Yesterday we went to the Hounshell family reunion. What a day! Clayton's older cousins had a blast with him. Normally this little guy has a nap around 11am, give or take 30 minutes. He did not take one until 2:30! He was pooped! Clint and I take him over to his great-grandma's house for a nap. He was really fussy and so tired he did not want to go to sleep. Clint had to hold his legs so he wouldn't try to climb off of the bed. The stinker fell asleep right there in between Clint's legs while trying to climb off the bed. Poor guy. So he slept for about an hour until he was moved in between Clint and I to stay warm. He spent the day running around, playing with those people who had wheel chairs (trying to play with the wheels), and pushing his great-grandma's walker around.
Not too much special happened today. Just his normally little busy self. We will be going back to Crane tomorrow. Kinda of excited for the sheer fact of maybe getting rid of these annoying allergies. I am also hoping to see our house out on the lot we will be renting. If this has happened then all we will be waiting on is the lovely electrician. I hope we can be moved in soon!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Our Activities
Clayton is such a doll baby. He is taking big jumps in his learning too! Monday night we had meatloaf for supper, which was good by the way. When he was finished, he decided to take his meatloaf from his high chair tray and put it on the table. As he was doing this he said "No thank you." No lie you guys! He really said this. He is beginning to say so many things, its almost unbelievable. "See ya", "Night, Night", "Here ya go", "Bubble", "Boot". Now these phrases and words do need some work. I guess I know what he is trying to say because of when he says them. They are like one giant word.
Clint finally got here last night! YAY! I missed seeing him so much. Clayton was very excited to see his daddy as well. The only thing that is hard is Clint seeing him after two weeks of not. He really has to catch up on everything the little guy has learned. The two have been pretty unseperable though, well, except when Clint was trying to wash the vehicles.
Clayton's Uncle Mason got here this evening. Clayton was a little shy at first, although he was telling him hi. Clayton then proceeded to follow him to the house, but Uncle Mason wasn't paying attention and shut the door behind him, leaving Clayton outside. Well, we were updating Mason on some things and Clayton started handing him a little radio thing and taking it back. This went on for like five minutes. We had to inform Uncle Mason that he needed to tell Clayton thank you when Clayton handed him the toy and your welcome when Clayton takes the toy back. We are really trying to teach him manners and it seems to be working as well.
One last thing. We are finally trying to get Clayton off the bottle. The only time he gets it is when he goes down for a nap. Well, we are starting to put an end to that, and it is working nicely. He normally takes about 15 minutes and falls asleep.
Tomorrow we have the Hounshell family reunion. This should be fun with Gary Wayne's daughters down there to play with him. They love him.
Clint finally got here last night! YAY! I missed seeing him so much. Clayton was very excited to see his daddy as well. The only thing that is hard is Clint seeing him after two weeks of not. He really has to catch up on everything the little guy has learned. The two have been pretty unseperable though, well, except when Clint was trying to wash the vehicles.
Clayton's Uncle Mason got here this evening. Clayton was a little shy at first, although he was telling him hi. Clayton then proceeded to follow him to the house, but Uncle Mason wasn't paying attention and shut the door behind him, leaving Clayton outside. Well, we were updating Mason on some things and Clayton started handing him a little radio thing and taking it back. This went on for like five minutes. We had to inform Uncle Mason that he needed to tell Clayton thank you when Clayton handed him the toy and your welcome when Clayton takes the toy back. We are really trying to teach him manners and it seems to be working as well.
One last thing. We are finally trying to get Clayton off the bottle. The only time he gets it is when he goes down for a nap. Well, we are starting to put an end to that, and it is working nicely. He normally takes about 15 minutes and falls asleep.
Tomorrow we have the Hounshell family reunion. This should be fun with Gary Wayne's daughters down there to play with him. They love him.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Want help? I hope not!!!
