Landon is 3 weeks old

Wow I cannot believe that 3 weeks have already passed since Landon was born! I am loving every second of the time I get with my precious boys! Landon eats about every 2-3 hours. I am breastfeeding him and it is going wonderful! He usually sleeps for 3-4 hours at a time during the night, which is absolutely wonderful! He is a very happy baby. He makes the cutest grunting noises haha! Logan is loving his little brother, he always asks if he can hold Landon. I cant wait to see the boys grow up together! And me of course, I am doing wonderful! I am adjusting to having two children wonderfully!

Stay tuned for more updates on the Logan and Landon!

New tactics - perhaps?

Oh my I am pretty sure I am in dire need of some new parenting tactics. It seems like its the same thing everyday with Logan. He whines or throws a fit when I ask him if he wants to do something, or if he wants a drink. And also if he wants something he whines and throws a fit about it. I thought that I would just ignore it, since it is negative behavior, and eventually he would stop acting that way. Well you know, I've come to the conclusion that that is not going to fly, and I decided he will start going to time-out each time he acts like this, and hopefully he stops. If this doesnt fix the behavior, then I will have to come up with something else. I hate to be a meany but hes going to be starting school in a few months,and he CANNOT act like this at school! Wish me luck!

Has anyone else experienced this behavior with their children before?

Snow Day!

Yes, last night it finally decided to snow! It wasnt really that cold today, Logan had an Appt. this morning so he got to atleast walk thru the snow and play alittle in it! We got a few inches! I am so thankful for the moisture we received, it was much needed! Logan and I did some crafts today and just hung out!

Tomorrow is my hubby's birthday, so you can look forward to a post about that! =)

Did you do anything fun today?

What's New

Today I decided that it was time for a change, so I went and got a new hairstyle. I LOVE it! I finally have volume, and I can straighten it as well. Here's a few pics

I'm 33 wks pregnant

Also I finally got my coupon binder put together. It is now so much easier to find coupons when need-be!

And last, but not LEAST, I am loving how potty training Logan is going! We stayed up in the hospital for a few days this week and Logan did amazing with holding his pee and not going in his pull-up! I knew it wasnt going to be easy especially since he was hooked up on iv fluids the whole time, but he was such a big kid about it, I am just sooo proud of him! Tomorrow I am going to start putting him in underwear! I hope he continues to pee in the potty and hold it!

Do you have anything new that you would like to share?

Starting to get anxious

I am really starting to get anxious about Landons birth. This pregancy has been great, I haven't really had much to complain about. It has been healthy, which is most important. I just keep reassuring myself that the birthing process will go fine. It's so funny that im nervous about birthing another baby and I have already done it once before! haha. Anthony and I both think Logan is going to do great with Landon. Logan is really growing up, it makes me sad! He will most likely start some sort of school this year! I can't believe it is already that time. He is loving potty training still and I am so happy about his independence!

Happy Thursday!

Logan New Routine

I have decide that it is time to get Logan back on track and into a routine, i've heard that alot of families that only have one child don't make their kids have a bedtime routine, or a regular routine to that matter. But here lately I have really been working hard on getting Logan on a scedule. He was on a scedule before now, it just wasnt really that great! So we now wake up, Logan and I at 7am every morning, we eat breakfast,brush our teeth, then have music and play time. Then I start to make lunch bout 11am we eat at 11:30 am, then we go outside if it nice, if not, we color,do puzzles and do educational stuff! Then 1-2pm is nap time. 4pm bath time, Logan usually take about an hour bath, he loves bath time!! Then I start to make Supper bout 5pm. Then We eat bout 5:30-6pm. Then Bedtime is 8pm! So far this scedule is working great, I am so happy! This gives Anthony and I time to spend together and catch up with eachother and it also gives Logan structure! Also we are still potty training, it is going well, Logan is liking it and he likes to wear his 'COOL" underwear haha!

How has having a routine for your children made it easier for you, and them?

Update on potty training/Landon/Logans Birthday Party

I am so happy to say that potty training is going well. We are still at the start of it tho, but Day 1 went great, and Day 2 is going even better. I decided that it is time Logan gets potty trained, I would like him potty trained before Landon arrives, or shortly after, mainly so he can start school. I give Logan a sticker everytime he goes potty on his potty, and then he places his sticker on his sticker chart. Once Logan starts telling me he has to go potty I will give him a sticker and he will place it on his chart and then once he gets to 5 stickers (5 times of him telling me) I will let him pick out a prize!  So far he seems to really like this idea! I am even going to bag up his potty and take it up with me to the hospital when we go!

Next, I have made sure everything is cleaned up for Landon, blankets and what not. All that is left to do is get him a carseat. The other day I told Logan to give Landon a kiss and he lifted up my shirt and kissed my belly! It was the sweetest moment in the world! He is going to make a great Big brother, we just can't wait! Also I have decided I will be breastfeeding and cloth diapering Landon! This is what I feel is best and i am so happy about it! 

This year we decided we were going to throw Logan another Elmo birthday party! I am so excited! I am already starting to plan it! Im making his invitations and everything! Im hoping it will be a big hit! Last year we never had a birthday party for Logan since, it was a very overwhelming time for us all, so Anthony and I just took Logan to Chuckie Cheese's and just had a small family party. I hope he really enjoys his party! I can't wait!

