Jack's favorite pastime

So Jackson's newest "trick" is that he loves to take the entire roll of toilet paper and put it in the toilet. We can always tell he has done it because after he throws it in there, he closes the lid. So, for example, just now I was doing dishes, heard the toilet lid close, and heard his little self running down the hall laughing. Sure enough he put the new roll, which Addison had just placed on the rack "all by herself" (because we do everything all by ourselves now....) in the toilet. So I had to stop doing dishes to go fishing.... No matter what we do - time out, a pop on the hand, nothing deters him from whatever fun he seems to have by doing it. Maybe it is our reaction he gets such a kick out of.

The picture I am posting has made me realize I have got to get a few more pictures of me and my little man. This one is of Addison and I at our favorite "tea" place. Jack is in school now on Thursdays, so it gives Add and I "gurl time". Yesterday we went to the tea place for lunch, and all of the women in there adored Addison in her jewelry!

This is love....

I can't even believe how wonderfully in love with each other Jack and Add are....They make me smile so much. Here is a picture of Addison taking her "bubby" for a ride. Jack depends on his "ditty" so much! The poor boy can't say much, but one word he has down to a science is "ditty" and she loves answering to it!

Jack started a new "school" in the new year. He really enjoys it. Because of his hearing, we had to get him in somewhere that would work with him a little more one on one, and Mrs. Wilmore and Mrs. Boyd are so sweet to him. He really enjoys it and really likes having his own place to go! When Addison and I go to pick him up every afternoon, he could care less that I am there. He just wants to hug his "ditty". They walk to the car holding hands - it is the cutest thing ever!!!

We have a long weekend because of MLK day and I am so excited to be at home and enjoy the break!

See if this works for pictures

So here are a few pictures from the past month. The first picture is about 1 of 100 we tried to take on Christmas eve. Obviously it didn't work so well. The next is our kids pestering MeMe's new cat (which the kids picked out for Christmas for her - thank goodness she like it otherwise we would have had a cat). The bottom two are the kids in their jammies - the one of just Addison is for her pajama day at school - she was so excited! Enjoy!

Happy New Year!

I need to get it together and put some pictures on here, but I haven't downloaded ones from Christmas yet. At any rate, I wanted to wish everyone a happy new year! I know so many friends who have such a big year ahead - welcoming children into the world. I hope you all know how excited I am for you and what a wonderful world it will be with your children in it!

So many others are beginning new adventures and I hope you know I can't wait to hear about what all is going on in your world! I love you all and can't wait to hear and see your life evolve in 2009!

Get your title back with title max.....

So last night Edgar and I were watching TV while Addison was sitting at the table coloring and when the Title Max commercial came on, she started singing! How sad is that???? My kid knows the Title Max jingle..... Sigh..... I guess whatever marketing person came up with it did a good job, because it obviously stays in your head if even a 3 year old knows it!!

Have a good day!

This is for Melissa Adams....

One of my BFF's for life.... She complained about my lack of blogging. I actually thought I was being annoying with all of the updates and pictures, but as long as at least one person is looking I guess I will continue.


Addison is doing well. She loves school and one of the pictures is from her Indian Cookout. She wasn't thrilled - she is very shy at school and so doesn't like big productions like that. But we had fun. She is learning a lot and as I went to register her for Pre-K earlier this month I was a little sad. She will be such a big girl - wearing a uniform and all! Very sad, but it will be so great to have her where I am.


Jack is also doing well. He is having surgery on Friday for his hearing. We are hoping this corrects all of the problems. He has 30-50% hearing loss in each ear, so the poor little guy doesn't even speak yet because he can't hear things well enough. I am taking next week off to be with him which means I only have 3 more days of work before Christmas break! Yippeee!!!!


I hope everyone else out there is preparing for a blessed Christmas!

Busy few weeks

We have had such a busy few weeks. We went to Plains a few weeks ago for the Peanut Festival. Jack ran with me in the race - and by ran with me I mean I pushed him in the stroller. He loved it - I think he is fast becoming my little running buddy. On Thursday mornings while Addison is at school, he and I go on a run. I love it - I am finally able to spend time with him like I spent with Addison.

While at the festival, Addison got to get her picture taken with a "princess" (the Ms. Peanut). She was beside herself to meet a real princess!

This past week was very tough - I lost a dear friend. Last night at the funeral it was especially tough. One of the hardest things is to watch a parent have to sit through the funeral for their child. No parent should have to bury a child...

Hope you enjoy the few pictures!