Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Beach Pictures
We had some fun the last afternoon at the beach taking pictures. It's one of my favorite yearly traditions! Brennan was pretty cooperative, and I love how some of them turned out.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
The Beach
This year we took an early beach trip to Destin. It was a great week of family time and beach fun. Brennan loved......
FLYING A KITE
THE BEACH
THE POOL
Including the tide pool, or kiddie pool as Mike and I called it, or the kitty cat pool as Brennan referred to it after hearing us
FLYING A KITE
and PLAYING GOLF
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Brennanisms
Gosh, three year olds are......interesting! I'm loving most moments, but three has definitely been a greater challenge than two so far. We spent the first three months or so dealing with huge meltdowns and tantrums. Those have somewhat subsided, and now we are seeing a little more of a mischievous side along with his usual humor.
He loves to spin around and around to "get busy". He also thinks it is funny to snack (smack) his food on occasion. He often walks around with "noodle legs" sort of half walking/half dancing.
We are looking forward to friend's upcoming wedding. I recently went to a bridal shower for her. On the day of the shower he kept asking if he could come too. I tried to explain that it was just for girls. He said, "But I go everywhere with you!" He continued to ask questions after I got home, such as did she open her gift and did we have cake. The next day he said, "Did you and Miss Evelyn go to a meteor shower?"
He has tried out his first "dirty" word, stupid. He has said it twice that I've caught. Each time I have asked him to do something he hasn't wanted, and his response was a very quiet, "That's stupid." It's not a word Mike and I use (I don't think), so I asked him where he heard it. His great response, "Lightening McQueen says it." Thanks Disney!
His latest moment of mischievousness was probably not my best parenting moment. He is getting better at picking up his shoes and toys, but occasionally he just takes them to his room and throws them in. He then always closes the door and tells me not to look. That is followed by him having to clean it up. Well, tonight he had not eaten his dinner but was wanting a snack. I told him his carrots had to be eaten first. He complained for a second then went to the dining room and minutes later announced he was done. He often says this but actually isn't, so I asked him to bring me his plate. At this point he called for Wells, who didn't come because he was already snoozing. I then started into the dining room and he started to yell, "Don't look in here!" He had an empty plate in his hand. The little stinker had thrown all his carrots in the floor anticipating that Wells would eat them! He hasn't figured out that his little "don't look in here" phrase instantly clues me in to his antics. I did what any great mom would do, died laughing. I don't know why (pregnancy emotions maybe), thinking back now on how disobedient he really was makes me frustrated, but at that moment the absurdity was just hilarious. I then told him to eat them off the floor if he still wanted that snack. Is that terrible? The floors had been cleaned recently, and if the cards were flipped and he wanted to eat it there would be no problem to him. He only had to eat a couple and then clean up the mess and have a timeout. If I've learned anything after years of babysitting and teaching boys, it's to never let them get one over on you without at least an unexpected reaction.
He loves to spin around and around to "get busy". He also thinks it is funny to snack (smack) his food on occasion. He often walks around with "noodle legs" sort of half walking/half dancing.
We are looking forward to friend's upcoming wedding. I recently went to a bridal shower for her. On the day of the shower he kept asking if he could come too. I tried to explain that it was just for girls. He said, "But I go everywhere with you!" He continued to ask questions after I got home, such as did she open her gift and did we have cake. The next day he said, "Did you and Miss Evelyn go to a meteor shower?"
He has tried out his first "dirty" word, stupid. He has said it twice that I've caught. Each time I have asked him to do something he hasn't wanted, and his response was a very quiet, "That's stupid." It's not a word Mike and I use (I don't think), so I asked him where he heard it. His great response, "Lightening McQueen says it." Thanks Disney!
