My Stewart Little!

I took Ian to the eye doctor for his follow up appointment yesterday. Mom joined me to provide back up when administering the dilating solution. Ian cooperated with the assistant until it was time for the eye drops to go in. Once he realized what was happening he came to me for support, so I cuddled him for a few minutes and used it to my advantage. His legs were wrapped around my waist, so I carefully laid his head in the floor and held his head still while Mom held his hands and the nurse added the drops. Ian was okay after the drops were massaged into his eyes, because I made it all better with a pack of Reese cups! Once he calmed down, the doctor took a look at his eyes, wrote his prescription and we headed to the racks of eye glasses. I found a pair that would work, and I handed them to Ian. He put them on and strutted his stuff in front of the mirror, looking at himself with the glasses on and then off again. Finally, he said that he liked them and kind of giggled. We ordered the glasses! I hate that Ian has to have glasses at such a young age, but hopefully the glasses with correct the issue overtime.

Tell me what you want to know! :)

25 Things about Me

1. I am married to my BESTFRIEND since the 3rd grade. I love you Branden!
2. I would love to go shopping in New York during the Christmas season!
3. My son fills my heart with love, just by holding his hand, looking in his eyes, rocking him to sleep and singing goofy songs with him. There is nothing in this world that makes me feel like he does. He is my life!
4. One day, my family hopes to able to move to the beach, own a beach house, or a timeshare. I love the smell of the ocean, the sand between my toes and the look on Ian’s face when he runs into the waves.
5. I have a best friend that understands me, knows that I need her and is always there for me. (Even if we go 5 months without a phone call).
6. I am thankful for my Grandma, without her…I would not be the person that I am today.
7. I love to travel to exotic places. (I have been to the Bahamas and Honduras and I really want to visit Aruba, Mexico, and Jamaica in the near future).
8. I still say my bedtime prayers and the blessing before eating. (However, Ian has taken over with the dinner blessing- He says that “GOD IS GOOD…AMEN)
9. I decorate everything with snowmen, during the Christmas season.
10. My favorite season is fall because of the cool breeze, and beautiful colors.
11. I love the MasterCard logo; it’s like my life…….PRICELESS!
12. I need to go to church more, and get my child and husband involved in the beauty of the lord. City of Refuge in Randleman is AWESOME; you can feel the spirit of the Lord in that place! (Love you Steffie)
13. I am a sucker for flowers! I love to get flowers for no reason, it makes my day! (My favorites are the White Rose, Gerber Daisies and Sunflowers)
14. My husband and I dream of owning a pub or sports bar one day.
15. There is not a day that goes by, that I do not miss the family members that have passed.
16. I have a bucket list.
17. I am too hard on myself and others sometimes, I am a perfectionist.
18. I am a “clean freak”. Everything has its place and it had better be in it!
19. I absolutely love Italian food with a glass of white wine.
20. I am true to my word. If I tell you something….I mean it.
21. I am a LEO and a very stubborn one at that!
22. I want to have a star named after me.
23. I was a victim of Domestic Violence, which made me realize how strong I really am, and how many people support and love me.
24. I will never drive a mini van! LOL (Even though, my husband says I will need one to haul Ian and his baseball buddies to practice and games)
25. I sing at the top of my lungs, when in the car by myself. (I use this as a therapeutic stress relief).

Snips & Snails or Sugar & Spice?

Today was the day to find out the sex of our second child. Branden was unable to go to the doctor with me today, so I was accompanied by my Grandma Liz and Sister in law, Jennifer. Grandma went back into the ultrasound room with me while they gathered measurements, but Jen joined us or the final reveal. At this moment, I began to feel nervous, but was some what relieved when she announced that Ian was going to have a little brother. That's right, a little brother....Snips and snails, and puppy dog tails. That's what little boys are made of.

As a mother, I had a "gut feeling" that this child was a boy, eventhough everyone else believed it was a girl. I know that Ian will be very excited when we tell him this afternoon, because he told me this morning that he wanted a "little brutter".

The Birthday Boy!

On Saturday, November 5th Ian's birthday party was held at Pump it Up in Greensboro. The party was at 2pm and a success. Many friends and family joined the clelebration and Ian was extremely happy that Dallas and Kayla from daycare were able to come. The little kids and "big kids" better known as adults enjoyed themselves on the slides and bounce houses for an hour. Then we headed into the party room for cake and refreshments. We sang Happy Birthday to Ian which confused him a little, because he informed me that he wanted to sing Happy Birthday too. When opening his gifts, Ian invited his girlfriend Kayla to sit on the throne with him. He was impressed by all of his presents, but his new bicylce took the cake! However, he got a little upset when he was unable to pedal backwards. In the end, he got the hang of it and Kayla made it all better when she pushed him around the room on his BIG BOY bike. Overall, I think Ian had a wonderful 3rd birthday!

I want a football....anything else?

Today was a productive day from the start. Ian had a doctor's appt today, so it was my responsibility to get him to urinate in tiny cup before taking him to daycare. I used my creative side this morning to make progress. First, I bribed my child with candy and then we played a game. The rules of the game included Ian pee peeing in the potty while Mommy catches the pee pee in the cup. Ian thought it was really funny and Mommy won the game. Yay Mommy! Once we were ready, I took Ian to daycare (where he told Miss Kimmie that he pee peed in a cup) and Mommy got the crazy eyebrow look. After explaining why he had to pee in a cup, I headed to work. I worked til noon and picked up my little man. We drove to Great Clips, got his haircut and then headed to the doctor. He was fine at the doc, until they pricked his finger, but we made it all better with a snack, juice box, and a couple of stickers....Whew, that was a close one. After the doctor, we decided to pay Santa Claus a visit. Ian was kind of iffy at first, but he finally walked up to Santa and told him that he wanted a "football", and that was all. Santa was really nice and persuaded Ian to turn around and sit on his lap as I snapped a quick photo. My Ian bug was very good today and he made me proud. I can't believe he is already three years old. Boy, I feel old!

My proud Mommy moment :)

Today is not off to a good start! We were almost ready to head for daycare and work, so Branden went outside to start my car. A few seconds later, he came back inside to inform me that my tire was flat. I walked to the back of the house to finish getting ready while Branden and Ian stayed in the living room. Branden and I were having a conversation about the car, but because we were in two different locations in the house, our voices were a little louder than Ian is use too. Ian automatically turned to Branden and said "You better not yell at my Mommy". Evernthough he was telling his father what to do, I felt pride in the fact that he was taking up for me (because he thought Branden was yelling at me). In all of the craziness at the Lewis household this morning, I had a proud Mommy moment and realized that my child is growing into a little gentleman.

Happy Birthday Ian!

It seems like yesterday, but three short years ago, Branden and I were blessed with a tiny baby boy. This tiny baby was born four weeks early and was "our little miracle." Not only was he a miracle, but he was a fighter. He pulled through 2 weeks at Brenner Childrens Hospital. He was so tiny, but he was strong when we were weak. The day that Ian was born, I was scared and had no idea how to be a parent. However, we brought our little Ian bug home and surprisingly he lived a year, then two and now he is our BIG BOY at three years old! Over the last three years, he has grown into "Daddy's baseball buddy" and he is and always will be "Mommy's baby" who has a tremendous amount of personality and charm. Branden and I have also grown and come to the conclusion that Ian completes us. We are excited about sharing every experience of life with our son in the future. He deserves all that life has to offer. Without him we would not be the people that we are today.

Happy 3rd Birthday Ian, we love you!