One night this week after bathtime, I wrapped the boys in their bath towels and let them sit on the sofa and watch tv while I cleaned up after the bath. After a short time, I came over, crawled up to Blaine and laid my head near his lap. Blaine had to wiggle his hand free of his towel and started rubbing my hair. He gently and sweetly said, "Does your head hurt, Mom?" I said no, but he kept stroking my hair while he watched tv.
It's the little moments that make my heart melt.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Marathon Prayers
Last evening the boys were treated to their favorite park by Nana/Papaw while I worked late and Brandon studied at the library. When they got home at 7:30 p.m. they were wound up and filthy as ever. It took me a while to get them bathed and ready for bed.
Every now and then, Braylon will open the floodgates and start talking our ears off around bedtime. We know this is a stall technique, but there are some things you just 'let go' for the sake of getting in some good face time with your child. After talking a good while about this and that, bedtime couldn't be avoided any longer.
Braylon then said the sweetest, longest prayer I've heard from him in a while. He thanked God for all the 'wonderful things He provided for us' and asked God to take care of many people by name. He also asked God to forgive him of the 'things he does bad sins.' So sweet to hear and I know God must have smiled hearing his limited vocabulary but heartfelt words.
Well, Blaine, who was not yet asleep wanted in on the action. Usually I just pray for what he suggests, but last night he said 'I do it myself!' He then proceeded to pray at least 5 solid minutes for everyone he could think of along with, 'give us good rest tonight' and 'help me to be good tomorrow.' After he was done, he asked to do it again. I told him to say his prayers alone...
It was such a sweet display and just made this mom's heart burst wide open thinking what a privlege to teach these kids to pray.
Every now and then, Braylon will open the floodgates and start talking our ears off around bedtime. We know this is a stall technique, but there are some things you just 'let go' for the sake of getting in some good face time with your child. After talking a good while about this and that, bedtime couldn't be avoided any longer.
Braylon then said the sweetest, longest prayer I've heard from him in a while. He thanked God for all the 'wonderful things He provided for us' and asked God to take care of many people by name. He also asked God to forgive him of the 'things he does bad sins.' So sweet to hear and I know God must have smiled hearing his limited vocabulary but heartfelt words.
Well, Blaine, who was not yet asleep wanted in on the action. Usually I just pray for what he suggests, but last night he said 'I do it myself!' He then proceeded to pray at least 5 solid minutes for everyone he could think of along with, 'give us good rest tonight' and 'help me to be good tomorrow.' After he was done, he asked to do it again. I told him to say his prayers alone...
It was such a sweet display and just made this mom's heart burst wide open thinking what a privlege to teach these kids to pray.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Pretty in Pink
This weekend we took the boys over to our friend's house for dinner. We enjoyed ourselves despite my constant OCD checking that the boys weren't destroying the back rooms of the house.
Well, the adults got wrapped into conversation and the kids were playing a friendly game of hide and go seek (mostly hide and hide since my boys weren't good at seeking). Then Blaine did his occasional John Wayne walk into the kitchen announcing that he had had an accident. Sure enough, I thought that was our cue to go home since I didn't bring a change of clothing for him. But then I remembered I had a diaper in the van for such occasions. Our friend's youngest daughter had some old shorts that didn't fall off of him.
After a small crying session about him being embarrassed for having an accident, I got him to go back inside with only minorly damaged pride. The only catch: the shorts were pink with green polka dots. He was one cute dude!
I will see if I can get pictures from my camera onto the blog of the 'dainty' outfit!
Well, the adults got wrapped into conversation and the kids were playing a friendly game of hide and go seek (mostly hide and hide since my boys weren't good at seeking). Then Blaine did his occasional John Wayne walk into the kitchen announcing that he had had an accident. Sure enough, I thought that was our cue to go home since I didn't bring a change of clothing for him. But then I remembered I had a diaper in the van for such occasions. Our friend's youngest daughter had some old shorts that didn't fall off of him.
After a small crying session about him being embarrassed for having an accident, I got him to go back inside with only minorly damaged pride. The only catch: the shorts were pink with green polka dots. He was one cute dude!
I will see if I can get pictures from my camera onto the blog of the 'dainty' outfit!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Dia de la Dentista
Yesterday was our annual dentist check up for the boys. Blaine, age 2, did perfectly. He waited patiently for well over an hour without complaining (despite hunger and fatigue setting in). He let the dentist see his pretty pearly whites and got a 'perfect' teeth declaration and a 'keep up the great work!'
