Life in Max's world over the last few weeks

Max's world has changed a bit.  Mom isn't as active as she was.  Mom is now on bed rest because of some pregnancy complications.   Baby Peanut is doing okay and we are hoping the rest of the pregnancy isn't as dramatic as the first part.  Mom spends a lot of time hanging out on the couch.  (Which is testing her emotions and humbling her big time!)

We do a lot of hanging out at home.  We see doctors a lot.  And Dad has been home quite a bit.  We are lucky to have wonderful friends who have been taking care of us.  We watch what most would say it "A bit to much TV" but he is one happy boy.  He is funny, he is growing up, still doesn't talk but we are enjoying his "words" and "gestures", and he gives the best hugs.   

 Funny Boy loves to see through the clear plastic part of the bag.  Don't worry we don't let him keep it on.  We know the dangers.

 Max loves being a big boy.  Aunt Rebecca gave us the idea of having him eat with us at the table so he would eat more.  WORKS like a charm!

 My happy man.

When Daddy is home things are GREAT.  Max loves to be outside, and the weather FINALLY warmed up to the 20's and 30's last week.

 All dressed up for church

 Books, books and more books. 

 Hanging out at the doctors office.  They have trucks in every room.  LOVES this!

 "Working" with Daddy

 This is his "cheese ball" face.  He thinks you can't "see" him when he closes his eyes. 

 We tried to make Cheerio necklaces.  Max wanted nothing to do with it.  He was more frustrated that the cheerios were all over the table rather than in the box. 

 Where is Max??

 Saw this quote online.  I was having an emotional day, and boy did this make me cry.

 Coloring everywhere - face, hands, table, and sometimes the paper. 

 The markers got in his mouth so bad, that when I gave him an apple to eat it dyed the apple.  NASTY!

 Giving Gerald some Loves.

 Daddy is so much fun. 

 Auntie Casch is his Gal.  Max LOVES her so much.  He gives her hug bear hugs.  It is pretty awesome.  We love Casch a lot around these parts.

Last week I was CRAVING cucumbers.  Next thing we know, they are Max's favorites.  So great.  He is such a food snob.  Picky picky.  But it makes us so happy that he is branching out, trying new things.  He likes cucumbers and apples now.

And there we have it.  The life of Max.  We thank you for the prayers for Baby Peanut.  We ask you to keep those prayers coming.

Some Past pictures of Tiffany and Her Mom

Nightmares

Ever since I can remember I have be plagued with horrible nightmares.
The year after Will and I got married, I had TERRORS each night.  I am sure Will wasn't thinking this is how he was going to spend his first year of marriage,  waking up to the screaming of his fearful wife.  But Will was great, would tlak to me, help me calm down, and hold me until I would fall back asleep.  They slowly went away.

I hardly have night Terrors like that anymore.  We have learned some tricks to help me fall asleep and also put me back to sleep if I have a nightmare.  I watch the Jetsons on our little TV in our bedroom.  We put the "sleep" on and I fall asleep listening to Jane, George, Judy and Elroy. 

When I am pregnant, wow, the dreams.  But, sadly, the night terrors come back. 
Last night I had an awful one.  I don't remember much.  But they always have to do with my family. 
I woke up, shaking and crying, and got Will.  He wasn't in bed yet.  But, I made him come to bed, watch the Jetsons and calm me down. 

I am not embarrassed by this at all.  I have always had this problem.  I have always lived with it. 
My Mom also had them. 
My hope is that my kids don't get them.  Because they do take over your sleeping life until you get a handle on them. 

On a happier note here is one of my favorite Jetson's moments, dare you NOT to sing along: