"I miss Grandma Flo"

That was Max this morning after I returned from taking Grandma Flo to the airport. He wasn't very happy with me.

Thanks to my mama for taking the time to come visit. We had such fun eating pancakes, playing balloon rockets, and calling "farmer brown". Max certainly loves having his Grandma Flo come to town!

Good Start

Yesterday we were snowed in. Again. Have I mentioned I'm not a fan of winter? I'm ready for spring N-O-W!

Max helped me start on the art projects for Lucy's wall in the room. He was insistent that she really would like me to make Rocket Ships. Partly because Rocket Ships are the only thing Max likes to draw right now and partly because that is what is on HIS wall. I'm not sure he really thought that much of what I eventually made on the canvas, but I've learned 3 year old boys are a hard species to please.

Max helped me paint the letters and paint the solid color on the canvas. He was quite the helper, and we managed to only have paint on the carpet once.

This is what Lucy's artwork is looking like. I need to add some finishing touches to make it look truly complete, but I'm pretty pleased with how it is going.

The question now is to put faces on the animals or not? Lane says faces, I'm not so sure. These are the hard questions in our house right now :)

Snow Fun

We had snow last week but because of illness and extreme cold, Max wasn't really able to enjoy it. Luckily, the cold kept the snow around and he got out yesterday with Lane and had some fun!

Funny Faces

Lane and Max killing some time in a public bathroom.

A Son's Love

Lately Max and I take turns telling each other we love each other more than...... fill in the blank.

A common exchange will sound like this:

Me: I love you more than cookies.

Max: I love you more than chocolate cake.

Me: I love you more than Star Wars.

Max: I love you more than pizza.

Etc. etc. etc.

Today Max told me this:

"I love you more than farts!"

I guess I should be glad I rank so high.

Cute or Crap?

I really want to have some cute, girly art for Lucy's wall by the crib. But, I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars and I need it to fit the colors that are already in the room.

So, today I spent some time in Hobby Lobby and came home with this...

I'm hopeful that I can make something cute and personal to give Lucy's space a little girly touch in a room that screams boy. I'm not sure if I can pull it off, but I hope with Lane's help and advice, something beautiful can be created.

Or, I just wasted a whole lot of money at Hobby Lobby to make crap...

Cute or Crap? Only time will tell.

Wordless Wednesday: Retro Edition

This, That, and The Other

I've been mentally trying to wrap my brain around what I need for Lucy to be brought home.

We are in the process of slowly moving things around in Maddox's room. That way when we bring a crib in there it won't be a sudden transition of this was your room and now it is not. We still need to remove a chair (the one that has been the time out chair, I've been trying to get him to sit on his bed), and move some stuff around on the walls. I'm not ready to purchase a crib yet. I'm thinking March will be a good time for that purchase. I know what I want, I'm just not ready to buy.

I've been rolling around in my brain all sorts of different decorating ideas. We are using a quilt made by Vicki's late cousin Ethel as the basis of colors and such. It is a beautiful bunny quilt and I've loved it ever since it came in the mail for Max. I'm planning on making some cute pieces of art for the walls and I'm thinking her name will be above her crib.

I go back and forth on whether to make her a mobile. I've seen several ideas that I've LOVED that I think would be easily replicated. But, Max was addicted to his Winnie the Pooh mobile and part of me thinks that I should just use it again, even if it isn't quite the look I want.

I have a short list of "need to gets" before she arrives.... there really isn't that much she needs. I showed off my clothing purchases earlier this week, but those certainly weren't needs, that was just fun!

Slowly I'm becoming organized. I even put pen to paper and wrote out all the thoughts that have been tumbling around. I keep telling myself there is a long time till May, but I just don't want to put everything off and be sitting there at the end of April with a list a mile long. Plus it is fun to prepare for our new little bundle!

Sick Boy = Sad Mama

There is nothing worse than your child being sick. You can't do a whole lot for them, they look so sad, and you know they feel like crap.

Okay, there is one thing worse than your child being sick.

Your child being sick when there is snow on the ground and they want to make a snowman. And it just isn't going to happen.

Try explaining that to a three year old.

I'm hoping it is just a little feverish cold and with some good rest and lots of fluids, Max will be back to normal tomorrow.

Time Passes

I go back and forth about getting ready for Lucy. Part of me feels like we have all the time in the world to prepare for her arrival. Part of me feels like we need to get things done now because May will be here in the blink of an eye.

