My Poor, Sweet Baby

This was my post on facebook it explains it all so I'll just add it here:
Avery + Entertainment Center Corner = 1 Deep cut on the forehead,1 trip to Jackson, 1 traumatic failed attempt at stitches, 1 Plastic Surgeon, 1 Operation to repair deep laceration, 1 VERY Stressed Mommy and Daddy.

He now has 6 or so stitches in his forehead...he is doing great now....me well, God saw me through it....Sorry Jenn. but I had to post the pics!!

My Private Art Gallery

One boring Saturday I was surprised by my little artist...Elle-Catherine...she gave me a tour through my own private art gallery full of masterpieces done by her! I love that girl!

Our Mexican Birthday Party

One of Terry's and Nick's employee's graciously invited our families to his daughter's one year birthday party. What they called a party would by most American families be referred to as a celebration. The family was so sweet and hospitable and the food was good...but there is more to that story that I'll tell if you ask but I'm not printing it! We had loads of fun and our children loved the pinata, boy do they know how to do a pinata! It was an interesting experience to be the only white people in a room puts a new perspective on life!

Growing into his personality

I love watching who my children are growing up to be...I love seeing how and why they come to the decisions they will make. We learned something about our little Avery today. We learned that he is stubborn. He got into trouble for not obeying something we told him to do (funny, but I've forgotten what that something was) because he disobeyed he was sent to Mommy's chair for timeout. After some time in the chair Terry told him if he would say "Please, Daddy may I get up" he could get up and join everyone else on the couch. Well, he wouldn't do it. Refused. So he sat there, and sat there. Until, finally, he said it. My how much fun will we all have as he grows up.

Jackson's First Day of Kindergarten

Jackson had a wonderful time; he really enjoyed himself and was such a big boy. When his teacher, Ms. Danna, called his name he lined up and walked out with his hands in his pockets. I'll never forget that sight. This is really no surprise to me; he as always been very independent wanting to do it all himself. However, he loves to give hugs. When I picked him up and we got in the car, this was our conversation:

"Mom, you didn't put my lunch money in my bag. My teacher couldn't find it; you've got to put it in the bag."
Me: "Jackson, I told you I put money into your account at school"
Jack: "Mom, I don't know where my 'count is. My 'count isn't anywhere in my back pack!"

I love my sweet, sweet baby boy! And part of me misses that towhead little toddler he used to be.

Today I began...

Well, I have always been on a roller coaster with my weight and my dieting, but for the past 2 or so years I've sat pretty comfortable on 20 extra pounds. No, more. I refuse. I'm tired of it. so as of today, I'm on my journey to lose my 20 extra pounds...my deadline...Christmas, will it happen? We'll see.

Elle-Catherine's first day of school...

Today I took Elle-Catherine to begin her second grade school year. To be honest I'm not so sure how I feel about it. When I first became a mommy, I knew I wanted to be a stay-at-home kind of mom. I wanted to experience everything from the happy, sad, board and stressful. I have been so blessed by God and my husband that for 8 years I have lived and breathed my children. I've loved every minute of it, even the hard ones. So, now I'm just supposed to let someone else have them for seven hours a day. Am I just supposed to let someone else be instrumental in shaping who they become. I don't know. I'm not sure. For now she was so excited and had no apparent separation anxiety which was good for both of us.