*oink *oink

Well.... I just couldn't wait to show my little piggy off. She is tooo cute I know! I saw this costume in an add and the store didn't sell it. So her daddy searched for it until we found it on Ebay!

She seemed to really like it. When you say "cheese" she is starting to pose. My little ham.

I will post more pics later, but for now the picture above will have to do!

"Poop"

We last night Josh taught Mati how to say "poop". It was pretty funny. She would sit there and concentrate and say "pa"..."pop" and we would say poop and she would have this look of deep thought and say "poop". I called my mom and Mati kept telling her poop. My mom was rolling. It was hilarious. So maybe we will work on better words from now on. Its really cool to hear her repeat whatever we say. She tries really hard.

I know I have mentioned my mom has been out of town. I was missing her yesterday so I thought I would take Mati over there after daycare and let her have an oatmeal cookie and then head home. The minute I opened the door she started kicking her feet with excitement. She was disappointed when she realized it was just me and her. I let her eat her cookie and touch all the animals. I got in the fridge for a water and she saw her cheesecake and that was it.... "me..me...num num..me me" so I decided I would take it home and she could have it after her dinner. She started freaking out. She wanted it right then. She started crying tears. so I let her hold it on the way home...3 minutes.. she had her mouth on the top like she was trying to bite into the foil top, She cried the entire way home holding her favorite snack. Once we got home I took it and set it on the car so I could get her out. She started freaking out until she could see it again. The minute we walked in I put her in her high chair and got a spoon. She snickered with excitement at the thought of getting her cheesecake. It was so cute.

At dinner time she had chicken and lima beans with us. She didn't really care for the corn but loved the other. We had lots of walking time since I had given her a bath before Josh got home. She walked back and forth in the living room. By 8 she was out! She got up in the middle of the night, I think her legs were cramping.

Ohh well..hopefully a repeat of last night tonight. 2 Days until my Bday....I am so ready to be pampered...

Laughter

Our home is full of so much love and tons of laughter! Every week it just gets better and every moment just gets sweeter. I am truely thankful for everything I have been given!

Last week I was suddenly bitten by the baby bug. I think its because Mati is walking and getting more independent. She likes to do her own thing more than I like, but I know this is the way things go. Although I have been bitten I think we will enjoy her a little longer without adding to the mix. I had a dream last night about a baby boy, and I left him at home. I just completely forgot him. It was very weird. So maybe this is my mind telling me ~ not yet! So I am just hanging out and soaking up my one on one time with Mati. We need to wait until Josh is at least taking his CPA.

This past weekend daddy was practically no where in sight. For the past week we have only seen him at the dinner table. Mati and I had huge amounts of mommy and Mati time. We played, took walks, and attempted at Mati's first tea party. She would put the cup over her mouth and make noises into it. She also liked putting her little danishes in her cup. Ohh well I am sure it won't be to long before she is begging to do it again..lol.. She also had the worst stomach issues this past weekend. It was horrible. I resulted in call Texas Children's where they informed me no big whoop. So... I am hoping it gets back on track. Anytime we left the house I just prayed she didn't go to the bathroom. Moving on..

Josh and I have splurging on sweets this past weekend...BBQ....AHHH!! He informed me last night that its chicken every night this week. Here we go!

My birthday is Thursday and I am pretty excited. I kind of wanted a "pamper me " theme..lol...massage...nails..toes...hair... girl stuff. I am getting my hair done on Friday and I am trying something a little different I think. I hope Josh likes it, it will be quite different.

I also purchased Miss Mati moo's Halloween costume. Its freakin adorable. I know after this year she will have an opinion about what she wants to be so I am savoring this one!

Dinner time with Mati...

So tonight was particularly interesting at the dinner table - mommy normally always gets stuck feeding Mati, while daddy just enjoys his dinner. Tonight, daddy offered to feed her (we ended up switching off) until Mati decided she would take over!

Here is a short clip - sooooo cute!

When you tell her to say cheese, she smiles this big grin....

...she waits until we aren't looking and then sneaks into Baxter's room - here she is even closing it behind as if we wouldn't notice...

she got caught!

Fried Chicken and Grey's Anatomy..

Yeah!!! Its Friday! Ok now that I got that over with!