His latest moment of mischievousness was probably not my best parenting moment. He is getting better at picking up his shoes and toys, but occasionally he just takes them to his room and throws them in. He then always closes the door and tells me not to look. That is followed by him having to clean it up. Well, tonight he had not eaten his dinner but was wanting a snack. I told him his carrots had to be eaten first. He complained for a second then went to the dining room and minutes later announced he was done. He often says this but actually isn't, so I asked him to bring me his plate. At this point he called for Wells, who didn't come because he was already snoozing. I then started into the dining room and he started to yell, "Don't look in here!" He had an empty plate in his hand. The little stinker had thrown all his carrots in the floor anticipating that Wells would eat them! He hasn't figured out that his little "don't look in here" phrase instantly clues me in to his antics. I did what any great mom would do, died laughing. I don't know why (pregnancy emotions maybe), thinking back now on how disobedient he really was makes me frustrated, but at that moment the absurdity was just hilarious. I then told him to eat them off the floor if he still wanted that snack. Is that terrible? The floors had been cleaned recently, and if the cards were flipped and he wanted to eat it there would be no problem to him. He only had to eat a couple and then clean up the mess and have a timeout. If I've learned anything after years of babysitting and teaching boys, it's to never let them get one over on you without at least an unexpected reaction.
Oh, and he likes to dress himself these days!
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Easter
Easter Egg Hunt at the Park
Easter Morning
Indoor Egg Hunt After Dinner at Nonna and Papa's
Spring Pictures
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Updates on Baby Swafford
We are 22 weeks away from meeting the baby currently known as Bubbles! Brennan has stuck with his name choice, and his prediction that he is having a brother. I'm greatly looking forward to giving the baby a formal name, and knowing if it is a boy or girl. We had an ultrasound Thursday, but this little stinker had it's legs crossed and was sitting on it's bottom so there was no way to tell the gender! I'm very thankful that everything looked great with the baby, but I was definitely a little disappointed. I've actually had an ultrasound at every visit and during every other one the baby has been moving all over the place. This time it was sound asleep I think. The morning after, I began to feel it moving for the first time and it was very active! I already plan to enjoy some sugar and caffeine before our appointment on April 18th, just to make sure.
I have been thinking pink for awhile now, and did break down and buy a few pink things at a sale this weekend. Admittedly, we are much more prepared for a boy though. We have a boy name, a boy blue room, and all of Brennan's clothes and such. I can truly say either will be just fine. I do feel the need to have a girl name before we find out, and that is not coming easily. It needs to be the right combination of somewhat traditional/older but a little bit unusual. I don't want anything so different that no one knows what it is, but I also don't want a name you hear everyday. Ah, it's such a huge decision to give someone their name for life. Any suggestions? I would definitely love to hear new ideas.
You will notice, there are no pictures included in this post. I'm not real into maternity photos at the moment. Just know that I am noticeably pregnant. I already feel huge, although I'm still mostly wearing my normal clothes. While most of it is out front again, I can tell I have gained more all over than I did with Brennan. I am feeling great, especially if I exercise a little each day. I was beginning to think this baby was going to be bald, but the heartburn has arrived. Other than that, I can't say I'm having many discomforts. I'm very thankful! I'm currently trying to knock off my to do list so that when warm weather finally arrives I can enjoy time with Brennan outside, and when the hot summer accompanies the huge months of pregnancy you will find me in the pool!
I have been thinking pink for awhile now, and did break down and buy a few pink things at a sale this weekend. Admittedly, we are much more prepared for a boy though. We have a boy name, a boy blue room, and all of Brennan's clothes and such. I can truly say either will be just fine. I do feel the need to have a girl name before we find out, and that is not coming easily. It needs to be the right combination of somewhat traditional/older but a little bit unusual. I don't want anything so different that no one knows what it is, but I also don't want a name you hear everyday. Ah, it's such a huge decision to give someone their name for life. Any suggestions? I would definitely love to hear new ideas.
You will notice, there are no pictures included in this post. I'm not real into maternity photos at the moment. Just know that I am noticeably pregnant. I already feel huge, although I'm still mostly wearing my normal clothes. While most of it is out front again, I can tell I have gained more all over than I did with Brennan. I am feeling great, especially if I exercise a little each day. I was beginning to think this baby was going to be bald, but the heartburn has arrived. Other than that, I can't say I'm having many discomforts. I'm very thankful! I'm currently trying to knock off my to do list so that when warm weather finally arrives I can enjoy time with Brennan outside, and when the hot summer accompanies the huge months of pregnancy you will find me in the pool!
