Wyatt's Turn!

My little man is just a couple of weeks away from turning TWO!!!! We're working on holding up 2 fingers but the bunny ears are hard for a little boys fingers to maneuver!!!

Proudly sporting his '1' shirt one last time. Soon he'll be one no longer. : (

Joe thinks this pic is hilarious. It's a boy-thing. Tackeling Daddy Wyatt had to try on Daddy's "fireman boots" but once he was in them he was completly stuck because they were so heavy!!!

The boys!

Wyatt's new thing is taking his own pictures... this is one of them!

Wyatt is in such a fun stage right now and I'm enjoying him more than ever! But he's also in a season that requires full-time training and correction which is an all-day endeavor! God is teaching me lots of lessons and refining my heart as I attempt to train and correct Wy guy... I'm humbled and often brought to my knees with conviction in my own heart, like when I'm telling Wyatt that God wants him to be PATIENT and self-controlled and I'm speaking to him with a completely impatient tone of voice!! : / Conviction... Ouch! And I've even had to ask for Wy's forgiveness already. I don't think he quite comprehends what he's agreeing to but he always gives Mommy a hug, so I think he's understanding more than I give him credit for!

Walkin' in Daddy's Shoes!

Wyatt was determined to try on Daddy's "fire boots" but couldn't seem to get his feet off the ground once he got them on! Hope this clip makes you smile!

6-week Update!

Our happy little man is now 6-weeks-old !!!!

Ike is such a CUDDLER... Doesn't he look so snuggly here? Big yawn and bright eyes! Wyatt can hardly resist give lil bro a kiss when he's anywhere within reach. It is so sweet! This is Isaac's famous "O" face right before he goes poo-poo And this is Wyatt mimicking the "O" face!!!!

Joe was gone 3 days last week, home for a night, and on the road again this whole week. Wow! It was quite a transition from having him home full-time for 5 weeks to away full-time for almost 10 days. It sure made me appreciate my hubby and his partnership even more.

This week was CRAZY but fun and we survived!!!! Isaac had one 24-hour crying spell... and it was literally a whole 24-hours. Yikes. The Lord continued to give me small splahes of grace at just the right moments during my days. He infused strength and patience when I felt like I was all out!!! Fortunately, Isaac was back to his content little self on Tuesday and I was ever so grateful! And Wyatt was a trooper, being mr. independent for most of the day while his lil brother cried and cried and cried....

5-Weeks and Counting!

Almost TWO!

Yep, Wy guy is now 23-months-old and will soon be a big TW O-year-old. I think this will be the turning point where Mommy will have to stop counting monthly birthdays. : ( How did my baby grow up so fast? I sure do miss my baby boy but I love the little man he is today even more!!!!

Such a HAM

Can Mommy ever get a 'normal' smile???

Wyatt loves to build... We make lots of forts in his closet!

This is Wy's favorite outfit--He'd wear it every day if I let him! ROAR! Loves to vacuum!

"Muscles"

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Fun Facts About Our 23-Month-Old:

WYATT...

• is full of PERSONALITY these days and loves to be silly and make us LAUGH!
• is quite a STORY TELLER... This little boy does not forget a detail and has such and IMAGINATION.
• loves to SHARE his snacks... If Wy gets a snack then Mommy or Daddy must also. (This has not been a very good thing for my post-pregnancy weight loss plan! :)
• loves to put in HAIR GEL to look like Daddy... He has to stand on the vanity to watch the transformation.
• loves play-doh ("pee-doh") right now and coloring
• like to watch himself make faces in the mirror while attempting to brush his teeth before bed... this is one of my favorite times of the day b/c Wyatt makes me laugh so hard!
• now says Mommy instead of Mama and Thanks instead of Thank you.
• still love to vacuum. This makes my task twice as long as it should be because Wyatt and I have to take turns... He is definitley my helper.
• directs us to "sit" with a point exactly where he wants us to be. And if you stand, you will get firm orders to "sit" again... and he just might close the door to lock you in the room!
• slept in his big boy bed for the very first time and slept for 2.5 hours during naptime. We've still got work to do but at least Wyatt is now showing interest in the big bed.
• can draw a (jagged!) CIRCLE and counts to TWO!
• has been working on his colors but shows very little interest... At least Daddy knows that Wyatt won't be a fashion designer or decorator!!! : )
• is the BEST big brother! He has been such a natural in his new role and is very affectionate towards Isaac.
• says that he and Mommy are "buddies". Oh, I love this little boy!
• is now praying for his family... If Daddy is praying then Wyatt reminds him to pray for Mommy and Baby. I love his sweet little heart!
• For the first couple weeks after Isaac was born we explained to Wyatt that I couldn't pick him up b/c I had a boo boo... Now he says "Cut... Baby... Boo Boo". He understand the c-section process pretty well, I'd say! ; )
• is overall in such a fun stage... I just wish I got more time with each of my 3 boys!

My 3 Sweethearts!

I am one very lucky lady... My heart is crazily in love with the 3 most charming, blue-eyed boys!

Mama's little heartbreakers... Rock Star! Wyatt tucking away his "free donut" Valentine Wy guy's many poses...

One-Month with Laughter!

Isaac is filling our home with lots of LAUGTHER...

...and SMILES!

It is already hard to remember life prior to Isaac Owen. We are loving life as a family of FOUR! Today was actually my very first day since Isaac's birth of flying solo at home with both boys. The reality is sinking in that I'm now a mom of TWO and will probably never have another free moment to myself again : ) but I'm loving every minute of the adventure and there's no place I'd rather be!!!! My boys certainly are precious gifts and my heart is overflowing with gratefulness to the Lord for his Goodness and this great reward of getting to be a Mommy!!!!

Isaac rolled over from his tummy to his back in the hospital and I thought it was just a fluke, but he's been doing it ever since we came home. There is not leaving this little man anywhere because he just might not be there when you return!

Such good BUDDIES!

Sitting so BIG!

Being a BOY MOM rocks!

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Fun Facts About Our 1-Month-Old: ISAAC...

• is such a CONTENT and HAPPY little fella... But he's sure to let us know when he's hungry, poopy or gassy!
• is a GRUNTER to the max... If his grunting is any indication of what his verbal skills are going to be like, then Isaac is going to be a chatter box!
• does not spit up... No need for burp cloths in this house which makes for one happy mama. : )
• sleeps in about 4-hour stretches at night, waking Mommy up twice most nights.
• eats every 2-2.5 hours during the day... luckily Ike is a very quick eater because I've got a busy two-year old who doesn't take a break when it's time to feed lil bro!
• is a pooping machine... I never knew one baby could go through so many DIAPERS... We've definitley had to increase the budget in this area!
• makes a darling "O" face with his lips like he's whistling when he's pooping.
• is very STRONG! The doc thinks Isaac is going to be a very early crawler becuase he's already got the motion down to MOVE on all fours!
• doesn't like the pacifier... I guess it's one habit we won't have to break later!
• is a pro with the bottle. Hooray! Mommy's got a bit of freedom...
• his hair is getting blonder and his eyes are getting bluer!
• is very independent during the day but once 8 O'clock hits and big bro is in bed then Isaac says, "Now it's my turn for attention!". So, it's nice getting some independent time with each of my boys but does make for long and exhausting days!!!!!