My Man!

Sorry Ladies....He's taken!

I wanted to do a post about what an amazing husband I have! I have been thinking this week about all the things I'm greatfull for and I couldn't stop thinking about Cody. Here are just a few of the MANY reasons I love him and am so very greatfull he is mine.

1. He puts Simon to bed almost every night. I don't think you realize just what a chore this is. Unfortunatly I work a lot of nights so he is stuck with this duty. But the thing that impresses me even more is the fact that when I actually do get home in time to put Simon to bed and let Cody have a night off, Cody instructs me to go have a relaxing soak in the tub cause he knows I don't feel well, and yet again, he will put Simon to bed.

2. He makes dinner.

3. When I inform him that I won't be able to attend his favorite family Christmas party because yet again I have to work, instead of being upset he calmly says "That's life. We can go next year." Even though I know he looooooves that Christmas party.

4. Even though it's agains EVERYTHING he believes in, he turned on our Christmas lights BEFORE Thanksgiving cause he knew it would make me smile when I pulled in the driveway.

5. He teaches Simon so many great things.

6. He saves all of the Chili's Molten Lava Chocolate Cake for me to devour even though we were supposed to share it.

7. He helps me be a better person.

8. He has more patience than I can even imagine having.

9. He understands the importance of family.

10. He loves me unconditionally. When I feel fat, when I feel ugly, when I have one of those days when I just can't stop crying.

I am so lucky to have Cody and I love him so much!!!

Halloween

So, this year for Halloween Simon decided he wanted to be a ghost. Sounds good, right? But he had specifics....after a few minutes showing him different ghost costumes online, I realize he wants to be the kid with the sheet thrown over his head and holes cut out for the eyes. Cute, I know...but my pride got in the way and I just couldn't bear the idea of looking like a "shmuck mom" who put no effort into her kids costume! I know, it really should be all about what the kid wants....but I just couldn't do it. Anyway, while we were debating over what to do for a costume Simon was on a Smurf kick. I have the DVD's (nostalgia!) and he loooooves watching it! So, I just happened to mention "Simon, you could be a smurf!" and he was sold (whew!). So, he chose to be Brainy Smurf. I think it turned out pretty good and it fit his personality so well!

He got good use out of his costume. We had a work party which he got 2nd place for best costume (proud mom moment!), we went to see Cody's Grandma, went to Travis's work trick or treating, dressed up for preschool, and then the actual Halloween night. Geez...I'm surprised the costume actually made it through all that!

This is "Teacher Tana" aka my mom. She is a great sport to dress up with the kids in preschool!

Here's the cousins trick or treating at my moms. Ady was a clown, and Sienna was a bumble bee. So cute, right??

The kids making the rounds. I love watching them get older and understanding just how this works. Simon had a couple trips and falls, but if you know Simon your not surprised!

Now for my dad....I'm not really sure what to say. My dad has never really been a "Halloween Guy". He basically tolerates Halloween and that's just how it's always been. This year he surprised us (and mom) by dressing up. So, introducing Dad aka....Marley Dude!

I know....your speechless!

Cody has also been busy building Simon a headboard now that he has a big boy bed. Here is the finished product and seriously, a picture just doesn't do it justice! It's beautiful and he did such an amazing job with it!!! It turned out just how I wanted, and Simon freaking loves it! We are going to try and finish a bedroom for Simon downstairs so we can have a nursery again for the baby (that still feels weird to say!), so someday when that is done I'll post a pic of the whole set up.


One last thing. The other night while I was at work Cody was putting Simon to bed. Here is the conversation that was had....
Cody: "Simon, your dad sure does love you!"
Simon: "Your son sure does love you!"

small pause

Simon: "Loves important."

I love this story!!!!