Love Thursday

Here are some of my loves for the week.

1. I love how talented and handy my hubby is. He can work on cars, electrical issues, plumbing, wood working, etc. My dad and my grandpas also had that ability, so I find it very conforting to know that I have someone that can take of things at our house without having to call someone. BTW he installed my new dishwasher!

2. I love being able to see my nephews on a regular basis and to watch them learn and grow. Wyatt has now lost 2 teeth, and Andy is talking up a storm and is such the little man these days.

3. I love how Cody amazes me everyday. He has such natural talent with drawing and does an amazing job with it. I bought him some learn to draw books yeserday that show you step by step how to draw animals, cars, etc. I gave them to him last night and within an hour of him receiving the books he had drawn and colored a camal and a car. Hubby and I were pretty shocked at how good they looked and had to question that he had not traced them. Then this morning he drew pencil people while waiting for everyone to get ready to leave this morning. He must of got this creative gene from his aunts as I have no creative ability!

4. I love how much Cole is growing (I am a little sad also). His second tooth is almost through and he is starting to babble and scoot around a little. I also love how happy of a baby he is, especially when he has just woke up. That smile melts my heart.

5. I love how a sick child needs to be babied. Kyle has had a little virus where he runs a fever and has headaches. When he is feeling pretty rough and the Tylenol or Motrin has worn off, he cannot do the most simplest tasks like covering himself with a blanket or getting himself water (and it has to be in a sippy cup). It sometimes is a little exasperating, but it is also nice to know that you are still needed.

Hope everyone has a LOVEly day!

Five on Friday

1. It has turned off cool here today, much to my childrens' dismay as they both were not happy to have to wear pants to school today. Kyle came in and wanted to know why he could not wear his "short" pants.

2. Gina and I have started walking/jogging around our little acreage. It is nice because the boys can walk with us or can stay in the backyard and play while we are still able to get our walk in and watch them. We also do not have to watch for cars or walk slower so the boys can keep up with us, as we would have to do if we walked on the road.

3. Cody asked me yesterday as we were driving by Pellow Monument if I had picked out my headstone yet! I know I am 29, but I sure did not think I needed to pick that out yet.

4. I believe that Cody has picked up on some of Aunt Amanda's mannerisms. Last night on the way home Kyle was complaining that he was so hungry (the kid had already had a grilled cheese and something else), I told him the only thing that I had to eat in the car was a Kleenex, so he would have to wait until we got home. Cody said "Tough Kyle! I know I sound like Aunt Amanda, but tough!" Apparently he has heard that quite often from her.

5. I think everything is still a go for the weinie roast and hopefully it will be a cooler evening so we can enjoy the fire even more!

Hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend! TTUT! (Ta Ta Until Tuesday!)

Ten on Tuesday

1. Cole had his first tooth come in this weekend! He has been working on it for a while now and it finally broke through, after much drooling, chewing and fussing. He is getting to be such a big boy.
2. Speaking of him getting bigger, he will be 4 months old on Thursday! My how the time flies.
3. My nephew Wyatt lost his first tooth on Sunday! How ironic. One gets one in and another loses one.
4. I am hoping to have a good old fashioned weinie roast this weekend. The weather looks perfect for it, but I need to check with my resident fireman to see if he would be up to having one. I am thinking he can be easily persuaded as he has been wanting to make a dutch oven cobbler.
5. The camping plans for last weekend went to pot. Scotty and I decided it was the responsible thing to do, seeing as they were predicting some pretty bad weather. We both had that "funny" feeling in our stomachs saying not to go. The boys were a little bummed, but they did go out to Camp Williams for the day on Saturday, and made it safely home before any storms started a brewin'.
6. My, what wild weather they had last weekend in western Oklahoma! My thoughts and prayers are with those that lost so much. Luckily we were spared damage, although I did lose some sleep watching all the weather reports. I truly despise tornado warnings in the middle of the night.
7. Cody is on his way to his Wolf badge. We will be working on the last few achievements this weekend to finish up his Tiger requirements.
8. Kyle had his Kindergarten pre-enrollment and testing last week. It seemed to go good and when we got there a girl from his class was also enrolling, so he will have a familiar face next school year.
9. I think my dishwasher is on its last legs (sad face). I had my husband look at it and he told me he is not sure what is wrong with it. I don't know if that is actually true or if he just did not want to tear into on Sunday night. Maybe some gentle hinting that something needs to be soon is in order, as I so enjoy this modern convenience.
10. I think we have an evil little lightbulb monster at our house. It seems like everyday we come home to another burned out bulb. I think we have replaced 5 or 6 lighbulbs over the past week.

Ten on Wednesday!

