Shots..

This weekend was Richard's four days off.  Cooper had kindergarten sign ups last week which meant I had to scheduled his four year shots. I figured I would need Richards help so I made sure to schedule it while Richard would be off.  After Cooper's Valentines party we pick up Allison from school early and drove into town.  Cooper was so chill about the whole thing.  He got weighed, the nurse took his height, tested his hearing, eyesight, and took his blood pressure.  Cooper even had a list of questions and pictures he had to complete.  He weighs 36 pounds and is 40 inches tall.  Cooper was right at average on his weight 51% but slightly under in height at 44%.  Then came the dreaded shots, I honestly think he had no understanding or remembrance of what a shot was.  The nurse asked him to lay down and Cooper got up on the table laid there and rested his arms behind his head.  The first shot he said ow, then the second shot he jerked his leg and cried, the third shot (which is a combined shot) he was full on crying.  Cooper never fought us, he took the shots like such a big boy.  The crying didn't last long, Richard and Cooper were laughing about it when we got to the car.  I cant believe Cooper will be five this July and starting Kindergarten in August.  Its strange because his pregnancy is still vivid in my mind, and even his infant days are still fresh memories.  It almost seems like my lil guy grew up on me over night.  I love my Cooper James:)

Cooper's Vday party

 

Friday Cooper had his Valentines party.  Luckily Richard was off so we were both able to attend, of course with Beckett too.  First on the teacher's agenda was their balloon release.  Attached to the balloon's was a note that said something along the lines of: if you find my balloon write to me, with each child's name, and the schools address.  All the children holding hands with the parents and teachers walked across the street and then released the balloon's.  The wind was blowing pretty hard that morning and a few of the balloon's got stuck in a tree across the street.  It was fun watching the balloon's float until they were out of sight.  Next we got to watch a puppet show that a few of the parents put on.  And then the best part food and opening up Valentines cards.  Cooper got a ton of candy!  The director also had her famous back drop set up for pictures, that women is so creative!!  This school year has been so fun to see how Cooper interacts with his classmates and his teacher.  Cooper has become so independent, he is an amazing listener, and follows directions and his teacher.  Cooper use to be such a follower and would follow his sister when it came to food, toys, or games.  But know Cooper definitely has his own opinion, I love my little guy so much.

Super Bowel

Sunday was Super Bowel and we had a little get together with some friends of ours and there baby at our house.  I made so much food, Richard took all the leftovers to work and came home with empty containers Monday afternoon.   I spent Thursday afternoon making a list for food and scanning pinterest for recipes to make.  I have to admit this was one super bowel I was actually rooting for a team that I liked.  I grew up in Midland but I spent my entire summers in California from the age of 6-18 and have only missed one year visiting CA in the last 10 years.  I consider myself a California girl at heart.  My Aunt's live a little more than an hour away from San Fransisco.  Not to mention that my aunt Steffer is a huge 49ers fan.  We even got her tickets to a game this season for her birthday.  It was fun to watch the game with friends eat good food and root for our team.

7 months

Its crazy how time passes.  It seems like just yesterday I was waddling around with Beckett still in my belly, awaiting his arrival.  That stubborn boy only came one day early and that was because I was induced.  I always envied those women who had there babies a week or two early.  All my kids stayed put until I was induced.  Some how seven months have gone by and my tiny sickly baby is know a mostly healthy big baby who still has no hair lol.  Beckett has still not mastered crawling, that kid is just to content to just sit down and chill.   With our other kids Richard and I would put the remote control (Or whatever object they always wanted) and place it in front of them to give them incentive to crawl to it.  Not Beckett, he is totally fine and will entertain himself by watching his siblings.  A couple of weekends ago Beckett got his two bottom teeth in, which caused a few fussy days but nothing major.  He still only eats 6 oz at every feeding, and eats two full servings of baby food a day.  Honestly Beckett is not my eater but he is so content not moving around and observing things.  And truthfully I am okay with him being immobile for the time being, because I am a busy mom!  Some days I cant believe I am so lucky to have my Beckett boy, it doesn't seem real.  He is such an easy going baby, who loves to snuggle and be held by his mommy, and will let me kiss him until my hearts content.  Happy seven months my sweet sweet boy.

Play dates

On Thursday Cooper had a play date with his friend Deagan, they were so good and play excellent together.  It was my pleasure to watch him and Cooper even asked if he could spend the night,  After Deagan went home we made dinner and Cooper fell asleep on the table, I guess his time with his friend wore him out.

On Friday we picked up Allison's friend Madison after school and she spent a few hours at our house. The girls played in Allison's room and poor Cooper was just so bummed he wanted in on their action.  He laid on the floor crying by her door.  It was pathetic, I tried to distract him several times!  The girls were changing clothes and pretending to talk on the phone, it was total girl time.  We finally left the house and took the kids to pizza hut and then out to the new ice cream place Cherry Berry.  And soon it was time to take Madison home.

The kids have so many friends here in Hobbs, its nice to have play dates before the rush of soccer season is upon us!

Groundhogs day

Richard was working this past weekend so the kids and I had to fill our day with fun activities.  Both the kids got notes sent home from school about making there own valentines box/bag.  Normally I thought that was done at school but we had fun making our own.  I have a stash of crafts and was able to pull some fun things out for the kids to decorate.  Allison was all about decorating, my Cooper was not.  He literally handed me a few decorations and said I pick this you glue it on.  It was such a nice day Saturday that we decided to load up and spend some time at the park, but first we had to drive around town hunting for girl scout cookies for Allison.  The kids love the new park that's been built and Beckett was so content in the stroller.  After the park we came home and made cupcakes.  It was such a chill day and Richard even got home early.

Growth

My Cooper James ask me a question a couple of days ago "Mom when do you stop getting bigger and bigger, does your body grow forever?"  I laughed and thought what an interesting question.  Cooper and I talked about our bodies for about 30 minutes. 


Cooper's question got me thinking on a deeper level.  I was thinking about the type of growth we make in our lives.  We grow as individuals, as a married couple, or as mothers etc etc.  There is no secrete that I miss Midland, and how Hobbs is not my favorite place to live.  Don't get me wrong  I have meet some wonderful people here in Hobbs.  My kids have some pretty amazing friends here.  I love our church family here, I have definitely made some forever friends in Hobbs.  I really enjoy the MOPS group I am apart of.  And the number one reason we moved here was for Richard job which he has grown tremendously while we have lived here.  But lets face it, Hobbs is not really my home, and I live for the day we move.  I think living here has been a total learning opportunity for me, I have had to grow in ways I never thought possible.  We have been in Hobbs this month for 18 months.  We have traveled to Midland for nearly EVERY event for any of our family members.  We want to be with family.  I am not sure what our future hold in the next 6 months, I have an idea of what I want but I leave it up to my Father in Heaven.  Which is a hard thing to do for this controlling women/mother/wife.  I cant allow life to pass me by while I wait either, which is a huge lesson I've learned.  I, we have to live and not miss a moment that life has to offer.