The Manager

I've discovered a new method of discipline while eating out or browsing shops.

The Manager

It began last weekend at Edisto with the Thains. We were eating dinner at a cool little local beach dive and Henry began to get a bit antsy towards the end of the meal. He kept wanting to get up and run around while we were waiting for the bill and of course, we couldn't have that. So, there was this "odd bird" buss boy who was hanging around. He really was kinda scary looking, so we started telling Henry that the Manager was going to come and get him and take him back to the kitchen if he didn't straighten up. Well, he thought the buss boy was the Manager and we ran with it. We might have even gone so far as to tell him that they like to chop bad little boys toes off and fry them up like hush puppies :) I know, what a bad mom I am but sometimes you gotta pull out all the stops to keep your children in check! Later that night we were trying to get H to go to sleep and Cameron's husband Jonathan told Henry that if he didn't go to sleep that Manager was going to come get him. Well, I heard screams and cries and ended up having to lay with him until he was asleep. I think we may have taken it a wee bit too far! He was petrified of The Manager!

Yesterday Brad and I used the old Manager trick at Pizza Hut and it worked like a charm. We didn't take it quite so far this time, but we are thrilled to have a new method of control while we're out!

Dog Park and Pizza Buffet

Since Brad and I were both off today we decided to take Henry and Lucy to the J.I. Dog Park. It's been a couple years since we've been b/c frankly, Buster was just a handful and we never ventured over with 2 dogs and a baby. Well, they've done so much to improve the park and it is so nice these days. Henry LOVED running and chasing Lucy and Misses loved fetching the tennis ball!

She got in a good swim and some good exercise!

We had one tired dog and one tired child when we left!

Next we headed to the Pizza Hut buffet to satisfy my craving for greasy pizza and Brad let Henry indulge in his new favorite treat: Coca Cowa (Coca Cola)!

He was covered in Pizza sauce by the time we left, but was full and content!

I love days like this with my family!

Chicken Nugget

From here on out Baby #2 will affectionately be known as "Chicken Nugget". When we asked Henry what the baby's name is he said, "chicken nugget." So Chicken Nugget it is!
Ironically, the thought of chicken nuggets, patties, sandwiches, wings, strips or ANY of the like make me want to HURL.
Sorry Daddy...I know this is your livelihood, and I trust it will pass, but that's how I feel these days. Bring on the BEEF!

Happy Belated Birthday Hanna

Almost forgot to give you a shout out!

Hope your day was one for the books!

We LOVE you TONS!

Brad, Shelby, Henry, and Chicken Nugget

Edisto with the Thains

Henry and I headed out to Edisto Beach Saturday afternoon to visit with The Thains. This is the 3rd year that we've gone and this year, especially with Durham, did not disappoint! We went out to dinner last night and hung out on the beach all morning today.

Courtney and I didn't miss a photo op with these two hams and i'm sure little miss D was tired of us posing her with her ginormous cuz Henry. He was actually sooooo sweet and good and gentle with her and it made me very happy! I mean, he even went so far as to offer to cover her up with his "beach baba". He loved to kiss her and gently squeeze her! It was so cute!

I think he is going to be a GREAT big brother!

Is she not the cutest thing in the world?

Thanks so much for inviting us to stay with ya'll! We had so much fun and hopefully will get to come back soon! Have a great week!

And Then There Were 2!!!

Some of you are already aware of our big news, but i'm putting it out there on the world wide web! I am 8 weeks and 1 day pregnant and had my 2nd and official appointment today. I was seen 2 weeks ago at 6 weeks b/c of some spotting and cramping, but all checked out to be fine. I've had no more of that and my Dr. said it is not totally uncommon in early pregnancy. We saw our little P-NUT swimming around today and Dr. Hargrove was very pleased with how everything looked. Brad and I are beyond excited about expanding our family and I know Henry's life will change dramatically, but all for the better. There is nothing like the bond of a sibling!

We have discussed at length keeping this a secret until 12 weeks b/c of our miscarriage history, but have decided to go ahead and spill the beans. Everything looks great so far and all we can do is pray for the best and hope this one "sticks!"

March 30, 2010!!!!

Saturday Evening Boat Cruise

We had the best evening boat cruise on Saturday night. The weather started to turn toward the end so we cut it short, but it was wonderful. The sun was just going down as we cruised the boat down the Stono and stopped for a picnic. There was a dolphin playing in the water nearby as we munched on Mimi's homemade fried chicken fingers, my pasta salad, deviled eggs, and brownies. Henry got to help Daddy and Pops drive the boat while Mimi and I relaxed at the front.

The Rockville Regatta was this weekend and we got to see all the FUN, YOUNG peeps FLYING by on their way back to Charleston. They were no doubt intoxicated to say the least and Brad and I had fun remembering our wild times back in the day when we went to the regatta. We even got "mooned" by one group of young studs. NICE!!!

So we turned the boat and went the other way in an attempt to keep our little trip G-rated:)

Last night I was once again reminded why I love living in the Lowcountry!

Snip Snip!!!

After

After

Before

Before

Before

Saturday I woke up and decided it was time for the BIG first haircut. While Henry's strawberry curls are cute and precious, they were getting a bit unruly! So I took him to Hair Bears at South Windemere. I warned the girl when I called that he may be a bit of a "handful", but Henry proved his mama wrong. He was an angel and sat perfectly still with the help some "toddler crack" aka 4 lollipops! Yep 4!!! I took Mimi and Pops along for support b/c Brad was working, but it turns out he did great!

And his new little doo looks sooooo cute! She left some curl around his ears so it wasn't so much of a big boy cut.

He looked so big sitting up in that chair!

I was so proud of my handsome little man yesterday!