And it begins...

Up until today, parenthood hasn't been that hard.  Yes it has been exhausting (physically and mentally), a test of our patience, and most of all very rewarding.  However, today was a day where I felt a bit of failure. 

Here is my conversation with Connor in the hallway at school (after reading a LONG note on the back of his daily paper).

Me: Did you listen today?

C: No. (at least he didn't lie!)

Me: Did you hit your friend today?

C: Yes.

Me: Which friend?

C: Madison.

Me: You need to listen to Ms. Brittany and we DO NOT hit anyone. Do you understand?

C: Yes (with a quivering lip)

He was reminded of how he needs to act at school several times tonight.  I'm hoping tomorrow is a better day and I'm hoping he makes better choices.  Parenthood is truly the hardest job out there! (And I've only has this job for 2 years)

Nothing out of the ordinary

This weekend was like just like any other weekend, except the weather was absolutely PERFECT!

Connor took Cooper for a walk Friday evening

Then he laid on the couch and watched Shrek 3 (I had to order it on demand because I couldn't watch Shrek 1 anymore!)

Saturday Matt worked, so we headed over to help Big Daddy with the new play set Connor got for his birthday.

Big Daddy is so patient with Connor, bless his heart

Gigi and I helped by supervising

Saturday after Matt got off work we rode around town with the windows down.  We made a quick stop at the new park by Grandaddy's house and Connor had a blast going down the slide!

After the park, we headed to Cracker Barrel for dinner.  Connor was SO good during dinner, I think the peg game kept him entertained.

Or could it have been the thrill of organization?

Either way, he was good and we were able to enjoy a nice dinner out!

Our Spring Elf

Connor wore his new pajamas and the first words out of Matt's mouth were "He looks like an elf!".  I couldn't stop smiling the whole time he was running around the house. 

Grandaddy is in town and he stopped by to see Connor.  Unfortunately, Connor was on a sugar high from a chocolate chip cookie and was basically bouncing off the walls!  Finally towards the end of the visit he started to calm down.  Then they practiced their ABC's...

Say it isn't so...

Connor has gone exactly 2 full weeks without a potty accident (at home and school) and I couldn't be more proud of him.  Of course he still wears a pull up at nap time and night time, but other than that it's strictly undies.  For a little reward he got to go to Toys R Us and pick out a toy (he picked a bowling set).  Then we headed to Yogurt Mountain for a sweet treat.  All in all, we had a great Saturday morning!

Since he isn't wearing a diaper anymore, his clothes fit a lot looser.  I really have no idea what size shorts he'll wear this summer.

The rest of the weekend was spent relaxing.  Saturday night, Gigi and Big Daddy watched Connor while Matt and I ate at Genghis Grill.  The food is really good, but the wait was unbelievable!  Today Matt and Connor are trying to get over some kind of cold, so it was a very low key day.

Best Buddies

This kid kills me with his organization

Looking at airplanes

He really might have a small case of OCD!  I thought he was going to lose it when Cooper accidentally knocked one off...he started yelling "say sorry Cooper!"

Sweet boy! (side note: his lips/eczema are looking really good lately)

He looks like a big kid more and more everyday!

Off to another work week! (I wonder who thought up the theory of working 5 days and having a 2 day weekend.)

 

Cutest Backpacks

So I've been on the hunt for the last couple months for the perfect backpack for Connor.  The older he gets the less stuff we have to pack for our outings.  I wanted something that was personalized, boyish, and I wanted a zipper. What better place to look other than Etsy?!

After a quick search...Voilà! I found Terri at InspiredByGrands and she couldn't have been more helpful through the entire process.  I, like always, had a list of questions which she patiently answered each one of them.  The turnaround time was quick and the product was even cutier in person!

I order one for Connor, but I couldn't pass up on a girly backpack for sweet Brinkley!

Aren't they so cute

The straps were as cute as the front

Terri also included a cute tissue holder with each backpack (Connor's tissue holder wasn't pink, it had trucks on it...just wanted to clarify)

He hasn't quite figured out how to put it on

He looks like a BIG kid about to go to school (slight tear)

Weekend Recap

Our weekend was so laid back, that Connor didn't change out of his pajamas all weekend!  Matt worked Saturday so Connor and I cleaned the house, watched Shrek and Nemo more time than I can count, and relaxed.  Saturday night we ordered Memphis Pizza Cafe (which was delish) and caught up on our DVR'd shows.

On Sunday, Matt had to work for a couple of hours so Connor and I slept in until 9!  Sleeping until 9 is unheard of in our house these days, apparently Connor was exhausted from cleaning all day (like me). The rest of the day consisted of playing and a nap for Connor.

Clipping his nails (not really)

Chapstick application #1

Chapstick application #200

Nothing better than playing basketball in the foyer!

Sword fight

Our weekend wouldn't be complete without a few meltdowns

Organizing the sprite

He probably lined them up and put them back in the box about 6 times

Matt was teaching Connor how to stack cups, oh the little things in life!

It's Official

We have booked our vacation to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  I couldn't be more excited!  We will be enjoying 4 nights here:

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These two love birds will be joining us on the trip.

The trip is months away, but I am already dreaming about it!