I went through all of Max's baby stuff. This brought supreme emotional turmoil. I am so excited for our baby girl's arrival. I'm excited for the love and joy she will bring into our little family. But, I am hit daily with the growth of my son; never more so than when going through his old baby clothes. He was at one time the baby kicking and squirming in my belly. He was the baby we were dreaming of and anticipating the impending arrival. Now he is an almost four year old who is delightful but becoming oh so grown up.

Looking at the clothes we brought him home from the hospital in created such an ache in my heart. I realized how quickly time is passing and wished for a moment I could hit pause and stay at this place forever.

I know this is an impossible wish, but I also know it is one all mother's experience when they look at their babies and see the adult that they will soon be. Is it melodramatic? Absolutely. But knowing that I'm being overly emotional and slightly irrational doesn't take away the sadness.

I love the boy Maddox Andrew is, but there are times I long for the baby he was. Soon, Lucy will be here and I cannot wait to savior those precious moments with her. I've learned all to well, that as cliche as it sounds, it will pass all too quickly.

Carter's Love

I went to a Carter's outlet the other day. I usually don't like to shop ahead, I never feel like I really know what size my baby will be and I don't want to waste money on something that cannot be returned. This is sad because you can fine great deals if you shop a season ahead.

While I was browsing the Carter's sales, a most helpful salesperson informed me of their fabulous return policy. Basically, as long as I keep my receipt I can return anytime. That means a year from now, if I'm trying to squeeze little Miss Lucy into an adorable Christmas dress that I swore would fit her and it just doesn't, I can take it back.

So, I (with the financial aid of Grandma) went a little crazy. But, I got some crazy good deals too! Now, to find the best place for that receipt so I can find it next December...

Take a look at some of my purchases

*I'm a fan of layering and believe that a white cardigan can go on over almost anything. Discloser, I did pay full price so I could have one small enough for her this summer, but the other two were super cheap. Plus I got a hot pink hoodie and a jean jacket for the fall!
*Fun little Christmas dress and an adorable black velvet dress. Now, to find the perfect ruffled diaper cover!!

Girly Girl

I'm not too stressed about Lucy having all pink, frill, and beautiful for her baby gear. In fact, I went through sleepers from Max's baby clothes and have determined that it won't kill her (or me) to sleep in blue, sports themed sleepers.

However, I've been a little sad for her to use Max's car seat. It isn't totally masculine, but it doesn't scream girl either. I wasn't sad enough to drop a couple hundred on a new car seat though. BUT, I found a nice compromise. I looked on etsy.com and found this wonderful shop, SooShabbyChic

Today my order came and I can't WAIT to put this on the carseat, too too too cute!!!

It will protect Lucy from the sun, keep germy hands away from her when we are strolling the mall, and look totally girly in the process!

Wordless Wednesday: Xmas Edition

Random but True...

Max to Mommy:

"My butt is full of surprises!"

Random but true facts from Max.

Monday Morning Blues

Christmas vacation is officially over and Lane has returned to work this morning.

Max is not happy. Lane truly is his best friend and plays with him so much when he doesn't have work. On Monday mornings, Max is generally in a pretty bad mood with me. Mommy just doesn't compare to Daddy.

I've been trying to think of what we could do on Monday's to lessen his disappointment that he is now back with only Mommy as his entertainment.

I've decided Monday is going to be a baking day. Every monday I will bake something and Max will get to help (ie. he will eat the batter, that is usually the extent of his help). He loves when I bake and I love when I have a routine. So, Mondays are now that days that I will officially bake the blues away!

On the baking agenda this morning: Star Wars Cookies!

Sunday Sayings...

From the mouth of Max:

"Don't touch that hanger" -Max to a baby in a store.

"Don't boss her around" - Me to Max

"But, I'm a big brother!" -Max to Me... poor Lucy doesn't have a chance!

Judging by my last post...

There is no one out there that checks regularly. Or you are all like my mom and have yet to figure out how to make a comment!

So, 2011 is starting. WOW! I can't believe 2010 is gone. It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating Max's 3rd birthday and now we will start gearing up for his 4th! Crazy! (We won't mention the birthday I celebrated, I no longer celebrate birthday's I've decided)

My goal for 2011. Blog everyday here. Even if it is just a snippet of life. I have a little mama's guilt over my lack of chronicling Lucy's pregnancy. So, this will solve it. Plus give me a little mini-goal each day.

So, if you are out there... check back more frequently. My plan is to be here. A lot.

Happy New Year!!!