Splish Splash....

I decided I should document this since this usually a weekly occurance. My sweet lil Kyle and the messes he makes...He loves playing in the water. And when I say loves I dont think that is a strong enough word to describe the feeling he gets when he has the water running and is filling up bowls and cups of water then dumping it out so on and so forth! He could play in water for hours and usually does several times a day. A lot of times I just turn the kitchen faucet on and let him go at it! It keeps him busy and he usually keeps it in the sink. Well, his new favorite thing is to have me put a little bit of soap on his hands (he loves the feeling of soap...lotion...shampoo..etc). Well he wanted the water on so i being the good mom I am turned it on and went into the living room. I failed to put some soap on his hands (1st mistake). I also failed to put the soap out of reach (2nd mistake). He decided to get it himself...so after a few minutes he walked around the corner with his hair completely sudded up! He was so pleased! Hard to get mad at him when he is grinning from ear to ear! So I laughed and he went the rest of the day with soap in his hair...at least he smelled good! ;)

Merry christmas to all!

Kyle relaxin! He's got a rough life! :)Cody and one of his many silly faces!Cody and his biiiiig train table! He better like this train table forever cuz it took grandpa and mommy til 1am Christmas eve to get the dang thing together!Thanks grandma for the awesome photography skills! Maybe you should work on gettin everyone in the picture next time! :)

Hope everyone had as great of a Christmas as we did! Merry Christmas and may 2009 be an awesome year! :)

Birthday par-tay!

Happy Birthday to Cody!

Cody and his favorite present...a trash truck!

Cody my birthday boy!

Happy 3rd birthday Cody!

December 22nd 2005 Cody Chase Wagner came into the world...all 8 pounds and 7 ounces!! He was such a cute baby despite his constant crying and demanding personality! I think that is probably why he was blessed with such good looks...otherwise who knows what would have happened to the kid after listening to him cry for hours on end! :) He has grown up to be a pretty funny 3 year old that makes me smile a lot! He kinda gets a bad wrap for bein a wussy but then uncle Jason came to the rescue and told us all he doesn't fight back cuz he's so Christ like!! I'll take it! Cody is gonna be such a great brother to Kyle and I can't wait to see him become a lil man! Love ya buddy, Happy birthday Cody!

Snow Day!

It snowed today...no school...no packing...no nothin'! We played all day then went to grandmas and almost got snowed in but luckily some friends bailed us out! Heres some pics!

what the????

Ok, so I am having a horrible time blogging tonite and Im getting annoyed...so sorry that I have two of the same picture below, dont know how to delete it. Can someone help me???

A Christmas Program...autistic style!

Kyle goes to a school for just autistic kids. It ranges from kindergarten to 8th grade. Each class with no more than 8 kids with a teacher and 3 aides! His teacher this year is amazing and her aides are just as great. I try and make an effort each week to let them know how appreciative I am of their hard work, dedicaton and most importantly the love they have for these kids! This week my appreciation reached a new level. I had the opportunity to attend the BEST Christmas program ever! The other day I was in the office chatting with the principal and she was mentioning how the kids had practiced for a week for this and they worked so hard on it! She seemed really excited! I have to admit I went home and had a good chuckle with my dad and brothers and then with Jen. We weren't bein' mean just curious to see what they had in store! :) So, Tuesday came and Jen and I showed up a little early, camera in hand! We made the trek to the cafeteria on the main campus in we walked to see on stage 40+ autistic kids along with all their teachers and aides! They were all sitting so nicely (well as nicely as autistic kids sit, which was pretty impressive)! Kyle saw Jen and I and gave us a big grin and wave! The program lasted maybe 15 minutes, but it was the best 15 minutes ever! I was so proud watching Kyle shake his jingle bells and wearing his reindeer antlers (which he didnt pull off til the very end)! He did such a great job! Then we all walked back to our classrooms where a male aide dressed up as Santa and went around to the classrooms and handed each kid a lil bag of goodies. I'm getting a teary eyed just writing this down but...Those teachers are awsome! What a gift they gave to each one of us parents. To watch our kids up there on stage with such pride! The teachers and staff members put this together on their own. They didnt have to do it, they did it because they love those kids! I'm so blessed to know that Kyle goes to school every day with people who love him just as much as I do.

What a good brother....

Ive been meaning to write this down and finally have a chance....The other morning I was laying in my bed all nice and cozy and my alarm clock (kyle) comes bouncin into my room at 6:30 on the dot! He proceeds to start his morning routine of annoying me til I get out of bed! This usually consists of him hitting my face, pulling the covers off me, turning on and off the lights, and so on and so forth! By this time Cody is in my bed trying to love me but really its kinda just irritating me (in my defense it is 6:30 am)! After about 10 minutes of repeatedly getting my face swatted by Kyle..I yelled "Would you STOP IT?!" Cody then yelled at me "STOP yelling at my brother!!!" I had to laugh. What a great brother Code is going to be to Kyle! :) Made getting outta bed a lil easier that morning!

I quit...oh wait..I can't!

Ok...so i know this whole blogging thing is usually about happy stories or funny stories or proud moments that happen in your kids life...but some days I just wanna quit bein a mom! I know you all probably think I'm horrible but at least I'm honest...Let me tell you about my day then you tell me if you would wanna quit too!

5:54am (yes am NOT pm) Cody comes into my room crying because he cant find his 'binkie'. I know I know he shouldn't even have a binkie at almost 3 but I dont care, a battle I choose to fight...later!

6am (again am NOT pm) Kyle comes into my room with a HUGE grin and a giggle as he swats my face and pulls my covers off me....this is all followed by Cody yelling at him "stop it Kyle!" It gets better Kyle then goes and turns on the light...yes turns on the freakin light at 6am! Probably the worst EVER!

6:30am I finally get frustrated enough with the hitting of my face and Cody scolding his brother, and roll outta bed annoyed. Turn on sesame street only to be yelled at that! Cody wants the Grinch not this show! I mean come on kids its 6:35 can I get a break?! NO!

6:40am Hop in shower....awwww "MOOOOOOOMmmy Kyle hurt me"! I cant even take a shower for 10 minutes without interruption!

7:30am After many interruptions I myself am ready now I have to get my giant 5 yr old dressed who lays there dead weight no help at all! Takes me at least 10 minutes to get him ready! Meanwhile Cody had managed to dump half his cereal all over the table and is a sticky mess!

7:45am I struggle and argue with my 3 yr old to get dressed

8am Out the door...now its the next fight ...getting into the car! Kyle is really good at this...cody not so much! A sucker and a threat of a spankin and we are good to go....

8:15 arrive at Kyles packed school...try and open his door which he is holding shut! After a big pull I get it open..only to struggle to get my 70 llb 5 year old autistic kid outta the car. It takes a good 5 min. I pick him up (no idea how he is wailing his arms and throwing himself backwards...all this with a grin)!! I only have to walk a short distance thank goodness! I meet his teacher and gladly hand him off to her who struggles with him for who knows how long! I mean does he realize that this is so unnecessary? Not to mention annoying?! I think he does and thats why he does it...smart bugger.

8:25am Leave for daycare and hear Cody point out every trash truck and cry as soon as we pass them...then ask where we are going about a hundred times and say "no!" a hundred and one times!

Do you see where I'm comin from yet...its not even 9 am yet!

8:50am arrive at work, my time yay!

2:15pm (yay we are to pm) Pick Kyle up...this is much easier. He walks nicely to the car gets into the car only to start whining immediately because he finds an empty juice box and wants more! Im turning the music up as loud as I can stand it at this point!

2:30pm pick cody up from daycare...as soon as I shut the door to walk up to get cody Kyle is screaming...and throwing things etc...get cody in the car only to have kyle chuck a wisk at cody....now cody is crying which sets Kyle off! OMG!

2:40pm Homeward bound....PINK is blaring kids are screaming....I heart being a mom!

2:55pm HOME Immediately the 'I wants' begin..'i want chips' i want juice' i want the grinch' etc etc etc!!

