First Day of Daycare

Addie had her first day of daycare today.  I didn't know how I was going to get myself and both kids ready by myself, so I already warned work that I may be late.  Addie woke around 5:50 am to eat.  I got her ready and myself ready.  We waited a few minutes then Addie decided it was time to get Colt up.  So we woke him up (unheard of).  Here is Addie waking him up:)

Here are both kids ready to go!

When I dropped Addie off in her class I was all business.  I didn't think about what was happening.  I just told her teacher all the information about her and I felt good about leaving her (because I work there too and know the girls) I didn't shed one tear.  That may sound like I don't have a heart, but I didn't want to cry.

I came to see her about mid-day and she just woke up from a nap.  She was SO happy, talking and cooing to me, it was so sweet...she was telling me about her day:)  She really likes to talk, the teacher even mentioned it.  I think she had a good day, she didn't sleep as much as she usually does with me, but she will adjust in no time.

When I came to pick her up one of the teachers was holding and rocking her.  She was definitely worn out when she got home!  This was one of the easiest nights I've had...since she's been born!

Sweet baby!

2 1/2 on 11/11/11

This little guy will be 3 before we know it!  Colt turned 2 1/2 on 11/11/11.  I was wishing we had someone in the family that had something going on on this unusual day, then it donged on me...Colt will be exactly 2 1/2!  Man time flies. 

We could just eat this little boy up, his demeanor is awesome.  He has had a lot happening in his life lately.  He moved up at school into a bigger classroom and started having actual learning time AND he got a new baby sister. 

As far as school goes, his teacher is very creative, not only does she teach them colors, animals and such, she goes beyond that.  For example, when they were learning about animals, she had all of them bring pictures of their pets to share with the class.  When they learned about doctors and what they do, they had a pretend session on getting a boo boo and doctoring it up.  All the kids had a red mark somewhere on their bodies (a pretend boo boo) with a bandaid on it.  After they completed this they got a certificate as an "Expert in Boo Boo Aid"

 

They also got another "stats" certificate when they pretended like they went to the doctor:

When they learned about the post man, they sent pretend letters to their parents.  So I got a letter from Colt in his box with a "real" stamp.

When they learned about fireman, policeman and the ambulance they got a fireman's hat and a certificate to remind them to call 911 and also listed mom and dad's phone numbers.

It's so cute seeing what all they are learning at school and Colt is really picking it up.  He always gets good reports on his daily report sheet...except once when his teacher said that he was talking a lot and being more of a boy.  In other words he was wild that day...haha.  But for the most part I think he's one of the calmer ones in the class.  His teacher says he always helps clean up and is good about putting everything where it's suppose to go.

I think Colt has adjusted very well with having another child to share the attention in the house.  He has had a lot of attention from his dad, since I have to attend to Addie.  He says he loves his baby Addie, and if I ever say "my baby Addie," he corrects me.  He's already protective over her.  One of his friends got close to her in her bouncer and he went over and put his arms around her and said "my baby Addie."  I actually got a picture:)

Colt has definitely changed since he's moved up at school and since Addie came along.  He's a lot louder and more "boy" than he used to be and he gets in trouble a lot more also.  It also could be the fact that he's growing up too.  He is still the sweetest thing and Josh and I LOVE him to death.  He's so smart and the way he puts his sentences together amazes us.  It's also amazing how he remembers things and loves to play pretend.

I feel a little left out because Josh puts Colt to bed every night (something that I used to do) and they have their little rituals every night.  I wish Josh could write about this but from what I know, they get PJ's on, play, brush teeth, get chocolate milk (I know...bad), then get in bed.  As Colt drinks, Josh will say "the blessing" and thank God for all his family and friends.  They name just about everybody Colt knows and if Josh misses anyone Colt will let him know.  It's so sweet.  Josh has to hold Colt's hand before he goes to sleep because he has a habit of picking his nose while he's in bed which prolongs him going to sleep.  I miss those days of getting Colt to sleep because he's so sweet, he would hug and kiss all over me:)  Now I get it bright and early in the morning when he comes in our room.  He always comes to my side of the bed and asks to get up.  Once he does he says "I want covers."  If only he would sleep later:)  We wouldn't trade these moments with him for the world.

