Oopsie!

Just wanted to post a little note that it was brought to my attention that the videos posted in my last blog were set to private so DUH no one could see them! (Thank you Kristen!!) For those who tried to view and couldn't, I'm so sorry. Everyone should now be able to watch them, although it seems that they are still having the weird speed issue. The video appears to move much faster than the sound for some reason? If anyone knows why that is, and how to fix it, please feel free to share.
Anyways--enjoy!

Wild Man

Well, I feel like I haven't talked much about Bryson in recent posts so let me update you on the wild man. He is talking more and more each day and is starting to repeat everything we say. He is slowly starting to put sentences together, but mostly he speaks in 1-2 word phrases. "No, no Mama!" "Eat, eat!" "A nack (snack)" "I seepy! (sleepy)" "Elmo!" "Peeaase (please)" ...to name a few. It took us a long time to get please down. We are still working on it but he says it pretty much on a regular basis now. What I find so funny is, when we ask him "What do you say?", he responds with "Say!!" Silly boy.
Aside from talking, Bryson is becoming quite the man's man. He is rough, tough, and rowdy to say the least. We often times find him wrestling with stuffed animals or just rolling around on the floor for no good reason. You would think the child watches WWE with the body slams and floor dives he does. He seems to be absolutely fearless and getting hurt isn't even a thought in his mind. Fortunately, I have caught a little of his fearless self on video wrestling a ferocious lion.

Aside from wrestling wild animals, another favorite past time of Bryson's is trying on his many different hats. Some would say he's got quite the hat fetish. He likes to try on different hats and then ask everyone in the room to wear a hat of his choice as well. Every day is a hat party in our house! As you can see from the below video, he also enjoys dancing around the house while wearing a hat. Admit it, the boy's got some moves!

Even though life in our house can be wild and crazy, I love every minute of it. Despite the crying, the tantrums, and the absolute pandemonium, he still has the ability to melt my heart each and every day. There is nothing in the world like getting a big hug and kiss from my little boy. I wouldn't trade this life for anything!


***Added later****
I have had one heck of time adding these videos to the blog. When I've gone back to watch them, it looks like they are playing in fast forward or something?? So- just wanted to say that if this is happening on your computer, my child really doesn't move at the speed of lightening. It's entertaining nonetheless.

Father's Day

Well it's that special time of the year where we celebrate all the fathers in the world. You know that old saying, "A good man is hard to find"? Well I happen to believe this is very true. Not only is a good man hard to find....but finding a good man who is also a good father? Even harder. Fortunately I lucked out in both areas. Jeffrey has been a wonderful husband these past 3 years. The usual complaints I hear from other women regarding their husbands never seem to apply to mine. He and I both share the housework...he doesn't expect me to do all of it myself just because I am a woman. He goes out of his way to make me happy...ice cream craving at 10PM? He makes it happen, even if it means going out to the store or to Sonic for a late night treat. In other words, he selflessly takes care of me, never asking what's in it for him...he does it because he loves me and he cares about making me happy. I find that to be a rare trait in a man.
Not only is Jeffrey a wonderful husband, but when Bryson was born, I found out he is also a wonderful father. He is probably the most "hands on" dad I've ever seen and he has been that way from day 1. Late night feedings, poopy diapers, early morning wake ups, bath time, play time, etc....he's there for it all. In fact, he's changed more poopy diapers and given more baths than I have....how many women can say that about their husbands? Bryson and I have truly been blessed to have such a wonderful man in our lives. God knew EXACTLY what he was doing when he brought Jeffrey and I together and for that I am so thankful!
13 years ago, I lost the other great man in my life, my dad. He was my world, my rock, my hero. If there ever was a Daddy's Girl...it was me. My dad was a wonderful man; he was funny, kind hearted, even tempered...and boy did he spoil me rotten. I miss him every day, and it hurts my heart so much that he's not here now- to share my life, to be a grandpa to my son, to bond with my husband. We never got the chance to talk about my first date, to pick out my first car, to dance at my wedding. But--for 12 years I got the experience the love of a wonderful father and for that, I am grateful. For those 12 years I had the most wonderful Daddy a girl could ever ask for and I wouldn't be the person I am today if it weren't for him. So, Daddy- I love you, I miss you, and I honor you on this Father's Day. Thank you for being the man you were and for showing me what a father's love should look like. We will be together again some day!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!