5pm Kyle takes a bath...cody comes up the stairs crying (no nap today...not really sure yet what is better no nap=early bed but cranky or nap=late bed but not cranky...tough)..'i wanna take a bath' *whining* But he only wants to take a bath if Kyle is out! OMG again

6:30pm BEDTIME!! I know you say thats early but i say its perfect! If you dont want me to quit 6:30 is perfect! So after brushing teeth (of course not w/o arguing with my 3 yr old) and 2 chocolate milk cups (ya i know why do i even brush their teeth...well it makes me feel less guilty i guess) we are up the stairs and in bed! Cody in his Thomas bed goes right to bed! YAY! Kyle...well another story. I lay next to him. Easy you say?! No I say... he is playing with my hair until he is completely asleep-and i dont mean the relaxing kind that nice, oh no! The kind that hurts and after 5 minutes of pain I wanna punch him(for the record i dont ever punch him just want to sometimes :)

7pm awwww asleep!

Some days I just wanna quit...Will it be worth it someday? They say it will...I guess Kyles sideways grin and cody's giggle make it worth it! So until tomorrow when I wanna quit again, I guess I'll keep my job! :)

A Birthday Party Kyle Style!

We had a lil party for Kyle on Sunday at my mom and dads. It was small and simple, just the way Kyle likes it! His favorite part is the cake! Not to eat of course-to play in!!! We get a special cake every year for just Kyle. he gets to smoosh and squish and play in it as much as he wants! Screw presents for this kid, playin in his cake is what he likes best! Happy 5th birthday Kyle!

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I was reading through my blogs because a certain someone, I wont name names..ok i will JEN, said I use exclamation points after ending every sentence! There i go again. So I thought Id make a disclaimer before I get too far into this whole blogging business. I guess I tend to end a lot with the ol' ! Oh well it makes me feel like I got the sentence across better if I do it I guess. Does anyone else do this or is it just me?!

Are We There Yet.....

I had to make that long & boring drive to beautiful Baker CA this afternoon! Mike had the boys for Thanksgiving and decided to take them to Utah (he's braver than me, or not as smart as me)! We met there so he didn't have to drive all the way back here. As I'm driving in the most annoying traffic...ya know the kind that is you're going a comfortable 80 mph then the car in front of you slams on her brakes and now youo're going a slow 45mph! This continued for a good hour and a half on the 15. Not fun! I finally see the thermometer and know I'm there! YAY! I decide to get a coke and a lil something to eat for the drive home at Del Taco. There is a huge sign at the drive thru that reads CASH ONLY. What the? I mean come on! Mike pulls up and the kids are cranky, I guess Cody was sick the whole trip and Kyle was in rare form (or just Kyle form) and was cranky the whole trip! Needless to say Mike was happy to hand em over! I was happy to have em, I missed em....until about 5 minutes into the car ride! The crying began...the whining...the fighting...kyle getting up out of his seat and hitting Cody! I mean, seriously! I had to endure this for 2 1/2 hours! In my kids defense they had been in the car pretty much all day. But still didnt make it any easier on their poor ol mom! We finally made it home...I hate that drive!

Happy Birthday Kyle!

Well, Its true Kyle is 5 today! I have a 5 year old! Crazy to think 5 years ago I gave birth to this giant! I remember the horrible long 18 hrs of labor and the 2 hrs of pushing and the pain! But I remember finally when he was born, all 8 lbs, how happy I was! Growing up, I couldnt wait to have a baby! Kyle definitely wasnt the easiest baby...or toddler..or preschooler for that matter! But I wouldnt trade him for the world! He has so many qualities that I love! His smile is the best ever, his hugs make me melt, and his noises are the best ever! He is making so much progress everyday and I am so proud of him! I love you Kyle! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I have a lot to be thankful for...I cant list it all but heres a few!

My kids and their distinct personalities! They make me laugh daily! I dont know what id do without them!

My family, without them these past two years would have been unbearable! I love them more than I say it!

Jen! She is the best ever...she always knows what to say and when to say it! Im grateful for her friendship.

My life...2 years ago I would not be able to say that! I have been through a lot and made it out a better person! I am so thankful for the trials I have been through! I am a stronger more independant woman and definitely a better mom!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Here goes nothin....

Ok so I'm still kinda unsure about this whole blog thing, but thought what the heck! So, here goes nothin! Enjoy the stories that go on in a household of 2 wild and crazy boys and a mom who feels more crazy than wild most days! Haha :) More to come!