My Baby

My Riley turned 5 today. I feel like it was yesterday when he was born. I remember waiting for him to come. I just wanted my baby! Little did I know I was getting the best boy in the world. Riley was the best baby and has become a boy I can really be proud of. He is and always has been my gentle giant. He is always the biggest kid, but always the kindest. Many women have told me that they hope their daughters date a guy like Riley when they are older. He is smart and funny and very talented. I love my boy and wouldn't trade him for the world. He is my little angel and I hope he knows how precious he is and always be to me. I look forward to seeing what kind of man he becomes. Happy Birthday baby!

Parenting Study

I got an interesting flyer from Riley's school. I guess U of M is holding a study about how parents and their children talk to each other. If I participated in the study I would bring home a recorder and have to have it on for three full days. They said that if you thought you wanted to participate and then chose to not, you could delete the recordings. No questions asked.
I have been struggling with Riley lately because he has been yelling at me a lot and is not being very obedient so I get frustrated and being yelling because it seems like that is the only way to get him moving. I think I might participate. I would be curious to see if someone had input on how to help Riley. I don't know if he yells because I yell, or vice versa. I feel like it is the age old question of which came first: the chicken or the egg. Would you participate?

A Royal Wedding

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love all things girlie and beautiful. A fairytale wedding is no exception. I am not a die hard. I didn't wake up too early, but I did make a hat and attended a royal wedding party at the home of a friend and ate cucumber sandwiches and scones and soaked up every beautiful detail. I loved her dress. Someone mentioned that she looked a lot like Grace Kelly. What do you think?

I loved all of the pomp and circumstance that accompanies a royal wedding. I hope they make it. I hope they have a happy ending to such a beautiful beginning. What did you all think?

Peace

I am sitting here in my quiet house. Reid is napping and Riley is at school. I am chowing on some Easter candy that I am supposed to bring to Riley's school and looking out at a snowy world. UGH!!! Yes! I said snow! I am over the crappyness of the weather here in Michigan. Anyways... It is nice to have peace and quiet every once in a while. I wish Chris was here to enjoy it with me.

New Toy

I usually buy toys for the boys but I found one for me. It is a microplane. I LOVE IT!! I cooked an Asian dish that called for ginger. I usually hate mincing ginger but this little beauty made it super easy. I can't wait to make and orange roll recipe that my friend has and make something with lemon zest. If you don't have one, get one. They are awesome.

My Little Patient

Yesterday was the big day for Reid. We got a call for the time of his surgery on Monday. They told us that he could eat no later than 6am and no fluids after 10am and his surgery would be at 1pm. I was worried about him not being able to have food and milk but of course he did awesome. They called us back really quick and we had to change him into a little gown. It tied in the back and his little diaper was hanging out of the back and he was walking around like that with his little socks on. Everyone was talking about how cute he was. I wish I took my camera so you all could have seen how cute he looked. He did so good. The doctors usually give little kids medicine to make them not freak out when the doctors take them away but we thought Reid would do good. He didn't even fuss when they walked him away. He is the best baby ever. The procedure lasted about 30 minutes and the doctor came out to tell us when he was done. We were called back when he was awake in recovery and he was drinking a juice bottle. He cried on and off while were were in recovery but when we got in the car he fell right asleep and slept for two hours. His ears are a little bloody but he is acting well.

I love my baby so much. I love that he has such a sweet disposition and everyone loves him. Thanks for you thoughts and prayers.

Reid's Ears

Reid has had chronic ear infections for a while now. I think his doctor said that he has had 5 since May. We finally got a referral for an ENT doctor for tubes to be put in. We saw the doctor today and he had an opening on Tuesday the 11th. It makes me sad that my baby has to get a little surgery, even though I know it isn't a big deal at all. I hope it helps my little guy. Keep us in your prayers.