Often times, our weekends are summed up by where we've went, and what we've gotten done. But weekends should really be about making memories.
This past weekend, we accomplished a few things that we needed to do, but by Monday, our list of accomplishments were forgotten.
However, the special moments will live forever.
Late last week, we started watching "Cars" with the boys - we would watch 20-30 minutes a night, then pause it, and pick up where we left off the next day. By the third night, the boys were asking for "the race movie", and Jackson wanted to watch "My Mater."
Saturday night we were wrapping the movie up, and Lincoln wanted to lay with me. We snuggled a bit with him laying in my lap, but my back started hurting a bit. I grabbed a pillow and we layed down on the floor. He insisted we had to have a blanket too. Before I knew it, Jackson was grabbing a pillow of his own, and diving between Lincoln and me. Within 5 minutes, they were begging Daddy to join us, so all four of us were laying on the floor with our pillows, and a single blanket. The boys started playing "tent" and were laughing and carrying on. Sweet, sweet memory.
Sunday was a challenging day. We went to church with the intention of leaving the boys in the nursery for the first time. However, the boys had a different plan, so we headed upstairs to church with them. Jackson then wanted to go back downstairs and play with the other kids, but by then, the nursery was full. Unfortunately, we left church with a screaming Jackson in tow.
We headed off to have lunch, and went for a drive to find an ice cream shop. The boys fell asleep while we were driving, and Brian and I just explored some different areas of town. When the boys woke up, we stopped at Dairy Queen for some sundaes, and headed home for a snack on the patio.
The afternoon was hot and muggy, so we stayed indoors most of the day. After dinner, we were playing a bit before bathtime, and something inspired me to grab each of the boys hands, and start singing "Ring around the Rosie". Both the boys started singing along with me, and we all fell down at the end. I bet the neighbors could hear the laughter. The three of us did this quite a few times, then the boys decided Daddy again needed to join the fun. It was our first family Ring around the Rosie event.
We continue to have our challenges with the terrible 2's, but focusing on these special moments gets us through. I know someday we will remember these days, and only the happy moments will remain. We look forward to making more memories in the coming months!
Our Family
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Yellow firemen
The boys have been obsessed with the color yellow for quite some time.
It started out with school buses - they pointed them out everywhere. Then, they were pointing out yellow cars and trucks as well. You wouldn't believe how many yellow vehicles are on the road!
With summer starting, and school buses disappearing, we needed to find other yellow objects to focus on during our drives. I pointed out the yellow fire hydrants to Jackson a few times, and then simply forgot about them. But Jackson didn't forget.
Fire hydrant isn't very easy for a 2 year old to say. The first few times he tried to point them out to me, it took a while for me to figure out what he was saying. Luckily, there weren't too many other yellow items around, and I narrowed it down.
In the past week, Lincoln has wanted to join in the fun. However, he has led us down another path. I don't know if he didn't understand the word hydrant, or if he just made his own interpretation, but he calls fire hydrants firemen. He points them all out now - yellow firemen, pink firemen. It doesn't matter what color they are.
It makes sense - they do look like little firemen, with their hats on.
So, next time you see a fire hydrant, think of my little guys, and call it a fireman!
It started out with school buses - they pointed them out everywhere. Then, they were pointing out yellow cars and trucks as well. You wouldn't believe how many yellow vehicles are on the road!
With summer starting, and school buses disappearing, we needed to find other yellow objects to focus on during our drives. I pointed out the yellow fire hydrants to Jackson a few times, and then simply forgot about them. But Jackson didn't forget.
Fire hydrant isn't very easy for a 2 year old to say. The first few times he tried to point them out to me, it took a while for me to figure out what he was saying. Luckily, there weren't too many other yellow items around, and I narrowed it down.
In the past week, Lincoln has wanted to join in the fun. However, he has led us down another path. I don't know if he didn't understand the word hydrant, or if he just made his own interpretation, but he calls fire hydrants firemen. He points them all out now - yellow firemen, pink firemen. It doesn't matter what color they are.
It makes sense - they do look like little firemen, with their hats on.
So, next time you see a fire hydrant, think of my little guys, and call it a fireman!
2012 July Celebrations
Birthdays
Anniversaries
July 2 - We remember the anniversary of Grandma and Grandpa Hart. It would have been 46 years
July 9 - Great Uncle Shorty and Great Aunt Eileen Bruns celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary
July 12 - Nick and Monica Wappes celebrate their 9th wedding anniversary
July 25 - Seth and Angie Coles celebrate their 3rd wedding anniversary
- July 1 - Denny Brunswick turns 79
- July 6 - Great Aunt Jean Muehlfeld turns 53
- July 17 - cousin Addison Young turns 14
- July 19 - Jeff Hart turns 47
- July 20 - cousin Andrea Haas turns 19
- July 21 - Kate Hart turns 38
- July 22 - Pat Brocki turns 48
- July 24 - Great Uncle John Hart turns 64
- July 28 - Great Aunt Shirley Maier turns 65; Baby Nash Willinger turns ONE!
