The letter H.

For a while Jack has known most of the alphabet and their sounds; but lately he has really become obsessed with singing the alphabet (the parts he knows), identifying letters from signs, and making his own letters out of, say sucker sticks... I'd say his favorite letter is "B" but he has learned how to draw the letter "H" so out with the old and in with the new! I see H's everywhere--The driveway, the backyard, on my rug, on our screen door, and of course on his drawing board. Luckily no walls, yet. I have no idea how/when he figured out how to draw a H. I don't really work on writing letters with him except for his name, and he can write a J. The funny thing is I heard him talking about the letter "H" and making the sound while pulling weeds yesterday but didn't think anything of it. He was happily drawing with chalk on our driveway. Then later that day Brent came home and said "when did Jack learn how to write a H?" I realized he had drawn H's in the frontyard the backyard and anywhere chalk would take. Hmmm. I wonder when the novelty of the letter H will wear off.

I know what you're all thinking--"Toy Story much?" but I promised some pictures to grandma, and seeing how she bought these jammers I couldn't let her down. Even though it did take a good month or two.

Jack HAD to put both sets of pajamas on. He is like his mother; can't make up his mind.

THE Buzz Lightyear. space ranger.

Sheriff Woody.

Jack's new bike (he originally asked for a pink one but...) this is a push or balance bike and is supposed to help train a kid to ride a bike sooner. but we'll see.

Jacks attempt at dressing himself. pure awesomeness, yep that's butt cheek.

I'm so happy he is mine, he is exactly what I wanted. Can't wait to meet peanut #2, I can feel him moving now. Jack keeps asking if he's hiding.

Ultrasound results are in!

Everything looks great, which is always fantastic to hear and of course its just amazing to actually see your baby floating around in there. Now we can't wait to meet this little guy! I keep telling Jack that he's getting a little brother and that there is a boy in mommies tummy. His reply is "no boy mom, you're girl!" He thinks we're saying that I am a boy...he has been on a kick lately identifying who is a girl and who is a boy. Oh, and this baby boy is way more chill than Jack, or maybe we just saw him right after nap time:)

Winco happenings

Today I ventured out to Winco, a seriously fantastic new grocery store that's come into our area... I wanted to get there fairly early seeing how I sent Brent, coupons in hand earlier in the week only to find out there was over an hour wait...not worth it. So I pulled on my clothes this morning sans shower, and threw on a hat. (don't worry I brushed my teeth!) Jack, well I just left him in his "Buzz Lightyear" pajamas, froggie boots, snot dried face, and out the door we went! I was rather excited about my great parking spot that I forgot to button my pants. I'm totally at the awkward stage of pregnancy where I put my clothes on standing up of course, and think "yeah, this works" but then when I find myself sitting down, it just doesn't. Plus I have this nagging feeling that I am hurting the baby with my tight clothing. I'm crazy. I hurry and button up, and things are good. I find myself on such a money saving high that I don't care that there are a ton of annoying people around me. not today anyway. I was getting my .98 cents fruity pebbles or else... Like they say, all good things come to an end, and I knew I had to make my way to the cash register fast, as my "buzz" (hour later) was quickly wearing off. Hardly any wait, but as I stood there loading groceries on the belt this cute old lady walked by and picked up Jack's boots that had fallen off. I thanked her and she began to talk to Jack, (cute) then she got out a tissue and began wiping his face ever so sweetly for like 2 minutes. Yeah that stuff was caked on. She then said "your mom should always pack a kleenex" still wiping. So true, and so hilarious. I pretty much thanked her again for scolding me and couldn't help but wonder what she did with Jacks nasty tissue. She didn't give it to me and I didn't offer to take it from her. Normally I wipe my kid's face but we were trying to go for the "I really don't give a crap!" look. If I had wiped Jack's face then we clearly couldn't have pulled this off. Keep reading, it gets better. As I'm loading groceries into my car I see a car waiting for my parking spot. I hate when people do this because then I feel rushed and bad and so many other things. I finally get Jack out of the cart and lo and behold he peed his pants. He now wears normal undies, because he is potty trained, can't you tell? eek! car is still waiting, so I rip off his pants and put him in the car seat pant-less; which to me sounds fantastic plus I don't want to clean his car seat cover. I'm lazy. Soooo if any of you find yourself at Winco, make sure you wipe off the cart before inserting your child, because remember? I don't bring tissues with me, so I didn't have anything to wipe the seat with.

"You've got a friend in me..."

This might be my favorite phase of Jacks:

Toy Story. He loves it; watches it once every day. We just alternate between 1 & 2. Can't wait til 3 gets here to give us a little more variety. The Carters bought Jack his very own Buzz and Woody doll that he hauls around everywhere. He is starting to play so well and getting more of an imagination. I love watching this kid grow and learn. I often hear him saying "hi, I'm Woody" or "help Buzz, help!" He tries to sing along with the songs, quotes Woody saying "reach for the sky" and Buzz saying "and beyond!" He also loves playing with his "tatoe-head" (Mr. Potato Head) and told me "Jessie cute." He likes it when she yodels. I love watching Jack's expressions as he watches these movies. He smiles, laughs, and even sympathizes with Buzz when he realizes that he can't fly. (really, he gets rather concernicous)

Jack man.

Jack just doing his thing-- entertaining, snooping, gathering, & browsing.

Here is Mr. sock hands...before falling asleep for a nap Jack pulled every single dirty clothes item out of his hamper, apparently put these socks on his hands clear up to his elbows, and fell asleep amongst his dirties comforted by warm arms. He also did not take these bad boys off for several hours after. He loves rootin' around my bathroom, and after trying on all my hair accessories he ultimately decided he liked these two head bands the most; in fact he wore them to Smiths earlier today...should I be worried?

Countdown...

Presently: frequent urination, and upset stomach May: expanding waistline July: one word, KANKLES September: loss of oxygen October: Carter baby #2! We are pretty excited for the baby portion, but as you can see the pregnancy body... not so much! (yes Brent too, we ALL suffer)