ZOO BOO!!!

We took Hadley to the Houston Zoo for the first time! It just happened to be Zoo Boo! They both loved it!  And my mom aka Gigi went with us. Hayden was really into the cattle type animals. You know the ones most people just walk by? One licked him and we had to make him leave kicking and screaming because he thought it was so cool. :)
He made sure Hadley saw everything! They both got super excited to see the chimpanzees. The chimpanzee even posed for pictures with the kids. It was precious. I remember a few years ago the orangatang (sp) scared the crap out of Hayden when it ran at the window. I laughed so hard I almost peed myself then.
The African Forest was open and that was very neat. We had not been since it opened. It was fun for Hayden to find all the characters to The Lion King. He loved that. He was ecstatic to find the monkey with the red but. I forget his name. lol.
Hadley enjoyed the fish. She loves to stare at them. We tried to get Hayden to touch a snake but he was terrified . Hadley wanted to touch it but some people cut us off and she got distracted. We did learn that the albino alligator was born the same year as me. So he is 24 years old.
Since it was Zoo Boo the played awkward music for kids (like lady Gaga and Brittnay Spears) and Hayden got to go trick or treating and got a tattoo. They even had a pumpkin patch and Hayden got Hadley and himself a pumpkin, The boy is always thinking about his sister. <3 I just love that.  Our day ended with two very sleepy kids and a tired momma, daddy and Gigi. But it sure was a blast! As we left Hayden chased a giraffe lady on stilts just to give her a high five! haha

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2 toddlers got the best of me

So today I had my nephew, Noah, and Hayden and Hadley. Hadley and I are having sinus issues so we tried to chill on the couch all day. The boys proceeded to eat yogurt and cheese from the fridge. I noticed that one of them brought me the bologna too. Not wanting to complain I just put it up. Hadley kept crawling into Hayden's room and they kept locking her in there and would not let her out. One day this girl is going to kick their butts. Well anyways it got quite in Hayden's room so  I went to check on them. Well Hayden's room was destroyed and there was turkey bacon on the floor. I asked why it was on the floor and Noah picked it up and ran away! I got them to help me clean up. Then I asked Noah what he did with the turkey bacon went. He took me to the freezer, and nope nada. Took me to the bathroom, nope nada. Well I just happen to look under the bed and BAM there is bacon. Whatever I blow it all off and go lay back down with Hadley. I soon have to use the bathroom. I go do that. While in there I hear Hadley laughing and the boys talking. That's cool. NOT! I walk into the kitchen to see Hadley's head as orange as a pumpkin and paint all over the floor, oven and fridge. I immediately am ticked. and I hand them wipes and make them clean it up. I call my momma and I am telling her and I am soooooo freaking mad. I put them in the bath tub. I hang up with my mom. I look at them, Noah and Hayden are washing each others hair out and Hadley is laughing and has a huge grin on her face. I bust out laughing. Best laugh I have had in a while. It was hard to stay mad. I laid them down for a nap and they soon feel asleep. Crazy day with thees boys and Hadley. I love it! <3

Potty Training :/

Hayden has been in underwear since October 2010. He was 100 percent potty trained in January 2011. Maybe 1 to 2 accidents a week :) Since we had Hadley he has regressed and has his good days and his bad days. I feel so bad because Brian yells at him and gets so mad at him when he has accidents. He then becomes so upset and will have more accidents and try to hide them. It breaks my heart. I have potty trained so many kids I should write a book. yet I cant seem to help Hayden. Most of his accidents with me are poopy ones. His poop is still really loose so I am taking the rest of milk cheese and yogurt out of his diet to see if it helps. Maybe Brian will soon realize Hayden is only 3 yrs old. He is dry most morning now though :)