I am seriously disgusted! There was this show on the other day making fun of a website www.ashleymadison.com. Supposidly there was a billboard that said, "Life is short, have an affair" Well, I thought the website was just going to be some backward ideas or something stupid. Needless to say I forgot about it. Today I was checking on something in my myspace page and a friend posted a bulletin about it the webiste. She thinks its ridiculous, so I go check it out. It is a website about helping married people cheat on their spouse! This is wrong! What is this world coming too? Don't believe me go check it out!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Monday, October 8, 2007
Few New Things With The Short Stack
Today Clayton and I went to go visit his Great-Grandma and Great-Aunt MaryBeth. When we went to leave this afternoon, I was telling Clayton what kind of shoes I was putting on. Boots. I said it several times and he got it! Well, we get down to Cross Plains (after a BIG mess with soft chocolate chip cookies). I tried to put him down when we get to the house and he cries. He is not used to Grandma and MaryBeth yet. Well, after a bit of coaxing, he finally is used to them. We spent about an hour visiting. When we leave Clayton starts saying bye-bye (not too terribly new), but when we get out to the car (MaryBeth is carrying him) she tells him love you, and yes, HE SAYS IT BACK! Now, it doesn't come out like you and I say it but it's there! Its just all smooshed together. My little man is getting it out!
Here lately we have noticed Clayton, not repeating what we say, but repeating the tone of our voice. In the last 2 days or so, Clayton is getting good at starting to repeat words. This is absolutely wonderful.
Here lately we have noticed Clayton, not repeating what we say, but repeating the tone of our voice. In the last 2 days or so, Clayton is getting good at starting to repeat words. This is absolutely wonderful.
I Just Want To Vent
Seriously, I am complaining here....I don't need sympathy at this point. I just wanted to write it down so maybe it will make me feel better. I miss my big baby!
Well, really more complaining than venting. I had to spend somewhere between 8-9 months without seeing Clint at all while we were dating, on top of the worriment of me having to deploy. This was bad because, well, we were dating. Just establishing a relationship and having to worry about if he was coming home to me alive. I know he was pretty safe where he was at, but still, those inmates where pretty bad. Anyways, then, I had to live 6.5 months without him except weekends because of going thru the academy. Now, somedays I didn't know which was harder; not seeing him at all or having to say goodbye every Sunday. Also, to make the academy harder, Clint and I were married and have Clayton. This makes it hard on the little guy to know that daddy is always going to be there. Right? So, I think after August 3rd everything is going to be great and we are finally go to be together for good. Nope! Trying to find a house in Crane is really hard. We have found a place to stay, but we are playing the waiting game here! Not being able to be with my husband full time is terrible. It is very hard on the baby, what with all the traveling and not being in one place for more than a week, with the exception of this Abilene trip. It is also very hard on Clint because he can't be with Clayton. He has hardly gotten to see his baby for the last what 9 months! With Clayton's age, this is valuable bonding time that both of them need. I understand that everyone goes through these hardships, but I feel like Clint and I were dealt the bottom of the deck with all of the seperations we have gone thru. I am really ready for this all to end. It is emotionally and physically draining. I miss Clint so much everyday it hurts! This is why I say I only want to do stuff if Clint can go. I want to spend as much time with my husband as possible. No, this is something that will probably never change. I just want to spend as much time with my husband as possible. Clint's job is one that requires for him looking for trouble. I love that he gets out there to help protect people, take drunks and druggies off the road, and slow down outrageous speeders. I just get scared during these times that I am not with him. Case in point, the Odessa shootings. I just want to spend time with Clint. I miss him terribly. Alright, I don't think I can say anything more that hasn't already been said. Told you I was just complaining. Thanks for listening.
