Sayings at 3

If he can't remember the answer and you ask him a question, he says "hmm..you tell it." 

He likes to recognize your favorite things and act like a "buddy" and say in a silly voice "that's your favorite!" 

"Oh, mommy likes water. That's her favorite!" 

He likes to be a part of the conversation and will quietly listen to your conversation with someone and then repeat it and start "fake laughing" like he is on a TV sitcom. (Headed tilted back and air laughing) 

He reminds Daddy to give Mommy a hug, kiss, and "ugga mugga" (Daniel Tiger rubs noses with his parents (Ugga Mugga)) when he leaves for work. He will correct you if you do it wrong..."stand up and touch bellies to hug." Such a matchmaker.  ;-)

When he demands something instead of asking nicely, I will ask him to "try again and ask me nicely." Then, he proceeds to use a high squeaky voice and says "Please may I..." while he shrugs his shoulders up to his ears and holds his hands by his chin. It makes me laugh inside each time.

When he wanted ice cream tonight, he told Daddy in the car, "Daddy, you want us to go to Dairy Queen and bring you ice cream to work?? You like that!" (He was genuinely was thinking of Daddy, but also thinking he would score some too.) We share, right?!? 

Watch out if you are riding in the car with him. He is the seat belt police.

He corrected BeBe when she said "Scrumpious" because he thought that was a bad word. He said "BeBe, we say "Oh, Boy!" I had to let him know that word was okay and explained to him what it meant.

Lastly, Ben was talking about watching Hell's Kitchen to me. Jack repeated it. I said, Daddy did you say "Help's Kitchen" where they help each other in the kitchen? He went along with it. Now, if it is brought up Jack says Help's Kitchen with great annunciation. 

Happy Birthday

My little guy is three today!!! Happy Birthday to my sweet little boy!!

Note from a parent on the street

Your Saturday night jams coming out of your car parked in your driveway are not favored when my son is trying to go to sleep. It was a rough night last night and he really needs his sleep.

Plus, the repetitive beat is quite annoying...

Thanks, your neighbor that wants to throw something at your car stereo. 

2 hours later

Um, I think messing with his schedule by 30 minutes was a bad idea. He cried, screamed, fought a good fight. However, he finally gave it up and went to sleep 2 hours after my post.

I guess getting something done before bedtime wasn't in my plans.

I sure do hope he is in a good mood tomorrow. We had a lot of fun things planned to do with grandparents.

Now, to try and get somethings done before my brain and body crash……….

Early bedtime

He hardly had a nap today, so we were winding down early this evening. Through the yawns and rubbing of eyes, this is how our conversation went down....

 I said, "Don't get up until the sun comes up..." He said, "mommy, it is not dark outside!!!"

Darn it. :-/

We have to tell him that because if not, he will come popping in our room at 6am. If he can look outside around 7 and see it coming up, then he can join us for morning snuggles. I need to buy one of those clocks for kids. :-)

Less than a week

In less than a week, my son will be turning 3!!! What?!??

Cleaning spree

I washed 3 loads of laundry, cleaned out the laundry room, vacuumed, lined a new piece of furniture with contact paper, put our dinner in the crockpot, and I am currently cleaning out another box of crap that we have been moving around for 8 years. While my boys went to the library and ran errands, I got a lot done! YES!

I think I will play outside with my boy this afternoon and relax.

Beautiful Day

We went to a Stay-at-home Playdate at the park this morning. Jack had a great time, even though he wanted me to join in the fun instead of playing with his new friends. I enjoyed meeting and hanging out with other moms. All the children were boys except for one girl.
However, Jack is now so pumped from playing this morning, he doesn't want to take a nap. I hope he crashes in a few minutes.

After "nap" we will most likely be outside the rest of the day. I can't image being indoors on this gorgeous day!

My Birthday hubby

Sadly, my hubs has to work on his Birthday tomorrow. We will be celebrating by having biscuits and opening presents. Then, we will be going out for a quick dinner before he heads into work again for the night.

I was asking if I would bring him up a special treat and come and see him at his work. We are thrilled to spoil my man on his special day! I just wish we could snatch him up and celebrate at home. There will be lots of celebrating starting on Wednesday!

For now, lots of handmade signs and Facebook posts to share with him how much we love him!

Consignment Sale Preparation

It will be worth it, but right now, I am slightly overwhelmed by all the preparation in selling our kid's clothes.

Making my second trip to Wal-mart today to buy different hangers.

Charleston

Dinner Reservations made, couples massage booked, meetup with friends planned, and other stops planned. I am ready for our babymoon in a few weeks! 

However, we have 3 baby showers, a surprise bday party, and my son's bday party all before that babymoon. I will be dreaming about all that relaxation time! I love parties, but I love traveling too! 

Bring it on, Charleston!!!!

Callaway Gardens

We want to go see some butterflies, so we decided to go to Callaway Gardens. 

I love having an annual pass so we can go on a spontaneous trip anytime we want. 

Beautiful day with my beautiful family.

Explosion of clothes

We just pulled down Jackson's baby clothes out of the attic. We didn't realize how many boxes of clothes were up there…….8 Rubbermaid boxes! We are so blessed! We find out this week what baby number 2 will be…..either way, we are grateful!

If it is a boy, we have all the clothes we need. If it is a girl, we have a lot of clothes to consign to buy girl clothes!

Now, if you will excuse me, I am about to go on memory lane. Sigh….

Printing Invitations

I am printing invitations that I made for my son's 3rd birthday! Where did the time go? Time, please slow down.