He is Two

I know two year olds have strong wills, but Cullen's is strong.

He has officially boycotted bathes.
Refuses to wear what I get out for him.
Long pants are for church only.
Certain toys have certain areas. He will let others(mom and dad) play but with only the toys he gives you.
He must have sauce to dip his food in. Sauce is what ever he can use to dip. Hence, his new nickname "Sauce King".
Bedtime books must have his o.K. before being read.
Daddy is the only one who can make up stories to tell at bedtime.
He controls the garage door opening and closing.
Kisses get wiped off. You get them only when he is in the giving mood.

There is so much. He is his own Little Man. He makes our house so interesting. It is exciting and scarey(ha ha) to see what he will do or say next.

We Are Here

We are still here. School and daycare have started. We are all trying to get adjusted to the new environments and busy schedules.

Cullen began daycare, and we all dislike it. He will begin the daycare we have been waiting on Sept. 1. I hope it arrives soon, or I may get fired. Students have been back officially for 5 days, and I have been late 3 of those days. I cannot leave my screaming, two year old in the middle of the daycare floor. He screams, "Don't leave me in this place. I'll be quite at your school. Take Me, please." I knew that there would be some issues after being home all summer, but it doesn't help that the people at this daycare seem to care less. It came highly recommended. I guess what I consider good care and what they consider good care two different things. Maybe, they are greatful their child survived daycare with all of their limbs still attached. I want a little more.

Anyway, daycare will be the death of us...(Brent and I)

It Has Begun...

I am back at school doing the staff development thing. Students will begin rolling in Wednesday.

Cullen and Brent have had a great time together. All is well, and they do not need me as much as I had hoped.

MiMi has been cleaning closets in her efforts to get ready to move and came across a small tent. She gave it to Cullen today. He carried around all day in its sack. He carried it to Krogert (Kroger), to Sonic, and outside. Finally, this evening it was put together and now there is a tent in our house! Cullen had fun playing in it with MiMi and Aunt Toni. Now, we must keep the dogs from destroying it!

Final note:
I bought Cullen and I a cherry limeade at Sonic to share. Cullen did not like the idea, but it was to late. I had already ordered, and we are sharing.

I get it take a sip and give it to Cullen in the backseat. We start down the road.
"Cullen, may I have another sip?"
"Sure, Mom."
I sip and return. We continue toward home. Moments later.
"Cullen, may I have a drink?"
"You had two drinks and your tummy full now. You don't need any."

Maybe it wasn't a good idea to share...

Last Day

This was my last day as a free woman. It was very relaxing and nice. We ate a late lunch and went walking around Market square. It is a very nice little area. Cullen got a new book and some Jelly Bellies. I got a sofa table, picture, and two lamps for the foyer. Everything looks great except for the picture. I was not sold on it, so back it goes. It is just one of those things where I had to see it at home. I got to choose all the things since it was my last day of summer. I will miss being at home with Cullen and Brent, but back to work I must go.

We have not settled the daycare situation completely. We are still waiting on a miracle to occur between now and the 16th. Cullen will be at Daddy Daycare until the 16th. Good Luck to all involved...

Cullen has a new rhyme...
"Fe, Fi, Fo. I smell blood and cake."

I am not sure where the violent side of Cullen comes from.

Cullen Says...

Friday morning...
"Mama, I want to go to Africa to see zebras and giraffes. Please!"

This morning while we were still in bed snuggling...
"Mama, I'll break your face."

While watching Go Deigo Go (an interactive T.V. program) I start doing what they say to do...
"Mama, they are on T.V. Don't do that."

Last Official Weekend

This was the last official weekend of summer for me. I go back to school this Thursday for teacher training(s). I have had a blast this summer staying home with Cullen. He does something new everyday, and I was so fortunate to be able to see it all.

Friday, we did somemore shopping for our house. Brent bought me the most awesome picture for our living room. I absolutely fell in love with it. Thank you sweetie. That night we took Poppy and Mimi to dinner for Poppy's graduation.

Saturday morning, we went to pick up my picture in Brent's truck because it was to big to fit in mine. That afternoon we went to Poppy's graduation. Congratulations or as Cullen would say, "Congralation Poppy Bowman!" Then we had a nice dinner at Aunt Tony's and Uncle Roger's. Cullen did very well all day long without a nap.

Today, we went to church, and I went shopping. I don't go shopping very often much less alone. I found it very hard to find clothes reasonably priced and appropriate to wear to teach in. I am at that age. I want cute clothes, but as we all know I am not 19. I need to cover what I have and not show it to everyone. I must do this for many reasons one being that there is more of me than there use to be...

Anyway, we had a very nice weekend. I am not looking forward to school starting. I'm sure that I am not the only one out there. I asked Brent who he thought was going to have a harder time transitioning back to school me or Cullen? Of course, he said ME...

Cutest Kid...

As far as the title goes, I am very biased, and I am his Mom so I can write things like that.

Last night Brent and I were in the kitchen discussing the Famous Amos cookie guy when the bedroom door opened. There stood our Little Angel all sleepy eyed with Shiela, blanket and T-Rex. He wasn't sure what was going on, but he was prepared. His Daddy scooped him up and took him to bed.

It is so adorable to see him and snuggle with him when he is sleepy.

Birthday

Happy Birthday Matthew!