family

Hey y'all,
I want to just tell you that I love the relationship Cooper and his cousin Olivia are developing. I watch her during the day while my sister works and her husband is job hunting. They are more like siblings than cousins. Olivia is the most patient and laid back baby I have ever met. She's a joy to be around. She is 7 months old and is thoroughly entertained my Coopers crazy two year old antics. When Sierra drops Olivia off in the mornings Cooper is still asleep and so I put her in the swing in our room for her to go back to sleep and wake up when Cooper does. The first word out of his mouth when she is there is "baby!" He loves her so much and gets upset when she has to leave to go home. He is such a little helper and gives her her bottle, throws away her diapers and just plays with her. I know he would be a great big brother. I didn't think I could handle being outnumbered but if I could be guaranteed that my next child would be like Olivia I would have another one in a heartbeat. Maybe in a couple more years. I have finally found what I was destined to be. A mom. I thought I knew what love was before I had Cooper but I was wrong. I will do anything for that kid and so would his Dad. Todd works SO hard for us and we appreciate everything he does for our little family. My parents are amazing and love being Grandparents. They are as much of an influence on Cooper as we are. We are so indebted to them. Memaw is thene that taught him NKOTB The right stuff. And my poor dad he has been trying so badly to get Cooper to say Grandpa but he just refuses. Cooper will say Papaw so I guess he will have to settle for that.
   My brother has become closer to Cooper which means so much to me. Part of that is due to us having family dinners every Wednesday night. I usually cook something mom has found on FB. Skylar aka uncle Coot and Aunt Callie come over and play with Cooper and Olivia. Uncle David and Cooper are developing a relationship also. I'm so glad to see that bond happen.
   Sierra and David moving back home has finally made our family complete. I love that we all get along and we are getting to know David better also.
   Skylar has the brothers he never had and I am so glad. He suffered being the little brother. Sierra and I tortured him and pretty much ruined his life. (if you ask him) Skylar, Todd and David have all these inside jokes and enjoy being around each other.
     That's all for now. Y'all enjoy the snow and sleet. Until next time!