Well, really more complaining than venting. I had to spend somewhere between 8-9 months without seeing Clint at all while we were dating, on top of the worriment of me having to deploy. This was bad because, well, we were dating. Just establishing a relationship and having to worry about if he was coming home to me alive. I know he was pretty safe where he was at, but still, those inmates where pretty bad. Anyways, then, I had to live 6.5 months without him except weekends because of going thru the academy. Now, somedays I didn't know which was harder; not seeing him at all or having to say goodbye every Sunday. Also, to make the academy harder, Clint and I were married and have Clayton. This makes it hard on the little guy to know that daddy is always going to be there. Right? So, I think after August 3rd everything is going to be great and we are finally go to be together for good. Nope! Trying to find a house in Crane is really hard. We have found a place to stay, but we are playing the waiting game here! Not being able to be with my husband full time is terrible. It is very hard on the baby, what with all the traveling and not being in one place for more than a week, with the exception of this Abilene trip. It is also very hard on Clint because he can't be with Clayton. He has hardly gotten to see his baby for the last what 9 months! With Clayton's age, this is valuable bonding time that both of them need. I understand that everyone goes through these hardships, but I feel like Clint and I were dealt the bottom of the deck with all of the seperations we have gone thru. I am really ready for this all to end. It is emotionally and physically draining. I miss Clint so much everyday it hurts! This is why I say I only want to do stuff if Clint can go. I want to spend as much time with my husband as possible. No, this is something that will probably never change. I just want to spend as much time with my husband as possible. Clint's job is one that requires for him looking for trouble. I love that he gets out there to help protect people, take drunks and druggies off the road, and slow down outrageous speeders. I just get scared during these times that I am not with him. Case in point, the Odessa shootings. I just want to spend time with Clint. I miss him terribly. Alright, I don't think I can say anything more that hasn't already been said. Told you I was just complaining. Thanks for listening.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Night, Night!
Well, tonite as I am about to put Clayton to bed Larry tells him "night, night". Which in turn the cutest thing happens. Clayton says "nigh, nigh" Yes! My little boy said night, night! Well, without the "t" on the end. It was too cute. I kept telling him that to see if that was what he was truly saying. He was! I love it! He is such a smart little boy. Also, earlier today I happened to notice Clayton is now trying to climb into his playpen, yes in. On the outside of the playpen Larry has is a mesh type pocket. In this pocket I have a flip flop (Clayton I think stuck in there) and a book or something. He figured out that if he stands on those he can start to climb. He has got some strong arms too. He would slip and still have a hold on the side, and no feet on the floor. Well, that was our eventful afternoon and evening. Hope you enjoyed.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Finished Week and Good News
Well, we spent about a week in Pecos as you all know. We had tons of fun. I got to see the Husky that Mason has. She is absolutely beautiful! If Mason wanted to keep her though he was going to have to get her fixed, and he didn't want to do that. I had told Clint about her (a week or two previous to this visit to Pecos) and he said that if the new landlord said it was ok, that we can get her. Well, the landlord said we could have her! I have a new dog! Her name is Cheyenne. I will have to get some pictures up of her soon.
Things are moving along smoothly with getting the rent house on their property. I am so excited. Can't wait to get out of our "hotel room" apartment. Hopefully by the time I leave Abilene and head back to Crane it will be ready. I will be here for about 2.5 weeks, and leaving after the Hounshell Reunion. All I can do is hope at this point in time. I am ready to be out of this 400 (guessing) sqft place!
Clayton is so happy that he is with his grandpa. Both of them are just so happy to be together. Clayton clings to him so much. It is too cute! I found out tonite that I made the Dean's List! YAY! Definatly gonna keep that up! I realized if I try I am good in school. If only I would have tried in high school. And last but not least, my best friend from high school had her second baby! She is a gorgeous little thing! I am so excited. I can't wait to meet her one day.
That is all for now. It has been a little over a week since I have last written, so everything in our exciting lives has not been included. More later!
Things are moving along smoothly with getting the rent house on their property. I am so excited. Can't wait to get out of our "hotel room" apartment. Hopefully by the time I leave Abilene and head back to Crane it will be ready. I will be here for about 2.5 weeks, and leaving after the Hounshell Reunion. All I can do is hope at this point in time. I am ready to be out of this 400 (guessing) sqft place!
Clayton is so happy that he is with his grandpa. Both of them are just so happy to be together. Clayton clings to him so much. It is too cute! I found out tonite that I made the Dean's List! YAY! Definatly gonna keep that up! I realized if I try I am good in school. If only I would have tried in high school. And last but not least, my best friend from high school had her second baby! She is a gorgeous little thing! I am so excited. I can't wait to meet her one day.
That is all for now. It has been a little over a week since I have last written, so everything in our exciting lives has not been included. More later!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
My Music
