I am proud to announce that Jad has finally learned his numbers without much mix-up. I know some kids learn them sooner (and some even later), but hey, he’s 2 and does everything at his pace and his pace only.

With that said, I know you are dying to know my secret to teaching a stubborn little boy. Well, here it is…

Yes, I can hear your gasps about how video games are horrible (especially for a 2 yr old).  But do you see that little number in the bottom left?  It changes throughout the game.  Yesterday, while Jonah took a nap, Jad asked to play, or should I say watch me play and him ‘pretend’.  It had been a rough day with Jonah, so I caved. As we played, that number kept changing and all of a sudden Jad shouts out 6!  5!  4! 3! 2! 1!

I was so very proud and reassured that video games will not ruin his life.

So I’m curious, What are the unique ways your children have overcome milestones?

Last night I checked my Facebook wall and found the cutest post from a fellow mom at our church…

“My daughter has an obsession that runs deep for your son. I am talking head over heels. Almost everytime she comes home from church these are her words: ” I tissed Jadon. He toe tute, Mom. I WILL tiss him again!!!! (after I tell her to stop kissing him) I wuv him.” *sigh* She also makes daily phone calls to him on here princess phone telling him about her day. This is just a warning. She’s out of control.”

Ah, It starts so young!  The funny thing is that it is usually my son doing all the kissing.  How do you tell a very loving two year old not to love on his best buddies?  Haha, we’ve tried and it’s impossible.  I guess we will just enjoy the laughs for now!

Is it ok to take advantage of living in Redneck Country?

Jon and I were both fixing dinner and Jadon wanted to go back outside after he changed out of his swimsuit.

I just wanted to let you know that I think you are an amazing Dad.  I thank God everyday for blessing my boys with such a loving, caring, Godly (I could go on forever) man they can grow up to be like.  I know running shoes and the nike+ kit pale in comparison to everything you do, but I hope you enjoy them (and you accomplish your 15 mile run).  I don’t want this to be long, so Happy Dad’s Day.  I love you always,

Steph

First Dad moment with Jad

Second Dad moment with Jonah

Hanging out with lil Jad

Wearing Jonah out

Just hanging out with your boys

Sorry for the blog break. Life has been beyond busy. We officially slowed down for the first time tonight and took little Jad to see Disney Pixar’s Up 3D. Once I got past the *gasp* $11 fee for a two year old (who refused to wear the glasses anyway), I really enjoyed the movie.

We were about halfway through the movie, and all of a sudden I hear a (as Jon would say) *rat-tat-tat-tat* coming from Jon and Jad. I immediately hit Jon, and he tells me it was Jad. Now, before I proceed, let me inform you that both of my boys can pack some heat, but this was loud and long and it just kept on going. I couldn’t imagine it coming from my little guy.

A bit later Jad switched seats to sit with me and of course, during the quietest (I’m talking, dead silence) part of the movie I, and the rest of the theater, hear about seven loud consecutive *rat-tat-tat’s*. The teens sitting at the end of our row start laughing and really don’t know what to think, and I’m looking to blame Jon, but all I can do is die laughing. And the more I laugh, the more Jad rips them.

I remember a time when it was my husband doing these things to make me laugh and see other’s reactions.  I asked Jad where he learned to do that and he said “Daddy”  I’m not sure Jon is even that good.  It has to be in the boys blood.