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!
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Cameron's Dinner Prayer
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
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 :)
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.)
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.
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!
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!!
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.
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!"
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
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
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!
Me: James, you're a weirdo.
James: Well, you made me!
6/2013
Summer trip to OK- Cam LOVED fishing
7/14/2013
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)
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.
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.)
Thursday, August 1, 2013
That's what boys do...
Cameron and I were walking down the hall a little while ago because he wanted to put money in his piggy bank. He's a little thief- he finds money everywhere he goes and picks it up. This time the money was on the end table in the living room and he scooped it up and said, "Mommy, we will go in my room and we will put this in my dinosaur piggy bank." How could I say no to that? :)
Anyway, as we were walking down the wood-floored hall, Cam spun in a circle. He was very proud of himself. He said, "I can do that. I can spin. That's what boys do." After being home with the boys for about 6 weeks so far this summer, and being on the verge of going crazy some days, I'm glad I can still crack up laughing at my silly boys!
Anyway, as we were walking down the wood-floored hall, Cam spun in a circle. He was very proud of himself. He said, "I can do that. I can spin. That's what boys do." After being home with the boys for about 6 weeks so far this summer, and being on the verge of going crazy some days, I'm glad I can still crack up laughing at my silly boys!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
And this, is Cameron :)
Cameron is a nut!! Here he is in his "Pider-guy", "Cap Merica" costume. And this pretty much sums it up :)
Cameron is his own person. He wants to do things on his own and we're in the midst of the 'terrible twos' where he throws fits when he isn't allowed to do things his way whenever he wants!!
He's also hilarious and full of words. I think second children have it harder because they're constantly compared with their older sibling. Luckily, I don't remember when James did anything, so every Cam does is AMAZING!
Some cute 'Camisms' at this point:
- Cap Merica
- Pider-guy
- Supe-man
(Notice a theme?? He loves everything his brother loves!)
- He repeats us as we pray with him each night.
- He LOVES the 'shark prayer' that we're SO excited (insert sarcasm here) James introduced to the family. It's fun putting your hands on top of your head to make a shark fan no matter where we eat dinner.
- He says "Jas burp" or "Tameron burp"
- He is very polite and always says "Peas" and "Tant tu".
- Earlier today, he sneezed a couple times in a row and then said, "Say bess you Mommy".
Cameron makes us laugh daily and it's so fun being his mom!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
James' Prayer
We have a routine every night with the boys. They put on PJs, brush their teeth, go potty, and then each of them gets to pick a book. After reading, we ask James what he's thankful for and then we pray over them. Last night, was Ben's bed night, and James told him at dinner that he was going to say the prayer before bed. He usually prayers before dinner, but it's a memorized prayer so he doesn't think much of it. At dinner, he said that he was going to try real hard and do his best and say a prayer. Ben said James even went through the routine of asking Ben and Cameron what they were thankful for before he prayed. Ben said he did a good job.
This was his prayer tonight (night 2 of praying for the family):
Dear God,
We thank you for this day and we love you. We love you because of the toys and the food you give us to eat and to play with. We thank you for the refrigerators that we can keep our food in and we thank you for the stores that we can go to when we run out of food so we won't be hungry. We thank you for the builders who make our houses so we don't have to be out in the rain or cold so we don't catch a cold. We thank you for our pajamas that we have to sleep in.
Amen.
This was his prayer tonight (night 2 of praying for the family):
Dear God,
We thank you for this day and we love you. We love you because of the toys and the food you give us to eat and to play with. We thank you for the refrigerators that we can keep our food in and we thank you for the stores that we can go to when we run out of food so we won't be hungry. We thank you for the builders who make our houses so we don't have to be out in the rain or cold so we don't catch a cold. We thank you for our pajamas that we have to sleep in.
Amen.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Silliness at Target
James actually offered to go to the store with me, which NEVER happens. I'm pretty sure he only offered because when we were there after school, he picked out some Skittles for dessert and had to leave them at the store because Mommy forgot her wallet :(
Anyway, he picked jelly beans on our second trip. I'm not a mom who opens food in stores because I know there are people who let their kids eat an entire package of something and then leave the wrapper somewhere without paying for it, and I don't want to be that mom, so James was surprised when I opened the package as we waited in line.
"Mommy, can I eat ALL of them?"
Of course I told him he couldn't and told him he could have 10. When we got up to the register, he handed the bag to her and when she asked if he wanted to hold them or put them in the bag, I asked if he'd finished his 10.
