This past week was nothing short of hell on earth. Since this blog serves as a baby book for my children as well as a personal journal with photos for me, I don't want to dwell too much on the 'yuck details,' but let's just say I was in trial for 2 days, have documented my entire life as a Mom for the last 4 years, have spent more time than I'd prefer studying, organizing, printing, and writing every interaction with a particular individual, so that I could sit in front of a Judge to explain my views and the crap that me (and my precious Connor) have lived. What amazes me the most is that how lightly someone takes "swearing in under oath."
There were lies, upon lies, upon lies as we sat in court. All said with a straight face before God.
It was at that moment that I was beyond relieved that all that time I spent documenting every.single.interaction. between me and 'the other party.' I had a voicemail, along with hand written notes to prove the lies were not true. It was, if, for just a moment, I had a tiny victory proving he was a liar in front of an audience.
How much better would life be if a liar's pants really did catch on fire?!
I made it through two of the hardest days of my life to date, praying that this one judge will see what is clear to be the best interest of my sweet boy and see all that the 'other party' really is.
So now I just wait. The judge will mail the verdict to my attorney. It could be days, weeks, months... All I can do is not think about it, live in the moment, and pray. Pray hard.
I am so very blessed to have these sweet boys to keep me distracted each minute of the day.
It's been a while since I sat down to blog my photos from this month. A lot has gone on. My boys are ever changing. Thank goodness for pictures to help tell the story.
Our nightly baths have really become fun. There's splashing, giggles, and memories being made.
This Nugget turned 9 months. He had his first haircut (courtesy of Barber Mommy), sprouted tooth #2, babbles "Mama" and "Dada," loves to giggle at his brother, and is sleeping more (slightly). He beelines it for any toilet paper or cords he can get his hands on, and plays fetch like a pup.
Summer days are long. Very long, at times. We've tried to coordinate play dates when we can to help keep our days exciting. Malena and Brennen from down the street came by to make pizzas for lunch a few weeks ago. The kids played well together. If I remember correctly, the play date ended with Connor in timeout. Good times.
Mr. Mess Maker tried spaghetti for the first time. He makes me miss having a dog to clean up under the high chair. Noah is king of watching things drop to the floor. Meal time is usually eat, splash hands in any juice on his tray, watch it fly, take a bite of food, toss food on the floor, then repeat. If you tell Noah to stop, he just looks up at you and smiles. Oh, he is trouble.
The boys hosting their splash contest in the tub. I do a lot of wiping up puddles after bath time. This is the closest I get to mopping the floors these days.
C loves to note how beautiful the sunsets are. He is so my dad. Our bike rides at sunset make my heart happy.
Ever since Noah's teeth popped through, he likes to make a goob face. I can't get enough of it.
Yep. Goob face.
Connor finished flag football and began tee ball. He's not so thrilled with the catching part, but likes to hit. I'm so happy he's playing something indoors during the brutal summer heat.
I received this sweet little gift from the soon-to-be Mrs. Brewer. My little sister is getting married. When did we get so old?!
Little girls like to doodle with chalk and crayons. My little boy likes to watch his Mama doodle with chalk and crayons. I try so very hard to not botch all of his requests, despite the fact I am no where near an artist.
(Just to clarify- pictured below is a Royal Guard (Star Wars), Emmett (from Lego Movie), Lego Batman, and Angry Bird Yoda.) Only for my boy!
Last week, I ventured out with the boys on our bikes. For our 20 minute bike ride, I'm pretty sure it took me just as long to get us all ready. There was lots of strap adjusting, helmet tightening, tire pumping, tire re-pumping after Connor thought it'd be fun to try it himself, sweat wiping, encouraging, happy Mom words, and pictures taken before we left the driveway (by a neighbor jogging by that must have noted all my efforts). Before I made it across the street, I learned I was riding on a dry-rotted back tire that just let out all that awesome air we just pumped into it. No darn tire was going to make us turn back! We were all smiles (except my thighs that were screaming after riding on my flat tire).
This helmet is what you get when Target has only one infant helmet to choose from. My little monkey.
Look at these ridiculously adorable babies! It's only a short amount of time before we have little boys running all over in our family! Gosh, I love their little faces.
Noah Monster is hitting milestones like crazy lately. I'm excited he's thriving, but my little baby is growing too darn fast. This day...he chose to stand on his own AND clap. Life is about to get very interesting! Oh, the stage of bumps, bruises, and tiny shoes.
He claps all the time. I love it every time.
Friday was exactly what we needed after a crud week. The boys and I tried out the Aquatic Center after not going since before I had Noah. Connor is about 47 inches, which is an inch shy of the height requirement for the big water slides there. We went over to the slides to measure him just in case (and for me to see how strict the lifeguards really are). Connor looked so close & was anxiously waiting to see what the lifeguard said. I kindly promoted the fact that C is an excellent swimmer and so close to the 48 inch mark. The lifeguard approved! I cheered inside!! Connor exclaimed how happy he was that he grew! :)
It was not easy trying to capture a brother photo, all while holding my camera with one hand, and keeping a hand on Noah with the other hand (oh, and with the usual "Look at me! Smile! Don't squish your brother! Look at me!" instructions).
Noah was content with whatever we were doing.
We spent a good two hours watching big brother on the water slides. Connor was happy as a clam. Noah napped on me. I got to sit, be out of the house, and with little expense & effort, my boys were having a good time. It was a win for all.
Off to bed, I go! Tomorrow is a big day! Connor goes to a Kid Camp at our community center in the morning, then off to celebrate our favorite lady's birthday! Happy (slightly early) birthday Nana!!!