Yesterday was a mad house around here, but things got taken care and I headed home! I finally finished up laundry from last weekend and headed out for my dad's. My sister headed over with her kido's and she picked up some chicken. It has been a while since we had chicken and my mouth was watering the minute she walked in the door. Mati showed them her mad walking skills! She such a blessing. I know I have mentioned her and her baby stroller but it is so funny to watch her maneuver that thing. She thinks she needs it to walk long distances. It hilarious to see her coming around the corner like she is on a mission..turning it and pushing it the way it needs to go. She really has an attitude with it! When I picked her up from daycare the teachers were discussing how many words Mati says and they told me they were asking her what her puppies name was and they said she would tell them something every time like she was answering them.

Anyone who has been to my parents house it is quiet obvious that my dad is a hunter. From mounted fish to a huge stuffed bear he has it all. Deer all types.. Mati thinks she needs to pet them. She will point until someone takes her to touch all of them on the nose. One by one we walk around and let her touch. Sometimes we have to make 2 rounds. She calls them baby or puppy an we always correct her but it doesn't stick. Mati also has 2 treats at my moms house ...oatmeal creme cookies and jello with cheesecake on the bottom. She looks forward to both. As soon at she spots the container with the cookies she will point and say " me ..me...me" so of course she gets one every time. I usually hang out at my parents house until Josh gets home so Mati normally eats dinner over there... After dinner she knows to expect her cheesecake. She doesn't want you to take a bite..it is hers only. Its her treat. Even if she is full from dinner she will indulge herself!

So Grey's last night was excellent. I was very happy with the season premiere, it was super intense..Bring on the season!

I have been shopping online for Mati's fall wardrobe. Its amazing how carried away I can get. I love love love Gymboree! I have found some really funky tights! Oh well!

I have a bow to make this weekend and Josh has to study...man we have some plans. Sometimes I tell myself we aren't as boring as it sounds..the I respond...yes we are! ohh well...I plan on hitting the gym and the diet hard over the next couple weeks! March of Dime and a Texans Event all in the same month! Not to mention someone is going to be a birthday girl next week! That's right mamma's having a birthday!

Have great weekend!

Wishing it was Friday

Wednesday...the middle of the week: Hump day some call it...but I just want it over with already. I have the worst allergy/ sinus crap going on and I just wish it would freakin go away!

I guess I will back track from the weekend~

Friday Josh took the day off so he could finally finish his toy shelves...Its pretty neat. The bottom opens up to a ton of space to throw her toys in and I am able to neatly put some on the shelves for decor reasons. I can't wait to get the window seat cushion, valance, and rug in there. The pictures on the wall will be just finger paint pictures of the weather at different times that we will frame. I am going to put some rain boots on the wall for some storage (little things) colors...paper... and an umbrella open hanging from the ceiling with clear beading attached to look like rain drops! So much to do and so little time to do it in. Anyways..Josh worked on his shelf while Mati and I played. Then we had a lazy night and just had some family time!

Saturday we spent the morning lounging...I got pancakes which made my day and I cleaned a little bit. That afternoon we went to my mom and dads and had some family time with my brother and his wife. Mati would really take steps to Ashley more than anyone. After leaving there we headed to the grocery store and ran a few errands.

Sunday was church and after Josh and I literally laid on the couch for 3 hours. We napped, watched a little Law and Order, played with Mati. After feeling like a bum, I decided to wash my car and feel like I did something...cleaned house and crashed!

Monday was nothing less than hectic. My boss was playing in a golf tournament and my driver was at home sick. So i was building pallets..cleaning for the sales rep that was coming in from out of town and just trying to keep my sanity.

Yesterday I went home with the worst sinus pressure....today I just trying to make it!

Mati has such a funny personality. She loves loves loves to dance and she loves her babies stroller. She is walking more and more everyday but she loves to walk behind her stroller. Her daddy calls it her walker..lol...this morning as I was getting ready she came from the kitchen and would play the music over and over again to dance and watch me dance with her. She said her teachers name at school yesterday and I can't say I am surprised. I miss her so much through out the day but its so nice to watch her video of her shaking her booty. Last night she also had her first french fry and she loved it. She doesn't really take food from us and eat it, but last night she ate my last 2 fries. Her daddy said "of course she likes fries".. They are her mommies weakness!

Steps...Playroom...P90X Grad

Well Josh, or should I say "Bob the Builder" finally finished his built in toychest & shelves in Mati's playroom, and I have to say that I'm pretty impressed - I didn't think he had it in him! I remember looking at it after the first day and it was still under construction - I was like, it's not as pretty as I thought it would be...he assured me it would look good; skeptical I let him finish...It really turned out great - you would think we hired a carpenter!

