Two

This little one is a big-boy two year old.

Already.

Gulp.

You know these children of mine are just doing what they're suppose to.
Growing.
Thriving.
Making me crazy.

I can't wait to see what this year holds for both of them.

Carter is our "quiet" one.  But, he is quickly catching up.  Just in the last couple of weeks he has started speaking so many new words.  And he is putting them together in sentences.  "Oh NO!" is one of his favorite phrases.  As is, "I love...", never a "you" on the end of it.  Just, "I love".  Absolute sweetness.

He loves to watch Curious George.  It is his favorite, currently.  And he can say "George"... ridiculous cute.  It usually comes out sounding like "Georgie". 

He has his pout face mastered.  If you tell him anything he doesn't agree with, it comes out in a flash.  He has a stomp and arm movement that goes with it.  (Like a sad soldier walking away.)

He is a master of messes.  Carter can empty a room of every object faster than anyone I have ever seen.  I have pretty much given up keeping his room cleaned up.  As long as he can get to his door without tripping, I am calling it good for now.  (Picking my battles.)

His favorite time of day is bath time and anytime a snack is mentioned.  He LOVES to eat and to splash around in the tub. 

He sang Happy Birthday To You all day long on his birthday.  "Happy day tooo you..."  So ridiculous cute.

Carter has this innocence, this special spark in his eye.  He is so full of love and fun.  It's infectious. 

He adores his daddy, myself and his "bubba".  Every morning they start the day as best buds, giving hugs and checking each other out... like maybe something will have changed over night.  It's one of my favorite times of day.  Watching these two boys greet each other and the day.

What a blessed life we are living.

Happy Birthday, sweet Carter.  You are a miracle and I am so thankful each and every day.

Love & Laughter,
abby

Well Read

I am one of those people that has several books going at one time.

Here is what I am currently reading...

Anybody have something on their "you have to read this!" list??

Love & Laughter,
abby

five and a half

That's how old Cooper is today.

What a treasure this boy is.

His start in life was not "easy".  It was not without obstacles.  But he, and WE, persevered.

God is so good. 

Today he had his annual cardiologist appointment.

Look at that face and tell me you don't think
 he is the bravest little man!

He can smile!  It's not so bad!!

Let's get these off!

He told Cory to tell me not to worry,
"It's not a big deal, Mama."

Glorious news!  All is well. 
He is a healthy, 44 pound, silly-fish.  Just the way we like it.
Who said he could be this big already??!?!  Not me.

Never take a moment for granted with this one. 

Our lives were forever changed the moment he entered it. 

Blessed.  Oh. So. Blessed.

James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

Love & Laughter,
abby

{more} cooper-isms

Walking up to a restaurant...
"Mom, LOOK at all the stars!"
"I know, beautiful!"
"I guess, what I've heard is... Well, when you have a night out with a girlfriend, you take her out to look at the big moon and all the stars."
"Reeaaallllyyyy..."
"Yep.  I guess that's what I'll have to do some day."
"Some day, a long time from now."
"Yep, I love looking at them with you too, Mommy."

Melt....


Driving to church Sunday, Cooper pipes up from the back with, "Mom, are we popular?"
"Who?  Why?"
"Us.  You, me, Daddy, Carter.  You know, like when you are a rock star, you're popular."
"Ummm, We try to be kind to everyone, and we have many dear friends.  But, I don't worry about being popular.  Why?"
"I just wondered."



Random conversation in the car...
"Mama, Daddy, When I grow up will you be old?"
Me: "Define OLD."
"You know, wrinkles and old stuff like that."
Cory: "Son, I already have wrinkles."
Cooper busts out laughing!
"I guess that makes you a dog lover!"

What?!??!?? Made no sense, but made us laugh!


Sometimes, I really wonder what is going on in his mind. How does a 5 year old put all of this together and how did we get blessed with such a boy?

He is amazing.


Love & Laughter,
abby