Happy Easter!

Spring Break

So today was the first day of little Cyril's spring break. We started off with Chick-fil-a for breakfast then we were off to Knoxville to run some errands. Our first stop was Joann's fabric store. Tommy started sleeping with little Cyril's old travel pillow this weekend so I wanted to make a couple pillow cases for it. By the time we left Joann's we not only had the fabric for the pillow cases but had enough fleece to make two blankets (one for each boy of course). So we got home and made the pillow cases first then made the blankets. Both of the boys love them! Now we each have our own blanket to use on the couch and don't have to try to squeeze under the same one.

Tonight little Cyril is spending the night with Uncle Evan at Grammys. Wednesday we hope to go to the zoo. And Friday he is spending the night at his buddy, Joe's house. Sounds like a good spring break to me!

On another note this was a beautiful weekend. Yesterday Cyril was able to brew some beer which he hasn't done since shortly after Cyril was born! And I got the trampoline up an running with new safety netting and padding. So it was pretty productive.

Cyril Minus Two Teeth!

Today was the day! My baby has now "lost" his first two teeth! This morning Cyril went to the dentist and had his two bottom teeth removed because the adult teeth were coming in behind them. After seeing the roots fully intact I totally understand why they needed to come out now versus letting them come out on their own. They wouldn't have wiggled out any time soon! He did amazing! Afterwards we headed to Baskin Robbins for some orange sherbet then went to Sonic for some slushies to take home! Now we are resting and watching Harry Potter!

What's new?

Thank you all for donating for Cyril's Jump Rope For Hearts. He raised a little over $450! He was very proud and excited. He was trying to figure out how many kids with heart problems that could help! What a sweet and kind hearted boy we have!

Cyril is enjoying his new job. He really likes the people and the work. If only the hours were better and it was closer, it would be perfect! But hey, it's a job!

I am doing well. I am currently half way through with with my P90x workout program. I can even do half a pull up now! The muscle I have gained is incredible! Not as much weight loss as I had expected but it will come with time. I am down about 15 pounds since December 1st when I decided it was time to get healthy. Work is good, we are getting another surgeon so I will start working Mondays as well when he joins the practice.

Little Cyril is doing great. His bottom teeth are coming in behind his baby teeth so we are going to see the dentist Wednesday to talk about taking the bottom two baby teeth out. He is excited oddly enough.

Tommy is doing well also. He is really getting into the whole daycare thing. He gets excited when Cyril puts him in the car in the morning. He is learning new words all the time so it is becoming easier to communicate effectively! He loves cookies, and asks for them all the time. COOOOOKKIIEEE!!! He has that word down for sure!

So there is your Meredith family update!

Jump Rope For Heart

We only have one heart! I want to take care of mine and help you take care of yours too! It is fundraiser time again, this time I am raising money for the American Heart Association by participating in the Jump Rope For Heart event at my school.

Heart Disease can happen to anyone so it's really important to be physically active and eat healthy. Did you know that heart disease is our nation's number one killer? Help me become a lifesaver!

Will you make a donation to help me reach my goal? It's fast and easy to do on my personal webpage. Just use the link below to support me today!

http://jumpgsa.kintera.org/cyrilmeredithiv?faf=1&e=6512477398

Your contribution will support the American Heart Association's work to:

- Put up-to-the-minute research into doctors' hands so they can better prevent and treat heart disease among patients.
- Fund groundbreaking pediatric heart and stroke research.
- Train more than 9 million health professionals and others each year in emergency cardiovascular care.

Please support me in my efforts - together we can save lives! Thank you very much!

Cyril Meredith IV

Copy Cat

Today we are all home :) the boys and Cyril had work and school cancelled due to the icy weather. And I was fortunate enough to get low census today and be able to join them! Tommy is full of energy and thinks it is hilarious to be his big brothers shadow. If Cyril coughs, Tommy coughs. If Cyril lifts his arms over his head, Tommy does the same. We have made a little game out of it, and it is quite funny! I think little Cyril is realizing that Tommy indeed watches everything he does and needs to be a good example. It is so fun watching them interact. Hope you all are keeping warm, and stay safe!

A Week of Firsts

This week is bringing many changes to the Meredith household. Tommy started at his nursery school yesterday, I started a new group exercise program yesterday, and my husband Cyril starts his new job today! Tommy did well with the drop off, as soon as Mrs. Christine showed him the bucket of balls and all of the cars he was good to go. But after a long day of playing, not wanting to eat, and a short thirty minute nap, when we picked him up he scarfed down his peanut butter sandwich and was ready for some Mommy and Daddy time! This morning since Cyril left for work already, and I have to be at work by 6:30, my Mother In Law has graciously agreed to get up early, come over, and get Cyril on the bus and then take Tommy to school. So she will have the duty to drop him off today, and I hope it goes well for her!

Last night was the first night of my new group exercise program. Many of you may have heard of it before, P90x. It is a bunch of muscle confusion and exhaustion, along with a strict eating plan. The last time I was successfully able to lose weight, it was in a group setting. I find it to be incredibly motivating. So here we go to try it again! I have already been pretty determined, and was able to lose almost 7 pounds in December so we will see!

Cyril left a bit ago for his fifty mile trek to his new job. This week he will be working day time hours to get all of his training accomplished, then next week he will be on the night shift. We have been practicing with the boys at night, pretending Cyril has left for work, because this will be quite an adjustment for Tommy as he is used to Cyril putting him to bed. Cyril has always been in charge of the night time routine, since little Cyril was born (yes, I know I am a VERY lucky woman!). I know with time we will get in the swing of things, but right now all of this together seems a bit overwhelming! We will take it one day at a time, I know some days will be better than others, but I will embrace the good ones with open arms!