A Tale of Two Genders

"Mommy, you have long hair."

"Yes, I do, Owen."

"But I don't have long hair because I'm a boy."

"Would you believe your daddy used to have long hair?"

"Why? When he was a girl?"

I think preschool is really going to do wonders for him.

The Swinging Lion

I had planned to stay in the 'boro for a week or so after Jessica's shower. However, after the horrible nights with Cameron not sleeping well, Cody and I decided it would be best to just take him home and try to get him back in his sleeping groove. Grandma offered for Owen to stick around with her, Grandpa, and Maddy for a few days. I tried not to sound too eager when I graciously accepted! Owen had a great time visiting with everyone while Cody and I reveled in the simplicity of life with one child. Owen is the most easy-going kid I know but kids, no matter how easy-going, are still a lot of work! So it was nice to have a little break as well as some one-on-one time with Cam. One night Daddy and I took him for a stroll in the park and some fun on the swings.

He wasn't quite sure what to think of it at first...

But he quickly warmed up to it...

Below are a couple of videos of some of the fun new things he is doing. He is expanding his vocabulary everyday! Things are still frustrating at times and are very much still on his terms but we are slowly but surely getting there. I'll post more of an update on him and his progress at the end of the month after his 18-month check-up (at 19-months--Mommy is forgetful in the summer!).

Alas, all things must come to an end and we are now back in our family-of-four groove! We had a great Fourth with Grandma Lynn at our house (I think we got some good photos and I will post them soon) and are anxiously awaiting more visitors this weekend! We love it when people come to see us! Especially now that Cameron isn't all that great of a traveller. Stay tuned for lots more summer fun with the Muhses!

Family Fun Time

Owen LOVES going to "Auntie Beth's new house." He loves to run all over the house with Cade, play with Cade's toys, and this trip he got to do lots of outdoor playing. Cade and Cash are going to have such a blast growing up on all that property! And I can imagine them taking all their cousins exploring when everyone comes to visit. Oh what fun we have in store for all of us! But, for now, here are a few shots from our latest adventure:

Cade driving Owen around in his gator. Yes, Cade had to do the driving because Owen really has no steering/directional capabilities whatsoever. Teaching him to ride a bike is no easy task.

He did, however, get in Cade's tractor and attempt driving on his own. I think he almost ran over Aunt Beth, then almost ran into someone's car. After that he thought he should just ride shotgun with Cade.

The little brothers were content to hang out inside. Cameron loved playing with Cash's exersaucer. And I think Cash enjoyed the company.

Now if we can just get Cameron to sleep a little better, maybe we can get back there before he turns five for some more family fun!

Showering the Youngmans

After our trip to St. Louis, we headed down to the 'boro for a long weekend. Beth and I shared hostess duties in throwing a baby shower for my cousin's wife, Jess, who is due with their first baby in August. Beth and I had so much fun planning this event! We had a baby carriage/green and brown theme and we just ran with it! We held it at Beth's beautiful new home and I think everything turned out great.

This is the diaper bag that we got Jess. Under that is the spread from Grammy Gaye--lots of essentials for the baby's new room. Jess had picked out these colors a while ago for the nursery, so we drew our inspiration from that.

We bought lots of different baby outfits in our color theme in varying sizes and used them as decoration:

The best part about these decorations is that they didn't go to waste! Jess got to take them all home to put on cute little Baby Y. for the next year.

We had green and brown M&M's on the tables, along with baby carriages that I painstakingly traced and cut out, with the help of my awesome Daddy. Thanks, Dad!

The spread. I loved these beautiful vases and flowers that Beth found, all in the right colors, of course!

The cake and favor table.

A close-up of the cake--it says "Baby Youngman is rolling in!" It is kind of a re-creation of the invitations we sent. It was made by a woman in Murphysboro, in case anyone there needs a new cake lady!

A close-up of the favors--brown and green M&M's in a little bag. The carriage says, "Baby Y. is rolling in, thanks so much for showering him!"



Beth, Jess, and myself

Only a few more weeks until we meet the newest member of the family! I, for one, am ecstatic and can not wait!!!