...This weekend, Miss Mati started taking steps! Toward the end of last week, we were in her room and she took 12 steps to mommy (ofcoarse daddy wasn't there to see it), but after that - it ceased! They would say she was taking steps at daycare, but after that one night, she would just stand there until she dropped down to her knees and took off crawling! However, this Saturday and Sunday she turned it up a knotch - 2 steps here, 3 steps there...from toy to toy, couch to toy, mommy to daddy; she was getting to where we could just set her down (standing up) and leave her and she would just naturally walk to whatever was closest...here is a little video of her in her playroom - she had to shake her booty to get warmed up, but I hope you all enjoy!

...And last week marked the end of Josh's 90 day journey - he is now a P90X grad! Congratulations - he begged me to let him post before and after results for everyone to see...

Finally Friday

So yesterday I was being a little dramatic and on my soap box a little bit. I had a horrbile day and I don't think it could have gotten much worse. Thankfully its over and I don't want to rehash it!

Mati is headed to the Dr. today. Hopefully she gets some antibiotics and they will knock out her cold/ flu like symptoms. I would bet money she has double ear infections, but we will see. Poor baby! She literally whines all night. So we are a little tired. I hate that anytime I say that..A middle aged woman anywhere will say "Welcome to Parenthood" ...geez..shut up lady! Anyways...hopefully our little pumpkin feels better so we can all get some sleep!

Today is Friday and I am super pumped. We have no plans, and thats the way I like it! None what so ever! I will do some laundry, clean house, wash my car, lounge. ahhhh! I wish I could be there already. Josh has school work to do so Mati and me will disappear for a few hours and let him focus. She surprises me everyday with new words she is repeating. I manage to get all sappy when I start thinking about the little baby that entered this crazy world and the crazy toodler she has become. I learning to not let it all fly by.I hope to post some pictures this weekend!

Why me?

SERIOUSLY? Am I being punished God?

12 Steps

My Mati Moo is finally attempting to walk!!!! She took 12 steps last night...and then some more. When we went to get her on video..(note to self) we waited to long and she was tired. Oh well it was just an awesome feeling. Her steps before last night were more than one person coaxing her and she took a few steps. Yesterday she was standing in her room and I knelt in front of her and she just continued to take steps until she finally toppled over. My sweet baby is walking!!!!

Another funny story...yesterday when I picked her up from daycare they told me that Mati refused her nap. They said she would stand in her crib yell at them in her jibber jabber and throw her binky. She told me she couldn't tell me how many times she had to pick it up. When she would give it back to her Mati will scream at the top of her lungs. So, I was thinking cool...she will sleep good tonight. WRONG! Every hour at least 1 time and sometimes 2 times she would wake up crying. It was a crazy night and we are freaking tired. Hopefully tonight is a good night and whatever was bothering her is gone!

She was in an okay mood this morning playing with keys and saying "keys" on the kitchen floor..She amazes me everyday! The word mama never gets old and sometimes I am lucky enough to hear "my mama"...I really hope that feeling never fades.

On another note..I have got to stop reading sad blogs..they are really starting to get to me. Example: I read a blog dedicated to Madelyn Sphor. She passed away at 18 months old and her mothers words and are tear jerking in every post. They make me want to run to Mati every day after work like she could just disappear. So....note to self...STOP!

Hope you all have great day and hopefully I can post a video tonight of my little walker!

Eyes....Nose..

Lately we have been working on Miss Mati's body parts...her learning them that is.... After reading a "blog friends" blog I started singing "head, shoulders, knee's, and toe's"..she likes the singing part, but doesn't seem to get it. Yesterday when I picked her up from daycare her teacher told me she had been saying "eyes....nose"..since I hadn't heard this for myself I smiled and doubted what she was telling me...shame shame...We got home and played for a bit. While Mati was taking her bath she picked up her hippo...looked him in the face and said..."eyes"..I was floored..so I asked her "where his eyes were?" She ignored me so I pointed to his eyes...her eyes....my eyes...She says it plain as day. There is no misinterpretation "eyes" is "eyes". She also said nose this morning. She hasn't put where there are and what the are called together yet, but I am glad she is picking it up. When I picked her up they said she was also standing there saying "num num ...juice".. I looked at the lady like helloo....she is thirsty! She isn't walking, she has taken steps but nothing too major. She is happy where she is, and she gets into enough.

