Jake: I have never played soccer, but I want to.
Me: Ok, Jake maybe we can get you on a team?
Jake: Ok
Jake: Wait mommy, what does that mean?
Me: We can get you on a team and you can play soccer.
Jake: I would like to play on a team like Mommy.
Me: ok
Jake: Yes, I would like to play on a little kids team and a mommies team. I will bring my squishy soccer ball.
Sign him up!
February 16, 2012
February 07, 2012
For Auntie Kim..
Last night as we left the gym Jake looked out and said "look, the moon was fixed!". :)
February 06, 2012
Don't cry..
and I didn't.
Jake and I took a much needed little get away to Yaya's house this weekend. It was great to see my mom and to also get out of RI for a couple of days. Jake and I slept in the same bed for two nights..let me rephrase - he slept, I kept pulling him off of me and moving him over. The second night I smartened up and put a body pillow in the middle of us. We both slept much better. He did however, yell in the middle of the night "GOOOO Tom Brady" It was really cute! Also, the second night he yelled for me..only for me to pull the blanket off my head and reveil to him that I was, in fact, laying right next to him.
On Sunday as we were leaving I got a text from Alex that said "Don't cry" with a picture of a big boy bed in Jake's room. Yes, a bed. Yes my 3.7 year old has been sleeping in a crib this whole time. Let me tell you why..he has never complained about it, it keeps him contained, and it is the same mattress we would use for his bed. In other words: "if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it!" SO. We waited. I have to admit as well, I thought about upgrading him months ago but I was too worried what it would do to his sleep. This kid loves sleep as much as his parents, and I didn't want to ruin that for any of us! He also had told us that when he got his "big boy bed" he wanted it to go in Mommy and Daddy's room. You slept with us in a bassinet for 6 months kid, remember?
We came home Sunday and he was very excited to get into his bed and jump of it! He laid down, pretended to sleep and brought his Alvin, Simon & Theodore animals in bed with him. Did I cry? NO. I am proud of my little man..and while at times I am sad that he is growing up (5T pants already!) so fast, I am very proud of the little boy he is becoming. Yes, he does push our buttons at times and loves to get hungry at bedtime or have to pee the minute we walk about of his bedroom after putting him to sleep. But, he is also a sweet cuddle bug who loves to play games, tell us we are his "best friends in the whole world", kiss randomly, hugs often and is never afraid to say "I love you" at any given moment. I'm proud that he has 100% mastered the peeing on the potty thing..and I know he'll get the # 2 part real soon. Although, he did tell us last week that the reason why he was pooping in his pants was because "My poop doesn't like our toilet". Ok. That's not to say he isn't successful at it, he has been about 50% with it. Progress.
Progress. We are all making it. Im trying to look at Jake and look at all he has accomplished and not worrying about how old he is getting or getting sad at the fact that he is hitting these awesome milestones. There are only more milestones for him to hit and for all of us to rejoice in them.
Jake and I took a much needed little get away to Yaya's house this weekend. It was great to see my mom and to also get out of RI for a couple of days. Jake and I slept in the same bed for two nights..let me rephrase - he slept, I kept pulling him off of me and moving him over. The second night I smartened up and put a body pillow in the middle of us. We both slept much better. He did however, yell in the middle of the night "GOOOO Tom Brady" It was really cute! Also, the second night he yelled for me..only for me to pull the blanket off my head and reveil to him that I was, in fact, laying right next to him.
On Sunday as we were leaving I got a text from Alex that said "Don't cry" with a picture of a big boy bed in Jake's room. Yes, a bed. Yes my 3.7 year old has been sleeping in a crib this whole time. Let me tell you why..he has never complained about it, it keeps him contained, and it is the same mattress we would use for his bed. In other words: "if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it!" SO. We waited. I have to admit as well, I thought about upgrading him months ago but I was too worried what it would do to his sleep. This kid loves sleep as much as his parents, and I didn't want to ruin that for any of us! He also had told us that when he got his "big boy bed" he wanted it to go in Mommy and Daddy's room. You slept with us in a bassinet for 6 months kid, remember?