Here are a few things I can remember that he's doing lately/discussions we have had:

I was in his room with Addie the other night and Colt found some black playdough...ugh.  I told Colt that he couldn't play with it in his room that we would have to go to the kitchen to play with it.  He then started saying "I bind my bone" (I find my phone), "I call Daddy."  He found is phone (at this point I didn't know what he was doing.  He takes an old cell phone, puts it to his ear and says "hello, Daddy play with playdough, ok, bye." I said what did Daddy say?  He said "Daddy say we play with playdough in here."  Haha!  I don't think so mister!

Josh was talking to Colt about going tee tee in the potty and told him if he did real good at school that he would get him a big surprise.  Josh asked Colt if he could choose anything he wanted what would it be.  Colt said "Santa."  Clever...Santa brings toys...so lets get Santa!

We were at a friends house one night who have a little 10 month old.  Cold and EJ were in her room, she on the floor and Colt in the glider.  He had several of her books.  He would open one, blab away (read the book)...slam in shut and say "amen."  Then grad the next one, blab away, slam it and say "amen," then on to the next.

He's on the kick of getting his guns in the house (play of course) and going around and saying "shoot, shoot" and wanting either Josh or me to run.  Then he will say "go to jail" and push us in a closet...but then he wants to get in the closet too...I don't like him "shooting" but I guess he's the police, so that's ok??

He has been asking for kisses and hugs a lot lately (probably because Addie gets a lot of my attention).  He says "I want some kiss" to me...gets my heart, after he gets his kiss he'll say "and hug." :)

We love you little buddy...speaking of, if we ever call Colt "buddy," he says "I not buddy, I Colt."  Silly boy!

Halloween 2011

We had a wonderful Halloween this year.  We usually don't go all out for Halloween, so when one of our friends (Mandy) came up with the idea to have our boys (Luke, Canon and Colt) be football players and our girls (Emma Everett, Tera and Addie) be cheerleaders, it made it that much simpler AND so cute!! 

Our first Fall party was at the park in our neighborhood.  Since Josh was still in the middle of football, he wasn't able to go, but I decided that I would try to take both kids on my own for the first time.  It went great!  Addie slept in the baby bjorn the whole time and Colt stayed right by my side (such a good boy).  I got a couple of pictures:)  He loved the hayride and thought it was so cool that we passed by our house. 

Here is Colt playing with the little scarecrows they had stuck in the hay bales.

The hay ride...he really did like it!



When it was time to go, I told Colt he could ride up front with me (since our house was just down the street).  While I was getting all the stuff in the car and finally got to see what Colt was doing, this is what I found.  What a good boy!

Colt had also had a little party at school with all his classmates.  It's so funny watching all these 2 year olds together.  They looked so cute!

From left to right - Preston, William, Mia, Presley, Colt and Gracie (Sam is missing)

It is a tradition to take pictures of all our friends kids together.  Since we couldn't all get together on the same day, we had 2 photo shoots.

First photo shoot:

We only got a few pictures of Colt...he was NOT into this!

Left to right: Addie, Colt, Collins and Harper

Leslie made Harper's owl outfit (except the hat).  So cute!

KK also came in town and helped us a lot!!  Love this picture with Ryder!

Rebecca and Ryder

KK and Addie

Kinley...cutest pig I've ever seen!

These kids were EVERYWHERE!  They did NOT want to cooperate but I did get this cute shot of both of them.  Ava was suppose to be a witch, but refused to put on her dress and hat.

Collins and Kinley...they stared at each other for quite some time.

Julia...she eventually started running around with the other kids.

And this is what they did...Alex, Julia and Colt.

Jordan decided that he would put Ava's witch hat to use:)

C-ya!!

They were so funny running around...at least they had a good time!

Second Photo Shoot:

Ok, here are all the other football players and cheerleaders.  This was a little more successful with the Toddlers...because we bribed them with candy!

Football players - Canon, Luke and Colt.  Cheerleaders - Tera, Emma Everett and Addie

One of the boys got close to Addie and Colt came to the rescue saying "my baby Addie" and "saved" her.  So sweet.

Bahaha!

Tera, Emma Everett and Addie

Halloween night we went to the Moss's house down the street to hand out candy and trick-or-treat.  This has become a yearly tradition and is a lot of fun!  The boys went around just our part of the neighborhood in the wagon and after that we just hung out and ate.

Our cheerleaders:

Ryder

Josh with Addie

We were pooped afterwards.  Colt slept until 8 the next morning...unheard of...and Addie only woke up once!