Paxten's Naps

Paxten has been a horrible napper lately. He just doesn’t want to miss all the fun summer action and just fights taking a nap like nothing else. Some days I take a drive with him just to get him to fall asleep for a little while. Today was no exception and he fought taking a nap all afternoon. Well when it came time for dinner and he had to sit in his chair for a little while and not move, the nap won. Before I knew it I looked over at him and he was sound asleep with his head bobbing up and down. I don’t think this is the most comfortable place to take a nap, but wherever he can get one I will take it. He ended up sleeping for about an hour in his high chair. Silly little boy!! I can’t believe he is almost 18 months old. He is growing up quickly and thinks he is all grown up and loves to do things all by himself, even things he can’t quite do on his own, he still tries. He is constantly trying to keep up with Paige and Parker and doesn’t like to miss out on anything. He has been sleeping in his own bed all night long for about a week now and is doing really well. I am very excited to have my bed back to just Matt and I. Now if I can just keep him in there!

Permission Slip

A couple of Sundays ago, I was helping Paige get dressed for church and put a slip on her under her dress. A few minutes later, when we were doing her hair, she lifted up dress so that he slip was showing and asked me, "Mom, is this my permission slip?" She was totally serious, and I busted up laughing!! It was so funny and I couldn't stop laughing, which got her laughing too. I then explained to her that it was just called a slip and then told her what a permission slip was. It was one of those times when I think, "kids, are so funny!" I hope I never forget that story and how funny it was. Paige is my comic relief and is always saying funny stuff like that!

Mint Chip Thief

I made cookies the other day and decided to split the batch in half and do half chocolate chip and the other half chocolate dough with mint chips. Paxten loves chocolate chips/peanut butter chips...any kind of "chip" and he happened to be my "helper" on this day. I had given him a few chips to eat and before I knew it I caught him stealing chips from the batter. He thought it was funny and cute and well, so did I!!

Don't mind the scrape on his nose, he experienced being outside in the nice weather and he had to wear shoes outside, which made walking a little difficult for him. He ended up tripping and getting a little skinned nose... poor baby! But he was tough and only cried for a minute. I know this will be the first of many owies outside! But he sure loves being outside...and so do the rest of us! We are so excited for the Spring weather!