tHe bLeAzaRds est. 2010: Captain Jack

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Monday, May 18, 2015

Captain Jack's Log : 3 almost 4

Jack has discovered the excitement of birthdays. After attending several parties for cousins and grandparents, finally it was his day. Leading up to his birthday Jack continued to tell me he wanted a backhoe cake again.

Heath : "How old will you be on your birthday Jack?"

Jack: "...A BACKHOE ONE!!!!"

Eventually he understood he was turning three and has been obsessed with knowing how old people are.

After changing his mind just about every day, we finally sat together on pintrest to make a final decision. I'm sad to say, I got my three year old addicted to pintrest (at least boy bday cake searches). I thought it would only take a few minutes, but we looked for at least an hour. Finally he decided. A number 3 Lightning McQueen and Mater cake.

We had a combined party with Tessa, since their birthdays are two days apart. Jack was beyond excited for it, loved all the attention, and having most of his cousins there.

Brock has turned into a candy scavenger and thief...

Jack with his "best girl" Emily on his right and his "best boy" Jarom on his left. What a lucky kid to have so many fun cousins!

Since Jack turned 3 on his first birthday party, naturally when you have a second birthday party with your buddy Kason, you think you are turning 4!

"At my party with Tessa I'm 3! Now this party I'm 4!!!"

I'm so grateful Jack has some awesome kiddos as friends. He loves all his friends, so it was fun to see him get so excited when they each arrived.

Lennon and Dylan

Demi

Kelsey

Alvin

and of course Kason!

These two adore each other. Its rare for them to fight or not get along when they have play dates.

Jackie boy is developing quite the sense of humor, a bossy attitude, and continues get excited about all that life has to offer. He can get dressed by himself, only likes to wear basketball shorts, is learning how to make his bed, can ride his new balance bike too fast and down our drive way, helps Brock say prayers, and continues to be a picky eater. He refuses to eat anything but cheese, crackers, apples, peaches, pears, yogurt, cereal, toast, broccoli (on a good day), peas, green beans from Sam's garden next door, and almonds. This picky eater doesn't look like he is picky or that he doesn't each much. Jack is growing and growing. His calves are bigger than his dad's, he weighs 34lbs, and is 36 inches tall. At his 3 year old dr appointment, his Dr, said she doesn't want him to put much more weight on. I had to laugh because this kid is as solid and thick as they come. I'm not worried about having too much fat one bit. He's all muscle, with a little gut.

Common Jack Phrases:

"That. Is. So.....Awesome/Cool/Amazing!"

"I need 3 of (whatever snack we're having) because I'm 3"

"Mommy! You came back!"

"Brock, I said NO!"

"This place is fancy" (while we were eating at Little America)

"Brockie boy, you rascal"

"Soon, I gonna be 4!"

"Hey, where's my guys?"

(his guys are lightning mcqueen and whatever other car is his current favorite)

Jack's 3 Year Old Interview

Favorite color: Green

Favorite number: 3

Favorite letter: W

Favorite food: samich (sandwich)

Favorite toy: LiQueen (Lightning McQueen)

Favorite song: Jumbo elephant

Best bud: Dad

Best little bud: Brock

Best friend: Emily

Best girl: Emily

Best boy: J-Dawg (Jarom)

Favorite thing to play: I don't know

Favorite sport: Hide and sneak

Favorite thing with a ball: basketball and soccer ball

Happy Birthday Jackie Jack!

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Simple Moments : Jack the Babysitter

This last week, our house seemed to be babysitting station. We watched three of our neighbors kids on three different days. Jack loves having friends over to play and honestly, so do I. Both my boys much better behaved and happier with other kids at our house. Surprisingly, Baby Tanner even kept my little rascals attention. I saw Jack's tender, protective side come out while Tanner was at our house. He didn't leave Tanner's side the entire 30 minutes and held him for at least 5. Jack makes a great big brother and loves babies. The Captain was glowing as he held him, kissed his forehead, shared his tractors, and read to him. I didn't encourage any of it because I was busy keeping Brock from licking or sticking his finger in Tanner's eye (that's the Brockster foot in the first picture...).
These little moments were heart melting.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

It Takes A Village

After fun get togethers with family and friends, I'm reminded of how blessed we are to have such wonderful people in our life. One of the promises in my patriarchal blessing says just that too. I'm grateful for that blessing in my life, especially for the influence it has and will continue to have on our boys. Jack and Brock have the best grandparents in the world, the saltiest aunties, cool uncles, fun friends, and great parents of those friends. Jack especially shows how much he loves these people by the way he greets them. "Graw-ma!!!" he will yell while running toward one of his loving Gma's.

I believe there is a lot of truth in the statement 'it takes a village to raise a child'. My kiddos have an amazing village of family and friends behind them. As a parent, its comforting to know we are surrounded by good people, who love and try teach my kiddos right from wrong, and are willing to give this mama a break every now and then from her Mowglies.

I'm especially grateful Jack and Brock have great cousins. Cousins who are becoming their best friends and are good examples to follow. Jack LOVES his cousins. He talks about them nearly every day. If I tell him we will be going to see any of them, he reminds and asks me about it until we are actually in their presence.

Here are just some of the village-raising moments I'm grateful for.

Hugs and Backrubs for Aunt Kristi...