We came home Sunday and he was very excited to get into his bed and jump of it! He laid down, pretended to sleep and brought his Alvin, Simon & Theodore animals in bed with him. Did I cry? NO. I am proud of my little man..and while at times I am sad that he is growing up (5T pants already!) so fast, I am very proud of the little boy he is becoming. Yes, he does push our buttons at times and loves to get hungry at bedtime or have to pee the minute we walk about of his bedroom after putting him to sleep. But, he is also a sweet cuddle bug who loves to play games, tell us we are his "best friends in the whole world", kiss randomly, hugs often and is never afraid to say "I love you" at any given moment. I'm proud that he has 100% mastered the peeing on the potty thing..and I know he'll get the # 2 part real soon. Although, he did tell us last week that the reason why he was pooping in his pants was because "My poop doesn't like our toilet". Ok. That's not to say he isn't successful at it, he has been about 50% with it. Progress.
Progress. We are all making it. Im trying to look at Jake and look at all he has accomplished and not worrying about how old he is getting or getting sad at the fact that he is hitting these awesome milestones. There are only more milestones for him to hit and for all of us to rejoice in them.
February 01, 2012
The day came...
Jake has "girlfriends"..he has Sidney and he has Lilly and he has other older woman who just find him adorable too. I know that he expresses that Sid & Lil at various times are his girlfriends and I am ok with that. In fact, we encourage it! Its cute..they have all been friends from day one and of course we joke about who is going to pay for the weddings years (MANY) from now.
Today was a different day. I dropped Jake off at school and a cute little girl asked Jake about 3-4 times as I was getting his coat off to sit with her and color. She set both of them up with pages to color and put a seat right next to hers and patted it and said "sit here". She was aggressive in a cute 3 year old way. I really didn't think too much of this exchange until tonight..as I was kissing Jake good night before bed he said to me "Kayleigh asked me to kiss her". "ok..so what did you tell her bud?" Jake replied that he told her no and walked to the other side of the classroom. I thought this was a good idea in my oh so protective mom way and I asked him how come. " There is no kissing in school. Papa told me no kissing in school" The first part I like, the second part I do not buy! Papa? Kissing at school? In any case..he has an admirer! HOw can I say I am surprised? I am his mom, of course I think he's the cutest thing since Tom Brady..
Today was a different day. I dropped Jake off at school and a cute little girl asked Jake about 3-4 times as I was getting his coat off to sit with her and color. She set both of them up with pages to color and put a seat right next to hers and patted it and said "sit here". She was aggressive in a cute 3 year old way. I really didn't think too much of this exchange until tonight..as I was kissing Jake good night before bed he said to me "Kayleigh asked me to kiss her". "ok..so what did you tell her bud?" Jake replied that he told her no and walked to the other side of the classroom. I thought this was a good idea in my oh so protective mom way and I asked him how come. " There is no kissing in school. Papa told me no kissing in school" The first part I like, the second part I do not buy! Papa? Kissing at school? In any case..he has an admirer! HOw can I say I am surprised? I am his mom, of course I think he's the cutest thing since Tom Brady..
January 15, 2012
2012
Half way through January already...yowsa! The new year started with a night of dinner..
Just had to put the computer down because Jake walked over and announced he wanted to cuddle with me while he watched his last TV show before bed. How could I resist? If there is one thing that has been consistent for him it's that he is still a cuddlebug...kisses and hugs are some of his favorite things to do too. He's one lovey boy.
Where was i? Ok..so New Years was spent low key with a dinner for the 3 of us at the 99 and then it was bed time for Jake and Alex and I watched the ball drop. Uneventful but just how we wanted it. Last weekend was spent up in Lowell celebrating my brother Tim and his 40th birthday. I couldn't tell Jake that we left him at Mimi & Grampy's to head to Uncle Timmy's birthday party..I didn't want to bum him out that he was not going to be in attendance. It was, after all, at a bar..Jake has so grown out of that stage. The night was fun but I am still a tad shocked that my big bro is 40.
January is action research month for me..research starts for the fabulous capstone of mine on Tuesday..I just want it over with! Comprehensive exam at the end of the month.. what a way to start 2012. Not going to let it get me down though..in 4 short months I should be done and graduated.
2012..what will it have in store for us all? Can't wait to find out!
Happpy New Year!
Just had to put the computer down because Jake walked over and announced he wanted to cuddle with me while he watched his last TV show before bed. How could I resist? If there is one thing that has been consistent for him it's that he is still a cuddlebug...kisses and hugs are some of his favorite things to do too. He's one lovey boy.
Where was i? Ok..so New Years was spent low key with a dinner for the 3 of us at the 99 and then it was bed time for Jake and Alex and I watched the ball drop. Uneventful but just how we wanted it. Last weekend was spent up in Lowell celebrating my brother Tim and his 40th birthday. I couldn't tell Jake that we left him at Mimi & Grampy's to head to Uncle Timmy's birthday party..I didn't want to bum him out that he was not going to be in attendance. It was, after all, at a bar..Jake has so grown out of that stage. The night was fun but I am still a tad shocked that my big bro is 40.
