I really despise these long catch up posts but I need to document all the cute/happy/funny/embarrassing things that have happened in the last 3-1/2 months. Here we go:
November 3:
-I have been working out again and yesterday I tried a "Mixed Martial Arts" dvd. Caleb really liked it and watching him kick and punch with me was hilarious. But my absolute favorite part was when he was doing the "downward facing dog" yoga poses with me during our warm up.
November 2:
-Clayton got a MUCH needed raise today (just for being awesome). We took a big risk when I quit my job to stay at home with the boys and go full time with SDP. My business has been doing really well but with the major medical bills we've had this year, things have been extra tight. Praise the Lord for answering our prayers and providing for us!
-Overheard from our living room: Caleb screaming "STOP LAUGHING AT ME, BABY OWEN!!!" bahahaha
October 28:
-Aunt Ria and J.P. got married today. Maria looked absolutely stunning and everything was perfect!
October 31:
-Caleb had a wonderful time trick or treating this year. Jaime and Aaron came over and went with us. Owen slept 90% of the time but he was pretty cute sleeping as a chubby monster. After each house we went to, Caleb would shake his pumpkin bucket and say "Hear that?!" Then he would tell us he wanted to fill his bucket to the top! He also told me that he wanted to get enough candy for a Halloween party. haha He was pretty funny!
October 25:
-Owen turned 9 months old today. He did great at his check up. He was in the 95th percentile for head circumference, weight, and height. The doctor said he looks perfect!
October 19:
-I started a new healthy eating plan today. I want to get fit and finally lose the rest of this baby weight. I took before pictures… they are pretty frightening. I’ll probably be posting a lot about my progress in future posts. I’ve been a little bit obsessed with health and fitness lately. But I’m feeling GREAT so that’s major motivation!
October 16:
- Since I was out last night, Clayton said to Caleb "Did you tell Mommy you missed her?" And Caleb said "Mom, Daddy said I'm a mister." Haha Kids are so funny!
October 14:
- Caleb had a nightmare about spiders last night. He wouldn't even get back in his bed because he was so scared. However, he was also telling me that there was a tiny girl and a boy pretending to be a dog in his dream. And then he replayed their whole conversation. Something about dreams from a 3-1/2 year old totally fascinates me.
October 13:
- I was holding Owen's feet up while changing his diaper and looked up and he was sucking on his big toe. lol Yuck!
October 11:
- I started going to a mom’s group at our church today. I have always wanted to join something like this but was never home during the day to be able to do so. I love that owning my own business allows me to do things like this now. I’m really hoping to make some new friends and learn from other women who share my values and beliefs.
October 10:
- I love that when I show Owen his little toy mirror and ask him where the baby is, he looks around behind the mirror on both sides! How DOES that baby get inside there!?! :D
October 7:
- Last week Owen started giving hugs. Today he started dancing. He’s so funny.
October 3:
- Caleb was flirting with the sales girl at men's warehouse and introduced himself as Caleb Smith. Then he introduced us as Daddy Smith and Mommy Smith.... Lol He's such a ham!
September 27:
- I'm trying to edit photos but it's really hard to concentrate because my 8 month old baby is GROWLING at me. lol And he thinks he's funny, because when I look at him, he cracks up like he won the game or something. I ♥ him.
September 22:
- Just heard from Caleb in the kitchen by himself: "EVERYONE! I JUST HURT MY BOTTOM! BUT IT'S OK!"
- I feel as though I've lost the upper hand when Caleb thinks the ant he found is cute and tickles and I squirm like a girl when he tries to put it on me. And of course Caleb thinks this is hilarious. Yes, it's just an ant, but I still don't want it crawling on me.
September 20:
- I love when Caleb comes and tells me things like "Mom, Baby Owen said he wants his socks off because he's hot." Hmmm... did he really?
September 15:
-I love that when someone says "excuse me", Caleb says "you're welcome." Lol
September 5:
- Clayton was in the living room playing with the baby and Caleb was sleeping. Caleb just walked out, pointed at Clayton with a really angry face and said "STOP MAKING THAT NOISE!" Then he turned around, slammed his door, and got back in bed. Lol I think he might be an angry sleeper just like his mama. :)
August 31:
-I was editing some wedding photos and Caleb pointed at the screen and said "Wow! Look at the prince and the princess!" I would love to see everything through his eyes for a day! :)
August 30:
- I can't stress enough how awesome it is only have ONE child in diapers. Being the mother of a potty trained kid is totally as awesome as I imagined. :-)
August 29:
- Me: Do you see your shadow? Caleb (with a sad sigh): my shadow doesn't smile.
- Me: Do you see your shadow? Caleb (with a sad sigh): my shadow doesn't smile.
August 28:
-Our poor baby Owen had his first fever tonight and boy was it a big one. We spent the night in the ER with him before being transferred to Cincinnati Children’s. They couldn’t figure out what was wrong with him. He started breathing weird (like gasping or grunting with every breath), then a high fever, really high heart rate, and abdominal pain (he screamed when you touched his belly). He went through a ton of tests today and everything came back normal. He was a little constipated so they put him on a laxative for that and are hoping that is all the belly pain was, but have no idea the reason for everything else. When the motrin is working, the fever isn't too bad and the breathing is better, but as soon as it starts to wear off, the fever goes crazy and he breathes all weird again. It's strange because he doesn't have a cold, cough, vomiting, etc. Note: Things cleared up in a day or two and everything turned out just fine. It sure was scary though.
