Oh what a day!!!

Let's start from the beginning. Sunday night, Coop fell asleep on the couch at 7:45 and slept all night long! But the best part of the day was going to the Cardiologist for Cooper's yearly check-up. And I am HAPPY to say it will be his last! Dr. Robb Romp said that Coop's hole in his heart is closed and that he has a normal heart. The VSP (hole) is closed. PRAISE THE LORD! GOD IS GOOD! He said there was no need for a follow up and Cooper will not be limited in what he can do and will not need any special treatment. I am so happy for my sweet baby boy! Coop was such a big boy during his appointment that I rewarded him (us) with a coke slushie. Boy did he enjoy that drink. He loved it! When I pulled into the garage, I looked back and to find Cooper with his slushie upside down and he was shaking his slushie upside down. Yep, that's right! My sweet little angel had coke slushie all over himself and the car seat. I had to disassemble the entire car seat and wash every part of it. To end our eventful day, Coop put himself to sleep! He cried for a bit and then laid down. He woke up again at 11:30 crying. I went in there and he was on his couch crying. So I picked him up and gave him a big hug and put him back in his crib. And there he slept ALL NIGHT LONG!! I am so proud of that precious little boy!

I guess it's time...

Cooper and my game plan for his crib are totally different. I was going to keep him in the crib until our week vacation together in the summer. That week, was going to be the week for everything. We were going to convert his bed from crib to toddler bed, work on potty training, get rid of "papppy", and break our BAD bedtime habits. I know, its my fault as a mommy. At least I will admit it! So this weekend I was hanging out with some of my mommy friends and I decided to let Cooper "cry it out" for nap on Sunday. It is best for both him and I for this to happen! So, we started the process at 1:15. I put him in his crib and walked away. He cried HARD for about 45 minutes. I kept going back in and reassuring him that everything was okay. He throw EVERYTHING out of his crib. Finally he started "giving up". He fell asleep standing up. Finally he laid down. Then he was back up again. He did this until about 2:30ish. Then he got quiet. A scary quiet. And then all of a sudden...Here's Cooper. The little guy, jumped out of his crib. Not once, not twice, but THREE times!! After the first time, I returned him to his crib. The second time, I recorded it and returned him to his crib. Then it got quiet again. I called my dad to tell him and then I hear the pitter patter of little footsteps coming down the hall. He is smiling from ear to ear, waves and says "hey!". At this point, I cant breath I am laughing so hard. I know that I shouldn't have done that, but I honestly couldn't contain myself. So, needless to say after 2 hours of mommy standing strong, Cooper had no nap. But he did crash on the couch at 7:45 and slept in his crib all night. I guess his plan wins, I will be converting his bed sooner than I had planned. At least, he is less likely to hurt himself escaping from a toddler bed. Wish me luck!!

Mommy's 2nd job...

Well, I guess it would be my 3rd job. My first job is being Cooper's mother, 2nd job is office manager of Kevco Carpets and Vinyl, and my new 3rd job is consultant for The Pampered Chef. I am very new to this business and so far I love it. I have been the chef for one party. My good friend, Megan, hosted it for me. Overall, it went great! My total sales for my first party was a little under $300. Plus my Aunt Angie is hosting a Catalog show at her Beauty Shop. I have 2 more parties lined up for March and 2 more "possible" catalog shows. I guess I am off to a good start! So, if you or ANYBODY you know loves Pampered Chef, send them my way! I would LOVE to cook something yummy for you and your friends. Honestly having 2 jobs is not what I want to do, but it is what I have to do for my Cooper. I want him to have the best life possible and I am doing all I can to make that happen!

Thanks for listening!
Love,
Margie

Crazy Alabama Weather

Can you believe that these pictures were taken ONE WEEK apart?!?!?!
No wonder our babies stay sick all of the time!!