It's been a while

Well out family has been through A LOT the past 3-4 weeks. I'll touch on that more later. This week was a biggie for Mr Colton! He turned THREE (3!!!!)  and he started "school", which is a children's day out. I'll talk about school in this post. We have him enrolled 2 days a week, so he goes every Tuesday and Thursday, from 9-2, that Norman public schools are in session. Tuesday was the first day and we had been talking to him about it. He picked out a backpack and lunch box. He was so excited!! Well we dropped him off Tuesday...I took him to play and slowly backed up. I could see him start to look for me, so I got out of there before he noticed. 

We get to the car and I just started crying. Of course, Adam is laughing at me because I'm crying! Yes I cried!! I felt so bad for just leaving without saying bye but I knew if I did, he would have a melt down. Adam reminded me that it was good for Colton...and me. Ha! 

The day seemed so long until we could go pick him up. I knew that since I didn't have a phone call telling me to come get him, it must have been going well. At 1:45, they have a snack and we were there a tad early because I just couldn't wait any longer, so at 1:52 we were walking in. He was sitting at the table with the other kids, eating his snack. He saw us and ran over. I almost cried again. His teacher said he had a couple crying moments but for it being his first time, he did really well. 

They learned the letter "F", did a craft, learned about listening to your heart, played outside and he said he had fun!! He told me about the friends he made. 

I had a feeling, today would be different since he knew the drill. He told me last night he cried at school because I left. Talk about break my heart! I told him mommies don't stay while kids are at school and playing. I was right about today...we pulled in the parking lot and he started crying. He cried all the way in. I basically had to hand him to a teacher and run. I didn't have a phone call, so I knew he was ok. Today, when we picked him up, he just looked at us and continued to eat his snack. Ha! He finally came and gave us a hug, then said he wanted to go back and eat. 

He had fun again today, so that's great!! He named off the same kids that he said on Tuesday. He told us all about his day and says he likes going! Yay! I'm so glad it's a success!! I know the next few drop offs will be rough but I know he's in good hands and having fun! 

5 years

It seems like yesterday, I was walking down the aisle to greet my groom and moments later, saying "I do". Now, here we are, 5 years later, with 2 beautiful kids. 

It definitely doesn't feel like 5 years have gone by. Thankfully, Adam still makes me laugh, makes me happy and I love him more every day. We got to celebrate last night, by going to dinner. We went to the Ranch steakhouse and it was amazing!!!! I left so incredibly full, I was hurting. My mom came to our house to watch the boys, so we could enjoy dinner. Thanks mom! That's a restaurant, I definitely want to enjoy again! 

I can't predict the future, but I know that I'm glad I have Adam as my partner in life. There's no one else I'd rather face each day with, good and bad or raise our kids with. I can't wait to see what the days, months, and years ahead have in store for us!! 

Walker

We officially have 4 people walking around our house. Corbin decided yesterday was the day. At 9.5 months, he is absolutely walking! This is so crazy to me! I feel like he's so small! Ha! Colton was almost 11 months when he started walking. But Corbin was determined to be like big brother! 

Colton likes it too...he holds his hands and they walk. Colton lights up when he's standing alone and starts walking. He says "there he goes!" It's so cute!!! 

Our days were already busy...now they're going to be even busier! I felt like I couldn't sit down before, now I might as well just stand all day and chase the little guys. Never did I look at 8:00 and think, yes!!! Bed time! Not only for the boys, but me too!! It's exhausting! Even if they're asleep and I lay in bed and relax in silence, for a while before going to sleep, it's a wonderful treat. 

10 year reunion

I have a lot of catching up to do...

July 20 was my 10 year high school reunion. I debated for a while on whether or not to go. At the last minute to bug tickets, my friend Rachel and I decided...why not? So the tickets were bought and the day finally rolled around. Adam and I went to Rachel's to hang out beforehand with her and her husband John. 

We went to the reunion around 8 and walked in...went to grab a drink and start awkwardly mingling. It was pretty awkward at first, but as the night went on, we had fun!! It was nice seeing everyone. Although it seems like I knew most things because of Facebook. You get to see what people are up to all the time. It was a good night and I'm glad we decided to go! Adam and John were troopers!

9 months

Corbin has officially been an outside baby for as long as he was an inside baby! Adam said "ohhh but it seemed like you were pregnant for much longer." Ha!!!! Not going to lie...I'm not a very good pregnant person. Anyway, lets get to the little guy...

Weight - 19 lbs 1.6 oz (25th percentile)

Height - 28 1/4 (50th percentile) 

Diapers - size 3 still 

Clothes - 6-9, 9, some 12 month.

Food - formula + people food. Still loving avocados! He likes egg whites, sweet potatoes, apple, cucumber, watermelon...so far he's not our picky eater. Hopefully he won't be!

Sleep - he's down to 2 naps/day. Still waking up at night...the magic time has been 3. 

Dislikes - having diaper changed, big brother being mean, not being able to go outside, hair washed, having something taken away from him, when dad and Colton are outside. 

Misc - standing unassisted, walking along furniture, playing chase, banging toys together. He's obsessed with his dad!! Likes to sleep on his stomach. He's a very active little guy! He's into absolutely everything!! 

I can't believe he will be ONE in 3 months! And Colton will be 3! That is nuts to me!! Time goes absolutely so fast but I am SO glad and lucky to spend every day with both of them! Right now, I have to watch Colton around Corbin because he's kind of mean to him. He has sweet moments too. Hopefully that will subside soon because Corbin loves his big brother and wants to play with him so badly!

28th birthday

This past Tuesday, I turned 28. 28. Why does 28 seem SO much older than 27? I'm not the only one that feels like this...my friends all said the same. But the thought of 30 doesn't sound a lot older. Weird. Anyway...we had a pretty normal day. Breakfast, cleaned, picked up yummy chick-fil-a for lunch, headed to my moms to swim, nap time for boys, dinner and bed. Adam happened to forget his phone was in his swim trunks, got in the pool and swam for about 10 min before realizing.... 😖 We tried putting it in rice until the next day to see if that would work...nope. Thankfully, we have protection and he's getting a new replacement free of charge. Just waiting on it to come in. Right now he has a loaner. 

Anyway, Thursday afternoon, my mom and sister came over to watch the boys and we went to lunch together. We went to the Mont...yum! Haven't been there in FAR too long!! It was a nice little outting, just the two of us. All in all, I had a great birthday! 27 was a wonderful year that brought our sweet Corbin. Can't wait to see what 28 brings! 

4th of July

Adam worked again this 4th, so we went up to see him in the afternoon. Colton was all about sitting in the fire trucks and seeing the lights. Corbin got to sit in the fire truck too. They had fun while we were there, of course!! 

When we left, we headed to one of my friends, parents house for a pool party/cook out. Rachel and I have been friends since 7th grade. We lived together for a bit in college, we're both married and we both have kids now. She has a little girl that will be 1 soon. 

Colton and Corbin had a blast playing on the big water slide, playing in the pool, and playing with other kids. We got home after 7 and I was exhausted! I had debated on whether or not to take them to see fireworks, but they were both tired too. Just as we were about to go to bed, I saw fireworks out our kitchen window. So we went out back and I showed Colton. I quickly realized, they were coming from the streets surrounding ours. So we headed to the driveway to watch. They were going off in every direction. Colton couldn't turn fast enough to see them all. He was in awe and loved them!!! Corbin fell asleep on my chest while we were outside. I had to drag Colton inside so we could go to sleep. He LOVES the fireworks!! We had a great 4th, but hopefully next year, dad will be home!!!