Inspiration..

As most of us know our childhood contributes to how we grow and become individuals of society. Well I hope I can instill good values and morals into Wyatt and when he comes to the cross roads of life he makes his own path. Obviously I wish I could protect him from all the hurt in the world but eventually he will be out there and I can only hope that he has a good compass to know his way home no matter where he has been and I'll always be there for him. I want him to know he creates his own destiny and when things get tough he can change his course one step at a time, and that life is precious and slowing down to "smell the roses" is a good thing. He should know what's meant to really be will be and you can't force anything to happen. I want him to be a leader but also when needed to be a follower. And most of all to love! Love is stronger than any evil and can get you through the heartaches of life. It's when you close your heart and allow the hurt to settle that we become bitter and guarded and lose the ability to love. I know he will have his share of heartache but I hope he can learn to get off the ground and work for what he believes in paving his own path in life.

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Okay so I've just stated this blog and I'm already slacking! I try to keep this one all about Wyatt so I've started another blog for me and of course things about Wyatt are in it too- I mean he is my life but I'm lacking ideas for this one.. He is still dealing with some ear and digestive issues but is fearless as can be! Not much is really that new yet! He is still the sweetest little brat you've ever met and terrorizing the dogs! The weather has been crappy so we've been stuck inside and he doesn't like that!! He crawls to the back door wanting out to play so hopefully it gets nice soon! This weekend we will be going to Charlotte to visit our awesome friends Mel and Kristen! If you have any suggestions for blogs or want to know anything feel free to ask and I'll be happy to answer :) Hope everyone has a good week!

Mommy & My Favorites

(1) Food: Well I eat almost anything but it's a sure thing with beans! And mommy likes any fruit really
(2) Color: We like green!
(3) Animal: Since I follow grandmas dogs around and laugh when they run away probably dogs. Mommy likes white tigers though
(4) Sports Team: Leafs and Oilers for hockey and Cowboys and Falcons for football! Mommy can't wait to put me in sports :)
(5) Dessert: I LOVEE CAKEEE!! hahah Mommy isn't big on sweets (besides me of course) but she does like them sometimes.
(6) Artist/Singer/Band: Fisher Price Lullabies.. Country
(7) Pair of Shoes: Mommy doesn't usually put me in shoes but I do have a ballin' pair of boat shoes I got for my birthday! She always wears flipflops though
(8) Outfit: I like to rock the plaid shorts and tshirt it goes great with mommy and her dresses
(9) Store: We both like target because I get really awesome things when we go there and it doesn't cost Mommy a bunch.
(10) Brand: Carter because their clothes are longer than most and I'm a growing boy so I need the room.
(11) Perfume: Perfume is for girls except Mommy she's allergic
(12) Accessory: We are each others favorite accessory we go with anything and always look good together!
(13) City: Wilmington for now we have lots of friends there
(14) Hobby: I like to headbutt things and play with cars and mommy likes to bake.
(15) Beauty Product: I like my johnsons shampoo it cleans me up and leaves me smelling fresh! Mommy's is mascara I always try to take it away from her though I guess natural is best lol.
(16) Snack: We like to share fig cookies together or some fruit.. I also like the animal crackers mommy always has them for me in the car when we go out!
(17) Holiday: We like halloween it's fun getting dressed up and seeing our friends!
(18) Movie: CARS!!!!!
(19) Song: Hush little baby.. Mommy sings it to me before I go to sleep at night.
(20) Guilty Pleasure: We like to goof off and chase each other while screaming and laughing it's a lot of fun!

Headbutt nation.

I have created a monster!! OKAY so the picture is adorable and it's only a love tap headbutt here but now he not only does this with me which because I'm use to it and know how to angle my head to not get busted in the nose it doesn't bother me but now to everyone or everything!! My mom got caught of guard and he headbutted the crap outta her and bruised her nose. HILARIOUS? yes! right? not so much.. And then we were at the doctor and he started hitting his head on the wall EMBARRASSING! And this time it left a bruise on his head. Crazy kid!! But to top all this off we are outside enjoying this gorgeous weather we've been having playing bubbles and chalk and because he isn't up walking yet he is crawling around out back.. Well we have a concrete slab as our "porch" so I'm sure you can guess where this is going but YEP he starts headbutting the freaking concrete!! I don't want to give him a complex or scare him but I also don't want to take him in for a MRI cause he keeps bashing his head! I know it's a playful thing and he doesn't mean it to hurt (most of the time) and it's his way of exploring but I don't want him to end up hurting himself :/ any suggestions on how to break this oh-so cute but oh-so wrong habit?

A mothers strength.

I'm sure I've said it before and I'll say it again being a mother changes you. It gives you strength you never knew you had. It's a love that can never be replaced or duplicated. It is heartache when you're not the one suffering. Happiness when you're not the one laughing. And accomplishment when you're not the one make new advances in life. Being a mother means giving more than you thought you had but receiving more than you thought was possible. And most importantly it's a learning experience! Some of the best lessons aren't taught in classrooms but by our children. Even before Wyatt was born he was teaching me and changing me. Maybe we have children to find ourselves rather than shape tomorrows society. I guess lately Wyatt has taught me strength in more ways than one, restraint from letting the "quick on my toes smart mouth" out, courage to do what needed to be done despite the difficulty of the results, and forgiveness for myself. I AM strong because I have to be for him and that is what matters.

ABC's for Wyatt

A. Age: 1

B. Bed Size: crib

C. Chore you hate: taking a nap when I want to play

D. Dogs: Leo and Gracy

E. Essential Start to your Day: Milk

F. Favorite Color: Green

G. Gold or Silver: Gold because I'm number 1

H. Height: 29 inches

I. Instruments you play: Pots and Pans

J. Job Title: Cutest, sweetest TODDLER ever!

K. Kids: no

L. Live: North Carolina

M. Man in your life: I have two awesome uncles that show me manly roles

N. Nicknames: Wy, Wy-Wy, Wyatt John

O. Overnight Hospital Stays: When I was born 9 days in NICU

P. Pet Peeve: When my mom wont let me get my way

Q. Quote from a Movie: "My names mater like ta-mater" (mommy's favorite for me)

R. Right or Left-handed: undeterminded

S. Siblings: HELL NO!

T. Time you wake up: 7:30 or 8

U. Underwear: Luv Diapers

V. Vegetables you dislike: sometimes green beans haven't had everything yet.

W. What makes you run late?: my mommy keeps track of the time.

X. X-Rays you've had: don't know the number but a few of my GI track

Y. Yummy food you make: mommy makes my food

Z. Zoo- favorite animal: Elephant

A small boy in a big world

For those of you who followed our first year and shared laughter and tears with us here is a fresh start to a fresh year! Wyatt is officially one!! The baby we grew to love is now a toddler and exploring the world in many new ways. He is crawling everywhere, cruising furnisher, walking while pushing toys, forward facing in the car, eating anything in sight, talking, and sharing his joyous laughter with us all. The first year brought many milestones and although I slowly drifted away from blogging while dealing with personal life setbacks I am back on track and ready to blog! Please join us for these next few unforgettable years full of adventure as Wyatt grows to discover the world at his feet.