A little of this A little of that:)

It's been an eventful time, let me tell you. We got our cat and surprisingly we didn't have to really train him to do anything! He's taken with Logan and these two beat each other up day in and day out;) It gives Logan someone to play with! We went to Ozark, AL to see my grandparents and to go to Christopher's 5th(time flew fast) birthday party- Grandma and Grandpa are doing pretty good. Grandma remembered me for the most part- even remembered Logan, which was my main concern. Grandpa was his normal self;) I wish we could see more of them. Christopher had a great party and I learned NEVER to take Jerry and Logan to Toy's R Us EVER AGAIN! Though, while shopping, I did find some great Christmas Ideas for Logan this year... Road trips are never really easy with a toddler, UNLESS Paw Paw and Andma are there...(didn't spell grandma wrong- that's how Logi pronounces it). If he even whimpered, he got anything and everything. I don't think I had to really worry about him except for bedtime because he was always clinging to PawPaw this trip. I'm so glad we were all able to go and see family and just hang out like we used to. Not much has changed up there! While we were up there, Jerry and I had a hard time putting Logan to bed one night and have decided when we got back home, we would try different discipline and bedtime routine. So far(its only the 2nd day), it's going well. We have stopped spanking for the most part(saved for VERY last resort), and we pop his hand or put in into time out. Right now, he has a problem with hitting again, so as soon as he hits someone, its timeout. I even took him to Walmart this morning to pick out his own bedding for his toddler bed. We figured that maybe if we made it fun for him, he would want to sleep in there again.

Catching Up

A lot of things have been happening since the last entry....We took Logan to the zoo for the first time...Jerry and I turned 22 and 25-still haven't seen a drop in insurance prices lol. Jerry quit his job at the prison and started working at Gilmans Building Products(Sawmill), spent a nice long 4th of July weekend at my parents with family and have just been busy chasing around a toddler. Logan's 29 pounds and 33 1/2 inches long which is tall for a 17 month old until you see his daddy who is 6'4 or 6'5. Right now we are just adjusting to a new job, new hours and new pay. Instead of working 6p-6a, Jerry works 3:30p-midnight and is off every night and weekend:) We have also expanded by one...kitty. lol We are still thinking of a name. He will be here Friday afternoon.. he's a little grey and white kitty that we are getting from Emily's friend Kayla or really, my adopted sister. It's gonna be a little work with Logan to have a cat in the house but maybe it will make it easier when we go to mom and dads house and hes around sherbert.

Changing up again:)

Well, since Logans birthday we have grown a bit and bumped up to 24m-2t Clothing, size 7 shoes and absolutely hating getting our hair washed or bedtime. We've moved again, hopefully done for a few years. We moved back to Starke and share a house with Jon and JR. Luckily, everything fit! We can even do laundry INSIDE our house and not worry about quarters or somebody stealing our laundry! (As soon as we get the washer...lol) We've even transitioned from the crib to a toddler bed! Totally NOT my idea! Logan will pretty much scream until he's purple if he gets in the crib- so its either our bed or toddler bed. He's actually sleeping in JR's toddler bed when he isn't here until the rail comes in for Logans crib to be redone. We've even got a pet for the boys....its just a little goldfish that eats as much as Logan does! He's fat...really fat and swims all the time! His name is NEMO because we are going through a nemo phase in this house with JR and Logan. Between Nemo and Wreck-IT Ralph we are good on movies! Right now we are heading into a very verbal and attitude filled toddler...Everything we say no to, he falls to the ground kickin and screaming...

LOGANS 1ST BIRTHDAY!!!!

 

Yep, Logan's one:) mixed feelings about that because now my baby is a toddler and GETTING INTO EVERYTHING! We had hs party the day after his birthday.....which ironically, is the same day he got pink eye....Also, the same day our newest addition Ryan Allon was born(nephew!!!) Pics are to follow. Aside from Logan getting sick, it was actually a fun day! I was overwhelmed because this was the first party I have ever thrown, was scared food was gonna run out, nobody was gonna show...the usual. Everything went smooth:)

 

 

 

 

 

Logan with smash cake

Logans Smash Cake

Happy Birthday Logan!

 

Mommy and Daddy---- I'm 1!!!!!!

11 Months:) & CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Logan's first Christmas was PERFECT!!! We had our family Christmas on the 23rd because Jerry worked both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day...We also did Jerrys family Christmas the 23rd as well. On Christmas Day, we went to my parents that morning for presents and breakfast....Logan got A LOT of toys and clothes and was very happy with everything! He also turned 11 months old on Christmas- now we are making plans for his 1st Birthday party! Its bittersweet but I cannot wait:)

10 months!

Yup-the little booger is now ten months old...doesn't seem like he should be. We have started sleep-training and he gets an hour nap every day and now we are sleeping more at night! We are still getting up once a night for a bottle but its better than him getting up 3-4 times to eat plus having 4:30 as him wake up time! He's weighing about 23-25 pounds now, has to be about 33 inches long and has almost grown completely out of 12 month clothing! He is very busy trying to walk and uses his walker daily now! He's turning it and almost making a run for it! We have 5 teeth and currently working on 6-8. He has fallen in love with Chicken, pork chops and hamburgers so he's gonna be a huge meat eater- but he still loves his chicken nuggets and french fries from Aunt Rachel when we go to visit her at work:)

The Thanksgiving Aftermath

Well, we made it- I feel like I have gained 10 pounds and while I am on a diet- that isn't very good...LOL... WE had a GREAT Thanksgiving! On the actual day, Jerry had to work, but Logan and I went to mom's and watched the parade- he was clapping when Po(kung fu panda) came on...then came in Jon and JR and then JR would clap and be excited when his favorite characters came on...I complained because all the singers were singing their songs and not a Christmas song( something I remember them doing when I was a little kid) well, when lunch was served Logan had passed out so I actually got to eat! Naw- he fought a nap until he couldn't fight no more and slept for 3 hours! We went home and got Jerry ready for work and then headed back to moms so Logan could eat- and eat he did! I think it was 5 plates of turkey and zipper peas! plus some chocolate cake. Go to next day which is Black Friday- no we didn't shop but I took on the idea of making dinner for everyone at my house- got up and stuck the turkey in the oven, made green bean casserole, mac and cheese, creamed corn, had 2 pies(cookies and cream and pecan) mom made jerrys cornbread stuffing with gravy and I had rolls. It was a good meal! everyone fit at the table and I think the headcount turn up to be 9? We had Jerry, Me and Logan, Granny(jerry) mom and dad, Jake and Emily and Rachel. Most went back for seconds and Jake actually ate some turkey which I think was out of kindness because he HATES turkey! Today we are just relaxing, Logan's napping and Jerry is playing video games- I am recuperating after eating like a fat kid for the past two days....not good when you've been trying to diet. Later we are going to Moms house to watch two MAJOR football games- Alabama/Auburn and Florida Gators (my team) versus the Florida State Team (Jerry's family team!) We shall see!!!!!