31 March 2008

76


For my dad's birthday, my mom got him a Wii. My sister has one and we spent much of Christmas break developing tennis elbow and bowling wrist. Jack was no exception.

With Husband in Houston, the boys and I headed down to the D to hang out with the 'rents. Jack spent Sunday punching the lights out of everyone on Wii Boxing. He kicked butt. And his footwork was unmatched. The little kid was so busy all weekend, this morning when he woke up he told me, "My legs and buns hurt. Too much boxing, Mama."

I can't believe we didn't record his play. It's unmatched. He finally go Ga to partake and I think he was surprised to see how hard it is to knock out the opponent. Jack knocked out everyone he played. The final straw was when he went into 3 rounds. He screamed in frustration, "I hate 3 rounds!"

Next was golf. Let's remember he's only 3 and thought it was fun to hit the ball into the water. But when buckled down, he nailed it. He bogeyed several times and even realized the difference between tapping it in for a putt and the long shots. I do think he may be retired from Wii for a while. He was even a little stiff when he walked around.

The power of the Clause.
Last week, Jack was procrastinating going to bed. I couldn't get him to brush his teeth or settle down. I happened to notice about 6 doe outside on our lawn and quickly pointed them out to Jack.
"Oh no! Santa has sent his deers to check on me! I better brush my teeth."

The Santa link hadn't even crossed my mind. It was perfect. I have used it several times since. Thanks, Santa!

Happy Birthday Freds.
Sunday was Baby Freddie's birthday. The big 1. I wish I thought to take a camera so I could get pictures of him with my boys. I am terrible about that... it was also Uncle Fred's 35 birthday. Wow. That's kind of old.

24 March 2008

75


Happy Easter, Love Brennan.

Someday he's going to be not so happy with me for this shot.
We took others but they are on Ga's camera and I forgot to download them before we headed to the airport to pick up Daddy.

Great news everyone! The Spartans made it to the Sweet 16. Whoo-hoo!! Another weekend of no Husband. And there's a chance they will make it to the Final Four. I should have assumed this would happen. The last time they made it to the Final Four was Jack's first year. Why wouldn't it happen again in Brennan's first year?

March has blown by. I spent a week in Alabama. Grandma Rex came and watched the boys. I have had stomach flu and killer bronchitis and last night Jack woke up around 2 a.m. with a dying seal cough. Good times. Surely Daddy is next. He's already had the attack of the stomach flu... If only we can get away with Brennan not getting anything. Is that possible?

Until then... get ready:

From the banks of the Red Cedar,
There's a school that's known to all;
Its specialty is winning,
And those Spartans play good ball;
Spartan teams are never beaten,
All through the game they'll fight;
Fight for the only colors:Green and White ... jerks.

04 March 2008

74

Actual conversation... 3.4.08

"So, Mama, are the babies in your tummy yet?"
I was sitting on the laptop working on stuff for work. I wasn't sure I heard him correctly, so I ignored him.
"Mama!! 'Member?! I tollllld you. I want two babies this time. A boy and a Gril."
This is about the second time he's told me he's ready for me to have another baby.
"Sorry buddy. No babies."
"But Maaa-Maaa. Wouldn't it be nice to name the babies Jackie and Brennan?"
"Jack! We won't name new babies the same names as you and your brother."
"Why not? When will the new babies come?"
"I don't know Jackie. I don't think for a long time."
"Oh. Can we get a dog?"