The Christmas Exhaustion

10 Things

10 Things about Reed you may not know:

1. He has a temper. Don't even try telling him no.

2. He loves the Happy Birthday song.

3. He loooooves his sister.

4. He likes to eat baby wipes. Or at least put them in his mouth. We usually wrestle them away.

5. He loves music... And loves to dance.

6. If you pretend to cry while he cries, he stops.

7. He says mama, dada, Puff, that, and done.

8. He loves medicine. When you open the medicine cabinet, he just opens his mouth.

9. He likes being bare foot.

10. He is the sweetest boy in the whole world.

My Little Man

One Year

Sorry Elfie

I am sorry Elfie that I got mad that you played with my "smudge" (magical Frozen goo-stuff) and screamed told you that I didn't like you anymore. I have calmed down and would like to still be on the nice list. ...But don't ever play with my smudge again. - Yours truly, Madelyn

Hair

I was never blessed with full, healthy hair. It has always been... well... flat. Not these kids though. (I have a feeling I have Ray's genes to thank.) I mean, Reed looks like he styles his hair!

Lyrics a la Maddy

...I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claaaaussss... Underneath the village of my heaaaaaart.

Where does she get these things?!

Driving Miss Maddy

"What's this music momma, it sounds like decorations."

...classical Maddy. It's classical.

Vibrations

We are taking Reed in for allergy testing tomorrow after a few funky side effects he is showing. We have a PPO so we don't need a referral, and I typically just like to get the OK from the doctor and then call around to find a local office myself. Naturally, I tried the closest allergy center to our house and called to inquire about an allergy panel. The kind receptionist explained that they do not do "the typical allergy testing" but that they work off of vibrations. And it is cash only.
I nicely told her that since Reed was a baby and all... maybe we will just do "the typical allergy testing" for now. And then found a center 45 minutes from the house. :/

The Birthday Boy

The only way I got through Reed's birthday party without completely crying through it was knowing that his birthday was really not until December 20th. So.he.was.no.where.near.one.and.I.could.just.spend.the.day.celebrating.him.
We had an amazing day. With a huge thanks to Nana, Papa, Chrissy, Pru and everyone who came to enjoy and celebrate Reed!

I absolutely love Reed's reaction to his birthday song. 

He intently watched everyone. AND loved it. Now when he is sad we just break out the birthday song and he perks right up!

Let There Be Cake