1.  Yesterday was my birthday and it was a great day! My baby sis took me to lunch and then I got to have dinner with my whole family and Scotty's parents along with Tonisha. Thanks to everyone for the wishes, presents and spending time with me. It means alot!
2. Easter weekend was busy but very enjoyable. We had a 2 hour Mass on Saturday night with egg hunting to follow. Sunday we had brunch at my parents with egg hunting to follow, home for a nap for mom and Cole, then supper at my inlaws, with egg hunting to follow. As you can see the Easter bunny was a hoppin' at the Moody household.
3. Random conversation with Kyle on the way home Monday night:
• Kyle: How old are you mom?
• Me: 28 but I will be 29 tomorrow
• Kyle: And then you will be 30, 31, 32, 100!
• Me: Thanks Kyle!
4. We broke the news to the boys Sunday afternoon that they will be attending a new school next year. Scotty and I were a little nervous about how they would take it, but they took the news very well. Cody"s main concern was that we need to keep the school phonebook so that he can call his friends. Kyle was super duper excited that he can "wear anything that I want because they do not have uniforms!" Funny they never have complained about wearing them. They are also very excited to ride the bus, especially since Wyatt will be riding with them. Good luck to the bus drivers! Cody also questioned if they would learn about Jesus at school, which made me a little sad to tell him no, and that there would be no prayer or mass to attend. I'm sure it will take some adjusting but they will be fine...right?
5. I am taking Kyle to his kindegarten pre-enrollment and testing. It will be interesting to see how he tests as he is already starting to read!
6. This weekend Scotty, Cody and Kyle are going on a Boy Scout campout, so Cole and I will be chillin' at home as our allergies have flared up really bad this week. I am a little bummed that I have had to miss the campouts, but there is always next year.
7. Another random coversation with Kyle as we were driving last night to the restaurant, we saw a 1970's model car parked in a parking lot:
• Kyle: Look Cody, that car is old! It has to be from the 90's
• Me: No, Kyle it is from the 70's.
• Kyle: Wow that is really old!
8. Happy belated anniversary to my mom and dad. Here is to another 34 or more years of marriage!
9. I believe that there is another baby boom happening, I know of about 10 people that are expecting babies this year! Congratulations to all those expecting!
10. There still has not been any activity on getting Cole's room organized. Maybe this weekend?

     

10 on Tuesday

Hello again to my faithful readers! Here are a few things that have been happening in my life:

1. We have a new pet. Her name is Black Betty and she is a bottle calf. The new wore off for the boys about 2 or 3 weeks into having her and are now keeping accurate track of who's turn it is to feed her.
2. We purchased a new king size bed! I am not sure how we both fit on the queen sized one, as now we both sprall across the king. My wonderfully handy husband built our headboard  and it is beautiful. He still has to make the footboard, but some other projects have taken precedence.
3. The number of months old my baby boy is. He is growing by leaps and bounds and is starting to show his personality. For the most part he is a really happy, easy going baby, that only really fusses when he is hungry or need a diaper. He does like to fight taking naps as he thinks he may miss something, but sleeps well through the night. He will normally go to sleep around 9:00 and will sleep until 6:00-7:15.
4. Project Separate has begun and is 2/3 of the way complete. We have been discussing since I was pregnant with Cole which room was going to be his room. It was later decided that since we have a four bedroom house, why not let them each have their own room (what a novel idea!). With the purchase of our new bed, the old one was handed down to Cody, which involved cleaning out the "spare" bedroom (see also: junk room/storage/catch all). It took most of a day to go through things and throw out, organize and store our acquisitions over the past few years, but was complete and the bed was setup by the end of the day. The next day we mostly transformed the "toy" bedroom into Kyle's bedroom. He was suprised to get his own room so soon and was even happier to have his dad's bed that he had when he was little. Cole's room that was Cody & Kyle's is in complete upheaval with the baby bed in pieces and misc clothes scattered hither and yon thorughout. Luckily he still fits in his cradle in our room, so we have time to get things put together.
5. With Project Separate, I have found that the kiddos are easy to wake up, because they are not keeping each other awake and also they have a better since of pride in keeping their rooms picked up. A win for everyone, especially mom!
6. Over spring break we had pictures taken of the 5 grandsons for my mom. Let's just say that photographers are wonderful and 1 hour with 5 boys seems like 3 hours. I am not sure how we came up with so many great poses, because I was sitting behind the camera and it looked like chaos.  
7. This is the number of days until my birthday!
8. Also, on spring break Scotty, my mom and I took the 5 boys to the zoo. It was a beautiful day for the zoo as it was not very windy, sunny, and not real hot, but everyone in the state also thought it was a great idea. We got there a little after 10:00 and had to hike from the Remington Park parking to the zoo. We all had a great time and the kiddos were real troopers about walking around and looking without whining. I was constantly doing a head count to make sure "no man was left behind." I think the most liked site was watching the baby chimp that had it's arm amputated climb all over. 
9. I am very thankful for my mom and sisters. I was pleasantly suprised when we came home late Saturday night from working on my inlaws washing machine drainage issue, that they had done dishes, swept, straightened up the dining room and did some laundry. It was very much appreciated as we have not been home much over the past few weeks. I will definately have to return the favor. Love you guys!
10. Have a Happy Easter!!!!