Married single mom!

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This is totally our life! Thankfully, like this lady, I've adapted and gotten pretty used to it! I have to admit, too, that I do have a lot of pride that I can manage our family even when Jack's out of town and still have a good time doing it... most of the time!

Grumpy!

So Tre is in a testing phase and it's been challenging, but funny at times.

The other day we were going to Becky's for stew and green beans. He got mad at us (can't remember why) and he said, "Oh yea!!!?!?! Well, I'm gonna eat all of your green beans! I'm gonna eat mommy's green beans, daddy's green beans, Bebe's green beans, Bepa's green beans, Nan's green beans, and Parrain's green beans! I'm gonna eat EVERYONES green beans!!!" HAHAHA! We couldn't help but laugh! That made him more mad! HA!

Then the other night he was super grumpy and telling me that he had a terrible life! I asked why and he said because we don't go to Chucky Cheese a lot and we hardly ever play with play-doh! Doesn't that sound miserable?

Anyway, I think he is trying to show some sense of control. I just hope this angry stage doesn't last long! I'm sure it won't!

Karate

Tre's almost been in karate for two years now and he loves it! He's the "leader" in the class since he has one of the highest belts. He takes that role seriously and LOVES to yell "SA - SA - KEEYAH!" as loud as he can. He tends to drag it out with a "SAAAAA-SAAAA-KEEEEEEYAAAAHHHH!" I told him the other day that he should still say it loud, but keep it short. His answer? "No mom! I need to sound powerful!" Well, okay then! That's good enough reason for me!

William is loving it too. Every morning he gets out of bed and asks if it's a karate day. If it isn't, he's somewhat slow to get dressed. If it is, he's up and at em and ready to get the day going! Yesterday, when we left karate, I told him that I loved how he sat like a leader in class. His reply? "A leader is bein' good and bediant!" I had to laugh! He's a quick learner!

I'm so happy we found this karate school! I know this will be a place we will send our boys for many many years!

Merry Christmas!

William's first time at karate!

William is going to officially start karate the first week in January, but we get one trial! He was so excited, but wanted a uniform! I am so glad he gets to be in Tre's class for a few months before Tre moves up to the next class!

Jack is 35!

Our main man is 35! It's so hard to believe we met when he was 26! Time flies when you are having fun!

Funny kids!

Our kids are infamous for ruining surprises.

Example 1: Jack asked for the new Modern Warfare 3 game for Christmas. I wrapped it with William and while doing that, I told him how this was a surprise and not to tell! Lo and behold, the second Jack walked in the door, William went straight to the present and said, "Look daddy! We got your an xbox game!! It's the war one!" FAIL! Jack laughed.

Example 2: William and I went shopping for Reese's christmas present. We settled on a Strawberry Shortcake house. We went to Marcy's that night and I lectured William on keeping it quiet. Sure enough, the minute we walk in he says, "Reese, we got you a strawberry shortcake house!" All the while, I predicted the throw up of the mouth coming and yelled and made silly noises so that Reese couldn't hear. William was persistent and kept trying to spoil it, so I ended up threatening to take one present out from under the tree every time he blabbed. He's been quiet since.

Example 3: Yesterday we went to order a cake for Jack. The kids LOVE to pick these out and I like to make it a surprise for Jack. Jack called as we were walking out of the store and Tre wanted to talk to him. I told Tre NOT to ruin the surprise and he promised. First thing he said? "Dad, we got you a cake, but I won't tell you what kind!" Well, that only half way ruined it. Next sentence? "and we are going to surprise you with breakfast in bed on your birthday!"

AHH... well... what's a mommy to do!