I, O, Y...

Javin loves this show "Super Why" on PBS (9 am pacific)! It's a reading show that uses common children's stories to teach letters and words, too old for him really but he loves it! Just a minute ago he was sitting in the recliner reciting letters! "I, O, Y!" Apparently, he is getting ready for the big time! Mommy better start practicing letters with him! He is freakishly smart! Not sure how I am going to keep up!

Fun in the Sun While Watching JD Run

Brandon and Javin had a blast in Utah watching Uncle JD participate in State track! Javin got to play with his cousins, Briton and Hadley, Uncle Devin, JD, and Grandma and Grandpa Mic! Here's a few pictures documenting the fun!

Sweet Freedom Meets Missed Little Hands and Snotty Noses

I have officially been husband and childless for 6 hours. Brandon took Javin to Utah for his little brother's state track meet. Thursday through Sunday all to myself. In their short abscence I organized Javin's room so that I can get double the stuff in it when Gatlin comes. Then I reorganized all of our paper/computer/coloring books/magazines. It's hard to imagine that at one point, this was my life. Alone and then just Brandon and I. There was always plenty of time and relaxation. Lots of peace and quiet. Now there is never enough time and never enough peace and quiet, but it's the best noise. It's happy noise. It's that sweet little boy saying "mama" 1 million times a day! It's hollering and jabbering non-stop! It's having everything I say repeated. It's laughter and giggles! It's joy beyond description! Do I and will I miss my boys while there are gone....YES! Will I embrace every second of peace and quiet with sheer delight...YES! The best thing about being a wife and mother is that you can love your husband and your children with every ounce of your being and still love being apart from them in short, peaceful increments! It doesn't mean you don't love them and love being with them, it just means you know how important it is to take care of you! We are no good to anyone else if we haven't taken care of ourselves! That is what this weekend alone is about for me! Rejuvenating myself so I can be the best wife and mom possible! Thanks to my amazing husband for offering to let me have this time! May he enjoy the chaos of childcare by himself! May he look down at his shirt and be covered in snot and food splotches. And may he come home with renewed appreciation for what it means to be a stay-at-home mom! I love you, babe!

Playdoh to the Rescue---For 5 Minutes at Least!

After a beautiful weekend, the clouds are rolling in and out bringing short bursts of rainshowers. In an attempt to keep my restless son entertained, we made Playdoh and played for about 5 minutes before he was bored again. Then we colored. Then we went and sat in the car so he could drive! Yeah for nap-time and Benadryl (I only gave it to him for his allergies, I swear!)!

Lawnmowers & Sandboxes

Our beautiful Saturday was filled with some of Javin's favorite activities! Lawnmowers and sandboxes!

An Affair to Remember

Javin and I went to visit my parents for about a week and Javin fell in love...with a dog! My parents new dog is named Jax and he loves kids and Jav loves dogs! He loved to lay with him and give him kisses! I don't think he has ever said the word dog, he just barks where the word should go! I see a dog in our future and by future, I mean when my boys are old enough to scoop the poop not think it's something to play with! Jav definately got my love of animals!