Happy Birthday

Well I have finally turned 21. YAY! Last week was my birthday and it was so much fun! It all started when I woke up and went down stairs to make my morning coffee. As I was walking down stairs I noticed printer paper all over the carpet. I didn’t have my contacts or glasses on so at first I had no idea there was writing on them. So when I opened the fridge to grab my cream for my coffee there was a piece of paper in the fridge and it said “Happy 21st Birthday.” I finally went back upstairs to grab my glasses and went around the house collecting my Birthday papers from various places. There were a total of 21 pieces of paper and all of them wishing me a happy birthday that my Nana had made through out the night from her, James, Brock, Alyvia, and the cats. It was the neatest thing ever and was the perfect start to my day.

I then took the kids to school where Brock announced to his class that it was my birthday. So before I left I had about fifteen three year olds all shouting “Happy Birthday Brock’s Mom!!” It made me feel even more special and as I was walking out I looked back in and Brock was just beaming with pride at me!!!

The day went by pretty fast with my coworkers all wishing me happy birthday and my boss taking me out to lunch but what topped it all off was James had sent me these gorgeous flowers that arrived right after lunch time. I don’t get flowers often so when I do it makes it even more special to me! Anyways, we ended the day by having a small family dinner at Olive Garden and when the waiters sang me Happy Birthday Brock got to blow out my candle. He was so happy for me! Thank you to everyone who called to wish me a happy birthday!!

Now onto other news, Alyvia is now sitting up longer and playing with her toys. I uploaded some pictures onto our photo bucket. Brock loves that she is more active because now they are playing more together. She grabs everything within reach or puts her hands out and Brock gives up his toys to her! Never in a million years did we think he would not mind her taking over his toys LOL. Everyday she is getting one step closer to crawling. Brock is always showing her and Aly kicks those legs like crazy trying to copy him. She absolutely adores him and lately when she gets into a fussy mood he is always there to cheer her up usually by dancing or making funny faces and she immediately starts giggling.

Brock has become more independent then ever. When he wakes in the morning he immediately goes potty and then goes and gets dressed and puts his clothes in his laundry basket. One of us is usually awake and already down stairs but if not he will come into our room and wake us up to go down stairs with him. He gets himself his milk (which is already poured in a cup in the fridge) and grabs a pop tart and asks to watch cartoons.

He’s into that stage where he likes to help with the household chores and do anything that mommy or daddy does. He’s been sweeping the kitchen and helping with dishes, gathering clothes for laundry and trying his hardest to learn to make his bed. He’s even been helping us get Alyvia changed and dressed now. Lately his favorite words are “yes sir and no sir” and “may I do this” or “may I do that”. His new favorite cartoon character is Batman and Sponge Bob and he has been doing this laugh lately that is so annoying but hilarious and it’s the same laugh that Sponge Bob does, so if you have ever watched that cartoon you know what I am talking about.

Some days we watch Brock and realize that he is no longer a toddler but a little boy who is growing up more each day. In two years from now he will be in Kindergarten and then we know that the time will just fly by from then on. And looking at Alyvia I just can’t get over that she will be 6 months old on Wednesday. It feels like just yesterday she was barely a month old. I’m just not ready for either of them to get any older or bigger.

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Alyvia's First Tooth

Alyvia has had this fever for going on two days now. We have given her Tylenol and cool baths, and it helps but lately she has just been very restless. I felt her gums on Friday 8-8-08 and they were very swollen. So we knew that she would be cutting teeth soon and that was the reason for all her sickly symptoms.

Well today, 8-10-08 she finally cut her first tooth!!! It is the bottom right front tooth. And now that the tooth came through she is finally settling down. We are so excited for her, she is growing so fast. Brock got his first tooth when he was 10months, so James and I were in shock for a second that it happened so soon for Aly.

She is now sitting up on her own, till she gets distracted and falls over or sees her toes and dives for them! She rolls from front to back and back to front. When she is on her tummy Aly is trying to push off of things, so we are hoping with a little more practice she will be crawling soon. She grabs anything and everything that is within arms reach and puts it straight for her mouth. LOL

Brock is still the same little boy. Very energetic and the little helper. For the past few days he has been so loving and nurturing towards his sister, it brings me to tears. He would run and grab her pacifier or bottle whenever she started to fuss, getting her blankets, and wet washcloths, he was Alyvia's fetcher when she would continuously throw her teething rings to the floor, and he sang lullabies with mommy to soother her to sleep. Brock was so worried about Aly, he is such a wonderful big brother.

The kids are still in school and loving it. Brock told James and I last week that he has a new girlfriend. Her name is Reese and she is 3 years old and according to him she is "BEAUTIFUL"!! Brock's teacher said he is very protective of her and that they are really close friends. Geez only 3 years old and already a ladies man.

Hope everyone is doing great!!!!!! Love you all!