23 Months... already?

- Lennox is using “Peez,” “tank tu,” and “queue me” very well.
- He is already fascinated with burps and toots… he thinks they are so funny but he does say “queue me” after he announces “I tooted!” Like we didn’t already know?
- He is really enjoying the sand box Jay built for him. I’m not so sure I’m enjoying the sand in my house and in the bath tub but he does love it.
- We bought a tiny potty for him which he LOVES. He really likes to take it apart, stand on it, stand at it with his diaper off… He still hasn’t actually used it for its intended purpose though. But, hey, showing such interest can’t be a bad thing, right?
- He does talk about his baby “kister” but he thinks she’s in the back yard. I’m not sure what he thinks is in my belly!
- We gave our dog away about a month ago but he still insists on talking about Yogi poo poo in the yard??? Again, what a boy thing to fixate on.
- So, like my last post said, he chipped his front teeth. He wouldn’t eat anything for a week or so and he kept saying “no, hurt me!!!” Somehow 2 donuts and chocolate milk didn’t “hurt me.” SO… that was the end of that pity party. He is also getting some other teeth (about 4) so when he woke up the other day he pointed at his tooth and said, “mommy… dis toof HURT me!” What a big boy thing to say. Pin pointing the pain.
- Lennox likes to refer to Jay as “day” instead of daddy. We have discussed what everyone’s name is so plus he hears me call jay “Jay.” Apparently Jay doesn’t say my name that often because when I told Lennox my name was Laurin he started calling me “Aunt Laurin.” I guess that’s the last time he has heard someone refer to me by name… that’s kind of a weird thought huh? He doesn’t say his own name very well yet either. He says something like “Denx???”
- He is obsessed with noises. He has super sonic hearing or something because every single noise he hears, he says “what dat No-ise?” If you don’t answer, I promise he will keep asking until you do. Most of the noises he hears, I don’t even notice until her points them out. The other day he was sleeping in his room and an ambulance drove by. I knew it was coming so I stopped to listen. I heard Lennox from his room saying “Oooo, Mommy! What dat no-ise?”
- He is still obsessed with the back hoe, tractor, dump truck, and bull dozer. He always want to “scoop more dirt.” My dad lets him ride on the tractor with him and operate the loader so I guess that’s where he learned to scoop dirt.
- Lennox’s favorite condiment is “sywup.” Syrup is defined by him as maple syrup, ranch dressing, ketchup, or any other dip that makes life better. So, if he’s asking for sywup for his chicken it’s probably actually ketchup that he wants.

I CANNOT believe Lennox will be 2 in less than a month! Time goes by so quickly. I haven't even started thinking about his birthday party but I think that is because I don't want him to turn 2. I just want him to stay like he is now... part big boy, part baby. Isn't it weird that the center of your universe can be someone who has only been in your life for a short time? I swear, I had no idea how much I would love my child. I guess it is one of those things you just have to experience to understand. How lucky am I?!

They call me Snag

What do you do when you are informed that your son has "chipped" a tooth? Well, I will tell you... after your stomach turns over, you ask "is it bad?" If you hear the answer "yes," you immediately start crying. When you walk over to see how bad it is and your fears are confirmed, that yes, it is very bad... you may lose it on the person in charge. If that person is your husband, you may REALLY lose it! I know all about this because it happened to me on Saturday.

See for yourself

I am thankful that he didn't poke his eye out or break an arm since that would hurt him alot more. But, I am devastated that he has to go around with giblet snaggle teeth for the next 4-5 years of his life! I guess the alternative would be something like this:

Or this

I still want to cry just thinking about it... he had really cute teeth before. I do feel bad because I cried so hard on Saturday that I made Lennox cry for about 20 minutes. I couldn't help myself. I think maybe he would still have whole teeth if I hadn't been at work.

Baby G Update

How Far Along: 20 weeks

Weight Gained/Loss: I don't know for sure but I am guessing +6 lbs

Best Moment of the Week: I was pretty excited when my mom brought over 2 of the sweetest pink gowns and the next day she brought a bonnet to match! who doesn't love a bonnet? Also, Lennox talked to me on the phone yesterday all about his "Bat toe" and his "dunk truck." It was sweet to hear him carrying on a phone conversation even if I wasn't quite sure what he was telling me.

Food Craving: biscuits (I think I have mentioned that) and spicey food. Last week I couldn't get quite enough Tabasco in my dip so I just dipped my cracker in the Tabasco instead.

Aversions: none that are new due to pregnancy

Morning sickness: just work sickness... or sick of work

Gender: sweet little girl

Labor Signs: I certainly hope not! I am having trouble with my tail bone though. I think that pain had gone away at this point with Lennox.