Week recap/shopping trip

 I had a great week! Logan was back to his normal self, he had his treatment this week, and he did fabulous!! I'm so glad we are almost done with all this crazyness!  Here lately Logan has been literally obsessed with ELMO! Oh my! He loves to watch the movie Sesame Street Count With Me...It teaches him to count up to 20. I think it is so cute! I am thinking we may have another Elmo Birthday Party this year! Haha =)

Logan following along with his Story Reader

Logan also loves to listen to children's music. We have music time everyday, where we sing and dance along to the music, Logan seems to be learning alot from it, and he seems to really enjoy it! Logan has been sleeping in his bed all night here lately, recently he has been coming in and sleeping with us!  Which is fine, but it does get kinda crowded ha! Logan is also really into his Story Reader, it is an automated book system that reads to you when you turn the pages.

Also I have recently put together a small little coupon binder, and organized all of the products by categories. Eventually I will get an actual binder! With the high prices of everything it sure is a good investment as you could say. I think everyone should be doing it! Being a stay at home mom, I enjoy saving money and couponing, I feel that it helps our family out tremendously and saves us alot of money! Here is my recent shopping trip....

Brawny paper towels=Free
Cereal bars=$1.50 each
Snack Packs=.66 cents each
Diet bars= Free
Chef boyardee=.75 each
Sausage=Free
Hamburger helper=.75 each

How was ya'lls week?

Mr. Logan

Logan has been sick all week with a terrible cold, I am so glad he is now feeling better. He was hardly eating or drinking anything and he had me worried to death! We got way off track with the potty training, I think i'm trying to hard. There are alot of obstacles around it here lately it seems. But we will just keep working on it until he gets it. He loves to potty on the potty so I think he will catch on quickly! He is going to be such a big brother to Landon, I just can't wait! Today it was 70 degrees, so Logan and I played outside. Can you believe it, 70 degrees in January!?Ha

Ready to go to his appt.! Hes got his drink and favorite snack he's all set! haha

 Sweet boy!

My precious boys!!

How was yall's week/weekend!?

Can't stop gushing>

This week was Logans routine chemotherapy week and the weatherman had said that we were supposed to get like 6-8 inches of snow! Well we knew we had to make sure logan got down to KC to get his treatment so Anthony decided that he was going to go with us to make sure we made it safe, since it is not good to drive in icy weather if you havent done it many times in your life and PLUS there are alot of CRAZY un cautious drivers out there! So he went up with us and logan tolerated really well as usual so thankful for that and, Anthony was so glad to be there for us to help out, So we went down monday night and came back wed night! And Logan he is just too darn sweet, i cant help gushing about how cute he is when he talks and laughs, I have got to be the LUCKIEST mother and wife ever!




Do you have anything you would like to share that you like to gush about!?

What im loving this week

What im loving this week!!

1. Here lately ive been craving coca-cola! And V-8 V-Fusion Juice!

2. Nestle cofee mate coffee creamer-peppermint mocha! mmmm tis' the season!!

3. Roasted Garlic Triscuits with Kraft colby cheese. - one of my pregnancy cravings

4. How Logans potty training is going, i hope he starts getting the hang of it soon!  Im trying to make it as fun as possible! Hes currently napping- heres a sweet picture i took!

5. my pregnancy-  im so thankful that everything is going great!

 

What are some things your loving this week!?

Recipes- Week 1

I thought each week i would post about a new recipe I tried out! Whether its a main dish, a desert, a beverage, or what not!

This week is Chicken Fried Rice!



What you need

1 Tbsp. oil

1 lb.  boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 chicken bouillon cube

3 Tbsp.  soy sauce

2 cups frozen vegetable blend (peas and carrots)

2 cups  MINUTE White Rice, uncooked

What to do:

HEAT oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through.
ADD bouillon cube, 2 cups water, soy sauce and vegetable blend; stir. Bring to boil.
STIR in rice; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 min. Stir. Season with additional soy sauce, if desired.

I am making this tonite! This is one of my husbands favorite chinese dishes! I cant wait to see how it turns out!

What are some of your favorite dishes!?



Rose

What I Love about Sundays~1

I love sundays in our household. They are just great!

Every sunday we have a tradition well a meal tradition where we make bacon, eggs, and toast and eat it together as a family, or i may do the traditional biscuits and gravy!! then we all hang out as a family since anthony doesnt have to go into work till like 1! It is very nice!

Here is Logan in his big boy underwear, the potty training will continue today =) wish me luck!

Saturday Fun

So today, logan and I hung out all day as usual, but today was different than an ordinary day! I am starting to notice Logan is not my little Logan in a sense anymore he is getting to be such a big kid it makes me sad and happy all at the same time! Logan is doing great with potty training, he loves to potty on the potty, but poo pooing is another thing. But anyway today i saw Logan trying to poo poo in his pants and i grabbed him and took him to the restroom and set him on the potty and told him this is where you poo, and i told him that if he pooed on the potty i would give him a sucker(dum-dum). And next thing i knew he pooped on the potty! I was so happy!!  He enjoyed his green apple Dum-Dum! Haha! This may be easier than i thought! as ;long as we are making progress evryday im a happy momma! Kids do things in their own time, not always when you want them to do it!;) Good thing to learn!=)

Next we played outside for about 10 min today! Logan had alot of fun burning off some of his energy he didnt want to come back in the house as usual! I got a few cute pics!!

Then we came inside and just played the rest of the day!

How was your Saturday??

Rose

Logan is now 2.5 yrs old!

Logan is now 2.5 years old, I can't believe it!! Logan had his 2.5 yr checkup yesterday and he was 35lbs and 3'1" tall. He is in the 78th percentile for height and 92nd percentile for weight! he sure is one healthy boy and I couldnt be more thankful!! In 6 months Logan has grown an inch and a half :)

Here are some recent pics of him!

Enjoy!