January is action research month for me..research starts for the fabulous capstone of mine on Tuesday..I just want it over with! Comprehensive exam at the end of the month.. what a way to start 2012. Not going to let it get me down though..in 4 short months I should be done and graduated.
2012..what will it have in store for us all? Can't wait to find out!
Happpy New Year!
January 01, 2012
Wow! Christmas!
Turn your volume all the way up to hear him whisper..
In the photo below with Jake standing on a chair it had just started snowing for a minute or so when he said "This is the most wonderful Christmas"... yes..it was.
In the photo below with Jake standing on a chair it had just started snowing for a minute or so when he said "This is the most wonderful Christmas"... yes..it was.
December 30, 2011
Christmas 11
Christmas was spent as it has been in the past..all over New England. This year we were determined to make the most of it, get organized from the beginning and just enjoy our families and not worry about all the travel. Mission Accomplished.
It started Christmas Eve at Alex's moms.. Jake had a blast at Mimi and Grampy's - having people tickle him, chasing his older cousins, opening presents, helping everyone open their Yankee Swap gift, etc. We came home that night, left the trail mix on the lawn for the Reindeer and a cookie for Santa. Lo and behold, Santa left tons of presents that night. We woke Jake up at 7:15 am and the began! Each present he opened he exclaimed "I dont have this toy!", it was really cute. He was spoiled by Santa with puzzles, a large dinosaur, tons of games, soccer apparel, Croc boots and toys, toys and more toys. His favorite toy was the Ham from Toy Story.
We then went over to Mimi's and Grampy's house for breakfast and to see what Santa had left there. We exchanged there, ate awesome Egg's Benedict and Jake played with his new work bench. From there we went to Papa's house and opened up with the girls and his aunt and uncle. The kids were spoiled rotten by Papa..actually, we all were.
From there we headed to the final stop, cousin Annabelle and Olivers house. This was where we hung out with all of the Conlin side and even Yaya. The Yankee swap was fun this year..but more fun was the dance of with the Wii and the gymnastic mat. Jake seems to have his break dancing moves down pat.
Hitting the road again, we headed back to RI. Jake really wanted to play with his work bench which was left at Mimi's house. Alex promised him that if he was still awake when we got home we would head to pick it up. Jake's response: "I'm going to stay awake guys!". Three minutes into the 90 minute ride and he was passed out. Needless to say, we got the playbench the next day.
Speaking of the next day..Jake woke up yelling "Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas Mommy!" the day after Christmas. We got him out of his crib (yes, a crib. still. If it's not broken, why try to fix it?") and asked if he want to watch a show in our room (a weekend routine) and he was having no part of that..he wanted to head downstairs to play with all his toys. He finally got to stay home and open each and ever present..and that he did! The house was trashed but it was so worth it!
In all, we had a fabulous Christmas weekend. Sure, it was tiring..but we wouldn't trade being able to see all of our family. Ninety minutes one way to MA is nothing..the memories made are priceless.
Pics will come once I get back to my computer..at the moment Jake has taken it hostage. He now loves to play on my Mac on the nickelodeon website. It is amazing to watch him play on it.
We are on the verge of 2012 and it's safe to say we are ready for it! Praying Alex gets a job soon, in the teaching field we hope. I will finish up my degree this Spring and cannot wait to walk across that stage! For my undergraduate degree I wasn't that enthused to walk across stage..this time I cannot wait! I just want to be done!!
Bring on 2012!!
It started Christmas Eve at Alex's moms.. Jake had a blast at Mimi and Grampy's - having people tickle him, chasing his older cousins, opening presents, helping everyone open their Yankee Swap gift, etc. We came home that night, left the trail mix on the lawn for the Reindeer and a cookie for Santa. Lo and behold, Santa left tons of presents that night. We woke Jake up at 7:15 am and the began! Each present he opened he exclaimed "I dont have this toy!", it was really cute. He was spoiled by Santa with puzzles, a large dinosaur, tons of games, soccer apparel, Croc boots and toys, toys and more toys. His favorite toy was the Ham from Toy Story.
We then went over to Mimi's and Grampy's house for breakfast and to see what Santa had left there. We exchanged there, ate awesome Egg's Benedict and Jake played with his new work bench. From there we went to Papa's house and opened up with the girls and his aunt and uncle. The kids were spoiled rotten by Papa..actually, we all were.
