Much needed weekend

Things have been so crazy for me lately and I really needed a weekend to not think about anything pressing, work, craziness, and just relax and have fun.  The Howells' needed a weekend away as well so off the four of us went to Kansas City with no kids and no plans but just to relax and enjoy ourselves.  And that is exactly what we did.  Neither Brandi nor I took a single picture and we realized that on our way home.  I think we just forgot because all we cared about was being away for a bit.  We stayed at the Marriott in Overland Park and it was very nice.  The guys golfed every day and Brandi and I shopped every day.  Aiden was the recipient of most of my shopping buys but I did manage to buy myself some things as well.  =)  I think it was nice to just do whatever whenever and not be pulled in ten directions at once.  I think with basketball season being over our crazy lives' will slow down and maybe I can learn to relax and not worry so much about things.  We got to eat dinner out every night and not have to think about what I was going to order because of needing to share with Aiden.  Not that I mind sharing with Aiden or putting him first on my entree decision making process but it was nice getting exactly what I wanted for a few dinners.  And I had the most amazing Cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory.  Dulce De Leche (carmel overload) was amazing and it is now my favorite.  Brandi had found out about this place named the Legends at Village West.  It is this huge shopping center on the outskirts of West Kansas City and it was awesome!  I think we got started shopping around noon and we finished up around 5:30 and the sad thing was we didn't get all of it done.  But it was enough shopping for me!  Brandi was such a trooper and I probably should have taken it easier on her!  It was fun for us to even go in target and just browse.  We also got to see a couple of movies while we were there and that was nice too.  We even got to sit in the hot tub for a bit.  I am so glad we got the chance to get away and enjoy a few days.  But I did miss my baby very much and have enjoyed being with him the past few days.  I think it was good for me to get a break and it made me enjoy him all the more!

Aiden and his buddies

We went out to the Austins the other night for dinner for some good ole grilling hamburgers and hotdogs.  The boys always have fun when we get together.  The weather has been so wonderful lately and we knew they would love to play outside.  Todd had taken Aiden and his four wheeler earlier in the day to ride with Todd's parents so it was in the back of the explore so we got it out and let the boys ride.  They all had a lot of fun.  Hunter has gotten pretty good at driving it and Eli loved it (as you can tell from the pic!)  We all had a lot of fun and we all are glad that warmer weather is finally here so we can have more cookouts.

We'll call this one "I got a fish"

Todd decided we should take Aiden fishing yesterday afternoon and we all had so much fun.  I caught 2 and Aiden caught I think 5!!!! He had a lot of fun but I think Todd and I enjoyed watching him more than anything.  He would scream each time he got one "I got a fish!"  I love the belly laughs too and he had plenty of those when he would see the fish.  He also got a little bored of fishing and decided to throw rocks into the pond.  He kept yelling Perfect every time he would throw one.  Todd and I were laughing saying "man there is alot of perfect in that boy" just joking around but Aiden took us serious and kept telling us he had a lot of perfect!  Todd was the only one who didnt get to catch a fish because he was too busy helping Aiden and I.  It was a fun family afternoon.