"Oopps!" was his response. The cashier laughed because she knew what that meant.
Me: "How many did you have? 25? 37?"
James: (sheepishly) "11."
Me: "I'll let you slide with 11 this time." :)
Me: "I'll let you slide with 11 this time." :)
On the way out, I told him we'd have to take the jelly beans with us to Grandpa's tomorrow because he loves the black jelly beans and we could share with him. James looked at me with a sad face and said, "We can take them with us, but if he eats all of them, I'll be sad."
And finally- unrelated to jelly beans... I started pulling out of the parking spot, and James said, "Mommy, I'm not buckled! .... Did you hear the 'chichik' (noise) that tells you I'm buckled?!?"
Sunday, January 29, 2012
"Jamesisms" from 2011
This is a LONG one, so beware. These are my favorite "Jameisms" from the past year. I copied all our family-related status updates from last year. Yet another reason why wanted to start a blog (I could only go back and retrieve the past year's).
1/29/11
J: Mommy, I can't grown-up whistle. I can just go "woo woo" and that's a train whistle. But when I turn 4 then I will be able to grown-up whistle.
2/24/11
James: This is what Katelyn brought for show and tell (toy). Me: Oh, no, James. I'm sorry we forgot show and tell! What did you show? James: I just showed them my shirt. (Broke my heart!) Me: What did you tell them about it? James: (shrugs and smiles) I told them my daddy got it for me. -He said he was a little sad but it was ok. I'm SO thankful for an easy-going kid!
2/25/11
James just unknowingly corrected Hulk's (Super Hero Squad cartoon) grammar. Hulk said, "Hulk don't understand," and my sweet, proper English speaking boy said, "Mommy, Hulk said, 'Hulk doesn't understand.'" I love it!
3/1/11
Me: Boys, let's go upstairs.
James: Mommy, I'm an owl. I stay awake when it's night-night time and I go to sleep when it's wake-up time... nice try, buddy!
3/11/11
James' instructions when getting in the car: Mommy, don't crash the car. - you have to love his confidence in my abilities ;-)
3/13/11
(praying with James) Me: James, what are you going to thank God for tonight?
James: I'm going to thank Him for 5 things. I thank Him for my carpet, for my puzzles, for my books, for my shark frisbee that I'm going to take with me to Granny's next time I go and I'm gonna play with it in her pool because it's a pool frisbee... that's 4 things. And I thank Him for my fan.
3/20/11
Me: James, did you and Daddy (Ben Hollander) buy some dirt to plant your carrot seeds?
James: Yep. We bought potty dirt. Me: Do you mean potting soil?
James: Oh, yea, potty soil.
3/25/11
A conversation with James earlier...
James: Mommy, I'm getting bigger.
Me: James, you're getting bigger every day. Your brother is, too.
James: Yeah, but not as big as me. And we help each other.
Me: You do? How does he help you?
James: He gives me hugs and kisses. I'm thankful for that.
4/1/11
My silly superhero addict put yellow stickers on his hands and said, "Mommy, look, I'm Ironman" :)
4/2/11
James had a GREAT time at t-ball!! I asked him what his favorite part was, and he said, "Playing baseball." I guess he liked it all :)
4/10/11
Mission Impossible 75: James "can do it myself" so he wanted to unbutton all 5 buttons on his shirt before bed.
Time: 2-3 minutes
Frustration level: Mid-High
Reaction after accomplishing his goal: Pride and excitement!!
4/21/11
On our way to the campsite... James: Mommy, before I go to bed I'm gonna pee in the woods.
4/28/11
James: Mommy, Jesus is in heaven. And He's alive. And He's risen. But He's still in our hearts. First He was a baby but now He's a grown-up.
5/25/11
J: I buckled myself. Me: You're getting good at that, dude. J: I think I'm already 4 years old. -His bday is in July :)
6/5/11
James tripped walking out of church earlier, so I asked him if he was ok. James: "Yep. I just keep tripping. I've got the trips today!"
6/15/11
Tonight James and I read a Clifford book that talked about Clifford's favorite things, so on each page I had James tell me which picture was his favorite. On the animal page he said the octopus, on the vehicle page he said the race car, and on the music page (without hesitation or bothering to look at the options), "Air guitar!" :)
6/24/11
After being away from Mom since Monday, James was ready to see me today. My aunt said he brought his pillow, blanket, and toothbrush downstairs and put them by the door as soon as he woke up this morning :) Cam clinged to me from the moment I got there and cried when I put him in his carseat so we could leave because he thought I was leaving him again. Poor guy!
