First Haircut

About two weeks ago we went to visit our friends, Donny and Mindy, at their new house. Mindy is a hairdresser and offered to cut Shelby's hair. I wasn't sure if I was ready yet, but come on, it's been over two years. She needed a trim. I didn't have my camera with me, but I did have the Flip, so I just videoed the whole thing. I used some software that came with the Flip, and thought I'd be able to take out clips and stuff, but I guess not, so it's the whole version. And, I didn't realize it, but I apparently added some weird music to the background. I am too tired to go back and fix it.

Whoops

While Jeremy was mowing the lawn tonight, I decided to take Shelby and run some errands. My last stop was Walgreens. We were in and out. As I was putting Shelby in the car, I had my keys in my hands, and I must have accidentally hit the lock button and didn't hear it. I threw my keys on the seat, finished buckling Shelby in, then shut the door. When I got to my side, I realized it was locked. I ran around to Shelby's window to see if she could open the door, but she couldn't reach the lock with her seat belt on. I ran inside to call Jeremy and realized he wouldn't hear the phone, because he was out doing yard work. So I called 911, and they promptly sent over a firetruck and a policeman. As the fireman was working to unlock the car, his Slim Jim broke...so they had to bust out a window. I really didn't care, I just wanted Shelby out. She was a little sweaty, but she was fine. She was mostly just excited to see the firemen and policemen. Jeremy had a pretty good sense of humor about it and we laughed when I got home. I guess the next car we get will have Onstar.

NINE Years

It makes me feel pretty old to say that today we are celebrating our 9th anniversary. But then I remember that we got married at 18! Anyway, so I totally almost ruined our anniversary because I had a horrible day and took it out on Jeremy. We were supposed to meet at the mall in our "usual" spot so that we could drive over to Copeland's together. (Note: Good thing we are within driving distance to the only Copeland's in Texas, because it is our tradition to eat there every year.) After I ran inside to take Shelby to the bathroom, I came out and still couldn't see Jeremy. I called to see where he was. He was in our usual spot, he claims. But I was in our usual spot. So when he got in the car we both started explaining why we were right. Jeremy and I often play argue just because we like to tease each other. But after it went on for like 5 minutes, I snapped and yelled. I don't know why. Like I said, I had had a rough day. So anyway, I am publicly making my apology to you Jeremy. I'm sorry! I love you and am so glad we will be together for time and all eternity- and am thankful that you love me even when I yell.

Random Tidbits

Shelby has been cracking me up lately. Although 2 does have some very challenging characteristics, I love witnessing Shelby's vocabulary, imagination, and creativity grow. Here are a few of my favorite moments from the past week:

-We were on the way home from the store one cloudy afternoon, and Shelby said, "Look, Mommy, a dragon!". I looked up and sure enough, there was a cloud that looked just like a dragon! She talked to it all the way home.

-Yesterday Jeremy and Shelby were wrestling. Shelby reached up and pinched him in a sensitive area on his chest. Without thinking, Jeremy yelled, "Ow, she got my nipple!". So then Shelby lifted up her shirt and repeatedly showed us where hers were. I was hoping she'd forget about it, but she reminded us again today. I do want Shelby to understand names for body parts, but I think 2 might be a little young for that. Way to go, Jeremy. I silently chuckle at it though.

-Apparently this weekend was Harry Potter weekend on TV or something, and for some reason, Shelby loves those movies. I am not the biggest fan, only because I have this weird thing about "dark" movies. Not dark as in the theme of the movie, but dark as in the lighting. I don't know, I'm weird. Anyway, Shelby was making me laugh because she kept calling Harry "Tristan" (my brother). Sorry for the mistaken identity, Tristan. After we explained his name was Harry, she walked up to the TV and kissed him and proclaimed her love for him.

In other random tidbit news, we are on day 3 of full-on potty training. She went diaper-less for the first time on Friday. She only had two accidents- one at home, and the other at Outback. I did have her in a pull-up at Outback, just in case. I took her to the bathroom as soon as we got there. She had a dry diaper, and she went on the potty. Not five minutes later, we were sitting on the bench waiting for our table, and I hear, "Uh-oh", just about the same time I felt a warm liquid on my butt. Awesome. We were about to leave when they buzzed us, so I just sucked it up and hid my wet pants behind my purse. (Shelby's clothes somehow managed to stay dry. How nice for her.) The things I will do for the sake of Outback ranch.

Anyway, she did great yesterday- again, just one accident at home. Today she did REALLY well at church. She kept a dry pull-up the entire time. Of course, I took her to the bathroom A LOT, but still. I think she is finally recognizing how to hold it in.

That's about it for now. No pictures. I do have a bunch of video I need to upload. Another time.

Very Cool

I love this! I wonder what their reception was like! You can just feel the joy radiating from them. Hope it lasts!

I didn't pull a Kate Gosselin...

...and take a picture of it, but guess what Shelby did tonight? As we were trying to get Shelby to sit down and eat dinner, she said, "No I poop in chair!". I looked down at her chair and there was nothing there. I felt her diaper. Nothing there. Then I realized she was telling me that she needed to go. So we ran to the bathroom and there she went. Yay! She has been doing pretty well with potty training but would never do that on the potty until tonight. I don't know what made her decide this time would be different, but good for her!

So, like I said, no picture of the deed, but here is Shelby with her new doll that can go potty.




And here she is showing off her new big girl underwear.

Family Time

Things can get so busy during the week- shopping, cleaning, etc.- that we try to always do something fun together as a family on Saturday. It doesn't have to be anything where we go spend tons of money. It can be a day at the park, or swimming in the pool, but something where we are focused on spending time together as opposed to running errands or cleaning the house while in the presence of each other. Know what I mean?

Last Saturday we decided to take Shelby to her first movie. I kept telling Jeremy, "I guarantee you, she isn't going to make it through the movie. Just watch." Boy did she make me eat my words! We decided to catch the matinee for "Up!". She loved it! She sat so still through the entire movie. It was cute when she would reach over and grab some "pa-kern" from Jeremy. The movie was so cute. There were some sad parts, and a couple parts where Shelby got concerned that someone was getting hurt, but it really was a good, fun movie.


It wouldn't be a picture of me if my eyes weren't squinty!


After a nap at home, we decided to head across the street and watch the polo match. We know nothing about polo, but we are always up for new experiences and we thought Shelby would love watching the horses. The polo club recently built some really nice stands for watching the matches, but the thing to do is tailgate. Everyone backs their cars to the field and brings food, and they just hang out and have a good time. It's all very cute, and it's even topped off with a traditional divot stomp.