prepare yourself...

I'm about to brag on my kid a little. ;D This week is Teacher Appreciation Week at Jboy's school. Tomorrow the kids are each bringing a handmade card & flower to their teachers, Mrs Robyn and Ms. Cheryl.

Jboy decided to write his name on the inside of each card, then draw a "happy face" on the back.



Seriously? How smart is my kid? The letters may not be all in the right order, but they're {mostly} identifiable, and at 3.5 years old, I think that's saying alot! He's really been showing a lot of interest lately in how to spell his name & a lot of other words. He likes to type them on his toy laptop, so I've written a few of them on index cards & he just types away. Each time he gets more letters in his name right before he has to look at the card. It won't be long before he can spell it on his own without help!


Now for the "happy faces". Aren't they too funny?! I love that they have hair & legs.

I *heart* music

Anyone who spends much time with me knows how much I love music. If there’s a lag in conversation, odds are I’m going to start singing. Quite an annoying habit, I’m sure. We’ve taken to making sure there’s music playing in the background at all times, at least then I’ll sing along & not just belt out random stuff.

The other day my friend Kimberly posted on her blog about all of the concerts she’s been to, and it got me thinking about the ones I’ve attended.

I’ve been able to come up with the following list so far:

Alias
Information Society
Nelson
Wilson Phillips
Martha Wash (the singer on “Gonna Make You Sweat)
The Triplets (???)
Chris Isaac
Gerardo (yes, Rico Suave. I know you’re jealous)
Donny Osmond
Roxette
The Gaithers
American Idol: Season 1 (I’ve seen Kelly Clarkson like 5 times including this one)
American Idol: Season 2
American Idol: Season 4 (yes, I have a thing for AI)
Clay Aiken (x7)
James Taylor
The Avett Brothers
New Kids on the Block (in Oct. ‘08. Amazing!)
Lady Gaga (opened for NKOTB before she got so popular)
Natasha Bedingfield
Garth Brooks (x2)
Lincoln Brewster
Charlie Daniels
Countryfest 1996 (a whole bunch of people)

I’m pretty sure there are at least a couple more than this, but I’m drawing a blank.

So, are you a music lover? Do you like concerts? Which ones have you been to?

kickin' it old school

Also known as "I don't have a real post so please settle for an old picture of Jboy". ;D



This was April 2007. Gracious he looks so little. He *was* so little.

Time... you can stop any time now. I'd be okay with that.

serious cuteness

I have been a fan of Crystal Wilkerson’s digital scrapbooking kits for a long time {in fact, my blog background & header is from her August collection}, and now she’s going to be coming out with a paper kit!!!

How cute is this?

She’s doing a giveaway on her blog & I really hope to win!

Jboy v. 3.5

On Monday, Jboy turned 3 1/2! Can you believe it? I certainly can't. In just 6 short months he'll be four years old. Wah!

For a little something different I thought I'd interview Jboy & share his answers here...



First, questions about Mommy & Daddy:

What does Daddy always say to you? Basket of cars
What does Mommy always say to you? Daddy
What makes Daddy happy? a truck
What makes Mommy happy? a firetruck
What makes Daddy cry? Mr. Owl
What makes Mommy cry? Mr. Owl
How old is Daddy? 25
How old is Mommy? 22 (don't I wish, sweetheart)
What is Daddy's favorite thing to do? You (OMG! I was seriously cracking up here.)
What is Mommy's favorite thing to do? Daddy (LOL)
Where does Daddy work? At work. At Grumpie's house.
What does he do? I don't know
What does Mommy do while you're at school? Play golf
What is Daddy's favorite food? Chicken pot pie
What is Mommy's favorite food? Fries (sad)

Now, questions about Jboy:

What is your favorite color? yellow and blue
What is your favorite food? Fries & Chicken (no question there)
Who is your favorite friend? Porter
What is your favorite toy? Taxi
What is your favorite movie? Bolt
What is your favorite TV Show/cartoon? Chuggington
What is your favorite book? the Bible (I swear I didn't coach him on this!)
What is your favorite song? Mrs. Melody's class (music teacher at school)

What a hoot! I plan to ask these same questions again when he turns four & see how the answers change.

don’t give up

I promise I’ll post again soon! I actually have a couple of posts floating around in my head, I just haven’t put them together yet.

Meanwhile, I’ve been posting pretty regularly on my weight loss blog, Baby Got Fat, so go check it out!

water guns!

Jboy got a pair of water guns in one of his {many} Easter baskets today. Quite the fight broke out in the backyard this afternoon. Here are a few of my favorite shots:






I think I took about 100 pictures while we were outside this afternoon, so stay tuned for more!