Happy Friday Y'all!!!

It is believed by Trey and myself that John Brantley has a touch of colic.  Ford had it for about a month and it was a rough time for us.  I called the doctor and they wouldn’t do anything for me so I got online and found some medicine that was FDA approved and guaranteed or your money back.  It helps and we have restored some peace at the Lamar household. 

Delta wanted some lovin….

 

I do love a Miracle Blanket.  John Brantley sleeps so much better when he is all wrapped up. 

 

My mom brought me a giant cupcake for my birthday.  I think Trey and Ford had more of it than I did… 

 

Ford is always checking on his baby brother.    

 

Every many likes a clean ride    

 

The shorts are a size 12 month that I apparently never got out of his drawer.  He wanted to show a little leg last night!!!    

 

Happy Friday Y’all!!!!!    

Yard of the Month

Puddin and Pops got Yard of the Month

Maybe I'll Get a Shower Today

As a new mother of two I am still working out the kinks in things.  For instance “when to shower”.  My best bet on getting a shower is before John Brantley wakes up (but that time still varies) or right after I first feed him in the morning.  I can’t always do that because Fancy is usually in the shower then using up all my hot water.  If I wait too long he will pitch a royal fit sitting in his bouncy seat.  Well, today my friend, Rosy, took Ford swimming and I decided that I could get a shower and not fear that he was destroying my house.  I fed John Brantley and put him in his bed.  I waited about 5 minutes and decided the coast was clear so I hopped on in.  I lathered up my first leg to shave and it HE STARTED CRYING.  I thought holy moly.  I shaved that leg super quick and got out to rock him.  I got back in the shower and shaved the other leg and got out.  Forget washing my hair… It’s already 11:00... the day is halfway over.  I’ll wash it tomorrow.  (I know any mom can relate to that story)!

This morning we were playing outside and my next door neighbor was walking her dog.  This lady pretty much stays inside all the time so we never see her.  Ford actually asked me who she was when I said hello to her!!  Well, she wanted to see the baby and I almost died when I realized what his outfit said…

 

We have a new park in Mayberry.  Yesterday we went to play with some new friends.  Ford enjoyed digging.  He felt like he was driving some sort of tractor.  

 

I don’t do as well with tummy time on baby number 2.  We usually try to have it when Ford is asleep.  Ford feels the need to get right in his face and touch and kiss all over him.  It makes me panic!

 

Last weekend Trey played in a golf tournament.  I was upset that he was going to be gone all weekend.  On Friday he thought he needed to go out to the country club and “practice”.  Well, we were tired of being at home and it was near that lovely hour at our house when JB yells.  So we loaded up and headed to the golf course too!!!  Trey was NOT impressed that we came out there.  I rented my own cart and everything…. JB slept like a champ riding the course and Ford enjoyed driving!

Well, I’m 30 now.  I’m old.  It’s hard to believe my 20’s are gone.  I made A LOT of memories in those ten years and I know I will make lots in my 30’s.  I didn’t cry… it was just a “normal” day.

Lil' Louie's Army

Trey and I have some good friends in the Memphis area whose nephew was born with a heart problem… See below…

Louie was born on Friday, June 1, weighing in at 4 pounds, 6 oz. His diagnosis is Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) and Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia he also has a deuodenal atresia...Louie will have an extensive hospital stay at LeBonhuer Children's Research Hospital, in Memphis, TN. His amazing parents, Matt and Whitney (and brothers, Luke, 7 & Tony, 10), were aware that he would have some surgeries and recovery ahead of him upon arrival. After staying a few hours in the NICU at Baptist, he was transported to Le Bonheur. Louie had his first procedure on Monday, June 3 on his tummy. The procedure was a success, and now he will be recovering at the hospital until his first heart surgery can be done. Doctors will then evaluate next steps.

