145 blog posts and they say I am out of room

 This past week was very busy for us, but what week isn’t??!!

One night last week Ford crawled up on the couch with a fist full of pacie’s (pacifiers) and started reading himself a book.

My little man fast asleep in his sack.

I leave for work every morning about 6:45. At this time Ford has usually had his milk and I am trying to convince Trey that it is time for him to get out of bed because I have to leave. Now he will try to lie and say that he is up by this hour, but ohhh no!!! He is still in bed at 6:45 when I get up at 5:00 (Trey that is). Therefore, Trey is left to feed Ford his breakfast, dress him, all the while getting himself ready.


If you remember correctly from this summer Trey moved out of my bathroom and into the guest bathroom. Things have worked out beautifully since then too, might I add. Well, the other morning it was rather chilly so I turned the heater on in my bathroom and told Trey that he was welcome to shower in there. Apparently he took me up on my offer and Ford had a nice time unloading my toiletries.  I guess Trey thought it would be kind to leave Ford’s masterpiece for me to see. 

 Bobba's for Thanksgiving

Holidays are always fun but it can be a bit tricky trying to balance seeing all of your family and managing to stay sane all the while.  Fortunately, Trey’s grandmother, better known at Bobba, has her Thanksgiving early.  Here is Ford enjoying himself on Saturday. 

We left Bobba’s house and headed to a birthday party.  Ford enjoyed sitting in this little swing.

And driving the police car

Then back to the swing

Puddin and Pops kept Ford last night so Trey and I could go to a post wedding party for some friends.  This morning after we picked he really needed a donut. 

He is ALL boy.  Trains, tractors, and “ballgame hats” are some of his favorite things.  He found Uncle Vance’s football helmet last night and started saying “ballgame hat” to Puddin.  Puddin also taught Ford how to blow his nose which I am extremely grateful for!!!

On Pop's tractor

Looking at the horses with Daddy

Changing the subject. So, apparently, you can run out of space on this little blogger website… which is something NO ONE warned me about. Right in the middle of me trying to upload pictures it popped up and said I had run out of room and needed to purchase more picture space. No fear, my faithful readers, I purchased some so I can continue to entertain everyone with the exciting life the Lamars lead.

This is my Thanksgiving break. I get the entire week off! Trey is excited because he won’t have to manage himself and Ford in the mornings and I may actually cook for the first time in weeks. And I am excited to get away from my 24 darlings….

(Please notice the boy on the front row.  He looks like he is praying.  He might be asking for a new teacher after the Thanksgiving break!!!)

And I actually might get some stuff done. I have a large list (in my head) of things to do. What you ask? Pull up the 72 flowers Trey and I planted this spring and put down some pansies, wrap some Christmas presents, clean out a closet, possibly see the bottom of my laundry basket etc. Just a few simple things you know!!! I plan to have a cute post sometime soon this week so stay tuned.

Gobble Gobble.

Bargain Shopper

Last week was such a busy week, as I stated in my last blog entry. I hope this post will be better.


On Thursday, I had to take Ford to the doctor for his 18 months shots. BoomPa and Gran came along for moral support since shot days are never any fun. With much anxiety and great hesitation I let them give Ford the M.M.R. shot. This particular shot made me very nervous since it has been known to cause autism and I saw some first hand cases of autistic children last school year (when I worked as a special education teacher). Ford was not a fan of the shots, but all went well.

STATS

Weight: 24.3 pounds= 25th percentile
Height: 50th percentile
Head Circumference: 75th percentile

 Last Friday afternoon was such a nice day.   I came home and changed clothes and then Ford and I played outside and ate a snack.  Yes, that is a bottle that you see in his hand.   Don’t judge me!!!  He usually only has a bottle in the morning and at night.  But he really wanted one so I gave in.  By Christmas I hope to have all bottles gone!   

We can’t be outside for more than 2.5 seconds before he starts talking about tractors.  Therefore, we had to go find us a tractor to sit on.

 He has on my earrings.  And would you PLEASE check out those lashes!!!  What I would do for eyelashes like them. 

On Friday nights we go to “snacks” with Puddin and Pops to Big Momma and Big Daddy’s house (friends of Puddin and Pops).  Ford was getting sleepy and needed to rock.  He found him a chair.

On Saturday, Senatobia had its annual Christmas Open House in town at all the stores.  I really look forward to it even though I do not buy much at all.  Puddin and I decided to bring Ford along for the ride.  Looking back on that decision, it wasn’t one of our better moves.  Shopping interfered with naptime and he didn’t understand why he couldn’t play with any and everything in the store which lead to a few meltdowns.

Playing with Uncle Vance’s hat

I love the Dollar Tree.  I can find good treasures for school in that place.  I stopped by on Saturday and saw this little blow up chair which Ford has thoroughly enjoyed. 

And while we are talking about bargains I found Ford this cute little Kelly’s Kids outfit at a consignment store this weekend in town.  I am still very particular about what I will and won’t let him wear since I still want him to look like a baby and not a 5 year old.  So when I happened upon this outfit I was excited.  Ford is wearing 18 months and the tags on it said 24 months.  I figured I could move the buttons (or have Puddin help me since I don’t sew) so I went ahead and bought it.  When I got home I noticed the tag inside said 12 months and I was a bit ticked.  Fortunately, it fits… for now at least.

If you will please notice that Ford has a Thomas the Train piece in his hand. I don’t know anything about Thomas the Train, but apparently he is popular and a big hit among the little boys. While we were out shopping on Saturday a lady who owns a store in town gave Ford that little train. I didn’t think much of it other than she was giving it to us to get my destructive child out of her store. When I got home I realize that little thing cost $25.00. It was pretty funny when Trey thought “I” actually paid $25.00 for that little train. Ford better treat it with care because at that rate I can’t afford to buy him an entire track of cars.

I drug Ford out to the stores again for some more shopping on Sunday.

Taking a bath.  He is so big… he helps wash his hair.

Playing on the bed before his bedtime.

Sleepy... A hard day of playing

Too Busy

This is a super busy week for me.  I am writing this in between cooking for our Sunday school party we are hosting tomorrow and the three loads of laundry and I working on washing and folding.

And we have been suffering from ear infection #5 this week. 

Pray for the little man… shots tomorrow.

I will blog better this weekend!