Jackson's Family Party

On New Year's Day, we had Jackson's Cars party. He chose from Toy Story 3, Thomas the Train, and Cars-- and he didn't waver at all in his decision, and kept reminding us all the way through Target check out that he indeed did pick Cars and wasn't gonna change his mind. Wow- so opposite from the way his older brother makes decisions!

(I wish I got a picture of the table with the pinata, goodie bags and cool balloon!!)

Everyone woke up late (thank goodness) so the party started around 12. We had a pinata full of candy and prizes- we let the boys hit at it until it WOULDN't brake! So then the adults joined in. IT was pretty hilarious watching adults play a kid's game! My dad finally broke the CARDBOARD pinata! Who makes a pinata out of thick cardboard?!

(pictures or video coming soon)

Then we did presents and cupcakes- the most yummiest cupcakes ever, made by my super talented friend- chocolate, peanut butter ganache! To die for!

We let Jackson practice blowing out a candle with his french toast in the morning, and by the 3rd try he got it! He smiled and sang "happy" as we sang to him, and enjoyed that yummy cupcake!

Things that make me laugh...

I know Jackson's getting into mischief when I hear the chairs being pushed out from the table, a little bit of grunting, followed by "Ta-da!" over and over.
Then I wonder what Mr. Jack has gotten into. Or I should say, what I have left on the table for him to attack. This time, it was a few paint brushes, which he kept tickling on his face and laughing.
Earlier today, we were playing with a bouncy-ball that was sending him into a giggling-frenzy.
His new favorite thing to do is turn the light on and off and look up and back at me with every switch of the light.
He says Hi (while waving) and Ball and No,no,no,no,no. As well as banana (nanana) and Thanks.

The other day, Tyler asked me where his dinosaur was. I asked him which of his many (many) dinosaurs he was talking about. And then he did this:

 and so of course, I thought he wanted this one:

 but I was wrong. Don't you see the resemblance? Two fingers, mouth open... but maybe all dinos look like that...

Yesterday we were playing outside and Tyler found a bug. I heard him smash it over and over and pretend-bug scream with each smash. And then he said in a sad, whiny voice "oh, he want his legs."

Earlier today, Tyler started telling our favorite sitter Stephanie a funny (and completely made up) story about a bug in our house. It contained lots of "last night"s and "bamorrow"s and "almost got me"s. It's funny to listen to him talk and use grown up words and expressions.

In other news, 2 MORE DAYS!! until my parents come! Wahoo! 

"Nauna and Gampa are coming and we gonna shoot Tigers ba'tuz that be fun, huh mommy?!"

A little bit of mischeif

You know those frantic last seconds before heading out the door to church? Still need mascara, The boys need shoes. Jeff, get the snacks! Your scriptures are by the bed. I walk into the kitchen to make a bottle for Jack and this is what I see:

JEFF! Come quick! And bring the camera. Once the flash goes off, Jackson starts posing away in delight.

Well, that outfit's ruined. Strip the clothes. Wash the thick chalky powdery mess off his face and hands and try to pry open those tight fists. Make the baby cry.

And this little guy was so proud of himself that he didn't make the mess this time. (Or maybe he was so happy because now Jackson qualifies as a good partner in crime)

Well, at least we had a good reason to be late to church (this time...)

A few other titles I considered for this post:

When the baby's quiet...

What to do with all that extra formula when the baby turns 1

Why we were late to church (cuz that NEVER happens, right?)

Proof that I starve my children

or

That fat baby eats everything

We got a good laugh and honestly, it broke me out of my frantic mood. I'm glad my little boys get into trouble sometimes. It keeps life fun. At least they haven't smeared paint all over the room like this or flooded the house like this or colored the couch like this!