6/29/11
James: We're playing 'Cameron pour water on James while James is jumping'. -- He's creative in many aspects of life but not so much in how he titles his activities!
Me: James, will you please get forks for you and Cam?
James: Yes. I will get forks because that's my job. And cooking lunch is your job.
Me: And what's your brother's job?
James: His job is waiting and eating.
7/2/11
On our way to celebrate my brother-in-law, Eric's, birthday and James is making up songs for each of the Superhero Squad guys. I love it! 'Thor! Hammer, hammer, hammer!' 'Superhero Squad (drawn out)! Yea, yea, yea, yea!' =)
7/10/11
Ben Hollander (to James): How'd you get so good at building with Legos?
James: I don't know.
Ben: Are you just a natural?
James: Ya. I just naturaled.
7/12/11
James and I were talking about how much he loves his brother and he still will when he's a grown up like I love my brother and sister...
James: Mommy, I want a sister.
Me: You do?
James: Yes. Mommy, grow me a sister in your tummy, please.
Me: hahahaha!
7/31/11
James can swim!! He did a great job tonight without his floaties!
8/1/11
Tonight James wanted to thank God for 6 things (he usually ranges anywhere from 1-20 :).
"I thank Him for Destin and Jamie (Destin Garner and jamie garner); that's 1. I thank Him for my fan; that's 2. I thank Him for my lamp; that's 3. I thank Him for my house; that's 4. I thank Him for my family that He gave me; that's 5. I thank Him for my mommy; that's 6."
8/13/11
My awesome 4-year-old can jump off the diving board into 10 foot deep water and swim to the edge with NO floaties! He rocks!!
8/21/11
James: 'Dad, my mom's gonna turn 31 before you turn 30.' (grinning at Mom)
8/27/11
He went to bed a couple hours ago, but I forgot to share!
(James was spinning his toothbrush around in his mouth and swaying back and forth) Me: James, stop spinning your toothbrush, and clean your teeth.
James: But there's music in my head.
9/11/11
James (on seeing the line-up tonight): They said Romo! I guess his boo-boo is better!
10/17/11
James: Mommy, can I do my homework, now? (I'll be sad when this phase is over!!)
10/22/11
JAMES: Mommy, there's a huge food football game going on in my tummy right now. (Translation: I'm hungry.)
11/11/11
It's awesome that James calls his little brother, "Dude." Cracks me up!
11/25/11
James has had his bike for a year and a half and he really rode it for for the first time today. I'm a proud momma!
12/7/11
James is all bundled up for his field trip... He said if he gets cold he won't be able to play, so I told him if he gets cold he needs to jump around. "Ok, Mommy. I'll do the jump and spin move Destin taught me."
12/9/11
James: Mommy, tomorrow is Saturday, so you have nothing to do but stay home and play with me. (It's Mommy's favorite day all week!!!)
12/12/11
James went with me to Walgreens earlier. I used a cart (as a walker) while shopping because my back was really bothering me. When we left, I left the cart inside, and told James I hoped I'd be able to make it to the car. He said, "I'll hold your hand, Mommy." I almost melted :)
12/14/11
Me: Eat the rest of this and you can have dessert.
James: All this?
Me: Yes. You don't have to eat the peas or Lima beans.
James: But I like windo beans. They're so big and good.
James: Mommy, how does God see us but we don't see Him?
Me: Well, we can't be everywhere, but God can. He's a BIG God and He can see everyone.
James: Like, He can see us when we're driving in the car. But He walks with quiet footsteps, so we can't hear Him, we can only hear the sound of the other engines.
12/15/11
James: 2 plus 3 equals 5
Me: That's right. How did you know that?
James: I just saw it in a spot in my brain.
12/18/11
2 Jamesisms tonight:
- On our way to Gloria's at the Domain- James: I love bean dip. It's so beany.
- On our way home tonight- James: Mommy, I can't go to bed with my wiggles. They'll keep me up. Do you know how I get my wiggles out?.... By dancing (sly grin and proceeds to dance to the Chipmunks Christmas CD) :)
12/22/11
James: Mommy, kids can have iPods, too.
Me: Yes, they can, but you don't need one.
