Oh "happy" day!

So the day started off great.  We had a plan and was going to do everything each of us wanted to.....
1) go to the bank to straighten out the accounts
2) go to the Livestock Show/Rodeo/Carnival (meet up with some friends)
3) eat lunch/take Justin to the Music Festival
4) pick up nephew from bball photos/ eat dinner
5) take nephew to bball game and enjoy!
6) pick Justin up from Music Fest and take nephew home

Sounded great right!!! And go me -- I had a plan, so as to not consume too much gas with back and forth driving!!  Well here's how my day went~

We went to the bank, got that new account opened, changed Trevor's to a Young Savers and began the journey to the Travis County Expo Center.  The Rodeo was fun.  We met up with a friend of mine and her family, watched the swine races, let the kiddos ride a few (expensive) carni rides, looked at the winning show animals and ate carni food!!!  Then it was off to drop off Justin (across town) to the Goat Roast Music Festival off 1826 at Camp Ben McCollough.  That went fine too - grabbed some lunch on the way.  I made it early to the elementary school that my nephew Klayton was taking photos at so I let Trevor run around and play on the playground while we were there!  #1 fiasco.............. Trevor had to go potty.  Well no big deal for a boy right?!?  He said "just pee pee."  So with the school being locked I walked him over to a far away tree and allowed him to pee there. (luckily this place had tons of trees and such!)  Well about 5 minutes later, he says "I gotta go poop." cringe......how we going to that????  It's not like there was a place close by - we'd have to get in the car, drive down the road(round the corner)....I'd for sure have an accident on my hands by then!  So quick thinking I grabbed wipes, napkins and our "lunch bag of trash" from the car.  We walked to the other end of the parking lot/playground area where no one was; only to have one guy walking around on the phone out there and a parent with their kid pull up just as wiping occurred!!! I had Trevor sit over the "bridge" part of the sidewalk, butt hanging off the edge.  Picked up the poop with the napkin, placed in the lunch bag and threw it away!!! Thank God I had all these supplies with me (along with hand sani).  So despite a lil peep show and pooping on school grounds I though "great!"   hahahahahahaha ---- not 10 minutes later he needed to go again!!!!!! I cringed a little because this could only mean the poop would not be as "solid" this time!!! ugh.....i still had a few napkins and some wipes left but no bag to dispose in.  As I walked to the OTHER end of the playground to hide behind some portables, I found a plastic baggie laying around and grabbed it.  This time we sat near a portable and hung his little tush off a sidewalk again.  NOTE to any moms out there....making sure the penis is hanging off (tucked off) is important when pooping for boys!!!  Luckily I remembered this or else we would have had a pee fiasco! lol   So we cleaned that area and finally was able to play without interruptions!  Grabbed the nephew and went to his choice of venue for dinner - Jack in the Box.  It was a nice little meal - as the boys talked about models, books, and hidden pennies! 
We arrived at the game with a bit of time for Klay to do batting practice and Trevor to run around and play.  I should have known more fiascoes would come when Trevor knocked over my FULL 44 oz drink.  Then a neighboring drink! oy.............  After the first inning the coach comes over and says "Are you Klayton's aunt?"  "Yes?"  He then proceeds to tell me how he isn't feeling good, is over to the side, gave him water, blah blah blah....thinks he might need a "poor baby" from me.  So he comes over to the bleachers and sits. I can see that he doesn't feel well - so I am offering TLC, Tums, or something else to help ease his tummy.  At this point we decide to leave the game and go home.  I ask him to grab his stuff and as he tries to stand he PUKES...... all in front of the bleachers.  When he stops I take him to the nearest trashcan to finish up.  I then proceed to attempt to "wash" the puke away with the 16oz cup of water in my hand.  FAIL......so after seeing PUKE out the nose... I go for the bathroom (telling Trevor "stay here with Klay")-- thinking napkins and tons of them!  I refill the water cup realizing that it was his drinking water, grab the broom (I'll sweep away the puke) and a roll of toilet paper (for his nose and mouth and clothes).  He is still at the trashcan, with new water now! The dads are all helping at this point, one proceeds to throw water on the puke I was about to attempt to clean up, while the other had gotten him some 7up, another a new water and another getting Klay's equipment for me.  I gather my stuff together and proceed to the car. 
Well that was a little kink in the plans but we'll make it work.  My sister is at the rodeo and has taken a limo to get there.  Not easy to get back home at this point, but that's ok we stay at the house and watch Klay until we have to leave.  I stay a bit a longer than originally desired but I didn't want to leave Klay alone too long before his mom got there.  Luckily he would just be hanging out in bed, alarm set and he's almost 12!  We head to pick up Justin, who when I call I can tell has "enjoyed himself" and the bottle of whiskey he brought to the festival.  Joy................................  It wouldn't have been too bad if he was looking for me when I arrived. Instead we sit (Trevor passed out asleep as it's like 11 am) for like 5 minutes in one spot, then I drive to the other side and sit for a few minutes.  Then proceed to get out of the car and walk around the festival looking for him.  Why didn't I call??? Oh I did, numerous times, texted too.  All to no response.  Luckily I found a friend who helped me look around.  She had just seen him at his uncle's truck with Matt (his bro) but Matt was in the "mosh pit." So wonderful...... we go back to the truck area for the 2nd time, and there he was -- IN THE TRUCK.  Um hello I parked RIGHT NEXT TO YOU!!!!!!!!! He probably even saw me walking around like an idiot! I swear a few young ones looked at me like "Oh shit someone's mom is pissed!"  So all I yell at him is something to the effect of "Really! I'm right next to you. WTF - Come on let's go!"  I forget to thank the friend (so thank you Lisa if you are reading) and jump into the car and WAIT............................... a few minutes later he joins me and says the typical drunk line "If you're gonna be a b* about it I can just stay."  Um H--- NO I drove my butt all the way out here - you are coming home with me!  I don't say it out loud  per se because it will only heat this matter up!  We proceed down the road and head for home.
It was a nice quiet 35 minute ride .... 2 sleeping boys in the car as I drive in the dark (which I hate and gives me a horrid headache) but we make it to the turn onto Cuernavaca.  I vaguely hear Justin say something just before and looked over to find him clutching his mouth to puke...... OMG.  Because the car is in drive the doors are locked and drunk boy and tired mom are scrambling to figure out how to open the door in time.  Finally I realize put it in PARK!!!!  As he hangs out the door and pukes, of course a car comes up behind us to turn as well.   So I frantically put the car back in drive and proceed to the side of the road, where Justin proceeds to puke some more - thank God I still had that roll of toilet paper!  We finally make it home. I get both into bed and now I can finally get some rest!

