Catching some Zzzzz's

Jake suddenly thinks he is the boss around our house. Anytime you ask him something he says, "I'm a big boooyyyy." It doesn't seem to matter what it is. I said "Jake are you cold?"

Jake replied "No I'm a big boooyyy"

Ok, I thought never mind I will just bundle you up and you can take it off when you get hot.

Will is ready to take a nap at lunchtime no matter what is going on at that time. He is tired and his belly is full. Jake, on the other hand, doesn't want to take naps during the day anyway.

I thought fine, I will just put you and Will to bed at the same time. Wow, the evening around our home will sure be quiet. We started this new adventure today. While Will is taking a nap Jake has quiet time where he can read books, do puzzles, color, play blocks, etc. but he can not watch tv and he must remain quiet until the timer goes off.

Wish us luck.... here is what happened during our first day of quiet time....



He is tired after all, but he doesn't want to slow down long enough to be still so he will fall asleep. Wish I was given quiet time everyday I would be doing the same thing....

8 days a week

As any other mother would know there is not enough hours in the day or number of days in the week to get everything we need and want to get done.... done. It seems as though as much as I get done on my to do list today there is that much more to do tommorrow. However, I remind myself daily that most of these things can wait. It is much more important to spend time with my children because they will grow up before my very eyes.

I treasure the times I get to spend with them each day. They are truly angels and gifts from god. I am thankful for them each and everyday.

It is so neat to just sit and watch them grow, learn, and explore the world around them.

Bobby and I laugh almost daily at some of the things that Jake says now that he is talking good. It is hilarious. Sometimes when Bobby is driving he says, "Daddy slow down, slow down daddy." He will also say, "No say dat daddy, no say dat" if Bobby tells him something that he does not want to hear or like such as naptime or go to the potty.

Dishes and laundry are going to wait this week while I just sit back and play with my kids this week of thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for and are very blessed.

We Will Miss You Bull

Uncle Billy (AKA Bull) and Will

The whole gang

Three handsome young men

Bobby, Billy, and the kids


On Saturday night we drove over to my in-laws house and went to dinner with the family. We were celebrating an early holiday dinner since everyone was in town!! However, we also were saying our goodbyes and best wishes to Bobby's brother Billy (AKA Bull to Jake and Will). Billy is in the Army and is being sent over to Iraq for 18 months!! We sure are going to miss him. He is the one that we named Will after when he was born. We will be sending him pictures and care packages!!

We support our troops in everything they do and because of them we live our lives with freedom and the pursuit of happiness. Thank you for all you do!!

Mmmmmm Good

Jake and Will both thoroughly enjoyed their cupcakes that we made the other day. Will shoveled his in his mouth while Jake licked the top and used a napkin the entire time. It amazes me each and everyday to see how much alike my children are and yet how different at the same time. They never cease to amaze me.

Needless to say they were up for a while after eating all the sugar from the cupcakes!!

PB & J

Both boys love a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I love them to because they are inexpensive and easy to make for lunch, dinner, or a snack. With two growing boys I have to look for things that fill their little tummies until our next meal. Man, our grocery bill has not even hit it's peak. We are going to have to decide in a few years at the beginning of each month... pay mortgage bill or buy groceries???

We sure do love the buy one get one free specials at Winn Dixie. Wouldn't you if you had them to feed???

Home Sweet Home

Yesterday we went over to see my friend Courtney and her new baby. She lives about an hour and a half from us. We left in the morning time which I was taking my chances due to naptime and boredom in the car. The kids actually slept in the car on the way to her house.

She has a sweet and beautiful baby girl who slept the entire time I was there. I forgot how much newborns sleep. It was so good to see her.I miss Courtney and us hanging out but between her and I we have 5 children so the hanging out and not doing much days are long gone.

However, after we left Courtney's house the kids started to get fussy and ready to go home. When you take two toddlers out of their own environment you are asking for a recipe for disaster.

The kids did pretty good though, but by the end of the day we all were ready to be back home with our familar surrondings and their own toys. We love to go and visit, but it sure does wear mommy house to keep saying, don't touch, don't run, etc. It is always different when you are not in your own house.

Thank goodness for home sweet home.

Trick or Treat

Last night was a blast in our household. We ate soup for dinner and took the boys trick or treating. Jake was Bob the Builder and Will was a dalmation puppy dog. Jake absolutely loved his costume. Bobby and I pulled them around our neighborhood in the wagon.

Jake kept saying, "I am bob, good job bob, good job"

He would go up and ring the door bell but he would whisper trick or treat to the neighbors. Meanwhile, Will would run around in circles in the yard like the puppy he was dressed as for Halloween. Bobby and I just laughed and laughed at them.

Our neighborhood had tons of trick or treaters. It was alot of fun!! At the last house we went to it was our neighbor that we know. Jake rang the doorbell and went inside and sat on the couch and started eating his candy. Jake doesn't mind making himself at home anywhere. Bobby said, "well son!!"

We can't wait to see what halloween next year hold's for us!! We hope it is just as enjoyable as last night. TRICK OR TREAT!!!