BIG Plan Revealed

Who: Me Jacks and Coop
What: Birthday surprise for Grandma
When: Friday after work
Where: Manti
Why: Because my Mom is spectacular, and really misses seeing her grandsons!
How:  Long road trip, for a spectacular albeit short visit.


On Friday after work I loaded the boys in the car and made the Trek.  Jacks slept until Richfield and Cooper was perfection. When we arrived at my Parents my Mom was already in bed,worn out from a long day at work and still recovering from a rollover she was in with her sisiters a few weeks back.  So we walked up stairs and woke her up.  She was just a little excited

So we spent the rest of the evening hanging out.  And had a lovely breakfast the next day,  My mom had to go to work that morning.

And we left shortly after.

It was short and sweet,but it was the best birthday present i could come up with.
I love you Mom and you were worth the trip.
Happy Birthday!

BIG plans

I don't know if this weekend will help my stress level, but it will definitely be good for my soul!!
Tell you about it later!!!

Things I can't handle right now:

Jacks screaming
Cooper's babysitters' reticence to help with potty training in any way shape or form and her attitude disabling all the progress he has made
Nick being at work all night, home really late tomorrow and camping all weekend with the scouts.
The "teacher homework" that is sitting on my desk

Feeling a little overwhelmed

100 Days Part 2

Jackson is now 100 days old!!  Remember this post.
I can't believe how fast time has gone.  Yet neither can I remember our lives without him.
Who knew that love was so infinite.  I am overwhelmed with the joy that I have for my little masculine family.
Who could ask for anything more?

Dear LIGHTENING MCQUEEN

I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how much I appreciate you.  Not only did you teach my First Son such cool phrases as Kachow, and the true joy of a race where all that happens is cars go around and around a circle, but you are also a very effective tranquilizer!
At first I thought is was just a fluke, but now I know that it is truly just YOUR magic and utter awesomeness!
Thank you Lightening Mcqueen......These jammies have now led my Second Son to 8+ hours of sleep EVERY time he wears them.
THANK YOU!

Foot in Mouth Club

My friend Jenn has A Foot in Mouth Club.  

Jacks found out about it and just had to join!!!

@ 3 Months

@ 3 months Jacks:
Has had his first buzz cut.
Wears size 3-6 month clothes, (for a little longer anyway)
Wears size 2 diapers

Laughs when he is tickled.
Can grab things.
Can grab things with his crazy monkey feet.
Can get a toy to his mouth to suck on. (with his hands, not the monkey feet)
Can sit up in his bumbo.
Sleeps for 6-8 hours most nights.
Adores his big brother.

Won't eat at daycare until Mom comes.
Hates his carseat.
Still won't let Mom eat Chocolate.

@ 3 Years and 3 months Coop:
Got his ear clipped at the haircutters.
Wears size 3T
Wears size 4 Diapers (UGH)

Can sing the ABC's regular and "like pig"(Super Why)
Loves Dinosaurs
Is still crazy about puzzles and is really good at them.
Loves to sort by color or type.
Is a really big helper and picks up his own toys.
Loves the TV show WIPEOUT.
Is very protective of "My Baby Brother"

Throws a doozy of a tantrum.
Is not interested in potty training.
Still won't eat any Fruits or Veggies.

@ X years and 10 months Mommy:
Has a Brand new pair of glasses.
Is a Level 2 teacher
Is Teaching 3 French and 3 Ceramics classes
Is excited to teach this year but...
Misses her babies all day long.
Can't wait for Elise to move home and be her running buddy!
Loved watching SYTYCD!!
Wants a Double jogging stroller for her birthday.
Has almost caught up the Boys scrapbooks.
Loves being "Mommy".

Gets frustrated very quickly (potty training  UGH)
Would really like to eat some chocolate.
Needs new shoes very badly.

@ X Years 5 month Daddy:
No longer needs glasses
Likes his job.
Is Scoutmaster
Is taking The Professional Engineering Exam. in October.
Sunburns easily.
Loves to read.
Wants to go to the Beach!
Loves his Boys.

"AND WE ARE A HAPPY FAMILY"

INVASION!!!!!

Soon before Nick left EARLY to go to Moab 

the "Bad Guys" woke up Coop! 

Soon after that Jacks stomach woke him up. 

 It seems like a conspiracy to me!!

When do I get MY Bed back??

Footloose

We really just can't get enough of these sweet tootsies around here!!!

Plus a Brotherly Game of footsies is always welcome!

Daddy's Boys

Yup Those ARE Nicks man socks on Coops Skinny little legs!!!
He Said they were his "bare feet"!!