Brothers and Sisters

Why Does Hayden have to annoy the crap out of Hadley? He likes to give her toys then take them away. He  move toys away from her and laughs when she cries
 Yet he is protective of her and will give her anything she wants. He thinks all babies need at least one toy. He loves to cuddle with her and sing her songs and dance with her.
I was told that the bond between big brother and a little sister is just as strong if not stronger than a twin bond. I believe it and I see it everyday. Since Hadley's birth Hayden has known exactly who she was and wanted to care for her. He made sure the second she cried I gave her a paci. Now that she is off teh paci he say "momma sissy wants boobie. Now give sissy boobie." He is such a turkey.
Hadley's car-seat has become the perfect spot to hold Hayden and Hadley's toys when we leave. Poor girl will have like 10 cars in her car-seat with her along with her baby doll and a book or two.
When she first started crawling he build a barrier everywhere so she could go far and he could watch her.The other day she tried to crawl into the kitchen but he turned her around and said "eh eh Hadley." like you would a dog. poor baby girl. But I guess at least he is watching out for her. He really is an awesome BIG brother. I just hope he realizes that she will seek revenge one day :)

Reading to Hadley before bed <3

Hayden where is hadley? Under the bed momma!

sissy needs a barrier :)

BABY GIRL IS CRAWLING 8-6-11

Summers end and time for school!

So, Hadley is officially crawling as of 5 months and 2 weeks! Crazy girl is into everything! We thought she would walk before she sat up, but she sat up a few days after she crawled. She even has pulling up down. We are so proud of her. but I wish she would chill it a little. She may be my last baby and she is in such a hurry to grow up! I guess she has to keep up with that crazy big brother!
Speaking of brother he is a chatter box these days. I can actually hold a conversation with him and I find that fun and interesting. He has gotten so tall and is into everything! The fridge, the pantry, the cabinets. We put a lock on the fridge and pantry. The smart cookie figured them out!
We started 'school' this week. They both love it so much. My nephew, Noah, has joined us and he loves it too. I am so proud of all of them! They get so excited when I say "time for school". Melts my heart and makes me miss Primrose. But that;s ok! I spend the day with some pretty awesome kiddos!
We had the babies dedicated in August and they both love church. I am so excited to get back into the seeing of this and be apart of a church again. Hayden Loves going to his 3 yr old classroom and Hadley loves singing and dancing. Although it may be time for her to start attending the nursery. She got us kicked out of service this past Sunday. Hehe. My silly girl was talking during service. God is good and I am blessed :)

1 week before she crawled :)

This is the give me pizza now glare 

School lunch 

After Dedication!

bath time!

June 2011

Hayden is almost 3! I cannot believe it. He is getting so big and so smart. In the past few weeks he has started making full sentences and has a amazing memory. I love hearing him talk. Although telling him to 'look' and 'see' has back fired. He is always telling me "look momma. momma see?" He is a complete mess. He even reminds us of things and will correct us.

Yesterday I was talking with Hadley. She is saying "mamamamamama" now and I was trying to get her to say it. Well Hayden walked in and said "no Hadley say Haaayyy-dddeeennn" haha. So now he keeps telling her to say his name.

Hadley has gotten very interested in him. She is not crawling yet but she rolls and scoots herself to where he is. Hayden even takes her toys away and girls her his trains and cars and books. So now she tends to prefer his toys. She loves it when he talks to her and tickles her belly and blows on it. She will full out belly laugh for him. I love teh bond that they have. Its almost like a twin bond. I hope it stays that way.
We finally haev a night time routine going on around the house. We are eatting all meals at the table with little fight. Well we start with dinner at 6/6:30 then bath then jammies and brush teeth then watch tv for 30 min then bed time is between 8/830. Hadley even follows it. Although she wakes up 2 hours later to nurse. Hayden is sleeping in his room now! Can not wait till his twin bed is in there then maybe he will sleep in his bed and not on the floor. He hates his toddler bed. Although out morning routine is not set. waking up every few hours to nurse gets me still. we usually wake by nine and most days we go swiming!
I love my kids and my family. It may not be perfect but it is amazing. I hope I get to be a stay at home mommy till Hadley goes to school. but by then I want another baby. So we shall see...