Monday, October 31, 2011
This is Halloween.
Our trick or treat night was originally scheduled for this past Saturday. Due to the winter storm they moved trick or treat night to Halloween, when it's actually supposed to happen.
The kids and I spent the afternoon watching the Charlie Brown Halloween special on my counter while eating popcorn and candy. I later realized that we ate popcorn and candy in place of our dinner. You can judge me, but my kids thought it was pretty cool.
Jack was pretty exhausted from a long weekend of birthday and Halloween fun. Saturday night he went down for a late nap at 4:30 PM and did not wake up until Sunday morning at 8:30 AM, he was seriously tired. He was not feeling the trick or treating, until he figured out that all he had to do was go to the door of a house and candy was handed to him. Then he was all for it.
(In this picture he has just finished throwing himself onto the porch and threw his smurf hat as fas as it would go, classic Jack fit. I think the fit was because I tried to make him sit for a photo.)
We trick or treated for over 90 minutes. The children were completely exhausted by the end and were put to bed.
I knew you would want to hear my children say Trick or Treat, so I recorded it, just for you!
I talk so fast in that video, it's amazing my children understand me.
Now I am going to watch my favorite Halloween movie!
Weekend Update
Weekend update.
Friday was Jack's official birthday. He had cake for breakfast, because it was his birthday and that's what he asked for. That's not blood on his face, just red icing.
As you can see, he really likes those rocket pajamas. Okay, I like the rocket pajamas, he has never voiced an opinion on his wardrobe choices.
Our ward trunk or treat was Friday night. I placed third in our chili cook off and the kids had a great time gathering treats from all the cars.
Saturday morning we woke to miserable weather which turned into snow. A lot of snow. People called it Snotober, and quite frankly, it ruined snow for me.
I cannot get excited for snow before Halloween, just like I can't put up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. It's just how I am.
The kids in the nieghborhood came over in their snow clothes asking to rake our yard before the snow accumulated over the leaves.
My last year at Penn State it snowed from October to April and I swore that I would never return to Pennsylvania. (When I was younger I also swore I would never marry, have children, or own a mini-van, I don't have a mini-van...it's probably best to stop swearing things off.)
So many of you asked me for a video of Jack saying "candy" that I made a video today!
Okay, no one asked me for a video, but I think it's really funny how he says candy.
Happy Halloween!
Friday was Jack's official birthday. He had cake for breakfast, because it was his birthday and that's what he asked for. That's not blood on his face, just red icing.
As you can see, he really likes those rocket pajamas. Okay, I like the rocket pajamas, he has never voiced an opinion on his wardrobe choices.
Our ward trunk or treat was Friday night. I placed third in our chili cook off and the kids had a great time gathering treats from all the cars.
Saturday morning we woke to miserable weather which turned into snow. A lot of snow. People called it Snotober, and quite frankly, it ruined snow for me.
I cannot get excited for snow before Halloween, just like I can't put up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. It's just how I am.
The kids in the nieghborhood came over in their snow clothes asking to rake our yard before the snow accumulated over the leaves.
My last year at Penn State it snowed from October to April and I swore that I would never return to Pennsylvania. (When I was younger I also swore I would never marry, have children, or own a mini-van, I don't have a mini-van...it's probably best to stop swearing things off.)
So many of you asked me for a video of Jack saying "candy" that I made a video today!
Okay, no one asked me for a video, but I think it's really funny how he says candy.
Happy Halloween!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Jack's Birthday
My sweet Jack is two today. I can't tell you how much we adore this little boy. Jim and I adore him so much that when he throws a truck in my face and slaps me as hard as he can we still say "Oh, he's so cute."
I think we might need to start disciplining him.
(My neighbor recieved a Cars cake from a friend and gave it to us. Perfect for Jack's birthday!)
Jack only speaks the words that interest him. He says cars, truck, train, choo-choo, plane (see a theme?), Lilly, mama, stuck, more, baby, bubbles, sticker, water, uh-oh, thank you, no, and perhaps a few other occasional words.
Words that need translating:
Me-me: Drink of any kind.
Bling-bling: Candy
Waffle: Anything from the toaster and chicken nuggets.
Night-night: Bedtime and blankets
Jack loves to jump in puddles, play with cars, watch the movie Cars, eat candy, and play in Lilly's room when she is not home.
His eating habits are very sad. He mostly eats goldfish and other white carbs. The only fruit he will eat is a small amount of a banana. He will eat three types of vegetables, corn, peas, and edamame. He loves cheese and plain pasta. We give him a lot of milk because it's the only place he gets nutrients from.
He likes to be outside, but does not enjoy the trampoline. He loves slides and sometimes the swing. He likes to hit with sticks and throw with rocks.
He folds his arms at every prayer and insists on a kiss from each member of the family before they leave for the day. He loves to hug Lilly because he can rest his head on her shoulder.
Each day we drive past Lilly's school and he calls for her in the car and points to her school.
He calls Jim, mama, and really misses his mama during the day.
When he is tired or sad he sucks his first finger and rubs his hair with his other hand.
When I tell him it is time to change his diaper he runs to his room and lays down.
He asks for a bath every night after dinner by saying "Bubbles, bubbles!" He then attempts to take his clothes off. He seems to love the concept of a bath, but refuses to sit in the tub and screams when I wash his hair.
After bath time he really loves lotion and says "more" after each application.
Jack and Lilly love each other and rarely fight. They fight when Lilly trys to sticker him and carry him, or when Jack slaps Lilly or throws a car in her face.
He really likes to climb onto my piano bench and play the piano, or roll his cars along the keys. The other day he stickered my piano, that was put to a stop.
