This last couple of weeks has been a whirlwind.
Cole is talking a ton. I used to sing to him every night at bedtime, now I can hardly get a word in edgewise. He talks constantly until I lay him down, and usually some after that, too! He is very worried about whether everyone else is going to bed, too. Jackson, Nana, Papa (Poppys-he calls him). Right now, he is using the terms Nana and Papa for both sets of grandparents. He is putting two words together alot, and has really expanded his vocabulary.
Jax is doing great in his Reading Counts club, and loving it. He is reading at the end of first grade level, and I am so proud of him. He is also loving Basketball. So far he has only had practices, but games are coming up soon, and Dad is helping Coach. He calls Saturday his Fun Day, because he has basketball practice in the morning, no school, and he usually gets to see at least one set of grandparents.
Yesterday, I went to KC and met Amanda and Jana at Independence Center and did some shopping.
Then, we headed back to Jana's house. Jana and David, Lincoln and Emery, and Matt and Amanda, and Benson were going to Sesame Street Live and I was staying home wth Brynley. We had lots of fun. She is such a sweet-tempered baby. Did not cry once. If Cole had been anything like her, I could probably have talked TJ into more children. Jackson was like that, always happy, always smiling, nothing could get him down. But Cole, he was a very demanding Baby. I always say that if I believed in colic, I would have said he was the perfect example of a colicky baby. But, I really think it comes down to temperament, and Cole is probably going to be a little more demanding his whole life. Hopefully, he will be the CEO of something, where demanding will be considered a good thing.
Cole is doing this adorable hing right now where he will be talking to you, but if he is unsure whether he has your complete, devoted attention, he will get right up in your face and repeat whatever he is saying, with wide eyes. He has the most beautiful eyes.
The boys both got haircuts this morning. It absolutely broke my heart to cut Cole's because we finally got to the point where we had to cut off all the blonde natural highlights. I was devastated, but they both look very handsome.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Sweetest Sound
Last night, when I put Cole to bed, I told him "I Love You" like I do every night. There was only one difference. He said it back!!! He said "I Love You", except it was more like "Wuv You". But, it was the sweetest 2 little words I have ever heard. I remember when Jax said it for the first time, and it was just as amazing then. What a Wonderful World!
Cole has a few new words. Not that the words are so new to him, just the way he is using them. They are "No!" and "Mine!". Oh, Joy! The next few months of our lives should be really interesting. "Me, Too" is another of his favorites. If anyone is going anywhere or doing anything that he thinks he should be included in he says, "Me, Too!" while pointing to himself.
We have been looking for a basketball goal for Jackson, but have not found anything TJ likes. This spring, I think we are going to have a concrete basketball court put in the backyard, so Jax and Dad can play basketball. They play all the time in the basment, but Jax is quickly outgrowing that.
What a Wonderful World!
Cole has a few new words. Not that the words are so new to him, just the way he is using them. They are "No!" and "Mine!". Oh, Joy! The next few months of our lives should be really interesting. "Me, Too" is another of his favorites. If anyone is going anywhere or doing anything that he thinks he should be included in he says, "Me, Too!" while pointing to himself.
We have been looking for a basketball goal for Jackson, but have not found anything TJ likes. This spring, I think we are going to have a concrete basketball court put in the backyard, so Jax and Dad can play basketball. They play all the time in the basment, but Jax is quickly outgrowing that.
What a Wonderful World!
I see trees of green, red roses too, I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself, What a wonderful world!
And I think to myself, What a wonderful world!
I see skies of blue and clouds of white, Bright sunny days, dark sacred nights
And I think to myself, What a wonderful world!
And I think to myself, What a wonderful world!
The colors of the rainbow are so pretty in the skies, Are also on the faces of people walking by
I see friends shaking hands saying, How do you do?
They're really saying, I love you
I see friends shaking hands saying, How do you do?
They're really saying, I love you
I see babies cry, I watch them grow, They'll learn much more than I'll ever know
And I think to myself, What a wonderful world!
And I think to myself, What a wonderful world!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
The little things
Jackson's first real basketball practice was today. He had a good time and is looking forward to playing "real games". Somehow, he never tires of playing basketball and football in the basement. TJ is worn out!
Cole has started galloping. And just today, he started walking on his knees. He thinks this is so funny, because this is how Daddy walks when he is playing football with Jackson.
Jackson is like a little teacher to Cole. When he speaks directly to Cole, he changes his tone of voice. He speaks in a little bit highr voice. It is really sweet.
