And the winner will be…
HANDSOME!!!!!!!
My "new" baby sister...Chandler! Right now, as you can see...I'm pretty excited about having her around. (I think she likes me too!)
I'd love for you to read more about her in the coming months. Mommy says she is sure between the two of us...there will be lots of fun things to share :-)
I'd love for you to read more about her in the coming months. Mommy says she is sure between the two of us...there will be lots of fun things to share :-)
Mommy and Daddy decided that it would be a good idea to "prep" the kid for BIG BROTHER-DOME by enrolling him in a sibling class at the hospital. He didn't seem to want to participate much in the beginning, but as the class progressed...his attitude changed for the better.
And as much as we wanted him to understand the basics of becoming a "Big Brother" and all that it entails...nothing really compares to the REAL THING!
And as much as we wanted him to understand the basics of becoming a "Big Brother" and all that it entails...nothing really compares to the REAL THING!
Changing the diaper...
Throwing the diaper away...
I received my certificate!
Ready to be a Big Brother!
Prior to the "new arrival"...Mommy and Daddy tried to spend as much "alone" time as possible with the kid. On this day, JoeB and Mommy had a lunch date at Pappasitos...
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Time spent at the grandparents' is always a blast...and this Christmas was no different. JoeB and his "partners in crime" were in full effect! Perhaps if they got together more often, the amount of damage done would be minimal!
Nah...I'm sure that's wishful thinking :-)
Nah...I'm sure that's wishful thinking :-)
In our home, we allow each other to express themselves "freely"...no holds barred. However, now I'm wondering...
When should intervention take place?!
So...the kid has been in "school" for what…2 years now?! And over the course of those 2 years he's done a LOT of school work...drawings, paper creations, etc. Keeping EVERYTHING he’s done would be next to impossible! (Or should I say…borderline “pack rat ‘ish!)
Well, today...the kid comes home with another "packet" showcasing the work that he's done. He's always very excited to explain what it is he's created and how the finished products came to be. Most times, I listen to the descriptions of the creations; making a mental note of the specific ones (if any) we will keep. And when the kid is not looking (usually when he's gone to bed) I'll throw away those creations that are not so easy to recognize and are duplicates of things that we already have.
Notice I said “when the kid is gone to bed” I’ll throw things away…
Well…”smart” me, decided to throw away something and leave it at the top of the trash…easily recognizable for the kid! Who knew that he would go to throw something away and “research” what was in there?
The kid (in a very sad, disappointed voice): Mommy! You threw my heart away?
Me (shocked and not quite sure how to respond): Huh?
The kid (walking towards me…looking pitiful): You threw my heart in the trash?!
Me (too shame to look him in the eye): I did?
The kid: Come here…let me show you.
Me (reluctantly walking with him to the trash): Ok
The kid (opening the trash and pointing to the heart): See…it’s right there!
Me (Thinking of a lie while feeling my nose grow): Oh Joseph, I didn’t mean to throw it away, I was trying to throw away that jump rope package and the heart went in the trash on accident.
The kid (looking at me like I could have come up with a better story): Ok, GET.IT.OUT!
Me (repenting for the lie and trying to make a mends): I sure am going to take it out of the trash and as a matter of fact, I am going to put it on the refrigerator…Mommy is so sorry.
The kid: Ok (and walks off)
I feel horrible! From now on…instinct tells me…he’s going to be “watching the trash” for other items that Mommy has “accidentally” thrown away.
(sigh)
Praying that he’s really found it in his “heart” to forgive me…note said heart below (on the refrigerator):
Well, today...the kid comes home with another "packet" showcasing the work that he's done. He's always very excited to explain what it is he's created and how the finished products came to be. Most times, I listen to the descriptions of the creations; making a mental note of the specific ones (if any) we will keep. And when the kid is not looking (usually when he's gone to bed) I'll throw away those creations that are not so easy to recognize and are duplicates of things that we already have.
Notice I said “when the kid is gone to bed” I’ll throw things away…
Well…”smart” me, decided to throw away something and leave it at the top of the trash…easily recognizable for the kid! Who knew that he would go to throw something away and “research” what was in there?
The kid (in a very sad, disappointed voice): Mommy! You threw my heart away?
Me (shocked and not quite sure how to respond): Huh?
The kid (walking towards me…looking pitiful): You threw my heart in the trash?!
Me (too shame to look him in the eye): I did?
The kid: Come here…let me show you.
Me (reluctantly walking with him to the trash): Ok
The kid (opening the trash and pointing to the heart): See…it’s right there!
Me (Thinking of a lie while feeling my nose grow): Oh Joseph, I didn’t mean to throw it away, I was trying to throw away that jump rope package and the heart went in the trash on accident.
The kid (looking at me like I could have come up with a better story): Ok, GET.IT.OUT!
Me (repenting for the lie and trying to make a mends): I sure am going to take it out of the trash and as a matter of fact, I am going to put it on the refrigerator…Mommy is so sorry.
The kid: Ok (and walks off)
I feel horrible! From now on…instinct tells me…he’s going to be “watching the trash” for other items that Mommy has “accidentally” thrown away.
(sigh)
Praying that he’s really found it in his “heart” to forgive me…note said heart below (on the refrigerator):
Ok...so, Daddy wasn't too thrilled about this ensemble; however, the kid was adamant about wearing BOTH!
And from the responses he got from his adoring fans...I'd say, it was a HIT!!!
Straight out of GQ Magazine...it's JOE B!
And from the responses he got from his adoring fans...I'd say, it was a HIT!!!
Straight out of GQ Magazine...it's JOE B!
Recently, we decided to take the "chef" to a restaurant where culinary skills are put on display right before your eyes. We knew it would be a huge hit!
