The Tables Have Been Turned

I found a while back that reverse psychology worked pretty well on Hayden with things like smiling for pictures and getting hugs and kisses. But I never had any idea that my 3 year old would turn the tables on me. As I'm sitting on his bed having a talk with him about how he was acting, he points his finger at me and says "Mommy, don't you laugh. Don't you smile!" How could I not? My mommy cred was shot.

This last week has been filled to the brim with activities. We have also had my cousins staying with us and that means that Hayden has followed them around every step. It also means that he's not listening to me like he usually does. So last night he was hitting Lillie while she was sitting next to him in the back seat of the truck. He has learned to like her reactions because she is so animated and dramatic. So after a couple of warnings I pulled the truck over and spanked him. After a few tears he was back to picking on Lillie. When I told him to stop he said to me, "pull the truck over, Mommy. I want a spanking!" Again, I started laughing. Darn it! I'm ready for next week. There isn't much on the calender so hopefully some down time will help.

My Baby Boy is Almost 3!!

We took Hayden for his three year pics the other day when we did Reagan's 3 month pictures. I can't believe that my baby boy is going to be 3 in a little less than a month. It seems like just yesterday he was a little baby in my arms depending on me for everything. Now he tells me what he wants and doesn't want and with so much confidence. I am so proud of the little man he is becoming. He is polite and always smiles. He's quite tall for his age, but still so skinny that I have to cinch up his pants to keep them from falling off. We have made it to this point far faster than I realized and I know he will be graduating before I can blink twice. Or at least it seems that way.

His own little "isms"

I have said all along that I can't wait for Hayden to start talking. It has been so fun to watch him progress from two to three word sentences to much more complex expressions that always seem to have us laughing. So, for your enjoyment I thought I would share some of Hayden's little sayings, in the hopes that you too will be in stitches.

"I hurt me." He says this anytime he has a boo-boo!

"I feed hooses and goats" Repeated at least 14 times in the car ride home... EVERYDAY

"Mommy, Daddy tired" He told me yesterday. "what is daddy tired of?" Hayden: "feeding hooses and goats". Daddy has been feeding the animals while I have been recovering from having Reagan. Daddy claims he didn't say this, but you know what parrots little kiddos are.

Before Reagan was born: "Sister hurry up. Come play monster trucks."

At Christmas time: "Happy day Jesus!" I love this because he was singing it over and over!

This all reminds me that I need to start writing it down because I know there have been other sayings that are just so cute and I don't want to forget any of them. So stay tuned, there will probably be a follow up to Hayden's little sayings.

A Chip off the Old Engine Block

Since the day Hayden was born, there was never a doubt that he was Craig's son. He looked like a Mini-Me of Craig. People who don't know my husband say he looks like me, but as soon as they meet Craig, they say "oh, nevermind." Really? I'm in there somewhere!!

Lately, however, Hayden has become more like Craig than I realized was possible. Craig is a sort of car enthusiast. His favorite is the Ford Mustang. We all like them, but only Craig can tell you what year simply by looking at the headlight, turn signal or grill. I'm not talking about telling the difference between an 80's mustang and a 90's mustang. I'm talking about "that's a 1967 fastback Boss 302". Well, it seems, that Hayden has inherited Craig's love for the mustang. So far he knows a 90's to current mustang from at least a 100 ft away and can even point one out in a parking lot as we have passed by at 50mph! One NIGHT he saw the tail lights of a yellow mustang and said "momma, mustang!" How does that kiddo know that? Maybe some day he will grow up and be an engineer for Ford Mortor Company. I hope that means that I finally will get one for myself!

Let me tell you a little about him...

I am so proud of my son and I just want to share a little about him. A little about what makes him tick. As if I really know what it is that makes him tick, but I would like to think that, as his mother, I know him pretty well. I just think he's so cute. He is always loving and willing to give a kiss to you no matter what. He will reach up and kiss my arm when I'm changing his diaper, just because. He gives hugs and kisses to his dog, Porter. He has the sweetest soul ever, yet at the same time can throw a mean temper. I get so mad at myself when I get frustrated at his temper, but I have to understand that it's got to be frustrating to him to not be able to fully communicate his wants or needs. I can see the frustration when he thinks we don't understand him. I'm sure that will get better in time, but I also know that's simply because he's almost a two year old.

His favorite movie has become Cars. I knew it was inevitable considering his father's love for cars, but I had no idea that the child who only mildly paid attention to television, would love to watch the movie non-stop. It's the first word out of his mouth in the morning and, if I allowed it, he would watch it 24/7.

This morning he took my glass to the refrigerator ice/water dispenser and said "juice". I wish it dispensed juice too. That's a great idea! He loves V8 juice, but won't eat his vegetables. He loves fruit; I think he gets that from me. Chicken and tortillas are great to him. And don't forget Cheese and Yogurt.

He's growing faster than I imagined and in one week and one day he will be two years old. It's unbelievable how fast that time has gone by. Before I know it, he'll be getting calls from girls and discussing which college he will be going to. I will try my hardest not to put any suggestions as to where I think he should go (of course, that may be easier said than done). I just want him to be happy in life. I want him to walk his own path, not ours.

Hayden at 11 days

Hayden Now with his new Birthday Bike!!