I am still working on getting my house back together. I had no idea it would be so much work. I didn't get dressed dressed the entire weekend. I will say I am tired already and its only Tuesday. I am hoping to get the rest done by the weekend so I can just do my usual weekend work. I have been dying to wash my car. Ohh well we will see.

Rockin out to Josh Groban

It's and early Friday and I am rocking out to "When you say you love me" by Josh Groban...hmmm his voice is amazing.....yummy..if only guys really thought like this or should I say MY guy! *smack....back to reality! This has been a crazy crazy week! My house is covered in dust..its horrible..BUT my floors look amazing...absolutely amazing....we have been missing out! Mati's playroom is also coming together. Her daddy got it all painted and will start working on her wall toy shelf...lol.. Mommy gets to do the area rug and get the material for the poka dot curtains...I can't wait to post some pic's. This room is super creative and I am giving all the credit to the person that put it in the kids and playroom book! They deserve it!

This past week was my last week of teaching my water aerobics class. It was fun, but mamma needs a break. Its going to be the first time in 2 1/2 months that I get my Tuesday and Thursday nights all to myself! Whatever will I do with myself? I think lots and lots of play time with my favorite girl.

We have been staying at my parents house with the floors getting put in, and I woke up to a 1 year old stuffing her binky in my mouth at 4 am.. saying "mama"..."mama"...and she was literally just trying her hardest to put it in my mouth. We have also been teaching her what the monkey says...oooooo aaaaaa she has the oooo part but not the other half..ohh well atleast she is trying. She has been picking up a slew of words and trying to mimic what you are saying...she says juice, keys, kiss, and last night I told her it was time to get dressed and he said essed...she still says ssess for glasses...and she trys to put them in her hair now. If she finds a ponytail holder or a bow she will place it on top of her head.. we tell her she looks so pretty..lol..

I am looking forward to a great weekend with lots of pics..

Close of Summer and Whole Milk

Well last weekend was officially the last weekend of Summer. I had a great weekend with Family.

Friday Josh and I went up to the outlets at 290. I got to splurge and get myself some new clothes. Thank God! Mati is getting in her top two middle teeth. She already got the ones on the outside so her mouth will be looking a little more normal now..She has never had the explosive diarrhea with teething unil now.. example:....once we got home from shopping we decided to pick up some Central Texas..I told Josh I would wait in the parking lot with Mati while he ran in, she had gotten fussy from the ride so I pick her in the floorboard in front of me and let her play. I noticed a little grunting, but since were less than 5 minutes from home I decided I would wait to change her until we got home. Yeah Right! I look down and noticed an explosion of crap on the floor mat and all over the back of her clothes. So I am trying to strip her...and she wants to be held..she is screaming..ahhh I get crap all over me. It takes me s few minutes to stop laughing..I try to figure out some kind of damage control. Thank God I had her sheet and blanket from daycare. I stripped her down..I am also standing in the parking lot barefoot...with my naked baby. What a sight...people would walk by and just smile like it was the most normal thing.... of course Josh walks out just as I am done and he just laughs. My sister met us at our house and watched Mati while we went and worked out. I was sore for 2 days after that workout.

Saturday Josh torn my house apart. We are getting new floors put in the week. I am pretty excited about that. Josh is also starting Mati's playroom this week. Its an "all weather playroom" featuring rain...sunshine...snow...all that!The walls are painted a light blue with the ceiling a darker blue with clouds. I will post pick when it's completed! I had to run to the office and some errands. So Josh cut some grass while mommy picked Mati moo up and we went and bought a bday gift for Ms. Lilly who was turning 2. We had a blast at the party although we had to leave early to meet my brother and his wife. We met up at the Sugarland town center. They had a marching band playing... and people were crowded around in lawn chairs..it was pretty neat. We ate at Escalantes and brought our little monster home. Mati also started on whole milk.. she seems to like it. I will start the sippy cups next week..I have bought every kind and tried to try her our on them, and I get nothing. She doesn't get the concept she is suppose to suck..so I got one with a nipple and she just bites it....suggestions are welcome!

