Saturday, March 21, 2009

Spring Brak day 6

So we did not make it to old city park. I can say with all honesty that we did not make it out of our PJ's until 4:30 pm. Instead we did nothing at all. Alex's request. The boys played outside but that was about it. At 4:30, Alex and I scrambled to get dressed because we had a play to go to. We saw Peter Rabbit at the DCT. Sweet aunt Alicia got us the tickets. We went with another mother and son. We went to dinner beforehand and afterwards we went to their house where the boys rough housed and we had a nice chat. It was nice to talk to someone over the age of 6. Not that I don't love talking to Allen but it was nice all in the same. However it was a late night and everyone is having trouble getting going and Alex has soccer. I will try and post pictures later today. We are gong to hang out and start thinking about school.(sigh)

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Spring Break day2,3,4, and 5

So I have gotten a little behind. Day 2- We went to the Wiggles Play center in Frisco. We went with Alex's best bud Ford. We had a good time but I thought that it was not worth the price. Maybe if Jake was as big of a wiggles fan as Alex was but I am not even sure than. Jake spent most of his time in a toy car (big surprise, not) and Alex in the slides/ jump house.
Somewhere around this time I got sick. So Day 3 and 4 were spent at home. My sweet hubby took the boys to the park and rough housed with the boys as soon as he got home. Today, we went to the science place. Alex LOVED it. Jake liked it. Alex loved the children's area where he could play dress up and make up stories in his head. Jake just wanted to drive the firetruck. The other big hit was the huge nose that sneezed. Jake thought that was the bomb and did not want to leave. Alex also, liked the Dino digger area, he pretended to be Indiana Jones. Outside, we walked the trails and Alex rode in the boats. Jake showed his temper because he was not able to ride in the boat. Poor guy. All in all a great day. Tomorrow, we may head to Old City park.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Spring Break day 1

OK, so spring break officially started at 3:00 on Friday but Mr. Alex had other plans. He came down with croup. I did not think 6 years old could get it but my kids have always been original. So yesterday was counted as a rest day. Even through we did have one major milestone. Jake is sleeping in a big boy bed( crib with the rail taken off). He chose by himself Mo Mo ( Elmo) sheet set. Alex's was the wiggles and I mean everything the wiggles! He proudly slept in his bed all night but has not ( thank goodness) figured out that he can get out of it by himself. So today we went to the Fort Worth zoo. Another milestone for Jake ( his first trip). We had a wonderful time. Alex's favorite part was the snakes(yuck) and the gorilla. Jake loved the jaguar and the bear. He was terrified of the gorilla and elephant. Go figure! All and All it was a great trip. Tomorrow, we are off to the Wiggle World in Plano with Alex's best bud Ford and his little sister Mason.

Friday, March 6, 2009

The things they say




It never seems to amaze me the things Alex seems to come up with. Since the time he started talking, ( at 12 months, yes he takes after me) he has kept us laughing. You never know what is going to come out of his mouth. Here are a few of our favorite "Alexism"




  • Mom, he really likes me to hold him down! I promise, really.


  • When praying with Daddy" and God, you have a good day, OK"


  • Oh, by the way I think I changed my color at school but the teacher forgot so that doesn't count right, Mom!


  • I know , I know I am in big trouble mister. ( I think I need to come up with line since he is know using it on himself"


  • Mom, I was never that naughty when I was a baby right.
  • Isn't that wicked Mom! ( we have no idea where he learned that word but it is one of his favorites right now)


I have decided that poor Jake is not talking that much because he can not fit a word in between me and his bother. However, the things he does say are just as funny as Alex. This week I picked Jake up first and poor Jake thought we were leaving Alex at the daycare. All the way out to car, Jake kept turning around and yelling "Bubba". When we got to the car, he stopped dead in his tracks and looked at me with those big blues and said "Mama, Bubba!!" I sat the in parking lot trying to explain to a 20 month old that I was not forgetting his brother. That brother was at soccer practice. He looked at me with a serious face and said "oh, boy! Ball" He does not say much but he does know how to make us laugh! I am including a few pictures of Jake in part of his new uniform( yes, I said uniform) that he has to wear to school. If you think this is pretty silly I would have to agree with you. His uniform is a white shirt with the school logo and blue pants. We have not be able to locate blue dress pants in 12 month size so he has been wearing jeans. I must admit he looks really cute. But $25 for a shirt that is white is a little silly. Oh well such is life.