The Terrible/Not So Terrible Twos...

First off, who decided at age two our little angels turned "terrible" becuase in all actuallity our started around 15 months (LOL).
We have recently came across and new hurdle and are trying so hard to over come it. The dreaded wont sleep in his own bed (don don don). It started as him waking up early (around 5ish) so we would just throw him in bed with us until time to wake up. Then it got more and more often and into the middle of the night. For a while if you put him back in bed he was fine.
We recently started getting serious with it and now every night is a struggle...got some good tips from friends and family, doctors and websites (yes, i did call the doctor) so we shall see!

First off, who decided at age two our little angels turned "terrible" becaue ours started around 15 months. LOL.
what makes this age terrible - kicking and screaming in public, the inability to sit still in a resteraunt or anywhere, the cute but annoying "no" or like madden says, "no mommy" which makes it even more cuter. Lets not forget the "i wanna potty" which really means lets play in the potty or pretend i pottied so i can get an M&M. They get really clingy (which i kinda like so not so terrible unless i am trying to clean house which doesnt really happen either) and wont let you get anything done.

what makes this age amazing - the fact that they can return love and affection "i hug you" or "I ove ewe." that their personality shows more and more each day and start to pretend with cars and trucks. Thier is such enthusiasm for certain things "oohhhh" and "yeah!!" now whether its good or bad its still awesome to watch thier wheels turning and actually have a thought or opinion about something. They can sing songs and participate (pat a cake), when we read books he can pick out things and name them, colors, names, shapes, etc.

So all in all this age is more amazing then terrible (dont ask me in the middle of the night though) and I cant wait for the next months, years and memories we get to share together!

Weekend...

We had an amazing weekend. Saturday was madden's best friend's birthday party (Happy Bday Payton!) Sunday we went to the Pumpkin Patch...it was so much fun but also so very hot!
Madden has been singing the "Happy Birthday Song" and when i try to insert his name, he says "no, payt" LOL this should be an interesting second birthday!!
Well, its our last week of enjoying our ball of energy one year old!

HOUSE

So, i tried to find some pics of the inside...but there are really no good ones...i will work on that but for now, here she is...WE LOVE IT!

October 2010

I apologize for not posting in so long. Let me try and catch you up...we moved into our house in April. We spent the summer enjoying it and getting to know some people down the road who has a daughter Madden's age. We are enjoying hanging out with them and between their girls and Madden they keep us on our toes!

My Job - I absolutely love it. I never thought of myself as a "secretary" type person. I always thought i would want to be out and in the middle of everything...well, surprise!

I love listening to people's problems and giving them a kind word, helping out divorcing couples, hearing about criminal happenings....i just LOVE IT!

On another note, i have been obsessed with crafting blogs and want to try and get better (start) making decor for around the house. I am also trying to "fly" (http://www.flylady.net/), and try to do better with our finances (budgeting).

Adam - Still enjoys his job (as far as i know) he doesn't say much but i think he really enjoys what he does and the people he works with. We were apart of two weddings this summer and even though i am thrilled for them...i am so glad they are over. We are not into hunting season and he is trying to squeeze in (with our busy schedule this month) some hunts. Adam and Jordan have also cooked in two festivals and got second place in this last one...Congratulations!

Madden - has been doing great! He is talking up a storm, getting such a personality, moving like crazy, running, squirming, kicking, biting, hitting, snuggling, kissing....Bring it on Terrible Twos!

So far we have had a few colds and that's about it. We went to the doctor two weeks ago for a little limp...xrays were clear so we are just watching him. He is so loving and sweet it kills me. Lately, "a hug, a kiss" is what he says when you part from him...tells everyone by...waves and tells "hello" to everyone - just the best darn kid ever!