A sight that is rarely seen around here, so I felt it was worthy of documentation.It stayed empty for all of 34 minutes, but I was officially caught up.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
JPEG of the Week
A sight that is rarely seen around here, so I felt it was worthy of documentation.It stayed empty for all of 34 minutes, but I was officially caught up.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Well, Pardon Me...
Will woke up tonight with a fever. I gave him Motrin for the fever and some Sudafed to help with his cold. The cutest thing, he kept complaining that his "nose was not working; it won't let me breathe." We told him he could watch Mickey Mouse for a few minutes and, low and behold, his "nose is all better. It works now." Miracle of miracles.
Then after a bit of loving and an episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, we made our way back to his bed.
I climbed into bed with Will and was rubbing on him until he fell back to sleep.
"Mama, stop doing that with your nose."
"What?"
"Stop doing that with your nose."
"Will, I'm breathing."
So we continue to lay quietly with me trying not to breathe so loudly (humpf), when Will toots.
"Mama, did you hear that noise?"
"Yes, I did."
"That was my bottom. It busted a grumpy."
I stifled a laugh and tried my best to keep a straight face! Man, you gotta love little boys!
Then after a bit of loving and an episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, we made our way back to his bed.
I climbed into bed with Will and was rubbing on him until he fell back to sleep.
"Mama, stop doing that with your nose."
"What?"
"Stop doing that with your nose."
"Will, I'm breathing."
So we continue to lay quietly with me trying not to breathe so loudly (humpf), when Will toots.
"Mama, did you hear that noise?"
"Yes, I did."
"That was my bottom. It busted a grumpy."
I stifled a laugh and tried my best to keep a straight face! Man, you gotta love little boys!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
(extra)Ordinary Moments
Some of the best moments of motherhood are those that are unexpected and unplanned. Brent just finished the bedtime routine with Jack and I am here surfing on the computer. Jack runs in with a big smile on his face and says, "Mommy, I think you are the best mommy in the whole world!" So unexpected, and I know undeserved, but I still have the smile on my face.
How lucky am I that I get to be the mother of these two boys!
How lucky am I that I get to be the mother of these two boys!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Merry Christmas 2009
Merry Christmas, Merry, Merry Christmas!
The day started a little early for us...Jack came to our room at 3:30 AM to let us know that Santa had come. Whew! He may or may not have been sweating it out. We let him get in bed with us for a little while, but the child snores, so he was soon returned to his own bed where he slept until 7:30. Much better!
Once it was a more respectable hour, we began the holiday extravaganza by looking through our stockings. And these are the only two pictures I took with our camera. Once the boys started opening Santa's presents, we were on a sprint pace and I just couldn't keep up.
Then we played with the toys Santa brought while we waited for Gramma, Granddaddy, and Mimi to arrive. They came bearing loads and loads of presents! We took a quick break for brunch (blackberry french toast casserole and bacon) to fortify ourselves for the rest of the morning.
For Christmas, Brent and I usually buy each other one gift. Now this gift isn't a much anticipated surprise...Oh no! I am not a surprise kind of girl. Basically, we share with each other that which we have been coveting, and give the other our blessing to purchase it. Hey, it works for us! However, I do insist that we wrap the gifts up to be opened only on Christmas morning.
My Christmas present and new BFF...the Keurig Single Serve Coffee Maker! I have been wanting one of these all fall. I have never been a weekday coffee drinker until I had to start getting up at o'dark hundred to get Jack off to school. Then I realized I needed to drink a cup of joe to clear the fog. Brent drinks his cup of coffee once he gets to work so there is no need to brew a pot. Plus, I don't have the faintest idea how to actually make coffee since I arrived at this party a little late. This is the perfect maker for me, and it makes a great cup of coffee!
Brent's Christmas present...Earbud Headphones! And I won't even begin to try to pretend I know anything about them. All I know is that they are supposed to completely eliminate outside noise to give one a concert-like listening experience (I think). Let me tell you, eliminating noise is expensive! But my man does love his MP3 player, so it was worth it =).
The highlight of this Christmas...a Hallmark card that sings "Jingle Bells". Mimi gave each of the boys a card with their Christmas presents and Will just could not get enough!
Here he is singing along. I don't know why he felt the need to have the card right next to his ear because you could clearly hear it from across the room.
He couldn't even put the card down to unwrap his gift, so Jack had to give him a little encouragement. Mimi said that card was the best $5 she has ever spent!
The sweetest picture of the day. Will and Mimi watching cartoons together after a full day.
Christmas 2009 will forever be remembered as the year Jack discovered Legos! Here is Jack and Granddaddy with Darth Vader's TIE Fighter. It took Granddaddy a couple of hours to complete the fighter; Granddaddy said that he should have used super glue during the construction!
