Paxton's a Big Brother...

Ok...so I do know what has gotten into me...Baby Cox #2! I went to my official first OB appt and I am almost 9 weeks pregnant. So Paxton will be the big man around our house. They will be 20 months apart, so life at the Cox household should be exciting. This little Baby #2 is kicking its moms tail. I am sick and extremely tired, I am sure the tiredness is compounded by chasing a 1 year old all around. Oh yeah and did I mention our house sold and we are building another on 2 acres on Melissa which should be finished in December!! The funny/stressful part is that we are leasing our house back till Dec 31 in which case we are homeless and the official due date of baby Cox #2 is Dec. 31. I was assured by the OB that because Paxton was huge and my track history that there was no way this baby was staying in that long...do you think Dr. Riegel has Christmas plans??? Also, this is my last night to work nights, let's face it, it is extremely hard to watch everyone else sleep and then only sleep 4 hours the next day. Anyone who knows me knows I value my sleep, nice and cold with a down comforter. Well, anyway there is Cox life wrapped up into a nutshell. Did I mention Rusty has been out of town for 2 weeks:)

Honey we are Killing the Kids

Many of you may have seen the show on TLC's "Honey We are Killing the Kids"..I don't recommend it but seriously I may be on it someday. There is nothing the kid will not eat. He literally sits in the high chair half the day grazing on food. Just so you know he is not currently overweight, he is only in the tenth percent...that is a wonder. I am going to say growth spurt to make myself feel better...a year long growth spurt:) Also, please note my little Vampire. Rusty took him to the Doctor Saturday for a runny nose-yes we became one of those parents this weekend. It was a $15 appt to say your kid looks great, he has a cold, and the funniest part was that the Dr. Actually laughed at the order in which Paxton's teeth have taken to come in. He is a Vampire...hurts like crazy when he bites. He informed us this was ok, some kids, like ours, have unique quirks. As cute as of course I think he is, he desperately needs middle teeth.

Struggling

LOVE THIS PICTURE... I know Grandma Debo is going to kill my mom for putting this pic on the world wide web but she could not resist Fill-in Grandpa Neeley thought he was going to get a relaxing outside experience. Little did he know I move a mile a minute and there's no time for rest. Although the time was fun there is no time like SueSue time.

I have been stuggling on the blog lately. I am not sure what has gotten in to me:)Well, this weekend SueSue, me, and Paxton left at 0700 (nurse time) for the long trek to Belton. Paxton rode for the first time facing forward since his b-day is only a few days away and he is now 20lbs!! We went to Belton for Miss Laura Kennedy's bridal shower. It was so great to see old friends. Two in particular saved the shower, they probably think there were the lucky ones but Paxton was the REAL lucky one getting to hang out with them. Fill-in Grandma Debo had books, applesauce, and even a sippee cup...(quite impressive)! Here are so candid shots:

Aquarium

Not the best pic...I look tired and we are level 1.

A couple of weekends ago the family...Including Grandma and Big Daddy took a trip to the Dallas Aquarium. It was so fun, we blamed the trip on Paxton but really I had wanted to go. If you have never been it is really amazing!! The flamingos were Paxton's favorite attraction, I think it was there brilliant color. (It makes me really tired thinking about standing on one leg all day!)

Mommy's Helper

So funny... not only can he put it in but he can get it out!! He can brush his own teeth...there are only two!! As mommy loads the dishwasher, Pax can unload the dishwasher.

I have really started to grow up, I am so good at helping mom!! (wish you could hear mom laughing out loud)

Visit from the Grandma's

Last Monday the grandma's came up bringing Aunt Tonya and Drew for their first road trip. We had fun we went to eat and then just watched as I played and Drew viewed the ceiling. We did however manage to get a pic. Thanks for all the great summer toys you crazy grandma's.

101 degrees...

Me and my friend from church- the girl who kicked my fanny when I attended her aerobics class, did I mention she is pregnant- It's really just embarassing!It is just too bright!!!--or he is freezing!! The Girls-these are all my nurse friends from Baylor who I still regularly keep in touch with,

we were all pregant at the sametime.

Well since Tuesday it was a 101 degrees some girlfriends and I decided to the pool it was .Since none of the community pools are open yet we just borrowed an apartment one:) You would've thought we were moving in...cooler, toys, rafts, pack-n-play (yes we brought a bed), strollers...I literally mean everything. The pack-n-play was for them to all nap while the mamas got some sun. It had been awhile since this mama had seen any since we spent last summer in the NICU. Of course every baby but Mister Paxton went to sleep. He enjoyed the water a lot...I didn't as much since it was freezing. I also had to make three trips to Walmart (long story) for the incredible floats you see pictured. It was so much fun it is going to become a regular event. Oh, the days of just bringing a drink and towel to the pool are over:( I will report that we spent 4 hours there and Paxton did not get even a ray of sunshine to his body...I am a super sunscreen applier!?!

The Easter Bunny

Our family all accidentally color coordinated.Yeah to the books... Please note the excitement...Jesus loves me!!- Also note the really fun bunny shoes!

