We ask the boys all the time where we got them from because they are just too funny and crazy! Jed asked lliam where we got him from and he said, "From Chuckie Cheeses!"
Reid knows the answer (he always says from my mommy's tummy).
Recently we watched the movie Enchanted and today when we got home from church Reid went into the little 'cabin' that's in the back yard, opened the window and sang, "Ah-a-a-a. Ah-a-a-a, calling all the animals!
I am always amazed when I hear Reid or Lliam answer questions directed to them. I always wonder, 'When did he learn that? or "That's been so long ago since we talked about that." The minds these boys have are amazing and are still growing. Now is the time to be teaching them, they are so eager to learn (not to mention their brain is growing again at this age). Plus the many cute things they come up with on their own, some not even making any sense.
For example, today Reid said that we needed more girls in the family (i'm training him well!) and Jed asked why, Reid's reply was so that everyone would have their own toothbrush! Doesn't make much sense to us but I'm sure he has a logical reason that only he would understand!
I want to start writing down more of what they say. I forget too easily and am definitely not up for Mother of the Year, so I'd like to remember those good times more and more. So hopefully you'll get to enjoy some fun insight from my boys and learn more of what they see the world as! It's a completly different place!
Sassy Saver is giving away an In Balance Mattress Topper! It's way cool and would be nice for us (anyone) to have! Check out her website to learn more about it!
The In Balance Mattress Topper is made OUTLAST fabric technology. This fabric is specially designed to reduce the ups and downs in temperature that causes hot spots and cold spots on your bed and cause you to have a restless nights sleep. It is hypo-allergenic and anti-fungal. They have a variety of sizes as well. These aren't just for queen or king beds!!!
We have been so busy, working, studying, playing that I haven't had much time to post...finally I have a little bit, i wanted to post some pix but am not home so those will have to come later!
Reid is still the crazy boy we all know and love! He becomes a fish when his feet touch the water. He's not quite tall enough to play in the shallow end, but loves to stay on the step at Aunt Jenny's pool and swim around! He is so smart and loves to learn new things.
Lliam is currently being potty trained and I must say, it's going easier than I thought. I put them straight into underwear (only pull-ups when they sleep and at church so the nursery teachers don't have to worry or clean up any messes). He's doing pretty good, currently he'll start peeing in his underwear, stops and finishes in the toilet. So, we're working on realizing when he needs to go and going in the toilet first! Any advice would be wonderful!
Leona is enjoying the summer and all the mini vacations we've done and will still do. We're just about gone every other weekend (i have to teach my Sunbeams sometimes!) I am also preparing to do a preschool this year for Lliam, Nolan (the boy i bbsit) and maybe others. AND once all the kids go back to school I'll be starting a Bachelore Degree program online! I am so excited to get my Bachelor degree!
Jed finally woke up and realized that summer is nearly over and is trying to have a bit of fun before things (hopefully) get crazy again. He took the DAT (Dental Admissions Test) a couple days ago. He got a 19 on it witch isn't awful (20 is the average accepted score), yet it doesn't guarantee us a spot. So we still are waiting and hoping for some interview requests. We'll keep you posted!
Every Monday you can get a free rental from RedBox. You can sign up and they will text you on Mondays the code (however I haven't received it EVERY monday). or just check back here and when i receive the code i'll post it!
So I was looking at a picture of my friend's Bryan and Helga's new baby girl...she is ADORABLE to say the least. Reid was looking with me, and as I do every time I see a baby, I ask Reid if he wants a baby sister. On this occasion he answered a little differently...
Mom: She's cute, I want a baby girl, don't you?"
Reid: Yeah, and a baby boy.
Mom: A boy and a girl at the same time? You want 2 babies?
Reid: Yeah
Mmmmm...forshadowing? Watch out Jed!
(THIS IS IN NO WAY AN ANNOUNCEMENT, WE ARE NOT PREGNANT! )
though i can always wish!
just dropping a note to update everyone...
Jed's busy studying, preparing to take the
DAT at then end of this month.
Reid is busy telling me all the letters he sees and that 'BEMIS' spells Toilet! (it's the brand name). Lliam is busy copying reid with everything.
and I am busy babysitting!
We are sooo excited for our california trip next week (so we won't be updating until after we come back). Hope everyone is doing great and things are going well for you all!
Originally Uncle Sam wasn't going to call because he just barely went out, however, he wouldn't be able to do it for Grandpa's birthday so he called on Mother's Day! It was great listening to him and hearing about some of the things down in Mexico!