-Our poor baby Owen had his first fever tonight and boy was it a big one. We spent the night in the ER with him before being transferred to Cincinnati Children’s. They couldn’t figure out what was wrong with him. He started breathing weird (like gasping or grunting with every breath), then a high fever, really high heart rate, and abdominal pain (he screamed when you touched his belly). He went through a ton of tests today and everything came back normal. He was a little constipated so they put him on a laxative for that and are hoping that is all the belly pain was, but have no idea the reason for everything else. When the motrin is working, the fever isn't too bad and the breathing is better, but as soon as it starts to wear off, the fever goes crazy and he breathes all weird again. It's strange because he doesn't have a cold, cough, vomiting, etc. Note: Things cleared up in a day or two and everything turned out just fine. It sure was scary though.
August 25:
- We walked into a toy store today as they were moving some displays around and Caleb yells "OH MY GOODNESS! WHAT A MESS!" And, yes all four sales associates were standing right there and heard. He's Clayton's son.
- We walked into a toy store today as they were moving some displays around and Caleb yells "OH MY GOODNESS! WHAT A MESS!" And, yes all four sales associates were standing right there and heard. He's Clayton's son.
August 22:
-Caleb has went a day and a half without a diaper and no accidents!!! Maybe he'll be potty trained before college after all!
-Caleb has went a day and a half without a diaper and no accidents!!! Maybe he'll be potty trained before college after all!
August 21:
- Owen's second tooth broke through today! :)
- Owen's second tooth broke through today! :)
August 19:
- Owen likes to move his one little leg back and forth so much that I've decided he's part cricket, and Clayton has decided he has Restless Leg Syndrome.
- Owen likes to move his one little leg back and forth so much that I've decided he's part cricket, and Clayton has decided he has Restless Leg Syndrome.
August 18:
- I love family movie nights. We watched Mars Needs Moms. It was cute but I thought the idea of losing your mom was a little frightening for kids. Caleb suddenly wanted to cuddle with me. Imagine that.
- I love family movie nights. We watched Mars Needs Moms. It was cute but I thought the idea of losing your mom was a little frightening for kids. Caleb suddenly wanted to cuddle with me. Imagine that.
August 15:
- Caleb is sitting next to Owen on the floor and reading him books. It's so sweet. ♥
- Caleb is sitting next to Owen on the floor and reading him books. It's so sweet. ♥
August 12:
- My little baby had his first tooth break through the gums today!
- My little baby had his first tooth break through the gums today!
August 5:
- 6 years ago today, Clayton and I went on our first official date. And tonight, he's taking me on a date to celebrate. ♥
- 6 years ago today, Clayton and I went on our first official date. And tonight, he's taking me on a date to celebrate. ♥
August 4:
- I put Owen to bed while he was still awake 25 minutes ago and he didn't make ONE sound. He is starting to get the hang of it!!!! :D
- I put Owen to bed while he was still awake 25 minutes ago and he didn't make ONE sound. He is starting to get the hang of it!!!! :D
August 3:
- My wonderful husband forgot and left a big cup of red paint and paintbrush in Caleb's playroom.... And now we have red paint splattered all over the floor and on the recently painted bright blue wall.... I don't know if I'm more annoyed with Caleb or Clayton. >:(
- My wonderful husband forgot and left a big cup of red paint and paintbrush in Caleb's playroom.... And now we have red paint splattered all over the floor and on the recently painted bright blue wall.... I don't know if I'm more annoyed with Caleb or Clayton. >:(
August 2:
- Caleb said he wanted to pee on the potty. He was in the bathroom for a minute or two with the door shut, so I went in to check on him and he was still fully clothed sitting on the toilet. Weird.
- Woes of a work at home mom: I'm on the phone with a client trying to set up a session and Caleb is yelling from the bathroom "LINDS (don't know why he was calling me that), I PEED ON THE POTTY!! I PEED! LINDS, I PEED!" Fantastic.
- Caleb said he wanted to pee on the potty. He was in the bathroom for a minute or two with the door shut, so I went in to check on him and he was still fully clothed sitting on the toilet. Weird.
- Woes of a work at home mom: I'm on the phone with a client trying to set up a session and Caleb is yelling from the bathroom "LINDS (don't know why he was calling me that), I PEED ON THE POTTY!! I PEED! LINDS, I PEED!" Fantastic.
August 1:
- Night #2 of the Ferber Method sleep training for Owen. On the first night he cried for 20 min. Tonight, it was less than 5. YAY! We're taking back control of bedtime in the Smith house! :D
- Night #2 of the Ferber Method sleep training for Owen. On the first night he cried for 20 min. Tonight, it was less than 5. YAY! We're taking back control of bedtime in the Smith house! :D
July 29:
- Caleb: Can we go outside, pleeeaaaaassssse?
Me: Not right now. We're going to go outside later today. After lunch.
Caleb: I'm hungry, can we eat lunch?
Me: It's 9:30 am! No!
- Caleb: Can we go outside, pleeeaaaaassssse?
Me: Not right now. We're going to go outside later today. After lunch.
Caleb: I'm hungry, can we eat lunch?
Me: It's 9:30 am! No!
July 25:
- Owen is 6 months old! His stats: 28" L (90th percentile), 23 lbs 8 oz (off the charts), and 95th percentile for head circumference. He's a monster!!
- Owen is 6 months old! His stats: 28" L (90th percentile), 23 lbs 8 oz (off the charts), and 95th percentile for head circumference. He's a monster!!
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