Time Flies When You're Having Fun!

The truth of the matter is: I hate being on the computer when I'm home because I'm on it all day at work. There I said it. So I stink at this blogging thing because I used to do it on my lunch break at my previous employer's and now I can't.

Anyway....lots going on since the last time we posted, oh, 5 months ago! I'll include some pictures.

Our little boy is changing SO much, (see pictures below). He's tall and getting lean. Still no change in the potty situation, but I'm hoping that he'll have some peer pressure from school and go on the potty soon. I've felt some reassurance from friends who tell me their little boys fought the potty, but when they left them alone, one day they just decided that it was time and did it on their own. (Please God.)

Jack is extremely articulate. My Dad called a few days ago. Jack spent a few days up with my Mom and Dad while we were on the cruise. He spent a lot of time in "Papa's Workshop" aka, the basement of wonders. As in, "I wonder what the hell he has down there?" Anyway, I digress, so my Dad called a few days ago and the conversation when something like this:

Sharon: "So Dad, did you and Jack have a good time?"
Dad: "We were down in the basement most of the time. He was so good, we pounded some nails into styromfoam, played with the vice, walked around, it was great."
Sharon: "I'm glad he didn't show you his temper."
Dad: "Nope, he was great. By the way if he's right there, ask him what a countersink is."
Sharon: "Hey Jack, What's a countersink?"
Jack: "It's in Papa's basement."
Dad: "Ask him what a countersink does."
Sharon: Jack, what does a countersink do?"
Jack: "It makes holes Mom"
Dad: "I can't believe it! The little *$& remembers! He's got a mind like a steel trap."

Oh and he does, this is just a small example of the things Jack remembers. So just a warning if you're around the boy....watch what you say. I see some embarrasing moments coming my way....

Matt and I went on a cruise with the Rossiter clan last week and had a blast. I was a complete wreck before we left. Drafted a will, a medical attention form for Jack, had them notarized. What a psycho. I've never had problems travelling before, but now that we have Jack, all I could think of was that we would die on the plane, the bus or the boat and he would be in foster care unless I made it VERY clear where he was to go. Sometimes my OCD gets the best of me, what can I say?

Everything is great, having a wonderful summer. We haven't been to the lake as much as we would like, but there's so much to do in Somersworth that we haven't had much of a chance. I can't believe it's already August. I'm looking forward to fall though, it IS my favorite season.

My Krystal is due to have little Noah in less than a month! I'm SO excited I can't stand it! She and Ray are working on moving into a bigger place so she is working on the nursery which is a really good thing because I think she was going a little stir crazy being out of work. They found her replacement a little earlier than she had hoped, so she stopped work in July. I think it's better for her, being a pastry chef is no joke. I was exhausted at my desk job and can't imagine how she must have been feeling. Getting that girl to relax is like an act of congress though, hopefully she'll take advantage.

Work is going well for both of us, Matt is still pursuing his master's degree in education, but won't be going back until the winter semester. I love my job and Jack loves school. So basically, we're all good.

We send our love to all of you and hope to talk soon. Hope you're all enjoying your summer. Here are a few pictures for your viewing pleasure.


The Beach


Mom and Jack at the Beach


Kiss the Cow


Billings Farm


These Boots Were Made for Walking

Yup! Still a Slacker!

So let's see.....some updates.

- We think Jack may be a lawyer in later years. His newest is when you offer him something, he answers with, "How 'bout (insert something he's not supposed to, or doesn't often have here)?" i.e. apple pie, apple juice, ice cream, cake, candy

- He loves to sing loud and proud like his momma. "a b c d e f GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! h i j k l m n o PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! q r s t u VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! w x y AND ZEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

- Jack LOVES Caillou. For those of you who don't know who this is, it's a 4 year old little cartoon boy who, while educational, can sometimes be whiney. Maybe I think this because I've seen every episode at least 231 times. But hey, he could be watching worse? Right?

- Our son is quite witty for a 2 year old and he makes me laugh often throughout the day. You'll see in the photo below.

- Jack is testing boundries, BIG TIME, but I think he's starting to get the concept of there being consequences for his actions.... NOT! (HA HA)

- He is an excellent traveller. We went out to Ohio last month and he was awesome on the plane and wonderful on the 14 hour drive back.

- No signs of interest with the potty.....I'm anxiously awaiting but nope, no interest.

Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure. Some are blurry because hey, he's 2, he moves A LOT. By the way, that scrunched up face is our son's version of a smile. Oh Boy!