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The other night, I was woken from a dead sleep by a loud crashing noise in the house! It scared the daylights out of me. Now, I'm not normally a scaredy cat, but something got into me this time. It was midnight and I wanted to go back to sleep, but I just couldn't do it! I could NOT calm down! So...I called the police!
Yep...I had the police come to my house in the middle of the night and walk through it to make sure no one was hiding in any of the closets! Guess what...no one was hiding in any of the closets or anywhere else! But...I never found the culprit!
The next morning, when I walked into the shower...there it was! My razor, which is supposed to be suction cupped to the wall, was lying in the floor of the shower! Bet that made a pretty loud bang when it hit, huh?
Thursday, September 11, 2008
"I'm going up!"
Tuesday morning, Gary was talking to Mitch about what all they would do this weekend. Gary told him they would watch a movie and they would play Madden on Playstation. Then he said, "You're going down!" Mitch, very logically, said, "Nuh-uh! I'm going UP!" Gotta love it! I don't think he quite got the trash talking!
While we're on the subject of Mitch "funnies". He's had me amazed and amused all week! So I thought I would share some of the "funnies" with all of you.
The other day at Target, we went by a display of I-Pods. Mitch pitched an all out screaming fit saying, "I want an I-Pod!" Apparently, the people around us found this type of fit to be amusing. They all cracked up laughing at a 3-year screaming for an I-Pod! Later, I was talking to someone on the phone about it and he heard me tell them that Fisher Price makes an MP3 player for kids. What does Mitch have to say about that? "No Mom. I want and I-Pod Touch!" Of course he does...that's what Jack has! So, I fell back on the old standby..."Honey, you have to be 13 to have one of those...It's the rule."
Yesterday, Mitch was playing with his toys in the office floor while I worked on the computer. He was totally in his own little world talking to his toys. Then I hear him say "123-4567". Actually, he said 7 other completely different numbers that just so happen to be Gary's phone number! What???! When did my 3 year old learn his Daddy's phone number? He had no idea that was what it was, but I was still impressed!
While we're on the subject of Mitch "funnies". He's had me amazed and amused all week! So I thought I would share some of the "funnies" with all of you.
The other day at Target, we went by a display of I-Pods. Mitch pitched an all out screaming fit saying, "I want an I-Pod!" Apparently, the people around us found this type of fit to be amusing. They all cracked up laughing at a 3-year screaming for an I-Pod! Later, I was talking to someone on the phone about it and he heard me tell them that Fisher Price makes an MP3 player for kids. What does Mitch have to say about that? "No Mom. I want and I-Pod Touch!" Of course he does...that's what Jack has! So, I fell back on the old standby..."Honey, you have to be 13 to have one of those...It's the rule."
Yesterday, Mitch was playing with his toys in the office floor while I worked on the computer. He was totally in his own little world talking to his toys. Then I hear him say "123-4567". Actually, he said 7 other completely different numbers that just so happen to be Gary's phone number! What???! When did my 3 year old learn his Daddy's phone number? He had no idea that was what it was, but I was still impressed!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
10 Months!
I'm a few days late (5 to be exact) with Jake's 10 month update, but better late than never!
Jake is still growing like a weed! I am always amazed at just how big he his...and I mean tall! Everywhere we go, someone comments on his red hair and his size... Of course, with me being a 5'3" blonde, they all ask if his Daddy is a tall red head, and leave me to say "No, but my brother is." Needless to say, that can get a few funny looks! Now that I think of it, I think I'll just start saying "Yes". They'll never know the difference. :)
Jake started Mother's Day Out this month, and he seems to like it. He is only going 1 day a week, but it is a nice break. (By the way, it's amazing how quickly I can run into a store with no kids!) He is always playing happily when I get there to pick him up.
Lucky for me, he is still happy for short periods of time in the doorway jumper. He still swings in it instead of jumping, though. His favorite place to be is in the playroom with all of the toys. He entertains himself very well when there are toys for him to play with. He especially likes cars and trucks. He crawls around with Mitch's cars all the time. Yesterday, he actually learned how to work one of them that you pull back and let go. It went sailing across the room and he was so pleased with himself!
He is finally crawling like a normal person. He still reverts to the army crawl every now and then, but it's not all the time any more. I have to admit, I kind of miss the army crawl! He is also pulling up on everything now. He has been pulling up for a while, but only every now and then....not anymore....every time he can, he stands up!
