Girl Crazy

"Dylan, how are things going with Zoe?" John asks.

D- "pretty good, man."

J- "taking it smooth?"

D- " yep. Smooth and slow."

J- "ya, I'm a gentleman"

D- "me too, man." 

Actors

I called boys down for dinner. John enters the kitchen with a serious somber face. He says, "I have something to tell you."
Uh-oh.
"I broke up."
"You mean with Jillian?"
"Yes."
"Did you break up with her?" I asked. He seemed sad about it so I thought maybe she dumped him and he'd been crushed.
"She still wants to be my girlfriend."
"Well you can always just be friends, right?
"I just feel like I'm too young." He says, his eyes now welling with tears.
"Oh, Hunny, are you sad? It's ok."
"I just feel like I'm not ready...I think I may not be the right boy for her."
"Why do you say that?"
"I don't know." He shrugs and now is fighting his tears and won't eat his dinner.
"John you can stay friends, right? You told me you were "best buds" and she's the best girl you know."
"I just feel like I can't do it." He says.
"Well you don't have to do anything you don't want to do and this is why sometimes it's just best to be friends."
"She still wants to be my girlfriend."
"I'm sorry John, everything will be ok."

Cut to 5 minutes later...

John shouts, "Hahaaaa! Got ya!! Hahahahaaahhaaaaaaaaaaa!"
"What?!" I ask totally confused.
"Jillian is still my girlfriend. I just wanted to trick you! Did you think it was real?"
"Ummmm yeah!" Ugh! He totally had me fooled. He even teared up! And had his super-sad-depressed-as-hell-John-face on.
"Wow John. That was some good acting. Are you sure you weren't telling me the truth?"
"Hahahhhaaaaaaaa! I was thinking of when Peter Parker told Mary Jane he couldn't be with her anymore. That's what I thought of."
"Oh wow." I was dooped!
"Don't worry, mom, Jillian is still my girlfriend, everything is just fine."
(Ok good, because I was so worried;)

...Then Jake BURSTS into tears. "Mom!" he sobs. I mean SOBS. Screaming, crying, tears flying. "I'm sad you don't think I'm a good actor!"
"Jake, you are a good actor too. But John just really had me going and that's why I'm so impressed."
Then, Boom! Just like that he stops crying and starts laughing and says, "Got ya!"
Me and John are like, what is happening here?!
"I can totally fake cry!" he says with pride.
John says, "But you have tears on your face and eyes and you're all red in your face."
"I can totally make myself cry. Anytime I want. Haaahahaaaa!"
"Dang. Now I know you can really fake it, Jake." I tell him.
"Well, I actually do cry for real sometimes, like when people hurt my feelings."
"I know, Jake."
Then Jake asked, "So do you think I was a better actor or John or the same?"
"The same, Jake." :)

Christmas 2013

 

Our trip to Oregon for Christmas started out a little rocky...

First, the drive from South Snohomish to Tualatin took us over 6 hours. Ugh.  It should take about 3.5 hrs. We hit horrible bumper to bumper stop and go with more stops than go's in every city: Everett, Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Chehalis? Really? And Portland was the worst. It took an 1.5 hrs to get from Exit 304 NoPo to Exit 286 Wilsonville. After the 286 exit I was feeling the excitement of the home stretch to the Wilsons house. Then it happened. I ran a just-turned red light. It was blatantly red. I never do that, ever. I said out loud: "Gosh I hope there isn't a cop watching." John asked why. I told him. And right as I am telling him, I cut myself off and say "Well, I'm getting pulled over. Don't be scared." The officer was nice. It took me a while to find my documents and he could tell I was upset. I told him about the 6 hour car ride in terrible traffic. When he returned to me, I was a river of tears. He told me to be extra careful when I'm tired and frustrated. He didn't fine me! WOOPWOOP! I turned to the kids and say, "I didn't get a ticket!" Then I notice John doesn't have his seat belt on. OMG. Really? Not sure when or why he took it off... Also, he followed me to the next light and I was approaching it going very slow and of course I reach the point of no return when the light turns yellow and yes, I went through it! He had to stop. LOL. 