TJ and I and Coby and Kerry took Nana and Papa to dinner and a movie last night for Nana's 60th birthday, which was Wednesday, January 11.
Sometimes it's the little things in Life that make the biggest difference.
Cole has started galloping. And just today, he started walking on his knees. He thinks this is so funny, because this is how Daddy walks when he is playing football with Jackson.
Jackson is like a little teacher to Cole. When he speaks directly to Cole, he changes his tone of voice. He speaks in a little bit highr voice. It is really sweet.
TJ and I and Coby and Kerry took Nana and Papa to dinner and a movie last night for Nana's 60th birthday, which was Wednesday, January 11.
Sometimes it's the little things in Life that make the biggest difference.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Reading Club
Some Days, I wonder if I am doing this parenting thing right.
Last week, after Jackson's first day back at school from Christmas Break, he came home with a note from his teacher asking him to come to school early for a reading group. I panicked! How could this have happened? How could he be so far behind his class in reading that he needs extra help? We read every day. Frantic, I emailed Mrs Houser, asking her about tutoring, any recommendations she might have, anything....I knew he could read books to me, we read every night, and I make him read at least some. I thought he was doing OK.
The next morning, she emailed me back. Apparently, I had been a bit hasty in my conclusion of his remedial reading skills. Mrs Houser apologized for the confusion and said the before school reading program is for first-graders. When they have a couple of extra openings, they invite kindergarteners who are able to read to join. Jackson and one other child from his class were invited. So, much to my elation, he is actually ahead of his class in reading.
So, then there are those days when I am sure I am at least doing little parts of this parenting thing 100% right!
Cole has been starting to put more words together. He is still sometimes hard to understand, but I am hoping this means we are moving forward. Everytime he hears the word "Go", he gets excited and starts pointing to himself, saying "Too, Too!" His "cold" Face is adorable, all surprised and scrunched-up, and if you tell him you are going to take a picture of him or ask him to say "Cheese", he blinks and bats his eyelashes. And now, when I sing to him at bedtime, he is singing with me. Of course, he is unintelligible, but it is still the cutest thingI have ever heard.
Last weekend, we went to David and Jana's on Saturday evening, played and ate dinner, then put the kids to bed. We always have such a great time there, as do the children. On Sunday morning, we had breakfast and did a little more playing, then headed over to Aunt Jan's for Round Family Christmas. This is always a little crazy. About 25-30 people in one house, lots of food, and lots of presents.
I chose to make a photo book of last year's pictures instead of printing them and putting them in albums. It turned out so big, I had to split it into 6-month increments. SO, I have two 2011 photo books. I intend to do this every year. Much more organized without me having to spend all that time scrapbooking!
Last week, after Jackson's first day back at school from Christmas Break, he came home with a note from his teacher asking him to come to school early for a reading group. I panicked! How could this have happened? How could he be so far behind his class in reading that he needs extra help? We read every day. Frantic, I emailed Mrs Houser, asking her about tutoring, any recommendations she might have, anything....I knew he could read books to me, we read every night, and I make him read at least some. I thought he was doing OK.
The next morning, she emailed me back. Apparently, I had been a bit hasty in my conclusion of his remedial reading skills. Mrs Houser apologized for the confusion and said the before school reading program is for first-graders. When they have a couple of extra openings, they invite kindergarteners who are able to read to join. Jackson and one other child from his class were invited. So, much to my elation, he is actually ahead of his class in reading.
So, then there are those days when I am sure I am at least doing little parts of this parenting thing 100% right!
Cole has been starting to put more words together. He is still sometimes hard to understand, but I am hoping this means we are moving forward. Everytime he hears the word "Go", he gets excited and starts pointing to himself, saying "Too, Too!" His "cold" Face is adorable, all surprised and scrunched-up, and if you tell him you are going to take a picture of him or ask him to say "Cheese", he blinks and bats his eyelashes. And now, when I sing to him at bedtime, he is singing with me. Of course, he is unintelligible, but it is still the cutest thingI have ever heard.
Last weekend, we went to David and Jana's on Saturday evening, played and ate dinner, then put the kids to bed. We always have such a great time there, as do the children. On Sunday morning, we had breakfast and did a little more playing, then headed over to Aunt Jan's for Round Family Christmas. This is always a little crazy. About 25-30 people in one house, lots of food, and lots of presents.
I chose to make a photo book of last year's pictures instead of printing them and putting them in albums. It turned out so big, I had to split it into 6-month increments. SO, I have two 2011 photo books. I intend to do this every year. Much more organized without me having to spend all that time scrapbooking!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Out with the Old, In With the New Year!
