What is normal?

If you would have told me 5 years ago that I would be excited, ELATED, that someone took a poop in a tiny little chair in my living room, I would have told you that you needed to be medicated and put away.  However, somewhere in the past five years the life I consider normal has changed drastically.  And today we hit a milestone....the start of potty training.  I will spare you the details but it has begun and it is exciting!  Farewell diapers, you will soon be a thing of the past.....SEE YA!!!

For those of you hoping for a picture or video of the momentous occasion you are going to be disappointed. The girl deserves some sense of privacy.  So instead  I have some pictures from last week of the Great Cupcake Disaster of 2011!

 To start, hanging out with a pregnant girl is starting to rub off, and not in the let's have another baby kind of way. But in the let's make cupcakes for no reason kind of way.

 The whole idea sparked when I told Krystal that last year for St. Patrick's Day I made cupcakes and gave one to Peyton for the first time.

 Liam is the exact same age this year that Peyton was last.  SO he was due for his first cupcake.  Plus he has to practice for his first birthday coming up in June.

 He was ready and so we were we.  We laughed and took pictures and the kids seemed to enjoy themseleves.

 The ate frosting and made a mess, just as it should be.

 Then we noticed it....a rash developing on Liam's face.  I tried not to freak Krystal out but suggested she get him in the tub.  The rash got worse, then it showed up on Peyton's face...it was getting crazy! Nobody was sick, just rashes on their little faces.

 A quick phone call to the pediatrician, a thorough scrub down and one panicked conversation later, they were both fne.  The rashes went away and they were all good!  Oh and don't ask us why it happened because we still don't know.  We just blame Publix buttcream frosting.

So the moral of the story is this....whether someone is using your living room as a toilet or breaking out in hives from a desert item, it's just life and you have to laugh at the craziness that is our NEW normal!

Spring Sprinklers

The weather on Saturday was beautiful!  It was the perfect day for Peyton's first run through the sprinklers.  I have memories of running through the sprinklers my Dad would put in the front yard.  It is a right of passage for kids in the south.  Plus it serves two purposes, keeping the little ones entertained and watering the yard. I imagine there will many days spent just like this... 

Bath Time....again

I know, I know...it seems like all my kid does is take baths with boys.  But I can't help the only little ones we spend time with are boys.  However, this bath served a purpose.  Little Liam had gotten a new bath seat at his house but when his Momma tried to put him in it he freaked out! So we thought if we put him in with Peyton he would realize the bath seat was fun and get over his hatred of the seat.  As you can see, it worked! 

 I can proudly say that Liam has been using his bath seat everday since! 

 When you're little taking a bath with a friend is always more fun.

 It was so funny to watch them interact and splash together.  They were double trouble in the splashing department.

Liam, Hope to see you for some more splashing real soon. Love, Peyton

Bath Time with Friends

Is there anything cuter than a little kid enjoying a bubble bath?  I can answer that, YES!  Two little kids enjoying a bubble bath.

We spent the weekend with The Adams family in Tampa and had such a wonderful time. 
It's always great to see them but this time is was extra fun because Peyton and Steven actually played with each other. Steven turns two on Saturday, so they are pretty close in age. The last time we were there for a visit they were both a little more shy and a little less interested in one another.  This time it was a whole other story and they were best buds all evening.

I haven't done my silly commentary in awhile of what I think Peyton is saying in photos, however, tonight I feel it is time to translate.  At the end of the evening we tossed the sticky little munchkins in the tub together and it was hysterical!  SO here goes...

Peyton: Mom, do you see this boy in the tub with me?

Steven: Mom, do you see this girl in the tub with me?

Steven: Hey, don't blame me for those bubbles.

Peyton: It was me...he he he

No commentary necessary...

Steven: Oh man is this water hot!

No commentary necessary...

Steven:  So delicious!!!

Peyton:  Scoot over, I need a drink.

Both:  Splashing water all over Grandma/Aunt Shirley's bathroom is so fun!

We had such a nice time this weekend and can't wait to go back soon!  Thanks for the memories Adams Family!

Happy Hump Day!

Hope your day is as sweet as ours!

Ball with Daddy

First of all, do not ask why our sweet little girl is in the driveway in her nightgown and socks.  She just is.  But who really cares, I think these pictures speak for themselves and her and her Daddy were having a BLAST!

Water Wings

Water wings are the best!  Last Tuesday I bought Peyton her first pair and thought that they were worth a shot.  I paid $4.99 and they are worth every penny.  They took a little getting use to but by the weekend she was a pro.

We are looking forward to countless days in the pool this summer. I am making a prediction that she will be wingless by the end of summer!  Just you wait and see!