DVD player

Our DVD player finally died and we were forced to get a new one since we have a ton of DVD and kids ones. I am excited that Isaac found one in our price range that also allows us to get Netflicks on the TV. We are all loving it. The kids are loving the new shows. We have been watching: FragleRock, Heathcliff, SpiderMan, Kipper, Angelina, etc....Isaac loves all the Sci Fi tv shows and movies. I like the show Drop Dead Diva. It is a great short show that we watch together when there is nothing good on TV. I have yet to watch chick flicks, I am too tired to stay up.

This is one/two purchases that we have gotten our money's worth in the first week.

Blessings

God has really blessed us. He has provided for our needs. I know I shouldn't worry but I was and he answered a big prayer this week. Thank you God for always being there and giving me the trust I need.

Janna update

Janna said pledge of allegiance this week. I had no idea she knew it. I am so proud.

We are working on her popcorn words with flash cards.

She is very excited about her pajama party on Friday at school where she will be making applesauce and apple pie. They earned the party for good behavior in the hallway.

Janna now has a silver tooth, and I am hopeful to not go to the dentist for a LONG time now. She was really well behaved in the office and the Dentist asked if she is always this good. The gas makes her tired and she fell asleep early last night.

Labor Day Weekend

Friday night we traveled up to see my parents. The kids were excited to see their grandma and grandpa.

Saturday was the hottest and most humid day of the year so we did indoor stuff. We went to Florence Mall and the kids rode a train that goes around the mall, the carousel, and a couple riding toys. Then the kids got ice cream. We had LaRosa for dinner and then Isaac and I went on a date to see Colombiana. We got a UDF shake afterwards.

Sunday we were suppose to get Simon's three year pictures, but that boy refused to let go of grandma, so we just headed home. At least I tried. We still have even got a good snap shot to enlarge for their room. I had lunch with my friend Jaimers. After three restaurants were closed due to the holiday we found an open one. It was smokey and not great great but time with her was awesome. Even though it was rainy and cool we decided to go to the WEBN fireworks. We parked and then walked to the river. It was a long walk. We took turns holding the kids and it did rain. We found a spot under a patio and were able to get out of the rain. The rain quit in time for the fireworks. It was a good show. Simon used his ear plugs and every time a green one went off he would say green. A little bit after they started both kids were very tired and asked to go home....we stayed. We all enjoyed the adventure! We got to see the firework waterfall from the bridge and that was really cool.

Monday we went to the zoo. It was a cool day, almost too windy. It was very nice. We rode the train and saw the bird show. The bird show was our favorite this time. The kids were really good and didn't act up even once.

We got White Castle chicken rings on the way home. Janna (who doesn't eat much) had four and we told her no to more. Simon had three. I would love to find these frozen in a box here. They are so good.

Now onto a cool and rainy week.

Simon Update

Simon has been sharing so much more with us now that Janna is on the bus early and he has more one on one time with us. Or maybe he is just talking more, either way, I am loving it.

For months now we have been getting notes that he is learning sign language for colors. This week he showed us all the ones he has learned, over and over and over. It is great. Yesterday he sang a poem/song he learned today. We sang it over and over. At night he has been talking more too.

When asked about his day he will just tell you who he played with. It is nice to know he is learning too. I asked him if I could record him with his song and colors. He said no. He doesn't like the camera right now.

Isaac and I have been tired and not following through on the making him sit on the potty, maybe next week.

In the mornings if his teacher isn't there then he loves Mrs. Diane. She is the daycare's cook, it totally surprised us when he started asking for her. Simon loves her big hugs and doesn't scream when she is available. That makes the mornings better for me.

Simon still loves green and blue. He eats the same meal all the time-chicken and honey and green applesauce with sprinkles. He will eat a bagel and toast and sometimes a waffle. He does like Cheetos too. He will eat pizza crust-not the pizza.

Simon loves the books Brown Bear Brown Bear and Polar Bear Polar Bear. These are shorter than the grumpy ladybug so this is fine with me. He also loves Mouse Paint.

Simon likes to play with playdough.

Simon sleeps with a ton of stuffed animals. I don't know how he fits some nights.

Simon loves elephants!

Simon gives the best hugs and kisses. I am so thankful to have my Simon!