Thank God this was a rare day in my life -- but so full of interesting "adventures." 

Lesson learned:  ALWAYS carry toilet paper, a plastic baggie (or 2), wipes, and hand sani in the car.  You never know when you'll need it - once or twice or 4 times! lol

I'll add some Rodeo pics soon!

He's got the whole world.....

So on our way to do a photo shoot for a faith-based magazine, my son asked me a question that initially left me speechless.
The car is quiet, we are listening to the radio and Trevor busts out with " Mom, who made the world?"

First thought - where'd he think of that?
Second thought - my son is so bright and insightful....
Third thought - how do I explain that?

I answered "Well God did."
He rebuttals "So is that one person or 2 persons?"
I think about it - wondering if I am figuring Jesus into this conversation and decide no.  "That's one person.  God lives up in heaven and made the world in 7 days a loooooooooong time ago."  (secretly I am regretting saying that because now my guilt comes in... I have NO idea the order God created things.)  Hoping he doesn't ask any more details I begin to explain that each day God made something different - the land, water, animals, and then last people.  "God made 2 people - one boy and one girl. They are Adam and Eve."  He asks "Who's Eve?"  I say "the girl is Eve."  Then I state something about how from there more people were made and then those people made buildings and cars and TVs, and toys.  "so really one person made Earth and we have helped make the world."  Trevor goes to say "Hey Adam is like....................... (oh dear please don't bring up Adam on Young and the Restless - a soap opera we watch and he knows - is all I am thinking) ................ on He-man!!!" He took the information for what it was...nothing more. Didn't question it or try to disprove it. 

So my heart ached a bit.  I felt bad that I didn't know the scripture well enough to educate my son.  Soon school will fill him with "Science based" evolution - which is fine; it's valid.  But I really want my son to have a faith based evolution theory as well.  Immediately I think about "how can I add more faith and religion/scripture to our days and lives?"  I have been meaning to enroll him in some C.E. classes.  Perhaps I can pull that Children's Bible Stories book out and read one at least once a week!??!

Have I done my child a dis justice here?? Those of you who aren't spiritual (more like religious) may not understand.  Perhaps I should pray in front of my child instead of by myself.....either way this convo was more than insightful for my son, it was insightful to me. 

