Basketball boys

Jasper and Jackson are both huge fans of basketball.

Jasper is playing in his 3rd basketball league so far this YEAR. Yes, 3rd.

We are that crazy.

Honestly it doesn't take up much time, and he really enjoys it.

He loves LeBron James, no matter how much David and I try to talk him out of it.

Jackson in the meantime is loving his new basketball potty. Although it doesn't quite work the way he wants it to.

There are worse things for a kid to love than basketball, that's for sure.

It's a ...

GIRL!

I'm so excited for dresses and bows. She can like balls and snakes too, as long as she sometimes gets to wear dresses and bows.

We are all super excited.

20 more weeks to go!

What's your vote?

I’m pregnant - 20 weeks.

This Friday, I get to find out what our new baby will be. Boy, or girl.

What’s your vote?

Some facts to consider:

• This pregnancy has been remarkably easier than my first.
• The difference in pregnancies could be because it is a different sex than Jackson,
• or because I have been exercising regularly (as opposed to my sit and get fat exercise method last time).
• the difference could also be because I was just wimpier and whinier before and just thought I had it tough.

Boy or girl, we are very excited!

Tell me what your guess is in the comments below.

Middle School

Jasper starts middle school next year, and he is already registered. AAH! How did I become a mother to a kid in Jr. High? The school he goes to includes 7th, 8th and 9th, but is still called a Middle school, I'm not sure why.

I'm pretty excited for him, but more than a little nervous. 7 classes. How is he going to keep track of all that (how am I gonna keep track of all that). He has a hard enough time in elementary turning all his stuff in on time, and remembering all assignments (since he never writes in the planners they give him). Scary!

My cuddly bear

Jackson is the sweetest baby and loves to cuddle. We just moved him into his "big boy" bed and he has been so brave and has slept there every night for about 2 weeks.

When I ask him what he dreamed about he always says "Jesus!" I don't know how true his answer is, but it is super cute and I love it.

He is far from perfect, however. Try to get this kid to try a sandwich, a piece of bread, or heaven forbid the toddler staple Macaroni and Cheese - and you'll want to pull your hair out.

Jackson and Jasper sharing headphones in the car

Lately he has shown a lot of interest in going potty. I have been kind of lazy about it, and haven't really taken his interest and started heavy duty potty training.

The other day he yelled to me "mommy I poo poo ing!" So I ran him upstairs and he finished his poo poo on the potty. He was so proud. "Mommy I did it!" so I ran to get him a new diaper and a treat.

When I came back I unfortunately found two fresh piles of poop on the carpet outside the bathroom. He was so proud. "Mommy I poopoo on da gwound!"

I almost lost it. No, I did lose it, I screamed and he cried and it was a mess (literally).

I think potty training is a little overrated anyway. I'd rather clean up a diaper than the carpet any day!

One year old basement

I've had a basement now for one year! I had a whole "I love you basement" post written and ready to post, and then our water main broke and I got really angry and started to hate the basement.

It is all fixed now, so I can say again that I love the basement, but I am not looking forward to our next disaster, which will inevitably come.

That's what happens when you live in a 50+ year old home!

So, thank you David for my wonderful basement, my wonderful roof (which in May will have its 2 year anniversary!), and wonderful home. Hard to believe that just a little over a year ago Jackson was still sleeping in the dining room, and all our furniture and chaos was stuffed into the front room.