Going to the doctor

This morning Cody had his 18 month check up. We're only 3 1/2 months late but better late than never. He was SO good. He was super cheerful and giggly for the doctors and nurses. He did cry when he got his 2 shots, one in each leg. And then he started to immediately itch when the band aides went on. Which we soon took off since he was trying to itch them away. And then we had to go get his blood drawn. Calvin had his blood taken for allergy testing and it was a nightmare, so I was expecting much of the same for Cody. When his name was called these 2 beautiful young nurse types came over to get his blood. He sat on my lap and I held his one arm and they held his other arm. And he couldn't have cared less. He watched them draw his blood and one poke was all it took. He sat perfectly still - as if he instinctively knew that he shouldn't move - or maybe he was mesmerized by the beauty of the nurses - of course it could've also been the death grip I had on him. At any rate, he was perfect. And it's moments like that that make my heart swell with love and pride. And when we were done, he just ran down the hall giggling.

Now we're home and Calvin and I are going to try to put white trim up in the newly painted kitchen. I hope I can measure and cut correctly. And if it's a little off, I figure I know how to use caulk :) Wish me and Calvin luck and have a wonderful new year!

Christmas Time

For the week leading up to Christmas, our family (mostly Wade and I) had a stomach bug. I had to take almost 4 days off work before feeling any better. It all subsided by December 23, though we were still reluctant to eat.

Christmas weekend was wonderful. The boys played together wonderfully. They were spoiled by Grandma Deanna and Grandpa Morris, Grandpa Floyd and Grandma Gloria, uncle Austin, Santa and us. They got musical instruments, a tunnel to crawl through, a tent to go over the bed, tricycles, trains, trains, trains, an etch-a-sketch, a truck, ornaments, skittles, books and probably other things I'm forgetting.

They got a set of Pooh books from Uncle Austin. Every night, Calvin has asked me if I will read all of them please and I have to tell him no. It would probably take over an hour to read them all. They are great books that explain some scientific type things like where rain comes from. This morniing in the car, Calvin was telling me that the clouds in the sky have water and will rain some day. It's so fun to watch him learn about things and come to understand different things.

Cody has a hugely multiplying vocabulary these days. Everything we say; he says. He loves the automatic trash can at Ginna's house. He plays with it all day long and says "trash" about 20 times a day. At home, he likes to point out all of the fans. Fan. Fan. Fan. He loves to drink water and is doing really well with his big boy cup. He also loves to practice pouring anything that was in his big boy cup. So we give him just a little bit at a time unless we have an ample supply of towels on standby.

I've decided that I need to make a career change. I'm tossing around a few ideas. I'll let you know if any of it pans out.