From there we headed to the final stop, cousin Annabelle and Olivers house. This was where we hung out with all of the Conlin side and even Yaya. The Yankee swap was fun this year..but more fun was the dance of with the Wii and the gymnastic mat. Jake seems to have his break dancing moves down pat.
Hitting the road again, we headed back to RI. Jake really wanted to play with his work bench which was left at Mimi's house. Alex promised him that if he was still awake when we got home we would head to pick it up. Jake's response: "I'm going to stay awake guys!". Three minutes into the 90 minute ride and he was passed out. Needless to say, we got the playbench the next day.
Speaking of the next day..Jake woke up yelling "Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas Mommy!" the day after Christmas. We got him out of his crib (yes, a crib. still. If it's not broken, why try to fix it?") and asked if he want to watch a show in our room (a weekend routine) and he was having no part of that..he wanted to head downstairs to play with all his toys. He finally got to stay home and open each and ever present..and that he did! The house was trashed but it was so worth it!
In all, we had a fabulous Christmas weekend. Sure, it was tiring..but we wouldn't trade being able to see all of our family. Ninety minutes one way to MA is nothing..the memories made are priceless.
Pics will come once I get back to my computer..at the moment Jake has taken it hostage. He now loves to play on my Mac on the nickelodeon website. It is amazing to watch him play on it.
We are on the verge of 2012 and it's safe to say we are ready for it! Praying Alex gets a job soon, in the teaching field we hope. I will finish up my degree this Spring and cannot wait to walk across that stage! For my undergraduate degree I wasn't that enthused to walk across stage..this time I cannot wait! I just want to be done!!
Bring on 2012!!
December 22, 2011
3 days!
We are full swing into Christmas mode! School is over for the semester and that means one thing - Family time!!
We are hoping Jake enjoys this Christmas season - seems he really gets the whole Santa thing this year. Elfie has been moving around the house, watching him everywhere..in the bathroom, in his playroom, on the tree, in his stocking, etc. Saturday night he flies back to the North Pole with Santa..we sure will miss him! It has been really fun to wake up each morning and look for him with Jake..he loves it. The Advent calendar is a huge hit too.. every morning he opens a door and gets a small piece of chocolate. After naps he will say "Its the next day" and run to the calendar hoping for more chocolate. Nice try, Jake.
We will be spending time with lot's of family this weekend and look forward to it! What's better than all your family together for the holidays? Nothing.
If there is anyone out there who still reads this..we wish you a very Merry Christmas! May you be surrounded by as much love and happiness as we are on Christmas!
J, A & K
We are hoping Jake enjoys this Christmas season - seems he really gets the whole Santa thing this year. Elfie has been moving around the house, watching him everywhere..in the bathroom, in his playroom, on the tree, in his stocking, etc. Saturday night he flies back to the North Pole with Santa..we sure will miss him! It has been really fun to wake up each morning and look for him with Jake..he loves it. The Advent calendar is a huge hit too.. every morning he opens a door and gets a small piece of chocolate. After naps he will say "Its the next day" and run to the calendar hoping for more chocolate. Nice try, Jake.
We will be spending time with lot's of family this weekend and look forward to it! What's better than all your family together for the holidays? Nothing.
If there is anyone out there who still reads this..we wish you a very Merry Christmas! May you be surrounded by as much love and happiness as we are on Christmas!
J, A & K
December 14, 2011
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December 10, 2011
Jake's list this year...
When asked what to get each person for Christmas this year..this was his response...
