The things you say

I realized I hadn't documented some of the funny things Luke says lately, so humor me, ok?  OK.

We cannot mention going swimming or going to the pool without you yelling 'POOOOOL' and directing us to immediately getting your swim clothes on.

Whenever we try to put your sunscreen/lotion on, or attempt to brush your teeth/hair or do anything for that matter, you always say 'I try, I try!'  You are becoming quite independent.

While at the pool yesterday, your daddy and I were tossing you back and forth saying 'My Luke!'.  After a few times of that you said 'No!  My Yuke!'  We both cracked up :)

You love going down the slide and as soon as you hit the water you immediately say 'Again, Again!'  You have energy flowing out your ears.

You've been saying things that we say lately, so we're being really careful and choosing our words wisely.  One day you asked for a treat and I said 'hmmm...let's see'.  You have repeated that over and over.  When we ask you to clean up, you say 'hmmm...let's see'.  Or if we ask if you want to watch Cars or Cars 2, you say 'hmmm...let's see'.  Too funny :)

You love to say 'Jude did it!' 'Grant did it!' 'Daddy did it!' 'Mama did it!' and now you've started blaming your toys 'hewicopper did it!' 'monkey did it!' etc, etc. 

One day your daddy came home from work and it had been especially hot and humid that day.  He came in, put Baxter on the leash and took him for a walk.  After he left, you looked at me and said 'Daddy need bath'.  I laughed so hard!  You are so observant :)

You are learning the art of 'mine' and constantly declare the iPad or phone or one of your baby brother's toys 'my iPad' 'my phone' 'my new book'.  And even though it's quite cute, I still remind you that, no, that's mommy's iPad.  Or no, that's baby's book.  And typically you're fine with that.  We'll see what happens when you actually have to start sharing.  :)

And at night, when I'm putting you to bed, after stalling getting into bed as long as you can, you climb in, pull up your shirt and pat your belly.  This means you want your belly rubbed before going to bed.  You don't have to say a word, that gesture speaks for itself.  And as you're drifting off, I kiss your foreheas and tell you I love you and sweet dreams.  You always reply, 'seet deams'. 

I love the things you say.

Letter to Mister

Dear Luke,

I'm writing your 2 1/2 year letter a week and a half early because your baby brother is scheduled to come the same day you actually turn 2 1/2.  You are going to be such a great big brother!  Every time we see a baby, you say 'baby' and lean over to give them a kiss.  I'm confident you're going to be such a big helper and great buddies with your brother.

We put you in a daycare/dayschool a couple of months ago and it's amazing how much you have flourished, especially with your language.  I love how much you talk!  Most of it is jibberish, but more and more is becoming so intelligible.  You are constantly saying new things, and thank goodness you don't scream and yell at us until we figure it out. 

And I do believe you have entered the 'terrible two' stage.  If we ask you to help clean up your toys, you yell 'NO!' and then ask to put yourself in time out.  When we say no to timeout, you roll your eyes up, slap your hands to your side, and throw yourself flat on the floor.  Normally that's the extent of the fit, but M said you threw your typical fit but then kicked and screamed at her yesterday when it was time to leave the library.  Apparently you weren't happy about leaving the Thomas trains behind. 

We've been taking you to the neighborhood pool and you love going!  At the beginning of the summer, you weren't to sure about floating without floaties, a pool noodle and hanging on for dear life onto me or your dad.  Now you just kick those little feet and float with just your arm floaties all around the pool.  And you love going down the slide with dad - but refuse to do it by yourself.  I love that you're such a little water baby!

We love you so much, little mister.
Mom and Dad

little boy



I keep going through these pictures that Luke's aunt and uncle did for his 2 year old pictures, and I just can't believe how perfectly they captured his little personality.  I just love them all!!  I can't believe how 'little boy' he looks instead of a 'little baby'.  They sure do grow fast!

Bell's Palsy

Monday my mom offered to keep Luke so that I could go to my doctors appointment the next morning and not have to worry about him.  So Luke spent his first night away from home without his mom and dad on Monday night.  I knew he would do great - he's so easy going - but it sure was strange not having him home.

Tuesday morning I had my 34 week appointment and we found out that my bp was a little too high and i had some protein in my urine - more than normal - so I was sent home with a jug and instructions to catch all my urine for the next 24 hours.  When we left, I had a bit of a breakdown because this is exactly what happened when things spriraled out of control during my pregnance with Luke - except it happened 2 weeks prior. 

When I arrived at work, things got even more stressful and it added to the morning and at lunch I just broke down into full out bawling my eyes out.  I managed to make it through the day and when Luke and I got home, Chris was cooking dinner for us - he's so great!  I recapped my day to him which brought more tears and more anxiety, we had dinner and settled in for the evening.  When I went to brush my teeth, I noticed that the left side of my face wouldn't budge, which scared the crap out of me and I had Chris come to confirm.  Sure enough, no movement no matter how hard I tried.  Chris immediately dialed my older brother (thank God for M.D.'s in the family) and he said to come on over to confirm that it was Bell's Palsy.  When we got there, my SIL was there and she noticed it before I even got inside the house and when Jon got home, he also knew.  Because I'm pregnant, I can't take any steroids to treat it, so at this point it's just a wait and see.  Jon called my OB/GYN (thank God for doctors who are friends) and she said Bell's Palsy is  fairly common in the third trimester of pregnancy.

So for now, if you see me out and about, I'm sorry I won't smile at you - it just looks too crazy.  Hopefully my patients don't freak out :)