Lately

Lee turned 34 on May 21.  I asked Parker if he wanted to get Daddy a cookie cake or a cupcake.  As you can see in the picture below, he decided on cupcakes! 

Yumm, those cupcakes are good!

Hunter, my nephew, turned 10 on May 30.  We celebrated at a local Mexican restaurant.  Parker loved the chips and cheese dip. 

Parker loves his ReeRee,  Lee's sister! 

Parker and the birthday boy, Hunter!

Mom, this cake is good!

Let me concentrate on the icing! 

Parker loves to wear Lee's visor.

I'm cute and I know it!

Hope everyone has a great week!

There will be a Day

Last night, we were laying in bed and the lights were out and Parker grabbed my hand.  In that moment, I thought to my self that there will be a day where I will long for him to do that.  I started thinking about when he was a baby and would rest on my chest, when he would give me sloppy kisses and little things like that.  He's growing up so fast and part of me wants him to stop so that I can put a freeze on time.  You know as well as I do, that's not possible. 

Parker moved up the the Older Two's room at daycare yesterday.  He's been going in that room a lot but now it's for good.  That's just another sign that my baby is growing up.  He is obsessed with Toy Story 3.  He wakes up asking for Woody and the first thing he says when we get home is "I watch the story".  I'm not lying when I say he watches it 2-3 times a day.  I think it's time to invest in Toy Story 1 & 2. 

It's officially summer here on the Gulf Coast!  I'm looking forward to many days at the beach and enjoying the pool.  Have a great week!!!

Yelling

Do you read Hands Free Mama's  blog?  If not, click the link and start reading.  She decided two years ago to let go of everyday distractions and focus on being in the moment with her two girls.  She writes about beautiful and raw confession.

I admit, I yell too much, wishing I could take it back immediately.  It makes me feel absolutely terrible each time it happens.  I have yelled at Parker before and looked at him and could see the fear.  Of course, I yell and he starts crying.  The crying and the fear in his eye's breaks my heart, yet I still find myself yelling.    What causes me to lose it?  Was it because I told him to pick up his toys and he would not listen?  Was it because he would not sit still so I could dress him?  Was it because he took off running in a parking lot where cars were coming?  Was it because he made such a mess with his snacks?  Could I have handled each situation different that would not require me to yell?  YES, I could have.  I now know that I’m not along in this and there is hope for me. 

Our Morning Drive

I have the joy of spending 30 minutes in the car with this cute little boy!  He loves to bring monster trucks or cars with him each morning.  He is also obsessed with his daddy's t-shirts.  He has to have one in bed with him and he takes it in the car with him.  Our morning drive is typically fine but the afternoon is horrible.  We laugh in the morning and cry in the afternoon.  HA!  I know he's ready to be home and not be stuck in his carseat.  The sun will beam down on him and it makes him mad.  Even though he can be moody, it's such a blessing to look in the back seat and see that sweet smiling face.  I'm beyond blessed!  Have a great Thursday!

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful ladies!  We had a low key day.  We started out at church, lunch at Panera Bread and then a vistit with Lee's sister and mom.  Oh yea, I had to make that dreaded trip to Walmart.  Walmart and I have a love/hate relationship.  Lee was able to snap a quick picture of Parker and I before church.  I had no clue he was looking at me like he was.  It really turned out to be such a cute picture.  I'm beyond blessed to be called "Mommy" by this sweet little boy.  He brings such joy to my life and I love him more than words could ever discribe. 



Unglued Moments



I'm linking up with the Build "Em Up series, and today is about 'Coming Unglued'. Now, I know what you're thinking…there's no way she comes unglued. I like to refer to it as loosing my cool, but whatever it is, it's a complete loss of control and patience.

Now, I have not had a chance to read Lysa TerKeurst's Unglued but I've heard so many wonderful things about it.  I'm hoping it's a Mother's Day gift from my sweet child and husband.  HA, I really did ask for it.

I don't have a lot of patience and I find myself snapping really quick.  I hate that and I'm trying to fix it.  My goal is to stop, breathe and think it though before I react.  My poor husband takes the brunt of the storm.  I seem to always take it out on him and it's not right.  He means the world to me and is honestly the best dad in the world. 

I'm so blessed to have a wonderful husband and the cutest son.  There are so many people who would give anything to have that blessing.  Being a mom is wonderful and I would not trade it for anything.  God is so good to me!

Pictures

We had a late lunch/early dinner on Saturday at Mellow Mushroom.  We asked Parker what he wanted to eat and his request was for pizza.  So, Pizza it was.

Cute little boy smiling!

Cheese!

Mommy and silly Parker!

We had a low key weekend.  Today our church, Bay Community Church, celebrated our 15 year Anniversary.  There are a lot of exciting things happening for us.  We break ground in August on the addition and purchased 15 acres in Foley, Alabama for a new location.  Someone said today that we are filling Souls with Heaven.  I love how that sounds.  God is doing great things with our church and I can't wait to see what he does the next 15 years.