The day started a little early for us...Jack came to our room at 3:30 AM to let us know that Santa had come. Whew! He may or may not have been sweating it out. We let him get in bed with us for a little while, but the child snores, so he was soon returned to his own bed where he slept until 7:30. Much better!
Once it was a more respectable hour, we began the holiday extravaganza by looking through our stockings. And these are the only two pictures I took with our camera. Once the boys started opening Santa's presents, we were on a sprint pace and I just couldn't keep up.
Then we played with the toys Santa brought while we waited for Gramma, Granddaddy, and Mimi to arrive. They came bearing loads and loads of presents! We took a quick break for brunch (blackberry french toast casserole and bacon) to fortify ourselves for the rest of the morning.For Christmas, Brent and I usually buy each other one gift. Now this gift isn't a much anticipated surprise...Oh no! I am not a surprise kind of girl. Basically, we share with each other that which we have been coveting, and give the other our blessing to purchase it. Hey, it works for us! However, I do insist that we wrap the gifts up to be opened only on Christmas morning.
My Christmas present and new BFF...the Keurig Single Serve Coffee Maker! I have been wanting one of these all fall. I have never been a weekday coffee drinker until I had to start getting up at o'dark hundred to get Jack off to school. Then I realized I needed to drink a cup of joe to clear the fog. Brent drinks his cup of coffee once he gets to work so there is no need to brew a pot. Plus, I don't have the faintest idea how to actually make coffee since I arrived at this party a little late. This is the perfect maker for me, and it makes a great cup of coffee!
Brent's Christmas present...Earbud Headphones! And I won't even begin to try to pretend I know anything about them. All I know is that they are supposed to completely eliminate outside noise to give one a concert-like listening experience (I think). Let me tell you, eliminating noise is expensive! But my man does love his MP3 player, so it was worth it =).
Here he is singing along. I don't know why he felt the need to have the card right next to his ear because you could clearly hear it from across the room.
He couldn't even put the card down to unwrap his gift, so Jack had to give him a little encouragement. Mimi said that card was the best $5 she has ever spent!We gave the boys a Karaoke machine for Christmas.
This is one of the only times they could sing together without arguing over who is supposed to be talking/singing. It even looks like they are doing choreography. And yes, they did stay in their jammies all day long...it was officially "Jammies Day" at our house. I am sure Jesus would approve.
This is one of the only times they could sing together without arguing over who is supposed to be talking/singing. It even looks like they are doing choreography. And yes, they did stay in their jammies all day long...it was officially "Jammies Day" at our house. I am sure Jesus would approve.
The sweetest picture of the day. Will and Mimi watching cartoons together after a full day.
Christmas 2009 will forever be remembered as the year Jack discovered Legos! Here is Jack and Granddaddy with Darth Vader's TIE Fighter. It took Granddaddy a couple of hours to complete the fighter; Granddaddy said that he should have used super glue during the construction!Last year, I posted a Christmas Questionnaire sharing some of my favorite memories of Christmas. So this year, I thought it would be fun to hear about some of Jack and Will's favorite memories from Christmas 2009.
Favorite Present
J: Legos
W: all of them
Favorite Christmas Song
J: Little Drummer Boy
W: Jingle Bells
Favorite Christmas Ornament
J: Christmas lights ornament he made in Art class
W: 3 Snowmen ornament he made at school (the snowmen were his fingers)
Favorite Christmas Treat
J: candy cane cookies
W: candy cane cookies
Favorite Christmas Activity
J: The Nutcracker Ballet
W: the children's party at Daddy's firm
So that is the Christmas 2009 wrap up (better late than never).
I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season!
Favorite Present
J: Legos
W: all of them
Favorite Christmas Song
J: Little Drummer Boy
W: Jingle Bells
Favorite Christmas Ornament
J: Christmas lights ornament he made in Art class
W: 3 Snowmen ornament he made at school (the snowmen were his fingers)
Favorite Christmas Treat
J: candy cane cookies
W: candy cane cookies
Favorite Christmas Activity
J: The Nutcracker Ballet
W: the children's party at Daddy's firm
So that is the Christmas 2009 wrap up (better late than never).
I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Another Victim
Grrrrrr.....
Damn Cat!With as many cords as The Dude has chewed through, it is a wonder that he hasn't electrocuted himself!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
JPEG (s) of the Week
We have snowflurries! The Star Wars tent was to be the Eskimos' igloo.
Catching a snowflake on his finger
Big, fat snowflakesFriday, January 8, 2010
Lucky Number 13!
Welcome Home, National Championship Trophy!You have been missed, but we are glad that you are right back where you belong!
Here are some great articles for those interested:
You would have loved tonight, mom -- Your Tide finally won
(sent to me by Blythe)
Heisman is in good hands with Alabama's Mark Ingram
(sent to me by Mom)
Apparently, McElroy wasn't playing at 100%
Fun Videos:
Roll Tide! Alabama wins the 2010 National Championship!
Championship Game Highlights
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