Cereal

Wow sometimes I sit and wonder where does the time go. I distinctly remember looking at Andrew when he was 1 month old thinking people are crazy, time does not fly by. It felt like those first couple of months took forever. Now, I want to put a brick on his head and force the clock to slow down. I don't know if any other mom feels this way but I bet they do. For the new moms, time does pick up speed as they get older.
This reminds me of how grown up my 2 1/2 year old son is. He is in a breakfast rut. He loves his cereal. Every morning you ask him what he wants and it is his cereal. Not any specific kind any cereal will do. (Now I know any good parent wouldn't ask their child what they want for breakfast but would feed them whatever the good parent made. Apparently I am not quite there yet so bear with me.) One morning the only cereal we had was Chris' Cocoa Pebbles or as we like to call them, Daddy's cereal. Coco Pebbles are not very nutrional but who doesn't love chocolate milk at the end. Not being a hypocrit but Andrew is not allowed to have that cereal due to the fact I have to be with him while he is on the sugar/caffine chocolate high. So later that day we went and got some cinnamon Life and he couldn't wait for breakfast. The next day when we are sitting down to eat Chris pours some of the Life and Andrew protested and said, 'No, Daddy that is Andrew's cereal.' To which Chris replied, 'And did you pay for this cereal?' To which Andrew replied, 'Yes.' Amazed Chris said, 'And how did you pay for this cereal?' Andrew simply replied, 'Playing ball.' Who knew our 2 1/2 year old had a sports endorsement.

This is a very versitle toy. Although to many it would look like a golf club, but recently it has been transformed into a guitar. We are still working on how to properly hold a guitar.  

This one left the impressions in the wrist. 

I know...they are too small. 

Fall Clothes

A couple of weeks ago I decided to go thru Andrew's clothes to see if some would still fit from last year. Needless to say he had a growth spurt and I only got to keep a few pieces. He got so tired of trying on clothes that he said 'No mommy no more clothes.' Remember that his head is in the 95th percentile so he probably got a headache from putting (or should I say squeezing) shirts on and off. I took a couple of pics of the coats. He wanted to keep them on but they started to choke him. Rachel was here and she noticed that one of them left impressions in his wrists.

Clearly the lion is saying please (even though the picture is blurry). The story about the lion is below.

Very Observant

At lunch today Andrew amazed us yet again. He has a Madagascar cup with a lion on the top that his Tia Jeni bought him. He told Chris that the lion was saying please. Remember we taught Andrew sign language and he still uses the please even though he can say it. Back to the lion, if you look at the lion his paw is on his chest and it looks like he is signing please. I don't know where he comes up with these things. I'm simply amazed.

Sorry about the ticker

I tried to get a ticker up and going but I quit. Apparently it isn't as easy as everyone thinks it is. If you want to know how far along I am just ask. If you are wondering I am feeling fine. No unusual cravings. Half the time I forget that I am pregnant because God has blessed me with no morning sickness. I can't wait to feel the baby move around so I'll feel more pregnant.
We need to pray for Andrew and his pee pee potty. For some strange reason he has woke up the past 5 mornings wet. I don't know if he is getting lazy or if...I'm not real sure what the other problems could be. Tonight I cut off all drinks at 6:30. I know that sounds early but I want to pinpoint the problem. Andrew loves to drink. He will drink so much that he won't eat his meals. So cutting him off wasn't real hard on either of us. He's use to mommy saying no more drinks. Just pray that I will gain wisdom and his bladder will hold. I know he can do it because he had gone more than 2 weeks without a problem. I'm stumped.

Where to begin

For those who check out my blog and for days, perhaps a week or two and nothing new, for that I am truly sorry. I could come up with some clever excuses, like I am parent and I don't have time, but mostly I nap (remember I am pregnant and naps are okay any time of day) or do laundry and don't have time. If I wrote down all the adorable things that Andrew does or says there wouldn't be enough room.
Before we left for Asheville last Thursday I had a doctors appt. and Andrew got to come with me. That was an experience. The joy of waiting in the room for the doctor was interesting. The doctor was listening for the heartbeat and Andrew kept asking, 'What's that Mommy?' I told him it was the baby and he got so excited and started to jump up and down and say, 'Baby brother sister here, baby brother sister here!' It was so adorable. It broke my heart to say no the baby is not here. I get so excited when he gets excited about the baby. I think his favorite part about the visit was the sucker-da-candy (his way of saying sucker) he got at the end.
We then left and met his Paw Paw in Greensboro. Chris and I were on our way on a singles retreat in Asheville and GG and Paw Paw were kind enough to watch him for us. It was nice to have some alone time, but it was even nicer to hangout with everyone and not worry about bedtimes or naptimes. We were able to minister to the singles unhindered. I had a great time and I was glad I was able to go. I know Andrew had a blast at the grandparents house. Who wouldn't like candy and mac-n-cheese as staples in their diet. Just kidding grandparents, I know you added some fruit.
There are many more stories but you'll have to call to get them. Andrew's in bed and I need to do my quiet time while I have some quiet time left.