Belly Button: it is flattening out for sure

What I miss: well, I think I miss working out (not that I did it much before or couldn't now)

What I'm looking forward to: spending time with just Lennox before the baby arrives

Milestones: i have to take my glucose tolerance test next week, feeling the baby move more

Random Things

• Is it just wrong for a baby to have 10 pair of new shoes just one week after you found out she was a girl?
• Why don't people pull over for funerals anymore? I pulled over on the shoulder for a funeral procession last week. I almost got taken out by all of the cars speeding past me. What happened to respecting the family of the deceased?
• Why is it that when you are pregnant, you make all these great plans to work out like a maniac after you have the baby. Then, after you have the baby, all motivation for working out just flies out of the window... and all you really want to eat is biscuits.
• When I get home from work, Lennox barely looks up to see that I am home. When Jay gets home from work, he runs to the door screaming "Daddy Home! Daddy Home!" When my mom comes to visit, Lennox starts bouncing around and can barely contain his excitement. That really hurts my feelings! Last night I went to pick him up from my mom and he ran screaming in the other direction saying "Meme... Meme" meaning, "Save Me, Save ME!" Does anyone else go through this? I really am a nice mama.
• Why would anyone who lives in a neighborhood own a rooster? Especially when it is specifically restricted in the neighborhood covenants. Don't they hear it crowing at 5:00 am every morning (or is it just us)?????????????
• Lennox is still trying to "pee in the grass" and he still thinks he can pull/squeeze pee out with his hand. I'm afraid for his safety!
• I've had a stressful 2 weeks. I started 2 classes (which are online but require so much dang work), I went back to work full time (which was extremely painful), I traveled with a one year old to and from Texas and am traveling to NC today with him again, I gave my 4 year old dog away and then found out he has heart worms which his new owner is treating for the bargain price of $1300 (which makes me feel even worse so we are going to try and help out... even though I would choose a less expensive treatment plan), I haven't slept much (because of school/work/travel and the stupid rooster, oh and I am still incubating this other kid! Boo Hoo...
• So, since I am back to full time work, Jay has had Lennox most of this week. Results of daddy babysitting: Lennox has about 57 mosquito bites and a huge scrape down his arm and on the inside of his leg from a cinder block (maybe he was trying to ride it?), the couch has a new design on 2 of the cushions from a black ink pen, yesterday Lennox wore a 12 month pJ top and some plaid shorts to town with some type of crumb/gunk in his hair, leftovers strewn across the counter tell me they had party pizza for lunch one day and a box of mac & cheese the next... meanwhile the fresh zucchini, mustard greens, butter beans, and blueberries in the fridge have gone bad! ha. Men are so much different than women!

baby...

Heart Rate - 145
Due Date (based on measurements) - Nov 1
Everything looked good according to the ultrasound tech. At first the baby's legs were closed but we finally saw that ITS A GIRL! Lennox came with us but he was not very attentive... Or so I thought. When we left, I called my sister first and asked Lennox to tell her what we are having. He said "a baby kicker (sister)!". It was really cute. I cannot believe he is going to be a big brother. I know he will be a good one though.

Why 5 year olds should not name babies!

Avery spent the night last night. She suggested we name the baby one of the following: swill, corn pop, patches, or chance. Ha. The first three are obviously for either a boy or girl! Unfortunately, jules sparkle is off the table. That's what she is naming her new siSter!

22 months

· You’ve been saying your numbers up to eleven (skipping seven) but now you are actually figuring out how to count items. You point out pairs of two like “two trucks” or “two balls.” You always point out your finger to count or make me count with your finger. It’s cute.
· You are starting to be a good helper. When I pick up toys you try to help instead of just dumping the toys I have already picked up. You also bring me old sippy cups and tell me “old milk mommy. I new milk!” That really helps me keep the house clean too.
· You are talking so much. Basically everything we ask you to say, you give it a try. Uncle Greg thought it was funny to try to get you to say perpendicular and hippopotamus… Something came out of your mouth but it wasn’t exactly clear. I like how you say avocado… Akakakoo! You are talking in sentences all of the time. Like "mommy I want apple duce."

· All of the colors are red now except for gray, gold, purple, and white. Weird selection you have chosen to see clearly.
· Thanks to hanging with Everett, you have started being more aware of pee-pee. I think by this summer you will probably at least go in the potty some of the time. As of right now, you just sit on the potty and then you say “I plush it.”
· You are great at entertaining yourself quietly. You still love the same old toys but are getting more interested in driving your trucks, building with blocks, Little People, and your tool bench. You are such an outside boy and cry for “outKite” all day long. You smell like a little wet puppy after about 2 minutes.
· Your baby pool is a big hit this year. You don’t step into it, you just run full speed and fall over the edge head first. You also love to slip ‘n’ slide. I haven’t been able to convince you that you need to stand in line and take turns on the slip n’ slide. Avery’s way around that is just to pretend you aren’t there. I thought you might lose a tooth or an eye but it turned out ok.

Every day I look at you and you still look like my little baby with your chubby legs and pokey belly. I love this toddler stage where everything is fun and new to you. Everything from pot holders used as chompers to paper towel rolls used as telescopes makes you happy. I rarely see you in an unhappy mood. You are so flexible and seem to like everyone. Some weeks you stay with 4 different people in a row and you don’t skip a beat. I love that about your personality.