And Baby Makes 4

Four Cornett Grandchildren that is..... Today Drew had his first visit from Uncle Ben, Aunt Linden, and Cousins Jude and Ada. It's amazing how much our families have changed in just 2 short years. We used to talk about making sure the boys were staying out of trouble, but we were really talking about Ben and Andy. Now with two actvie toddler boys, we're lucky to gather all 4 kiddos at the same time for a picture.

Today Brady was pushing Jude around outside in his shopping cart. I'm venturing to guess that one of the "boys" (Ben or Andy) came up with this idea because I don't think either Jude or Brady can get into the shopping cart on their own. Brady was pushing Jude on the cement, but when he came to where cement ended and lawn began there was a quick tip of the cart and Jude was toppled out onto the grass. Luckily it was a soft landing this time. Any get together without some kind of injury (to parent or child) is considered successful these days!

We're looking forward to watching all of the kids grow and play together for many years to come.

Meet Drew Taylor Cornett

Drew Taylor Cornett arrived July 14th at 11:32 pm weighing 6 lbs 14 oz and measuring 19 inches. He has the good fortune of sharing his birthday with Andy's great aunt Virginia Taylor. So we couldn't resist giving him the middle name.

So far Drew seems to be an easy baby and a good sleeper. Big brother is doing fine with the new changes in the household. We're bringing the dog home today and will see how she reacts to another little one.

The Waiting Game

With only 6 more days to go, we are definitely playing the waiting game. I am noticing any little change in my body that might be a symptom of labor. I think Andy is also getting a bit antsy and a couple of times has asked, "are we going to the hospital tonight".

I've been enjoying my maternity leave time by spending the days with Brady. We take regular outings to both the dog park and the "Brady" park. He has gotten really good at maneuvering through the playground and will go down the big slide all by himself.

I love how as parents we feel that every success for our child is a success that we ourselves accomplished. On Monday I took Brady in to catch up on the vaccines he should have received at his 18 month appointment (but couldn't because as usual he was sick). After check in, he played with the train table. Some of the trains had fallen on the floor. When the nurse came to get us, I asked Brady to pick up the trains and put them on the table. He immediately did exactly as I asked. Then I said, "It's our turn to go in". He took my hand and followed without even a look back at the trains. I was so proud and beaming. Inside I was thinking- I am such a great parent! Look at how well behaved my child is. Naturally there was no one else around to see my angel. It makes me laugh just thinking about it. I know that no matter how hard I try as a parent, things won't always play out the way they did at the doctor's that day. But somehow it still doesn't stop me from feeling proud.

Sometimes it really is the little things in life that bring you joy!

Welcome to our blog!

Welcome to my second attempt at blogging. Since Ben and Linden paved the way, I thought that titling our blog Cornett & Company 2 would make it easy for friends and family to remember our site and keep track of both Cornett Blogs. As I mentioned, this is my second attempt. The first one went down in flames when I learned there was a heafty fee to host videos on our previous blog. I hope you'll bear with me as I come into the modern day and learn to use this site! We have officially hit the single digits in our baby countdown....just 9 days to go now. I'm doing well, but finding it tough to lug around all the extra weight (I think my body is about to go on strike). My Maternity Leave started last week and I am enjoing having the days and nice weather to spend with Brady. He continues to change and amaze us. His latest development is copying pretty much anything Andy & I say. Must be time to filter the contect a bit :-) I've inserted a couple of photos and a video to test my posting skills. The video isn't the best- we took it right after lunch which is when Brady normally goes down for nap. So he wasn't up for showing off. He currently loves to talk about opposites and had a handful that he spouts off regularly. Stay tuned for more updates!!!!