Christmas Wish List 2008

So Christmas is fast approaching and I thought I would take a little time to share what the boys were getting and wishing for this holiday...maybe it will give you ideas for your kids as well.

M will be getting a Razor Scooter from his brothers, both were along to help pick it out **wink**wink** at least J picked it out. M will also be getting some more leap pad book sets since everyone seems to be clearancing them out for the new tag system...new system seems pretty cool, but we already have the leap pad original stuff. He is also getting a Star Wars color wonder book...those magical markers that only work on special paper...the only way to go with these boys and markers. I also believe he is getting Lego Indiana Jones for the WII from Gma K and Gpa T. I think I have a good start but don't have THEE gift of the year for him yet...he has of course circled and has made a list of what he wants in some of the ads. However, we are at the point were we are very picky about what comes into the house due to space limitations, having a new baby in the house that will be trying to eat things in a couple of months, and the big move to the new house.

J seems to get shorted due to the fact he plays with everything that M has and with his bday so close. I think that Gma K and Gpa T are sending a 3 wheel scooter and the Color Wonder Magic Light Brush from Crayola...he LOVES his crafts. I have picked up the Wall-E game for the VSmile and considering getting the Backyardagains one as well. I did pick up a Hot Wheels WII game since he loves being a big boy and playing the WII and also plays a lot with his little cars. I suggested a ceiling solar system for him to my sister...the boys already have glowing stars and a moon that will glow with different waxing and waning stages and they seem to enjoy those at night. Again nothing really big is coming to mind to be the gift of the year...

As far as the new little man...well he won't know any better at this point...I did pick up a new baby cell phone and play keys for the babe...so the boys will have something to say they got their little bro. I see diapers and formula under the tree for the newbie.

And for the adults of the household...J got a new video camera a couple of months ago and has been playing with it ever since...it is way better then the one we got 6 years ago and I can actually watch the footage...I get motion sickness from the old one. He is also looking at putting money towards a new laptop he can take on deployments...which benefits me since he won't be taking my precious computer. As for me...a vacuum.....but not any old vacuum...the Animal Dyson DC17 . With moving in a couple of months we are going to need a better vacuum, the house we are being moved to has carpet everywhere and with as much traffic as we have with boys and 2 dogs we need it. Not very romantic, but something I am excited about.

Happy Early Birthday Lil' J!

So we celebrated J's 4th Birthday on Friday at good ol' Chuck E Cheese. I think the kids had a blast and heck I didn't really have to do much to prepare...that was the best part for me. The kids ate some pizza and cake, played games and climbed the tunnel tubes and got a chance to be one on one with Chuck E. I can't believe he is going to 4 later this month. There have been a lot of new adventures with J this year...school, finishing potty training, swimming lessons, and his overall independence...he is becoming a little man.

More Exciting News

I thought this deserved a post of its own...So.... the Doctor I have been seeing the last couple of visits has decided that I should be induced on the 24th of November. She really took pity on me apparently. So no more stress over when to buy my parents plane tickets or how much time before J leaves on his next big 60 day trip. I should be back home for Thanksgiving...cooked by mom of course, and back for Lil' J's Birthday as well.

October Review

So it appears I have skipped all of October. It was a fun filled month with a trip to the Pumpkin Patch...sorry no pics...a couple trips to Six Flags, which we bought the 2009 memberships to so many more trips to come when it opens again in April, A garage sale to get rid of some of the extra stuff we seem to be moving from house to house with and a little extra cash in the pocket, J got his ATP testing done, and of course all the Halloween Festivities. For those wondering what the kiddos went as J is Jango Fett the Bounty Hunter and M is the head Clone Trooper from Star Wars.

Lil' J started going to preschool 3 days a week this month, he seems to be doing well at school, but says he will miss me while at school. I don't know if it is that or that he miss not getting to play pbskids.org while at school....he enjoys being on the computer just as much as daddy does.