Knock, Knock...

A future comedian??? Who knows, but Jack is really into Knock, Knock jokes! And a BIG thanks to Nana & Papa for his new joke books, he is sharing his funnies with everyone!!! His favorite right now is:

Jack: "Knock, Knock"
Anyone else: "Who's there?"
Jack: "Boo!"
Anyone else: "Boo Who?"
Jack: "Boo? Are you a Ghost???"

We really have to credit his teacher, Lyni, for introducing him to knock, knock jokes...they share alot of them during lunchtime at school! It is so cute...even if most of them don't mean anything!

From the mouth of a 4 year old...

Jack practicing his sign language!

The world has such an interesting spin when you look at it as if you were a 4 year old...and many of you Moms would agree with me when I say that I sure do love what/how those 4 year olds think of us!

Setting: In the car after a crazy morning at home. Running a few errands with the kids.

Jack: Mommy, where are we going?

Mom: Well Jack, we are dropping off some stuff to a few of Mommy's friends

Jack: Do you know where we are going?

Mom: I do, Jack! Why?

Jack: Because Mommy, you are so smart.

Mom: Well, thank you Jack. That is so sweet of you! Why do you think I'm smart?

Jack: Because you know everything!

Enough said...I think that represents my year-end review from my "boss" and I'll take it! :) Do you think I'm getting a raise????

Happy 4th Birthday, Jack!

I really can't believe I'm typing this...Jack turned 4 this week! I have a 4 year old!!?!!! Wow! Time REALLY does fly when you are having fun - that saying is so true in my life. Jack sure has been busy these past 4 years...here is a little list of the adventures of our special boy:

moved to Boston

started crawling & walking

is now potty-trained

can write his name

goes to school

puts on his own clothes & shoes (and picks them out, I have to add!!! oh boy!)

and is just so full of love that it usually is bursting out of him day after day! He really is our little sweetheart and I have to say this to - he's a Mommy's boy! :) And I'm not going to lie - I love it!!!

So for Jack's 4th birthday, instead of throwing him a party - we thought it would be fun to have a JACK day. And so for our special Jack day, we went to the Aquarium, ate lunch at Joe's on the water and played at a favorite city playground (all of this was Jack's idea). He even wore a special "4" T-shirt to let everyone else know that he was a big boy now! yea!

Enjoy the pictures of Jack's special birthday!

http://www2.snapfish.com/share/p=991211224633683996/l=434229459/g=44695723/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB

Conversation with a 3 1/2 year old...

goes something like this:

We pull into the parking lot of a shopping center that has Sports Authority, PetSmart and KMart. I am in need of new shoes - so our main priority is Sports Authority. Ellie needs more dog food, so our 2nd stop is PetSmart. And that was all I needed to do...BUT Mr. Jack lets me know as soon as we pull into our parking spot that:

Jack: "Mommy, I would like to sit on the rider toys" (the chinzy riding toys that cost a fortune outside KMart)

Mommy: "Jack, I'm not sure we will have time"

Jack: "Mommy, if you don't let me ride the rider toys - my feelings will be hurt"

Mommy: "Jack, I don't want to hurt your feelings but we need to get home for lunch"

Jack: "Mommy, I KNOW you don't want to hurt my feelings so I think you should let me ride the riders"

Mommy: "Okay Jack - whatever you want!" NOTE - Mommy folds AGAIN! :)

Jack went to the Dentist...

Jack's first trip to the Dentist was a SUCCESS! He loved it...we had talked about it a couple days prior to the appointment so at least he was prepared. Not knowing how he would react, I thought I should talk it up & make it sound as exciting as possible. I knew it would be great when we entered the office and there was a big sign up that said "Welcome New Patient, Jackson Waldner!" - Jack thought it was the COOLEST sign ever! And from that point on, it was a positive experience. The hygenist was amazing - and made us both feel really comfortable! No cavaties for Jack - woohoo! Of course, the trip wasn't complete without a crazy comment from Jack...when the Dentist asked Jack what his favorite veggie was...he responded with "Chicken Nuggets" oh yea - that's my boy! ha!

Here are some funny pictures of Jack in the Dentist's chair! Enjoy!

Olympic Gold is in our future!!!

Jack is a super swimmer...he is in swim lessons right now and LOVES it. He hasn't quite got the hang of putting his whole head in the water but hey, is that required at the Olympics??? We are so proud of our little fish...he has so much fun in the water. Thank goodness...especially since water is such a big part of our lives now.

Jack & the Noodle

Take a break on the side of the pool

Oh, there's that noodle again! Go Jack!

Reagan thinks this is SO boring! :)