One Fine Day

So the last week has been a week off of work for me. That means David gets a work week devoted to his second wife, his dissertation, and I am a stay at home mommy! I do have to say that it is different being home and not leaving the house but it has so many rewards. Noah is awesome for one thing, I am sure y'all know that - I mean look at the kid he is adorable. No but seriously, I have been having fun, tons of fun. Yes there are times that I wish he would sleep in atleast until 7 (it was a sad day when I started thinking 7 was sleeping in) or when trying to make lunch he has to have my attention or to take a walk means chasing Noah down to put on shoes, get a leash on Molly, then chasing Noah down again because he has wandered off while I was attending to Molly, carrying Noah down three flights of stairs while manuvering around Molly so I won't trip myself, hauling the stroller out of the car and then finally we are off. That in itself is a workout! But it is those moments at the end of the day that make me smile, laugh and almost tear up because of how lucky I am. How lucky I am to have a little boy who loves to be outside and loves to just say my name over and over that he begins to sound like a CD that skips.

David and I have been talking the older Noah gets the harder it is going to be to keep a straight face when desciplining him. He is just too cute and when he looks at you and you know those wheels are turning in there, he has totally got us figured out, he will slap a huge ol' smile on his face and all seriousness is gone, I am a bit frustrated but really what can you do when he goes limp and lays on the floor in the middle of Target (no joke happened last week). I might add that David was no help and was laughing! I laugh now.

I guess my point is it is a blessing to me a mom to Noah and I am blessed to have time with just him. And really we will all agree our lives would just be too boring without kids, and frankly I think we would not notice the little stuff as much and to me that would just be a shame.

Our Little Boy is Growing Up

Okay so I knew it was going to happen but everyone is right it happens so fast! Noah is talking so much and words that he has been saying are coming out a lot more clearly for instance outside now actually sounds like outside instead of 'ass'--David and I would always laugh about that. Also he knows the things he is not supposed to be doing and he will look at me with those big blue eyes and then look at or towards whatever he wants to do and do this stare down with me, it takes everything in me not to laugh or smile. If anyone really knows me I am HORRIBLE at hiding a smile! Noah is going to get away with so much no matter how much my sisters and mom talk about my 'teacher voice'. Anyway, the only time that Noah sits still anymore is when we read our books for bed and snuggle a little bit and I know one day that to will end but I sure enjoy the moment now. Last night I couldn't help but notice the smell of baby sunscreen and maple syrup coming from my little boys cheeks and hands! Okay enough of being a mushy mom I have tons of pictures I want to post but I know they are not all going to go. I will have to make a little snapfish album or something.

Noah decided to lead the Iowan Elders in a chorus tonight during dinner. He found it quite funny. So did we. We miss Rebekah...

June

We have been very busy; traveling, work, rest, play....the list can go on and on as I am sure all of you are aware. At the beginning of the month ourselves and 6 other couples rented a lodge in Minnesota and spent the week together (without children!!). It was strange being away from Noah for so long but we were so happy that he got to spend time with both sets of grandparents. We were also very excited and THANKFUL that his grandparents took time off to spend time with us and Noah. We have a couple more weeks between Dallas and Iowa so hopefully when June dies down and July rolls in we will have pictures and many stories to tell. I (rebekah) miss my boys something fierce, they are staying in Iowa for two weeks while I am in Dallas at work, but I will fly up for the weekend!!
After being away from Noah for a week we got to my parents house after he was asleep for the night and it took everything in me not to run in and pick him up! The next morning there was no descussion about who was going to get up to get him, we both jumped out of bed and raced to his bed side and were welcomed with open arms, a huge smile and a simple 'Daddy, Mommy'. That little voice made me melt, at that moment he could have gotten away with anything!

A Month Later, Sorry!

It has been a crazy month but with lots of great things. I, Rebekah, have been spending the last two weeks at home with my boys and loving every minute of it. I am not so sure that David, LOL. I finished up another great year at UPUMC Weekday School without too much craziness, David another year of graduate school and Noah turned 18 months on the 29th. We have already hit the pool several times in this Texas heat, taken many animal adventures to the zoo and we about to embark on our first, of three this summer, to Iowa! We hope everyone enjoys their summer, stay safe and we will keep you posted on what is happening here!

This is one of the pictures I took of Noah at the park. I've printed a few of the pictures and I'm giving them to Rebekah this week for her birthday. She got this one today. She also got the camera that took the picture for mother's day. Notice the good quality? So many more megapixels than the other pictures on this blog.

Noah loves taking off our glasses. He also likes putting on glasses of all kinds, as is evidenced here: