Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Wealth of Knowledge
When Jack woke up this morning, he told me that when you pull beets out of the ground they're really big. Then on the way to school he told me that the sun is a big ball of burning gas.
I think I learned that, like, two years ago. Daycares are pretty advanced these days.
I think I learned that, like, two years ago. Daycares are pretty advanced these days.
Saturday, February 06, 2010
What we were looking at while our children were safe and sound at daycare
Todd and I took advantage of MLK day by heading to a vineyard in South Austin. The guilt wore off little by little after each sip.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Jackisms...#5032-5034...
After coming into our room at 5:40...
Mom, I have a tummy ache. I ate too many green beans. At my class, I saw the green beans, and I ate too many of them.
Mom, I'm going to let you sleep longer and keep you safe from bears. If a bear comes in here and tries to scare you away, I will shoot fire on him, don't worry.
When we took Lucy to the doctor's office the other day...
M: Jack, when we go into the doctor's office, I'm going to need you to be quiet so Dad and I can listen to the doctor, okay? I brought you some goldfish.
J: Well, I can't be quiet.
M: Why not?
J: Well, if I'm eating goldfish, they're crunchy, so it will make some noise.
Mom, I have a tummy ache. I ate too many green beans. At my class, I saw the green beans, and I ate too many of them.
Mom, I'm going to let you sleep longer and keep you safe from bears. If a bear comes in here and tries to scare you away, I will shoot fire on him, don't worry.
When we took Lucy to the doctor's office the other day...
M: Jack, when we go into the doctor's office, I'm going to need you to be quiet so Dad and I can listen to the doctor, okay? I brought you some goldfish.
J: Well, I can't be quiet.
M: Why not?
J: Well, if I'm eating goldfish, they're crunchy, so it will make some noise.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Jackisms
Following my yelling...
"Mom, don't just sit there and whine. Have fun."
"Hey--do you want to listen to my cool music? I have some fun cd's."
"Mom, don't just sit there and whine. Have fun."
"Hey--do you want to listen to my cool music? I have some fun cd's."
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Uno
Happy Birthday, Goose! A year ago today you came into the world and headed straight to the NICU, all five pounds of you. I was so excited you were a girl. You scared us by coming so early, but you did great and came home after two weeks.You've got a sweet smile and a sweet personality, but you also know what you want and when you want it (which is usually RIGHT NOW). I think you're going to be tough, since Jack always brings out the "I must protect myself" instinct in you right before he not-too-gently squeezes your hand (or your head...).
Turns out you've got some food allergies, but you still have (clearly) figured out how to eat. You LOVE meat. Red meat. Atta girl.
You're crawling around everywhere and pulling up on everything, but walking does not seem to be in your immediate future.
You don't talk too much, but you have a couple words ("ba" for "ball", "mama", "dada", and "ja" for "jack"). When you do talk, it comes out as almost a whisper. When I ask you where your cow toy is, you say "mmmm" and go look for it. Genius.
It's so much fun watching you grow and change each day. You make our family complete. I love you so much, sweet girl.
Click here for a video of the classic birthday cake debacle...apparently you're not a fan of gluten-free cake. Me neither. (Jack, however, seems to enjoy it quite a bit.) Also, I promise not to celebrate your second birthday five minutes before bed time.
Sporto
Jack has no idea how to play soccer, but he's signed up for a team. Pretty excited. I wonder if three-year-old soccer is as painful to watch as girls' basketball. I'll let you know.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
From the Mouth of Jack...
Me: What did you do after your nap?
Jack: I played with Luce.
Me: Were you gentle with her?
Jack: No, I was too hard on her for a while, but then I was gentle.
Me: Why were you too hard on her?
Jack: Because I wanted to.
Me: Jack, don't play with those blinds, please.
Jack: But I'm a kid, not a parent, so I don't know that I'm not supposed to play with blinds.
Jack: I played with Luce.
Me: Were you gentle with her?
Jack: No, I was too hard on her for a while, but then I was gentle.
Me: Why were you too hard on her?
Jack: Because I wanted to.
Me: Jack, don't play with those blinds, please.
Jack: But I'm a kid, not a parent, so I don't know that I'm not supposed to play with blinds.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Christmas Conversation
Jack: Mom, Santa only comes for nice girls and boys, when kids are nice to their sisters.
Me: Are you going to be nice to your sister?
Jack: Maybe. We'll see.
Me: Are you going to be nice to your sister?
Jack: Maybe. We'll see.
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