Brady Update

So it's been awhile since I've blogged and definitely a good minute since I've updated about my sweet, sweet boy!

He is growing up way too fast, but I am loving him more and more each day!  Twos are definitely trying, but also so fun.  Thought I'd jot down some things that I just don't want to forget.

The biggest news is NO more diapers!  The weekend of March 8th, my mom came to town to help while we had a few photo shoots and by the end of the weekend, diapers were a thing of the past.  I slowly weaned him off during nap-time.  And tonight is the first night we are going to bed with just undies on.  Ekkk!  He's been waking up lately with a dry diaper and tonight he requested no diaper.  So I thought we'd go with it & just see.

Honestly, I was dreading the whole potty training process.  I also was in denial.  I wasn't ready for "my baby" to grow up.  He must have been ready because it was a breeze.  A few M&M's and a little bit of patience and boom.  Potty trained.

Other than that, his vocabulary has just exploded.  Stringing words and sentences together like he's been doing it his whole life.  Most days, I think "did he really just say that?" And his memory is incredible.  A steel trap!

The Easter bunny came early to our house and we have TWO bunnies. He is loving them and thankfully they are really great with him.  I came in from the garage one morning to find in and "Papa bunny" in a bucket.  He told me "bunny bucket, momma!"  Haha!  Love him!

Here are just a few things he has said lately, that I just love!

"Best momma/daddy ever!"
"Go work, do something!"
"Momma so pretty!"
"Princess momma"
"Ohhh little bunny"
"B. firefighter, momma firefighter, daddy firefighter"
"Read bible right now."
"...the Bible tells me so"

He is really into singing these days.  Request us to "sing song."  His favorites are "deep & wide", "Bible tells me so", "spider", and "wagon wheel."

Here is something on posted on FB just last week:
Because I don't want to forget these things/moments:

- was trying on clothes today when Brady said, "cute momma!"

- during lunch Brady told me (while hugging his daddy) "momma go to work, go do something!"

- "read book to bunny" & picked out a farm book then showed/pointed to the various items & told bunny "shovel, hay in there, farmer, etc"

- AB went to the potty & B got all excited & came to tell me "woohoo daddy went peepee in the potty, get M&M!" (M&M's were his prize while potty training)

- and my absolute favorite when he hugs me & tells me "best momma EVER!"

Our nighttime routine normally consists of dinner, bath (normally given by daddy), read 3 books and a prayer book, sing songs, then lights out.

He's gotten into the habit of wanting to say the prayer before dinner and talk about melt your heart.  I am certain daddy and I have to hold back tears some nights! :)  Also, hearing him say his prayers before bed is SO incredibly sweet.  Warms my heart!  I need to get it on video.

He is also really into birthdays right now.  "Yay birthday party!"  His face says it all.

He is still a really good eater.  His favorites are cheeseburgers & fries, pasta, and smoothies.  He basically eats whatever we eat.  He's not the best fruit eater, so the smoothies are a great way for me to sneak those in.

He has stolen our hearts.  We can't imagine our life without his silly, sweet, and fun self.  Lately, I've been in awe that he is mine and God has entrusted us with this little human.  Some days are tough, but at the end of every single day regardless of how hard it is - I go to bed with a full heart.  So thankful I get to be his momma.

Misc. Monday

This is just a random post for my records and to clean the photos off my phone!

Last Thursday (5/31), we had a lunch date with a good friend at this place that has a huge outdoor area.  Perfect for kids but definitely hot in this Texas heat!  Tinley and Brady are just 11 days apart in age.  They enjoyed the South Tx breeze while us mommas chatted, okay gossiped! ;)

Afterwards, I treated myself to my 1st sno-cone of the summer!  Tigers blood...yum!!

I think our garden has hit it's peak...one day we talked out and noticed the squash plant no longer existed, ha!  I'm not sure if it didn't get enough water or if it just got too big and was done!  Literally!  Cucumbers and tomatoes are still producing - but I'll be honest I think I'm over the garden.  The mosquitoes are horrific and I'm over eating squash and green beans for dinner every night.  But we did have a great harvest a time or two and I'm pretty proud since it was our first try at a garden.

A few weeks ago, we went to a fundraiser event for the South Texas Girls Scout.  It was essentially a women's dream come true...the theme was "Power of the Purse" so there was a huge silent auction of tons and tons of purses!  I ended up the winning bidder on these cinda b. bags (a tote, overnighter and iPad sleeve).  I love the bright colors!

 

I also had the cutest little date in his seersucker coat.  He was getting close to his bath and bedtime so he wasn't the happiest.  Him and daddy weren't all that impressed with all the purses but we did have a good time for a great cause.

I had to return some stuff at Marshall's and decided to get a new swimsuit while there.  Brady was less than expressed with me having to try it on.  Trying on stuff with a wiggly, 5 1/2 month old, who refuses to be in the stroller is interesting.  He would shrill at the top of lungs, while I tried to keep him from wiggling out of the stroller, all while breaking out into a cold sweat.  Ha! 

 What a ham!  I could just eat him up!!

I decided on this hot pink Ralph Lauren one - my first mommy swimsuit!  I was happy to find one but okay maybe I don't blame B. for all the loud outburst...we can all admit swimsuit shopping is for the birds!  Especially after having a baby, ahem!

I was in charge of the decorations for a baby shower.  I needed a last few minute things and inspirations so B. and I headed to Dollar Tree, which I was shocked at how much party stuff they have.  Plus way cheaper than Party City, where I had went the week before.  I left Brady sit in the basket for the very first time.  He loved it!  Such a curious little boy.

Memorial day weekend, we went took a short dip in the pool.

Recently had a special request for a teacher shirt.  So I designed and whipped up 4 of these this last week...turned out super cute if I do say so myself!

And today I started packing up all of Brady's clothes he has out grown.  Talk about make a momma sad.  Seems like just the other day we brought him home from the hospital.  He is growing way too fast!!  I love watching him grow...he is my heart's delight!

That's it for my random Monday post...if you are still reading, ha - I hope you are enjoying your Monday and your first week of summer!!