That akward moment...

Weenie.

Having a son with a tag-along, stuffed wiener dog named Weenie has been cause of some seriously akward moments.

Like today, in the dressing room at the store when Dawson yelled, "I need to get my Weenie out!". What he meant was, "My stuffed wiener dog appears to be stuck in the cart and I can't reach him. Could you please get him for me Mom?". I'm sure the dressing room attendant had Child Services on hold when we left.

Or last month at the grocery check out, Dawson pointed to me and announced, "Look, Mommy has a Weenie!". But what the newly acquired audience didn't know was that I was wearing a Pink brand sweatshirt with a dog silhouette on it (which happens to be their logo) and at the time he called all dogs 'Weenie', hence the awkward, panicked, sweaty silence.

Or when we were out on a walk a few weeks ago and Dawson shouted for all to hear, "Look Mommy! It's a REALLY big Weenie!". But what the horrified dog walker didn't know is that my son, has this stuffed animal that's named Weenie....

It sounds bad no matter how you try to say it. "But look, at the tag! Well, the name is worn off now because he has been well loved. But it used to say 'Weenie'.".....

Oh boy.

He Made Me A Momma.

Last night, in light of Mother's Day, Daryn was asking me my favorite thing about being a Mom. It didn't take me too long to arrive at my answer.

That I was chosen to be his Mom.

Of course I think he's the cutest, smartest, sweetest most perfect thing, well ever. But it's the little things that come with the title that I love the most. The kissing of the owies or when he rests his head on my shoulder after a long day. When looks at me with those big, brown eyes and wants to 'snuggle buggle'. Holding his hand while we stroll down the side walk or listing to him hum himself to sleep.

My heart can barely contain itself at times. It skips a beat when I think about how blessed I am that God choose me, me!, to be his Mom. I never knew I had the capacity to love like this until he showed me how.

I still gush over him when I walk into his room at night to kiss his forehead before I go to bed and can hardly find the words to express how much I care for him. I just beam looking at him and am so proud of the little man he already is.

I love you little man. Thanks for making me a Momma. It's my toughest, most challenging, proudest title yet.

Arranged Marriage

How cute will this photo be in their wedding slide show? ;) I guess well see but it's been incredibly darling to see their friendship grow. They Held hands all on their own for almost the entire ride home from Madison

They are becoming rather found of one another. It's darling to see their conversations expand and how excited they get to see each other.

Weenie the Beenie

Meet Weenie.

Dawson's bud. They go everywhere together. Last week we've gotten rid of D's "nunu" that he used when he slept. I was fearful of how the transition would go, especially with his sharp memory. But their were no tears. No begging for the nunu. Nothing. I was shocked.

That had to be due to his new found side kick. Dawson carries him around by the snout. He loves to rub their noses together too. It's the cutest.

I just melt when I see him cart that pup around and how much he loves it. It just warms my heart. So smitten with that little guy...

Lots To Do

I went to wake D up this morning and he was all sorts of snuggely. After laying in his bed a while he proclaimed "Lets get going! I've got lots to do today!"....

Opening Day

We rung in Brewers opening day this year with D's first trip to the movies, The Lorax...popcorn and all. He did so well. That little man of mine....(we did watch the game later on too !)

NSB Vacation

Our little fish.

Jumping in the pool for the 2934932874 time. :)

Love. My. Boys.

Best moment ever. I will never forget his pure joy.

Where dreams really do come true....

We are fresh off our trip to Florida with my family. It was such a needed vacation and we soaked up every moment of it. The weather was beautiful, the house was amazing and the unplugged time away was perfection.

We stayed in a house in New Smyrna Beach, FL with my family, GG, Uncle Paul, Cindy, Grant and Maddie. Most days were spent playing in the pool and lounging in the sun. Dawson turned into quite the little swimmer on this trip. There were a few moments that made Mom's heart drop, but he squealed with delight each leap he took into the pool. Thank God for water wings! Who knows how much water that boy drank from the pool!

Dawson was in heaven with all the modes of transportation he took in: Bus, Plane, Trolley, Fairy, Train, Boat, Monorail....he was such a rock star through it all.

On the last day we made it to Disney World. I wasn't sure how D would react, so all expectations were out the window. Even though it was very warm, crowded and his patience was greatly tested waiting in line, he did so well. We went on the merry go round, Dumbo, small world and train ride. On our way to Mickey Mouse D passed out from exhaustion. After a little coaxing from my Mom and Daryn to wake the sleeping babe, we did and boy am I glad we decided to.

You see, Dawson has a slight obsession with Mickey Mouse. From the clothes, to the cups, stuffed animals, chair, etc....he loves him so. His reaction was priceless and one that I will never forget. It made the entire trip worth it. That little beaner sure can make my heart skip a beat.

Despite still being in sleep recovery mode, Dawson asks for Mickey Mouse on the daily. "First we have breakfast then we go to Disney World and see Mickey Mouse, Mommy?"...

Success. :)