In 2010, one of my new year resolutions was to write down all of the meaningful or funny quotes from the boys. I was really good at writing every single worthy quote down. I slacked off in 2011 though. I only jotted a quote here and there on Facebook. So, I went back on FB and collected some of the quotes and tried to be better the last few weeks at getting back in the habit of recording these sweet words. Here's what I have for 2011:
January 2011
-James, "who messed that sticker up?" Me, "I don't know." James, "I did. But that's okay. I made a mistake. Everybody makes mistakes."
May 2011
-James said to my mom before she slept in his bed during her visit, "try not to teetee in my bed tonight, okay?"
June 2011
-James calls Gatorade "Alligatorade"...says "freaking in" instead of freaking out and "bring it off" instead of bring it on.
October 2011
-James said, when he met Jude for the first time in the hospital, "awww...he's so fuzzy (petting Jude's head)...just like a kitty!"
-When James came to see Jude in the hospital for the second time after birth, he said, "Jude's still OUT [of my belly]!!!"
-(Jason) After the first day home with Jude (a Saturday), we woke up a little past 8 to Jack and James opening our door beaming and bursting with excitement to tell us all the things they did by themselves (eat, dressed, etc. ).
Later I told jack how impressed and appreciative we were and how I wish we could do something to express our gratitude (I was thinking something like breakfast somewhere fun). Jack said: "Oh, you don't have to do anything - just saying you appreciated it is enough." I almost wanted to cry!
-James, "Dad, what's this?" Jason, "It's dog shampoo." James, "can we wash Potter?" Jason, "Not right now, it's kind of a pain in the butt." James, "then let's skip her butt."
November 2011
-Me to James, "you know I think you're so cute!?!" James, "yah, I wish there were lots of me all over the world so I can share how cute I am."
-Upon entering the movie theater, James ran to the ticket lady and whispered to her, "We don't have to buy candy here because we already bought some and it's in my mom's purse."
-Me: James, you know Christmas is coming up.
Jack: Yes, it's going to be a mad house... We already have tons of toys
December 2011
-Jack to his friend Laina, "I think James and I will probably hang out a lot when we're teenagers. 'Hang out' is like 'playing together' but the teenage version."
-Jack, "girls that buy lipstick are pretty vain. The vainest girls are on tv." (I had no idea he knew what the word 'vain' meant)
-Jack said about James, "I'll tell you the ingredients of James...he's 20% love and 90% drama."
-Me, "you can only wear those shoes on certain days." James, "is today a certain day?"
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
First of Many Laughs
It warms my heart to hear Jude becoming so vocal. And what's even better are his first laughs which I know are the first of many to come in this family! I had to catch this on video to show Jason what I was talking about. Jude did this a couple of days ago and I unsuccessfully tried to get him to laugh again for Jason later that day. I got big smiles, but not the laugh. So, I had to catch him on camera this time! Excuse the camera movement.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Beaux The Elf
Our elf, Beaux, returned shortly after Thanksgiving. I love this tradition. This is our second year and we're having even more fun this year, than last year.
Here's a little bit if what our elf has been up to:
He traded out our stockings for underwear! Even Jude's diaper was hung with care!
Beaux got into my bag of fake snow and made a snow angel.
He made his own fishing pole out of a candy cane and fished for red goldfish in green toilet water!
Beaux surely made some silly faces on two silly boys!
A T-36 ride put a smile on Beaux's face.
He got the munchies one night.
He worked hard to find all the letter blocks to spell Christmas!
Beaux doesn't know our family rule of 'Wii only on the Wiikend!!'
Here's a little bit if what our elf has been up to:
He traded out our stockings for underwear! Even Jude's diaper was hung with care!
Beaux got into my bag of fake snow and made a snow angel.
He made his own fishing pole out of a candy cane and fished for red goldfish in green toilet water!
Beaux surely made some silly faces on two silly boys!
A T-36 ride put a smile on Beaux's face.
He got the munchies one night.
He worked hard to find all the letter blocks to spell Christmas!
Beaux doesn't know our family rule of 'Wii only on the Wiikend!!'
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Hey Jude
My dad got to meet Jude for the first time! He came for one day the weekend after Thanksgiving. We all wished he could have stayed longer, but hopefully a longer visit soon.
James with his arm around Grandpa. He cried when Grandpa left. :(
We went fishing, and then out for some Nancy's Italian Ice.
The only grandparent left for Jude to meet is my Mom. It may be a while before that will happen though, because airfare from San Antonio to Montgomery is quite expensive. It's so sad that we don't live nearby. This sweet baby is one of three of my biggest accomplishments, and I can't share that with the people I love most.
The hardest part of the military thing is being far away from family. It only makes my own little family stronger though. I cherish them with all my heart!
Jason's parents came for Thanksgiving. It was so nice to share our home with them. We enjoyed the company! A classmate of Jason's from Botswana also joined us. He was interesting to talk to and we enjoyed his musical talents on our piano!
James with his arm around Grandpa. He cried when Grandpa left. :(
We went fishing, and then out for some Nancy's Italian Ice.
The only grandparent left for Jude to meet is my Mom. It may be a while before that will happen though, because airfare from San Antonio to Montgomery is quite expensive. It's so sad that we don't live nearby. This sweet baby is one of three of my biggest accomplishments, and I can't share that with the people I love most.
The hardest part of the military thing is being far away from family. It only makes my own little family stronger though. I cherish them with all my heart!
