Weekend Fun!

We have had a great weekend, here's what we have been up to:

• Friday night we had a cookout. We haven't had friends over too much because our house is small and our wonderful group of couple friends is not small!! However with the weather getting better we had the fire pit going outside and made it an inside/outside party and had a great time. We had 7 of our great couple friends over and we all had a blast. Wade had so much fun before bed playing basketball with the boys!! It is so important to have wonderful girl friends but even better when all the guys are such great friends too. Saturday morning wade woke up and said "see all the people?" I guess he thought they were spending the night.
• Congrats to two of our couple friends: Kristen and Matthew had baby Luke this morning and Lauren and Dale got engaged this weekend! So happy for you guys.
• Saturday was spent being lazy and doing some fun house shopping. We hated we didn't get to travel this weekend but we had some stuff that had to get done for our new house. The boys took a 3 hr nap and then mom took wade and Josh and I spent our date night at Lowe's. We bought all of our inside and outside lights (we have to change almost all of them!) and spent way too much money on lights. Everything is just so expensive these days!!
• Today we went to church, not sure if I mention this enough but I LOVE our church. It is amazing and if anyone is in the Cary/Raleigh area you should check it out. It is called HOPE!! The preacher is the best preacher I have ever heard. Wade did great today and was happy when we dropped him off. He did get hit in the face today and he told us "little boy hit...not nice" I asked if he hit back and he said "No wade cry" LOVE that kid!
• We had a great lunch at home and played some and now the boys are working on a second 3 hr nap this weekend. We are heading back to Lowe's today to order our new washer and dryer. I am so excited for next week. Keep your fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly and that we close on Friday.
• Mom and dad are taking Wade to the lake on Friday for us. I am sad because he just went away with Josh last weekend but I know with closing on Friday and us starting to move all of our attic stuff, doing some yard work and me working some it will be much more fun for wade.
• So I think I am going to try to make this blog public again and take of the privacy setting...hopefully I won't get anymore comments from strange men. If so I will make it private again!

23 Months!

It is hard to believe that in one week I will be sending out Wade's 2nd Birthday invitations! Where has the time gone? There have been so many ages that I LOVED! I remember thinking 6 and 9 months were so fun and 12 months too! I actually really love this age because he is doing so much himself and can talk so well. It helps so much that he can tell us what he wants and needs. Knock on wood he really hasn't had many "fits," I know they may be coming but I could probably count on one hand the number of times he has had a tantrum. He is full of energy all the time and I wouldn't have it any other way! It is so funny because Josh has NEVER  gotten upset with wade- I mean ever. However I have learned something new about Josh...he does not like whining! I love this about him because I can't stand it either. Wade has learned real quick that he isn't getting very far when he whines (with either of us!) He is all boy for sure and loves to get dirty and play and dig in the dirt , loves it when we see big trucks or construction stuff, and loves to kick the soccer ball or play basketball. His new favorite saying is "hear that noise" anytime he hears something. It makes me laugh. Yesterday I almost died because he says "hear that noise...wade pooped!" What a boy thing to say!!! Here is what he is up to:

 I love this picture so much. We took this last night. Wade was crying because Josh wasn't playing basketball the way Wade wanted him to so Wade went and hid behind the chair so we wouldn't see him cry!

-weighs 30.5lbs- I have no clue how tall he is but is getting close to 35-36 inches!
-sleeps around 11 hours at night- still likes to wake up once during the night but usually goes right back to sleep
-takes a nap everyday and is always ready by 1pm for nap....he sleeps great and usually 2-3 hours
-LOVES to eat but would rather eat his snack food than meats and veggies. LOVES all fruit!
-drinks milk and water all the time and gets a little bit of juice here and there
-loves the park and playing soccer outside
-loves to read and look at books
-knows how to count to 15, most of his ABC's, sings all his bible songs, knows colors & animals.
-we have just started working on his letters and he knows about 5 or 6 letters from his ABC puzzle
-knows his first and last name and it is so funny to hear him say "Foltz"
-would probably rather stay with his grandparents if we let him; we love that we can leave him with both our parents and he is perfectly happy!
-loves Charlie but is still a little too rough with him
-does not cry anymore when we take him to church!! He has been doing so well the last few months with this one.
-Does so well eating with his forks and spoons and doesn't even make a mess anymore
-LOVES popsicles and wakes up asking for one
-Loves TV/movies and would watch it all day if we let him
-is still really sensitive and cries if someone pushes or hits him (even if it didn't hurt)
-loves to say "I'm ok" when he falls down
-I hear "how bout," "one more time," "look mom" and "mommy help you" (he says you but means me!)multiple times a day
-has started telling us he needs his diaper changed but hasn't really shown too much interest in potty training (I have decided not to push it now but I want him potty trained no later than 2.5- I think this is a good age!)

