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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Twinkle, Twinkle!
Declan can tell us about his day, sings songs, say his ABC's and counts to ten, knows some of his colors and has gone in the potty twice! WTH?! Who's child is this?! He is incredible...or maybe this is typical?! He is not even two and we certainly have not taught him all of this! He is a sponge! Where did our little baby go?! Lots of mixed feelings going on here. Still has his tantrums, but realizes there are consequences, so that is wonderful. Love this age! He is so much fun. I love how he can point things out and have a mini conversation with us. Still not pushing the potty training thing, but one of the sweetest people I work with and friend, specially ordered Yo Gabba Gabba underwear for him and she gave them to me today! How sweet is that?! I can't picture my baby boy in undies, but we will try this summer (promise TP)...maybe. I hope you can hear the video, This is just one of the songs he sings. It is precious! He does not like to perform for the camera :-)
Memorial Day Weekend!
We kept Declan very busy over the Memorial Day weekend and I think he is still recovering. Jason has been home this week and it has been so great to have him here. He is such a great Dad! We went to my parent's house for dinner on Sunday. They had a slip and slide set up for the kids. Declan LOVED it...O, G, and K, not so much. Declan also had the best time squirting everyone with the hose. I love how when we pulled up to my parent's house that my niesce and nephews ran out to greet Declan and they were so excited to see each other. Their faces were priceless. I love how close they are! We had fun outside and a great cookout! Such a nice, long weekend. Unfortunately I had to go back to school...Tuesday, Wednesday...and tomorrow. Gotta love those snow make up days! Blah! Don't get me started.
Dada giving Declan a little help!
Big smile!
That was fun!
I love this picture of my precious niece! LOVE her!
Jason even got in on the fun! No he is not wearing a shirt...he gets that dark. So jealous!
Declan and Owen!
His shirt says it all! Hello summer vacay!!!
Laughing with Uncle Peter...it has taken him 2 years, but he loves him!!!
WORN OUT!!!
I'm ready for ESY and looking forward to work, but also looking forward to extra time this summer with The DEW and Jason. I LOVE what I do and make REALLY good money in the summer, so it is a win, win for me! It is a crazy summer schedule, but I will still have plenty of time to spend with Declan and I can't wait!
Happy Bday, Al!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Summertime In The City
I absolutely love living in the city, but it can be very different from the suburbs. We live in midtown on a very busy street and not in a neighborhood. Therefore we miss out on certain things like a pool. So we make the most of it and have fun stuff outside to keep our very energetic toddler entertained. We hope to join a pool down here this summer, but if not for some reason, watch out my friends (you know who you are) we will be tagging along with you! Get ready for a lot of play dates this summer! For now we love it here and the pros out weigh the cons at the moment. Declan seems to be happy and of course that is what is most important us :-)
Jason was home this weekend and it was so nice to not have any plans and be a family. This is my busy time of year with the school year coming to an end and ESY starting up, so it is nice to have Jason here to help...plus I miss him so much when he is gone!
We went to a wedding for a wonderful friend of ours in Savannah last weekend. It was so nice to spend the weekend with Jason and have some adult time. He was working out of town in Brunswick, so I flew into Jacksonville and we headed to Savannah. The wedding was BEAUTIFUL and we got to spend some time with great friends. Kendra and Bryan let me ride back to Atlanta with them while Jason headed back to Brunswick. It was very much appreciated and I love spending time with my BFF and catching up! Love her!
My parents kept Declan and he was not even excited when I picked him up Sunday evening. Would not leave my Mom's side. Really?! My feelings were a little hurt at first. Then I realized how lucky he is and we are that he gets to spend that time with my parents. We did not worry about him for one second while we were gone. My mom would send pictures and give us updates and it was very sweet. Thank God for such wonderful parents!!!
Our new best friend :-)
Love this one of my boys
Bubbles!
He LOVES chalk!
Chewing on foam that he is not supposed to have in his mouth...of course he thinks it is funny!
Kind of a random all over the place post, but would you expect anything else from me?! Ha Ha!
Jason was home this weekend and it was so nice to not have any plans and be a family. This is my busy time of year with the school year coming to an end and ESY starting up, so it is nice to have Jason here to help...plus I miss him so much when he is gone!
We went to a wedding for a wonderful friend of ours in Savannah last weekend. It was so nice to spend the weekend with Jason and have some adult time. He was working out of town in Brunswick, so I flew into Jacksonville and we headed to Savannah. The wedding was BEAUTIFUL and we got to spend some time with great friends. Kendra and Bryan let me ride back to Atlanta with them while Jason headed back to Brunswick. It was very much appreciated and I love spending time with my BFF and catching up! Love her!
My parents kept Declan and he was not even excited when I picked him up Sunday evening. Would not leave my Mom's side. Really?! My feelings were a little hurt at first. Then I realized how lucky he is and we are that he gets to spend that time with my parents. We did not worry about him for one second while we were gone. My mom would send pictures and give us updates and it was very sweet. Thank God for such wonderful parents!!!
