Nov 7, 2008

Our Little Snuggle Bug Loves His Cars!

Trey has a huge bucket of cars of every size and shape. Some make noise, some light up and some do nothing at all. He absolutely loves cars! I have never been a believer in girl vs boy toys but this boy has been drawn to cars since he was itty bitty.

It started out with this purple car.


That purple car has lived in his crib for the past month with Senor Frog. So, he found two playtime replacements.

A cool H2 Hot Wheel and a simple wooden car. He has to find a place to stash them before he heads up to nap. We have to be safe just in case someone else wakes up before him. I have found them in cabinets, the fridge and behind cushions. In his potty chair is a first.


Trey is such a snuggle bug this week!!

Monday night he played with Daddy all night and was very persistent when it came to taking off his diaper.





Tuesday night he watched the elections snuggle up with Mommy and a bag of snack mix


Thursday was Ally's lucky night!


Wednesday - Friday he snuggled up to my bump all day while everyone else played. Don't be jealous of my no makeup look!



He's becoming such a big boy! Look he knows how to take off all of his clothing and diaper. There is no stopping him anymore. I just feel very lucky there was no poop...this time.


Update:
The above photo in the crib is from 10:30am. At 2:30pm Trey was the first to wake up from nap. I knew there was an issue as soon as I stood outside his door. You guessed it! Inside I discovered a poo covered naked baby and crib. He had taken off his jeans, shirt, diaper cover and diaper! Needless to say, we will be making a trip to the store TONIGHT to buy more footsie zip up jammies, the only thing he can not take off, for him to wear anytime he is in his crib. My biggest question is how he manages to take everything off and cause such a mess without a peep coming over his monitor. Daddy and I will be discussing a video monitor as well. Thank goodness for hand held shower heads!!

Currently he is happily snacking on animal crackers and juice, just like nothing happened, while he waits for everyone else to wake up.

Nov 5, 2008

Barriers are broken!



I am so proud of our country! The words are so hard to find but I am so happy my son witnessed this monumental moment in history! As parents, Warren and I, wish to raise our children to accept everyone based solely on their character. Last night, our country stood up and set a wonderful example for our children. We acknowledged it is time to put past prejudices behind us. Putting political beliefs aside, this is a wonderful day in our history. We as Americans elected our first black President! It's a beautiful moment as we unite to move past the prejudices of our country's past and move forward to a new day.

The evening was filled with so many emotions. McCain, though not my pick, blew me away with his concession speech. I think it could easily be his most moving speech. "Whatever our differences, we are fellow Americans" - McCain.

We witnessed race barriers disappear as celebration united our country. Dr. King's dream came true!


UPDATE:
I am very disappointed to see the bans on gay marriage approved in Arizona, California and Florida. I must say Arkansas' ban on unmarried couples becoming adoptive or foster parents is sickening. Why deprive a child of a loving home? We just have to remind ourselves, "This too shall pass."