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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

This can't be normal...

I tried to put Xavier down for a nap around 2 (his usual nap time) but he never went to sleep. So I got him up and let him play for awhile. Around 4:30 he was one grumpy kid. So I'm thinking...do I put him down for a nap this late and risk having him stay up until mindnight? Or do I suffer through his crankiness for a couple more hours and put him to bed early? I decided that for my own sanity I'd put him down for a late nap and take my chances. When Q got home from work arond 6:30, we wondered if we should wake the monster. We didn't wake him. Instead we ate dinner in peace and watched American Gladiators. Around 9:30 we started to panic. Is he going to wake up at 3AM hungry or wanting to play? We went to bed with our fingers crossed. Not only did he sleep through the night, he didn't wake up until 9AM!! He was a very happy boy and ate four pieces of french toast for breakfast.

6 comments:

Nicole Stucki said...: Are you kidding me! That is amazing. I wish that would happen with Taylor. That would be great. You have some dang cute kids. I love the look alike pictures. I need to do that. Thanks for the idea.; February 12, 2008 at 4:07 PM
Lyndsie Field said...: that had to be a once in a lifetime occurence! i'll be very jealous of you if it wasn't!! what a cute sleeper he is! :); February 12, 2008 at 9:52 PM
The Keetch Family said...: Lucky smuck. of course you get good sleepers....; February 13, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Mama Megs said...: What a cutie! That sometimes happens with my little guy-who knows why, but I'll take it! (I'm Jen's friend from college in case you are wondering who this strange girl is commenting on your blog!) www.dehmilesfamily.blogspot.com; February 13, 2008 at 5:54 PM
Anonymous said...: I believe this story; Lennon will not stay up later than 5:30 (unless he's just screaming in total torture) and sleeps until 6:30 or 7 each morning. It is so weird. But 9 am?!!! LOL he was so exhausted from being a busy kid.

Cute, cute cute...; February 14, 2008 at 7:53 AM
Anonymous said...: That's hilarious! Thanks so much for the V-day card. You are so sweet to think of us. It's so fun that they are to the age now where we can do fun things like that. I hope you guys had a fun day!; February 16, 2008 at 6:49 AM

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Over the past couple of weeks Xavier has been turning his head when I go to kiss him on the lips, forcing me to settle for his cheek. I finally asked him what was so wrong with me kissing him on the lips and he replied, "If we kiss on the lips, that means we're married. You are already married to Daddy and I never want to be married. That's why." Sad. He's growing up.

I was making breakfast this morning and Xavier said, "It's hard to have kids. You always have to do busy stuff." I just laughed because I never thought he noticed all the stuff I did and just took it for granted.

We were at the Aquarium yesterday. Xavier pointed to a Lion Fish, leaned over to his cousin Austin and said, "That's my Mom's favorite kind of fish." I told him like 6 months ago that I love Lion fish and have never talked about it since. I love that he remembered.

"Why did Heavenly Father make the earth like a circle? The people who live on the bottom are walking around upside down!"

I made whole wheat buttermilk pancakes this morning instead of the usual toaster waffles. Here are a few of the things Xavier said in between bites..."Mom, you are the best cooker ever! This is super duper duper yummy!" and my favorite was,"Mom, I really love you so much when you make me such delicious pancakes!"

Q went in to say good night to the boys and he told Xavier that since tomorrow is Monday, he'd have to go back to work. Xavier gave him a big hug and said "I'll think about you always."

The other morning Q was getting ready for work and Xavier said, "Hey Dad, maybe you don't have to go to work anymore. I have enough toys."

"Hey mom, when are you getting a baby in your belly? When I get married I want to have eight babies...mostly boys and one girl so she can sing songs and make us lunch."

"I don't have to go to school Mom. My head is full. If I learn more stuff I could get a head ache."

While playing Candy Land together the other day he said, "Mom....do you ever get tired of losing?"

While in his car seat the other day Xavier shouted out excitedly, "Oh my gosh, Mom! I have hair on my legs! I'm growing up like Daddy!"

Impressed with his little brother's growing vocabulary, Xavier announced to me, "Mom! Deacon is speaking English!"

We were driving in the car the other day and out of the blue he says, "Mom, I love your heart."

Deacon was napping and Xavier was watching a cartoon. I decided to do some laundry which is across the courtyard to our apartment. I grabbed the basket and said "Hey buddy, I need to go do some laundry. I'll be right back." X looked up casually from his cartoon and said, "OK Mom, call me if you need me."

"Hey Mommy, I need to get a job at the Pirates of the Caribbean ride so I can go to Disneyland when it's closed."

Me: " ...because I'm the boss!"
X: "No, Daddy's the boss. But it's okay Mommy, you can pretend. "

Q was tucking Xavier in the other night and he grabbed his neck and pulled his face close and said, "I don't want you to go to work, Daddy. We don't need more money. Just snuggle for me a little while." (Q about died.)

Xavier: "Green is my favorite color, Mom."
Me: "Why?"
Xavier: "Because it fills my heart with happy."

I woke up this morning with his cute little face just inches from mine. In a soft little voice he said, "Wake up sleepy head. I just looked out my window and it's going to be a beautiful day today!" (Where do they get this stuff?)

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Deacon is two now and he has a lot to say. He makes us laugh out loud when we hear such adult phrases coming from such a small person.

"Hey Mommy, see this scratch? (points to the smallest little red mark on his leg). "Xavier did this. We call the police and they come and throw him in jail, OK Mommy? Sounds like a plan?"

"Chill out guys!"

"You've got to be kidding me, babe!" (this said while hitting his palm to his forehead).

"A big boy bed is super cool. I'm super cool too."

"I don't like big puppy doggies....just the itsy-bitsy tiny ones".

"I'm not Deacon! I BATMAN!"

"Mom, I need privacy...shut the door."

"Sorry Mommy, there's just a tiny bit of pee pee in my undies....just a tiny bit."

The other morning he asked me "Did you have good nigh-nights Mommy? Cuz your hair looks crazy."

I am constantly cleaning up after his messes, but I have to be sneaky. He doesn't like me to pick up his toys. "Mom, I am so frustrated at you. Stop cleaning my stuff! I just want to play a little bit!"

"Just snuggle me for a tiny while!"

"Holy cow, no way!"

While wrestling with Q before bed, Deacon stopped mid tackle and grabbed Q's face and said "I very like you Daddy!"

"Mommy, I really like hummus. It's really nummers!"

"Buzz Lightyear is my favorite guy, but Batman is so cool too."

He's always surprising me with his ever growing vocabulary. He uses words like actually, probably, supposed, frustrated, and relaxing.

He is still my biggest fan always giving me compliments throughout the day even if I'm in sweats and a ponytail. Why do they have to grow up? I wish I could freeze him at this exact age forever.

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