Potty talk

Well my boy is officially potty trained!!! About a week after Analyn was born he woke up one day and said "I will pee pee on the potty". Which I couldn't believe because he acted like you were a crazy person if you even mentioned the word potty before! He started that morning and never went back to a diaper! Couldn't have asked for anything easier!

Boy potty training was way different than with Kinley.

I never thought I would pull over on the side of the road because he really wanted to pee on those "pretty rocks" he saw.

I never knew I would be holding him in the air in bathrooms while trying to aim it into the bowl & praying I don't get any pee on my shoes.

I never thought I would have a child that yells "mom I'm done doing the nasty!" When he's done going number 2! Did I mention he does this on public restrooms as well?!? People laugh so hard when they hear him but I'm sure others are thinking what on earth?!

I never thought I would have a child that greeted a worker at Chicfila by saying "hi I put poo poo in your potty."

I never thought I would be mopping & scrubbing a bathroom hourly!!!!! Boys are born with NO AIM!!!! No matter if he stands sits or crouches something is going to be on the floor. 

He's like a dog marking his territory he MUST go in every bathroom we pass no matter if he really needs to go or not. He will squeeze out a few drops just to say he went there! 

Oh and did I mention baby boxer briefs are about the cutest thing ever made?!

     Super proud of my big boy!!!:)

Branson again.

We find ourselves in Branson a lot! It's an easy drive for a low key getaway & that's just what we needed this weekend! Did the usual Ate. Shopped. Relaxed. Ate some more. Slept. Our usual routine;) 

Hudson really enjoyed the light show at the landing. And this was Analyn's first of many trips there I'm sure! I love a little family time when there are no distractions. I feel like I miss out on a lot sometimes because I'm too busy doing silly things that can truly wait. So being away like this with no house to clean or laundry to do really just allows me to relax and enjoy my sweet family!!

Petting Zoo

Hudson has a deep obsession for animals and all the sounds they make. So what better place to take him than a petting zoo where he can run wild with them:).

So glad Daddy has a few days off to spend with us. Hudson just thinks his daddy can do no wrong. I cherish their relationship. 

This creature was a stalker. He followed us the entire time. We were all a little creeped out by him!

Love me some zebras!

This little guy followed us too. But him I didn't mind so much;)

Me with my two little loves. Kinley would rather sleep in than go to the Hackett petting zoo. Teenagers!;)

Hey sissy hey!!

We laugh daily at how Hudson talks to Analyn. He talks to her in the funniest voice without even opening his mouth! Brandon jokes that he will be a ventriloquist when he grows up! 

This morning was no different he was all in her face. Saying "hey sissy hey!!" And "hiiiiiiiii baby sissy you tiny!"

Well apparently she had enough because she projectiled spit up right in his face!!! He was disgusted!!! He yelled "sissy put nasty in my mouth!!!" I was laughing hysterically. Analyn was smiling:)

Got him all cleaned up and now he keeps saying "sissy you nasty!!" But of course that doesn't stop him from having to hold her.:)

 

Funday Friday

Today was Kinley's first day out of school. Love having all my kids home. We slept in. Ate lunch at McDonald's (Kinley's choice def not my fav!) she played with Hudson in the play place.

Then we went to creekmore park to play.

We of course road the train. Which is absolute heaven for my train obsessed boy!

Then finished the day up with snocones!

A lot of my friends always tell me how jealous they are of me having such the age gap because Kinley is such a great helper. Which she is!!! But in the same breath it's hard because I lug a toddler & a newborn to 4 hour long track meets & school functions. And I know Kinley doesn't love playing in the play place or going to toddler time at the library but I'm so thankful she does & that she doesn't complain about it:) 

Thankful for all my kidos and every different stage of life they are in. Teenager Toddler Newborn. Life is interesting!!!

She tiny!

Well there is no doubt Hudson loves his baby sissy because he is ALL OVER her! He's not rough he's actually very gentle most of the time. His favorite thing to say when people ask about her is "she tiny I love her". So sweet:)! 

He thinks she needs to nap with him. I of course move her after he falls asleep. But some days he will not lay down until I bring her in there.

But he also thinks he needs to check on her constantly while she naps. So funny because she already huffs and rolls her eyes when he comes around when she's trying to nap! 

We made our first family outing when she was four days old. We went to Brandon's grandparents for lunch.

Then that Monday I had to run errands and she had a doctors apt. It was the first time I've had to manage a newborn and a toddler. Thank goodness it was a success;)

And then there were 3!

Well we became the proud parents of three on April 8th, 2013. Last picture of this pregnant girl!

We checked into the hospital at 6am and they broke my water at 1 that afternoon. Everything went so well aside from the fact that my epidural didn't work which was fine since I never felt any bad contractions. Tons of friends and family were in and out so it was easy not to focus on the pain. I only had to push a few times but not gonna lie those four pushes were the most intense 15 minutes of my life!!! Miss Analyn Kate arrived around 5:15 weighing 6lbs 8oz and 19 1/2 inches long with just a smidge of hair. 

Nothing describes the love you instantly feel for your newborn baby!! 

Brandon wasnt to sure what to think about having a baby girl but I'm quite sure she already has her daddy's heart:)

So thankful for all our friends and family who came to welcome our girl into the world. Even Kaylor came to visit only being three weeks old. We will use this picture for their wedding slide show;)

And here she is all ready to go home! Very happy that we only had to stay 24hours I was ready to be back home with our little family.