Proud Mommy Weekend!!!

I'm determined to get Brody potty trained way before the new baby gets here.  I had decided that last weekend was the weekend.  I planned to stay home all weekend and do nothing but potty potty potty!  Saturday morning Brody and I got up and the first thing we did was put on big boy underwear.  We went about our morning playing.  No TV...just playing and asking about going potty.  Brody finally went potty for the first time around 10:00.  Oh my gosh...he was so excited.  He couldn't wait to call Judd.  Yep, I said it...Judd!  I couldn't stop laughing!  We called daddy and Brody told daddy that he pottied in the toilet.  Brody pottied a few more times before falling asleep.  Potty time was hard work and Brody could hardly keep his eyes open.  He slept for about 2 hours.  He woke up just in time to show daddy how he could pee on the potty.  He was acting so big in front of Phillip.  He told Phillip to stand back and watch him.  Too cute!!!  We got ready and went to Mimi's house.  Brody went down is big boy pants.  We all had plans to eat at the boat.  Brody went with a diaper on but didn't pee in the diaper.  He even peed at the boat before we left.  Saturday was a successful day.  Brody only had one accident.  It was after we got home from dinner.  He was busy playing playdoo and forgot he didn't have a diaper on! :)  Sunday was just as successful.  Brody would tell us everytime he had to potty! 

Baby Sister!

Brody can not stop talking about his baby sister.  He's told me that his baby sister needs to sleep in her own bed!  He tells me that his baby sister needs to hold his blanket.  She needs to get big and strong.  Last night was one of the best moments.  Brody put both hands on my belly and said "Mommy, my baby sister is being so quite."  I hope he's this sweet when his baby sister gets here...that's if its a girl!!!   How will he react if it's a baby brother!!! :) 

My kid!

Yep this is my kid!  He is the most important thing in my life.  I'm so blessed to have such an amazing kid.  When things get hairy in this world and thing don't always go my way I can always count on this kid to make my day!  My priorities are and will always be my family. What was a family of three will soon be a family of four and I couldn't be happier.  I can't wait to welcome the newest Cothren to the family very soon! 

Wordless Wednesday!

Thankful Thursday!

Today I'm thankful for a little boy who is so creative.  This morning he woke up and said, "Mommy my eye hurts."  I told him to let me look at it to make sure everything was okay.  He instantly said it's okay.  "It's okay mommy, it was just a crocodile in my eye." LOL!!!!!  Love this little guy so much! 

We also talked about his birthday party.  He told me he wanted a blue cake and blue balloons for his birthday.  We talked about his party and how we were going bowling for his birthday.  He went into the kitchen to start practicing throwing the pretend bowling ball.  He said he knocked down all of the pins!  He is so excited for his BLUE birthday party!

Easter Sunday 2013

 What a gorgeous Easter Sunday!!!

Dr. Appointment.

I went to the doctor's on Friday for my 13 week check-up.  The doctor could not find the baby's heartbeat It was pretty scary.  I was a little freaked out.  I went for a sonogram which says it all!!! :)  Heart rate 162.  All is well!!!

Spring Break 2013 Cali!!!

 Our Cali trip started at 5:00 Wednesday morning.  We have to be at the airport by 6:30 for an 8:00 flight.  The flight was great.  Smooth sailing.  Brody did awesome!  He's becoming a great travel buddy! 

 We landed in Cali at 9:00.  This is a pic of the kids on the shuttle on our way to get our rental car. 

 We made it to Aunt Theresa's house around 12:00.  The kids could not wait to get in the pool!  The pool was alittle chilly, so we decided to go to the beach instead of swimming in the pool. 

The kids couldn't be more excited about being at the beach.  Wednesday was the only day it was cloudy! 

 The was a rest area where we stopped to look at the ship in the ocean.  Brody threw rocks! 

 SEAWORLD!!!!

 Friday morning we got up early to catch the ferry to Catalina Island!  What a fantastic day! 

 This is the park the kids played at Saturday morning before we headed to Venice Beach.

 Venice Beach!

Sunday we spent the day at Huntington Beach.  What a fantastic way to end the vacation!