James: I know.... I want a DS for Christmas.
Me: (uh oh!) You haven't asked for a DS at all this Christmas.
James: No, not for this Christmas. For NEXT Christmas.
Me: (sigh of relief)
He asked for a DS this summer when several friends brought them on game day to school (he brought Chutes and Ladders) so we talked about getting one for him this Christmas, but he's been consistent in his wish-list: Star Wars toys, a train, Legos, and candy. I'm glad he knows he can't throw a new gift in 4 days before Christmas!! :)
J: Mommy, I can't grown-up whistle. I can just go "woo woo" and that's a train whistle. But when I turn 4 then I will be able to grown-up whistle.
2/24/11
James: This is what Katelyn brought for show and tell (toy). Me: Oh, no, James. I'm sorry we forgot show and tell! What did you show? James: I just showed them my shirt. (Broke my heart!) Me: What did you tell them about it? James: (shrugs and smiles) I told them my daddy got it for me. -He said he was a little sad but it was ok. I'm SO thankful for an easy-going kid!
2/25/11
James just unknowingly corrected Hulk's (Super Hero Squad cartoon) grammar. Hulk said, "Hulk don't understand," and my sweet, proper English speaking boy said, "Mommy, Hulk said, 'Hulk doesn't understand.'" I love it!
3/1/11
Me: Boys, let's go upstairs.
James: Mommy, I'm an owl. I stay awake when it's night-night time and I go to sleep when it's wake-up time... nice try, buddy!
3/11/11
James' instructions when getting in the car: Mommy, don't crash the car. - you have to love his confidence in my abilities ;-)
3/13/11
(praying with James) Me: James, what are you going to thank God for tonight?
James: I'm going to thank Him for 5 things. I thank Him for my carpet, for my puzzles, for my books, for my shark frisbee that I'm going to take with me to Granny's next time I go and I'm gonna play with it in her pool because it's a pool frisbee... that's 4 things. And I thank Him for my fan.
3/20/11
Me: James, did you and Daddy (Ben Hollander) buy some dirt to plant your carrot seeds?
James: Yep. We bought potty dirt. Me: Do you mean potting soil?
James: Oh, yea, potty soil.
3/25/11
A conversation with James earlier...
James: Mommy, I'm getting bigger.
Me: James, you're getting bigger every day. Your brother is, too.
James: Yeah, but not as big as me. And we help each other.
Me: You do? How does he help you?
James: He gives me hugs and kisses. I'm thankful for that.
4/1/11
My silly superhero addict put yellow stickers on his hands and said, "Mommy, look, I'm Ironman" :)
4/2/11
James had a GREAT time at t-ball!! I asked him what his favorite part was, and he said, "Playing baseball." I guess he liked it all :)
4/10/11
Mission Impossible 75: James "can do it myself" so he wanted to unbutton all 5 buttons on his shirt before bed.
Time: 2-3 minutes
Frustration level: Mid-High
Reaction after accomplishing his goal: Pride and excitement!!
4/21/11
On our way to the campsite... James: Mommy, before I go to bed I'm gonna pee in the woods.
4/28/11
James: Mommy, Jesus is in heaven. And He's alive. And He's risen. But He's still in our hearts. First He was a baby but now He's a grown-up.
5/25/11
J: I buckled myself. Me: You're getting good at that, dude. J: I think I'm already 4 years old. -His bday is in July :)
6/5/11
James tripped walking out of church earlier, so I asked him if he was ok. James: "Yep. I just keep tripping. I've got the trips today!"
6/15/11
Tonight James and I read a Clifford book that talked about Clifford's favorite things, so on each page I had James tell me which picture was his favorite. On the animal page he said the octopus, on the vehicle page he said the race car, and on the music page (without hesitation or bothering to look at the options), "Air guitar!" :)
6/24/11
After being away from Mom since Monday, James was ready to see me today. My aunt said he brought his pillow, blanket, and toothbrush downstairs and put them by the door as soon as he woke up this morning :) Cam clinged to me from the moment I got there and cried when I put him in his carseat so we could leave because he thought I was leaving him again. Poor guy!
6/29/11
James: We're playing 'Cameron pour water on James while James is jumping'. -- He's creative in many aspects of life but not so much in how he titles his activities!
Me: James, will you please get forks for you and Cam?
James: Yes. I will get forks because that's my job. And cooking lunch is your job.
