A Few New Milestones to Document!

Tyson woke up this morning, bright and early, with mommy and daddy. We all three had to shower together. It was just that kind of morning: things to do, places to go, and people to see. No time to waste. After we showered, Tyson disappeared into thin air. I didn't think anything of it. Afterall, I had to get my butt (and a BIG one at that) dressed, my face painted, and my hair "did". No time to run around searching aimlessly for my almost 4 year old. About 5 minutes after he went missing in action, Ty reappeared fully dressed - - ALL BY HIMSELF. He's never done this before. Mommy usually CONTROLS that part of his day. You know me, I like him dressed like Mr. GQ, clothes pressed and hair combed to the side! Darren and I made a HUGE deal over it. Of course, it was hard for me to deal with for several reasons: 1) being the fact that he's growing up too fast, 2) the outfit didn't quite match, 3) I was dying to know what kind of disaster he turned his closet into, and 4) his shirt was on backwards. I knew I just couldn't bring myself to break his heart and tell him that it needed to be fixed. We just kept praising him over and over and over again. Finally, Darren spotted the shirt on backwards and we figured out a magical way to point it out without hurting his feelings. He handled it pretty well.

He didn't stop talking about getting himself dressed all day! It's adorable.

While out today, he did ask to go pee pee in the potty standing up. The ONLY two reasons he doesn't do this already is because one, he's too short and two, I'm not prepared or willing to clean up pee all over the place. Being we were in a public place, I let him attempt it. He was a 100% successful. Again, I made a HUGE deal over it and he exclaimed, "We're going to have to tell daddy about this mommy!" He was so proud.

I guess all of these new milestones will come in handy when the twins arrive!

Ty Has A Sleep Over Party!

As our dear friends, Tabby and Jeremie, prepared for their cruise, I offered for their son, James, to spend the night. It was the first time Ty had a buddy sleep over. James is an extremely well behaved child and was very polite. He walked around complimenting our home, etc. It was so cute. We were able to squeeze a bubble bath in before bed and of course, I had to document it. I know these boys will NOT be happy I did so when they are teenagers in high school! Oh.... the black mail I have. :) I also had to capture them in their cute little pj's, tucked into bed with their "blankie and gaggy". It took them quite awhile to fall asleep (almost 1.5 hours). Darren and I kept spying on them. Their conversations consisted of what they wanted to be when they grew up, monsters, and what their favorite toy is. Oh the life of a 3 1/2 year old. Both boys slept through the night (not usual for Ty, AT ALL, as many of you know), so we may have to invite James over more often. In the morning, James turned to me and said, "Kristin, I love you!" It melted my heart.

The Bolling's Go Bowling!!!!

Take a peak at Ty in action at Lee High Bowling Lanes. Never understimate your child's ability to do anything. He has proven us wrong over and over again and that's why we stop at nothing to try new things with him. It was certainly a nice break away from the cleaning, organizing, and undecorating.

A few cute things said...

This may be one of those things where "you just had to be there", but in the last two days, Ty said a couple of funny things and I just have to document them.

We were at El Rodeo last night and he, out of no where, asks "Are you allowed to tart in here?" He still has a hard time pronouncing his "f's" so, he really meant "Are you allowed to fart in here?" Darren and I just started laughing and explained that "No, you cannot fart in here!" He said it so loud, but I don't think anyone heard it. Too funny!

Ty woke me up this morning by getting in the bed with me. I rolled over and said, "Mommy and Daddy want to do something fun with you today. What is it you would like to do?" I thought he say Chuck E. Cheese or a go to a movie. But not my 3 year old. Ty replied, "Umm... let's see, maybe play frisbee outside!" And I said, "Well it's kind of cold!" He replied, "Yeah, but you can't play anyways." I said, "Why?" He responded, "Causes daddy might hit your belly with the frisbee." So sweet that he is looking out for me.


This morning, Tyson picked up one of Ninja's treats which was laying on his dog bed and he says, "Mommy, can I eat one of Ninja's treats, but I'm not going to share his germs, I want my own!" I have to say, they make those dog treats look so appealing. Being I believe in picking your battles, I said, "Sure, if you want, but I'm telling you you're not going to like it!" I believe he settled for craisons instead.

Today is my sister Morgan's 18th birthday. It's hard to believe. I called her to wish her a Happy Birthday and after leaving her my own message, I let Ty leave her a message on her voicemail. His message was, "Hi Aunt Morgi Happy Birthday! I don't love you." AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH! What a great beginning to a mean ending. It's how he flirts with her. He totally plays hard to get with her.

Love the saying... "Kids say the darnedest things", don't you?

A Cool License Plate!!!!

On our way out of Carrabas Italian Restaurant on New Year's Eve, Darren spotted this really cool license plate. Luckily, I had my camera on me!!! I wish we would have thought of this.