Jason's parents came for Thanksgiving. It was so nice to share our home with them. We enjoyed the company! A classmate of Jason's from Botswana also joined us. He was interesting to talk to and we enjoyed his musical talents on our piano!
Happy Birthday Nan!
Today would have been my great-grandmother's 110th birthday! I'm so lucky to have met her and her to have been in most of my childhood life. Not too many people get that firsthand sight into prior generations. She passed away when I was 15 years old...the same year I met Jason (maybe she had something to do with crossing our paths)!
She used to keep me when I was little while my mom and dad worked during the day. She had a special spot in her heart for me, as I did her. I remember decorating her little bitty 3-4 ft Christmas tree with her a couple of years. I always think about her on Dec. 1st especially. I wish she could be around to see her great-great-grandchildren! I know she'd be proud.
Happy Birthday Fern Alice!!!
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She used to keep me when I was little while my mom and dad worked during the day. She had a special spot in her heart for me, as I did her. I remember decorating her little bitty 3-4 ft Christmas tree with her a couple of years. I always think about her on Dec. 1st especially. I wish she could be around to see her great-great-grandchildren! I know she'd be proud.
Happy Birthday Fern Alice!!!
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Mama's Boy
That's what Jude is!!! Over the last week or so, his preference for me has increased. That's no real surprise, since I am his food supply! Although, little boys DO love their mommies!
This is him at 8 weeks old. It's amazing that two months have gone by already! Before we know it, our baby will be 1 year old! My how fast it really does go by!
We're so blessed with all three of our boys! What an adventure we're on!
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This is him at 8 weeks old. It's amazing that two months have gone by already! Before we know it, our baby will be 1 year old! My how fast it really does go by!
We're so blessed with all three of our boys! What an adventure we're on!
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and I thought I'd take the opportunity to write what I'm thankful for...as Jude sleeps in my arms.
I'm so incredibly thankful for my husband. Without him, I could not live my life nearly as gracefully as I do with him. He is my rock, my sunshine, the wind beneath my wings, and so much more. He's the husband girls dream of and the father every child deserves. I love him.
Next, I'm so gracious for my three boys. There was a time I lived without them and those days were not nearly as full and complete like they are today. As a stay-at-home mom, they're my every minute life. I'm trying to cherish these days, because I know they're a blink of an eye in time. Jack is such a thoughtful, intelligent, old soul kind of kid. He's a rule-follower and is always thinking about how others feel. James is spirited, loving, and social with everyone. He is a comedic with a joy of having a good time. Jude is such a sweet baby. He loves his big brothers and smiles anytime they talk to him. He is an absolute blessing. I love all of my boys beyond measurement.
I'm so thankful for our health. I am reminded often by the importance of good health as I hear about cancers, childhood diseases, and other terminal diseases swarming into the lives of others in our life. It is with great gratitude that I take every healthy day as a gift. Because you never know when we may not have days as good as these days.
I'm thankful for many simple things too. Music, tasty food, iPhone, beautiful days, fall leaves, our house, family visiting, nursing Jude, my VBAC delivery, listening to Jack read to James, app for blogging, kids eat free nights, friendly neighbors, lazy weekends, fireflies, baby feet, pictures, greater than 5 hours of straight sleep, iPad, the boys getting along, Pinterest, crawling into a made bed, back massages, wearing flip flops, cloth diapers, hot baths, Moby Wrap, going to the movies, laughing with my boys...
The list could go on and on...which I am grateful for. I definitely have more to be thankful for than not.
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
Boys getting along
Baby feet
Jude in the Moby Wrap
Wonderful husband, amazing dad!
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I'm so incredibly thankful for my husband. Without him, I could not live my life nearly as gracefully as I do with him. He is my rock, my sunshine, the wind beneath my wings, and so much more. He's the husband girls dream of and the father every child deserves. I love him.
Next, I'm so gracious for my three boys. There was a time I lived without them and those days were not nearly as full and complete like they are today. As a stay-at-home mom, they're my every minute life. I'm trying to cherish these days, because I know they're a blink of an eye in time. Jack is such a thoughtful, intelligent, old soul kind of kid. He's a rule-follower and is always thinking about how others feel. James is spirited, loving, and social with everyone. He is a comedic with a joy of having a good time. Jude is such a sweet baby. He loves his big brothers and smiles anytime they talk to him. He is an absolute blessing. I love all of my boys beyond measurement.
I'm so thankful for our health. I am reminded often by the importance of good health as I hear about cancers, childhood diseases, and other terminal diseases swarming into the lives of others in our life. It is with great gratitude that I take every healthy day as a gift. Because you never know when we may not have days as good as these days.
I'm thankful for many simple things too. Music, tasty food, iPhone, beautiful days, fall leaves, our house, family visiting, nursing Jude, my VBAC delivery, listening to Jack read to James, app for blogging, kids eat free nights, friendly neighbors, lazy weekends, fireflies, baby feet, pictures, greater than 5 hours of straight sleep, iPad, the boys getting along, Pinterest, crawling into a made bed, back massages, wearing flip flops, cloth diapers, hot baths, Moby Wrap, going to the movies, laughing with my boys...
The list could go on and on...which I am grateful for. I definitely have more to be thankful for than not.
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
Boys getting along
Baby feet
Jude in the Moby Wrap
Wonderful husband, amazing dad!
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