The Sweetest Thing

I can't tell you how much I love this guy!  This is my Spencer and he is the sweetest thing!  I guess I've caught the crud...throat hurts, aching all over...YUK!  Well, today I had to tell Spencer he couldn't stay for chess club (which he LOVES) because I am feeling so crummy. :(  Spence said, "Ah mom, that's okay.  Briggs and I can watch Reid for you when we get home while you go to bed."  OMG...is that not precious!?  I love that he was offering and I LOVE that he was offering his brother's help too! Ha!  I told him I would be fine to take care of Reid until daddy got home, but what a sweet baby to offer!!

     He is a wonderful big brother and will help me entertain Reid so I can load the dishwasher, throw some laundry in, etc...  Briggs is pretty awesome also and will help out as well!  How did I get to be so blessed with such great guys?! LOVE THEM!!
     Spencer and Rico have had this junk the last few days and seem to be getting over it.  Thank goodness...I'm praying that Briggs and Reid don't catch whatever it is.  Well, the hubs is home now and taking over so it's off to bed for me!  Just wanted to brag on my sweet, sweet guy! :)

GrandDadE's Bud

       I didn't think going back to work and leaving Reid would be easy.  Just before I got pregnant with Reid, we had been thinking about where the baby would go when I returned back to work.  The answer came like the biggest gift I could have gotten the entire pregnancy.  My dad retired just as we found out baby number three was on the way.  My dad, "GrandDadE" (and yes, that is how we spell it!) offered to keep our baby at our house when the time came to return to work.  Can you believe that?! I don't know many grandads who would do such a thing!
       Now, Reid is still very young so the transition hasn't been flawless.  We are still working on a great day schedule for him and GrandDadE.  As I've mentioned before, Reid can definately "speak up" when he doesn't agree with something.  I don't want to say that Rico and I ignore Mr. Reid...but, we aren't always going to jump at the second he begins crying.  My sweet daddy has been walking the floors with him and just yesterday I found out he didn't even eat lunch.  WHAT?! No, no, no...that just will not work.  So, we've got a bit of a "Whip Reid Into Shape Bootcamp" going on this weekend (love that it's a 3 day weekend by the way!) and fingers crossed Tuesday will be better! 
       I am extremely blessed to have the amazing parents I have.  I know most people think they have the best parents in the world...but, I REALLY do have THE best!  I could never say "Thank You!" enough to my wonderful parents.  They are always there for me.  I hope one day Spencer, Briggs and Reid view Rico and I just as I view my amazing mom and dad!!  I love you both so much!!!

GrandDadE and Reid

GrandDadE and Spencer

GrandDadE and Nana Bug with Briggs

GrandDadE and Briggs

Nana Bug and Briggs

Spence and GrandDadE



He's a thumb sucker!

Briggs and I caught Reid sucking his thumb this afternoon.  He's been working on mastering his new skill lately, so I knew it was only a matter of time.  Spencer, nor Briggs, were thumb suckers.  However,I have to admit, I LOVE to see a baby sucking their thumb! I know, I know, it's a habit that we may have trouble with later. But let's face it - Reid is our baby and pretty much spoiled rotten.  As long as he's not taking this habit to college with him...I'm good!  Besides, lately he hasn't shown much interest in his pacifier and I need a little help in the "self soothing" department.  So, suck away Mr. Reid and we will "awwww" at the cuteness of it all! ;)



Sleeping Baby

Dear Sweet Reid,

           I love to watch you sleep.  I could spend hours watching you dream away if there weren't other "mommy duties" calling.  You are sleeping eight hours straight at night now!  I do believe you are going to grow up too fast.  Please, please try to slow down for me....deal?  I love you more than you'll ever know! 

Is there anything better than a sleeping baby?

Just A Swingin'!

Reid is starting to like his swing a little more everyday.  He has also discovered his hands lately and has them in his mouth all the time!  Here is our guy just a swinging as he tries to chew on his fist.  You can see how he "speaks up" when he's ready to stop. Haha!  I also want to apologize for the noisy T.V. in the background. ;P

Bath Time Blues!

I am SO happy to say the bath time blues are starting to fade.  I've mentioned before, Reid hates a bath!  Well, I'm trying not to jinx it, but he hasn't cried during bath time in three days!!!  Fingers crossed people! :)  I guess he's just getting older and letting me know he can handle more and more! Love my guy!

After a bath in the beginning. :(

After a bath now! :)



Lake Visitors

Sundays are ironing days around here...blah!  If I have to spend HOURS ironing, at least I can glance out the window every once in a while. :)  Today it was really foggy but we had some visitors on the lake!

There were so many of them!

It was great watching them until...

this guy showed up!!  Meet Athens!

Look at this thing that's perched on our dock.

Before Athens...

after Athens!

Run for your LIFE!