Warm Weather!!

I am a very happy camper!! Lots of play time outside!!!

Mr Independent

My little guy is now showing more and more signs of Independence. I feel like if he could say "where are the car keys" he would. I am pleased with his sudden need of independence it just makes me a tad sad at the same time. Here are some examples of what he is up to these days.

1- Eating on his own. I am a slight control freak and have enjoyed the days of little messes because I can spoon feed him. NOT ANY MORE!! He is starting to demand to eat on his own. He can even use a spoon to feed himself yogurt.

2- Opening doors. Yep, he knows all the doors that don't close properly and can open most of them!

3- I tell him "time to get in our high chair" he walks right on over and waits for me. Same with "Let's change our diaper" he waits for me at the changing table or "Let's take a bath" he walks right into the bathroom- no assistance needed from mommy (sniff sniff)

4- Today he asked for some grapes. So I cut them up and put them in a bowl. Not thinking (all the way through) which child I was giving these to I handed him the bowl in the middle of the kitchen. By the time I realized I had not handed them to Lawson, Wes had walked with the bowl to the den (without spilling). Sat the bowl on the floor, sat himself down and was eating his snack like a big boy!! Luckily he sat there long enough for me to get a picture.

(I think I should of called him Shoeless Joe, he is always missing a shoe or sock)

I guess that is it for now. I just wanted to document these moments, because before I know it he will be asking for the car keys and I want to remember this time when he was just starting to get his independence!

Snow Day - AGAIN!

March 2nd and we have snow...again. If I sound a little unexcited it is because on Friday it was 65 degrees and I was anticipating spring days ahead. We really didn't get out in the snow and play. Lawson is like me a "fair weather player." It can't be too hot or too cold. She recalls being too cold during the last snow storm so we played bubbles! Why bubbles? I really don't know why- but that is what we did. Maybe because she is ready for the warm weather too! Wesley was sleeping so he didn't get to experience any snow this time around.

Bubble Time!


Spring is coming we just needed one more snow day!!


Eating snow again!!

Friday Pizza Night

Friday was a wonderful day. We went to the park and had a picnic with the Spesshardts and the Lails. We had such a good time. We all love being outside. The weather was perfect (didn't feel like there was a remote chance of snow 2 days later) and the kids were great! It was a fun time by all. Then that afternoon I finished up one of my big projects I had been working on. We all did the finish dance (made up by yours truly)!! Wes loves to dance now so we take every opportunity to do so. Yes, I look goofy (what's new) and silly but I don't care!

Then it was be part of the "team time". In our house we talk a lot about being part of the "team" so Friday night was lets make homemade pizza!! Lawson just loved this process. Stir, then knead, then roll the bread dough.I love to see the amazement of how loose ingredients becomes something so yummy . I did have to get after her a little bit because my sweetheart tends to think she knows EVERYTHING, and wasn't listening! Wonder where she gets that from?? Besides that little bump we had a great time.






It was the best pizza we have made yet! I think it helped to have such a great helper.

If you are wondering what Wesley was up to while we were cooking. He was doing very manly things...


Also, I should say Lawson got her doll house back on Friday as well. She did an excellent job listening to her dance teacher on Thursday night and listened well at the park on Friday.

TGIF!!

Have a great day!!

Lawson wants a new mommy...

Our conversation today, after I took her doll house away for the 2nd day in a row:

L: I want a new mommy.

M: Why do you want a new mommy? (trying to not be hurt by a 3yr old)

L: Because you are not nice and put me in timeout all the time & take away my doll house (I should state for the record she is not in timeout all the time just 1-2 times a week, maybe)

M: Mommy does that to teach you a lesson, not to be mean.

L: Well, I want Sydney's mom and you can have Sydney.

M: I don't want Sydney, I want you.

L: I want Sydney's mommy because she is nice.

M: Mommy LOVES Lawson and only wants Lawson and you are making me very sad talking this way.

L: (after thinking about it for awhile) Well, you can keep me but don't talk to me for the rest of the day. I am having a bad day!!

What am I to do with that???? Just as soon as I think things are turning the corner (the terrible 3s are over) we hit a wall straight on!! Today in fact she has lost her dollhouse (again) and will not be seeing her dolls for quite some time. Why, because I am mean and take pleasure in taking away things she loves???

No, because we are having BIG issues listening. She doesn't listen to her pre-school teacher, me or her dance teacher. She seems to be in her own little world. The amazing part to me is when we talk about not listening she will say "Mommy, I think I need to read Howard B Wigglebottom Learns to Listen again"

Nope, I don't think that is the solution. I am thinking ears cleaned out, more restrictions, etc. Actually, I really don't know what the solution is. Just be consistent and keep moving forward. Anyone have any suggestions?

The Twin's Visit

Yesterday the twins, Dale and Gale (Lawson's Grammy on the left), came by to visit us. It was so nice to see them both. They are so funny together. Lawson just loved entertaining them both!

Lazy Saturday

Saturday morning we let daddy sleep in. He deserves to sleep in every once in a while! So for a long time we played in the play room. Wes figured out he can climb the chairs. Wonderful


Then we decided to wake up daddy. Wesley was quick to figure out "hey, mommy and daddy's bed is comfortable- I am not moving" He just laid like this for the longest time. It was so funny!


Then Lawson joined in the fun! Do you think daddy is awake now? He might of been awake but still not moving...


See the raise in the sheets to the left? That is daddy...no morning pictures of him or I would be in BIG trouble! But don't these two guys look happy??

Happy Monday

Life here at the Fitts household is great. I have just been extremely busy and I have not had time to post anything. If I told you everything a SAHM was doing as "part-time" work you would think I was still a full-time working mom. My plate is a little bit full but I like the pressure and it makes me not procrastinate like I normally do!!!

My dad sent me these pictures yesterday so I thought I would post them. I have other pictures but need to find time to get them off the camera. Have a great week everyone!

Lawson Talk

Do you think we are ready for another round of Lawson talk??? Remember anything is bound to come out of this little girls mouth. I am just thankful they are not curse words!!!


#1
Why do I have brunette hair, Daddy have brunette hair, Mommy have brunette hair, and Wesley have BLONDE hair?????

#2
L: Mommy I am ready for you to start making another baby and this time can she be a girl?

M: What would her name be? (looking back that was a silly question to ask)

L: Britian (Best friend Charity's daughters name)

M: I think that name is already taken and I don't think I am having any more babies

L: Well, um I don't think she will mind and yes you are!!

M: walking away from that conversation