Thoughts from a 4 year old going on ???

As probably mentioned in the past, Jaeden's language has always amazed us.  He was saying at least 40-50 words at 12 months and sentences shortly there after.  And those who see him frequently know that he never stops talking, EVER!!!  I don't know where he comes up with half of his thoughts, but he's clearly always thinking, and thinking, and of course, wanting to control ALL.  Hopefully, I can condense some of these stories on Jaeden....

Joel's been having weekly father/son talks individually with the boys each Sunday (kind of early PPI's).  Of course the boys have loved them, and each week Joel gives them something to work on (behavior?!?!?)
Well, the last 2 weeks, Jaeden's decided to hold his own meetings with Me and Jayce...2 weeks ago, I was instructed by Jaeden to work on "Not throwing away 'kid papers' and only throwing away grown up papers" other things were also mentioned, but this one made me laugh the most.  I do keep and hang lots of their preschool papers, but definitely not all.  For some reason, they only look in the trash when their papers are on top, and of course they get pulled out - I can never get rid of anything!!!
Jayce was instructed during his meeting to always listen and do whatever Mommy, Daddy or Jaeden tells him!  (yes, he's our little dictator)

While riding in the car, Jaeden blurts out, "I don't know who I'm going to marry?"  I told him that's ok, you don't need to know.  Jayce followed with "I don't want to get married!"

Jaeden's recently decided that when he grows up, "I'm going to be a doctor only for girls"  Yes, he's 4 and loves girls!!

On the way home from church last week..."Kate likes me, I like Kate, if girls love me, then I love them. That's how it goes." (yes, that's direct line from Jaeden)

Can you see the trend, with him and girls?!?!

Lastly, we were discussing laws and explaining laws of the land v. Heavenly Father's laws. Somehow it was mentioned by me that he will have to follow our rules until he's 18.  Jaeden thought this was the worst thing he's ever heard.  After a short, silent deliberation in his head, he told us, I'll move out when I'm 12. 12 is a good age. We further explained the laws and he told us, he was going to write it on a piece of paper and give it out, so everyone knows you can leave when your 12.  He was very adament in writing his new law!!  (he doesn't read or write yet)  future doctor??  or politician???

Just another evening...

A little kept secret is that the boys have recently seen parts of the Nutcracker, specifically the fight btw the Mouse King and the Nutcracker.  They watched the ballet while at a friend's house (a family of only girls), well Jaeden loves "ballet" and both of them love to dance around with their swords. Fortunately, no one looking in would ever think "that looks like ballet," it looks much more like fencing. There is no grace or ballet moves, just sword fighting!!  Anyways, last night they were "balleting" (probably, not a real word) and I happened to look up from the couch and saw....

a dead Mouse King being carried off the stage. I'm still laughing at how great Jayce's dead acting was.

Jaxon's 4 months!!

Well, 4 months and 2 days.  I've never been good at being an on time blogger :) Time keeps moving faster and faster!!  Jaxon weighed in at 15 lbs 13 oz, 75% and 26 inches 85%.  He's so much bigger than his brothers. The only thing similar is that he's thinner for his height (although not by much!)

Jaeden at 4 months was 13 lbs 12 oz and 25 inches.
Jayce at 4 months was 13 lbs 15 oz and 25 inches.
As can see, Jaeden and Jayce were always about the same size for their age.  Jax is just much bigger. Jaeden and Jayce at 4 months were only a couple ounces more than Jax at 2 months!  Jax has already surpassed Jaeden's 6 month weight - 15lbs 6 oz.

Jaxon still loves to smile and play. He still rolls from his belly to back, and is close to rolling back to belly. He's always chomping on his hands, and is starting to wean off the pacifier.  None of our kids have been pacifier babies.  Jax did love his at first, but rarely uses it now.

These pics are from 12-1-09 but they show his general chunkiness, and

yes, Jackie - we are still using Davis' tub from 2001!

 

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Joel and I celebrate meeting 8 years ago today!  There's not much else to report at that moment. Jaxon was great at pictures - there was no posing, he just kept picking up his leg!! Jaeden has insisted all month that I'm his Valentine, and Jayce is Daddy's Valentine!! 