Me: And what's your brother's job?
James: His job is waiting and eating.
7/2/11
On our way to celebrate my brother-in-law, Eric's, birthday and James is making up songs for each of the Superhero Squad guys. I love it! 'Thor! Hammer, hammer, hammer!' 'Superhero Squad (drawn out)! Yea, yea, yea, yea!' =)
7/10/11
Ben Hollander (to James): How'd you get so good at building with Legos?
James: I don't know.
Ben: Are you just a natural?
James: Ya. I just naturaled.
7/12/11
James and I were talking about how much he loves his brother and he still will when he's a grown up like I love my brother and sister...
James: Mommy, I want a sister.
Me: You do?
James: Yes. Mommy, grow me a sister in your tummy, please.
Me: hahahaha!
7/31/11
James can swim!! He did a great job tonight without his floaties!
8/1/11
Tonight James wanted to thank God for 6 things (he usually ranges anywhere from 1-20 :).
"I thank Him for Destin and Jamie (Destin Garner and jamie garner); that's 1. I thank Him for my fan; that's 2. I thank Him for my lamp; that's 3. I thank Him for my house; that's 4. I thank Him for my family that He gave me; that's 5. I thank Him for my mommy; that's 6."
8/13/11
My awesome 4-year-old can jump off the diving board into 10 foot deep water and swim to the edge with NO floaties! He rocks!!
8/21/11
James: 'Dad, my mom's gonna turn 31 before you turn 30.' (grinning at Mom)
8/27/11
He went to bed a couple hours ago, but I forgot to share!
(James was spinning his toothbrush around in his mouth and swaying back and forth) Me: James, stop spinning your toothbrush, and clean your teeth.
James: But there's music in my head.
9/11/11
James (on seeing the line-up tonight): They said Romo! I guess his boo-boo is better!
10/17/11
James: Mommy, can I do my homework, now? (I'll be sad when this phase is over!!)
10/22/11
JAMES: Mommy, there's a huge food football game going on in my tummy right now. (Translation: I'm hungry.)
11/11/11
It's awesome that James calls his little brother, "Dude." Cracks me up!
11/25/11
James has had his bike for a year and a half and he really rode it for for the first time today. I'm a proud momma!
12/7/11
James is all bundled up for his field trip... He said if he gets cold he won't be able to play, so I told him if he gets cold he needs to jump around. "Ok, Mommy. I'll do the jump and spin move Destin taught me."
12/9/11
James: Mommy, tomorrow is Saturday, so you have nothing to do but stay home and play with me. (It's Mommy's favorite day all week!!!)
12/12/11
James went with me to Walgreens earlier. I used a cart (as a walker) while shopping because my back was really bothering me. When we left, I left the cart inside, and told James I hoped I'd be able to make it to the car. He said, "I'll hold your hand, Mommy." I almost melted :)
12/14/11
Me: Eat the rest of this and you can have dessert.
James: All this?
Me: Yes. You don't have to eat the peas or Lima beans.
James: But I like windo beans. They're so big and good.
James: Mommy, how does God see us but we don't see Him?
Me: Well, we can't be everywhere, but God can. He's a BIG God and He can see everyone.
James: Like, He can see us when we're driving in the car. But He walks with quiet footsteps, so we can't hear Him, we can only hear the sound of the other engines.
12/15/11
James: 2 plus 3 equals 5
Me: That's right. How did you know that?
James: I just saw it in a spot in my brain.
12/18/11
2 Jamesisms tonight:
- On our way to Gloria's at the Domain- James: I love bean dip. It's so beany.
- On our way home tonight- James: Mommy, I can't go to bed with my wiggles. They'll keep me up. Do you know how I get my wiggles out?.... By dancing (sly grin and proceeds to dance to the Chipmunks Christmas CD) :)
12/22/11
James: Mommy, kids can have iPods, too.
Me: Yes, they can, but you don't need one.
James: I know.... I want a DS for Christmas.
Me: (uh oh!) You haven't asked for a DS at all this Christmas.
James: No, not for this Christmas. For NEXT Christmas.
Me: (sigh of relief)
He asked for a DS this summer when several friends brought them on game day to school (he brought Chutes and Ladders) so we talked about getting one for him this Christmas, but he's been consistent in his wish-list: Star Wars toys, a train, Legos, and candy. I'm glad he knows he can't throw a new gift in 4 days before Christmas!! :)
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