I Can't leave them alone!

Last night I left Amos with Wes for a short while so I could go to the hospital and see Giggy.

When I left, Amos and Were having a great time coloring.

Before I even got the hospital I received a text.

(See the picture below)

Wes said Amos was drawing on himself and he got the idea to

write "Thug Life" on Amos' stomach. 

( that is the same tattoo Tupac: a hard core rapper in the 90s had on his stomach!)

My husband thought this was hilarious.  Apparently so did Amos!

I had been gone 20 minutes!!!

 

 

 My Sweet Amos Alexander

 

Tupac...Hard Core Rapper

 

 

Thanks Wes!

 

I'm Back!

Things have been so crazy here!  Sorry for the lack of blogging.  

Good News...We will be in Biloxi for Christmas!

We will leave next Saturday December 22nd and return home on December 26th.

Now to whats been going on.

Amos has his own Christmas tree in his room.  He loves it.

He loves to look at Christmas lights as we drive.

He loves to color and paint.  This year he made a few Christmas Presents!!

Aunt Lis came up to visit and help with Amos this past week.

Amos was soo excited to see her and wanted NOTHING, NOTHING to do with me the entire time she was here!  He even had to sleep with Aunt Lis in the big bed.. and of course we had to move his Christmas tree in her room.  The Prince can be a little demanding!  ( Wes said we are such suckers)

*Please keep our Giggy in your prayers as she begins her journey of recovery from her stroke.

She is trying to speak more and said Amos clear enough for us to hear it last night when Amos and I brought her some  comfy Christmas socks.  He gave her lots for kisses and put his Santa hat on her head..she gave a slight smile!

Merry Christmas All

He is my child

Amos is quite the strong willed, funny child.  I want to write down the things that he does so I will not forget them.  Here are some of the things he has done lately:

* Wes gives him a bath at night so I can clean the kitchen after dinner and get a few other things done.  That is "their time".  It's really cute, they turn on music, Amos plays in the water and Amos has a certain way he likes things done after bath time.  Diaper, lotion on is knees (I have no idea why) then his belly, then arms.  Then I think its pants then shirt.
Anyway, I did bath time one night, no music, and apparently I was not doing lotion right because he started yelling "Daa  Daa Daa" and pointing to the bedroom door.  I had to get Wes, Amos had a big smile on his face when he saw Daa and well super Dad came to the rescue.
Another night I did bath time and had to call in Wes because Amos would not let me wash his hair.  In comes Super Dad....Big smile from Amos, a head shake "yes"  when asked if he was ready to wash his hair and DONE!

*Now that Amos know how to take off his diaper he will!  If he does not have on pants he will take it off.  So before bath one night he only had his diaper on, then of course he was naked.  Next he was running around the bathroom,bedroom and hallway.  He passed gas to put it nicely ( Wes and I laughed...yes we are mature) and then it happened.  He ran in our bedroom tinkled on the floor, pointed to it and smiled.  And then the BIG ONE....While running down the hall laughing two big turds fell out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes you read that correctly!  Wes and I  just about died.  Amos- well he just kept on movin!

*And then the most recent little episode...

Wes and I are trying to work on Amos' listening skills.  And getting him to understand that there are consequences when he does not listen, well let's just say it is a very trying time in the Booth house. One thing he likes to do is dump his food from is plate onto his highchair tray. The other night I gave him two chances when I saw him lift the plate. I told him not to do it again or he would go to timeout. Well of course it happened again and off to time out he went,crying and trying to kiss me so I wouldn't put him in there. (his bed with no toys or paci for 2min). That is his thing, he tries to butter me up and kiss and hug me when he gets in trouble. ( it works sometimes b/c he is so funny and cute) Anyway, he gets out and its time to finish eating. He takes a few bites, then while looking at Wes, (to make sure he is not watching him) he cuts eyes over to see if I am looking (which I was out of the corner of my eye) and HE LIFTS THE PLATE just enough that it is not touching his highchair! I was about to die! He put it down and gave a little smirk and laugh like we did not see him and he got one over on us! By that time I just let it go...He is a MESS!!!!!!!!

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What we've been up to...

Oh it's been crazy around here.  Amos got his first hair cut...trim.  I miss that long hair, but it is cute.  I was in such shock I did not get an after pick, so you will see the after a few weeks later with his first black eye!  

