October So Far and Just Because...

Its been a normal month around here, just with a couple little twists like usual. My mom is back watching Trevor during the day while I am at work and he is loving life. He knows when she is coming and if he actually wakes up before she gets here thats one of the first things he says... "Amma coming?"

We have been able to spend a lot of time together as a family over the last couple months. Rob is getting more time with Trevor than he ever has and its truly a blessing. We take little trips at night to Wal-Mart for silly little presents and a chance for everyone to get out of the house, Daddy included. Trevor thinks it's such a big deal to be able to wonder around and pick up everything in the toy department until he decides on the "one" he wants to take home.

He is growing and talking and dancing and climbing and oh my God... getting to be such a little boy. He is still my baby but even he will tell you that he's a big boy not a baby.

He is opinionated and stubborn and too smart for his own good. There are very few things that we can get past him and bribing is a lost cause. Making him throw his Hot Wheels in the trash because he won't brush his teeth or taking toys away because he wont sit at the table and eat doesnt even phase him. He is all about his own agenda and we have more than learned to pick our battles.

How can anyone look this upset with 4 Krispy Kreme doughnuts infront of them? Maybe it's the bedhead?

My favorite little blogger Cheyna does a post on ramblings every month. She posts all of the little things that her daughter does and says, and will be even busier with a new addition to the family. Long and short, I think I may have to piggy back on her idea. Its just a cute way to keep track of the little things!

For instance... the other day Trevor and I were upstairs jumping on the bed in the guest room. He has figured out that if he sticks his tummy way out it makes him tip over and fall dead weight into the bed which is so fun in case you've never tried :)! He was sticking his BIG belly out and I said Trevor, you have a big belly... and he replied Trevy has big belly like Daddy's big belly!! HA HA HA - I cracked up! I must be looking pretty good for 6 months if Daddy has the BIG belly in the family! HE HE HE!

If I wear my hair curly instead of straight - He will say to me - Mama, your hair is dirty. or Mama, you need a fan! (Fan is Trevoreese for Blow Dryer)

There are more, they happen every day, maybe thats what I will try and post on a daily basis? Im sure at times I will be the only one to find the humor, but at least I will get it documented somewhere.

Outside of that, Rob and I have turned into CNN junkies over the last month with this election and the market. I dont know that I have ever watched a ticker in my life prior to the last couple months. All of this stuff has taken over our prime time television schedule. Thank goodness for TiVo because the 3 that we have are working overtime right now. 7 days to go and I have no idea what I am going to stay up all hours of the night watching while I'm waiting out my heartburn?!?!?

What else? I am gathering things preparing to do the boy's rooms. We will be moving the guest furniture into the basement, Trevor into the guestroom and the baby will be in Trevor's room. Lots of moving and painting to be done and times a wastin'!

Oh, and we have decided to name the baby Braylen Davis Coppock. I will get used to calling him by his name instead of "the baby" before too long.

Our 3rd Anniversary

Rob and I celebrated our 3rd Anniversary with my brother and Blair. They took us to dinner and my mom watched Trevor for a couple hours so we could get out for a little bit.


We went to Brio which is a beautiful place. None of us loved the food, but we had a really good time and it was so nice to get out for a while. Rob would have been happier at the Counter Burger next door but I love trying new restaurants, and now we know that we dont ever have to go back. Although once I can have a cocktail again its a great spot to meet for drinks.

Trevor's 1st Circus!

I see a trend developing here! This blog, once intended to be daily or even weekly has turned into a monthly catch up of our goings on, or lack there of. I truly had intentions on using this as my virtual scrapbook seeing that my oh favorite hobby has become a thing of the past. He is getting so big so fast, and with his little brother on the way I have to do a better job at keeping track of what happens around this place...

Trevor's 1st Circus!

Chris had a great idea to take Trev to the circus, and that's exactly what we did... All of us. Rob, Trevor, Amma (Grandma), Chris, Blair, Joe and I took him to see his first circus. He was so excited to go. I had been showing him videos from the Barnum and Bailey website for a week so he had some idea of what he was going to see. We got to the Denver Coliseum, which is a little different for a circus than the stock show, and he was instantly in overload. Flashing lights and toys, music and noises coming from every direction in sight. This poor kid didnt know where to look first.

It didnt take long for him to figure it out and dial in on the toy that he wanted. A shiny gold and red motorcycle. My mom said she would buy it for him and Trevor was more than helpful pushing her hand holding her credit card to the lady behind the counter so she would hurry up and get him his motorcycle.

(Trevor and his Uncle Joe - Getting a better view)

We got his motorcycle and went down on the floor to see the elephant painting, yes, an elephant painting a picture with his trunk, up close and then find our seats. We had great seats in the 9th row and could see everything. When the lights went out and the music started, he really enjoyed the show... especially the fireworks. His attention lasted a whole 30 minutes until he was ready to head back to the toy table for more. Little did we know that there was a matching ATV that we had left behind, and he was going to have it regardless of the fact that it was zip tied to the display.

One ATV to match his motorcycle later and back to our seats for about another 30 minutes. He really did well considering that this child doesnt sit for long, ever. He sat in his seat, had a snack, watched the show and played with his new toys.

Eventually he did get tired of playing with his motorcycle and the ATV on the floor under our seats. Not to mention that I wasnt a huge fan of the idea but he was happy doing it. I got a good tug and a "Come on Mama" and we were heading back up the stairs. He found a little spot all of his own and was more than content sitting in the walkway of the Coliseum playing with his toys. Who's kid is this? I guess he could have picked a dirtier floor to play on, maybe?!?

Isnt that how everyone eats a snow cone?

It was a great afternoon. He had a blast and talked about it all day. He slept with those silly toys for at least two nights and regardless of the fact that they do absolutely nothing, are still two of his favorites. It was fun to be back at the circus after 25+ years. We all enjoyed it! Maybe next year he will last a little longer and we will get to see more of the show!