Since he was born he has been a very sweet and calm child. He was a very easy baby and slept for hours at a time from the start. He is still a very easy child to have around and I kiss him and cuddle him as much as he lets me. He usually fights me, but if I let him watch Cars I can hug him without too much fight.
Happy birthday darling Jack!
I think we might need to start disciplining him.
(My neighbor recieved a Cars cake from a friend and gave it to us. Perfect for Jack's birthday!)
Jack only speaks the words that interest him. He says cars, truck, train, choo-choo, plane (see a theme?), Lilly, mama, stuck, more, baby, bubbles, sticker, water, uh-oh, thank you, no, and perhaps a few other occasional words.
Words that need translating:
Me-me: Drink of any kind.
Bling-bling: Candy
Waffle: Anything from the toaster and chicken nuggets.
Night-night: Bedtime and blankets
Jack loves to jump in puddles, play with cars, watch the movie Cars, eat candy, and play in Lilly's room when she is not home.
His eating habits are very sad. He mostly eats goldfish and other white carbs. The only fruit he will eat is a small amount of a banana. He will eat three types of vegetables, corn, peas, and edamame. He loves cheese and plain pasta. We give him a lot of milk because it's the only place he gets nutrients from.
He likes to be outside, but does not enjoy the trampoline. He loves slides and sometimes the swing. He likes to hit with sticks and throw with rocks.
He folds his arms at every prayer and insists on a kiss from each member of the family before they leave for the day. He loves to hug Lilly because he can rest his head on her shoulder.
Each day we drive past Lilly's school and he calls for her in the car and points to her school.
He calls Jim, mama, and really misses his mama during the day.
When I tell him it is time to change his diaper he runs to his room and lays down.
He asks for a bath every night after dinner by saying "Bubbles, bubbles!" He then attempts to take his clothes off. He seems to love the concept of a bath, but refuses to sit in the tub and screams when I wash his hair.
After bath time he really loves lotion and says "more" after each application.
Jack and Lilly love each other and rarely fight. They fight when Lilly trys to sticker him and carry him, or when Jack slaps Lilly or throws a car in her face.
He really likes to climb onto my piano bench and play the piano, or roll his cars along the keys. The other day he stickered my piano, that was put to a stop.
Since he was born he has been a very sweet and calm child. He was a very easy baby and slept for hours at a time from the start. He is still a very easy child to have around and I kiss him and cuddle him as much as he lets me. He usually fights me, but if I let him watch Cars I can hug him without too much fight.
Happy birthday darling Jack!
This week
The fall leaves are out, or should I say down (on the ground).
Our lawn is covered with leaves and I have misplaced my rake.
Lilly and Jack helped out with the baby rake.
It seems like the seasons changed really fast this year.
This week was anti-drug week at Lilly's school. Which of course translated into crazy hair day (what?). I guess to show their anti-drug support they dressed up each day with a theme.
Wear red day.
Crazy hair day.
Wear camo day.
Tie dye day.
School colors day.
Wednesday night we went to the "mall" to trick or treat. Our "mall" is more like a truck stop. It has 29 stores, including department stores and kiosks (I went to their website to count the stores so I could be accurate in my description). There is one hot dog stand and that is the only food available. There is no Gap, Gymboree, Old Navy, American Eagle, Hollister, or any other children's/teen clothing store. They do have a JC Penneys and a Sears, so I can find some clothing for my children.
Anyway! Wednesday night was trick or treat night and I have never seen so many people in that mall. I think there were more people there that night than they get in a year. It was insane lines and crowds of people. The kids didn't get very much candy, a lot of tootsie rolls and a few lollipops.
I will never voluntarily go to trick or treat night again. I have become accustomed to an empty shopping mall with only a few people in my way when I shop. However, Lilly had a blast and is still young enough to be thrilled with 20 pieces of candy.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Nostalgia
Jack is wearing the pajamas that Lilly wore that Johnny wore.
Let me explain.
Johnny, my nephew who is two years younger than Lilly, wore these size 18 month rocket pajamas when he was one.
He passed them on to Lilly when she was three (and he was one).
Lilly has now passed them on to Jack, who will be two tomorrow.
These are some serious pajamas that have been worn by a giant one year old, a petite three year old, and an average sized two year old.
I just need a picture of Johnny in these rocket pajamas!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
My Smurfs
Last Thursday night was the Fall Festival at Lilly's school. They had soup for everyone, a costume parade, caramel apples for the kids, and other fair related activities. The kids are not allowed to dress in costume at school (lame), so they had this night time family event to give the kids an opportunity to dress up.
We dressed Jack up as Papa Smurf per Lilly's request.
I am happy to say that Lilly was the only smurf at her school. Everywhere she went people said "Look it's a Smurf!" or "There is Smurfette!" I thought with the movie out this year there would have been more smurfs.
This picture turned out like a 80s glamour shot. Awesome!
I love that Lilly and Jack are dressing up as characters from my childhood.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Time Out
I went to Time Out For Women this weekend. A women's conference in Rochester, NY. Time out for women is a tour that Deseret Book puts on across the country geared towards LDS women.
It would be trite for me to attempt to explain the beauty of the presentations and the music from this weekend. Just take my word for it that it was wonderful.
I got home late last night and this morning when Jack woke up he was so excited to see me. His expression was similar to the expression when he first saw Cars. That made my week!
It would be trite for me to attempt to explain the beauty of the presentations and the music from this weekend. Just take my word for it that it was wonderful.
I got home late last night and this morning when Jack woke up he was so excited to see me. His expression was similar to the expression when he first saw Cars. That made my week!
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