Be My Valentine!

Ever notice how certain days that used to be really special before are more laid back. Valentines Day has become that kind of holiday for me. Kind of just another day but I get some chocolate too. I worked a 12 hour shift yesterday so I didn't get off work until 6:00. I met up with my two favorite Valentines and we got a sandwich for dinner and ran a couple errands. When we got home with my very cranky kiddo (he has refused to nap for 3 days now) we got him ready for bed and gave him his Valentine from me and Daddy. He got a new car, a flashlight and some Cars chocolates. He loved them and it got him in a bit of a better mood. After we put Max to bed Jeff and I were tired from a long day and I'm not going to lie, we were also kind of cranky. I felt much better after Jeff surprised me, really surprised me, with a weekend trip for the two of us that I get to pick. Apparently he has been saving money here and there for the past several months and selling some of his memorabilia and saved the money for us to go. Now all I need to do I bake a batch of oatmeal cookies for my dad and I know he'll watch Maxwell. That man will do anything for an oatmeal cookie... really try it out. So apparently what I thought was a normal day turned out pretty good in the long run. Thanks Jeffekins!!!

  The picture quality is not good cause I forgot my SD card at work and had to use my phone...Oops!

Mama!

I have been remiss I'm so sorry. But I have really big news to report... Max says Mama now. And now that he has figures it out he says it all the time, and especially when he wants something. It all started last Sunday and I have been so excited ever since. And Mrs Amy if you are reading this his signing has been going really good with his signs. Yesterday he said "no touch" and he is doing better with help. But of course I'm most excited about about him saying "mama" and of course Jeff hasn't said but I like to think that he is jealous that he hasn't said Dada since he was a bitty baby. And I know what your thinking I'm on the ball today with these posts but this is the last thing. Jeff and I have been to lax about punishing Max and when we do he laughs at us. Not good. So on Tuesday we had a play date with the usual group and Maxwell stole, yes stole, Nicholas's cupcake. Nicholas took a bite set it down to take a drink and Max pounced on the chance to eat it and shoved it into his mouth. I told Ashlee to just give him m&m's instead and apparently he decided different. Ashlee saw that when I was telling Max no that he wasn't listening and she took over. This woman is like the supper nanny or the baby whisperer or something. She made Max look at her and then put him in the corner. And he actually stayed! I have been refreshed and got a glimpse that Max is able to actually listen to someone and now I know it. When I got home I told Jeff about it and we agree because of everything that he has been going through we have been to easy. No more! I am taking a page from the Supper Nanny Ashlee and we are setting up some consequence for bad behavior. So I'll let you know how it goes and wish us luck!

Snow Day

It is crazy how often school is out for snow. Today is the 7th snow day for Edmond this year. Jeff and I were scrambling to find someone to watch Max since he was supposed to be in school today. The best we could do was have me come home at 10 and Jeff go into work late. I'm hoping that Max and I can maybe get out and play for a little bit. The temperature right now is 12° which is up from only 2° this morning so hopefully we can go out for a few minutes. Maybe head out to do our grocery shopping a day early. Who knows maybe I'll lay down for a nap when Max does. Big day with big plans!

This is Max last week during the bigger snow storm. We had to get out to get some milk and it was still cold but the snow was melting.

Only in Oklahoma can we have a snow storm and predicted 70° weather all in the same week. I love this state!



Found Dog

Monday I was introduced to someone I have lovingly have called Creeper. Before the next snow storm hit (which I guess you could say we are coming back from now) I took Max to Target to get out of the house. When I got back I found what looked like a yorkie poo inside the house. At first I thought someone was messing with me. My sister has a dog that looks identical and I thought maybe she came into town and was playing a joke. Negative! I loaded up Max in the stroller and went door to door asking if anyone knew who owned the dog. I had no takers so I tried to make the dog leave. I finally got it to leave and Jeff came home 30-45 minutes later and the dog followed Jeff in. Ugh! This dog wasn't catching the hint. We put up signs and listed the dog with animal welfare and on Craig's list. We though we found it's owner but that was a no go. We have finally gotten rid of the dog and given it to a nice family in the city who promise to take car of him. Have a nice life creeper, glad I didn't have to take you to the pound.

Eggs Hatching

I already know what your thinking "ugh! another post with Max in a bathtub!" Yes it is and it is adorable. Max got new bath toys because the other were just getting yucky. Also my friend Toni got Max this cool dinosaur egg that hatches in the water.

Ooh Ahh, the egg made the water turn purple and best of all it smelled like GRAPE!

