JJ the beanstalk

I started noticing it last week, but JJ is growing out of his 3t jeans and pants. It's only length wise b/c the waists he could probably fit in for a couple more years (literally, he could still wear a 18-24 month if we were only going on waist size.) This morning I showed John how his jeans were at his ankle, 3ts, but the waist was swimming on him. Thankfully a lot of 4ts have the same waist size as 3ts, only longer length, and I can get the slim jeans or the ones with the adjustable straps inside. Guess he's got the Johnson build from his great-poppop as well, tall and skinny (do you know how many times I have been called stringbean, beanstalk, bones, etc.) But don't tell my Dad that, he swears that JJ is going to be big and broad like John, guess he hasn't seen too many 3 year olds to compare JJ to, lol.

But, I asked JJ this morning if he's grown, he told me yeah. I told him he's gotta stop that and stay little for me. As a friend pointed out, they never listen huh.

My old book....

I recently pulled out an old "journal" of poems, songs, quotes, rhymes, cards, etc. It's interesting to see the progression, my change in thinking over the different events, and how much there is in it that still means so much to me.
There is 1 thing that really does have bearing over my life, and all of you in it, and yeah, I'm pretty aware of my eccentricities, so I know how true it can be to many of you.

"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved, loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves."
- Victor Hugo

Here's also a couple Dr Seuss Quotes I'll be adding, I'm looking for a non-childrens book if anyone happens across one!
- “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”
- “Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.”
- “Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”
- “I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!”
- “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” (wow, right from my Dad's mouth!)
- “I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life's realities.”
- “Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So... get on your way.”

Jolly Roger JJ

I couldn't resist posting this, even though its my 3rd post today! Rhea gave us a pirate costume from her boys last year, which is greatly appreciated b/c JJ just loves playing pretend! I promised him that after his nap today that he'd be able to be a pirate and those were the 1st words out of his mouth upon waking!

In the 60's

I know, its kinda cheating to not actually dress up for Halloween, but its still fun! If you wanna try yourself, here's a link!

http://www.yearbookyourself.com/gallery.php?id=Pr8LFqNWT2r05a6Iv9l2SLTtOrGkzrVO

My little Ninja

From Treat Street last night at the Crown Sports Center. Thank goodness we got there early! It got to be a mad house! But JJ really enjoyed his 1st time out really trick or treating! I knew this year was going to be so neat with him at the holidays (and yeah, any given day.)

Foto Friday

JJ's daycare provider took some pics of their pumpkin painting Wednesday. JJ was so proud of his pumpkin, he had to show everyone! And Ginny, do you recognize the smock? If you get a chance let me know where you found it, his daycare provider would like to get some.

For our military

As many of you know, I come from a strong military family. John and I met 11 years ago while I was taking the ASVAB and he was a recruiter plus I have an older brother who I am very proud of! My Dad was also a Marine (oh, sorry, once a Marine always a Marine.) And there are many others in my family who deserve more honor than they have every been given for their service!

My cousin recently started a blog for GOOD military stories to offset the deluge of negative things put out by the media. If anyone would like to contribute, please email any stories to: anamericanquilt@yahoo.com

The blog's address is http://anamericanquilt.blogspot.com/

Wacky Wednesday

JJ in 50 years, the kid who thinks its a joke to do this in front of me.

Have you ever told him.....

Have you ever told your man that he's a good Dad? I hadn't, oh, I have told other people what a great guy he is, or good husband, and yes, even good Dad, but I had never told him. I told John last night, he was kinda struck, didn't know what to say. It did sorta come out of the blue, the thought popped in my head and right out my mouth (like so many other things do.) I was immediately glad I said it, then it dawned on me that I had never said it to him. I need to let him know more things that I take for granted he knows, b/c even if he does, its still things that need to be verbalized every so often. Early in our relationship I would leave him little cards and notes, maybe I need to bring that practice back.

A friend posted this Dr Suess quote in a discussion, who knew he wasn't all about green eggs & ham!
"You know you are in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams."

Worry

What can I say, I'm a worrier, always have been, imagine I always will be. It's worse when it involves someone I love. It's worse when I don't have all the information yet and I have to wait to get it (have I also mentioned that I'm not a patient person?) And the feeling of helplessness, not being able to do anything to rectify the situation, makes it worse. I know, I was warned, this comes with the territory, we've all heard that once the worry starts it never ends....

It's not as much fun being an adult huh. And to top that off, I'm sitting here with a headache and the Runts that a center brought in for us all just do not taste the same. Guess its kinda like fortune cookies, they are just different now that I am an adult. It's bad enough we have to deal with all the heavy stuff of life, but to have candy not taste good anymore, its just unfair!

Back home

Back home from the Komen race today. Thanks everyone for your donation and well wishes! It really means a lot to me! There were SO many people there. I overheard 1 woman say they were expecting 30.000 participants but they got many more. It was overwhelming at 1st, seeing the street packed with people, to see so much pink, everyone touched by breast cancer. It was beautiful, there's really no ther word to describe it. My goal is to next year do the 5k timed race with my cousin and her husband (BTW, thanks Ginny for doing the walk with me and way to go Mike on 23 minutes!) John and I will also be doing the benefit ride sometime this year too if any other motorcycle enthusiasts would like to join us. Again, thanks everyone for your love & support, it really means a lot to me!

For Rhea

Foto Friday

The only way to get JJ to not ask for his Ninja costume for Halloween was to offer other suggestions, he was all for dressing up as a biker. The next morning John was getting him dressed and this is what I found when I walked out, I was laughing so hard! His daycare provider said he wouldn't take the do-rag off all day, not even to nap, and he wouldn't let any of his friends touch it! I have to say that he's so adorable, but I have some apologizing to do for passing on the Johnson ears to the poor boy!

And don't forget you can still sign up or donate for the Komen Race this weekend, see my blog post from Oct 7th at the bottom of this page! Thanks to everyone for your support!

CPR/First Aid

So, I completed infant, child & adult CPR and First Aid today. Now you can all finally feel safe around me....maybe
;)

Wacky Wednesday

For my little ninja who put pet food pellets up his nose (don't ask.)