- July 29 - cousin Wes Maier turns 41
Anniversaries
July 2 - We remember the anniversary of Grandma and Grandpa Hart. It would have been 46 years
July 9 - Great Uncle Shorty and Great Aunt Eileen Bruns celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary
July 12 - Nick and Monica Wappes celebrate their 9th wedding anniversary
July 25 - Seth and Angie Coles celebrate their 3rd wedding anniversary
Thursday, June 28, 2012
High 5's
Jackson has become infatuated with High 5's.
He has learned to buckle the top portion of his car seat, and after he gets it snapped, he puts his hand up and says "High 5!"
We do high 5's at home after we wash our hands, or after we get a diaper change. Anytime really when he does what we ask him too, and praise him for it. But yesterday was the cutest EVER!.
I mentioned Jackson's ear infection is back, and I took him to the doctor. They wanted to get his current weight, but he is a little timid. Lincoln hopped on without hesitation, and he is up to 36 pounds now (not bad since he was 35 pounds in January). Since his big brother did it, Jackson then jumped on the scale, and instantly put his hands on his belly (we've been working on it at home). The nurse told him what a good boy he was, and Jackson instantly put his hand up and said "High 5!" The nurse chuckled, but graciously did High 5's with my little man. He was smiling from ear to ear!
Just for the record, Jackson is up to 34 pounds! The way he's been eating, I'm surprised its not closer to 40!
He has learned to buckle the top portion of his car seat, and after he gets it snapped, he puts his hand up and says "High 5!"
We do high 5's at home after we wash our hands, or after we get a diaper change. Anytime really when he does what we ask him too, and praise him for it. But yesterday was the cutest EVER!.
I mentioned Jackson's ear infection is back, and I took him to the doctor. They wanted to get his current weight, but he is a little timid. Lincoln hopped on without hesitation, and he is up to 36 pounds now (not bad since he was 35 pounds in January). Since his big brother did it, Jackson then jumped on the scale, and instantly put his hands on his belly (we've been working on it at home). The nurse told him what a good boy he was, and Jackson instantly put his hand up and said "High 5!" The nurse chuckled, but graciously did High 5's with my little man. He was smiling from ear to ear!
Just for the record, Jackson is up to 34 pounds! The way he's been eating, I'm surprised its not closer to 40!
What do you think when you see...
When you see something like this....
What do you think of?
Upon first seeing question marks, my mind automatically goes to the riddler in Batman. I don't know why, it just does.
Yesterday, I had to take Jackson (and subsequently Lincoln too) to the doctor. Unfortunately, Jackson's ear infection is back. He had blood coming out of his ear yesterday morning, so we went to check it out.
We were looking through some Eye Spy books while we were waiting for the doctor, and Lincoln pointed to the questionmark on the front of the book and said "Mystery Mouse-ka-tools. OOOOHHHHH Toodles!"
After getting over the inital shock that he associated the question mark with that, I couldn't help but laugh at the little guy. It was totally cute! He was totally impressed with himself too that he made Mommy laugh!
Upon first seeing question marks, my mind automatically goes to the riddler in Batman. I don't know why, it just does.
Yesterday, I had to take Jackson (and subsequently Lincoln too) to the doctor. Unfortunately, Jackson's ear infection is back. He had blood coming out of his ear yesterday morning, so we went to check it out.
We were looking through some Eye Spy books while we were waiting for the doctor, and Lincoln pointed to the questionmark on the front of the book and said "Mystery Mouse-ka-tools. OOOOHHHHH Toodles!"
After getting over the inital shock that he associated the question mark with that, I couldn't help but laugh at the little guy. It was totally cute! He was totally impressed with himself too that he made Mommy laugh!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
He-man
Jackson has always been strong...physically.
When we were taking him to therapy for his neck, the therapist commented on the strength of our little man.
When we had hair cuts several weeks ago, and I had to try to hold onto him, the lady in the chair next to us commented on how strong Jackson is (and how strong I must be to have handled him as well as I did).
And believe me, we know how strong he is, but sometimes, he even surprises us.
A few weeks ago, we went to Sam's Club after work to get a few things. The boys were pretty good while we were in the store, but always get a bit ancy when it comes to check out time. We were pulling up, and Jackson wanted to help put things on the counter. Cautiously, we let him, watching to ensure nothing was too heavy and might be dropped and broken. The guy in line behind us stood and watched as Jackson put the big container of strawberries on the counter, then 2 separate gallons of milk. The man smiled with surprise and amazement at this little 2 year old picking these things up!