So far I have been spared the stairs. I posted a while back that he had gotten on the first step and I thought that was going to be the beginning of the end, but he's not any interest again. He just like to stand up and hold on to them. I'm sure by the next update, it will be a whole different story. But for now, we're safe!
I love when I go in to get him out of his crib. Instead of standing up holding onto the rail like most kids do...He sits with his legs between the slats and holds onto the slats with each hand. He looks like he's stuck in jail. It is soooo funny!
He has officially said his first word. Are you ready for it? "Ma Ma" Yeah!!!! He says it on demand, and today when he woke up from his nap he actually called for me! Can you believe it? That's about all he has managed to say, but we are working on "Bye Bye" and "Da Da". I think he says "Da" sometimes, but I'm not sure. That is what Mitch called "Daddy" for a long time.
I just can't believe how fast my baby is growing up! My baby won't be a baby for much longer! :(
Jake is still growing like a weed! I am always amazed at just how big he his...and I mean tall! Everywhere we go, someone comments on his red hair and his size... Of course, with me being a 5'3" blonde, they all ask if his Daddy is a tall red head, and leave me to say "No, but my brother is." Needless to say, that can get a few funny looks! Now that I think of it, I think I'll just start saying "Yes". They'll never know the difference. :)
Jake started Mother's Day Out this month, and he seems to like it. He is only going 1 day a week, but it is a nice break. (By the way, it's amazing how quickly I can run into a store with no kids!) He is always playing happily when I get there to pick him up.
Lucky for me, he is still happy for short periods of time in the doorway jumper. He still swings in it instead of jumping, though. His favorite place to be is in the playroom with all of the toys. He entertains himself very well when there are toys for him to play with. He especially likes cars and trucks. He crawls around with Mitch's cars all the time. Yesterday, he actually learned how to work one of them that you pull back and let go. It went sailing across the room and he was so pleased with himself!
He is finally crawling like a normal person. He still reverts to the army crawl every now and then, but it's not all the time any more. I have to admit, I kind of miss the army crawl! He is also pulling up on everything now. He has been pulling up for a while, but only every now and then....not anymore....every time he can, he stands up!
So far I have been spared the stairs. I posted a while back that he had gotten on the first step and I thought that was going to be the beginning of the end, but he's not any interest again. He just like to stand up and hold on to them. I'm sure by the next update, it will be a whole different story. But for now, we're safe!
I love when I go in to get him out of his crib. Instead of standing up holding onto the rail like most kids do...He sits with his legs between the slats and holds onto the slats with each hand. He looks like he's stuck in jail. It is soooo funny!
He has officially said his first word. Are you ready for it? "Ma Ma" Yeah!!!! He says it on demand, and today when he woke up from his nap he actually called for me! Can you believe it? That's about all he has managed to say, but we are working on "Bye Bye" and "Da Da". I think he says "Da" sometimes, but I'm not sure. That is what Mitch called "Daddy" for a long time.
I just can't believe how fast my baby is growing up! My baby won't be a baby for much longer! :(
Monday, September 8, 2008
He Scores!
Mitch had his first soccer game on Saturday. For a while, it was somewhat of a repeat of his spring performances! He ran like crazy all over the field, but he wouldn't kick the ball! He just ran beside his teammate who was kicking it up and down the field like a pro...or beside the other team...but just wasn't getting in there and kicking it! Finally, he kicked it a couple of times, and then.... GOAL! HE SCORED! I was so excited that my baby scored his first goal. I'm not sure he even knew it, though! It figures, huh? He had a great time, though, and I guess that is all that matters! :) I can't wait until next week's game!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
What to do with myself?
I know... I'll catch up on my blog!
School started for my babies today. Mitch is in the Pre-K program this year, not just the Mother's Day Out. He will be in on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I put Jake in this year, too. He is in the Mother's Day Out program on Tuesdays only.
So...today is my first day (or 5 hours, anyway) without the boys. I have a huge list of things I could be doing right now, but I chose to play catch up on the blog! (In case you were wondering how managed so many posts today, now you know!)
I have to leave to go pick them back up in about an hour. Then Mitch has soccer practice tonight. I'll make sure to take the camera and post some pics of him playing (hopefully before next Tuesday)!
