Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Cherish the times

You don't realize how much you appreciate your own mother until you have children. I have a newfound love and respect for my parents--even though I was the angel child:) I just blamed literally everything on Randy and Travis and my parents bought it! (kidding--sort of)


I keep telling myself to "cherish these moments"--even at 1, 3, 4:30 in the morning--to cherish these times in my heart. Really hard to do that sometimes! William is little over 4 months old and is getting a bit easier. He is not my cuddlebug like Charlie was and still is. William is super nosy and wants to look around at everything, stand up and just be busy! He likes to be held, but only if you will walk him around so he can be nosy! This child has a set of lungs too--but then he cracks this absolute precious grin with dimples and I just melt!


Charlie is still in 3 hours of therapy- twice a week. He is crawling and pulling up everywhere, and is walking in a walker. He is still not eating (hence the feeding therapy), but I am hoping once he gets more teeth he will understand chewing. He can't be a Clayton/Speck and not know how to eat! Come on dude!



More kisses from Charlie--he is super sweet to Will. I call him my "little rhino" cause he just puts his head down to kiss anyone. Thank goodness there is no horn at the end or Will would be in trouble!





We went for a wagon ride at Grana and Popper's house--he totally hated it at first,,,


But then spotted a bird and the world was right again:)






My little 4 month old Will--look at those dimples!! Ridiculously cute.



"Little Rhino" strikes again...



"Eating" Jell-o pudding...



Papa and William are good buddies..


We celebrated Nana's birthday outside..such a pretty day!


I think Will is getting used to "Rhino" kisses...his doesnt look quite as terrified as he used to!


I am hoping my next post will be one of restful nights! I cant wait to cherish those nights!

Friday, March 04, 2011

Crazy Kids and Crazy Winds!

Life with two young babies is,,,needless to say,,,crazy! But a good crazy. I have no idea how moms handle more than 2,,but I have a new respect for mothers everywhere. Charlie is crawling everywhere and so things have gotten hectic at our house. And he loves to push buttons or anything resembling a button. For instance--William's nose. This looks like a button to Charlie so he is constantly pushing it:)

Charlie also likes to give kisses--with his head--


Guess what Charlie is doing--watching tv. I know you all think I let my kids watch too much tv, but a little bit here and there to provide mommy with a few moments peace is fine with me!

My sweet William,,little touch and go there for awhile,,but he gets sweeter everyday!



Ashley's 33rd birthday..


Last Thursday a tornado,,or really strong winds, came through our neighborhood. It destroyed our dock and patio furniture. It all happened so fast, and it really did sound like a freight train. We had just enough time to go grab the boys from their beds and get down to the closet. Then the power goes out. Then Charlie throws up all over Ashley. Then Ashley starts to gag due to the throw up. Then Ashley asks me to help with the throw up, but I cant cause it is pitch black. Nevertheless, we survived the night. It was a long night:)


Charlie is starting to walk, sort of!

My cousin Courtney and her hubby Garrett came up from Memphis to meet William ! They brought their precious baby girl Coco...

She is such a cutie!!!

Charlie playing "Where's Charlie?"


My very own Prince William:)