Potty Training

This is one stage of having a toddler that I am not looking forward to... POTTY TRAINING! We got some cute undies, an Elmo video that talks about putting your pee-pee in the potty, don't forget a potty seat. On top of it all we have a 10 year who finds a great deal of humor in the whole process. I know every parent feels this way when potty training but, I think he will still be in diapers in college. Oh my, please make this stage go by quickly with very few surprises.

Inauguration Day

Today was President Obama's Inauguration. Since we were off from school, I was happy to be home with my boys watching this historic event.

It is not a secret that I have always been an Obama supporter, but I do understand and respect those who felt differently this past election. However, no matter who was elected into office I think what America needs now is for us to join together as a country and move forward. We all want change, somewhere... in our government, in our environment, in our jobs, or in our lives. I am looking forward to the next four years as President Obama attempts to reform this country in an honest and dignified way.

I BELIEVE

President Obama's words to us all, during his inauguration speech...

What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them — that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply. The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works — whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified. Where the answer is yes, we intend to move forward. Where the answer is no, programs will end. Those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held to account — to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day — because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.

Guitar Guy

Steven has always wanted Nick to play guitar. He actually got him one right around the time Nick was able to sit up. Nick of course had no interest in playing music. Well this past weekend Nick spent the afternoon, exactly 3 hours, with a friend who plays guitar. Well of course this is Nick's new passion. His dad of course was disappointed it took so long, but remains on cloud nine, due Nick's new discovered interest.

One would think that you would start out learning the song... Mary Had a Little Lamb, but Nick has skipped right to the song, Iron Man. Nick and Steven are now looking for a small amp for Nick's new hobby.

I am now remembering why I wanted a GIRL!!!

Painting Fun

Ashe loves to color and paint. He is very interested in anything artistic. So today he had fun with a paint with water page.

I now know why they invented those painting sheets... so when the water dumps, and I speak from experience, it doesn't ruin everything.

Time Out!

We have been trying so hard to raise our strong-willed, free-spirited two year old and it has been very difficult. So there has been some days that Ashe has had quite a few time outs. I try to remind him over and over the rules but there are just times when he needs to go sit by himself. Well today I guess Cookie was being a very bad monster because before I took this picture I heard Ashe telling him, "You need a Time Out!"

I could almost not cover the laughter I felt.

Odyssey Costume

Nick has been working so hard on his bumblebee costume for Odyssey. He is suppose to complete the costume all on his own. It has been torture not being able to jump in a craft away on him. This Feb. 16th he will be going to competition so stay tune for pictures of that as well as pictures of the completed costume.

Please give me the strength not to intervene and take over for this poor craft disabled child.

Doodle Bug

We are finally getting to all the presents that Santa brought this year. This weekend we put up his wall Aqua Doodle. In theory this is a great idea drawing with water so it doesn't get on everything. Then again I think he is learning a bad lesson about drawing on the walls. I guess kids don't need any help coming up with this idea.

He really loves drawing, so he found this to be super fun. We worked on some letters on the mat. I am shocked how many letters he can already identify at only two years old.

I guess we will have to work on not writing on the walls later.

Peek-a-Boo

Ashe is such a monkey. I am constantly running after him and doing what I can to minimize the bumps, bruises, and future broken bones. I am not use to having such a dare devil.