Okay, I'm off to do some actual work now!
School started for my babies today. Mitch is in the Pre-K program this year, not just the Mother's Day Out. He will be in on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I put Jake in this year, too. He is in the Mother's Day Out program on Tuesdays only.
So...today is my first day (or 5 hours, anyway) without the boys. I have a huge list of things I could be doing right now, but I chose to play catch up on the blog! (In case you were wondering how managed so many posts today, now you know!)
I have to leave to go pick them back up in about an hour. Then Mitch has soccer practice tonight. I'll make sure to take the camera and post some pics of him playing (hopefully before next Tuesday)!
Okay, I'm off to do some actual work now!
Family Fun!
This time I got to go, too! Gary and I took Mitch, Jack, and Jake to race go-carts this weekend. Okay...so Jake didn't actually race go-carts. He just watched, but his time will come, all too soon!
Mitch absolutely LOVES to ride go-carts! He was begging to ride one by himself. Fortunately, even the smallest ones, you have to be 6 to drive. So, I'm safe from that one for a few more years. The passenger has a steering wheel in the double go-carts, but it doesn't move. Mitch wanted my seat, since his steering wheel was "stuck"! I don't think so! He can't even see over the steering wheel!
This was the first time that Gary and Jack had been able to race each other in the fast cars! You have to be 13 to ride by yourself. Since Jack turned 13, they have always had Mitch with them (without me) so they had to ride the doubles. Honestly, I don't even remember which one won, but I bet they do!
Mitch absolutely LOVES to ride go-carts! He was begging to ride one by himself. Fortunately, even the smallest ones, you have to be 6 to drive. So, I'm safe from that one for a few more years. The passenger has a steering wheel in the double go-carts, but it doesn't move. Mitch wanted my seat, since his steering wheel was "stuck"! I don't think so! He can't even see over the steering wheel!
This was the first time that Gary and Jack had been able to race each other in the fast cars! You have to be 13 to ride by yourself. Since Jack turned 13, they have always had Mitch with them (without me) so they had to ride the doubles. Honestly, I don't even remember which one won, but I bet they do!Jake's 9 month pictures
I finally got around to taking Jake for his 9 month pictures last week (yes, he was almost 10 months, but I got him there)! :) I like to take Mitch to get some of them together, too, but he didn't want to cooperate. He wanted to make silly faces the whole time. Oh well, it probably just saved me money. Here are some of the shots we got!
Bloopers...
"I don't want my picture taken anymore! I just want to play with the &*$# football!"
"Really...I hate working with amateurs!"
Dynamite Definitely Comes in Small Packages!
Alex is playing football for Holy Rosary (his school) again this year. This is his first real year to play. He played last year, but it was a "learning league" so they only had scrimmages, no "real" games. This year he is on the 5th and 6th grade team, and WOW! Is he good! :) He is starting as a 5th grader (which isn't very common).
Gary had been to several of his practices and would come home bragging about how great he was doing, but I had to see it to believe it! I knew he would be good, but I don't think I realized how good! He had a scrimmage last weekend, and I got to go! He scored a touchdown as a Tight End (it was a pass). Not to mention all of the great tackles he made on defense. That kid may be small, but he fast and he is strong! Let me tell you...Daddy couldn't be prouder! :)
Here are a couple of pics from the scrimmage. Of course, Gary was busy watching the game, and missed the shot of his first ever touchdown. But, I'm sure we'll have many more opportunities to get the scoring shots!
Look at the tackle he made! Hit me low, and wrapped him up! Way to go Alex!
Gary had been to several of his practices and would come home bragging about how great he was doing, but I had to see it to believe it! I knew he would be good, but I don't think I realized how good! He had a scrimmage last weekend, and I got to go! He scored a touchdown as a Tight End (it was a pass). Not to mention all of the great tackles he made on defense. That kid may be small, but he fast and he is strong! Let me tell you...Daddy couldn't be prouder! :)
Here are a couple of pics from the scrimmage. Of course, Gary was busy watching the game, and missed the shot of his first ever touchdown. But, I'm sure we'll have many more opportunities to get the scoring shots!
Yep, that's him! Number 22!
Look at the tackle he made! Hit me low, and wrapped him up! Way to go Alex!Look at the size of the guy Alex was up against! (In case you can't tell, that's Alex in the blue)
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