Thursday, August 25, 2011

Countdown to graduation!!! Jackson's first day of school!!!

Today was another big day!! We started early at 5:55.....we got everyone showered, fed, and packed up for school! Marc got permission to go in a little late and go with us this morning. We took Davis to daycare and then headed to Ridgewood Elementary School! Jackson dud great!!!! I struggled, but kept myself composed so that he wouldn't see me and get upset himself......he walked in so big and independent! Then he went down to his room and waited for the bell....there was a friend from daycare waiting outside the same classroom...he was excited and I was relieved! A friend if mine who works at the school texted at lunch to let me know how happy he looked while rating his lunch! I was so glad to hear that he was doing good! He rode the daycare van to open door and reunited with his friends this afternoon!
Here's my big boy!!
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Today was also a big day for Marc! It was his first day as principal of the high school! He had a great day and was pleased!
In other news, Davis is pulling up on EVERYTHING!!! He is just too sweet!!!
We also have a hurricane headed this way! Irene is headed for our coastline!! Hopefully things will not get too bad around here!!
Well, that's all for now.........

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

And we are off!!!

Another big day with the Whichard's!!!! We had an earthquake!!! That never happens!! I didn't realize what it was when it happened, but we are all lucky that it was minor!
Tonight was open house for Jackson at Ridgewood elementary school! He met his teacher and we toured the school! He picked out a C badge holder to give her..,.so sweet!!! I think he excited about Thursday! Tomorrow is his birthday!!! 5 years old!!! I just live me some Jackson!
Davis hit another milestone tonight~ he pulled up in the couch!!! He's been pulling up in the crib and in small toys, but the couch is high! I got pics that I'll post later!
I need to figure out why my pics are posting so big! I've been loading the on my phone and they fit beautifully on the web version..hmmm.
So I went for a jog/walk tonight!!!! Yay me!! I did 2.25 miles in 30 minutes! I need to find a better sports bra! I lost a nursing pad on the run!! Oh well..,,there is a hurricane headed this way too....hope it turns!!
That's all for now......

Monday, August 22, 2011

Just another Monday.....

What a day!!!! Long!! I am mentally and physically exhausted!! Today was "move-up" day at the daycare, so Davis switched to s new room. I have to admit that I had avvery hard time with thus transition. His last class was full of older children and Davis was the baby. This new class is an infant II class. Davis is the veteran and there are many babies. It was really hard for me, because I feel that this is a developmental regression :( I wasn't prepared for a room full of bouncers and boppy pillows....I expected walkers and push toys. I spoke with his teacher and the director and they tried to assure me that this is best for him. I think they are looking at his size and pettiness rather than his age....oh well, I can't help where his birthday falls!!!

Tomorrow night is open house for Jackson at Ridgewood elementary! I can't wait to meet his teacher and his classmates! I am excited for him this year and all the things he will learn!

I got a great fortune cookie today, "Others take note of your radiance. Share your happiness." :)

That's all for now......

Saturday, August 20, 2011

5 years~Jackson's Party Day

Today has been great!!!! We had two parties today to celebrate Jackson turning five!! He will be five in Wednesday and he starts school on Thursday! Time flies!!!!
His first party was at the church playground! The kids had a great time playing, swinging, sliding, and eating some pizza! The weather was overcast, but not as hot as it has been-thank goodness!!! His BIRTHDAY theme was Smurfs, so we had balloons, and smurfs all over! It was a great time!
Tonight we had the family party! Jackson originally wanted waffle house, but I told him that I didn't think there was enough room. So he rationalized in his head and chose pizza inn. He said that he thought they had tables that were long enough for all of us! Cute!!! We had a good time eating pizza, laughing, and having a good time! Here he was before we cut the cake!!
Here is his cake!
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Uncle Matt sent him a birthday plane!
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I took tons of pictures, but haven't uploaded them yet...they'll come soon!

Tonight, Jackson saw a Venus razor commercial....he said, "you should get one of those mom...then your skin can be flat!" "mm-hmm you want one??" I just love that boy!

He got his bookbag today too! My eyes filled with tears knowing that kindergarten is here! I just cannot believe that he is big enough for school! I look back at the past five years and am so happy and blessed by all the great, happy memories he had given me!! I love you Jackson!!!!

This has been a busy week! School started back for teachers this week :( I can't believe that summer has already passed! This summer has been great! I've loved being with my boys and the memories we've made! Daycare was closed this Friday, so Davis came to work with me! Here he is sitting on my cubby!
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I'll post party pics as soon as I upload them!

That's all for now!!

Friday, August 12, 2011

Summer Loving!!

Another week of summer has flown by!!! It's been a busy week and we have an even busier weekend ahead of us!!
Davis went to the doctor on Wednesday for his 9 month check....he is up to 15 pounds 4 ounces!!! I think he was 27" long!! Such a long, lean little man!! He showed off and flirted with all the nurses, then he told Dr. P "bye-bye"!!! It was so sweet!!
Here he is eating his band aid!!
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Here he's all excited!!!
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And of course he tried to look pitiful too!
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Jackson and I have been hanging out the past few days! He has enjoyed playing with his toys, reading, and working on a kindergarten workbook!! He has been most interested in his trio blocks! He had built with them all week!! Here he is....
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He thinks he is too big for daycare, now that he's grown he can stay home with mommy!! We have been busy hunting for birthday party supplies! We are celebrating his 5th birthday next Saturday!!!! I cannot believe how fast time has flown! He wants a Smurfs party!
Tomorrow we have 4 parties to attend! Davis' daycare is having a end or year celebration, Jackson has two friends turning 5, and Davis has a friend who turns one! We will be partying from 10-6!!!

