Theaburf - 17months ago

Ahhhh a little late for 17 months but in all fairness i actually took the photos before you were 18 months.

Little bird you are so clever. 

You mimic Jones and others (mostly Jones).

You parrot oh so many words.

Your favorite being "No" and "Mine".

You talk, sing, run, Jump and dance with such passion.  

You love to play babies, cars, and kitchen.  

You are learning to peddle your bike.

You are swinging on big kid swings.

You climb to the top of the highest ladder and go down the tallest slides.

And you recently became a water baby loving the pool.

You even are learning to use the kickboard.

You are sooo messy.

Usually going thru 3-5 outfits a day. 

You like to eat brocoli, mac and cheese and "sauce".

You demand outside most times of the day.

You hug me when you know you are in trouble. 

You like to see dogs from a distance and for some reason you dislike cats. 

You are starting to count. 

You are fiercely independent.

Oh I love you so.

Love mommy 

(photos taken at Spring Street Treats).

10 - Young Wild and Three a party for Jonesy

So two months back now we had a birthday party for jones!  I went back and forth between having it and not.  Paying for a place or taking chances with the park.  I ended up deciding to just go with the local splash park where they had picnic tables in the shade too it it's hot. I made signs because I am not sure many people had been to this splash park.  

I asked him what he wanted for a theme and he requested monster.  So I rounded up a few monster goodie bag treats and let him make them.  We also made a monster cake together.  

Anyhow it worked out perfectly it wasn't too hot. Lots of friends came, we had exactly enough cake.  

He enjoyed his party and he was super tried and ready for napping when we got home.  

He also requested a Fitbit so that's what I bought him.  

38 - Sleepover at Grandmas

So back in June I was in a wedding.  My kids came to spend the weekend with Grandma and Lita for a sleepover.   They had such a good time.  Although they are always glad to come home.  

Tuesday 10 - Posted On Wednesday

This was totally queued up last night and I never got it posted so here's a Tuesday 10 on Wednesday.  

1. Reading Handmaids Tale

2.  Dear Stella - Dark and Stormy Fabric.  Those sharks.  Those pirates.

3. Back2School Shopping.  I got some good deals on things mostly for Jones.

4. Cooler Summer days.  It's been low 70s.

5. Prayers - at church Sunday two people prayed for me one who randomly just felt the need to without even knowing me.  It was so sweet.

6. Breaking out my Hexies again.

7. New pants on sale at TJMaxx

8. Clean sheets

9. Kids at Skate Park

10. Slip N'slide

3 years Jones Boy!

Holy cow!  3 years old.  

This is three and it's so fun!

yes my child is repping a single sock and his pride robot shirt with his red sweatshorts.  

He dresses himself most days now and the struggle is real.  

He also calls these pumas his "memorial day shoes" because they are red white and blue.  

He is always super into the dinosaurs at the museum and says hello and bye bye everytime.  

He asks me a bazillion questions like what do dinosaurs eat, where do they sleep, when will they come to my house etc etc it's so tiring.  

He also insists some answers I provide to his life lessons are wrong.  

His current favorite food is cherries, he likes 80s-90s pop in the car, he requests we read transformers and Pete the cat.  

He is swimming more and more and getting more proficient.

He gives me this cheesy smile when I ask him to smile for pictures.  

He is potty trained except overnight.

He loves plants and is interested in gardens.

He asks to make "projects" aka crafts usually daily.

He has such a sharp memory. 

He enjoyed his birthday. 

He declares things his favorite. 

He often will ask "this or that" and then waits for you to respond. 

He snuggles me when he's tired.

He will kiss my forehead when he deems that it's needed.

I love you so much jonesy.

Mommy

Theaburf 16 months

16 months

Thea girl- 

You are super fiesty and fierce.  

You parrot everything and have such and understanding of what we say.  

You learned to summersault and jump.  

You are just over 20 lbs.  

Your legs are slightly bowed but this does not stop you. 

You have wispy blonde hair and blue eyes.

You give me kisses when you think you are in trouble.

You want to keep up with Jones.

You eat just about everything.  Macaroni and cheese and peas are probably your favorite things.  Except perhaps sauce which you eat with your fingers.  

You love babies and purses.

Live mommy

25 - Paint Master Bedroom

For years this has been on my list, but because I have so little space painting my bedroom was always pushed to the back of the list.  But you know carpet removed and room painted.  It seems sooo bright now sorry I need to take a final photo.

My kids loved helping with this. They were not so helpful but they loved it.  And big shout out to my friend Karen who painted all the things like a champ! 

45 - Artwork for JJ

I was just looking at my list and noticing I have finished things and not updated my blog as I have been soooo busy.  So I am making a mini goal to update my list and blog in August. 

Up first 45 - Send JJ artwork.  We gave him a variety of options for his art wall.  And he actually got these hung up this last weekend.  So good.  

jonesburf 34 and 35 months

34 and 35 months together because real life happens.  Jones boy you are getting so big and so much smarter.  

You ask thoughtful questions and investigate how things work.  

You run, jump, and dance with such excitement and passion.

You get excited for berry picking or yard sailing.

You pretend things like cooking dinner, cleaning, and bad guys.

You have this sudden interest in "bang bangs" and everything becomes one.

You like to read books about Jesus and transformers and often surprise me remembering them.

You love your swimming pool.  

You love eating hot dogs or nachos. 

You are mostly potty trained but sometimes we have accidents.

You play so hard.

You are usually covered in big bits, bruises and scraps.

You like to help me fix dinner or work on projects.

You still call Thea your baby. 

You often look out for her and declare when she needs to be reigned in. 

You can identify additional letters, M, T, X.

You can sort by color or shape. 

You try and play daddy to get what you want. 

You don't fool mommy and you know it. 

You snuggle me when your tired. 

Love you much, mommy 

Tuesday 10 - Summer

1. Tula Pink's Spirit Animal.  I cannot wait to get myself this little otter.

2. Amy and Vishal got Married! So happy for these two.

3. Ceiling fans - perfect to keep our room cool at night. 

4. History Chicks Podcast 

5. @kirbyjenner follow him on instagram

6. The prospect of Zucchinis 

7.  Jones playing baseball with grandma

8.  When your best friend picks up milk so you don't have to. 

9. Generosity - this week several people gave me gift cards to replace stuff lost in our van for real that's amazing.

10.  My new baby nephew!