Thoughts on Life

So the potty training has begun. As far as I'm concerned potty training is the worst parenting job I have encountered thus far. I just keep telling myself that once Beckam has it, then I only have one more to go. Maybe a recent conversation with Beckam will let you know how the process is all going.
Me: Beckam, you need to start pottying on the toilet like a big boy.
Beckam: NO!
Me: Well, you need to decide whether you are going to be a baby and do baby things or whether you are going to be a big boy and do big boy things.
Beckam: (after thinking for 10 seconds or so he folds his arms, furrows his eyebrows and says . . .) Neither! I not want to be a BABY and I not want to be a BIG BOY! I JUST WANT TO BE BECKAM!
Heaven help us with this little guy. This whole experience sure is bringing out his stubborn side.

I lost my brand new phone a few weeks back after I had picked Mac up from school. I pretty much freaked out in the car when I discovered that it was missing and I was trying to figure out where it could be and Mac kept asking me questions like "How much does a new phone cost?" and "What kind of store do you buy phones at?" After ignoring him the first few times I reacted not so patiently with, "I don't care how much they cost or where you get them. I just need to find the one I had!" After a bit of silence from the backseat, Mac then said, "I was just asking you those questions because I was going to use my money to go to the store and buy you a new one." I'm so grateful for my children and their gentle reminders every day to be a better person.

Jilli is 9 months old today. I can't believe that we've had her for three quarters of a year. I just can't imagine our lives without her. She's so mellow and easy going and fun to have around. The boys grow more and more in love with her every day, which I didn't think was possible. I keep waiting for the excitement of having a baby sister to wear off, but so far it hasn't and I really don't see an end in sight. I'm super happy that my boys think she's the greatest thing ever.

And then there's Jax. Still the same sweet guy with the greatest laugh imaginable. His laugh turns heads and makes everyone smile. He's becoming quite musical and can be found making up songs at all times of the day. Most of them consist of naming the members of our family and then repeating phrases like, "You're so sweeeeet! I love yoooooou!"

Love my crew!