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Home Sweet Home!!

We are home! Last night was so nice sleeping in our own beds!! Davis slept until
9:30 this morning!! We took our time this morning.....Davis scooted all over, he's been held so much this week and unable to crawl on the motel floor...I'm sure it feels good to be home for him too! Jackson crawled in our bed this morning and we just giggled and played with our boys! Such a sweet moment!! We had a nice lunch together and decided to take advantage if tax free weekend and did some school shopping! I cannot believe that Jackson goes to school in a few weeks! Time has flown so fast! I am a little nervous to drop him off in the real world at big boy school! He is excited, but I'll be curious to see how he feels when the day is here!
Tonight has been nice too.....I have been catching up on Young and the Restless....the president interrupted...Jackson said, "why did you turn that off? I need to see young and restless, what happened to that bad lady?" It was cute! I knew he looked up occasionally while it's on, but I had no idea he was following the show!
Oh, I weighed in this morning....I was super nervous since we've been vacationing the past two weeks and haven't eaten great....No gain!!!! I was so excited!! I guess I did make some healthy choices along the way!! Go me!!
Oh well...that's all for now......

Friday, August 5, 2011

Almost Home!!!

We are about 30 minutes from home!! It's been fun, but I'm ready for routine, my bed, and my hubby!!! We've been driving most of the day, we stopped in Mebane, at the new outlets. We needed to stretch out legs, and I didn't mind an excuse to shop!!! So my latest money saver has been the discovery of QR codes. I downloaded an app to read them and have loved the savings!! We saved 10% at ice cream shop yesterday! Today, while visiting the restroom, the Tanger advertisement had a QR code in the corner to find more savings.,,,,,so I scanned it and sure enough I got a code to take to the office and get 20% off!!! They gave me 5 coupons!! WooHoo!! I was able to get Marc an extra shirt, myself a jacket, and Jackson a shirt!! It is tax free weekend, so I saved there too!!
Davis has been saying "mama" and "bye-bye" this week!! Just too cute! Not an official first word yet, but close!!!!
Well that's all for now.....

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Last day of vacation......

Today has been another grand day with family!! We started a little earlier today with breakfast at the Apple Barn. It was a Nice way to start off our day!! After breakfast, we came back to the hotel to see Jason off. We were able to catch some pictures of the three grandchildren with grandma and grandad~I will post later!!
We rode down to the old mill to do a little shopping. Not much has changed-it looks the same as it always has, we rode back to the apple barn for a snack~delicious apple slushies!! Then we came back to let the boys get some much need rest!!!
Tonight we ate dinner at Mamas restaurant-this was also delicious! A bittersweet dinner with my grandparents.....as I grow older I cherish the time I can spend with them! We spent the evening hanging in the hotel....grandma had bubbles for the boys and one final craft project.....she has had several for them to make! She is just so special and thoughtful! I have also loved visiting with grandad! His eyes sparkle every time he sees Davis! I wish we could see them more often!!
Here is Davis cackling at grandad great in the back of the car....
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Headed to bed as we will be packing and headed home in the morning.....I am ready to see husband!!
That's all for now.....

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

On mountain time....

Well, our vacation is winding down---only one more day! Today we went shopping! My favorite pastime! Jackson and grandaddy Mike played putt putt while we shopped! Jason met us and i think he enjoyed himself too! Here he was playing with Davis....,
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After shopping Davis nursed and napped while everyone else went swimming. Davis lives to snuggle with me and I don't mind one bit!!
We all went to supper and enjoyed each others company! The excitement caught up with Jackson as he fell asleep and slept through dinner!! Afterwards we went to the Christmas shop and looked around. Jackson was fascinated by the Elf on the Shelf display and all the elves that they had....he was so careful not to touch as he knows they lose their magic if touched....at one point he said, "look out mom, your pants almost got him!" Here he is looking at the trains.
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After the shop, we rode for awhile with no purpose....then we hung at the hotel. Jackson and Caleb love playing together! Just too sweet to see them interact!!
That's all for now....

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

More memories.....

Well we are here in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee! We arrived late Sunday evening and were eager to see our family! The greats are here, grandma and grandad, as well as aunt Melinda, Stephanie, and cousin Caleb! Jackson and Caleb have had a great time playing, jumping, chasing, and pillow fighting!! We spent yesterday shopping and hanging out! We spent the afternoon at the movies. We watched the new Smurfs movie in 3D. It was cute, but Davis wasn't quite feeling it!
Last night we went to visit the Titanic.
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It's an interactive museum with artifacts and pictures from Titanic! Jackson enjoyed climbing on ship to experience the inclines as it was sinking, touching the iceberg, and feeling the 28* water! It was freezing!!!!! After the tour we found out if we were survivors....all three if us were lucky enough to have survived!! We placed rose petals in a box that the navy is going to spread over the site where titanic sank. It was a great day!!
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Jackson in front of an anchor
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Throwing pennies with grandad
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That's all for now.....