Game Day

Recently, after much contemplation and thought, I decided I was ready to become a Boise State University fan. Scott has always been a fan and it was just due time for me to join. So Saturday was my first true Game Day and we had a little party at Scotts parents, complete with muddy buddies and chips and salsa. It was super fun. Its amazing how much more I enjoyed the game since I actually understood what was going on. Now, its a family affair and I am not a football widow. Can't believe I have been missing out on all the fun.

Thanks Sharlee for letting us use your camera and being our photographer.

GO GO GO!

My Boise Boys

Love that little Smile.

Well, Tayden and I are off to Texas tomorrow. Its going to be a great week. Luckily, my mom, dad and sister are going so I will have some help with Little Mister. Can't wait to see my brother and his family. Pictures to come soon.

Have a good week!

Had a Good Day.

Today was perfect. Not only for Tayden who got to get up close and personal with a tractor, but for me too. Let me tell you what made today so great.

• 7:30 am-I wake up to hear Tayden stirring in his crib, but than a miracle...he falls back asleep.
• 8:00 am-Scott resets his alarm for 15 extra minutes of cuddle time. My favorite.
• 8:30-Tayden wakes up, runs into my room showering me hugs and kisses.
• 10:00-11:30 am-Shopping with my mom. I bought a pair of maternity pants and two maternity tank tops. I was also spoiled by my mother who bought me a pair of pants and a shirt. Tayden was so great while we were shopping. I am treally trying to teach him to stay close to mommy and walk on his own before the baby comes. He did so great today. He pushed his limit once or twice, but no more than that. Everytime I told him he was too far he came running back. He seriously listened like a champ today.
• 12:00- Lunch with NO food throwing. Tayden tends to throw his food when he is done if you don't catch him in time. Today, he said done and that was it.
• 1:00-2:30-Shorter nap than normal, but woke up with a happy happy baby.
• 3:00-6:00 Dropped the car off to get new tires and hung out with my mom until it was done. Went to Walmart and the mall, and again Tayden walked like a champ. Plus, we got to see a tractor in the mall parking lot and heaven knows my boy loves him a tractor.
• 6:00-8:30- Hung out with Scott and Tayden. Nothing better than chillin' with the boys.
• 9:00-Put a baby to bed with zero crying.
• Current-Laying on the couch feeling an extremely active little boy move in my belly.
  

Today was seriously such a great day. Tayden was a pure joy. He talked non stop and when he finally did for half a second it was to laugh. He was listening to everything I said and never threw a fit. I was extremely proud. I am not saying this to brag by any means. Just as a reminder of how great he is on days that he isn't that great. haha. Today made all the other pull your hair out days worth it. Now, lets see if the luck continues on to tomorrow.

Nursery Woes

Okay, to all you parents of nursery aged toddlers, or just anyone who has advice in general. I need help. Tayden is old enough to go to nursery and has gone the past 3 weeks. Here has been the experience thus far:

Week 1-Scott took him the stayed with him the first hour. Then, I came so Scott could get to his class. I stayed about 10 minutes and slipped out the door while Tayden was busy. He stayed the rest of the time. It was wonderful.

Week 2- Scott took him, dropped him off and let him cry. Tayden made through the first hour and about 15 minutes into the second block before they brought him into us. It was good.

Week 3-I took him and the minute we walked in the door he started crying. Sobbing actually. I stayed with him for about an hour, then we both had to leave due to his hysteria. I think today had to do more with the fact that Scott took Tayden ALL day yesterday and let me partake in girls weekend. (Which by the way was AMAZING...thanks love.) So he hasn't really let me out of his sight for longer than a minute or two.

Anyway, I need help. If we let him just cry every time will he get over it or will it just provoke negative feelings? Should we stay with him for a few weeks to help him adjust? What do I do? I need some advice!

4 Years

Four years ago I married the love of my life...

Best Decision of my life. Love him like mad. Can't wait for more to come!

Happy Anniversary, Scott. Love you.

Guess What!

(Sorry, already posted this picture-but blogger won't let me delete it. Weird)

This morning, I witnessed a miracle at the P house!
Tayden went poo in the potty! It was a normal morning as he got up and ran to the fridge for his juice ( or milk or whatever....he referrers to ALL drinks as juice.) Then, ran into my room and started pulling at his diaper trying to take it off. I asked if he wanted to go sit on the potty and he said 'yeah'. So off went the diaper and on the potty he went. Sure enough, he pooed on the big boy toilet. He was a little scared at first, but I tried to make a big deal of it and he seemed to be pretty excited himself. I am so proud of him!