Stranger DAnger

So on our car ride to school this morning we were listening to the Bobby Bones Show and he mentioned Stranger Danger.  Perfect timing to ask Trevor if he knew what to do when/ if a stranger tried to get him. 
He didn't really.  He asked what a stranger is.  I told him that it was someone he, nor I nor Daddy knew.  We talked about how we stay away from them even if they say they have animals or candy. 

Then we talked about what to do if the stranger grabs him.  I told him he should kick and hit and scream.  I yelled "stranger danger. Stranger Danger." in the car at him, "just like that" I said.  He giggled a bit but I think he knew I was serious.  Because quickly he asked questions "Where would they take me?"  "Can I kick him in the tummy?"  We talk about how the stranger would hide him from me and daddy and we would look and look and be so sad to not find him.  I told him YES kick the stranger wherever he wanted, bite him, scratch or pinch.  I told him to fight and wiggle, wiggle wiggle.  I even talked about that this was for people trying to take him without permission for fear he would now go and do this to anyone he just didn't know or a friend that tried to pull him somewhere at school.  Then I talked about even people Mommy and Daddy know (our friends) - that even then if they ask him to go with them he has to get permission from me or dad first.   I could tell he was getting a little worried.  I reiterate to him, this is why we tell you to stay where we can see him - like at the park or in a store.  Then bless his heart he tells me "I can just tell the stranger with my words 'i cant go with you. I have to stay with my mommy.'"  my heart melts....of course a child would think why would anyone really do this -- I'll just tell him I can't!  I told him that it was a nice thought and he could say that but the stranger probably isn't going to listen to him so he'll need to fight and run.  Then he asked if he would run like this or that (demonstrating his different ways of running)...... by this time I knew I had "lost" him in this story/ PSA.  Perhaps it became too scary to him to think about.

But if I can say anything....use moments like that to talk with your children about serious issues.  Be proactive and not reactive.  Crazy to say that this particular radio show sparks family moments but in a way it did for us!

Halloweenie 2011

So this was the first year that we went Trick or Treating around our neighborhood. Trevor's first was at my mom/dad's in Austin; year 2 (age1) was in Houston as was year 3 and 4. This year with Halloween falling on Monday - we couldn't quite make the trip to Houston.

So we debated on where we would go and who with. But when it came down to crunch time - we just headed to a popular neighboring neighborhood. Our neighborhood had for YEARS done a Fall carnival and never really had trick or treating. So we weren't sure if our crazy neighborhood would have enough participants to make Trevor's night feel successful.

Well first - he had to decide on a costume.... His original costume was Bumblebee from Transformers; then during a visit to my parents for my dad's 60th bday Trevor got a "Chinese outfit." So all that weekend he said that was what he was gonna wear to T-O-T. Well down to the wire ---- he chose Bumblebee!

So we put on the costume and headed out to see Papa and Ms Judy/Uncle Tom; then headed over to the Bluffs. HE was fearless going up to the "spooky" houses and quickly got the courage to head up to any and every house we pointed to! At one house they had a huge screen with Thriller playing. Of course we walked up right when Micheal Jackson was changing into the werewolf and Trevor (still staring at the screen) decides "Maybe I can't watch anymore." lol We were telling him it was pretend and that it would play music in a minute. But he started to walk off (again still staring). A little bit down the street he asked if it was playing the music yet.... about 4 houses later --- there it went!

Yep I was doing Thriller in the street!!! lol I can't remember that I knew parts of it!!! Trevor was laughing at me!! But hey - one house gave out ritas to adults!!! even better than Thriller!!!

What was interesting was how many people from our neighborhood were in this neighborhood!!! If only we did T-O-T in our neighborhood eh!?!? Maybe next year. I have stated that it will be my mission next year to bring it back!! we'll see!

So Trevor finished up the night hitting the last of some houses in our neighborhood with some friends who joined in late! He had a blast and came home with a FULL pumpkin! BTW - his favorite candy is "the one with the S" (snickers!!! who knew!?!?!?)

Hope your was spooktacular!

Some of my Favorite Boutiques, Model Pages and more

If you are interested in putting your cutie in modeling...here are some of my favorite places.

Boutiques

MODA Clothing Co
http://www.facebook.com/ModaClothingCo
We have been booked twice by Moda and LOVE their stuff! They specialize in Boys apparel and accessories; plus it has a great "edge" to it!

The Knotty Corner
http://www.facebook.com/TheKnottyCorner
We haven't modeled for them but she has adorable hand made hats! super cute!

4Them Creations
http://www.facebook.com/pages/4Them-Creations/104117122963119
We got 2 of her shirts! LOVED them.  They were applique with embroidery.  Super cute scarecrow and T for Trevor ornament. 