Aidens First Big Boo-Boo

As many of you already know that Aiden experienced his first big boo boo and had to have stitches.  We were at the Omniplex in OKC and he was so excited in this little area that was all for younger kids.  There was this John Dear Tractor that he was pumped about "driving".  We let him have a turn but then  a few more kids wanted a turn so we got down and started playing with a few other exhibits they had in that area.  We noticed that there wasnt a line for the tractor any more and asked Aiden if he wanted to get back on it.  Excitedly he took off running to get back on the tractor and that is when one of the learning stations got his eye.  They have a bunch of learning stations throughout the museum that have these wooden square tops on them that are the perfect size to catch Aidens eye.  He went down and Todd and I went running to get to him because we knew it had to hurt.  I was in no way expecting to see blood pouring down his face and it really scared me.  I had no idea if it was skin or his actual eye.  Luckily Todd was pretty calm and held him and I ran to get some wipes to put pressure on his wound to stop the bleeding.  We went through a bunch of wipes and paper towels.  The entire time Aiden isnt mad or crying about how much it hurts all he wants is to go get back on that tractor.  We promised him we wouldnt leave before he got to "ride" the tractor again.  We sat on a bench inside trying to determine what our next move was.  We got some band aids from one of the employees and got the bleeding under control.  He was so happy to get to go back to the play area.  We stayed for at least another two hours and yes he got to get back on the tractor.  We got out to the car and took the Band aid off and realized he was going to have to get stitches.  I called one of my friends who lives in Edmond and she told us exactly where to go.  Luckily I had called on this clinic before and knew exactly how to get there.  When we got there they got us right in.  Unfortunately Aiden knew what was about to happen and he was not happy at all.  I have to say this is probably the worst thing I have experienced in a very long time if not the worst ever.  To hear my child screaming "MOMMY, MOMMY, MOMMY" and to have two people besides you holding your child down while a doctor sticks a needle in his eye and your child is going crazy begging you to hold him and telling the doctor to "STOP IT DOCTOR!", that kind of rates up there as one of my top worst things I have had to do.  Poor Todd was holding his head at one point but another nurse came in and said that he should probably do that since they needed his head to be very still.  So Todd was kind of pushed out of the way and he felt helpless to say the least.  Aiden was more frightened by the nurses holding him down than the pain of the stitches but needless to say it was a little traumatic for him.  As soon as they were done I couldnt pick him up fast enough.  My poor little baby was so scared.  As soon as I had him and Todd held him he calmed down and was fine.  We took him to walmart to buy a new car and he picked out a box of three, two of which he already had  but wanted them really bad so we agreed (and wouldnt you know he lost two of them the very next day and one of them was the one we didnt have) and he was happy and forgot about the pain he was just experiencing.  What amazed Todd and I is that he never cried or said that his eye or head hurt.  So we decided that we didnt want our trip to end on a bad note so we decided to stay another night and go to the zoo today.  My sister, Brad an Brady joined us and we all had a great day at the OKC Zoo!  It was a very memorable weekend and I am sure this is just the first of many big boo-boos to come!  

Here are a few pics.  I know it doesnt look all too bad or even that big but man did it bleed a lot and enough to scare me!

I love my baby boy!!!!!

Big Boy Toddler Bed

I know its about time that Aiden moved out of his crib into a big boy bed (toddler bed that is) but until recently we had no reason.  Our son would crawl in his crib but never out until last week.  After a few sleepless nights for Todd and I we decided it was time to let him have a real bed!  He has done rather well.  Better than expected and he enjoys it.  The first night he let us shut the door but now he has decided he doesn't like the door closed so he asks us to leave it open and we agree as long as he will stay in his bed and the surprising thing is he actually stays there!  here is a clip of him in his bed.

Aidens month

So Aiden has had a pretty busy month.  He has been to numerous basketball games, birthday parties, mickey mouse live, bob the builder live, the zoo and many other events.  So here are some of the pictures that sum up his past month.  He has had a lot of fun to say the least.

The Boys

Brady playing the piano

Baby Aiden

I just found this clip of Aiden.  Awwwww.....my sweet baby.

Short Stories

So we have been having a lot of fun lately and I haven't had much time to post.  So I thought I would share some cute short stories of funny things Aiden has said lately.

Wed afternoon when it was so nice out when I got home from work I asked Aiden if he wanted to go outside and ride his four wheeler.  He was so excited and we were outside for a very long time.  He was riding and he came by me and said "bye mom got to go".  Puzzled where he thought he was going he came right back by and said "OK I am back now."  So I asked where did you go.  His response. "Work" to which I asked "oh what did you do at 'work'?  "Oh mom I was just working at work!"

Then on Thursday my mom happened to be in town so she went by and picked Aiden up from Shelly's and my mom asked him where he wanted to go eat lunch.  He thought for a minute and told her he wanted a hamburger.  She said Braums and then immediately remembered my story from the last time he visited Braums and quickly changed her mind.  So he then asked if he could go to Wendy's.  Which is funny because we don't eat at Wendy's all too much but that is what he wanted.  My mom hadn't a clue if we had a Wendy's and if we did where was it at.  So they are in the car driving and she tells him that she is going to have to call mommy to see if we have one and ask where it is at.  He tells her "Yes we do and you turn left!" so she says well I think I will ask your mommy and he again says " I told you turn left!"  pretty funny for a two year old!

So then at dinner last night we were desperately trying to get Aiden to eat his dinner which in an every night battle with him but last night he was not going to give into us and eat.  I tried and tried and tried to get him to eat.  So then at some point of my trying he got tired of it and preceded to tell me "Mommy, you are bugging me!"  How in the world do you not laugh at that.  I haven't a clue as to where he learned that but my husband tells me he learned it from me.  

Hope you enjoyed a few cute stories!