So Proud!!

*****Warning:  There will be a lot of bragging in this post about Nixon*****

If you're still here, I should start by telling you that I was really getting worried about Nixon.  He'd never tell us that he had to potty.  Sure, he'd go if you took him, but he never asked to go like Landon did.  Also, it never seemed to bother him that he was wet.  I was getting really worried that I'd be sending him to kindergarten with pull-ups.  Not really, but kind of!  Anyway, on the 7th, his teacher asked me to bring him some underwear.  She, apparently, thought he was ready.  I think my response was, "Really? Are you sure?"  Haha!  So, on the 10th, I took him to school in his big-boy underwear.  Monday through Wednesday, he only messed up once or twice a day, which I thought was pretty good.  But then Thursday rolled around and he messed up so many times, they had to put a pull-up on him because he was down to his last outfit.  On the way home, he was so pitiful when I was asking him about why he didn't go potty.  It was almost like he was embarassed when he told me he "pe-peed in the wunch woom."  So, I'm not sure if it was embarassment or what, but Thursday when we got home from school, he told me he had to potty.  Right before we left for Landon's game, he told me he had to potty.  We went to Lowes right after the game and he told us in there that he had to potty.  All of these times, when he told us, he was still dry by the time we got to the bathroom.  Then, right before bath, he told us he had to poop in the potty.  I was on Cloud 9!  I went from a little boy who wouldn't tell a soul if he had messed up to one who was obviously holding it and knew when he had to go.  At 1:00 that morning, Nixon woke me up.  He was hollering my name over and over.  By the time I got to the top of the upstairs, he was standing there waiting on me and he said, "I gotta go potty!"  He was still dry from the time we had put him to bed!  Since then, he's only messed up once or twice, at least once not being his fault!  He's even keeping his big boy underwear on during naps at school!  If you're a mom, you know how big of a deal this is!  We've been buying diapers for 5 years straight!  Although we do have another baby on the way, it'd be nice to at least get a couple of months off!  Those things are expensive!!

Ten Things Tuesday

1. I went to my first doctor's appointment last Monday.  My official due date is December 10th.  I've only gained 3 lbs. so far (but it really feels like about 15!)
2. The boys were very excited when we told them last Monday.  We had to let them know it was our secret, which I must say, they kept well. 
3. On Tuesday afternoon, when I picked the boys up, Landon asked me, "What's our secret again?"  He knew it was something, just couldn't quite remember the subject!
4. Nixon wore big boy underwear to school yesterday.  The teacher is the one who asked me to do it.  He actually did great!  Only messed up once I think it was, but then messed up as soon as we got home.  I think he just didn't make it to the potty in time.  Maybe it'll click soon!
5. Oh, but he did, right before bath time tell me he had to poop..and he did!!  Woo Hoo!!
6. Isn't it strange, the things parents get excited about??  But if you look at it from our perspective,  we've been buying diapers for 5 years now!  Landon didn't go out of pull-ups until after Nixon was born.  It would be nice to have a little break before the baby comes!
7. Where did this cooler weather come from?   I'm not exactly sure, but I sure am ready for the warmer weather to come back!
8. Landon had his first t-ball game last night.  He's so excited when he can go play baseball.  He was on Cloud 9 all night long!
9. Our closing date is definitely set for May 27th!!!  The realtor called me the other day to choose which garage doors I wanted.  The contractors should start to work on finishing the house this week.
10. Chris & I are very blessed right now.  We've got so many things going on, but all very exciting events.  Even though I'm a little nervous to go back to making a house payment, I'm very excited by all the changes coming our way!

Guess Who??

Ten Things Tuesday

1. We got the house!!! I told myself I wouldn't get excited this time until I received the signed contract back.  Well, around 4:30 yesterday afternoon, my realtor e-mailed it to me so it's official!!  We close on May 27th!!!!  Future Home of the Walters' Family
2. I took the day off of work yesterday just because I felt like I needed it.  It was so nice.  I went to Barnes & Noble, to see Amanda and her new baby and just relaxed.  I think everyone should do that every now and then. 
3. When I put Landon's t-ball clothes on him to go to practice, it never fails that he will ask, "Do I look handsome in my baseball clothes?"  It's the cutest thing!  His love language is definitely words of affirmation.
4. Speaking of love languages, that's the study we're doing in our new Sunday school class.  Mine is Gifts, which is really no surprise to me, but it kind of makes me feel superficial.  I guess you can't help what your love language is though, right?
5. I was surprised to find out that Chris' is quality time.  Not that I don't think he enjoys that, it just surprised me.  I thought his would be touch.  Guess you don't necessarily know everything about someone after 11 years, huh?
6. I think the potty training thing might be clicking with Nixon.  He got up from his nap the other day (well, he hadn't gone to sleep yet) and peed on his frog potty and didn't even ask us if he could go.  He just told Chris after he did it.  He still gets so excited!!
7. Actually, he's so excited, everyday when I pick him up, those are the first words out of his mouth, "I peed on the pot today mommy!"
8. I picked up my purse yesterday from the radio station.  I'm in love!!  Now, if Chris could just win me a pair of those diamond earrings they're giving away :)
9. Chris was supposed to have his last baseball game yesterday.  It got cancelled for rain, even though it never actually rained here.  It was supposed to, but never came to our county.  The game's rescheduled for today.  Go Cardinals!!  They're Conference Champs already, but it'd be nice to go out undefeated!
10. Did I mention we're closing on our house May 27th??  I'm so excited/nervous I can't stand it.  I guess we better get packing!!

