I took a picture of the ultrasound picture – not the best quality but if you look close you can see the baby.

We had a fun, relaxing day today. Bill got up with Will and let me take an afternoon nap! We laid around this morning, ate lunch at McDonald’s and perused Lowe’s for our next home improvement project. This afternoon we played, played, played. Will was such a busy boy. This morning he collected several important things in the empty clothes basket: Disney World book, toothbrush holder, thermometer case, soap dish, and hairbrush. He pushed these things around in the basket all day. While Bill was grilling dinner Will pushed the basket to the middle of the yard, dump all his “treasures” out, push the basket back to the house then turn around collect the “treasures” and then repeat.

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]]> http://www.dixondialogue.com/2010/04/30/while-the-cats-away/feed/ 3 http://www.dixondialogue.com/2010/04/27/toilet-potty-toy/ http://www.dixondialogue.com/2010/04/27/toilet-potty-toy/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:00:50 +0000 Amber http://www.dixondialogue.com/?p=1503 Yesterday after lunch I needed to jump in the shower before heading out to grocery shop. Usually Will plays quietly with the stuff under the sink but I had also given him a few “goldfish” and his sippy cup to entertain him. He was being unusually quite and when I opened the shower door this is what I found (of course I ran to get the camera before stopping him):

So nasty! What is the grossest thing your kids have “played” with?

This is the stack of books we read this morning. It is about 15 books and we read several of them more than 2 times!

Reading makes Will so happy!

So very happy.

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]]> http://www.dixondialogue.com/2010/04/23/books-books-more-books/feed/ 3 http://www.dixondialogue.com/2010/04/05/spring-pictures/ http://www.dixondialogue.com/2010/04/05/spring-pictures/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:00:55 +0000 Amber http://www.dixondialogue.com/?p=1432 Last week we took Will to downtown Franklin to take some spring pictures. I think they turned out really cute – even if he wasn’t in a “smiley” mood! Historic downtown Franklin is a pretty place with lots of fun shops to browse.

After story time Will and I headed off to get the oil changed in the Honda. I first stopped at Jiffy Lube because they weren’t busy and I thought it would be wonderful if I only had to wait 20 minutes or so. So, I pulled up and he began explaining their “signature” package that cost $40.00. I then politely asked what their “basic” package price was – he said that didn’t exist. I said, “Ok, thank you but I’ll pass.” Seriously, they didn’t have anything under $40?!?!

So, I went to American Tires in Cool Springs where I have gone several times before – I love their service but usually have a long wait because they are always SO busy. I usually have a coupon for an oil change there too but I couldn’t find one this morning. As usual, there service was exceptional! I got my oil changed in under 30 minutes and they even gave me the current coupon price (20!)  since I had driven from Antioch. Yay! While we waited another mom came in with her 4 kids – ages 2 to 10. They were so well behaved and very nice to Will. The little girl read him his “Wheels on the Bus” book, and the 2 year old shared his toy cars and legos. They were all so cute playing together. Again, I wish I had my camera!

We took a quick lunch break – at where else?!?! Taco Bell. Then headed to Target to get some diapers for our upcoming trip and few baby snacks. I had found a couple of Target giftcards in a drawer and I asked how much was on them at customer service before shopping. The answer? $55 – whahoo! I don’t know how long I have had these – I have had one at least 15 months because it was a “New Baby” design

Anyways, it was only about 12:45 and Will usually naps at 2:00. I was perusing the aisles and the next thing I know Will is fast asleep with his arm propping him up against the buggy! He looked so adorable but I felt like a bad Mom since everyone probably thought I was out shopping instead of letting him take a nap. Oh well! Once again, so cute but I didn’t have my camera.

Did I mention that I baked a cake this morning before story time? No? Well, I did – a strawberry one from a box. We are having dinner with Abbas Girl & The Gent tonight and my responsibility is dessert. So, this afternoon while Will has been doing this……..

I have been making this………

I made some cream cheese frosting that is so yummy! And then {finally} used the cake decorating things I got for Christmas and from my Mimi. This was my attempt at a basket weave on top – I was afraid I didn’t have enough icing so it is a spaced out basket weave Pretty good for my first attempt, if I do say so myself. Reminder to myself for next time: make sure the icing is not so thin. Notice, my piping around the bottom just pooled in the plate.

Wow! This was a long post – we had a busy day! Hope you had a fun day too!

Wasn’t the weather today just beautiful!! It made us SO happy – I could get use to warm temps and sunshine I’m also glad it was pretty since PaPa drove up to fix the station wagon. Will was such a good helper – so I’ll let him tell the story.

First, we had to jack up the car. It was funny to see the car up in the air like that – it was even funnier to see PaPa laying under it.

Next, we had to figure out what was wrong with it. I told PaPa it was something with the brakes. PaPa said it was something with the rear wheel cylinder (or something technical like that). So, we had to run to the parts store to get the part.

While PaPa was fixing the brakes I got bored and had to take a break from brakes. Mommy let me play in the front yard, “blow out” the neighbor’s yard lights, and walk up and down the sidewalk.

Then all the men had to clean and sand some part of the wheel. It looked really cool!

I REALLY wanted to help but PaPa said it would make my hands too dirty. Look how dirty PaPa’s hands are! I would have REALLY liked to get that dirty.

Finally, we had to pump the brakes. I couldn’t reach them so Daddy had to do that part. Yay! The car is fixed. We celebrated by eating some yummy bar-b-que. I stuffed so much in my mouth that I started gagging It was such a fun day!

So, yes our car is now back to perfection. It is amazing how fast we got use to having 2 cars and how inconvenient it felt to have to take Bill to work on Wednesday morning (even though we shared a car for 1.5 years)! So, thank you PaPa for coming up and fixing our car!

Check out Will eating this “pea soup!” This was when he was sick and couldn’t really eat many solids. He is so cute!

Will had his 15 month well child check today.  He weighed 21.6 lbs (5-10%) and was 31 inches long (75%). He is keeping right on track with his growth curve. Dr. Swarr was also pleased with his overall development like teeth, words, and activity. Will also had to get 3 shots today – but he did so good! When the nurses were done Will sat up and gave them each a high five and then blew them a kiss