The big surprise came though when we got to the van. Jackson again wanted to lift things out of the cart, and hand them to Brian to put in the van. This time though - Jackson picked up both gallons of milk at the same time.
Wow. Brian and I both thought that was pretty impressive.
But Tuesday morning, he totally blew us away.
Brian is finally feeling better, and Monday night he did some work with some hand weights. They were laying on the floor in the bedroom, but are usually in the closet. Jackson walked over, picked up both 8 pound weights (one in each hand) and walked them into the closet to put them away. That's 16 pounds - almost half his body weight - and he did it effortlessly!
Maybe he is the incredible hulk, and we just don't realize it?
When we were taking him to therapy for his neck, the therapist commented on the strength of our little man.
When we had hair cuts several weeks ago, and I had to try to hold onto him, the lady in the chair next to us commented on how strong Jackson is (and how strong I must be to have handled him as well as I did).
And believe me, we know how strong he is, but sometimes, he even surprises us.
A few weeks ago, we went to Sam's Club after work to get a few things. The boys were pretty good while we were in the store, but always get a bit ancy when it comes to check out time. We were pulling up, and Jackson wanted to help put things on the counter. Cautiously, we let him, watching to ensure nothing was too heavy and might be dropped and broken. The guy in line behind us stood and watched as Jackson put the big container of strawberries on the counter, then 2 separate gallons of milk. The man smiled with surprise and amazement at this little 2 year old picking these things up!
The big surprise came though when we got to the van. Jackson again wanted to lift things out of the cart, and hand them to Brian to put in the van. This time though - Jackson picked up both gallons of milk at the same time.
Wow. Brian and I both thought that was pretty impressive.
But Tuesday morning, he totally blew us away.
Brian is finally feeling better, and Monday night he did some work with some hand weights. They were laying on the floor in the bedroom, but are usually in the closet. Jackson walked over, picked up both 8 pound weights (one in each hand) and walked them into the closet to put them away. That's 16 pounds - almost half his body weight - and he did it effortlessly!
Maybe he is the incredible hulk, and we just don't realize it?
That's a big ant
We had quite an interesting breakfast conversation Monday morning.
I had just sat down to eat my breakfast, and I noticed that Lincoln hadn't touched his food. This is very unusual. Then, I noticed that he was focused on something on the floor. Before I could see what it was, I heard him say, "Wow, that's a big ant. Look Mommy."
I leaned over to look at what he was pointing at, and indeed, it was a big ant - because it was a spider!
I calmly told Lincoln that it was a spider, and both of the boys instantly said "Daddy - get it!"
Daddy was eating his breakfast too, and much to our dismay, wanted to finish eating before taking care of the spider.
While we waited, neither of the boys ate, as they were not letting the "big ant" out of their site. I was a bit concerned that I was going to have to have the circle of life talk with the boys, as the spider was actually in a small web, and he had caught another bug in it. Not what I was hoping to see at breakfast. Thankfully, Daddy finished breakfast before we had to watch the spider eat his.
The boys continued calling the spider an ant, and I corrected them again, so then we broke into a verse of the Itsy Bitsy Spider. All in a days work. After the song was over, Daddy captured the spider, and told the boys he was taking it to the garage to set it free.
Tuesday morning, the boys asked where the spider was.
Mommy - oh, it's in the garage
Boys - You sure Mommy?
Mommy - oh, I'm sure it's stillin the paper towel daddy captured it in, and it's in the garbage in the garage.
I had just sat down to eat my breakfast, and I noticed that Lincoln hadn't touched his food. This is very unusual. Then, I noticed that he was focused on something on the floor. Before I could see what it was, I heard him say, "Wow, that's a big ant. Look Mommy."
I leaned over to look at what he was pointing at, and indeed, it was a big ant - because it was a spider!
I calmly told Lincoln that it was a spider, and both of the boys instantly said "Daddy - get it!"
Daddy was eating his breakfast too, and much to our dismay, wanted to finish eating before taking care of the spider.
While we waited, neither of the boys ate, as they were not letting the "big ant" out of their site. I was a bit concerned that I was going to have to have the circle of life talk with the boys, as the spider was actually in a small web, and he had caught another bug in it. Not what I was hoping to see at breakfast. Thankfully, Daddy finished breakfast before we had to watch the spider eat his.
The boys continued calling the spider an ant, and I corrected them again, so then we broke into a verse of the Itsy Bitsy Spider. All in a days work. After the song was over, Daddy captured the spider, and told the boys he was taking it to the garage to set it free.
Tuesday morning, the boys asked where the spider was.
Mommy - oh, it's in the garage
Boys - You sure Mommy?
Mommy - oh, I'm sure it's still
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