Unfortunately, Braylon was not so fortunate or well-controlled. He was supposed to get his teeth cleaned, but never made it that far. He did not believe me that no one was going to give him a shot in the mouth. (Whomever told him about shots in the mouth needs to taken out and shot themselves, in my opinion.) Even when the dentist told him directly that he wouldn't do that, Braylon wouldn't open up. After many tears and one hysterical fit, the dentist did get a suitable exam in. He determined that the little guy has 5 cavities - 4 of which are very old and very deep. The fillings from last year weren't sufficient and the cavities continued to grow. He will require surgery to fix the situation.
To surgery, to surgery (AGAIN) jiggity jig jig...
Not to mention that Braylon's fear of dentist MAY be hereditary. His momma DID get banned from one dentist for biting him and once required surgery for cavities to be filled purely from fear of the dentist chair.
Unfortunately, Braylon was not so fortunate or well-controlled. He was supposed to get his teeth cleaned, but never made it that far. He did not believe me that no one was going to give him a shot in the mouth. (Whomever told him about shots in the mouth needs to taken out and shot themselves, in my opinion.) Even when the dentist told him directly that he wouldn't do that, Braylon wouldn't open up. After many tears and one hysterical fit, the dentist did get a suitable exam in. He determined that the little guy has 5 cavities - 4 of which are very old and very deep. The fillings from last year weren't sufficient and the cavities continued to grow. He will require surgery to fix the situation.
To surgery, to surgery (AGAIN) jiggity jig jig...
Not to mention that Braylon's fear of dentist MAY be hereditary. His momma DID get banned from one dentist for biting him and once required surgery for cavities to be filled purely from fear of the dentist chair.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Movie Review: Fool's Gold
Starring: Matthew McConaughney, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland
Rated: PG-13
The premise is a newly divorced couple who have dedicated the last 8 years of their lives on a treasure hunt, start finding clues for their long-awaited treasure and glory.
Becky's rating: B
The movie was predictable and very formula-driven. There were good guys, bad guys and a few guys riding the fence. The main characters were entertaining enough and the story line deep enough to keep your interest in the subject. At times the theories of where the treasure might be got pretty confusing. Seems like the characters were talking too fast for the audience to understand, maybe to cover up a shallow background story. However, I do recommend this cute 'date' movie. I'm a big fan of Kate Hudson, so there's not much she could do that I wouldn't like to some degree.
Bottom line: Definitely rent this when it comes out if you miss it in the theater.
Rated: PG-13
The premise is a newly divorced couple who have dedicated the last 8 years of their lives on a treasure hunt, start finding clues for their long-awaited treasure and glory.
Becky's rating: B
The movie was predictable and very formula-driven. There were good guys, bad guys and a few guys riding the fence. The main characters were entertaining enough and the story line deep enough to keep your interest in the subject. At times the theories of where the treasure might be got pretty confusing. Seems like the characters were talking too fast for the audience to understand, maybe to cover up a shallow background story. However, I do recommend this cute 'date' movie. I'm a big fan of Kate Hudson, so there's not much she could do that I wouldn't like to some degree.
Bottom line: Definitely rent this when it comes out if you miss it in the theater.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Circus, Circus
Our family treat of the week/month/year was last night at the circus event that was in town. Brandon and I loaded up the boys into the family fun van and we drove to a full evening of circus fun. Turns out we sat next to one of Braylon's best friends from church, making the experience even 'funner.'
The boys sat in wonder at the men flying through the air from the big swing. Blaine giggled through this part of the show. Braylon thought the motorcycle and trampoline exhibits were way cool. Dozens of exhibits captured their little attentions and by 8 p.m. - Two full hours of circus enjoyment - The boys had experienced enough. We left 25 minutes into the second half. The boys were sugared up and circus'd out.
A fun time was had by all - And both boys were sound asleep within minutes (er, seconds?) of hitting their pillows...
The boys sat in wonder at the men flying through the air from the big swing. Blaine giggled through this part of the show. Braylon thought the motorcycle and trampoline exhibits were way cool. Dozens of exhibits captured their little attentions and by 8 p.m. - Two full hours of circus enjoyment - The boys had experienced enough. We left 25 minutes into the second half. The boys were sugared up and circus'd out.
A fun time was had by all - And both boys were sound asleep within minutes (er, seconds?) of hitting their pillows...
Friday, February 29, 2008
Ewwww!
In the car, a coversation from the prespective of a 2 year old:
Blaine: "I have a booger on my finger!"
Papaw: "Ok, let me stop and I'll get it for you."
Momentary Silence
Blaine: "Papaw, should I eat it?"
Blaine: "I have a booger on my finger!"
Papaw: "Ok, let me stop and I'll get it for you."
Momentary Silence
Blaine: "Papaw, should I eat it?"
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