This is an idea I got from Kelly's Korner and Wade loved it! I put ice and water in one bowl and he moved the ice cubes over to the red bowl with the slotted spoon! It kept him busy for a 30 minutes!

One week away

Well I am excited to say that on Friday we will be one week away from closing. It is so exciting but a little overwhelming as well. My to-do list is growing by the minute! Start packing is going to be number one on our list!! Luckily we have another week before we move because the painters need about 7 days to re-paint almost the entire house. So while they are painting we are going to get all the yard work done, get some flowes planted, and start cleaning the windows. We are going to move slowly over a week or two. We are hoping to be sleeping there by the end of the month. As crazy as it sounds I am going to really miss our cozy little house. We have had a lot of fun living in this house and it really feels like home. I know we will love the new one too.

Wade has once again been cracking us up this week. I just can't get over how much he is talking. Sunday he says to Josh "I need coffee" this was out of no where and the funny thing is neither of us drink coffee. He must have heard someone say it.

Today Josh came home from work and put a tie on because he had a lunch meeting and needed to dress up a little! Well I said to wade "Daddy looks good doesn't he?" Well Wade did not respond but a couple of hours later Wade wanted something to eat and went and grabbed his bib and pulled it over his head. While I was getting his food I see him walk over to the mirror and I hear "Wade look good" I almost died laughing at that sweet boy. Yes he did look so good in his Mickey Mouse bib!!

My mom told me tonight that yesteday Wade and my dad were "fighting" or "wrestling" and Wade is a little sensitive at times and I guess he thought my dad was being too rough because he said "Pops Wade a baby." I guess he thought he wouldn't be so rough on him if he pretended to be a baby!

I am so excited because I just ordered my 2010 blog book! They finally gave a discount for 15% off so I went ahead and took it because they have not done a discount in a long time. I can't wait to have my second book!!

Beach Pictures

Wade had a blast at the beach with his Daddy, Nana & Poppy. They played on the beach, fed the seagulls, went to the aquarium, and went out to eat some! He was such a Daddy's boy on Sunday afternoon when he got home! He even asked a couple of times if he could "go beach," I think he is ready to go back. I am hoping I get to go this time!! Here are some of the pictures from their weekend away.

 

The things he says...

This shows you how behind I am...this is an old post from Feb. 19th that I had saved as a draft and never posted!! I think I am almost all caught up.

I know I am biased but my child might grow up to be a comedian. This morning he woke up about 6am (way to early in our house) and he got in our bed. My rule is we don't get out of bed until 730am. Even if this means he is in our bed watching cartoons some mornings. I know it may be selfish but I just don't function before 730am anymore. So today Wade was watching Blue's Clues while Josh and I were trying to get a few more minutes of sleep. All of a sudden Wade turns around in bed and looks at us and says, "Guys you sleeping?" We of course were not really sleeping and both busted out laughing. Why my almost 2 year old decided to call us "guys" I will never know but it was really funny!

We had a great day playing at the park, going for walks, and having lunch in Downtown Apex. I have to say I am SO ready to move but I will miss being able to take a walk downtown. We are all enjoying this great weather so much!

We decided to go to church tonight because we are keeping the nursery in the morning. Well Wade does not cry anymore going into his room but he is still not thrilled about going to church. Here is an example...this was Josh and Wade's conversation in the car on our way to church.
Wade- "No No church daddy, No church go home."
Josh- "What would you do at home?"
Wade-" Umm watch tv"
Josh-"What would you watch?"
Wade- "Wow Wow Wubsy"

I also hear multiple times a day "I want that" or "Wade do it first!" I love that he is saying so many new and funny things!!

Beach Bound

Josh decided for sure on Friday that he was going to take Wade to the beach. Josh's parents have a place at N. Myrtle and they were going to be down there as well this weekend. We talked about it a little on Thursday night but he had not decided for sure so we didn't mention anything to Wade. Well Friday morning I told him where he was going and he was so excited. I was packing his stuff before we met mom and Ashley for breakfast and Wade found his beach hat. He grabbed it and wanted to wear it to breakfast! Mom, Ashley and I did some shopping and got almost all of the things I needed for Wade's Birthday party. He is having a Elmo party this year! It was so nice to have some help shopping and getting everything. I hate waiting until the last minute to do things so it was great to get this done.  Wade kept talking about the beach the entire time we were out and about. He even had the hardest time settling down for his nap because he kept saying "go beach" "go beach."

I told him I was sad and that mommy couldn't go because I had to work and he said "mommy cry" and I said yes mommy may cry when you leave. After his nap I wanted to do something special with him so we got ready to head outside and play soccer! We had the best time playing;  it is moments like that that I will always cherish. I love it when we do things as a family but I also love one or one time with just Wade!

This picture is priceless to me and will probably be used for his yearbook or wedding. He was in his PJ's after his nap and while I was getting ready to go outside he somehow put his hat on, grabbed his Elmo basket and put my shoes on his little feet. He was standing at the door when I came into the room and looked at me and said "go beach" and boy was he ready...and looking good too!

I am a little sad that I am missing his first trip to the Aquarium. I have never missed a first before so that does make me sad. My mom reminded me that I get to do a lot of fun things with Wade that Josh misses when he is a work and that I should be really grateful for my wonderful husband! I have to agree Josh works so hard all week at work and he is the BEST dad when he gets home at night and on the weekends. He is such a help around the house and with Wade and I am so thankful for him!

This is just an FYI...I know I have mentioned this before but it is amazing to me that MY family is still not quite understanding. If I had a dollar for each time I was asked this week about having another baby I would not need to work. Mostly from my family but even from people I don't know that well. They will ask how old Wade is and then give me this look and say...well you know it is time for another one. I just smile and think in my head "well actually no it is not!!" I love that everyone is so excited about another new baby but they are going to have to talk to my sister on that one if they want one anytime soon! Now we are not waiting too long but as of right now we will probably try sometime before 2011 is up!! That is all we know. Right now we are loving our small family of three and Wade is getting so easy. Now he is busy don't get me wrong but he is easy. He plays by himself, feeds himself, tells us if he needs something and I love it! I also think he is only little once and I want him to have some more time with just us before we add to our family. So one day down the road (many months from now) I am sure we will revisit this topic and we will be ready to add to our family. Josh jokes with my mom that he will call her the night we start trying!!  Plus we are being a little selfish because we are planning our yearly trip out of the country at the end of May and I do not want to be pregnant when we go. I went to the Dominican and the Bahamas pregnant and hopefully that is all the travel I will do while pregnant!

Behind!

Do you ever feel like you are "behind" and just can't quite get caught up? I was reading my friend Nickie's blog this week and oh how I can relate. I know things are really busy around here and that is part of the problem. With taking care of a toddler, working as a nurse, starting a new Thirty-One business, getting this house organized to go on the market, and getting things ready for our new house I have to say I have been a little overwhelmed. Now don't get me wrong these are all great things but they are just keeping us busy. I know once we get closed on our new house and move and get settled (one day!) things will start to slow down. I am such a type A personality...everything has its space, everything is organized and so on. However if you saw my house, car or office this week you would have thought I had lost my mind. Stuff was everywhere and all out of place. So this weekend I am HOME ALONE...the boys went to the beach. I am so sad they are not here but it has allowed me to get some stuff done for my Thirty-One Party last night and has given me the chance to get the house a little bit more organized and clean! I had my first in home party last night and it went great. I had a catalog party last week so technically this was my 2nd party but it was my 1st one that I did at someones house. Thanks girls for doing those for me...I am so excited because they had great parties and the hostess got so much free and half price stuff! We had a great time and I LOVE this stuff. Selling monogrammed bags/totes is right up my alley! I love everything we have.  I have also been behind in my picture taking but here is one from last week. I was looking everywhere for Wade and finally found him in his closet!

Wade has been a character this week. He has been so sweet and I just love him!! Here are some funny things he said:
-We had a play date at the park on Tue and wade was running and fell down. Well being a little dramatic (not sure who he gets that from?) he kept laying on the ground and yelled "I'm ok Ben" "I'm ok Ben" and he did this until Ben walked over and acknowledge that Wade had fallen down!
- We decided to get Sushi one night this week and wade had a blast. We walk in and they have these little umbrellas hanging upside from the ceiling. Well he love it and it must have reminded him of one of his favorite shows because when our waitress walked up he got very excited and said to her "Ni Kai Lan" thank goodness she did not know what he was saying. She didn't speak too much English! He said it a couple of times and he thought it was so funny!
-I was talking on the phone to our realtor one day and I guess I said "Okay" a lot because in the back seat I hear "yea, Okay" "okay" "okay" and he was pretending to talk on the phone too!
-We were in a hurry because I had a MD appt for my ankle (which is not fractured thank goodness!) and of course Charlie decided to run off chasing a cat. I was so mad and yelled at him and told wade he was getting a spanking for not listening. Well I finally got him back in the car and wade says "Charlie go time out!" I love that kid.
-Thursday we had playgroup and all wade wanted to do all morning was eat. He acted like he was starving and ate way too much. So much that I didn't even feed him lunch before his nap. We got back in the car and he says "my tummy hurts" Bless his sweet heart, he has never told us something hurts before without us asking him. I couldn't believe he knew to say that, he sounded like a 3 year old telling me something was wrong. I was just glad it was from eating too much and not the stomach bug.