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Updates on the B
Brennan is growing and changing by the moment I think. He no longer wants to be called B, but Brennan. He continues to burst with personality. He is a very outgoing little boy, and just loves life in general. A few weeks ago he had his spring program at preschool. He had told me for several days that he was going to sing loud for us. When he got on stage, he was front and center with a huge smile on his face. He sang and danced to each of his songs, sometimes a little fast but always with full gusto. As his mom and a teacher, this says to me he pays attention! That isn't always the case at home, so I was very proud to see him perform so well.
We are sometimes Mom and Dad now, instead of Mommy and Daddy. He has become my protector. He often tells me to "stand back" or "wait right there" when he hears a noise that he is unsure of. Even protectors still need many cuddles though. He wants to have snuggle time a lot. I'm often asked to watch an episode of Mickey with him or sit beside him so he can hold my ear.
He can come up with the funniest things to say.
One night he hit his funny bone. He grabbed his elbow and said,"Ouch I need some Salonpas!" I've heard the Salonpas commercial I'm sure, but I've never really paid attention to it. Apparently he has!
One day we were eating lunch out. He had found a toy cell phone in his bag and was pretending to call our aunt and uncle. The waiter came by and asked if we needed anything. Brennan politely put his finger up to his lips to ask the waiter to be quiet while he took his call! The waiter said," Oh I'm sorry I didn't realize he was on the phone", and walked away.
One night he asked Mike to put bubbles in his bath. When he was pleased with how many bubbles there were he said, "That's marvelous!"
I recently finished painting his new big boy room. The first time he saw it he exclaimed, "Wow this is amazing!"
A few days ago he opened the refrigerator and asked if we still had cupcakes. When I replied that we did he said, "Ah, that's music to my ears!"
He is absolutely loving preschool two mornings a week. He can't wait to go each time to play with the "friends and children" there. He is also learning so much! He is doing great with counting and recognizing certain letters and shapes. He has made good progress on potty training as well, although we still aren't quite there yet. Every day is an adventure that he welcomes with great enthusiasm. He brings so much joy to our lives!
We are sometimes Mom and Dad now, instead of Mommy and Daddy. He has become my protector. He often tells me to "stand back" or "wait right there" when he hears a noise that he is unsure of. Even protectors still need many cuddles though. He wants to have snuggle time a lot. I'm often asked to watch an episode of Mickey with him or sit beside him so he can hold my ear.
He can come up with the funniest things to say.
One night he hit his funny bone. He grabbed his elbow and said,"Ouch I need some Salonpas!" I've heard the Salonpas commercial I'm sure, but I've never really paid attention to it. Apparently he has!
One day we were eating lunch out. He had found a toy cell phone in his bag and was pretending to call our aunt and uncle. The waiter came by and asked if we needed anything. Brennan politely put his finger up to his lips to ask the waiter to be quiet while he took his call! The waiter said," Oh I'm sorry I didn't realize he was on the phone", and walked away.
One night he asked Mike to put bubbles in his bath. When he was pleased with how many bubbles there were he said, "That's marvelous!"
I recently finished painting his new big boy room. The first time he saw it he exclaimed, "Wow this is amazing!"
A few days ago he opened the refrigerator and asked if we still had cupcakes. When I replied that we did he said, "Ah, that's music to my ears!"
He is absolutely loving preschool two mornings a week. He can't wait to go each time to play with the "friends and children" there. He is also learning so much! He is doing great with counting and recognizing certain letters and shapes. He has made good progress on potty training as well, although we still aren't quite there yet. Every day is an adventure that he welcomes with great enthusiasm. He brings so much joy to our lives!
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FUN!
Wells becoming "Wells the great!"
Brennan and his "friend/cousin" Maeleigh
The large train track he started on his own. It went from the living room through the dining room.
Indoor Easter egg hunting practice on a cold, rainy day.
Happy Birthday Maeleigh!
Happy Birthday Nonna!
A rare cousin moment.....close to each other and quiet.
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