TAG!!! I'm it!!

I've been tagged by Terri! I first want to say that I have several people that READ my blog or visit to look at pictures...but I don't really know anyone, other than Terri, that blog!! What's wrong with these people?!! :) I may barrow some of Terri's friends to tag!!

Here are the rules...

1) Each player starts with five random facts/habits/stories about their child(ren).
2) People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their five things) and post these rules.
3) At the end of your blog, you need to choose a few people to get tagged and list their names.
4) Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

And here I go...

1) Michael is a very fast learner and picks up every little thing he sees someone else do. For example...I, unknowingly, growl/gunt and shake my fist when I'm frustrated. I was unaware of this habit until Michael started growling, gritting his gums together and shaking his fist when he'd get mad, (his Nana calls it his HULK impression). I couldn't figure out where he would've picked this up until a friend of mine pointed out to me that I do a "milder" version of the same fit! Another example of this would be Michael mocking his Papaw. Dustin's dad always makes fun of the slang and "homie" talk saying things like "yo, dog" and "yo, yo home baby" to Michael. He also does the "duces" while tapping his chest. Silly right? Funny...ALWAYS. However, it's even funnier when Michael learned to immitate Papaw. When Michael hears someone say "yo baby" or something similar...he pats his chest like Papaw!!! My baby thinks he's a "HOME BOY"!!!

2) Michael loves his Cowboy! Cowboy is our 2 year old Beagle who loves to sugar on Michael! As soon as Michael gets up he starts looking for Cowboy. This has become a great thing for all of us. Cowboy loves the attention...Michael loves petting him and giving him kisses...and Mommy and Daddy love that when Michael's in a bad mood-GIVE HIM TO COWBOY!!! Ha! Ha! Works everytime!!

3) Since Michael has learned to walk pretty well, he has decided that he also loves to play hide and seek. I'll duck down behind the couch corners or sneak behind a cabinet and say "where's mommy?" and he comes running and laughing as hard as he can. As soon as he "finds" me, he'll turn around a run wanting me to chase him. If he's ever somewhere I don't want him to be or at least somewhere that I cannot see his face, I say "where's michael?" and he'll pop his little head out and laugh-then do it over and over again!

4) Michael has a wonderful family. There is something unique that he loves to do with each person and he remembers each one. You heard about Papaw. Nana plays ride the horsey. Grandaddy chases him around the house. Mimi plays hide and seek. Nanu and Paw let him chase their kitty-kitty. He tackles Uncle Drew, plays music with Uncle John Thomas, snuggles with Aunt Leslie, and plays on Aunt Lindsey's computer keys. Michael also has Godparents that Spoil him rotten! Aunt Penny sneaks Michael treats :) and Michael likes to "ignore" Uncle Joey until he tickles him. Michael also loves to play the drums at Aunt Penny's house. He won't hit them with his hand..he will go and find the real drum stick and bang all day long!

5) Michael is a sweet baby, but has been teething lately and a little fussier than usual. My little man didn't get his first teeth until he was 10 months old and he woke up with two in one night! One was in a little further than the other...but they were both there! I'm afriad this time he'll get 6 at one time the way he's been acting!

OKAY...since I don't have a lot of blogging buddies...I'm tagging some of Terri's friends. I tag....Beth, Carla, and Elaina. Let's see how this works out!

HAVE FUN!

Michael's 1st Halloween

GREAT NEWS!!!

One of the reasons I haven't posted in a while is because I went back to work. Dustin and I were wanting to save a little money, so we got rid of unnessesary bills (i.e. my internet) and I started working at JCPenney in the catalog department. Not bad, but also not what I went to school for. I heard from several people that the County Attorney's office was taking resumes. I dropped one off, had my first interview-no call back. A while later I receive a call from Mike Foster's secretary asking if I could come in for a second interview that the position and offer had changed a bit. To my complete shock it was a BETTER offer than the 1st time! He offered me the job! I've been the receiptionist at the Christian County Attorney's Office for about 2 weeks now and I love it. They laugh at me and say I love it because I'm nosey. Whatever the reason...I'm very happy and Michael, Dustin and I are doing great.

Til next time...

LONG TIME NO SEE uh...BLOG

Sorry I've been out of commission for a while. Lots to catch up on!

First things first...MY SWEET LITTLE BABY IS GROWING UP!!!! Who knew that babies could learn so much and teach us even more? It's amazing to watch him walk, (he tries so hard to run), laugh, roll, chase the dog, say Momma and Da Da. Ugh! It makes me want to cry. He's been walking since he was about 9 months old (first steps at 8 months...just not very good until 9 months). He's been using a sippy cup EXCLUSIVELY since 8 months, and "riding" his powerwheels 4 wheeler since he was about 9 months. We are currently getting ready for his 1st birthday next month!!!

BY THE WAY...TERRI, IF YOU'RE READING THIS-I COULD REALLY USE SOME TIPS ON THE BDAY INVITES. For those of you who may not know, Terri-Dustin's cousin-is one of the craftiest (if that's a word) people I know. Her daughter, Allison, has had the cutest bday invites the last two years I have ever seen.

Secondly, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! We are getting out decorations, making lists, getting presents and singing the carols!! I love Christmas. Halloween was fun too though. We entered Michael in a Costume Parade at the mall where he won 1st place for the 2 and under age group and 1st place-with his cousins Allison and Garrett, for the trio group. Michael was a scarecrow, Allison was Dorathy, and Garrett was a handsom Lion. We actually didn't plan it this way, but it turned out really cute. Dustin and Michael's "Uncle Joey" built a wooden wagon out of scrap wood and shopping cart wheels to pull Michael in. Joey also built his son, Lane/Police officer, a jail wagon to pull his prisoners-big brother Dustin, friend Dannie, and dog Max! Lane won 2nd place in his age group...but I personally think he was robbed!! :) We had a great day!

I'll post a picture album as soon as possible. Keep in touch... post a comment or email me at maryfrances.austin@yahoo.com!