Aunt Christy's visit

     Jaeden was so excited to have another Utah visitor!! If he had it his way, he would keep Aunt Christy to himself, but he does share her with Jayce every once in awhile.  The boys love just having someone to join their crazy games, which Aunt Christy does so willingly.  It was a short visit, but we packed everything in on Friday - the zoo, children's museum and dinner at Lupe's.  Unfortunately, the camera wasn't packed, but we had a blast.  At the zoo, we went into the reptile house, which is not part of our regular zoo walk.  I'm not sure if they've actually been in it before.  I don't think that area has changed much since I was a kid, and it was always my favorite part of the zoo.  Although someone mentioned that there was a space in one of the snake cages (btw the frame and glass door to open the cage from the front).   Well after seeing that, Jaeden was ready to leave ASAP! Otherwise they really liked seeing the snakes, lizards and frogs.  The boys, daddy and christy also went to the petting zoo (which is really only goats) but petting goats sounds funny.  Anyways, they had fun, especially since one of their favorite books of late is "the 3 billy goats gruff" 

     After the zoo, we ate a quick lunch in the car before spending a few hours at the museum (which is less than 5 mins from the zoo).  Since the weather was at least 75* that day, they were able to enjoy the outside water tables, and they did leave fairly wet. The last event at the museum was face painting/drawing.  They have a table with 'crayons' to paint your face and a mirror at the table, and the boys were thrilled to paint their faces. At home lately, when painting, they've decided paint brushes are too much trouble, and have resorted to finger painting, and paper's not necessary either because they have hands, arms, and chests to paint.  (the rule at home is no paint on the face). Which may explain the excessive 'paint' on their faces when leaving the museum.

I really despise the lighting in our living room, cuz it's impossible to get good pics, but this is the best of Jayce. Jaeden's pics are in the previous post. Also, Jayce had just awoken when taken out of the car.

How old is Jaeden???

     Last night we went to Lupe Tortillas (a local mexican restaurant), it's become one of our favs because they have a large sand box with a slide and toys to play with outside; therefore, the boys have a blast while we actually enjoy a meal since we sit outside.  Although at our last visit just before xmas, Jayce wandered into the kitchenm but that's another story.  Anyways, last night the sandbox was pretty crowded, which made Jaeden excited because he LOVES making new friends.  Anywhere we go, mcdonalds, the mall play area, parks, he's always searching for new friends to play with.  Last night, he somehow started talking with these two girls and one of their brothers. The girls were nine, Jaeden later told us. (I had assumed they were 8 or 9).  Who knows what they talked about for quite awhile.  Jaeden told us later they talked about marriage, boyfriends and girlfriends. Jaeden was so excited about his new friends, he came to the table and asked Jayce to come meet his new friends; it was pretty cute.

     The funniest part of the story is what we found out in the car.  After Jaeden told me, Sophia was 9, I asked him what he told her.  Jaeden laughed, saying he told her, he was in Kindergarten.  Joel and I were cracking up.  (He doesn't even start kindergarten til 2011 - a year and a half from now) From further conversation, the girl had asked him what grade he was in, so he "logically??" replied Kindergarten.  We could tell Jaeden thought he was pretty smart coming up with that little lie.  He's only 4 and already lying to the girls.
     Even stranger... this is how he looked, Jayce and Jaeden had a blast painting their faces at the children's museum a couple hours before we went to dinner.  Jaeden really wanted to leave the paint on for 3 days he told us, but I said he couldn't sleep with it on, so it was washed off in the bath that night. 

If trying to understand it, he said it was a bat (across his forehead) and below was the bat cave.

Still Catching up...

On my list of things I've been meaning to blog about....  I last left off with our trip(s) to Utah, but only actually talked about the one last Nov (2008). I never actually posted about Christmas 2008, but I guess it's been officially skipped since we've already celebrated Christmas 2009.  There's still several 2009 happenings, I've been trying to post.  So I guess I'll start at the beginning... our last Utah trip in May-June 09.

We went to Utah for Aunt Mandy and Uncle Drew's wedding, which was lots of fun! We also had our first camping trip that week, and celebrated Jayce's 2nd birthday.  We always try to do lots of things on our visits to Utah.
On our way home, Jaeden said his favorite part was the wedding.  For some strange reason, he really likes wedding dresses, although it may help that his favorite color is still WHITE?!?!

Jaeden hiking on the trail by our campsite.

Jayce walking on a trail.

There favorite trail, which they usually slid down.

Sitting with Jorgy by the campfire.

Helping Aunt Christy with her tent. Jaeden slept with her in the tent the first night, and in the camper the second night.

Jaeden, Jayce (red hat), and cousin Bode (khaki hat). Boys being boys - playing in the dirt and throwing rocks in the lake.

Jaeden - his first time fishing with daddy.

They caught the first fish!!

He touched it, but would not think of eating it (of course once cooked).