Yaya- a sock
Mimi- a shoe
Rudolph - mimi
Santa - cookies
Daddy - a christmas tree ( a toy one)
Mommy - a Rudolph
Auntie Courtney - toys for Mia & Aubrey & Ashlyn
Auntie Shelley - a camera
Dana - jingle bells
Uncle Timmy -a star
Grampy - a light
Auntie Kaylin - shoes
Papa - some more toys for him
Rara- a computer
Cherly - some toys, power rangers & my big big friend. "we can both have those, cheryl and me"
Mia -toys
Bella -squeeky toys
Miss Pam - a lot of cats
Max (friend at school) - some toys
Miss Jeanie - one cat
Gramma Louise - two cats
Kayley -toys
Miss Adrienne - a box of toys
Jake - power rangers, my big big friend
Yaya- a sock
Mimi- a shoe
Rudolph - mimi
Santa - cookies
Daddy - a christmas tree ( a toy one)
Mommy - a Rudolph
Auntie Courtney - toys for Mia & Aubrey & Ashlyn
Auntie Shelley - a camera
Dana - jingle bells
Uncle Timmy -a star
Grampy - a light
Auntie Kaylin - shoes
Papa - some more toys for him
Rara- a computer
Cherly - some toys, power rangers & my big big friend. "we can both have those, cheryl and me"
Mia -toys
Bella -squeeky toys
Miss Pam - a lot of cats
Max (friend at school) - some toys
Miss Jeanie - one cat
Gramma Louise - two cats
Kayley -toys
Miss Adrienne - a box of toys
Jake - power rangers, my big big friend
Fa la la
15 days till the big guy leaves a boatload of toys for Jake-man. Today we got our tree and Jake got to see Santa not once but twice. He went to the movies with MiMi this morning and Santa was there. We then trecked to get our tree. We picked out a great one and Jake said "nope" .. we proceeded to look for more and the next two he said "nope" We then went around in a circle and made a big deal over the first one that we liked but he didn't..he didnt realize it was the first one and said "yes" to it. Ahh..the joys of trickery. Jake helped put the tree on the car and off we went home to decorate it. Not before another trip to see Santa though. The YMcA had him visit and we got some pics. He asked for Power Rangers. WE have no idea why he keeps saying he wants them...he doesn't even watch the show.
Alex is done with school. Done. No more studetn teeaching, no more classes. No more ! Well..not for high school..but if he wants to be middle school certified, he will take a few more classes. I am elated for him and can't wait for his certification to come in. I, on the other hand, am done for another week at least. So.over.it. So so so!
Our tree looks beautiful..it so fun to go through all the old ornaments and think about the memories attached to each of them. Tonight Jake pulled out his first Christmas picture with Santa..he pointed out that it was daddy dressed as Santa and not the real guy. We told him that Daddy was asked by Santa to dress up and visit with children..he told us he knew it was Daddy because "he has a big nose, and i saw it in the picture". Can't fool that kid all the time! ;)
We can't wait to celebrate the holiday season with lots of friends and family!!
Alex is done with school. Done. No more studetn teeaching, no more classes. No more ! Well..not for high school..but if he wants to be middle school certified, he will take a few more classes. I am elated for him and can't wait for his certification to come in. I, on the other hand, am done for another week at least. So.over.it. So so so!
Our tree looks beautiful..it so fun to go through all the old ornaments and think about the memories attached to each of them. Tonight Jake pulled out his first Christmas picture with Santa..he pointed out that it was daddy dressed as Santa and not the real guy. We told him that Daddy was asked by Santa to dress up and visit with children..he told us he knew it was Daddy because "he has a big nose, and i saw it in the picture". Can't fool that kid all the time! ;)
We can't wait to celebrate the holiday season with lots of friends and family!!
November 27, 2011
Thank ya.
We had a great THanksgiving! We celebrated early this year with the Conlin side which made travel on Thanksgiving so wonderful. The 5 mile drive to Mimi and Grampy's house was way less stressful than the years past in which we drive to NH/MA and back. I think this may start a tradition~
The weather has been just beautiful..can you believe it? It was actually nice to get outside this weekend and rake leaves in the sun! We also got to take Jake out to play and take walks on rides on his bike.
Jake has been coming up with some cute sayings.. when I asked him one morning last week to come to me so that I could put his shoes and socks on he looked at me dead serisouly and said "I'm not playing this game" How could I not laugh at that?
We have a visitor for the next month..he arrived the morning after Thanksgiving..Elf on the Shelf..otherwise known as "Elfie". He watches Jake and reports to Santa each night. The first morning he told us that "he looks like a statue, he is fake". Oh boy. We then read the book to him and explained who/what this Elf is all about. He then got it. After he ate some of his breakfast he turned to the Elf with his empty bowl and said "look elfie, I ate all my strawberries". Too cute. He has told Elfie every night that he wants a bicycle for Mommdy, Daddy and Jake.. ONE bicycle for the THREE of us. That would be a trip!
Jake is still in a crib. Its something I find myself feeling guilty about a lot lately. BUT, he sleeps in it happily and doesn't get out of it at all. What's that saying "if its not broken why try to fix it?". Ya..thats exactly how I feel. But..we will put him in his toddler bed soon. I am thinking after Christmas. We are so busy lately with finishing up the semester and various parties we have to attend in December..it can wait one month. ;)
Thankful..that is us once again this November. I can probably recite the same list I did last year..home, family, education, love, cars, friends, food etc. We have a good life and a great family..what is there to complain about? Not a whole lot..in the grand scheme of things we have it pretty good. :) Hope you all feel as blessed.
