worries.

If you have known me for any period of time, you will say that I am a worrier, to say the least. I worry about all types of things. I have always worried.

When I first heard in Sunday school that the world would end I was worried sick, literally. I went to the bathroom at church and got sick and cried. I was so worried.

Later in middle school my Grandma Kay gave me these "worry dolls" that you were suppose to tell your worries to and they would keep them.

I worry about family, friends, money, situations out of my control, health, ect, ect, ect. Sometimes if I am not worrying, I actually think to myself, "What do I need to worry about?"

This feeling has only been magnified since becoming a parent. I have a whole new list of things to worry about. I worry about all kinds of things with my boys. Some things I share, some I don't. I worry that if I share them I will worry other people.

I have inherited the worry trait from my dad. He too worries about all things. So it is no surprise he has put it into my head to worry about my blog. Do I tell too much? Who is reading it?

I have already taken some precautions, not saying the name of my town, not showing the front of my house or street...ect. I have also thought about changing my blog to private. But that has been my favorite part about blogging, connecting with new people and re connecting with old friends.

Since I have been home on maternity leave I have been reading the discussions in Mckmama's BlogFrog, and doing some of my own research. As I learn more and figure out more, things will change on my blog.

I have made a mental list of the things I would like to change. Some I know how to do, I just need to find the time and others I need to learn how to accomplish.

For instance, there will be no more right click on my blog.

To go along with this, I need to start uploaded pictures from Flickr or another site that can't be linked to.

I also need to watermark my future photos.

It might be too late for this, but I wish our names weren't posted on our blog. I have found how to change our names to "nicknames" on our blog, but it may be more difficult to change the url.

So don't be surprised if you come back someday and things have changed. It will be one less thing for me to worry about. ;)

smitten.

 

Currently this one is just as busy as can be. 

He continues to avoid his baby brother, however he does interact with him about once per day. 

He is still the strong silent type, but we know he will be talking it up in no time. 

He has become a night owl (wanting to wait until daddy gets home to sleep) and a resistant napper (not wanting to miss one.single.second of action). 

Our darling Dixon has become in love with the movie "Cars." He prefers to hold Lightning as he watches the movie. 

He also loves to read books and point to all of the words and pictures and look at you to hear what they are. 

He nows the letter "D" and says it whenever his diaper is changed, pointing to the "D" on his wall. 

Dixon eats only items that can be dunked in ketchup and baked beans, and waffles of course. 

He will be two in a little over 2 months...how is this possible!?!

Our biggest boy loves to draw and color, usually on his magnadoodle here at home. ;)

Dixon loves to play rough and tumble with daddy and cuddle bug with mommy. 

Our big buddy continues to light up our lives and capture the hearts of all he meets. 

We are smitten.

The GREAT Grandma Patty.

We just love it when Grandma Patty comes over to visit. She just loves babies and loves playing with Dixon even more. Grandma Patty had 4 kids of her own and gushes that when they were all at home was the best years of her life. She reminds me not to wish these young years away. While it is hard not to think of sleepfilled nights with no wubbas, bottles, or diapers, I have to remember that these really are the best years and they will go incredibly fast.

Grandma Patty is a good reminder of this. She values family above all else and she has raised her kids and grandkids to do the same. I have fond memories of sleepovers at Grandma Patty's watching "Dirty Dancing" (at much to young of an age;)), putting on make-up, playing with puzzles and eating grilled cheese.

Now that Grandma Patty has a computer (and a few lessons from Adam) she is able to check the blog! Which she says is the first thing she does!

We love you Grandma Patty and are happy that you can check up on the boys each day! :)


What post would be complete without a picture of Dixon running away from his little brother. Notice Grandma Patty's hand trying to rein him in...How dare we try to get them both in the same picture! ;)

announcing.

*Please note the weight and height mistake from a previous post...I plead insanity.

caption.

squinted eyed, smiley pie.

sir laughs a lot.

silly one.

simply scrumptious.

squeezable.

sleepyhead.

so serious.