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April 24, 2012

We’ve had some things going on around here that I haven’t had a chance to talk about so thought I’d just throw it all into one random post.  Here we go…

Report 1:  We had a little visit from GJ and Daddo last week and Maxwell was in heaven. Daddo came bearing M&Ms so he was an instant hit.  Maxwell still says “Daddo!” whenever I give him an M&M.

Maxwell giving Daddo good night kisses…

He was stuck like glue to “GG” for 2 days.

These two were like peas in a pod…

He tried to work his magic on her too.  First, he kept asking “GG” to do everything with him in his precious little voice.  Second, when we were putting him to bed, he didn’t want to go so he laid his little head down on GJ’s shoulder and snuggled into her!  If it wasn’t for me I think my mom might have stood there and held him all night!  Third, the next morning she took him to school with me and he did NOT want her to put him down.  He was finally bribed with a cracker to get down but then immediately reached his chubby little hands back out for GJ to scoop him up.  It took everything my mom had to walk out the door and leave him there like that.  Talk about pulling at my mom’s heartstrings all weekend!  Needless to say, this is how Maxwell reacted when he got home from school and realized GJ and Daddo had gone back to FL…

Just kidding…sorta.  GJ and Daddo, whenever you guys are ready to move to AL, I’ve got a little boy who’ll be very excited!

Report 2: The house across the street from us got demolished and it was basically the best day of Maxwell’s life.  We had an excavator in action directly across the street from us for 2 days and I heard Maxwell say “truck!” more than 1352 times.  He’s going to be plenty entertained watching the new house go up over the next several months.

Having a little picnic with Susan watching the action…

At the window checking out the excavator tearing down the house…

No more house!

We’ll see what goes up in it’s place!

Report 3:  Maxwell is becoming a Master Gardener.  Not really, but he did “help” me plant a few things last weekend.

I’m trying tomato plants for the first time in my big pots.  Anyone had luck with them before?  I got two varieties – one is a cherry tomato and one is more medium sized like a roma tomato.  I’m keeping very low expectations but am excited to see what happens.  Of course, I might have already messed up before they even had a chance because I realized AFTER I put them in the pots that I got soil that is only to be used with vegetables being grown in the ground, not in pots.  Oh well.  If nothing else it will be a lesson for next year!

See you all tomorrow!

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Celebrations!

April 23, 2012

Happy Monday!  Hope you all had a great weekend.  Before our weekend even began, we had lots to celebrate around here on Friday.  First, Robert passed his test!  3 cheers for Robert!

Second, we’re boot-free!!!  HOORAY!!  We went to the doctor Friday morning and they said that the break in Maxwell’s leg was all healed and we could ditch the boot.  He will likely limp and not walk exactly right for up to 6 weeks due to the tightness of the muscles and ligaments in that leg.  He’s wasn’t so sure about walking Friday but he’s done great all weekend and is now running with barely a limp.  He’ll be back to normal in no time!

Last pic with the boot…

First time wearing his left shoe in 5 weeks!

…and clearly still a little traumatized from the xray room!

Apprehensively standing and taking a few steps…

We are SO glad to have the broken leg ordeal behind us!

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Friday Favorite

April 20, 2012

First, good luck to Robert this morning on his AL Real Estate Sales Person Licensing exam!! He’s on his way to being a bona-fide commercial broker. You’ll do great, Robert!

Second, Do you guys read Darby’s blog? She hasn’t been posting as much lately but I always enjoy seeing pictures of her cute kids when she does. Also, if we ever build a new house, her sister Erika from Urban Grace Interiors will definitely be decorating the whole place!

Darby started a cute line of t-shirts called Honey Bee Tees that she sells online and I ordered two for Maxwell. Darby draws all of the designs and gets them printed onto high-quality tees. I’ve loved them so much I decided to make them this week’s Friday Favorite.

We went for the dump truck…

and the fire engine. No surprise there, right?!

Maxwell is 19 months and we got the size 2. They fit perfectly with room to grow over the summer.

I love how these tees are just cute enough but not too sweet.

Perfect for my sweet-as-pie, rough and tumble little boy! They are a nice, thick cotton (I think they are American Apparel tshirts) and hold up great. She also has adult tshirts and other items like tote bags and water bottles.

Warning – wearing these cute Honey Bee tees might make you just too cool for school…

🙂 Have a great weekend everyone!

See you Monday!

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Superhero

April 19, 2012

We’ve had some pretty scary robberies in our neighborhood lately which doesn’t exactly make me feel safe.  Luckily the police are patrolling big time AND I’ve got superhero Maxwell at home to protect me.

Every good superhero needs arm bands, right?  My superhero is all set with his boot coozie arm bands and a shopping cart to run down the bad guys!

What more does a superhero need to save the world?  Trusty sidekicks, of course!  Nanner and Mr. Moo are riding along in the cart ready to assist when needed!

Feel at peace, dear readers.  Superhero Maxwell is out there keeping this world a safer place!  🙂

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Outings

April 18, 2012

We’ve had some fun outings lately. Well, some of them have been fun. Last weekend we decided to take Maxwell with us to an early dinner at California Pizza Kitchen. Thankfully the place is very kid-friendly so no one was too bothered by his ridiculous behavior. I don’t know what got into him but he was hyped up and did not want to sit still. He didn’t want to sit in the high chair, he didn’t want to sit in the booster seat, he didn’t want to eat any food. At one point he even managed to climb onto the table. Goodness gracious. Needless to say, it wasn’t exactly a relaxing meal for me and Robert. We ended up eating in shifts – I ate while Robert took Maxwell outside and vice versa. Oh well, you win some, you lose some!

Maxwell wasn’t so sure about his first pizza…

He was sure to blow on it in case it was hot…

And then he took the one and only bite of pizza that he had all night.

I swear, I don’t get this kid. What kind of kid doesn’t want to eat pizza?? I give up.

On Sunday afternoon we took a trip to Saks. Thankfully Maxwell was much better behaved. While Robert checked out some shirts, Maxwell and I explored the handbags. He was so excited and just kept yelling Bag! Bag! Bag! at all the shelves.

He then checked out the Tory Burch selection…

and got a little sticker shock! 🙂

After that, Maxwell and I played outside while Robert checked out some clothes in another store (hmmm…why was he shopping and not me?!)

Always an adventure!

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