I'm really struggling...

Can we say TERRIBLE TWOs! Holy moley this kid is crazy, everything makes him scream. He will ask for something I will give it to him and tantrum. My neighbors probably think I abuse my kid because he screams so loud, ALL DAY LONG. You don't give him what he wants and it's like the world is ending, he falls on the ground pounding his feet and hands into the floor screaming. He is rejecting naps lately, it's a struggle to make him go to sleep, he used to be so good at sleeping, he would tell us when he had to go down for a nap or bedtime.

Then we add packing on top of a crazy two year old and then add school on top of that, I am overloaded. I mean I logged out of my Facebook on my computer, that has to say something. I feel like there isn't enough hours in the day for me to get things done and yet here I am blogging. Hehe...

I can honestly say this is the first time I am about to have a break down because of how much stress I have on myself. I don't mind moving and it's odd that I'm feeling this way because it isn't the first time we've moved or that we've moved while I am going to school. 

I guess lack of sleep could be doing it to me as well. Avery still wakes up twice a night and then lately is deciding that 4:45 is a perfect time to start the day. He then decides that he needs Tae up to hang out with him, so by 5 in the morning here we are in the living room watching Buzz Light Year. 

Oh man I just need to breath, and get off my blog! Only 3 more days and we will be done moving and I can relax, I'll be living in a bigger city with more support there and more things to do! 

So 3 more days Nichole, YOU.CAN.DO.THIS!

Fall is in the air...

Not Really!

It's suppose to be almost 90 this whole week, that isn't fall in other parts of the country but here in lovely AZ we call that fall.We may not have leaves changing colors here in good old Wickenburg but not having temperatures in the 100s makes it fall for me!

This past weekend we traveled up to Prescott to enjoy some fall weather and pumpkin picking! It was so nice up there with the high in the 70s and the low in the mid 30s! So relaxing, well it would have been relaxing if Tae wouldn't have decided to hit his terrible twos this weekend. That kid was C-R-A-Z-Y. 

Anyways back to pumpkin picking, we went to a place called Freeman Farms in Chino Valley. It was a cool little pumpkin patch, we got to pick our own pumpkins from the vine (I can say I've never done that before), then we went on a hay ride (Tae LOVED it), we got to pet some animals like a pig and a cow, and they some some other cool activities that we didn't participate in because Tae was being terrible.

Overall the trip was super fun and we got some pretty good pumpkins to carve (pictures of those coming later)! Tae had fun and so did Avery who just wanted to eat the dirt! Hey whatever makes a kid happy right?

Tae picked his very own pumpkin!

Avery was kind of like ehh whatever I'll eat this vine down here!

The only picture of me this whole trip, I took it myself!

Also, once we got back to the hotel the kids passed out super early considering they didn't take naps! Michael and I had some school work to get done so where did we have to work? 

That's right, the bathroom!!

I guess I should learn

I've never been one to actually do my hair for the fact that every time I try to curl it, it's flat within an hour. I have very straight thin hair and it can be annoying. 

The other day Michael made the comment that I always wear my hair in a ponytail or bun and never actually do anything to it. That would partly be out of laziness and partly because I wear sweats and t-shirts on a daily basis, no need to do my hair for that. 

So I guess I should learn to curl and do my hair. Guess I better start watching YouTube videos then. 

So here is my first attempt at curling. Guess it doesn't look that bad. Here's to trying more! 

Opinions???

1/2 time x2

Well six months has came and went!

Little Avery Nathaniel has reached is half birthday! He is officially 1/2 years old!!

My baby is getting so big and doing so many new things. I swear I wake up on a daily basis and he is doing something new.

Right now he can sit up on his own, I don't have to worry about propping pillows behind him anymore. Just plop him on the floor and give him some toys to play with.

He is drooling like CRAZY, like literally soaks 2 bibs a day, and I'm not sure if it's because he is teething or if he is like his brother and just drools a lot. 

When I do lay him down on his back he likes to roll from his back to his front and back to his back over and over again. It gets him where he needs to go, or sometimes gets him in places he didn't want to go. I'm pretty sure he will be crawling soon, when he lays on his tummy he likes to bend his legs up to his tummy! It's getting close.

He is wearing size 6-9 month or 9-12 month clothes! I can't help but buy him new clothes every time I go to the store, even though he has Tae's old clothes! However the clothes story is a whole different post. Makes me sad getting rid of them.

This kid also hardly ever cries. He is seriously such a good baby!

Sadly, he still isn't sleeping through the night. There was a time that he went to bed at 8 and slept until 5 then back to sleep until 730 but that ended quickly. We are still waking up 2 times a night :( no fun. However, on a positive note he is getting so much better at napping. 2 naps a day is what we are at AND I have him and Tae napping on the same schedule. Woot Woot! (That means nap time for mommy)

Avery loves playing with Tae and to my surprise Tae loves playing with Avery. Tae will bring Avery toys, including his cars, and sit there and play with him. It is so cute. I really hope my boys grow up to be best friends.

My sweet 1/2 year old. I love you Avery! You are my baby and forever will be my sweet AvyBaby! Can't wait to see you grow for the next half of your first year and the rest of your life! 

I must also add that yesterday Tae turned 2 1/2 which means he is now closer to 3 :(. My baby is growing up and it makes me sad/happy/sad. 

Right now he likes to eat like the cookies monster, meaning hardly any food goes into his mouth and all of his food goes on my floor! 

He loves Buzz and Woody (Toy Story). 

He remembers stuff now and it baffles me what he remembers. For instance, a few months ago he had this tiny red tracker, where it went I have no idea, and the other day he cried and cried because I had no idea where that red tractor was. I'm sure he lost it at the park or somewhere. He searched every where for it. 

He constantly asks to go to the park, on an hourly basis even if we just came home from the park he wants to go back. Finally he isn't scared of the slides and will go up and down them 100 times! 

Pretty much knows all of his colors and most of his shapes. Seriously the other day he pointed out an octagon to me, I was amazed. Sesame Street really does teach kids things because I know me nor Michael taught him that. 

Finally, Tae loves and I mean LOVES to dance. I play music for most of the day and he will just hang out in the living room dancing! 

This kid makes me laugh on a daily basis. He is the light of my life! I get frustrated with him at times but who can stay mad at a face like his for too long. We love him to death and are so grateful that he came into our lives! 

TaeBug you were the best surprise ever and a gift from God. We are so thankful for you and love you with our whole hearts. 

P.S. Planning 2 birthday parties is already giving me anxiety! The next 6 months will be interesting :)