Jackson Blayne

A couple nights ago Jackson texted me from Parker's phone and this is what it said:

 

hello mommy. you are the best mom ever. I love you mommy. you are funny. you're the best mom I have ever met. you make the yummiest dinners ever. you make my favorite dinner. like chicken enchiladas. you give us the best lunches ever. I love your hugs and kisses. from Jackson.

 

I absolutely melted when I read that because it was so thoughtful!  It's always rewarding as a mom to hear that your kids DO realize the things you do for them, like cooking them dinner and making them lunches to take to school.  He is such a sweetheart!

 

A couple weeks ago Jackson and I were both sick so we each had a walkie talkie to get a hold of each other when we were on different levels and didn't want to yell.  It was so precious because I would get these random "I love you mommy" calls from Jack, too sweet. 

 

One day when I brought him home from school because he was sick I was tucking him into bed to rest and he started crying big huge sad tears.  I asked him what was the matter?  He told me "every morning when I wake up I worry that I am going to get sick and die mommy."  Oh it broke my heart that my little 6 year old was laying in bed worrying about dying!  I cuddled him and told him that he will be very very old before he dies, and I truly hope that is the case. 

 

Another thing I wanted to document, a couple weeks ago I picked the boys up from the bus stop and when I asked Jack how school was he got a very worried look on his face.  I asked him what happened?  He said "on the way to the bus after school Mason and I got carried away playing and I accidentally hit him in the face.  Mrs. Johnson told me she will deal with me tomorrow."  His face was complete despair and remorse and my heart melted for him, he felt so bad.  I think he was sad in part because he hurt his friend and in large part because he adores his teacher and has never gotten in trouble at school before.  He then decided to make Mason an apology card all on his own...

 

 

 

It says, "I am sorry I hit you Mason on the way to the bus.  You are the best friend ever.  Can you forgive me.  You are so nice to me.  Can we still be friends." 

Then he taped a dollar from his piggy bank inside for Mason.  TOO SWEET!!  Needless to say, I did not feel the need to punish him for what he did as it was very evident he felt extremely guilty.

A couple days later I went to their class and I saw Mason and asked him if he liked Jackson's card.  Mason said, "oh yes I loved it but I had already forgiven him right after it happened!"  Haha, so cute. 

Jackson is definitely a sensitive boy.  Often times he is difficult because he is OVER sensitive but often times he melts my heart because he is sensitive to the needs of others more than most boys his age. 

I LOVE YOU JACKSON!!! 

Happy Valentine's Day

After school I had a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt ready for the boys to find their Valentine's Day surprises.  We have done this the past two years and they look forward to it so much.

 

Here are the clues I hid throughout the house...

 

 Reading the clues...

 They each got a treasure box...

Candy...

 And a DVD...

 

 Josh working hard on painting his treasure chest...

Tyce painted for about 15 minutes then lost interest...

 Jackson's finished product...

 Josh's finished product...

We also made and frosted heart sugar cookies and watched one of their new movies.  I think they had a fabulous love day!  Unfortunately for Parker and I we did not even get to see each other.  He has been so busy at work and I've had lots of church meetings so we just keep missing each other.  I miss him and am hoping we can spend some much needed alone time this weekend.  But, I do love him and am grateful he's my valentine. 

Jason, Lindsay, and Luke Visit!

Wednesday night my Jason, Luke, and Lindsay flew in from Utah to visit for six days!  We have been SO excited for them to come.  Jason had never been out here before and so that was fun to have him here.  Here are the pics they sent me on the plane...

 

Jason and Luke in the cockpit...

Josh LOVED Luke and was SO sweet with him.  He has such a tender side for babies.  Here they are making funny faces...

 Handsome boys...

 Auntie Lindsay and Tyce playing his Thomas game (by far the stupidest game we've EVER had)...

 Friday I babysat Luke while Linds and Jason went to DC.  Here he is playing...

 He LOVED Brody...

 So cute...

 This is not the best picture of Tyce but I couldn't believe how BIG he looks next to tiny Luke!

 Cuddle time on the couch!  Luke really seemed to enjoy the boys and just watching them play...

 Sunday best for these handsome men...

 We had lunch with the twins at school...

Jackson sharing his sandwich with Luke...

 The good thing about Luke being so little is he's easy to carry around!

After Jack and Josh's basketball game we went bowling...

 

 The two blondies...

They left early this morning and I am so sad.  We had lots of fun nights playing games, talking, and laughing.  Parker and I often wish we lived closer to Lindsay and Jason because they'd be such a fun couple to hang out with all the time.  I enjoyed time with Luke, I feel like I barely even know him which is so hard when my sis and I are so close.  I would give almost anything to live closer to Lindsay.  Growing up we weren't very close (we were 4 years apart so I was closer to my other sister) but as we got older we became such good friends and I miss her so much.  Now I look forward to seeing them again in July when we go to McCall with my family! 

Next up: my parents come in 3 weeks!!!  And after that my mother in law comes!!!  YAY!!!

Cell Phone Pics

It's time for a cell phone picture dump...enjoy!

 

 

For Jackson's special night he and daddy got treats at 7-11, played battleship, then I joined in for a couple games of Uno.  Jack really really enjoyed his alone time with us...

 Dress up time...

 Cheering on daddy at his basketball game...

 Tyce's first day of Sunbeams, he was SO excited and not the least bit nervous...

 All reading books in Tyce's room...

 Too precious...

 We got a skiff of snow so there was a 2 hour delay, the boys loved lounging around...

 Jackson takes his book everywhere he goes, including the bathroom...

Joshy got pink eye and had to stay home from school, Tyce was SO excited and they read stories all morning...

 Again, too precious...

For my first physical therapy appointment I asked my friend, Seiko, to babysit Tyce.  It was during lunchtime so I packed him a lunch in a lunchbox and boy did he think he was cool...

 Haha, at Parker's basketball game Josh took my phone and was taking pictures, here are my favs...

Lindsay, Jason, and Luke COME IN TWO DAYS!!!  We're all super excited!!!  :)