January 29-February 4

The last 3 days of January were entirely uneventful. Church, cub scouts, school, karate, counseling for Tyler, and just the normal stuff.

February got off to a good start with Tumblin Tots for Jason, which he continues to love (even if you sometimes question whether he likes it or not, since he doesn't crack a smile often)!





That day we happened to have some gorgeous weather for February. Hard to believe. Tyler had his friend Gavin over for a play date and i was able to send them outside to enjoy the sun!

That evening Tyler decided he needed to get an early start on his Valentine's this year...so, the first day of February and he's done them (this year he has Phineas & Ferb).

Thursday pretty much consisted of all the basic crap. School drop-off, grocery shopping, school pick-up, back to school for club pick-up, karate, stupid injection for me. Blah.

On Friday I had a morning Home & School meeting, which meant Jason filled up on donut holes while we all talked. That evening Tyler had a party to go to, and even though I volunteered to drive one way, I ended up getting out of driving either way. So while Tyler bounced his tail off a pump-it-up for Blaise's party, Jason and I hung out with Bob...long after his bedtime. Lucky guy.

On Saturday Bob joined up for a trip to Home Depot for their kids craft. They made little treasure boxes and then painted them (Jason of course ruining his outfit with paint..note to self, next time use play clothes and not one of my favorite outfits of his). Anyway, they had fun. Love the Home Depot Kid's Workshops!



From there we grabbed lunch at Taco Bell and then went to spend the afternoon at The Discovery Museum.






That evening ended the way many of the boys evenings end...with a craft. I need to buy stock in A.C. Moore.

January 22-28

On Sunday, after having missed our main opportunity to enjoy the snow on Saturday when we were dealing with the funeral, we skipped church and my women's club brunch to go sledding (because I knew we'd be busy the rest of the day as well). I wasn't sure how Jason would do, as he'd never been sledding, but he was anxious to get outside and play in the snow. we started off in our side yard "sledding" down a tiny hill (TINY) and Jason loved it, so we packed up and drove to the school field to go sledding. Jason ended up loving it...as long as he didn't accidentally turn around and end up sliding down backwards. He even learned eventually how to pull his own sled back up the hill. Too cute. Can't wait to take them again.












We came home, ate lunch, warmed up, and then took off for Tyler's Pinewood Derby. Honestly, as with last year, MY main goal was that it at least make it down the ramp without falling off or stalling. So, his "tech deck" themed car did do that, and managed to come in 2nd or 3rd in his grouping of boys. Not enough to advance, but enough to make him happy. Success!






My parents were off to AC that evening, so the boys and I switched things up with a dinner picnic in the dining room. It's amazing how such a little thing can make them so happy.

On Monday Tyler had his first counseling appointment with me. Hoping we can get to the bottom of some of his anger and anxiety. Love my little boy so much and want what is best for him always. Then off to karate.

On Tuesday Tyler had his friend Connor over for a playdate. As usual, Teddy was a highlight of the afternoon. Seeing the kids play with the guinea pig reminded me that I definitely wanted to capture a picture of Jason's nightly routine...kissing Teddy goodnight. She's such a sweet guinea pig.

On Wednesday we finally had a little break in the weather and got to get outside for a bit. Still sporting that monster hat.


That evening my parents took me and the boys to the AC buffet. The boys enjoyed the food as usual.

On Thursday, after club and karate, Tyler showed us this writing assignment, that just melted me when I read it. I think it got his pop-pop a bit emotional too. So sweet.

On Friday after school the boys finally got a chance to check out the new wii game Tyler had gotten for Christmas (some "extreme challenge" game with rock climbing and skateboarding and stuff).

That evening we had Olivia's rescheduled 3rd birthday party. Boys had a blast!





On Saturday Jeanne and I took the kids to chick-fil-a for lunch and then went to the playground to let the kids blow off some steam. Too bad Tyler's behavior made it not as enjoyable as it could have been. Sigh.

That evening Bob came over and we had a little Wii competition of bowling and such.

January 15-21

On Sunday Tyler had a party to attend for his friend Alex at the bowling alley. He had a nice time. Sorry, no pictures.

On Monday the kids had off of school due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and luckily they were invited to Jason's classmate Gianna's birthday party at Pump-it-Up. The boys had a blast!



That afternoon they put together the 2 gingerbread kits we were given as a gift from our neighbor. Great indoor activity for a cold day!


On Tuesday we somehow managed to get from kids night at Chick-fil-A to karate for Tyler in record time.

On Wednesday Jason rocked out to some Elmo while Tyler did some Pinewood Derby car work with my dad.


That evening I went to the first meeting of the new Medford Lakes Women's Club. Hope it's gonna be a good year!

On Thursday I got to do my first injections completely on my own, which was less than pleasant.

That evening we whipped up a cake for Grandmom and Pop-pop John (who had celebrated their birthdays earlier in the week) and went to celebrate with them.

On Friday I went into Tyler's class for "art enrichment" and lead their class in a little art lesson and project. It's always fun to go into the kids classes. That evening, off to karate. Blah, blah, blah.

Saturday morning the snow started to fall. Unfortunately it was a rainy sleety icy mess, so not sledding/playing conditions.

Inside my dad and Tyler finished up their pinewood derby car.

That afternoon unfortunately I had to bring Tyler to his first funeral ever. Al's dad had passed away almost 2 weeks prior and he had come up for the funeral on Saturday. I brought Tyler to the funeral and then went home to pick up Jason and met everyone over at Filomena's for a late lunch. It was nice to see everyone, but of course I'd rather for it to be under better circumstances. Luckily Tyler wasn't too upset by things, and instead I think just looked at it as a day to see his daddy. I later brought the boys back home while Al finished up at the restaurant and I later braved the increasingly icy weather and brought them to my sister-in-law's house where Al and Michele were staying for the evening. My mother-in-law came over as well and we just hung out and the boys enjoyed some take-out with their dad.