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Potty Training 101

Have two kids. Or more if you choose.

Suffer through potty training with the oldest.

Let the youngest learn from his brother.

Sit back and watch the youngest train himself.

:)

Way to go Coley-O! Thank you and Jase for making this time around easy for mom and dad...we owe you!

Five

He's five.

He's ready to turn six.

He wants mommy's kisses a little less often and daddy's high-fives more often.*

He's ready for kindergarten.

He's ready to take on the world.

He's five.

Happy Birthday Bug! We love you more.

*Kisses from mommy may be welcomed a little less often when in public but I am cherishing nights when he wants to cuddle with me. He tells me he'll always want to cuddle with me. I am going to hold him to this.

Accomplishments

I finished my last class tonight. I am officially done with my Associate's degree. Big sigh of relief here.

Now, I get to wait (more waiting) for my final grade then apply for my diploma.

I cannot express how happy I am to have completed this part of my education. There have been many times I wondered why I did not take college more seriously when I was a, well, when I was not married and not a mother of two. But when I found myself thinking about what it would have been like to get an education with minimal responsibilities I was abruptly brought back to reality and reminded that I wouldn't have my life any other way. I am proud that I accomplished this task while taking care of my family. Yes, I am tooting my own horn! I have to say I could not have done this without Jason. He believed in me and gave me a lot of time to myself so that I could focus on school. Thank you babe, you're the best.

On to keeping busy with life in general and enjoying doing so without the dark cloud of school hanging over my head. :)

PBR

The cowboys and bulls came to NYC and we couldn't miss it. The boys were decked out in their Wranglers, boots, chaps, and cowboy hats. You can imagine the looks we got while on the ferry, on the subway, and walking the streets of NYC. Some good and some not so good. Sheesh people, have you not ever seen a cowboy hat??

Cole thought he was going to ride a bull and has been telling stories of how he is going to ride bulls. My heart stops a little each time he tells me "Momma, I going to ride bull." If he's going to "ride bull" I hope and pray he does it well enough to ride at the Garden one day.

So anyway back to the PBR and my cute little cowboys. Once inside Madison Square Garden the boys fit in with the other Wrangler, cowboy hat wearing people. No weird looks here. The boys had fun cheering for the cowboys to hang on and watching the bull fighters to their thing. A good time was had by all.

Thanks Grams and Papa Mike :)

Happy New Year

Welcome 2011!

We are happy to see you. We are looking forward to the exciting things you hold in store for us. Things like milestone birthdays (5 & 30 - eek!), potty training, completing degrees (yay!), and receiving orders (please don't make us wait too long).

Ok, so as you can see we have an exciting year ahead of us. We cannot wait to share our excitement with you and hear or read of your exciting news in the new year.

Many blessings to you all in 2011!