Cuteness abounds

In the wake of a 2 1/2 year old boy, it is common to find a wide swath of crumbs, toys, tears, tantrums, and other miscellany, but through the whirlwind of activity, cuteness abounds. Even on the days when the limits have been tested to the breaking point, he still manages to leave me with smile on my face and joy in my heart.

• This morning while we were getting ready for work/school (daycare), Sean was coughing something terrible. He seems to have inherited all of mommy's allergies, and the cough was awful this morning. I went in the bathroom to get some cough medicine, and he followed me right in to take it. He *loves* to take medicine. That is sincere, not sarcasm. He drank it all up, then took the spoon, as he always does, and noisily slurped up the little bit that remained. "All gone" he informed me as he handed me the spoon. Then he turned to daddy who was sitting on the edge of the bed watching the proceedings, "I eat it all gone" he informed daddy proudly. He actually says this quite a bit, and though not grammatically correct, I think it is totally adorable.
• The Sunday before last (04/15/07), we had stopped in at my parents house for a visit, lunch, and a nap (which never did happen), after getting Sean measured for his tux for Kerri and Brad's wedding. He didn't want to sleep because he wanted to play with Grandma and PawPaw. All afternoon, he was pushing the limits. Not really acting up badly, but just not listening. At all. To anyone. Not even just me, which is par for the course. Towards the end of the visit, I was extremely frustrated with the lack of listening skills he had on display. I put my hands on his shoulders and turned him to face me. "What is wrong with you today?" I asked him, "Are your ears broken?" He finally made eye contact and said "Yeah Mommy, my ears are broken." I couldn't help but laugh. What else can you do? He is just so darn cute sometimes!

Kill me with kindness

Last night, after we had gone through our nighttime ritual and tucked Sean into bed, Scott went to the basement, and I was starting to pack for our big wedding weekend. I found outfits for Sean to wear to rehearsal and the after-wedding brunch and set those aside, along with the black dress shoes I found him, my shoes, and a few other items I want to be sure not to forget.

Then I set about the dreaded task - find myself something to wear to the rehearsal. I was digging through a bin full of formerly "fat" clothes, and found a skirt that I wore for Easter after I had Sean. The thing should still be too big on me, but sure enough it fit just fine. I dug through my closet for a shirt that would match and was pulling one on when Sean walked into the room with a little grin on his face. "Daddy downsairs?" he asked. I told him yes, and that he could climb up in mommy and daddy's bed for a few minutes until I could take him back to bed. I vetoed the first shirt, pulled on a second one and looked in the mirror. Sure enough, just look fat, not pregnant. Yuck.

At that moment, Sean peeked his little head up from laying on the bed and looked at me. "Your dress is pretty, Mommy." Awwwwwwww. Sometimes he just melts my heart. I'm not even sure where he learned the word dress!? I don't wear them often, if at all! Okay, guess that's what I'm wearing then baby!

It's been a long time . . . again

Eek! I can't believe it's been so long since I've been here to post an update! So much has happened since January.

• Sean is growing like a weed. He's amazing and exasperating - right on track for a two and a half year old!
• Sean is also going to be a big brother! I'm pregnant with baby #2, due September 29, 2007. Being busy with a toddler is certainly making this pregnancy go much faster than the last one!
• My SIL is getting married this weekend, and all three of us are in the wedding. Should be a beautiful, hectic time.
• My nephew is more than 6 months old already! My how time flies.
• Sean has a new swingset that Daddy and PawPaw put together this past weekend, minus a few finishing touches . . . like the all-important slide. He is loving it!
• Sean taken yet another step into the land of a big boy, and is now sleeping in his new room in a twin bed. Lightning McQueen and Mater are the decor of choice. The room still needs some finishing touches and paint, but he loves it. He has done phenomenally with the switch, and will now go into the nursery (his old room) and point to the crib, swing, exersaucer, and bouncy seat and tell anyone who will listen that they are for the baby.
• Work is crazy, as usual. Still working too much, but with maternity leave and the final due date for this project both looming in September, at least there is an end in sight.

Okay, can't think of anything else right now, so I'll sign off. I'll try to check back sooner than the last time!