We are headed to Texas in a little less than two weeks. I'll keep letting him go as he tells me on the potty, but will really push it when we get back. Hopefully, this is the beginning of something great.

Pink or Blue?

We went to find out the sex of our baby today. And sadly enough, the baby was not cooperating and we weren't able to tell the gender. Just kidding. We are happy to announce that Tayden is going to have a baby brother! I seriously, could not be happier. I woke up this morning just knowing it was a boy. I haven't had any idea of the gender until this morning, and it was so strong. I told Scott on the way to the ultrasound that I was nervous for my reaction. I wanted a girl so bad, and I was terrified that when the doc said it was a boy I would be devastated . But, when I saw that little boys heart beating....I swear mine stopped. I fell in love for the third time (first being Scott than Tayden) in my life. The thought of a little girl went out the window, for now. I didn't know how badly I wanted a little boy until I saw mine on the ultrasound screen. I know it honestly is a huge blessing from our Heavenly Father. We are finishing up the last year of school and not exactly rolling in the dough, so how great is it that we having everything we need. We don't need to buy a thing. That is the biggest blessing ever. Plus, I am so excited for Tayden and this little boy, who has yet to be named, to grow up together. I am so excited to see Tayden as a big brother. I am so excited to meet little brother. Ah, when Doctor L. told us it was a boy....sweet perfection. Now, its just a waiting game until our little guy makes his big debut.

Pregnancy Ramblings

Remember back in jr. high/high school when your English teacher assigned you to free write? To basically write what you are thoughts as they come, no punctuation, no order, no structure. That is what this post is going to be... so I will not be offended if you choose not to read. For those of you that you do, enjoy a peak into my chaotic thoughts.

Pregnancy. Oh, sweet pregnancy. To tell you the truth, I am struggling with this go around. I am struggling with the hormones, with the zits, with the weight. Especially with the weight. I know that its my second pregnancy and I am supposed to show sooner, get bigger, blah blah blah. But lets be honest, it doesn't make it any easier. I feel huge 100% of the time. I feel like I look like I am 7 months pregnant not 4 1/2. However, with that said, let me tell you what I know. I know I FEEL huge, but I know more than anything how blessed I am. I know this feeling won't last forever, but our sweet little baby will. Stephnie Nielson from the NieNie Dialogues said, "I am not my body". How true is that. I am so much more. I am determined to not let my body get in my way of enjoying every minute of this miracle. I love being pregnant. I love feeling the baby move. I lay in bed at night, when s/he is most active...and fall in love again and again. I love dreaming about my sweet little baby and thinking of s/he growing up so close with Tayden. I love how my perspective turns eternal. How the important things change and I see life for what it really is. I love how Scott prays for the baby every night. Speaking of Scott, have I mentioned how great he is? He is the greatest thing in my life. Truly, my best friend. I didn't think I would ever love him more than I did when we were first married. But it grows everyday. It is a deep, pure love. I can't wait to share all the adventures life has with him. One adventure being raising two kids. Wow, that sounds weird. I can't believe I am going to have two kids. Weird. I love being a mom. Its hard. It can being really trying. But oh so rewarding. I'm more nervous to raise a two year old than to have a new born again. We get to find out what we are having on Wednesday. I can't wait. Scott and I are thinking girl, but would be extremely happy with a little boy. It would be easier to have a boy since we already have everything we need. But a little girl...ah, I would love a little girl. We will see what the Lord has in store for us. And I can't wait to see what the plan is. We officially listed the home with a realtor on Monday. It showed yesterday, which is awesome, but the couple was looking for a rental property and apparently ours was too nice. I guess they want to rent out a semi crappy place. Huh? But, it sounds like we are going to be showing it to another couple next week, so we will see how it goes. Then there is school. We only have a few more months to make it. Scott is taking 19 credits! We are jobless once again and living on savings. How blessed we are to have it. And how much more blessed are we that it has lasted so long. I can't wait to see where life is going to take us when he graduates. Another thing I know, no matter what happens, with the baby, the house, the job, our life it general, whatever....will all be perfect because its the Lords plan. And because it is his plan, makes it perfect. I am a firm believer that the Lord is on our side and going to lead us in the right direction. Our job is to have faith. My sister-in-laws dad gave her some advice that I think is spot on. He said life is like riding a tandem bike. The Lord is in the front seat steering and our job is to take the back seat and pedal. We have to have the faith that he is taking us in the right direction we have to do the work he is asking us to do. Life can sure be crazy, but I so happy with where we are. Well, that's it. Looks like my thoughts have run out. Hopefully, I have something fun to blog about in the next few days. If not, Wednesday I will have some good news to share with everyone. Stay tuned.