My Sweet Sensitive Little Man

At our Wilson-side Christmas celebration I showed Johnny and Will a picture of Grandpa and Grandma Wilson. I said, "do you know who this is?" They didn't. When I told them who they were they asked me some questions like "did they have electricity?" And "did they even have a house?" (kids:) I told john, this is my grandma and grandpa. It's your grandpa's parents. John wondered why he never met them. I said they passed away a long time ago and live in heaven. He looked at me and said, "mom, please don't make me emotional!" I told him I was sorry that everything is ok. He started to cry and said "it makes me so sad for grandpa that he doesn't have his parents" he then sobbed. Poor little man. Always feeling it.

Today I asked John if he got the note I wrote him in his backpack. He nodded his head, smiled, and then I noticed his eyes getting teary. I asked him if he liked it and if it made him happy. He said yes and then tears flowed and he said "it made me cry at school too, mom" whoops! #moty

It was a little note that said "I miss you and can't wait to see you after school, I love you, mom"  

A New Deal

I just made a new deal with Johnny.

John's school has this color and sticks system for behavior at school. I think it's for first graders only. There are 4 colors: blue-excellent (no reminders) green-good
(one reminder) red-not so good ( 2 or more reminders) orange-yikes! (have a talk with mom). You start your day in blue and if you have a reminder from any teacher or school adult to be quiet, stand still, listen, talk out of turn, etc, you move your stick to the next cup/color.

John has gotten only 2 green days the past 4 months. Which he admitted one time being silly in line and the next was Robert's fault for messing with him. I actually believe this as Robert has behavioral issues and John was adamant he tried to ignore him. I just think it's amazing that after 79 days of school he is always in the blue. In fact, October, November, December, were all blue. The two green days, which Mrs. Soucy assured me still mean he had a fantastic rule-following day, were in first 2 weeks of school. I like knowing how many reminders he's had in the school day. I like it that his teachers care about it. I like it that he isn't too much trouble at school. He is a good student. I'm proud of that.

So, I made John a deal that if he had 100% blue days the next 6 months of school, I would buy him an Xbox. He has to pay for half. He has to save his money, at the same time as continuing to get excellent behavior days. I think he got a good deal. His dad will probably roll his eyes at it. But I'm the one who has to hear about the Xbox everyday. Several times a day. This is a good way to shut him up about it.

Also, I will not buy games. He may have to save for those as well. Or save for a game fly subscription.

Go John! Blue days! blue days! blue days!!

A little slice of Jake at 4 years old...

4 years old.

Full of energy.

Tiny guy.

Loves a cuddle.

No fear.

Has a lisp.

Loves to wrestle rough with his daddy.

Holds grudges. But as of winter 2011 I think this stage is fading.

Gives silent treatment/cold shoulder. But as of winter 2011 this stage is fading away...yay

Loves to be a helper. Mom's little sidekick.

Has a super duper loud deep throated yell. I mean a serious yell.

Has a nice singing voice.

Eats everything. Loves food!

Loves Superheroes, especially Batman.

Loves playing video games.

Copies his big brother all day.

Loves sports.

His eyes disappear when he smiles big.

Loves to have special time with mom while John is at school.

A little slice of John at 6 years old

6 years old.

Full of energy.

Super funny. A laugh a minute.

Tender at heart.

Very affectionate.

Does a perfect Cart-wheel and other random flips and flops and summer-salts.

A climber. Hence, the broken arm.

Naturally athletic. Runs fast. Throws fast long spirals. Rides a razor scooter like he's 10 yrs old.

Full of compliments for others. (Especially Mom:) Loves to comment on how beautiful girls are and their hair and nail color, etc.

In love with his brother. Very protective of him.

Has a little OCD. (we'll discuss this one later.)

Loves to write his name over and over and over!

Loves to draw pictures of football players and skateboarders.

Loves to rockout. Guns n' Roses is his favorite band.

Loves Kindergarden and his teacher Mrs. Espy!

Learning math and reading and doing great.

Loves to dance to Lady Gaga. Quite the breakdancer.

Natural drummer. Natural rhythm.

Obsessed with Star Wars/Lego/Wii Star Wars Lego Complete Saga. New obsession is Madden Football.

Bites his nails to the knuckel. (It's winter 2011/2012 and he no longer bites the nails!! YAY!)

Loves scary movies.

No fear.

Loves sour food and candy.

Adores his kitty, "Mcqueen" and kitty, "Padme." He is very sweet and gentle to them. He confides in them.

Loves to wrestle rough with his Daddy.

Does not go to sleep early. Does not sleep in. He's not a fan of sleeping.

Had acid reflux the first 8 months of his life. He cried in pain for 8 months. And so did I. My poor baby.