Sunday we had church in the morning and headed over to Josh's dads for some family time. Mati played and had great time with her great grandparents. Sunday night I tried to piece my house back together and start some laundry so I could enjoy my actual day off. We rented a movie and just had some us time.

Monday..Josh took off to the Gym..surprise surprise...We headed to my moms for lunch and just relaxed with family. After everyone left Mati fell asleep so my parents watched her so we could go get some groceries and pick up the paint for her play room. Once we got home it was a mad dash to put away nick nacks and decor. My house looks barren and cluttered all at the same time. Ohh well...Josh only works today of this week so he can supervise the floors and work in Mati's playroom.... Oh the life! Off to work I must go!

A great week~

It has been an awesome week...full of family time and large doses of laughter.

Monday was a little crazy. Josh has school practically all night so..its just Mati and mommy. We hung out and played until Mati couldn't keep her eyes open anymore and she crashed...I got to snuggle up in my bed alone and read "The Time Travelers Wife"...ahhh it was sooo good!

Tuesday started early...6am'er and I wa pretty tired. I lasted though. Got off at 2 and headed home instead of the daycare...I went home and finished my book and picked up Mati by 3. When I picked her up I decided to run and grab some tots and a drink from Sonic...I knew we would have a later dinner due to water aerobics...once the food was in the car Mati cried and continued to say " mama ...num num....mama...num num.....she was hungry..I felt like a horrible mommy for the 5 minutes it took to get home..ahh...and I was livid at the daycare...it was only 3 and Mati shouldn't be that hungry...so needless to say I discussed this the next morning...back track...Josh made dinner and and I gave Mati her bath and laid her down so he could relax a little bit.... I did laundry...he worked out...


Wednesday...was a great day....I picked up Mati after work and we went by my mom's...my dad went and got KFC grilled since Josh didn't leave work until 6...I ate with them and left to go home and give Mati her bath. I made Josh dinner and cleaned the kitchen...then we had some family time...all 3 of us sat on the couch and played... Mati got super jelous of Josh sitting so close so she would stand in between us..hilarious... so he would get close and kiss me and she got so upset...she would push his face away from mine and let him know she didn't want him near me...sooo funny. She was really entertaining us...so...down by her usual 8 and it was time to relax...my house was clean...laundry done...so Josh and I got stuff ready for this morning and crawled in bed and watched tv...something we don't get t do that often...we were out by 9...it was soo nice so I think we are planning on that more often or at least I am....

Thursday is an order day...lots to do... so...I will have to share more later! Adios!

Madi's Party Pics

Ok all, here are some of them... If you want to view a slideshow of all the pics, click on the photo and while in PhotoBook, feel free to use our Guest password: Madelyne. Enjoy!











...The kids really enjoyed the inflatable water gun!



...the little ones got to go on a train ride!



...sweet tooth anyone!



...Mati's blinged out converse!












...she loves to feed us!



...calling her friends to tell them what a great time she had!





...she's had enough!



...ok, thank you by-by...muah!

Little Things

Mati's personality has really been shining lately. She has morphed into my little toddler...

This past weekend we went grocery shopping and Mati would turn around and grab groceries out of the shopping cart and toss them on the ground...... She wouldn't laugh at the fact she threw something down....she would laugh at us when we had to bend down and pick them up.....these huge belly laughs!!! I love those....

Lately its been harder and harder to keep her quite in church...especially if people behind us are egging her on and entertaining her.... she will constantly pull her bow out of her hair and laugh... She waits for me to grab her hand.... She will stare straight ahead..and slowly bring her hand up to her bow...she burst into laughter the minute I grab her arm.

She has also learned how to unroll the toilet paper. Everything is so funny to her and I can't keep a straight face with those beautiful blue eyes watching me.

Mati has a routine when she is in the kitchen. She will attempt at opening every cabinet one by one... We have locks on them so she is denied. She will peer into the little crack to try and see what's inside..It's so cute watching her go from door to door...just hoping one will open.

Last weekend we went shopping and to entertain her in her stroller we would give her ..her baby doll. Oh how she loves being a little mommy....she rocks her baby...holds it tight..she also..shakes it from side to side like she is shushing it...she kisses her and offers her the binky. Occasionally she will throw the doll to the side and Josh and I will have to pick it up in whatever aisle we are in, but we both agree its worth picking up just to watch her love on her baby.

Mati is a very sweet baby as well...She loves to love on you...she gives hugs and softly rubs your back. Those moments are what its all about.