Santa Claus

Logan is so excited about Christmas this year. He helped decorate the house and the tree, sings Christmas Carols, and loves watching Christmas movies. I think we've already watched the Polar Express 5 times. He can't get enough. Not only do we have one Advent calendar, we have 2!! Each morning Logan is very adamant about putting the day on the calendar, and then opening a box on the 2nd one to get a piece of Chocolate. We even got the book Elf on a Shelf, which has an Elf that stays at our house until Christmas. Each night he flies home to Santa to tell if Logan has been good or bad that day. We named our elf Buddy and each morning we run around the house to see where Buddy has landed for the day. Logan picked up on all these fun family traditions very quickly;) He has been the most excited about going to see Santa, he is 2, which means - he only understands Santa brings toys!!! Last night we took him to meet Santa - and it was well worth the wait. All afternoon he kept telling me he was ready to go - let's go mommy - let's go. Once daddy finally got home, we headed to the mall to see Santa. Logan did not say a word the entire car ride, which is very unusual. Once we got there, we had to wait in line for our turn, and once again - he was a perfect little man!! When it was finally his turn, he ran and hopped on Santa's lap and then buried his chin in his chest. He was so overwhelmed, he couldn't even look or speak to Santa. I have NEVER seen Logan speechless!! Finally after warming up to Santa - he ran through his list, and told Santa what a good boy he's been. We even got a great Santa pic! It was so much fun, and these trivial things to us as adults, are what makes childhood so special! I wouldn't trade anything for the look on Logan's face when he finally saw Santa!!!

Reading Time

A few weeks ago some of my girlfriends from home came to visit, so we could have a girl's night. While we were sitting around chatting, Logan went and grabbed a book and wanted Carrie to read to him. It was so funny, he needed ALL her attention.

Getting to Paint....

Logan loves to do crafts now and I'm still a little leary of making a HUGE mess. So - he finally convinced me to let him paint using his easel. After covering all the floor and HIM - I got out the blue and green paint and let him go to town! He had a ball, and eventually gave up the brushes to use his hands. He was a mess!! When I got the paint out - I also put out a cup of water for him to clean the brushes. Well, he thought I had brought him a big boy cup of water. Instead of rinsing brushses he kept taking a break, to have a sip of water. He thought he was so big!!!

Hangin' Out with Uncle Boomer

One night while we were visiting my parents we all decided to watch a movie. Boomer came in halfway through and grabbed a pillow and hopped in the floor - well - Logan who was about to fall asleep in Grams lap, jumped down, got his pillow and lay down beside Uncle Boomer. It was so sweet. Logan loves his Uncle Boomer, and if he isn't following him around the house, he's doing exactly what Uncle Boomer is doing!! They are too cute together.

Pregnancy......

This pregnancy has been such a whirlwind that I at times forget I'm pregnant - until, of course, I walk by a mirror. With logan - I just sat around and waited on him to arrive. I napped, ate Chick-fil-A (almost every meal), was waited on dearly by my husband and thought it was the longest period of my life. The big day seemed eternity away. BUT - with this pregnancy the time has flown by. It's hard to believe that I'm now 21 weeks - almost half way there. I guess chasing a 2 year old around can make it seem that way. I also think I rushed away 1st one because I was too impatient to hold that sweet little baby, but with this one - I want to enjoy every moment of being pregnant. Except of course the sickness and tiredness. It's such a blessing to be able to carry a child and feel it grow and move inside. We finally started to feel her kick a few weeks ago and each day it gets stronger and more frequent. Last night Logan wanted to sit on me and as soon as he did - she went crazy! Logan put his hand on my belly - but he couldn't keep it on there long enough to feel her kick. She already knows what's waiting for her on the outside;) Each night when we go to bed, Carl puts his hand on my belly and talks to her and she kicks and moves all around - it is the sweetest thing. We are so excited about having a baby girl in the house, it'll be nice not to be outnumbered by the boys!!

They say that cravings are just a myth and maybe they are - but when I think of something - I'm not content until I eat it. Sweets are always a favorite but before I would pick the cakes, brownies or anything chocolate, NOW - all I think of are pies, apple, peach or any fruit. Thank goodness for Harris Teeter - each shopping trip I pick up an Apple Pie;) It's divine!!! We are now the best customers of Chipotle - no more chick-fil-a!!! I've never been a big fan of mexican food, but fajita burritos w/ hot sauce are the BEST!!!!

We go to the Doctor next week and that means only 4 more visits until I start the weekly visits! It is getting so close and we haven't even picked a name or nursery! This time is going so quickly I wish I could freeze time!!

Too Cute

This morning we were getting ready for school, and Logan was so stinkin cute - I had to show you! He looks like such a big boy - and if you call him a baby, he is quick to correct - No, I'm Big Boy!! I could eat him with a spoon!!
He also had to have Hokey Pokey Elmo in the picture!!

Babysitter

Tonight Carl and I are going to some friends for an oyster roast. This will be the FIRST time Logan has stayed with a babysitter - other than my parents or Carl's mom. I am a little nervous. Some of the parents got together and we have 3 sitters for 8 kids - Our friend Karen was nice enough to donate her house for the playland! Brave Soul!!!! Which would make it a little easier, but I think it makes me MORE nervous. Well - let me give you a background story so it makes sense. A while back we went to my friend Shelly's house for a playdate. As we were all eating lunch the kids were down playing. It was rather quiet - so I decided to go check on Logan - and couldn't find him anywhere. Finally his friend Caden told me - Logan outside - so I look in the backyard and there is Logan. The little monster opened the door and ran outside. No more than 15 minutes later I heard another door open and found Logan in the garage heading to the driveway. He was able to reach the door knobs and helped himself to check out the outside. Thankfully at our house, he can't reach the doors. This is why I'm a little nervous. I guess we'll have to make sure all doors and windows are locked before heading to the oyster roast and maybe we even need to put a tracker on Logan, b/c he's a mover;) Wish us Luck- that I don't call the house 15 times all night to check on my baby!!!!