Last Tuesday I took Amos to the doctor to find out he had Strep Throat and he was pitiful!!!  I stayed with him Tuesday and Wednesday so Verna would not get it.  We cannot let her get sick!  Thank God for an understanding and Amazing company I work for!  "You just take care of that baby "was their response to my telling them I would not be there!

I spent the next two days taking care of the little man and trying to disinfect the entire house to keep me and especially Wes from not getting sick.  We cannot let Wes get sick either.

Well here comes Thursday.  Wes and I start feeling a little under the weather.  I went to CVS got some medicine in hopes of catching it in time....wishful thinking.

Friday Wes stayed home, ran fever(not good)and had a sore throat.  I was coughing pretty bad.

Saturday we were both worse! I called to tell Verna about Amos who was having bad coughing spells and I was waiting for the doctor to call back.  She suggested they take Amos for the day since for the most part he was getting better and we needed to get better.

They are AMAZING!  Amos spent the weekend over there and Sunday night.  We have missed him so but it was for the best.  I went to Urgent Care yesterday and have Laryngitis/Tracheitis.  I got a shot, cough medicine and antibiotic to take if I am not better in a few days.  Wes had an appointment with his  

Rheumatologist this morning so we will see what they say.. he is on so much major medication for his arthritis he really can't just go to an Urgent Care for things.  

Oh this has been a long post, but it's been our life the past few weeks!

See you all at Thanksgiving.  Please pray we get better soon!!!!

He hit the corner of my night stand the second day I was home with him.

Happy Halloween

This Halloween, we took Amos to meet Lisa and the kids at a local Halloween parade.  The kids had such a good time.  After  the parade, Wes and I took Amos to Trick or Treat at Grammy and Paw Paw's house.  He loved his Batman outfit..although he would never put on his mask.

Superman, Batman and a Princess.  

 Waiting on the parade to start.  There was a little Batgirl standing by us!

 Amos and Bela (the Withrow's dog...she was superdog)

Going to Trick or Treat at Grammy and Paw Paw's house.

Pumpkin Patch 2012

Amos found a friend in the bounce house.

 

 Then his BFFs Anna and Si showed up.

 

Oh how I miss his LONG hair! It is precious and still curly, but I have decided I will not trim it again for a very long time.... I will take pictures tonight and post soon.

 

 

Our DAREDEVIL decided he wanted to go down the big kid BIG Inflatable slide.

SOOO we said OK.  He went down not once but twice... Being walked up and nudge down by the guy working the slide and then by Lisa.  It was too high for this Momma and I made sure Wes was behind the camera! (we also have it on video...coming soon) 

Sorry Amos, you are on your own! Ha!! 

That kid loved every second of it!!!!

 

 

The kids LOVED the pony rides!!!! 

 

 

Riding the covered wagon to get our pumpkin.

 

I like this one!

 

 

Always funny when we try to get a group picture.

Anna was not happy that Si was in her way!

Amos wanted to take the pumpkin and leave.

 

The Withrows

 

The Booths

(I have to work on getting the sun and shadows out with photoshop)

 

 

 



It's time for a Hair Cut

So, I have waited as long as I think I can.  After Amos being called a GIRL ALL weekend....I am getting his hair TRIMMED!  I had a breakdown on the way home from the pumpkin patch(pictures soon) last night, and Wes tried to explain why it really needed to be done.  It will not be the typical little boy haircut, I will still keep his curls.  I am just having really hard time letting go of this last part of my "BABY"!  His precious hair that has not been cut in 19months...
 Well before I have another breakdown here at work, I will end this post and leave you with a picture I found.  I will use this as an example when we get his hair cut.

 

Insert my sweet mans face....PRECIOUS! 

Spiderman Slippers

I bought Amos some Spiderman slippers the other day.  The only way he knows about Spiderman is from Silas.  Si is really into Superheros.  That was the theme of his birthday party and the party gifts where little superhero books.  Amos really liked the book so when I  ran across theses shoes I got them.   When I gave him these slippers, he was SOOO excited.  We immediately put them on and he ran though the house as fast as he could.  I got the wrong size so I have to get him some more!

Amos giving Marley a treat

Amos making Marley work for her treat.  He did not give it to her in the first picture.

He made her chase him!

Amos pulling Marley's tail

We made him a say "I am sorry and love her"

Never mind... That was FUN!!!

Our poor dogs!!!!