The weather has been just beautiful..can you believe it? It was actually nice to get outside this weekend and rake leaves in the sun! We also got to take Jake out to play and take walks on rides on his bike.
Jake has been coming up with some cute sayings.. when I asked him one morning last week to come to me so that I could put his shoes and socks on he looked at me dead serisouly and said "I'm not playing this game" How could I not laugh at that?
We have a visitor for the next month..he arrived the morning after Thanksgiving..Elf on the Shelf..otherwise known as "Elfie". He watches Jake and reports to Santa each night. The first morning he told us that "he looks like a statue, he is fake". Oh boy. We then read the book to him and explained who/what this Elf is all about. He then got it. After he ate some of his breakfast he turned to the Elf with his empty bowl and said "look elfie, I ate all my strawberries". Too cute. He has told Elfie every night that he wants a bicycle for Mommdy, Daddy and Jake.. ONE bicycle for the THREE of us. That would be a trip!
Jake is still in a crib. Its something I find myself feeling guilty about a lot lately. BUT, he sleeps in it happily and doesn't get out of it at all. What's that saying "if its not broken why try to fix it?". Ya..thats exactly how I feel. But..we will put him in his toddler bed soon. I am thinking after Christmas. We are so busy lately with finishing up the semester and various parties we have to attend in December..it can wait one month. ;)
Thankful..that is us once again this November. I can probably recite the same list I did last year..home, family, education, love, cars, friends, food etc. We have a good life and a great family..what is there to complain about? Not a whole lot..in the grand scheme of things we have it pretty good. :) Hope you all feel as blessed.
November 17, 2011
Hide and Seek
One of Jake's favorite games these days is Hide And Seek. He loves to hide but usually picks the same spots over and over..under the dining room table, next to a door, in the bathtub, etc. Last night we were playing and as I was counting and he was suppose to be hiding he ran up to me and said "Mommy, can you put the light on in the bathroom..I am going to hide in there". Welll Jake..how much fun is that for me to find you? lol. Or, if he does hide somewhere new he giggles until we find him. Another favorite game of his is Memory..but he doesn't like to flip the cards over. He likes them upright so you can see the pictures and make matches. Hopefully Santa will bring him a few new games for Christmas!
We are headed to MA on Saturday for lunch with The Conlin clan and will be in RI for Thanksgiving. Looking forward to a great holiday with family!
We are headed to MA on Saturday for lunch with The Conlin clan and will be in RI for Thanksgiving. Looking forward to a great holiday with family!
November 01, 2011
Slacking..
We've been clowning around...
One of Jake's new favorite pastimes is to take the camera and take pics of everyone..he is getting pretty good at it!
We have been slacking on the blog! November 1st! This is the month of Thanksgiving which means next month is the C word! How did Christmas sneak up so quickly?
California came and went..Alex and I had a great time. It was nice to be on that coast..but we did miss our little man. It was odd to walk down to Downtown Disney and see all the families and not have Jake with us. The park is open until 12 midnight and wow do people take advantage of the late night hours! There were kids passed out left and right on the shuttles coming back at night. Those were the moments we were happy not to have a child with us. But..we do hope to get Jake to Disney world someday soon.
Alex at the hotel..
Me at the Anaheim Garden Walk..
Halloween! Jake looked adorable in his Mickey outfit..on Sat afternoon we strolled downtown East Greenwich and practiced trick or treated. jake had a blast and even got to sit in the EG firetruck. He loved it..and then asked the fireman for candy. :)
On Monday we had a great time in Coventry trick or treating for real. Jake was so cute with his "trick or treat" or "Do you have a dog?" and then.. "Thank you...Happy Halloween". So cute!
One of his favorite parts of the night was when he got to give out candy..
Happy November!!
One of Jake's new favorite pastimes is to take the camera and take pics of everyone..he is getting pretty good at it!
We have been slacking on the blog! November 1st! This is the month of Thanksgiving which means next month is the C word! How did Christmas sneak up so quickly?
California came and went..Alex and I had a great time. It was nice to be on that coast..but we did miss our little man. It was odd to walk down to Downtown Disney and see all the families and not have Jake with us. The park is open until 12 midnight and wow do people take advantage of the late night hours! There were kids passed out left and right on the shuttles coming back at night. Those were the moments we were happy not to have a child with us. But..we do hope to get Jake to Disney world someday soon.
