My Day

Okay, it wasn't just all about me. I guess there are other Mothers in the world :)

Here is James yesterday as we uncovered the Pineapple Upside Down cake for Grandma Rose's dinner. James was so excited about the cake but didn't end up eating one bite. Silly goose.

That morning James slipped a homemade-by-James Mother's Day card under my bedroom door. He later serenaded me with his Mom Song.

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We had Grandma Laura, Uncle Joe, and Shannon over for breakfast on Sunday. Afterwards me and my boys went out for some family fun.

Choo Choo Bob's. Train watching.

Cupcakes at Sweets bakery.

An ice cream shop right next to Sweets was calling our names, so we indulged.

Shoe shopping. Trying out the cool lights on the shoes. Stomp stomp jump jump.

Yeah, we didn't walk away with any shoes. He just couldn't settle on a pair.

But hey, who is that good looking boy??

Wow, he sure is cute!

We stopped for some munchies at BW3 and then came home because it was raining. It was a great day to watch Empire Strikes Back, all cozy in the basement with blankets and pillows.

What a great day!

My Son Hits Me

First, he stomps on my head.

Then I whack him in the behind.

He's faster than me so I have to chase him to get the next whack.

He threatens me too.

He thinks it's really funny to hit me.

Regretful. He gave himself a time out. I guess he felt guilty causing so much pain.

We're friends again.

See? No more bats.

Let's just enjoy the sun.

Easter 2011

We went to Grandma Rose and Grandpa Larry's house for Easter this year. They outdid themselves with decor, food, and Easter fun for James.

Grandma set up an Easter egg hunt in the front yard and James was so excited to discover each egg. It was so much fun for him.

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He got quite the haul :)

Picture Day, continued

We have a cute little boy who takes cute pictures.

We liked them, enjoyed looking at them, but we won't be purchasing the pictures. We have plenty of pictures, and probably even cuter. Really, these companies try and rip you off with their prices. It's a shame.

Picture Day

James gave me a sneak peek of his Picture Day smile! He is wearing his "fancy" shirt and pants. They are fancy because of the buttons (he usually dislikes buttons, collars, etc.) and his jeans are actual snap and zipper closure! (he usually wears elastic waist)

How fancy!

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Outside

This weekend I told myself that when James wanted to go outside, we would go outside. It was such nice weather and we needed the air. We hit the playground on Saturday morning after some errands. He looks so happy.



Later that day we played outside. James is getting quite good at t-ball! On Sunday he hit me with a ball so hard I think I might bruise. Owww.







He was even interested in his golf clubs. I do admit he wasn't as good as other years. It took him many swings to get back in the groove.





He just wouldn't get on his two-wheeler. I figured I'd get him used to pedaling and then wearing a helmet, and then maybe he'd advance up.





I thought the tree bark was pretty.



We only went inside tonight to eat. Yum.

Friday Night

I don't know what other people are doing on Friday nights, but we did all this...



Watched golf...



A satisfying dinner...

Child Labor

We are making James work. He is helping with laundry below.



He is actually very enthusiastic to do his little chores around the house. He has grabbed on to the idea of the chore chart because he knows he gets a toy. The chores go by too quickly and then it's time for another toy. I've told Jim that with our next chore chart we need to up his game. He needs to do more chores for a toy. I'm actually waiting to put a chore chart back up on the fridge until he asks for it. We need some time between toys.

Some of the "chores" he's done: clean up toys, do laundry, help with dishes, stay dry all day, use nice words/be good, pick up trash. I think we'll be adding "get dressed by himself" and use the potty by himself (he just likes us to tag along, he's pretty independent otherwise).

There's just so much to think about!

First Wedding

My friend Jolene was married on April 2nd. We went to the ceremony only at a country church in Hinckley, my hometown. James had never been to a wedding so we were curious whether he'd sit still and behave. Let me just say... there was a bribe involved so we hoped for the best. James busied himself with the bible in the church pew. He didn't stay too interested. No pictures, you know.



I kept telling James to look for the pretty lady in the white dress. When she walked by, James said, "There she is!"



Grandma Rose and Grandpa Larry came to the wedding too. Jolene was often at my house during high school and she was like one of their daughters too. Poor thing. Hahaha. So Grandma Rose helped entertain James at the church. I'm glad none of us were sick because James made up this little game of blowing. Yeah, blowing. Weird kid :)

Happy Birthday Uncle Joe!

April 1st. Happy Birthday to Uncle Joe! I'm not sure when this picture was taken- Jim sent it to me from his iPhone. I think it's funny! Bath time is definitely going a lot better.



On this day at daycare, Kaitlyn had a freak out because James almost left without a hug. She ran up behind him...



Gave him a hug....



And then shouted "Bye, Boyfriend!!!!!!!!"



I haven't been encouraging the relationship. This little girl is pretty obsessed with my son. It was cute at the beginning but I worry that she is smothering James at daycare. But maybe not. She is pretty aggressive though!

Tickle Monster

This moment was inspired by a very good book that Tia ChaCha gave to James. It came with its own tickle monster gloves but Daddy is pretty good at doing it without the gloves!

Daddy & the Playground

As nice weather and summer vacation approaches, I keep thinking of the past summers I've had with James.

Our first summer, June 2007, what a cutie!



And when I was watching Jim push James on the swings today, it reminded me of his first time at the playground. I dug up the picture and put them these side by side to see the difference in James. He's our life, our love. He makes our hearts happy!