Sorry about the quality I used the video on my camera instead of the flip but you can at least get my favorite part of him saying his favorite word.

Helping little hands.

Friday on my day off Max and I stayed home for the most part and piddled around the house. We did a few crafts and had fun. Max helped me make Valentines for his teachers and therapists, but I think he ate more of the candy hearts than anything. I like how the smaller set came out but on the two that I made second I had to use larger styrofoam balls and it looks a little silly. Oh well, they were made with love and that's what counts. Other than eating all the candy Max loved putting the chocolate candy hearts in the cup. Going from one cup to another and of course attempting to sneak one hear and there.

Including everything that I got for this it was just $12 to make all 4 Valentines!

Here is the smaller and larger version.

After nap was over we made another craft that I have been DYING to make, homemade bath tub crayons that wont stain the tub or cost me an arm and a leg. Again I went thrifty and it only cost me $.50 to make them. Unfortunately they did not turn out as great as I may have hoped. As you will see in the picture they just kind of turned into mush. So I either need to figure out a better way to harden them than the freezer or break down and buy some from the store. I was fun to make them though.

Items needed: cheese grater, bar of white soap, food coloring, water and a tray of some kind. I used this beach theme silicone mold I got from the dollar tree. 

This is where they turned into mush.

And a big thank you to Ben for the photo editing of this picture. I'd hate for Max to never speak to me again because I failed to blur out the no no zone.

Snowmageddon 2011

I am shocked by the weather we are having here in good ole' Edmond Oklahoma! This weekend was absolutely beautiful weather. We played outside and got to take out toys we haven't seen in a little while. Also the car that Max got for Christmas got to come out of hiding and took a few laps. Daddy came home while we were outside and they kicked the ball around some too.

74 degrees on Friday

Today there are massive snow drifts and I even had to get a ride into work. Gotta love this Oklahoma weather! I really love the snow, but I wish that I could have gotten to stay home too.



Visit to the dentist.

Last week I told you all about Maxwell's dentist appointment and the not so great week I had. Well both have come and gone and are behind us. Maxwell's dentist said that his teeth look good for the most part. I was told by the geneticist that whatever is going on might be what has caused his teeth to grow in funny. Dr Strange is very interested to hear what is going on because he is also perplexed as to why they have grown in this way. He also wants to make sure that we take extra good care of his teeth because with him being delayed there is a possibility of him having his baby teeth for a few extra years than normal. He also mention that he still is showing dental delay and was surprised to see that his 2 year molars haven't come in. Looks like there is a tooth (not a molar) that is about to erupt soon. Also Granny came to our appointment with us. She didn't tell the doctor but she took Max and I out to ice cream after his appointment. I'm sure the doctor would have been so excited to hear of our sweet plans. After the days I had last week mom felt like I needed some love in the form of ice cream and she always thinks that Max needs ice cream.

Here he is with said ice cream, yup using his own spoon!

 Here is Max patiently waiting for the doctor. He hammed it up and won over all of the ladies with his kisses and smiles! (Sorry it's fuzzy.)

Boost Me Up

Jeff and I decided that it was time for us to ditch the highchair for something a little more sophisticated. Max has made the official move to the booster seat at the table. It has been a very smooth move without any incidents so far. Also because of everything that has been going on with Max he has a hard time holding a fork or spoon. So our first day at the table was BIG cause Max used a spoon on his chicken and rice the entire meal. This is one proud mama bear!

Debbie Downer

I hate to be Debbie Downer here, but yesterday really SUCKED! Wow is all I can say. I wont dish the details but I will say that I have never been more happy to see my little boy. After a day full of name calling and puffy eyes I left work and picked up Max from school. We went home and laid in bed watching Curious George. I began to cry and Max kept giving me kisses. At that point all I could ask for is the unconditional love that he gave me. Such a sweet boy!

On a better note I'm thinking about attending or possibly teaching a sign language course so that Jeff and I can better communicate with Max. We know several words but on the chance that talking never happens we need to be able to really talk to Max. Also I received our paper work to have the Fragile X testing done. I'll need to take Max in at some point soon and have that sent off. Unfortunately the doctor doesn't think that this is his diagnosis but we want to rule it out just in case. Also Maddie gets her staples takes out today and finished her medicines so she is officially on the mend. Last piece of news for the day is that Max goes to the dentist today for his check up. How embarrassing would it be if a 2 year old had a cavity, ugh! I'm sure it will be fine. So until next time...