mrs. Independent!

Well my back is still in constant pain, I think I may be dying. My church has a women's only fitness class every Tuesday and Thursday during MDO. I have gone several times and really enjoyed it. While I know I don't need to loose any weight it does feel good to exercise, get healthier, and tone up post two babies. I have gone with my friend or mom in the past but today I was going solo. Even though I have moved my whole life with both my dad and husband's jobs, I am not much of a fan of doing things by myself. I mean I have a million times, but I would prefer to have someone there. So when I realized I would be by myself, I could have stayed home but I decided to get over it. I thought the exercising and stretching would be good for my neck. So even though I was by myself the entire class, I still enjoyed it. This really helped my confidence and showed me I really can do anything by myself. Just call me Mrs. Independence. : ) And if you were wondering, the exercising made my neck so much worse. Oh well! Post and Carry on with the rest of your day.

My Little Monkey!

Instead of having my phone on me, I should start carrying my camera with me.  I am tired of these pictures!  Anyways, this is Ashton's new favorite trick.  That is Caden's playroom with too many tiny pieces toys.  It is Ashton's favorite place to go.  I guess he decided that he could climb, and he did.  I snapped this picture in mid run and tried to get another one but it was too blurry of him actually making it over!!!  Can you believe it??  Luckily, I caught him but I sure wish the picture came out.  He has done this several times now but has never made it fully over again.  I just know that the gate is going to fall over one time...  I am in for it with this one!!  Caden never climbed, not even out of his crib when he was older!!  Wish me luck!  Post and Carry on with the rest of your day! 

My Little Photographer!

I know this is an ugly picture, but it makes me proud.  I have a love of photography and would some day love to pursue it more, but for now I must focus on my children as the subjects.  So why the outlet picture?  Caden has my love of photography.  Or at least loves to take my phone and take a billion pictures.  The other night he took my phone and came back with a picture of every outlet in our house.  I thought it was hilarious and made me smile.  Something I haven't done enough of lately.  He takes pictures of me, of other pictures, anything random.  I love looking at my album on my phone because it is like seeing the progress of Caden's little mind in action.  I think someone needs a camera for their birthday!!  Post and Carry on with the rest of your day!

Down for the Count!

So after not sleeping for the millionth night in a row, I was awoken by Ashton incredibly early in the morning not able to move. Since Caden had managed to find my bed in the middle of the night , I tried to hurry and silence the baby monitor before Caden woke up. Of course he was jumping out of bed with me. . . I love how my boys think 6 am is sleeping in (notice the tone!) Anyways, back on track. I moved so fast that I didn't sense the true pain until I was in Ash's room. My back was so stiff I could not bend or turn. I pinched a nerve in my back a few years ago but this was different. It was not just a stiff neck or sleeping wrong either. I was in so much pain that I was in tears. I had no range of motion and could do nothing. I have no idea what is wrong with me, but I still am in the worst pain ever. Tylenol does nothing, I think I need a chiropractor. My muscles in my neck and upper back are so tense that I cannot even touch them. I spent the day with a heating pad and tried to move as least amount as possible, which is hard with active Ashton. It was hard to stay positive today when I just wanted my husband here. Post and Carry on with the rest of your day.

Mr. Independent!!

Caden has really tried to be more independent in the past few days/weeks.  I do not know if it is because Nick is gone or just an age thing.  Either way, it has been very nice.  He loves to surprise me cleaning his room and make me come oooh ahhh at it.  If only he would want to clean up his playroom, that is the real mess!  Tonight he even wanted to pick out his PJ's and get dressed all on his own.  Now, some of you I am sure have independent children, but Caden is not that.  I am pretty sure I will be tying his shoes in high school!  He likes me there and he wants me to help, I may be babying him, but he is only young for so long.  So tonight when he took the initiative to get ready on his own, I went with it.  He came out of his room like this.  Now these two sets don't go together, but he was happy and that is all that matters!  I thought it was pretty funny that he chose his daddy's favorite shirt too (They made the second round play-offs, but lost today).  It's sad he is growing up but also a good thing, like most things my kids do.  Post and Carry on with the rest of your day.