Cameron's Dinner Prayer

God, let us have fun with Jesus.
And let us have fun with our food.
And thank you for the fun we had today.
And let us have a good night.
In Jesus Namen, Amen.

Love that boy!

Catching up

It's been awhile since I posted, and I want to make sure I don't lose any of my kids' awesomeness that I post on Facebook :)

12/23/2011

I used to be afraid of Cam's lack of a healthy sense of fear, but after watching him climb a ladder to the top of the highest slide at the bounce place, my perspective has changed. I pray he uses his adventurous spirit to try new things, to take on challenges, and to know that sometimes success only comes after several 'failed' attempts. Wow! Parenting is stinkin awesome!!! (Yes, I am tearing up at the bounce place!)

12/28/2011

Me: James, you may not get to have dessert anymore if you can't calm down.
James: But it's the Sour Patch Kids. They're playing video games in my tummy and they make me move and dance.

12/30/2011 

Cam busted his lip a little while ago. Playing with hair soothes him, so when Mommy got off the couch he moved right on to James 

1/10/2012

I'm in the garage, Christina is in bed. It's almost 1:30am. This begs the question: When did Cam (2 years old) come downstairs and start watching TV by himself in the recliner in the living room?

1/18/2012

Me: James, do you know what tomorrow is?
James: It's Thursday.
Me: And Mommy's birthday. 
James: Oh, yea.
Me: Do you know how old I'll be?
James: Umm.. 31. Will Daddy still be 29?
Me: Yes.
James: HAHAHAHAHAHA!

1/21/2012

I highly recommend having 2 boys!! Spiderman and Batman (the REAL Batman) are running around, laughing, and having the best time together

2/11/2012 

"How old are you?" "Twooo!" (holds up "hook 'em")

3/20/2012

Me: James, Daddy is running up to Home Depot. Want to go with him?
James: No. I only want to go if someone goes to Costco cuz I like snacks!!

8/28/2012

Ben: When we get home we are going right to bed with no arguing.
James: Kindergarteners never argue and I'm a Kindergartener now so I won't argue.

9/27/2012

James got the team ball tonight!!! I'm so proud of my little man and the joy he has for the game!!

9/29/2012

Pajama/movie day "started" (it actually started at the butt crack of dawn when the boys got up but I refused to make breakfast until  with biscuits, sausage gravy, eggs and The Incredibles. Cam is in big boy underwear and the timer is set to take him potty every 15 minutes. It's going to be a great day!!

11/19/2012 

Christina, 6:20 pm: "OK, I'm going to bunco, see you later."
James, 6:21pm: "Daddy, look at Cam!"

11/29/2013

C: Are we going to get Dames?
Me: Well, we need to get gas too. Which should we so first?
C: Get my Dames.
Me: Do you miss your James?
C: Ya. I'm gonna tiss him.
Me: You can't kiss him because you're sick.
C: Oh. Can I "high five" him?
Me:  Ya. You can.
C: Ok 

11/30/2012

C: Where's Daddy? 
Me: He went somewhere with his friends.
J: Ya. He went to Bunco.
Me: Bahaha! Actually he went to play poker.
J: Oh ya. Bunco is for girls

12/25/2012 

James' letter to Santa

1/23/2013

Cam was a sweetheart and got a prize from the Dr's goodie box for his brother. He got James a monster truck. What did he get for himself? A princess wand, of course!

1/30/2013 

I wasn't sure what he meant when he said he wanted "Wolverine" hair but apparently this did the trick... He is so proud!

3/30/2013 

James insisted on bringing his own money to tip the clown for his and his brother's balloon animals so he "won't waste mom's money". Sweet kid!

Spring 2013 

Cameron played his one and only season of soccer. He did NOT like it! His brother was a big helper during some games. Cam did play his entire last game though because he knew he'd get a trophy :) 

4/9/2013 

James lost his first tooth!! Unfortunately, it was at recess and the tooth is long gone. We've decided we'll write a letter to the tooth fairy explaining the situation

5/13/2013

Ben and I tried to explain to James what a butler does. After hearing our explanation, he said, "Y'all do all that so you're butlers." Yes, son, we do all that but we don't get paid! 

6/19/2013

James did something weird (sorry, but I can't remember what!)
Me: James, you're a weirdo.
James: Well, you made me!

6/2013

Summer trip to OK- Cam LOVED fishing

7/14/2013

James has requested couscous, meatballs, and cucumber for his birthday dinner.#lovethatkid

8/2/2013 

James went to work with Ben today. He found Photo Booth on the computer :)

8/16/2013

Mom and Cam went on a lunch date at his favorite, Chick Fil-A, before work got busy.

10/2/2013

Cam's class made a list of what they want to be when they grow up... he wants to be a Ninja Turtle :)

10/7/2013

Shopping with Cam at Kohl’s… Cam wants to get me a ring, necklace, earrings, bracelet, and watch for my birthday. Don't forget to take him shopping with you, Ben. Although that'll be above our typical birthday budget ;) 

10/8/2013

Cameron didn’t like baseball the whole way to practice. Once we got there, he played catch with his brother and then helped the coach with team stretches. Then after batting, he was supposed to be fielding the ball around the pitcher’s mound where he proceeded to lay down and pretend to snore. Then he stood up and said, “Mommy, I’m so funny.” That boys likes to bat but isn't a fan of the rest of it.

10/12/2013

James threw a touchdown pass, ran in two touchdowns, and had two runs over 50 yards (on a 70 yard field).

I also saw him start to throw a perfect block, but he pulled up because he remembered he's not allowed to do that in flag football.

Smart, talented, athletic kid. I have no idea where it comes from. (The athletic part anyway)

10/20/2013

Dinner conversation tonight...
James: Mom, I'm glad you're alive. I really like your salad.
Cam: I'm glad you're alive, too. If you weren't, you'd be dead.

10/22/2013

Tonight's dinner prayer:
James: God thank you for giving us a good day today and bless the food.
Cam: And don't let the dragons eat us. I mean don't let the dragon FLIES eat us. 
(He had an issue with some dragon flies at t-ball a couple weeks ago.)