No Longer S.A.D.

So about five years ago I couldn't stand the thought of Valentine's Day. In fact, I always called in SAD - Single Awareness Day! I hated this day so bad that I would totally avoid the V-Day isle at the grocery store, department store, etc... I tried to avoid this day at all possible! Nothing good ever came out of this day....

...but one man changed that. It just happens to be the man I am married too.

My Valentine!

Once you meet the person you are meant to be with, your vision of Valentine's Day changes. We don't do much to celebrate, but I can tell you that having a "permanent" valentine just makes me smile. I have some who loves me more than anything in this world and I feel the same about him.

I also have two little boys whom I love unconditionally and will spoil them on Valentine's Day once they know what is going on. I'm just glad that my mind has been changed about this day and I hope it never does!

So with that said - HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!!

It's Been a Year...

Well today is an anniversary for me. I was laid off a year ago today and still am shocked that this happened. I just went back and read the blog post I wrote on the day I was "let go" on my old blog and I was royally pissed - but who wouldn't be. haha 

When I was laid off I had so many emotions going on. Things went haywire and I never thought in a million years I'd be where I am today. 

It took me about 6 months to get over the fact that I was let go. I had worked for 17 straight years and to all of a sudden find myself jobless was just horrifying. Now that I look at it, I couldn't be more happier.

I don't have the stress of a boss anymore. I don't work for hypocrites anymore and I am loved by the most amazing men in my life!!

I also got Colt.

Colt was conceived a week after I was laid off and in my post that I had written I had mentioned I was ready for something good to happen to Jeff and I. We were ready for a new path. Well a couple weeks later I find out I'm pregnant, then a couple months later Jeff gets a new job which is enabling me to stay home.

I guess we got our answer.

We still have a long way to go, but I can tell you that this past year has been amazing. Cash is my little buddy and loves life so much and his dad more than anything in the world. Colt just loves the fact that he can cry, eat and sleep! haha 

So would I go back to work if that company ever asked me back?

HELL NO!!

I'm happy right where I am at and I wouldn't trade my life for anything in the world. 

Here's to the anniversary of me being laid off! Best thing to happen to me and my family!

Getting So Big!

 This is unusual to catch a picture of a happy Colt. Usually he is screaming at the top of his lungs, but I love him anyways! He is happy when he wants to be and can make you want to tear your hair out the next, but he is getting to be so smiley and talking a lot! He looks grown up in this pic so I had to post it!

My friend Shanda took this pic of Cash the other day (I cropped it to show him). I don't know what it is, but he looks soooo grown up in this pic!! He looks like he could be 2 instead of 15 months. Everyone thinks he is older then he is too, which could be a good thing, but a bad thing when he actually does get older! hahaha 

Anyways, just wanted to show off my boys!

Can you tell I'm a proud mama! haha

Cash's Stats!

So Cash just had his 15 month checkup and it was great! Well, besides the shots part of it, but he is doing soooo good!

Playing in mom's pans!

He keeps moving up the percentile in weight at 69% for his weight of 25.9 lbs. In heighth he is in the 76% at 32.1 inches! He has grown two inches and gained two pounds since his 12 month appointment. I figured that if he keeps at this rate, he could be over 6 feet tall! His doctor loves him to death and said he is one of the most mellow kids he has to check on. Cash is always so good for him while he is being checked. Sometimes I wonder who the kid is because when he is at home he is going 100 mph!! He never stops!

Cash has been a blessing to us. Not only is he a good brother, he is the laughter in our family. This kid is always doing something to make us laugh and he laughs just to make us laugh. We did have an incident a few weeks ago and he fell down a flight of carpeted stairs. I can tell you it was one of the scariest moments I have had since becoming a mom. I flew down the stairs to get to him and he only ended up with a good shake up and a black eye. The doc said we got really lucky and to be happy he is so strong.

Cash is starting to talk a lot now and understands more then he can say. One day I just know he is going to spit out sentences left and right, but right now I will be greatful he is such a smart boy.

Update on Colt: This kid is growing like a weed!!! He's already into 3-6 month clothes and some 6-9 month clothes and he is only 3 months old! He has been cranky still but is starting to come around. He has been a really fussy baby and it's been hard, but we love him. I've started giving him rice cereal before bed and he sleeps for about 8-9 hours before waking up. It's been great!! He is so smiley when he wants to be and is starting to talk a lot. He loves to watch Cash and smiles at him all the time. We are so blessed to have this little dude in ourlives as well and can't wait to see how he develops!

Fun Outside

Since it was a nice day today, Cash and I took a little stroll over by the park and played for a little bit while his brother was sleeping. We are lucky that we have a park that is right next to our apartments and this summer should be fun for Cash since he'll be able to play there! Sad all the rain we just got melted the snow, now it's all muddy - but hey, at least we had fun!

Colt's New Stats

So this past Monday Colt had his two month appointment and I must say - I was very proud of how much he has grown! He is going to be my little chunker and I'm amazed at how big he is getting. We have had a rough two months of crying and fussing, but ever since his shots on Monday he has turned a corner and is happy once again. He is pooping on his own finally and things are doing good! We have also put Colt into Cash's room so they are sharing now. We thought that it was going to be a rough go for awhile, but honestly it has been the best transition ever! Cash is now giving Colt hugs and kisses and not hitting him as much. He hits him for fun, but he loves to give him hugs now! Also when I have to get up and feed Colt in the middle of the night, Cash actually sleeps through it so it has been a good thing!

Here are his new stats:

Head Circumference: 15.4 inches (went from 10% at two weeks to 24% at 2 months!!)
Weight: 11.95 pounds (went from 10% at two weeks to a whopping 50% at two months!)
Height: 22.52 inches (went from 28% at two weeks to 27% at two months). He dropped a little bit, but if he's like Cash, he'll catch up to this and surpass it pretty fast!

Cash's next appointment is his 15 month appointment and that's at the end of the month. Then, we will have Colt's four month appointment at the first of March :-)

Two Reasons...

I love being a mom!

#1 - I get to see this little boy everyday!! I have never seen a boy filled with so much joy for life and the ability to love everyone with everything he has!

#2 - Even though this little dude has been so cranky for the past month and a half, the fact that he can look at me and have a huge grin on his face makes my heart melt! He is such a blessing like his older brother!





And to add a third reason...

It's because of this man! He is such a wonderful father and I have never seen someone loves his boys as much as he does!











Jeff - thank you for always being there for these little dudes and being the person you are. I know that they are going to grow up to be strong independent men because of you!