Brain delay

After reading Jeana's post, I feel bad saying this - but I just feel like I'm so tired my brain is on delay. I'm not processing in a normal fashion and just want to be under my covers in bed.

Cute things Jack does.

Jack has really been testing me lately. He is becoming so aware of what he wants and what makes him happy, and let me tell you he is very particular VERY particular just like Kade. I was hoping that that he would have more of Kyla's easy traits than Kade's difficult traits, but it's really not looking like I'm going to get my wish.
He wont let me go. He wants me ALL the time. Aren't 9 months old supposed to do this then move on???? Of course I know it's a phase because 2 months ago he only wanted Robert and I couldn't hold him if my life depended on it.

So back to the cute things Jack does.

At 7:00 sharp every night, he grabs my hand and says; "Bath Mom" He loves his bath. Getting him out of the bath is another story all together. I have to lure him out with the thrill of putting on his own lotion.

He has to wear underwear like Kade, even though it's over his pull up. ( Jack peed in the toilet today for the first time! ) And he says underwear so cute....

He has to wear only shirts with a sports theme and preferrably a ball on them. That is why he's always wearing the same shirts over and over and over. Even though I have 1000 others in his closet. This is him showing off his baseball shirt. He'll say which he prefers for the day: baseball, football, soccer ball, or basketball.

This green one is by far his favorite though





He'll scream - MMMMMMMOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMM - until I find him and he gets this really cute flirty half smile, then say: " Hold me mom - *pause and grin* please."

He's starting to tattle tale. I know this shouldn't be cute, but I'm sorry - it just is. Because he's starting to keep up with the big kids and I'm not worried so much anymore I guess?

He likes to give noisy kisses all over my face, and he takes my hand and moves it where he wants me to rub on him.. ( my favorite - it cracks me up )

He loves to help with picking up trash, putting toys where they belong, and laundry.

He could sing all day long. Head shoulders Knees and Toes are his current favorite.

Things that are not so cute and why I feel 2.5 is the worst age:
He literally jumps up and down and waves his arms when he is throwing a screaming temper tantrum.
( Kade will just fall to the floor all dramatic like with just one quick outburst & Kyla well - she'll explain her reasons and her feelings for 10 minutes thinking she's convincing you so you'll also feel the same way as her.)
He needs to put all of his pants on himself.
He needs to pick out his own shirts ( notice, I've doubled this one! )
He doesn't understand these words: It's not time yet. Wait. After dinner. Just let me dry you off first. I'll put your shoes back on. You can have that back after ..... NONE of those register with him when he wants something.
The term: Stay in bed Jack and close your eyes - MEANS NOTHING to him.
Another term that means nothing to him - SHE HAD THAT TOY FIRST. This is a fun one!

Ok, I should have started with the negative ones first!

Anyone have anything obvious ones that I've clearly forgotten?

I love being a mom, I love being a mom, I love being a mom, I love being a mom, I love being a mom.

Happy 5th birthday Aiden Jack Chapman!!

Aiden's birthday was Saturday - it was a huge party with face painting, a jumper/slide, TONS of food, games, a pinata and lots of people! TJ & Serina's family, Lonnie's family, and lots of friends filled the place. My kids had more fun than I have seen them have in so long. We were there for 5 hours and they still didn't want to leave. To see them smile for so long ( napless even! ) was just wonderful.
( especially after taking Kade to the ER AGAIN on Friday night for another nose incident!... but I'm not focusing on that today - hahaha )

We love you Aiden! You are such a blessing to our family!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are about 1 million pictures.

The birthday boy!!!!!!!!!

I seriously couldn't get Jack out of the jumper at times. He was in there with big kids a lot too... they would jump and then he would fall over and just get back up and belly laugh!

Kyla and "her Sydney"

The "good grandchild" ( at least that's his title now )

Our beautiful eyed LoLo

Kyla's balloon crown

Jack playing the ring toss game! He did pretty good actually (o:

Aiden getting his Skull painted on his face!

I am still in shock that Kade let someone put something on his face

The finished product!


Kyla chose something very "pretty and girly" she said. ( isn't that such a sweet picture?)

