My Little Rockstar

Kayden got a hair cut this past weekend. By me! His hair was falling out in the back. It was all frizzy and patchy. It looked quite pathetic. I wanted to fix it somehow and make it look somewhat presentable. I started buzzing the back, and got half way and got scared and didnt know what to do with it. My husband suggested taking it all off, or a mowhawk. I couldnt get rid of all his baby hair, so a mohawk it was! He sat so still, considering he is such a wiggly little man. Once I was done, I couldnt get over how cute and cool it was. It totally suits him! I found people either loved it or hated it. I dont really care what the haters think. It is hair. It will grow back. He is a boy. Both my kids were born with plenty of hair and there is lots to play with. And it grows extremely fast. So what if he is 5 months old and has a mowhawk? He is the coolest and sweetest looking 5 month Ive ever laid my eyes on. Anyways, I just wanted to share this milestone.

Kayden- 5 months old

Rocking his new doo!



For Caylee

I was deeply saddened yesterday to hear that Caylee Anthony's muderer got away with her death. Justice was not served in this case. The only one who suffered through all of this, is that poor little girl.

I love my children so much that words cant even describe it. I cried the moment I found out I was pregnant. My heart skipped beats when I felt my child move inside me. The day they were born was the best days of my life. To hold them, and look into their eyes and know that they were mine was the best thing ever. Knowing they need me to grow and become who they are is the most precious gift. Cuddles, and kisses, and hugs and loving is the best thing ever.

Last night, I hugged my daughter alot tighter and gave her more kisses than usual. At one point she even pushed me away a bit and said "dont Momma" and laughed. And I said I will hug her and kiss her as hard and as much as I want until the day I die.

I just dont understand how a parent can harm their child? We gave them life, and are to be the ones to keep them from harms way. I feel bad when I have to tap my daughters fingers to keep her from doing something that may hurt her. I have yelled at her when she is into trouble or doing something that might harm her. Then I feel so bad after the fact that I hug and kiss her and apologize.

My heart aches for those who have ever lost a child. Whether it be at the hands of some sick person, disease, or by accident. No childs life should be taken so early. Caylee was only 2 years old! She was just becoming who she was meant to be- playing, reading, talking, colouring, etc. She would have been 5 now, in school, making frends, just being a kid.

Rest in Peace Sweet Angel xo

Cold turkey

Today is the first day of working on getting Breeanna to give up two things...
-soothers
-bottles
I have tried in the past but it has been complete horror! Screaming, crying, hitting (me), yelling (her), etc. But, Ive had enough. She is less than 6 months away from being three years old. I would have liked to have had her off both things around the age of one. She was doing really well with having no milk in her bottle in the new year. But since her brother arrived and he has bottles, its been a downward spiral. As with the soothers, she was doing really well without them too. Usually at nap time and bedtime, and sometimes in the car. But she is a big girl and doesnt need to depend on either for comfort. So, she had milk in a bottle when she woke up this morning and nothing since. I gave her milk in a cup, and she barely touched it. I offered it to her again and told her she was getting her milk in that now, not a bottle she did drink about half of it. Soother has been hiding all day and she hasnt had it since last night. It will be hard, but we just have to stick with it and be firm with it. Daddy seems to cave into her needs the easiest. I think the most battle is going to be between him and I and sticking with this change. He is a sucker, and would much rather do something to stop her from whining. But it is time for her to be a big girl!

We celebrated Canada Day this past weekend. Here are my two beauties dressed in their red and white.

Breeanna and Kayden

July1st 2011

It's A New Day

Well, Hello!

Breeanna amazed me this morning. She brought me a pair of underwear then proceeded to take her diaper off. I put her in her undies and then she went and dragged her potty out into the sitting room. So we shall try potty training again. We put it to rest a couple weeks ago after we had many accidents and were getting no where. She is either ready, or just playing around.

She has been talking sooo much! It amazes me with what she comes out with. Her words are more clear and she is saying a few words in a sentence. Her favourite things to say right now are "outside", "here I come" and "play ball". Which all leads to playing outside. She has her ways!

Kayden is rolling all over. He has been getting up on his knees and either forhead or elbows. He is so determined to be mobile. Slow down little man, you have plenty of time! He is teething. His 2 bottom teeth rise and fall. Somedays I see them trying to come through, other days they disappear. He loves to chew and drool on everything!

Today is the first day of summer. The weather has been beautiful the past few days. We want to hurry and get a garden in. As well as get the kids a pool set up. Summer will be gone before we know it. So we better enjoy it while it lasts!

Love each other, much?

Kayden & Breeanna
June 2011

Erika
June 21st 2011

4 month well check

Kayden turned 4 months old on the 8th. Today he had his check up. He is my BIG BOY! He is 15lbs 3oz and 26.5 inches long. He is in the 90th percentile for height and about 75th for weight. Everything else checked out a-ok! His ears, eyes, reflexes, strength, hips, heart, belly, etc! He is just perfect. I am so blessed to have 2 healthy happy children. He was all smiles and super flirty with the doctor. She was just gushing over him and his sister. Can you blame her? He had shots today. The first shot went amazingly well. He let out a little whine and quivered his lip. I was relieved he did so well. But the 2nd needle was a whole other story! He turned beat red and let out a long terrifying scream! I didnt think he was going to be able to catch his breath :( I held him and fed him and consoled him. Then got kicked out of our room. After he had more bottle in the waiting room, he was fine. Poor lil guy... So now he is good until he is 6 months old. I am so happy he is doing so well. Love my lil pork chop :)

Mommy and Kayden
June 2011

Trial and error

This past weekend, we attemmpted to start Breeanna with potty training. She has been telling us when she has gone and is staying dry for long periods of time. So we thought it was worth a shot. We had her in big girl underwear, had the potty out in clear view... Constantly asking her if she had to go or wanted to sit on the potty. The first day went fairly well, she only had a few accidents. But when we put her on the potty she wouldnt do anything. The second day didnt go as well as the first. She had many accidents and seemed afraid of the potty. By the third day, it was a disaster. She even asked to be put back in a diaper. We just dont think she is ready yet. Once she is, she will let us know. She is a very smart girl! I think with moving and putting her in a big girl bed has been alot for her. But she has done amazingly well with everything, considering.

Kayden is doing great! Not much to report. He is a giggling, rolling machine! He has his 4 month well check tomorrow, so I will report how that goes after we have been.

Time is flying by!

I have not posted in nearly a month. My bad...

So much has been going on. We moved to our new place a couple weeks ago. I have been busy unpacking and setting up rooms. It is such an awesome place. We all just love it here!

Bree has changed alot! She is who she was meant to be out here. She sleeps well and naps again. She barely throws any tantrums. She is talking and laughing more. She is just a completely different kid, and I am so proud. She loves to run around outside. Play with her dog and collect things. She has her own room and I have decorated it with fairies and ponies. Today, we did something huge! She now has a big girl bed! I am not sure how the first night will go? Either really well or really bad... We shall see! She is speaking very well and has great manners. She apologizes to everything, says "oh sorry" to anything. Its beyond cute!

Big girl in her big girl bed!

Kayden started rolling from back to front on the 4th. Today he rolled from front to back! He is a rolling machine! He is good at pushing himself up and kicking those legs. So I bet in no time he will be crawling! He is sleeping through the night. It is pure heaven! I cant believe he does already. He is a wonderful boy :) He smiles and giggles on demand. And he is ticklish in his ribs and underarms. He loves Sesame Street! It is just so amazing how fast they change and develop and become themselves.

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My beautiful boy

I love my babies :)