greta

What they say is true.  Dog, a boys best friend.

Geta, I wan ride on back. (and yes he is rolling his eyes at me because he no longer likes me to take pictures)

Looook Geta, rwoll Geta, come on Geta...

swim lessons

Jackson is taking swim lessons at our little neighborhood pool this week.  I was not sure that he would participate, but so far so good, when we actually get there.  The pool is literally a 2 minute walk from our house but with mister 'i wan do it' it takes us a good hour to get ready and get there.  He likes to put on his bathing suit, shoes, sunscreen, then decides he needs to go pee-pee, then he needs a snack, then he wants his 'mikes hat' then his 'tawheels hat' then we have to find his shades, then he decides he would rather play ball instead, by this point Nash is ready to eat again.  But I have to agree, he does look pretty studly once he finally gets it all together.  He has lots of ladies to impress!

ball game

Take me out to the ball game,
Take me out with the crowd;
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack,
I don't care if I never get back.Let me root, root, root for the home team,
If they don't win, it's a shame.
For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out,
At the old ball game.

I love everything about a baseball game.  This little guy has been a good sport (i couldn't help myself) every single time.  I see lots of 'BALL' in his future too.  Better luck next year Tar Heels!

motivate

I did it.  I went for a run.  A very short run, but a run.  It felt good, painfully good.  I had no more excuses not to do it.  I got some new Nike's, a big supportive sports bra, running shorts, comfy shirt, and some earphones to hook up to my IPhone.  I downloaded Pandora and typed in Black Eye Peas, they never let me down.  I downed a glass of water and 2 cups of coffee.  Charlie was going in to work late and would hang with the boys. I contemplated about not going or just walking or just doing some stretching or just being fat for the rest of my life.  Then the sun peaked through the clouds meaning we were going to the pool today meaning summer is here and I was gonna have to run.
I used to run at least 5 miles a day.  I ran 2 marathons for crying out loud.  So here I am professing to the Internet to keep me accountable.  The time has come to lose the weight and get in shape.  I am even going to tuck my pregnancy jeans away (yes I still wear them, they are too comfy).  Let's do this.

photos

I have very few pictures with my boys.  It is my own fault. My greasy pulled back hair, gym shorts and milk stained t-shirt, chunky belly and dark-circle eyes are nothing that I want commemorated.  But  my dearest friend snuck this shot of us on Saturday in our backyard after Jackson's birthday party.  It makes me smile.

favorites

I got this idea from pinterest and I hope to do something like it every year.  Maybe one day I will even print them all out and make a little booklet for the boys...

Jackson's 2 year old Favorites

TV Show - Super Why

Song - Sea Tunes, the whole CD!

Foods - spaghetti, oatmeal (rice is what he calls it), yogurt, chicken nuggets

Candy - mints (really he always request 'mint peaseeee' when we are in the car)

Toy - cars, balls, his tent, new bike, kitchen set and train table

Book - Go Dog Go!

Activity - Bat & Ball (baseball in the backyard)

Very patient birthday boy, he even waited fo us to sing and blow out the candles, I was impressed.

Everything I wished for and more, my very own cake!  

3 months

 

It was a little over 3 months ago that my sweet Nash William Farris was born.  I have already forgotten what life was like with just one.  It is true what they say, two is better than one.  Nash is one chill dude.  He goes with the flow, listening to his brother hoot and holler in the morning, sleeping in his car seat most afternoons, flashing sweet smiles, putting up with slobbery kisses and doing some serious 'cooing' to anyone that would like to listen.  Most importantly (I hesitate to even type this) he slept from 10pm - 7am the past two nights!  Now if we could just get his big brother to do the same then we would be all set.

2!

Happy 2nd Birthday to the man, the myth, the legend... my sweetest, goofiest, studliest goober Jackson Arthur Farris!  May all your wishes come true today and everyday.  We love you! Let's Party!