I talked the face painter into just painting a heart with "MOM" in the middle since he's such a mama's boy!

My baby.




the Pinata line

the birthday boy going first!

Jack was 3rd and he actually knocked some candy out! Yeay Jack!

She swings like a girl! ( no offense Kim )

Kade knocked a triangle off of the pinata with his first hit, then Uncle TJ proceeded to knock him down in front of everyone with the pinata on his 3rd hit. Nice. (o;

Aiden's brother Matty


TJ manning the pinata from the roof.... no trees around!




Tony Romo even showed up!!!!!!!!! ( I can't get Kade to take this off - he's on day 3 of wearing it straight, I'll have to hide it tomorrow I think )

My dad said he only wanted ice-cream, no cake - I don't think he meant to make sure he got as much ice-cream as he would have cake too!

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And the winner is...............

2.5 yr olds!! They are the absolute, without a doubt, worst age EVER.

( give you one guess what I'm having a hard time with right now...???? )

I tried SO hard and almost made it!

Politics. I'm not political - I don't discuss politics because I think the Electoral College is b.s. and there is nothing I can do to change it. I don't complain about the results because I don't vote. ( whew, did some of yours heads just spin? LOL ) I will however vow to now register to vote in all forthcoming local elections and California propositions at minimum.

I'm not sure if I can manage to keep my own personal beliefs out of how I word this, but my intention is to try.

What's done is done. Both men's speeches were well spoken and intelligent. Both men want the country to progress out of it's current state. Is that not what is most important right now? Abortion, gay marriage, all of the things that are close to each person's heart will ALWAYS be a topic and will NEVER settle one way or the other. If it goes one way for 2 years, it will return with a big fight for the other direction 2 years later. The main focus should be on the big picture of the country and the freedoms that only our country has. Unity is the only thing that will pull us out of this mess. Fighting due to religious, sexual, race, political, and financial differences is a complete waste of breath and people's time.

I've never been so moved about this country as I was yesterday. I will remember it forever and I'm sure the same for many other people. NO matter your choice of the who the winner was to be this was America being America. It's fascinating and exciting at the same time. Did you know that more young people have voted in this election than any other time in history? Democrat or Republican, don't you think that is remarkable? Don't you think it was time for that?

Ok, I'm going to stop now before I get into my personal choices because that wasn't my intention. ( well - besides the voting thing!!!!!!!!! ooops!! LOL )

I would like to introduce you to......

Buddy, brownie, mama & twin baby boy, daddy and twin baby girl, cinderella, patches, jewel, wolfy ( because when he barks the sound he makes is "wolf" ) cowgirl ( which is the zebra; " because it looks like a cowboy's horse but it's really a zebra" )

I just called her to ask her all of the names and I'm CRACKING up right now!!!

These are Kyla's animal friends that she wants to do everything with. She lines them up on her bed at night and tells them stories, she decorates them in her beeds and jewelry and lines them up for parade's and yesterday she actually convinced me to let her take every single one of them to meme's house. I told her one time and one time only. Today she took what she could carry on her own: 3 of them.

I just adore her.

Oh one more quick story about Kyla - she got in BIG trouble yesterday for telling a little boy to "just shut-up!" at meme's house. When Robert asked her why she said that - her answer ( I'm laughing out loud while I type this ) was: "But DAD - he was trying to snuggle up on me!!" We cracked up. She's so smart to say that to her daddy... she didn't use that one on me even - that's totally not what happened, but a creative answer none the less.

Oh wait - one more story.......... My aunt bought her a Hannah Montana guitar and it comes with a microphone that is hooked up to it's speakers.... she walks around singing all night long and since she sounds different, she keeps saying to me - "don't worry, it's still just me mom!" LOL!!

Happy 36th Birthday Robert

My love.

Happy 36th birthday!

I hope that the next 36 years brings you much happiness and inner peace.

Thank you for giving me your love, your hugs, your cooking, your little surprises, your big surprises, your witi-ness, your hugs, your laughter, your strength, your hugs, and most of all your children. You are the cuddliest, coziest, softest, bestest person to fall asleep on EVER.

AND - you have passed along the most beautiful blue eyes I have ever seen!!

I love you!!