Celebrations and Remembrance 6-25-07

Well, it's been an eventful weekend.

We started the weekend off by celebrating Sweet Pea's big step! Pappy, JuJu and cousin L joined us at Chuck E. Cheese and we had a lot of fun! And Sweet Pea continues to do great in her potty training. YEA!

On Saturday we marked Bubba Bear's 2 month birthday by getting pictures taken (can we call that celebrating?). He did pretty well. I can't believe it's already been 2 months. He is becoming such a sweet baby. He coos, smiles and even giggles a little when you talk sweet to him (or when Pappy rubs his head ). He is also growing like crazy. We had his 2 month check-up today and he's grown 4 inches and gained 6 lbs in 2 months! He is definitely his father's son! Now we know why he wakes up every 2-3 hours at night - HE'S HUNGRY! I never knew how proud I'd be of my son's growth. I am really looking forward to watching him continue to grow.

On Sunday, we went to Duncanville to celebrate and remember my mom (it was the five year anniversary of her homecoming). We (me, Nyle, the kids, MeMe and Pappy) celebrated her life and my parent's anniversary(35 years) by swimming, cooking out, and eating sno cones - all of which she loved to do. We also visited her gravesite to bring flowers and to reminisce. It's always nice to get together and do something in her honor, but not a day, or hour for that matter, goes by that I don't think of her and selfishly wish she was here. I know she's in paradise and no longer sick, but I also know that these grandkids would have brought her unbelievable joy. And I know God sent us these angels to lessen the sadness about the angel he took. (He gives and takes away) I am so thankful for the 26 wonderful years I had to share with my mom. She taught me so much. But most importantly, she taught me about the Lord and how to be a wonderful mom (I hope I can be half as good as she was). Thank you Mom! I love you and miss you!

Sweet Pea Did It! I Know My Mom is Proud!

We have a big announcement to make... Sweet Pea went #2 in the potty! YEA! She's been going #1 for months now, actually 6-8 times a day this week, but she finally got over the #2 hurdle. We are all very excited and proud. She isn't completely potty trained, but I think we are very close. We are going to celebrate at Chuck E Cheese tomorrow.

When she did it, my first instinct was to call my mom and tell her the good news. Yes, after five years I still think of my mom first when something special (or sad) happens to me and my family. The good news is - she already knew. I know my mom is looking down on us and is so proud of Sweet Pea and Bubba. I can't even imagine how excited she is to know that her first granddaughter is named after her. We tell Sweet Pea about "Gigi" and show her pictures. The other day I was explaining that Jesus is in heaven and I said "Gigi is in heaven with Jesus". Sweet Pea said, "I love Gigi". It doesn't get any sweeter than that.

The other good news is - I have a sister who understands and is willing to listen. She was excited about the big news tonight!

First Try 6-19-07

Thought I would try to keep up with a blog so I can stop bombarding our friends and family with pictures through email! And maybe I can keep track of what is going on with the little munchkins at the same time. I know I'll regret it if I don't.

Sweet Pea is already 2 - I don't know where the time has gone! And Bubba is 8 weeks - wow, how time flies. Maybe if I keep up with milestones here I can preserve the special memories.