As you can see...he not only mastered the art of shaping rice into a "heart", but he also put Mommy to shame by his ability to use chop stix!!! LOL!
Way ta' go!
As you can see...he not only mastered the art of shaping rice into a "heart", but he also put Mommy to shame by his ability to use chop stix!!! LOL!
Way ta' go!
Mommy and Daddy try never to "swear" in the presence of the kid...as a matter of fact, neither of us swears much at all. For some reason, however, the kid has picked up on a "nice, nasty" way to verbally let us know how he feels. Yep...as if he's swearing!
You be the judge...
When the kid has been disobedient, as he oftentimes is, Mommy and Daddy will raise our voices to stress the importance of obeying your parents; following directions and doing what you've been told. So instead of the kid acknowledging the scolding with a "yes ma'am" or a "yes sir"...he emphatically says "TOMATO SAUCE!"
Now...inquiring minds want to know...is it a coincidence that "TOMATO SAUCE" is appropriately stated where, perhaps, a "swear" word would likely fit? Or is this just a "nicer" way of his recognizing the error of his ways?
Hmmmmmm...
Don't be surprised if you meet the kid one day and he's missing part of his tongue! Because we aren't buying it!
You be the judge...
When the kid has been disobedient, as he oftentimes is, Mommy and Daddy will raise our voices to stress the importance of obeying your parents; following directions and doing what you've been told. So instead of the kid acknowledging the scolding with a "yes ma'am" or a "yes sir"...he emphatically says "TOMATO SAUCE!"
Now...inquiring minds want to know...is it a coincidence that "TOMATO SAUCE" is appropriately stated where, perhaps, a "swear" word would likely fit? Or is this just a "nicer" way of his recognizing the error of his ways?
Hmmmmmm...
Don't be surprised if you meet the kid one day and he's missing part of his tongue! Because we aren't buying it!
Inquiring minds often wonder why people do the things they do...wear the things that they wear...say the things that they say. But, "usually", we never verbally express our questions or concerns. Because most of the time...IT'S NOT OUR BUSINESS.
Well..."couth" is something most kids are not familiar with! Whenever they want to question something or someone...it's blurted out without giving it a second thought; matters not who's listening or if the person(s) they are questioning is in their presence.
Case in point...
While dining at the local Waffle House, the kid notices a person wearing "flip-flops" who has intentionally (or not) taken one of them off. He says (loudly): "Mommy, that man doesn't have his shoes on!"
Instead of following my first mind and saying: "That's not your business."
Mommy says: "Really? He needs to put his shoes back on."
a minute or two passes...the man puts his shoes on...then Mommy notices he takes them off again. So Mommy says to the kid (quietly):
"That man has taken his shoes off again."
The kid says: "Mommy, that's not your business!!!!"
Mommy agrees (reluctantly) and wonders what just happened!!! Walked right into that one...(sigh)!
Well..."couth" is something most kids are not familiar with! Whenever they want to question something or someone...it's blurted out without giving it a second thought; matters not who's listening or if the person(s) they are questioning is in their presence.
Case in point...
While dining at the local Waffle House, the kid notices a person wearing "flip-flops" who has intentionally (or not) taken one of them off. He says (loudly): "Mommy, that man doesn't have his shoes on!"
Instead of following my first mind and saying: "That's not your business."
Mommy says: "Really? He needs to put his shoes back on."
a minute or two passes...the man puts his shoes on...then Mommy notices he takes them off again. So Mommy says to the kid (quietly):
"That man has taken his shoes off again."
The kid says: "Mommy, that's not your business!!!!"
Mommy agrees (reluctantly) and wonders what just happened!!! Walked right into that one...(sigh)!
We've now entered into a "new" phase...
The kid wants to wear shirts and ties and/or complete suit combinations to church...EVERY SUNDAY! What happened to suits at EASTER only?!
Prior to his birthday, all of his suits and ties were too little. So, each Sunday, we'd "argue" about him not being able to DRESS LIKE DADDY! First of all, why was Mommy "arguing" with a 3 year-old? And secondly, who would have thought that a 3 year-old would demand to wear suits and ties?!
Anyway...thank God for loving Aunts and Uncles! They've acknowledged the kid's request and gifted him with a variety of shirt and tie combinations that he can now wear on a weekly basis...at least until he outgrows them LOL!
Check him out...
The kid wants to wear shirts and ties and/or complete suit combinations to church...EVERY SUNDAY! What happened to suits at EASTER only?!
Prior to his birthday, all of his suits and ties were too little. So, each Sunday, we'd "argue" about him not being able to DRESS LIKE DADDY! First of all, why was Mommy "arguing" with a 3 year-old? And secondly, who would have thought that a 3 year-old would demand to wear suits and ties?!
Anyway...thank God for loving Aunts and Uncles! They've acknowledged the kid's request and gifted him with a variety of shirt and tie combinations that he can now wear on a weekly basis...at least until he outgrows them LOL!
Check him out...
Three years ago Friday, God blessed us with a very precious gift...a little boy named Joseph! Who knew the time would pass by so quickly?! He's already 3 and it seems like just yesterday we were celebrating his first steps (sigh).
Daily I thank God for the opportunity to be a Mother to such an amazing kid!
Who knows what the future holds for this little guy...the sky is the limit :-)
HaPpY BiRtHdAy Joe B!
Daily I thank God for the opportunity to be a Mother to such an amazing kid!
Who knows what the future holds for this little guy...the sky is the limit :-)
HaPpY BiRtHdAy Joe B!
Cup Cakes with Friends at School!
Chuck-E-Cheese Fun!
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