Wednesday, May 16, 2012

WHY?

Discovering the wonders of sticks...yeah like it's his first time!
My boy and his crazy long hair
Happy little dude!
I love this shot. He is so sweet!
Helping water the yard. Looking mighty cute I might add!
Gettin it gooooooood! He loves his boots!
Just playing in the morning sun. What better than water and balls!
"What's on your shirt?" E: "Dinosaurs!"
He wanted to take off his Dino shirt. Oh' and yes he is now standing in the water table. He also likes to play baseball while standing in the water table. Do I say no??? Of course not, because he looks so cute!
He then wanted to take off his pants. Did I say no??? Yes, that would be ridiculous (mom rational). Was Emmitt pleased with the answer of "No"...of course not!
Emmitt and his buddy Wyatt. I have to say this is not one of Emmitt's finer shots. He kind of looks like that blond guy in the movie Dumb and Dumber....sorry, just speakin the truth. You know I love him! I do think it was right about now that I decided his hair was taking away from his cuteness though.
Notice the hair!!!Oh my gosh!
Ok, time for a haircut. This is Emmitt first haircut! The big day!!!! I was so anxious about it I found a total kid extravaganza hair salon, paid too much for the haircut, and he still hated it. Oh' and yes those are dreadlocks!
Pre-haircut
Getting into the haircut taxi.....
This was the only moment he didn't scream. I felt HORRIBLE! Poor guy. I thought the stylist would just cut those dreads out, but no she combed each one out and he was pissed. It was motivation, however, to comb his hair once every 2 years.
OH MY GOD! Who's child is this?????? It took both Kevin and I several days to appreciate the new, more sophisticated Emmitt. I don't have any regrets now...but I did at this moment.
Who does he look like now????
Haircut done, let the spoil Emmitt games begin! Play time next door!
My j-crew child, just sweepin.
Torturing Percy. This is something Emmitt wants to do every night. Percy runs, he finds him, then finds some way to poke him under the tree. It is no wonder that this cat sticks around! Emmitt posing with his tool of the night. Thanks Aunt Kelly for the broom!:)
Hummmmm....this doesn't seem to be doing the trick!
Never mind the cat, the grill is always fun!
Kind of a creepy action shot. Not sure I like my boy to be see-through.
Yes, even at 2 years and 4months he drools.
Smiling, even though he is stuck to the tree!
So Kevin made the most incredible ribs and Emmitt LOVED them! Way to smoke'em dad!
Playing in Laramie's Wide open spaces. We took a weekend trip to Laramie for a baby shower and a visit with the Devereux's. Thanks Papa Bob for letting us destroy your house!
Stick throwing! Emmitt always loves a good throw!
Sara: "Lets take the boys to the train before we go to Sweet Melissa's" Me: "yeah, they will love it" Reality: 3 screaming Toddler boys. