The day start off with James making his wonderful new noise...grunting and squealing. He has been so excited to see me since he was away from me all weekend. Friday I came down with a 12 hour bug. I could not move. Unfortunately we were going to the lake to play with a bunch of friends we hadn't seen in a while. The Smith's were staying with us and Ansley was so pumped. The twins are such a great influence on my wild child. So instead of being rude I stayed home with my attack dog Oscar. Ansley can't stop talking about Michal and Grey (her name is Nora Grey and she insists on cutting it short). James had a great weekend. Little throwing up the moment he sees me he gives me a little!! Awesome. However, James was so cute when he saw me on Sunday. He couldn't stop hugging me and giggling. Ansley kept asking me if I felt better. She came to me today with one of her art pieces from school that was supposed to be a picture of me. She had taken the eyes off and told me that mommy was sleeping. Kind of cute..kind of freaky. I asked her where my eyes were she said in the other room. Nice!!
I have given into not running the peachtree for the second year in a row. It kills me but I didn't do any qualifying races so I got an 80,000 number. Caroline and I were going to run it together but her number is in the 40,000. She would be done before I started. Guess I am going to have to do some races this year. At least I will be motivated. Plus I ran my pinky toe over with the grocery cart full of groceries and two kids while wearing flip flops. That is all I have to say!!
I just finished Ansley's cute Fourth of July shirt. I will post pictures when she decides to try it on. I have one adorable outfit in the works...stay tuned.
That sums up the week so far.

New Kids return!!

It has been somewhat of a draining week. James has a cold. When he gets a cold it is ten times as bad because when he starts coughing the end result is throw up everywhere. It not only comes out of his mouth but his nose too. It is so nasty and sad at the same time. His reflux gets so bad during this time. I never new this because Ansley was rarely sick (due to breast milk and minimal contact with a two year old). I was watching him wake up on the monitor Tuesday and he started to cough all of a sudden he projectile vomits across the crib. I got up there and he was covered from head to toe and the crib sheet, bumpers, bed skirt, and the floor was hit. I am pretty sure he has gotten over the hump.
Ansley has had a great week. She has gone 3 out of 4 days at nap without a diaper on. Today she had an accident in her bed so when I went up to wake her up she had made a bed in her closet. It was too cute. Today I was watching her walk with my sister and noticed what a big girl she has become. I look at James and remember when she was this little. I have brought back one of my favorite videos of her. Enjoy!!! (This is dedicated to Kelley).



Here are some pictures from some fun on the porch in the little pool. Some of you might be thinking I am crazy and a bad parent by putting James in the bumbo. I rarely use that useless thing but it did come in use in the pool. I obviously did not take my eye or foot off of him. There are also some pictures from Lake Burton.

Update

So Ansley has just started telling us the funniest things. Last week was a rough week. I think she is really missing the routine of school. Luckily, she only has one more week with me full time. In July she starts back at Mt.Pisgah two days a week until August. This way she can get some time with friends and still be at home with me. She was extremely trying last week but today she woke up with a different attitude. The moment she woke up she was different child. She told me that she liked me today. I was thankful to that since we were running late for the YMCA. She was extremely helpful and compliant all day. I have started her on a reward chart. She has a couple jobs throughout the day....clean out dishwasher with my help, clear table, and pick up toys. She has to brush her teeth, get dressed, say please and thank you, and no whining (or crying as she calls it). She gets a magnetic smilie face when she does these things. I got this board at School box and it is really helping with her enjoying the daily tasks.
James went to his 6 month appointment on Thursday. He was enjoying every minute of this experience. He thought the best part was laying on the table with the noisy paper underneath his feet. He had destroyed the paper by the time Dr. Wilburn came in. He is in the 75th-90th percentile for height and weight. He weighs 19 pounds 9 ounces and is 27 1/2 inches long. He is of course in the 90 percentile for head circumference (just means he has lots of brains...doesn't help putting onesies on). He is doing very well in all other categories. He was all over the place when the doctor was trying to talk to me. She said that she didn't need to ask me how his gross motor skills are developing. I agree. I swear he tried to crawl today. His back legs moved as his head ramed into the ground.
Hope all is well with everyones family. We are at the lake this weekend. Keep your fingers crossed that biggin continues to sleep well.

James talking

James is hysterical when he tries to say "ooo"

Update

Time for a quick note... So I am off for the summer. Trying to survive stay at home mom status. I love my kids but this is hard work. I make plans daily to get out of the house whether it is a good idea or not. Today I had two errands to run. One to babies r us to get formula and the second to Old Navy to get shirts. I make the long trip to Babies r us because I get rewards for buying formula. I have about decided it isn't worth the trip. They never have the right Good start. That was a bust. Then we walked to Old Navy because they were in the same shopping center. I parked in the middle of the two stores. That was a good idea but a hot one. I had to have gotten at least a half mile walk in. I headed to old navy due to the fact I have two short sleeve shirts. When I was boob feeding my shirts had to be bigger now they must be extra small:) The kids both did awesome and we made it to grandmas in time to feed biggin. However, I got home and tried on my shirts and only one fits right. So back to the store when Bob gets home. All in all it has been a good day. I haven't gotten called any names today and I only got puked on once. Tomorrow is James 6 month old check up. Unfortunately he has a cold so he won't be getting shots. I will let you know where he stands percentage wise.

James Rolling Over

Finally got James on video rolling over.


This is Bob's first attempt to teach Ansley to swim. She really liked it. It only took us all week to convince her that the pool is fun ever since she fell in during pictures a couple weeks ago.

Beach

Well we made our first vacation as a family of 4 to the beach. It was a success. Bob decided the night before that we needed a minivan to make the trip easier. Of course I am not going to argue with that one. So what did we do we bought a mommy van at 7:00 the night before we were suppose to leave. I have to say it is awesome. The comfort level was great!! I can officially say I am a soccor mom now. For all of you who haven't experienced life with a minivan you are so missing out on an important part of mommy hood. Dont deny yourself:)
Anyway, the beach was a blast!! We got to stay with the Crutchfield Clan. Ansley couldn't get enough of her cousin Logan and Celia. Everytime she woke up from nighttime or nap the first thing out of her mouth was Logan. It was too cute. I am pretty sure he ate it up too. Ansley really enjoyed making sandcastles and chasing birds. She wasn't so sure about the ocean. I am pretty sure she is going to be a runner when she gets older. She must have run 1/2 mile chasing birds.
James only made it out to the beach during the wee early hours (4;30am). He was not so sure about the vacation. Sleep was not his priority. He reverted back to his newborn days of waking up all the time at night. Luckily GranDonna was there to help us out!! He did however love the pool. He just thought that it was a huge bath tub!!! Now that we are back he thinks his little tub is a pool. The bathroom was soaked last night due to all of his kicking.
Hopefully we can do the beach next year and have just as much fun if not more. Ansley woke up this morning asking to go to the beach. Below are just a few pictures!!

Of course the moment we get back from the beach all chaos breaks loose. My house is not longer white it is a light shade of yellow. The painters came last week and instead of doing just the trim white they painted the entire house (light yellow/ trim white). Luckily it was there mistake so we have a beautiful newly painted house. I do have to say it was an awesome mistake. Love the color!! Then my air conditioning goes... it is over 80 degrees in the house. Below is a link to our professional pictures that were taken on the beach check it out... www.melissabphotography.com