I do not know this family, only Louie’s aunt and uncle.  I do know as a mom that this would be extremely difficult seeing my baby like this.  I have been following them on Facebook and you can too.  No one is turned away from viewing the page… Lil’ Louie’s Army.  The family is trying to raise money and Louie’s uncle has designed t-shirts.  The family is trying to sale at least 75 shirts.  They are half way there.  I definitely don’t need any more t-shirts at my house, but I am willing to buy a $12.00 shirt to help a little boy out.  If you too are interested please follow them on Facebook and check out this website.

http://teespring.com/Louie

My life this week

So pre-baby I blogged that no one should come to my house because I didn’t like company, remember that???!!!  So, I changed my mind.  I like company now.  I have tried to recruit people to come and spend the night who can help entertain Ford and rock JB.  Thus far it has worked out beautifully.  Gran (my mom), Puddin (Trey’s mom), my friend Pam Wilson, and Taylor Heck (Puddin’s old law clerk and our friend) have all stayed.  Taylor also came to the hospital the day John Brantley was born.  She stayed with us last weekend and I handed the baby off when she walked in the door….

Ford playing in the car….

 

Puddin and Pops got YARD OF THE MONTH!!!!  The local newspaper called them and wanted to take their picture by the sign.  Pops declined the offer, but volunteered Ford for the job!  I had to bribe him with a sucker.  The lady from the paper got a CUTE picture of him.  I’ll post it next week.  Mayberry’s paper only comes out on Tuesday.  Not a lot goes on around here!!!!

 

Typical day….  Someone is always crying. 

 

Okay, Ford LOVES John Brantley.  It’s almost annoying how much he is in his face.  Trey and I are constantly telling him to stop kissing, touching, and patting on him.  I’m so thankful he loves his brother, but we can’t get the child to leave him alone. 

 

Mowing with Daddy… This is a special treat for Ford.  Trey lets Ford steer and he thinks he is BIG time.  I can’t drive those kinds of lawn mowers. 

Oh and I made of fun Trey’s cool socks when he walked out to mow.  And would you know I GOT BLAMED for him having to wear them.  Apparently it’s my fault he looked nerdy.  I didn’t wash his clothes.  SHAME ON ME!

 

Those are the most kissable cheeks God ever made…   

 

Driving his tractor in the dirt…. 

 

Ford was supposed to be cleaning up the typhoon of a mess he made in my living room.  I found him dressed like this.  He said he was using his blower to clean up.  Ha ha ha!!!  That is part of the mobile that was above his baby bed.  It now doubles as a blower and a weed eater. 

Deep thoughts… or working on something in his diaper…??!!!

 

My little-big man is 4 weeks old!!! 

 

My brother and sister in law were kind enough to allow Ford to spend the night tonight.  We met halfway and made the exchange.   She is MUCH braver than I am.  She took her three plus Ford out shopping.  At least they found something to play on!!!

And I made sure I packed Ford’s bag with everything he might need.  Ashley just sent me a text picture of this.  SURPRISE… they now have the Chinaman statue that we have been sending back and forth for 10 years now.  Wonder when I will get it back!!!!!!!?????

Lots of new blogs below……

His first trip to the dentist

There comes a time in every man’s life that they must go to the dentist.  Well, since Ford is now 3 today was his day.  Now this is something we have been talking about for a LONG time.  I think since Easter when we saw our dental hygienist out to eat that day.

This morning we got dressed, brushed our teeth, and headed to see Dr. Alford and Ms. Jane.

In the waiting room

 

Checking out the fish tank.  Ford asked me if I had a fishing pole so he could catch some of them!

Ms. Jane letting Ford pick out a toothbrush.  He went with Elmo

Checking out his teeth in the mirror.  Naturally, he had MANY questions!

 

Then Ms. Jane pulled that bright light down from the ceiling and she let Ford put on some cool sunglasses to help with the brightness.

 

Not everyone gets to sit backwards in the chair and play with all the stuff.  FORD does!

 

Dr. Alford gave Ford some of his own latex gloves.  He felt important!

 

And for a job well done he got to go to the treasure chest and picked a motorcycle and a balloon.  He loved the dentist!!!

And I was informed that he needed to get rid of his paci.  YES, my 3 year old still sleeps with one!!!  I promise to get rid of it before he starts back to preschool next month.  It’s going to be grueling!