Well, a New Year!
I suppose first I should recap the end of the Old Year. We had a great 2011, and expect nothing less for 2012.
I had the whole week off last week and we enjoyed every bit of it. TJ and Jax went to two movies in the afternoons, then Jackson, Ireland and I went to Monkey Cove at Ramada Inn one afternoon. TJ brought Cole out a little later and we all had lots of fun.
The boys have been playing with their new toys, and Andrea Wenzel came over on Monday to help me determine if Cole needs speech therapy. She said to wait it out, that he does not seem behind.
For New Years' Eve, Jackson and Cole went out to Grandma and Grandpa Harper's for the night, and Mommy and Daddy went over to Robertson's. It was really fun, and we did not get home until about 2 am.
We had a great time this week before Jax went back to school, and on his last day before school started back up, Jax and TJ went to KC and played at Dave and Buster's. And TJ got a new laptop at Nebraska Furniture Mart, which I am typing this blog on right now.
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and right now, I could not agree more. I gave my cleaning lady a couple weeks off over the holidays(paid, of course), and I am missing her like crazy. My house is starting to collect dustballs. I may even have to vacuum. Oh, the horror! What was I thinking??
New Years Resolutions. I am not a big proponent of them. I believe too many people make them just to end up forgetting about them only a couple of weeks into the year. I already work out and eat fairly healthy. Sure, I could stand to tone up some, but I do not think that making a New Years resolution is going to make that happen. So, I make all year, every year resolutions. They are always the same. Eat more fruits and vegetables, workout to stay healthy and present the image of a strong, healthy woman to my children. This past few months, I added, get down on the floor more with the kids to play.
I did not do too bad for my first year blogging, with over 75 posts.
I also made our first annual PhotoBook. I ended having to do two 6-month books, because I could not remove enough pictures and the year-long book was going to be almost 80 pages.
We are going to Kansas City Saturday night to stay with David and Jana and celebrate Christmas with them, then on to Aunt Jan and Uncle Karl Artinger's on Sunday for Round Christmas. Jackson has his first basketball practice Saturday morning, and then TJ and I have lunch at the Hi-Ho with my Investment Club. Busy weekend.
But First, I have to get this thing printed (twice), and put with each of your baby books.
I suppose first I should recap the end of the Old Year. We had a great 2011, and expect nothing less for 2012.
I had the whole week off last week and we enjoyed every bit of it. TJ and Jax went to two movies in the afternoons, then Jackson, Ireland and I went to Monkey Cove at Ramada Inn one afternoon. TJ brought Cole out a little later and we all had lots of fun.
The boys have been playing with their new toys, and Andrea Wenzel came over on Monday to help me determine if Cole needs speech therapy. She said to wait it out, that he does not seem behind.
For New Years' Eve, Jackson and Cole went out to Grandma and Grandpa Harper's for the night, and Mommy and Daddy went over to Robertson's. It was really fun, and we did not get home until about 2 am.
We had a great time this week before Jax went back to school, and on his last day before school started back up, Jax and TJ went to KC and played at Dave and Buster's. And TJ got a new laptop at Nebraska Furniture Mart, which I am typing this blog on right now.
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and right now, I could not agree more. I gave my cleaning lady a couple weeks off over the holidays(paid, of course), and I am missing her like crazy. My house is starting to collect dustballs. I may even have to vacuum. Oh, the horror! What was I thinking??
New Years Resolutions. I am not a big proponent of them. I believe too many people make them just to end up forgetting about them only a couple of weeks into the year. I already work out and eat fairly healthy. Sure, I could stand to tone up some, but I do not think that making a New Years resolution is going to make that happen. So, I make all year, every year resolutions. They are always the same. Eat more fruits and vegetables, workout to stay healthy and present the image of a strong, healthy woman to my children. This past few months, I added, get down on the floor more with the kids to play.
I did not do too bad for my first year blogging, with over 75 posts.
I also made our first annual PhotoBook. I ended having to do two 6-month books, because I could not remove enough pictures and the year-long book was going to be almost 80 pages.
We are going to Kansas City Saturday night to stay with David and Jana and celebrate Christmas with them, then on to Aunt Jan and Uncle Karl Artinger's on Sunday for Round Christmas. Jackson has his first basketball practice Saturday morning, and then TJ and I have lunch at the Hi-Ho with my Investment Club. Busy weekend.
But First, I have to get this thing printed (twice), and put with each of your baby books.
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