Sing Over Me: Snow

Right before bed time, and he had fun with the first flakes falling down

A few weeks ago, we got our small share of the snow that seemed to hit the rest of the country.

We bundled the kids up and headed outside for a few minutes. The kids enjoyed it (although it looks like I'll be buying gloves for Jackson for next winter. Poor guy was stuck wearing my small gloves and his little hands were freezing).

This past weekend, out of nowhere, Jackson kneeled at our coffee table, looked up at the ceiling with tightly closed eyes, clasped his hands, and said "Pees God, pees snow. Pees snow in my mouf." (no idea where this last sentence came from). A precious first prayer, especially since he has always told us he doesn't know how to pray.

He repeated this same prayer today before going to Mother's Day Out. Precious, and hysterical, at the same time. And...he took his first shower, by himself, tonight. Our master shower has these 5 crazy shower heads that shoot everywhere, and Jackson thinks it is the greatest thing ever. So, Ellie and I supervised him from the outside of the shower while he took his first solo shower. (I know these memories don't have anything to do with snow, but I have to write these little funnies down or I will forget them.)

I've also tried to ask Jackson what he is thankful for, and although he doesn't fully get it, his response is always "God," and when prompted to say more, "Jee-sus," and this past weekend he was thankful for the "boy who cut my throat." (aka, our neighbors, whom we love and have older aged boys...I believe this cutting of the throat happened when they were all playing swords or pirates or something. Jackson has been talking about it for days.)

And starting the end of last week, Ellie really picked up her walking, averaging about 5-8 steps, and she is so proud of herself too. I still get tickled when I'm putting away dishes, and all of a sudden I see this little head over the edge of the counter. I suppose I'm not used to her being a "big girl" and standing up for extended periods, before taking her steps. She thinks it is fun/funny to take quick steps on the carpet and body slam on the thick carpet. Thank goodness she doesn't do this on the hardwoods.

Breakfast pancakes with this 3 year old

Picking him up from MDO

THREE!

We celebrated Jackson's birthday weekend at the Carolina Aviation Center. Behind us, in the family pic, is the fighter jet they used in Top Gun. Andy and Jackson are posed next to the US Airways "Miracle on the Hudson" plane, which is now permanently housed in this Charlotte museum. We all had fun seeing the many planes!

We are slowly getting settled into our home. I say slowly because it has been such a cold winter and everyone has been housebound. Whenever it is sunny and semi-warm, I race outside with the kids and dog and soak up a few minutes of sunshine and meeting new neighbors. Very much looking forward to spring.

Snow part 2: Two days ago, the snow came raging down in the "historic" ice storm that is hitting the South. I thought 2 weeks ago we had alot of snow. Nevermind . This is nuts. And I'm stuck at home with a 3 year old and a 1 year old (Andy is in Greenville all week). Stir-crazy has taken on a whole new meaning. :)