Having a chat. Too cute!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Almost 2?!
What the ....?! Declan will be 21 months this week! How did this happen?! Let me just tell you...our little boy is FULL of personality. He is having conversations with us and speaking in sentences. He actually tells me what he did at "school" when I pick him up. It is crazy how talkative and smart he is. I'm absolutely amazed by him and the things that he says and does! He is also very polite which makes me very happy...he gets that from his Dad, the southern gentleman.
Overall we have a very sweet little boy, but boy does he know how to throw a tantrum! Wow! He used to wear a shirt that I bought him that said "my way or the highway." Ha...I must have been able to predict the future. Declan definitely likes to have what he wants when he wants it and is not afraid to tell you that. Apparently this is "typical" of an almost two year old??? Or maybe we just have a very strong willed child? Only time will tell. We have also started potty training. Not so much ready for that either...see picture below. I freaking have potty trained so many of my students, but have a feeling Declan will be the most difficult of them all. He is just not ready and I need to realize it.
I have spent the better half of my life teaching students, working with all different types of children, studied all about children in college and let me tell you...I am a damn good teacher. I know all of the right things to do...in the classroom. I am a way better teacher (and if you are an educator...especially a special educator than you know what I'm talking about) than I am a Mom. Definitely the hardest job ever, but also the best one! I love our little boy more than words!!! I could just eat him up!
Yes...that is poop. "Uh oh, Mommy...make a mess...so sorry"
mmmm
Yep. Standing in the chair after I asked him not to.
Looking at me like "What are you gonna do?" "I'm still standing."
His favorite thing to do EVERYDAY...rain or shine.
We have the best time outside together :-)
Overall we have a very sweet little boy, but boy does he know how to throw a tantrum! Wow! He used to wear a shirt that I bought him that said "my way or the highway." Ha...I must have been able to predict the future. Declan definitely likes to have what he wants when he wants it and is not afraid to tell you that. Apparently this is "typical" of an almost two year old??? Or maybe we just have a very strong willed child? Only time will tell. We have also started potty training. Not so much ready for that either...see picture below. I freaking have potty trained so many of my students, but have a feeling Declan will be the most difficult of them all. He is just not ready and I need to realize it.
I have spent the better half of my life teaching students, working with all different types of children, studied all about children in college and let me tell you...I am a damn good teacher. I know all of the right things to do...in the classroom. I am a way better teacher (and if you are an educator...especially a special educator than you know what I'm talking about) than I am a Mom. Definitely the hardest job ever, but also the best one! I love our little boy more than words!!! I could just eat him up!
Happy Mother's Day!
I had a nice Mother's Day with my boys. They gave me the sweetest card and made me a wonderful breakfast and wait for it... I did not have to clean up. If you know my husband then you know that is a Christmas Miracle. I still love you, Honey :-) The rest of my family was out of town and Jason had to leave yesterday to go back out of town. I was missing everyone, but Declan kept me busy as usual.
If you keep up with this blog you know what an amazing Mother I have. Hands down, she is the BEST. Nope...your mom does not even hold a candle to her. My mom is better than your mom! Just kidding. I am very lucky to have such an incredible mom and honestly have NO idea what I would do without her. I want to be just like her when I grow up :-) I love you, Mom and appreciate you so much!!!
If you keep up with this blog you know what an amazing Mother I have. Hands down, she is the BEST. Nope...your mom does not even hold a candle to her. My mom is better than your mom! Just kidding. I am very lucky to have such an incredible mom and honestly have NO idea what I would do without her. I want to be just like her when I grow up :-) I love you, Mom and appreciate you so much!!!
Congrats Uncle Chris and Aunt Lauren!
It has been awhile since I have blogged. Shame on me! Jason is back to traveling and I have been slammed with The DEW and wrapping up the end of the year and starting summer school. Phew! Not tyring to sound like "Mary Martyr," just busy. Don't worry...our lives have not been that eventful so you haven't missed anything. Ha ha!
We went to a housewarming party last weekend for Chris and Lauren. They just bought a house in Sugar Hill and it is absolutely perfect for them and BEAUTIFUL! I am so proud of them and so happy for them. My sweet brother-in-law did however over serve me. I hate it when he does that! We have the best time with Chris and Lauren and can't wait to have Declan have a spend the night at their new home. Hint hint!
Showing Aaron and Amy "Thomas."
Lauren, Amy, and me
Crazy Uncle Chris will do anything to make his nephew laugh :-)
Brothers...and look nothing alike, but both very handsome :-)
Just hanging out....
We went to a housewarming party last weekend for Chris and Lauren. They just bought a house in Sugar Hill and it is absolutely perfect for them and BEAUTIFUL! I am so proud of them and so happy for them. My sweet brother-in-law did however over serve me. I hate it when he does that! We have the best time with Chris and Lauren and can't wait to have Declan have a spend the night at their new home. Hint hint!
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