Ten Things Tuesday

1. I know I haven't done one of these lately..partly because I'm slack..partly because sometimes I just don't want to and partly because I have a lot on my mind these days. 
2. I'm not sure what's going on with me lately.  I can't seem to shake an almost depression-type feeling.  Not sure if it's because we've got a lot going on with trying to buy a house, plus work, plus life or what.  I go through spells. Just pray for me.  I definitely need it!
3. On the bright side, my hubby won me a great pocketbook last week on G105.  He had no idea which one I wanted, just picked his baseball number..luckily, I love it!  Take a look.

4. We're in the midst of preparing our budget at work.  Whoo!  It seems to get harder every year I do it, trying to balance everything.  Maybe that's my stress!:)
5. Supposedly, we'll be able to sign a contract on the house this week.  I'm not holding my breath this time until I have signed papers in hand, with a closing date!
6. My boys love competition..well, scratch that, they love to win (and fight) over everything.  The other night, they were fussing because the moon was in Nixon's window instead of Landon's.  I told them it was Jesus' moon, so it didn't matter.  When Landon got excited because it was in his car window, Nixon yelled, "That's Jesus' moon Nandon!"
7. Nixon has hit an all-time high gear.  He's definitely all boy and makes up for anything that Landon lacked when he was smaller. 
8. I'm wondering when this whole potty-training thing is going to click with Nixon.  He will go if you take him, but almost never will just mention that he has to go unless you're somewhere and he wants to check out the bathrooms.  Any suggestions??
9. Landon started T-ball again last week.  He has two more practices and then his first game is on May 10th.  He's so excited.  Baseball is definitely his favorite sport so far. 
10. Landon's T-ball team name is the Selma Grasshoppers!

Introducing....

Lainee Grace

The proud parents are Larry & Amanda E.   Amanda was my little sister in ZTA.  She's one of the few people from college I've actually been able to keep up with..mainly because she keeps up with me!  She's a great friend and I'm so excited she's a parent now so I'm not the one always telling stupid, adorable stories about my child!  Anyway, Lainee was born on April 8, weighing in at 7 lb, 13 oz and 20" long.  She's beautiful and I know they'll have trouble keeping the boys away one day.  Congratulations Larry & Amanda!  We love you guys!!!

Ten Things Tuesday

1. We had a great weekend.  Way too short, even though I had Monday off!!
2. We took our annual zoo trip on Good Friday.  The five mile road that leads into the zoo was back-to-back traffic the entire way!  Which is why Nixon looked like this on the way into the zoo...

3. We finally bought a Wii.  We're addicted..and I mean Chris, Landon and me!  Landon absolutely loves the baseball and tennis.  Chris & I love the new Super Mario Bros.  I've yet to pull the Wii Fit out of the box!
4. Landon asked me the other day, in front of about 3-5 people, why my belly is so fat.  After explaining that I guess I eat too much, he said, "Nope, you got a baby in there."  He's convinced.  We had to tell him not to go to school and tell people that!  Guess it's diet time again for me =)
5. The next day he asked me if I was sad because I didn't have a baby girl.  I told him that sometimes I am, but I love him and Nixon too much to be sad.  He's such a sweetie!!

6. April 15th can't get here soon enough.  That's when we'll know something more about this house we've been trying to buy since November!!
7. Nixon has such a big attitude lately.  You can't tell him anything without him getting upset.  I think he was in the "sad seat" everyday last week at daycare!  What am I going to do in high school??
8. We're still no closer to potty-training Nixon.  He could just care less!  I think we'll still be trying when he goes to kindergarten!
9. I got my car waxed yesterday.  I know with the pollen it was probably pointless but the guy at the car wash told me it needed it like 6 months ago.  It looks so shiny and new!
10. I absolutely love this warm weather.  I just can't get enough of it!