Naughty Monkey

Jackson is all over the place these days and one of his favorite daily rituals has become climbing up to the bathtub and turning the water on and off and on and off. He thinks it is a lot of fun and we think its pretty funny too, but it sure wastes water so we are trying to keep him away from it. I found a walk behind toy not too long ago and he feels like such a big boy pushing it around. He even has figured out when he bumps into furniture that he must back it up and turn it in another direction. It wont be long and I think he will be walking. Lately Gabriel has been really good playing with him and helping me entertain him while I do chores around the house. Its obvious that Jackson is starting to watch his big brothers every move and likes to follow him around.

Sleepless in KC

John and I have decided that it is time to quit getting up 2-3 times a night to give this little stinker"a bottle. He is big enough and surely eats enough that he should be able to sleep thru the night right? We are on day 5 of the big change. The first night he cried for 1 1/2 hours which was heart breaking. The next few it was about 30 minutes but last night it was only about 5 minutes. He is crawling all over the house getting into everything possible. He thinks being told "NO" in your most stern voice is a real hoot, and will just laugh it off and continue on with his mischievous plan. He is lucky he is so darn handsome!!

Trick or Treat

Our nieces Abby and Ryliegh .. A witch and her black cat

Death Rider (A skeleton biker) and spiderman
Gabe and Connor who lives across the street.

Jackson got these silly glasses in his treat bag and of course we had to hold his arms down to get a picture of him in them..

We tried talking Gabe into being Scoobis sidekick Shaggy but he wouldnt have it. For the first time he actually wanted to dress as something scary.

Jackson was such a cute Scooby Doo, but he could not stand the hat part of course.

Wordless Wednesday

Dear Gabriel

Eight years ago there was a full moon on Friday the 13th when I went into labor with you. It was 23 hours later before you made it into this world. I didn't think I was going to live through the pain! When you finally were born you took my breath away and every now and then you still do.

You are an amazing little boy who isn't so little anymore. Some of the many many reasons that I love you so very much

because you love to snuggle with me every night.

because of the way that you say "mama".

you are so honest, you just can not bring yourself to lie to me....at least not yet..and i hope never.

you are not a bully and you are aware of others feelings.

you have the ability to adapt to all different types of kids and fit in with them all.

you love animals and want to care for them.

you love all of your family and want spend time with them.

you love all sports and I enjoy immensely watching you play them all.

your smile.

your big brown eyes.

the way your voice sounds on the telephone.

because you are such a good brother to Jackson.

because you are still so attached to your "blankie"

because you remember the things that I can not.

because you are so forgiving of me and my mistakes.

Happy Birthday Gabriel.. I love you with everything that I am. I will always try to be the best mother to you that I know how. Everyday with you is a gift.

Tagged

I have been tagged by a fellow friend/blogger Beth. Here are the rules List 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions/collections, and 3 facts about yourself.
Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names.
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Joys

1. My family of course. My boys at home and all of the family members who have helped raise me and those who I have grown up with. I love them all dearly.
2. I love to cook! I wish that I could spend a lot more money at the grocery store to make all the recipes in my cooking magazines.
3. Good music.

Fears

1. Freak accidents! The horrible accidents that roll thru my mind. Example: A bumble bee stinging me right in the eyeball. Driving down the highway at 75mph and the car in front of me slamming on its breaks. Falling down stairs and not being able to catch myself and hitting every stair with my face.. I know.. I know... I am a mess but I cant help it...
2. Cancer.
3. Losing my children to sickness, kidnapper, ............wives...just kidding

Goals

1. Get to church more.
2. Lose 30 lbs before next summer. I want to wear a bikini again!!
3. Get a emergency fund built back up. Drained that puppy this year.

Obsessions/Collections

1. I am currently obsessed with CNN for about 2 hours each evening. I watch Glenn Beck everyday. He seems to be a good guy who has educated me a great deal in the last few months. Then I watch Nancy Grace.. I think she is a down right bitch but I also kind of find it amusing. Anyways. I absolutely can not get enough of the Casey(killer) Anthony story. I know she did it. It amazes me that cant keep her in prison
2. Coffee.. Didn't ever think I would be addicted but I sure am.
3. I obsess about the amount of time I spend cleaning and doing laundry..therefore I wish I had someone to clean house!

Facts

1. I have a pet peeve..saying "bless you" when someone sneezes is mandatory at our house. I believe its just something my grandmother instilled in me.
2. I am planning to have my own garden next year. I want to grow onions, squash, zucchini, tomatoes and peppers...
3. One day I will hire someone to clean my house!