20 posts from May 2008

The Cousins came to visit

May 30, 2008
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Yesterday Jeremy, Austin, Chance and Parker showed up at the house and Jake and Josh were THRILLED! They had such a great time playing with their cousins. I haven't seen Parker in over 3 years- boy he's grown up (surprise surprise). And Chance and Austin are both turning into nice boys- Chance in particular. He really spent time playing with Jake and Jake just followed him around like a puppy. That was fun to watch. Josh and Parker played alot and when they went home, my boys wanted them to come back. Its too bad that we don't all live closer.

Memorial Day was memorable

May 28, 2008
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Splashing at Grandma's

We had a really fun memorial day weekend. The boys woke up on Saturday morning at 6am asking "When can we go to Grandma's". They were so excited about their sleep over- we held them off until noon, but by noon they were with Grandma- and their fun began. Sprinklers, fishing, swimming, super hero party, sleeping on the floor, baking cookies- no wonder they were excited! They stayed at Grandma's for 24 hours and Johnny and I had a nice 24 hours to ourselves. We ran a few errands, relaxed a bit, then did dinner, drinks, played some games at Dave & Busters, watches a movie and SLEPT IN! Until 8AM! I felt like a queen. But we did miss the boys.

We picked them up at noon on Sunday and took them to play mini golf. They had never been to mini golf before and they had a great time. Although Jake looked more like Happy Gilmore- he kept hitting the golf ball like it was a hockey puck. They played about 26 holes and they didn't want to leave.

Monday was fun too- we went to the gym then at noon the new outdoor pool at the gym opened. That was a blast. One of Josh's friends (Jack) met us up there and we all played for over 2 hours. We played on water slides, in lazy rivers and splashing in the big pool. Its a great pool and Im sure we will be using it ALOT this summer. We came home and the kids did an hour of "quiet time" then they were back in the pool for 2 more hours. I have to say though that EVERYONE was asleep by 7pm (ASLEEP!) and they all stayed asleep until after 6am.....that was amazing. Those boys were tuckered.

So yea- we had a VERY FUN weekend!

Allowance

May 23, 2008
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Jake's starting to earn an allowance now. Last week he and I were talking and he said he wanted to buy some football stuff like a helmet and shoes and socks (I know what you're thinking- very odd football uniform right?). So I asked him how he thought he'd pay for that and he said "I dunno". So I told him that if he wanted to do some chores around the house that Id give him an allowance. So we decided that he would make his bed every day, clean up his dishes and take his clothes to the dirty clothes hamper every day. That little stinker hasn't missed one day- he gets so excited- in fact, he can barely get out of bed before he wants to make his bed. Im really proud of him. Josh on the other hand, wants nothing to do with chores- which is fine- he's not even 3 yet.

"Maddox"- Jake's only Webkinz

Now the dilemma.....how much? How much do I give Jake a week? $5 seems too high. $1 seems too low- it will take him 1/2 a year to save up for anything substantial. This morning was pay day and I doled out $3- Jake doesnt understand the concept of money yet though and wanted to go buy a Webkinz tonight at the store (with $3? HA). Johnny and I decided that maybe we would let him earn for 2 weeks, then throw in the difference so that he could go buy his new doggie. Its hard to teach a 4 year old the concept of money.

Of course, when Josh saw Jake getting paid, he wanted money too. So we made a deal- he made his bed today and yesterday and he got "1 monies" (as he put it) = $1. I doubt Josh will keep up the earning- but he has the oportunity.

These boys are growing up so fast!

Mixed up words

May 22, 2008
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There are so many words that Jake and Josh use that are not quite right, but that I find so endearing and I hate to correct them because its just so darn cute! When I was a kid and my baby cousin JD was 2 or 3, he would always say "Lellow" for yellow. That one always stuck with me for some reason and I always thought it was cute. Well now I have 2 boys that call the color yellow "Lellow". Here are a few more of my favorites:

Josh:

STUNK = Skunk

PORCYPINE = Porcupine

DR. WOOBIN = Dr. Rubin

POON = Spoon (as in Big Ole Poon of Peanut Butter)

Jake:

BESSERT = Dessert

INDIBISIBLE = Indivisible

MS. CAFFEY = Ms. Cathy

One more thing that I find so funny. Josh really gets going with his Texas Twang. He almost always elongates the last word of a sentance. He'll say "Where is iiiiii-t", "I want to go th-ay-re", "Thats not f-ay-re", "Look at my wh-eee-el". I think its so cute. Im just not sure where it comes from. Johnny doesnt talk with a twang- and neitehr do I. We think maybe he inherited it from his Grandpa Jerry. If Josh starts calling a gazebo a GABEEZO then I know for sure he is channeling Jerry.

My Mother-In-Law is so smart!

May 21, 2008
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The Superheroes get an Invite!

