Proud Mama

This post is long over due.  Ryker started walking awhile ago but it was mostly just a couple steps here and there.  Now he has figured out that its not so bad.  He usually picks a target and then walks to it but he is getting better at turning and balancing.  It is so fun!  We love watching him with his arms outstretched like he is on a constant balance beam.  I really can't describe the fulfillment I feel when I see him do something we taught him.  I know most parents can relate...but I think it is quite the blessing to watch these little babies grow up! Its sad sometimes when he doesn't want to snuggle with mommy and daddy.  I just hope we can teach him all the good things he needs to know!

Some other funny stories.  Trevor was giving Ryker a bath and I was talking with someone at the door.  All of a sudden Ryker started screaming and I just heard Trev yell..."LICIA???"  So I ran in the bathroom to find the tub drained, Ryker screaming at the edge of the tub and Trevor just standing in the hallway.  I look in the tub and Ryker is reaching for me to get him...He had done his duty in the tub and instead of cleaning it out, Trev left the dirty duty for me to deal with.  Haha. It was gross but what can ya do?  A couple of days later I was giving Ryker a bath and low and behold the thought came, "Ryker hasn't pooped today." (The thoughts that go through a mom's head right?)  Not even a second later Ryker gets this worried look and starts screaming.  I whip his little body out and put him on the toilet and not even a second later we hear "PLOP"  I know...sorry graphic. But it was a day to record that Ryker used the big boy potty!  Maybe potty training will be in the near future! (haha...yeah right! I can only hope it'd be that easy!)

I think somewhere in between those days, I was getting the water ready for Ryker's bath.  I usually just let him sit on my lap while the water fills up.  But something was different this time.  My legs got really warm and wet...yes...Ryker had peed my pants!  I stood up laughing pretty hard but unfortunately didn't get a picture because I don't know why.  But I think that is the first time I can say someone else peed my pants!

Oh the joys of motherhood!  Speaking of that...wow!  I never thought I would have the barefoot, food crusted kid at the store.  That was TOTALLY me today!  We bought some sandals for Ryk but I have misplaced one of them.  I walked into Broulim's today and I had my hair in a bun and looked like I just woke up.  And you know the fabulous thing? I had a baby on my hip who was food crusty face, I got some looks of sympathy from other moms that were like, "I've been there!" haha.  How wonderful it is to be a mom! I really don't care somedays and thats just fine with me!

Ryker has just grown so much since we've moved here. It is insane!!

I also wanted to show you this super cute diaper bag I am making for my friend who just had a baby.  Sorry its not a surprise Malorie! haha.

Blue sucker...I was stoked that he actually stuck out his tongue when I asked! Haha.

Diaper Bag!

I don't think these pictures do justice.  Hopefully it is as cute as I think it is!

This is one of my new fav pics!  These are our  3D glasses. haha..so cute!

I also just finished reading Heaven is for Real.  I would recommend if you are looking for an easy read.  It was inspirational even though there are some parts that I am still a little unsure of.  It is about a little boy who went to "Heaven" and had quite the story to tell regarding it.  It makes me think of heaven in a way I guess I didn't really imagine.  I am just grateful for the Plan of Salvation because we know what to look forward to as most people I don't think give much thought to.  It was a cool little book.

I know there was more I wanted to say, but I just can't remember now that I am sitting down and typing!  Hopefully you enjoy the videos and don't mind our messy apartment.  Ha. It is never clean though so who I am I kidding! :)