Alex at the hotel..
Me at the Anaheim Garden Walk..
Halloween! Jake looked adorable in his Mickey outfit..on Sat afternoon we strolled downtown East Greenwich and practiced trick or treated. jake had a blast and even got to sit in the EG firetruck. He loved it..and then asked the fireman for candy. :)
On Monday we had a great time in Coventry trick or treating for real. Jake was so cute with his "trick or treat" or "Do you have a dog?" and then.. "Thank you...Happy Halloween". So cute!
One of his favorite parts of the night was when he got to give out candy..
Happy November!!
October 06, 2011
October
Boy do we have a busy month ahead..Apple Picking outing this weekend with Auntie Courtney and crew..a wedding next weekend.. a trip to CA at the end of the month. Whohoo! Oh.. and Halloween! A week or so ago, Jake wanted to be Super Why (Wyatt) from the Super Readers..until we went shopping at Target and he saw a million other possible outfits. He then wanted to be be everything he could get his hands on in the store..but I resisted to buy him the Darth Vader,Monkey, Banana, Mr Potato Head or Spider Man costumes to name a few. I then told him this past weekend that his friend Sidney will be Minnie Mouse..he is now on a Mickey Mouse kick. Our daily conversations go like this:
Me: Jake, what do you want to be for Halloween this year?
Jake: Mickey Mouse, because I love Mickey Mouse.
Me: Are you sure?
Jake: Yes, I was just joking when I said I wanted to be Super Why. It was just a joke.
Cute.
Ahh October. It's a great month, kicking off fall and all the fun things it brings. October 1st always reminds me of Tahoe and our beginnings out there. When Alex and I packed up his Pathfinder and trekked out to the West Coast in September of 2001, it was quite a journey. We raced out there in just 4 days and lived with his dad in Reno before we found our place in South Lake Tahoe. I remember finding it mid- September and being SO excited to move in on Oct 1st!
We drove the jam packed Pathfinder through the Sierra Mountains and settled into Linda Avenue with nothing but our snowboards, winter clothes and an air mattress and over time turned it into a cute 2 bedroom apartment. Those were the days.. we were gypsies as my dad liked to call us..not a care in the world, quitting our jobs in Ogunquit and following our hearts and dreams of West Coast living.
At times it was stressful but most of the time it was very laid back. I didn't even have a bank account out there (no need for it when you are making $7 an hour!), no car of my own for the majority of the time I was out there and I relied on public transportation..season passes were dirt cheap - $199 was a steal! That's pretty much what it costs for a family of 3 to snowboard one day now a days. I love looking back at those days and am proud we did it..it definitely made me get outside my comfort zone which I never realized how badly I needed. Our relationship was tested at times (like the summer I had to go home because I was so homesick, but then couldn't wait to get back to Tahoe) but it made us stronger and allowed us to see that there is nothing the two of us can't do.
Some day Jake may come to us and tell us he needs to get out of New England. When the time comes I will fully support him, as our parents did for 3 years. Worst case..we will just have to move with him.....
Me: Jake, what do you want to be for Halloween this year?
Jake: Mickey Mouse, because I love Mickey Mouse.
Me: Are you sure?
Jake: Yes, I was just joking when I said I wanted to be Super Why. It was just a joke.
Cute.
Ahh October. It's a great month, kicking off fall and all the fun things it brings. October 1st always reminds me of Tahoe and our beginnings out there. When Alex and I packed up his Pathfinder and trekked out to the West Coast in September of 2001, it was quite a journey. We raced out there in just 4 days and lived with his dad in Reno before we found our place in South Lake Tahoe. I remember finding it mid- September and being SO excited to move in on Oct 1st!
We drove the jam packed Pathfinder through the Sierra Mountains and settled into Linda Avenue with nothing but our snowboards, winter clothes and an air mattress and over time turned it into a cute 2 bedroom apartment. Those were the days.. we were gypsies as my dad liked to call us..not a care in the world, quitting our jobs in Ogunquit and following our hearts and dreams of West Coast living.
At times it was stressful but most of the time it was very laid back. I didn't even have a bank account out there (no need for it when you are making $7 an hour!), no car of my own for the majority of the time I was out there and I relied on public transportation..season passes were dirt cheap - $199 was a steal! That's pretty much what it costs for a family of 3 to snowboard one day now a days. I love looking back at those days and am proud we did it..it definitely made me get outside my comfort zone which I never realized how badly I needed. Our relationship was tested at times (like the summer I had to go home because I was so homesick, but then couldn't wait to get back to Tahoe) but it made us stronger and allowed us to see that there is nothing the two of us can't do.
Some day Jake may come to us and tell us he needs to get out of New England. When the time comes I will fully support him, as our parents did for 3 years. Worst case..we will just have to move with him.....
September 17, 2011
Fall has arrived!
Well..with the 61 degree weather..fall is surely here! The layering of clothing has begun. No one is more happy about that than I..i LOVE to layer! However, with fall comes school and with school comes work. No one is more unhappy about that than I! Alex is settling into his role at his school with his school work and loving it (minus the school work part, im sure)..Jake is settling back into a routine with being back at Pre School and we are loving that as well. What hasn't been great are the colds, sniffles and coughs that have come about. Jake and Alex are battling a cough..with Alex feeling a tad worse I think. It's amazing the germs that reside in classrooms. Yuck. Let's hope this is the last of it..although I know that's probably impossible.
Next month Alex and I head out to CA at the end of the month for some R & R. We are only going for a long weekend really..but it will be nice to get away. Hopefully we get all of our school work done before we leave, so that we can really enjoy the time. We haven't been in California since May of 2003 when we left Lake Tahoe for good. Seems like yesterday, in a way! I miss the west coast and it's laid back attitude..but I dont miss the paychecks we got as minimum wage ski bums. ;) October will be a usy month with apple pickng outings, weddings, birthdays and get aways..oh..did i mention school work too. This will hopefully be the last of me dreading a fall semester (until the one when Jake starts college!)..but Alex is thinking about his Masters. Good luck, buddy. That's all I have to say! ;) Of course, i will 100% support him..but I know it's not easy..especially with a family.
Happy Fall all!!!
Next month Alex and I head out to CA at the end of the month for some R & R. We are only going for a long weekend really..but it will be nice to get away. Hopefully we get all of our school work done before we leave, so that we can really enjoy the time. We haven't been in California since May of 2003 when we left Lake Tahoe for good. Seems like yesterday, in a way! I miss the west coast and it's laid back attitude..but I dont miss the paychecks we got as minimum wage ski bums. ;) October will be a usy month with apple pickng outings, weddings, birthdays and get aways..oh..did i mention school work too. This will hopefully be the last of me dreading a fall semester (until the one when Jake starts college!)..but Alex is thinking about his Masters. Good luck, buddy. That's all I have to say! ;) Of course, i will 100% support him..but I know it's not easy..especially with a family.
Happy Fall all!!!
August 23, 2011
August is almost over..
This summer honestly feels like the quickest one EVA! Possibly it is because of what looms ahead..my last year of grad school. I couldn't be more stressed about it and it hasnt even started yet. Alex is hoping to complete some coursework this semester as well..it should be an interesting fall! Also, Jake starts preschool.. how crazy is that?
This summer has had it's ups and downs.. the ups were definitely the trips we took. There were a couple to Ogunquit and WElls Maine.... weekends full of lobster, beach and time with good friends is always a great way to celebrate the 4th of July weekend and Jake's 3rd birthday. Jake being potty trained has been a plus as well..although he has "acdidents" here and there, he has certainly mastered the art of peeing and pooping in true 3 year old style. Our trip to Lake George was a fun family filled time..A day at Saratoga, The Great Escape, The water park, and a few days at the beach made up a fabulous vacation. We spent tons of time with family and friends and cherish all the memories made!
While Alex was laid off at the end of July..it was a down.. but we have hopefully found a way to turn it into a plus..if he can finish his certificate this fall it will all be worthwhile. He certainly doesn't miss the long hours and the trip to Newport daily!
Each of the Gregson's had a birthday this summer...a trip to Ogunquit for Jake's, Daddy's day was spent at the beach and Mommy's was spent at the Red Sox game.. I hope we continue to celebrate in style in the summers to come.
With YaYa's birthday tomorrow, we want to wish her a VERY happy ##th birthday! You are the best Mom and Yaya we could ask for and we all love you more than words can say!!!! We also can't wait to see you this weekend to celebrate YOU!!
We love you!!
August 21, 2011
July 24, 2011
Fathers Day..
Fathers Day we woke up in Massachusetts after celebrating our good friend Julie's wedding and met Papa to get Jake back from him..he spent his first sleep over at his house the weekend of his birthday and fathers day.. after lunch with Papa and family we spent time with Grampy & fam as well.. all around it was a great weekend...
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