The Easter Bunny came to see me...he brought me books, treats, and a stuffed duck with soft fur. It was such a great day. We woke up early, went to church, and then went to Le Peep to eat breakfast. It was fun! I even had cute little bunny shoes to match my outfit. Then we went to our land in Melissa and picked where my swing should go. Boone and Ellie went too, my dad had to ride in the back of the pick-up because Boone jumped out and strangled himself at Sonic. It was such a relaxing day.

Petting Zoo...

I had a hard time not pulling the feathers. Who do I look like here?...I have the same scowl my daddy does in the sun. Kinda reminds me of a dog??? On Sunday morning at church they had a petting zoo. I loved it: goats, ducks, and lambs. The lamb fur was very interesting. I had some much fun. I was in my Sunday best.

Our Baby...

Happy Easter...we are about to go to sleep so the Easter Bunny can come!! We are so happy because Jesus is ALIVE!!

A trip to the Zoo...

So Rusty and I went playing around in Dallas today. There is this really weird store called World Decor...it is 72,000 sq feet of the most unusual things ever. We went there looking for a bathroom vanity with the sink in it, found it and also went on a trip to the zoo with unique animals. Paxton loved it and the best part was that it was free admission.

Lover of...

Picture worth a thousand words of his love!

I may have told you but Paxton loves ice cream... a lot! I am sure there is some book that clearly states no ice cream before 1 year...but:) He absolutely loves it (Thanks Grandpat!!!) We are trying to gain the last lb. needed in 2 months so that we can face forward in the car seat. What better way to get your calcium. Below is a picture of Paxton and Grandpat enjoying some delicious mint chocolate (mom's fav), did I mention he throws a tantrum if you do not shovel it in fast enough.

Dallas Aboretum

Well, for playgroup this week we ventured for a field trip. 3 kids under two made the trek...minivans and all. It was absolutely breath taking...a must see!! Paxton was a trooper for about the first two hours...then:) He loved pulling the flower petals off, RULE #1 in aboretum etiquette: Do not pick the flowers. We had a blast though Paxton was too busy to give me a pose.

10 month B-day

Please note: two bottom teeth and one coming on the top! (still no hair)

Where did the time go...From Angel by Day Beast by Night...To an independent crawler, stander, eater, sleeper. Paxton has lots of friends whom he socializes with every Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. He is busy, BUSY:> Someone must have known that the door stops are worth hours of entertainment to a baby...He loves the sounds they make and also loves to put the rubber white part right into his mouth. He went for his last round of Synagis shots today , ordered off the kids menu, and can now officially see over the top of the bed by standing up. He says mama, nana, and of course dada. His favorite things include: ice cream, BOOKS with pop-ups, being naked, baths, knocking things over, and DOGS. When Paxton is upset all he has to do is see a dog and that makes everything all better...kinda weird since his nursery is dogs and was done prior to knowing his likes. He understands the word "no" but chooses to ignore and also likes to smile big upon receiving a pop on the hand...I'm not sure how much harder you can pop someone's hand!?! He is small but packs a mean punch when needed and also has a lot of personality. The nursery worker at church warned that we are in trouble because he, like her son knew how to turn up the charm...She said he just knows when to smile big to get what he wants. It's amazing how you can leave the room for 5 seconds and come back and he is in a different location clear across the room..Getting into something different. He also had is first underwater experience the other day with the dad on duty...He didn't so much like it, but continues to try an take plunges!!!

Easter Bunny...

Brant and I got to see the Easter Bunny at the mall... he was extremely friendly and let mom use her camera instead of charging an arm and leg like Santa did. At first Brant and I could not get over the buttons and the fur. The fur felt great in my hands! Then mom got an excellent picture of me posing for the camera. Please note the amazing glasses the Bunny gave out. I love them.

I am hoping the Easter Bunny makes it here next weekend...

Bubble Bath...

So my best friend Brant and his mommy came over and hung out all day and even got to stay for dinner since his dad was out of town. Mom and Mama Angela decided to let Brant and I play in the sink together for our nightly baths since we were disgusting. For some reason our moms can never get us to smile at the same time....but you know Paxton if the camera is out, he is smiling. (Paxton had just finished some of his favorite food: watermelon)

A Day at the Mall

Today, Monday, mommy and I went to Horchow Finale (the place were Neiman Marcus stuff goes when it's done...it was awesome and somethings were super cheap-Grandma Searight (Whitey) you gotta go) and then Willow Bend Mall. I had several emotional breakdowns today, I was really tired (not even a tortilla could make me happy...and that's rare)!! But...I absolutely loved the play area. It was the first time Julianne and I have both enjoyed it together, there are no pics of us together because we were playing so hard. I loved the spoon, the giant eggs, and the Texas sized steak. It was a great day!

Trip to Marshall

This weekend we traveled to Marshall to see Drew, a.k.a another Angel by Day, Beast by Night. Bless his parents hearts. As you can see Big Daddy has both his hands full!!

Newest Addition..

My New Cousin...

Andrew Blake Cox

Stats:

Proud parents Randy and Tonya Cox

Born at6:06pm

8lbs. 10 ounces, 21 inches long!

*My grandma says he already has lungs and a big head like me...I didn't have a chance its coming at me from both sides!

GO AGGIES

This is the face of a true Aggie after a devastating loss to LSU in the last seconds!!