One of Those Weeks

This week has been busy!

Both Chris and I were swamped with work, that time of year for sure. The boys were both sick, which does not help the cause either (less sleep all around). Jacob was a mix of "oh so cute" and "oh so much trouble" this week.

Highlights from the week:

• Jacob completed a puzzle all by himself (A FIRST!)
• Jacob threw a 3...almost 4 year old-sized tantrum at a local restaurant. The cause might you ask... candy of course! He wanted candy before eating lunch. I managed to drag him out of the restaurant and home where he went straight to bed without lunch for the entire afternoon. Another mini-tantrum before dinner- back to bed he went. As Chris would say, "I broke that horse." I added: "...for today."
  
• Jacob created a master piece, his "art project" that let's just say could be entered at the MOMA (for Burney that is...). He was quite serious about the whole thing mind you.

• The Intermountain moms took all of their kiddos to the Cascade Theatre in Redding to see the Spring Dance Project (Carri, Janelle, Michelle, Karen and Stefanie + 2 kids each). Thai food and the park followed the production.

• The Pirosko Family took a family photo. It should be a classic as Jacob kept a constant scowl on his face the entire photo shoot (despite our best bribes!). We tried a repeat family photo at home- finally he smiled!

• In preparation for the BIG Family Photo Shoot... new hair cuts all around:

• We started some signs this week with James... he is starting to do "up" and "all finished".
  
• We have officially entered the: "Poopy-this and poopy-that..." stage with Jacob. Nice huh, especially when he is telling his little friends that he is going to poop on them. Lovely, just lovely.

• We enjoyed dinner with friends (Adams out at the Hatchery last Friday eve and Howes House here in Burney last night) and even attended a Murder Mystery Dinner (benefit for local hospital Foundation) last Saturday. James was the only baby in attendance, and a perfect angel I must say :) Jacob had fun with Kenny and Von at their grammy's house.

• Both boys battled colds while Chris and I loaded up on vitamin C, tea, O.J., and Zicam (like airborne). Tune in next week to see if our remedies kept us cold-free (oh please!).

In closing, a few funny preschool stories that I simply must share. I took Jacob to preschool this week (Chris usually does). I stayed for about an hour both days. Day 1: Incident #1: Jacob was "sharing" his dinosaur vitamin that he'd stuffed in his pocket at breakfast. I don't know how many kids managed to admire his vitamin before I came onto the scene. Incident #2: while brushing teeth with his preschool friends, I observed my dear son scrubbing the sink with HIS toothbrush. I embarrassed Jacob with my horror and reprimand. Day 2: Not even 5 minutes after arriving, a little girl throws-up amongst the runny-nosed preschoolers who just had to be constantly touch Jacob's little brother's hair and face and arms and... Did I mention snot? Oh the immune system challenges! May this week bring you and yours HEALTH.