The boys got this in the mail yesterday. They just love getting mail and Johnny and I hadn't told them yet of the plan for them to spend the night at Grandma's on Saturday. So when I read this invitation to them, they started jumping up and down and screaming and asking how many more school days until they could go to Grandma's house. As soon as Daddy walked in the door, Jake said "We're gonna eat ICE CREAM" and Josh said "AND SLEEP ON THE FLOOR!". Do you think they were excited? NAAAAHH!

But seriously, Norma is so smart and so thoughtful. I mean- who thinks to do stuff like this! It meant so much to the kids (and to me) that she took the time and made an invite, and dropped it in the mail to them. So sweet.....and she is ALWAYS doing things like this. She made my Mum a really great powerpoint presentation for her birthday. She just made me a collage of the year in review in a frame. For Jake's birthday, she created a Spider-man book that was all personalized to Jake and a Looney Tunes book all personalized to Josh. I (and the kids) am so lucky to have this woman in my life.

Norma- We love you so much! Thank you for ALL that you do for us.....I couldn't ask for a better Mother In Law!

My son, the collector

May 20, 2008
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Presents for Mummy

Jake is such a sweetie. He is always looking for things to give me that he thinks I might like. He draws pictures for me, he picks Dandelions and dried leaves for me. He got a berry from a holly bush the other day. Today when we got to school he said "Mummy- I forgot to give you this yesterday" and he handed me a broken crayon and a piece of concrete. He told me he wanted me to put it on the counter and it was only for me. He is so sweet. He reminds me on my brother actually- Ron used to bring home a million things for Mum. I remember him bringing a whole tree home with him- thinking it was just perfect for mum......Im guessing that ended in the trash- since it wouldnt fit in Mum's cedar chest of keepsakes.

So its sweet- Im so happy that Jake thinks so much of me to find little things that he can bring home for me. He is a tender hearted kid. Im a lucky lucky Mummy.

Bend it Like Beckham....

May 19, 2008
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"Becks" in motion

We took the boys to see their first soccer game and it was a HUGE hit. FC Dallas plays just down the street from us and they were playing against the LA Galaxy, which is David Beckham's team. Needless to say, the game was sold out but that just added to the fun of it all. We got great seats- 2nd row behind the goal (thanks Johnny!) and it happen to be the goal that all the scoring was done in. The first half the LA Galaxy scored 4 goals (what was it a hockey game?) and the 2nd half, FC Dallas scored 1 goal- so it was exciting, even though we did lose.

But I have to say that it was really thrilling to watch David Beckham play. He is a beautiful man to begin with and the way he moves and the precision that he kicks with is truly something to see. Im not a huge soccer fan- Im not- but Im so glad I got to see him play once in my life. He is a legend.

The boys LOVED the game....they were so excited about being there. They had been asking since they woke up at 6am if it was time to go yet. They sat right in their seats for 2 halves and intermission and never complained once. Once we got home they both played soccer for an hour straight (with beach balls) and this morning they both wanted to wear soccer shirts and shorts. I guess we'll have to look into going back.

The Picketts posing with David Beckham

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Uncle Ron!

May 16, 2008
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Jake and Uncle Ron a Pettrie Island

WE LOVE YOU and cannot wait to see you and Uncle Muffin again soon......can we go to the beach again? How about the park? Will you both come with us to the Children's Museum? Hope you have a great birthday long weekend!

Love your Nephews - Jake and Josh!

The "I Love My Mommy" Song

May 15, 2008
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Jake's rendition of "I love my Mommy"

This is Jake singing the "I Love My Mommy" song.....it's a hit in my eyes!

They practiced this song at school for Mother's day and he has sang it a time or two for me. It goes:

I love my Mommy Oh yes I do

When she's not with me Im BLUE!

I love my Mommy yes I do

How can you go wrong with lyrics like that!

Dr. Rubin- the dentist.....

May 14, 2008
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So today was check up day for both Jake and Josh. Josh had never been to the dentist before but had heard Jake talk about Dr. Rubin non stop for 6 months now (since the last check up). So this morning when I mentioned that we were going to the dentist there were cheers and laughing and 2 very excited little boys to say the least. In fact, for over an hour I had to listen to Jake ask "Is it time to leave yet?"

So we got there and they are so excited. Jake asked "These nurses don't give you shots do they?" (I guess the last round of shots at the pediatrician left an impression). So the hygienist came to get us and the first thing out of Josh's mouth was "I love you!"....She was smitten! My little charmer at work! So she took them both back and 20 minutes later the hygienist came to get me and told me that they both did amazing and that they were the sweetest little guys. Josh has great brushing habits and Jake got X-Rays taken with no issues they were concerned about. Dr. Rubin thought we were doing a great job with brushing, so I was way happy to hear that. Then Josh patted Dr. Rubin on the arm and said "I love you Dr. Rubin!"....Im beginning to think Josh uses that on everyone!

So thats it for another 6 months. I wish I got as excited to see my dentist. Maybe I should start going to see Dr. Rubin!