The Tube

One of my favorite things in fall are the new TV shows. I am by no means a TV Junkie, but I do like a few shows.
Sunday--The Amazing Race--and yes, someday I still swear I am going to be on that show!
Monday-Laurie got me in to The Event--I really miss 24 but this is slowly taking its place, kind of weird though!
Tuesdays- I love Glee--thanks to Laurie and Ann for getting me in to that one!
Wed-I love Modern Family, I love love love it and I LMAO!
Thurs--still love my Gray's Anatomy

I think those are definitely my favorites for now. I love a few reality trashy ones too but the above ones are my absolute favs!

Which shows do you like?

Feelings

Today Jacob got some new books I ordered from Scholastic. I can't believe that program still exists, I remember getting so excited when I got a new order form to bring home when I was in elementary school. So, tonight we read a few books and one was about "feelings". Mrs Puccia, his teacher, told us to be sure we ask questions after we read books to work on comprehension. I try and remember to do that each night and tonight was a bit interesting. We talked about different feelings he has and what makes him feel that way.

Here were his answers:

Happy--when I went to the beach, got a new bed and went on a sailboat (he got a new bed when he was 2 and never has been on a sailboat, but he can wish)
Sad--when my Dad goes to Afghanistan (I knew that one was coming)
Excited--to have a new baby (well, maybe 1 year ago but there is no new baby in this house)--then he said-to see my Dad
Jealous-when Seth stole my girlfriend Jade at school (cracked me up)
He said--"I don't care if Jade is his girlfriend, it doesn't matter to me because I have 2 girlfriends!"

I love our bedtime books and snuggles!

Camping at the Sweets

Enjoying Fall Days

We got a bit of outdoors time this past weekend with my parents. I didn't take as many pictures as I would have liked but I took a few.

Camping Out...or In

This past weekend my parents came to visit and we had a full weekend of activities. They watched the kids for me on Friday while I was in Syracuse at the Doctor and then we headed to the Charltons for a delish dinner!
On Saturday my Dad went golfing with 3 friends from up here with passes I won in an auction. They played 18 holes, maybe next year Jen and I will be ready for 18!
Saturday night the Sweets had us for dinner. All summer long Jake asked me when we were going to camp out. He wants to go camping, sleep in a tent, have smores, etc etc. Well, after talking with the Sweets, Zeke agreed to pitch their tent in their yard and camp out with Jake and Annabelle. Jacob was so excited. I decided to spend the night for his first sleepover/camp out and I am glad I did.
We all had a great time. My parents took Lindsey home and got a very peaceful night sleep. Annabelle and Jake were having a great time playing outside in the dark with glow sticks, they roasted their own hotdogs over the fire, and made smores and told stories by the fire! When it was time to go to sleep in the tent, Jacob had no intention of sleeping in it. He lasted for 1 hour which I was very proud of him for. I am sure if I were sleeping in there or Lee he would have stayed all night, but without us he was a little bit unsure. Something for him to look forward to next summer with his Dad but I am proud of him for trying! We still had a super fun night, even if it meant him snuggling with me on the air mattress!

My Anywhere Chair

Aunt Laurie has done it again. When Jake was 2 years old Aunt Laurie bought him his own chair and he loved it. Till this day he still does, but now he has a bigger version of that one. My son, the hoarder, didn't want to get rid of the old one, unlike his mom the "throw it away" lady. So, much to my disliking, I kept it upstairs. Well, it was a good thing I did, because now it is Lindsey's chair. Yesterday, Aunt Laurie made it official by getting her a cover that had her name on it. Jake had to put it right next to his of course and really, they are so cute together. They both absolutely love them! Mind you, Lindsey doesn't sit longer than 3 minutes, but now she has her own little chair! Thanks Aunt Laurie!

Rip it up!!!

I know this is not the correct thing to teach Lindsey, but one night this past week Jacob and I were working on some preschool workbooks and I needed to keep her busy. I grabbed an old magazine and let her go to town. She ripped and ripped for about 30mins. She doesn't even put it in her mouth, she just enjoys ripping. It must be a stress relief for her and I don't blame her, I would be mad about those darn ear infections too!