The last time I wrote, we were recovering from Caleb’s 2nd birthday. It’s a month later…we’re still recovering. J Actually, we’re just getting used to having a 2-year-old around. It seems like Caleb got some sort of memo that he was supposed to start behaving differently when he turned two and he followed it to the letter. We’re seeing a lot more independence and a lot more tantrums. We’re using our time-out timer a lot more often and saying “no” a lot more than we really want to. Don’t get me wrong – Caleb is still a sweetheart. He loves his Mama and Daddy to the ends of the earth and back, but he’s just coming into his own and finding his voice. He knows what he wants and knows that he’s willing to fight to get it. Unfortunately, that has meant some hitting and kicking, but (fortunately) no biting. We know we dodged a bullet with that one. Caleb comes home from daycare about once or twice a week with a bite mark on his arm or shoulder. We are well aware that this age group is prime for biting…and being bitten.
May was a fun and busy month for us. Rudy and I spent most of the month wrapping things up at work and getting ready for the end of the school year.
Mr. L. gave us quite a scare on Monday, the 19th. He had gone in for some tests on his heart earlier and requested further testing due to his family history. When he went in on the 19th for the angiogram, the doctor found major blockage in his arteries. He ended up having 3 stents put in immediately and has to go back for more in about a year. The doctor said that it was a good thing that he came in because he was well on his way to a massive heart attack. We are just grateful for preventative medicine.
Rudy and I celebrated our 9th anniversary on the 22nd. Kelly came to babysit and we went to dinner at Crabby’s. He sent me roses at work and gave me a beautiful card at home. I gave him a piece of paper saying that we had a cabin reserved at Big Cedar Lodge. It’s just hard to believe that next year is our 10th anniversary!
We went to Hot Springs on Friday (23rd). It was a long drive for Caleb, but he made it most of the way without difficulty – thanks to the portable DVD player! (I would like to personally shake the hand of the person who invented that thing!) When we got to Mom and Mr. L’s, Caleb’s first order of business was to see the “big boat.” It amazes me what he remembers. Once he was satisfied that the big boat was out there, he was okay to play inside for just a little while before going to bed. When I got up on Saturday, I couldn’t find anyone in the house or outside. Then I noticed that the boat was gone. Mom and Mr. L. had taken Caleb on a boat ride early in the morning. On Saturday, Rudy mowed their lawn because Mr. L. was still on restrictions. Mom and I went shopping while Caleb napped and then we all went out for a boat ride. Caleb absolutely loved the boat! He said over and over (and over and over….) “BIG BOAT.” He loved watching the boats and feeling the breeze. I thought he would be fussy because his life jacket was so hot and confining, but he didn’t seem to mind. I think he would’ve worn a lead vest if it meant he got to go on the BIG BOAT.
On Sunday, Rudy fished off of the dock a little bit and we all had a pretty relaxing day. We ended up going for another boat ride that afternoon and then came home to a ribs and chicken dinner. Monday morning, we left for home, hoping that Caleb would take a nap in the car. No such luck. He was awake (and grumpy) all the way home. We got a call from the Wilhelms inviting us to a Memorial Day cookout at their house. Rudy and I decided that we’d take a chance on it, but we both agreed that as soon as Caleb got grumpy, we would head for home. Wouldn’t you know – as soon as dinner was served, he had a meltdown. We ate very fast and then excused ourselves. When we got home, it was bath and bedtime and then we all just collapsed from exhaustion.
On Tuesday (5/27), I had Bunco and on Wednesday (5/28), I had a dinner with the people I work with. Thursday (5/28) was Rudy’s end-of-the-year concert. Jan came up on Friday (5/30) and Rudy grilled scallops for us. Rudy and I left for Big Cedar Lodge on Saturday afternoon and had a wonderful time. Our cabin was perfect and we enjoyed the lodge grounds a lot. We kept saying that we wished it wasn’t so expensive so that we could bring Caleb back for a weekend. He would LOVE it. BTW – I would like for it to be known that I managed to beat Rudy at both putt-putt golf and trivial pursuit!
We came home on Sunday while Caleb was napping. That evening, we went to the pool for a little while and then got ready for our last week of school. I worked on Monday (6/2) and ½ day on Tuesday (6/3). Rudy works until 6/4 and then we’re all off for the summer. Thursday night, Rudy and I are going to see Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood at Razorback stadium. We have some doctor’s appointments on Thursday and Friday, including Caleb’s 2 year check up. Rudy is going to deer camp for a work weekend with Mr. L. this weekend. Caleb and I are staying home and doing some fun Mama and Caleb stuff. It’s FINALLY summer…
Click below to see Caleb and Daddy having fun at the pool:
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