Tool Belt

Watch DOGS

Gabe's school is participates in a National Program called WATCH DOGS (Dads of Great Students) It focuses on the prevention of violence in our schools by using positive influence of fathers and father figures for the 2 purposes 1) to provide an unobtrusive presence int he schools and 2) to be a positive and active role model for students at their school. John is at Gabe's school today. He is essentially being an extra set of eyes and ears and helping with a sense of security of the school by making sure everything is locked up and helping teachers throughout the school.. Gabe really really wanted him to sign up and who can say no to this face. John has been busy and called me once while walking the perimeter of the outside of the building. He was able to eat lunch with Gabe and his best buds and John says Gabe seems very excited and proud to have him there. So Thank you again John for loving our boy and being his wonderful Dad... xoxo to you both!

Double Digits

Dear Gabriel,

I can not believe I have a 10 year old son! You are getting so big and its exciting to see you grow into such a wonderful young man. Its also a little bit scary that you are getting so close to being in high school and then leaving the nest one day. You are my first born bird and no one could ever replace you. You are an absolute treasure in our family and we are all so very proud of you.

YOU are so Smart!!

YOU are so kind and thoughtful

YOUR big brown eyes melt my heart

YOU are an amazing big brother

I love to watch you play football, basketball, and baseball. LOOK OUT Gardner!

I love that you think I'm the best cook

I love that you always tell me you love me when you leave the house or hang up the phone

I love that you make friends easily and are a friend to everyone

I am thankful you are forgiving of my mistakes, you have made me a better person from the day I had you.

I love to hear "MOMMA"



I will always be available and accepting of you as long as I live. I trust you Gabriel, and I hope you will always trust me.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY

I love you unconditionally

MOMMA

Coffee Water

This morning Jack woke up in a rotten mood. He fussed over the clothes I picked out for him and fussed over the episode of Dora the Explorer that was on. He wanted the "Dora Ice Cream Truck" whatever that is...who knows..He fussed over the blanket he wanted from his collection and wanted a particular two different ones. He was an all around pocket of sunshine this morning I would say. NOT... but after he got settled down he came into the bathroom where I putting on my makeup and said "come mere mom" and so I followed him into the kitchen and he points to the trash can and tells me it was yucky.. Low and behold he had taken the trash out to garage and put a new bag in the can perfectly.. He was beaming and very proud of himself. I gave him a squeeze and told him how proud of him I was..Then he wanted his coffee water which led to another meltdown because he wants to pour it himself. His thing in the morning when I make my coffee is he wants coffee water...He likes for me to fill up one of my to go coffee cups with water and then add a dash of coffee..then he sips on it and sighs "good coffee water mom".
Gabe started football practice last night and has his first game next weekend. Coach wants to get 3 practices in before then and also asked John to help by being an assistant coach. He agreed to it and hopefully nothing happens at work to keep him from being part of the team because Gabe was pretty happy he was going to help coach. Next weekend we are going to celebrate Gabe's birthday which is actually the 14th by having 3 boys spend the night. We will take them bowling and then bring them back for a sleepover where I imagine they will stay up too late playing video games. On his actual birthday he wants Grandpa to make chicken n dumplings so he is going to call this evening and put in that request. Its hard to believe he is going to be 10 years old! Sure makes me feel old..........

Buzz

Someone got a new haircut

To the Sea Tour

Ok so its finally here. yeah!! Tonight is the concert. It will the 5th time Ive seen him but we are taking Gabriel to it tonight. It will be his first concert and I can't imagine a better person to take him see. He is pretty excited and I just wish it wasn't a school night but sometimes you have to bend the rules to make some great memories.. He has been listening to Jack since he was a baby and he even took his ukulele to daycare when he was 4 and sang a Jack song. Too stinking cute!

p.s.Thanks Mom for the tickets , couldn't think of a better gift, we love you .

Here is some lyrics from a sweet little song he wrote on his latest album To the Sea. Im pretty sure its for his new baby girl. Awww...

Hey, little girl You might not know this song This is not the kind of song That you can sing along to But hey, little girl Maybe some day At least that's what all The good people will say Hey, little girl Look what you've done You've gone and stole my heart And made it your own You've stole my heart And made it your own Hey, little girl Black and white and right and wrong Only live inside a song I will sing to you You don't ever have to feel lonely You will never lose any tears You don't have to feel any sadness When you look back on the years How can I look you in the eyes, And tell you such big lies? The best I can do is try to show you How to love with no fear My little girl You've gone and stole my heart And made it your own You've stole my heart And made it your own