REmington's Rad Designs
http://www.facebook.com/remingtonsraddesigns?ref=ts
We got booked to model some Big Bro shirts for her! They were super cute and great quality!

The Chunky Monkey
http://www.facebook.com/pages/the-chunky-monkey/145400188807507?ref=ts
We ordered a "turkey" shirt form her.  It turned out super cute and great quality! We even got some great pics in it for Fall!!

Fashion crochet Creations by Ira Rott
http://www.facebook.com/Ira.Rott.Design
We haven't gotten the pleasure of having a model request from this place, but I hear nothing but great things and the photos of modeled items jsut showcase her products so fabulously! One day we will have an Ira Rott original!

Modeling Pages

Well of course I am going to list the ones that Trevor is listed with.....

Boutique Beauties
http://www.boutiquebeauties.com/
We have gotten 5 bookings from this place! We love the website and how easy it is to talk with Boutiques

Ellie Kate Models
http://elliekatemodels.weebly.com/

Boutique Models & Simply Blessed Models

but there is one I would LOVE to list with, but can't ever afford it really....and that's Little Diamond Models
http://www.facebook.com/littlediamondmodels

Other Modeling fun!
We love to look for contests, magazines and websites to help increase our viewing of Trevor and his "talent!"

We were fortunate to be featured in a magazine last season on the BACK Cover!!
So check out His Life Magazine.  Cute kiddos, good boutique ads and it's faith based!!!
http://www.facebook.com/hislifemag

and last but least the one who got us into it all!!!!!!

Sweet lovable Kinsleigh! Thanks to her mommy we dove into this world and are loving our time in it -especially when Trevor and Kinsleigh can model together!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kinsleighs-Modeling-Page/205918189445834

New "Words of Wisdom"

Here's a few more to add to my "Words of Wisdom" book I am creating for Trevor.  I think I'll want to print it at age 5.  Again I got this idea from another blogger. You can check her out if you like - she is from Austin.  Baby Makin(g) Machine is the name of her blog!  Feel free to tell me what you think!

My son's new love......

"A date is when you go out with somebody and kiss a girl."

That phrase was just told to me by my 4 year old.  Where did he learn this?  He claims Daddy taught him, but I don't know.

He has had a growing infatuation for girls in their swimsuits since before I can remember.  I think he was like 18 months old when he discovered Ashlee Tisdale inside a health magazine.  She was in her bikini talking about being in shape.  He turned to the page, stopped and smiled.  Every time we would close the book - he would open it back up to the page she was on.  I knew then that I had a little monster on my hands.

Well his "love" has grown to any fetching lady in their skiivies.  He constantly points them out at the checkout lanes when he sees a magazine.  He gets a bit bashful and says "Look momma.  Pretty girl."  

2 years later - he is obsessed I think!  Can a 4 year old already be sexual?  I guess Freud would say YES!!  But WOW! Months ago - he visited my sister's place - who has an OBSESSION with Brooke Burke.  He got out all her magazines and calendars and searched for the pictures he liked best.  Then months later he asked to see them again during a recent visit.  Just last month I caught Trevor sitting at the calendar stand staring at the Sports Illustrated Calendar.  I giggled, pointed it out to the Hubs, and asked Trevor what was he looking it?  He got "embarrassed" and was like "nothing!"  So I knew I would buy him the calendar.

I mentioned getting it for him and some people giggled, some seemed reserved...like I shouldn't condone this behavior.  Should I?

I mean it's totally natural for boys to be interested in girls.  But IS this too young?  I don't want him to feel ashamed of his natural urges.  We already discuss his body parts with correct vernacular and that no one should touch them but him.  We discuss momma's body parts and that he shouldn't touch those areas, because they are my areas.  I want to be able to openly talk about "sexual" topics so that he understands and feels comfortable.  He knows that babies are made by Mommies and Daddies and grow inside Mommies tummies.  He knows that he grew in Mommy's tummy and her tummy was cut so they could take him out to be born.  I change in front of him and use the restroom in front of him......we even talk about some things being Private.

Is this wrong? I think soon I won't do many of those things in front of him, but I hope to continually be honest.  We giggle at times to his references of kissing, dating and girlfriends.  He doesn't like when mommy and daddy kiss or when he sees kissing on the tv.  Have I exposed him to too much too soon!??!

I just keep telling the hubby that he needs to always stress how to treat a woman with respect and kindness! I don't want my boy breaking girls hearts - well intentionally!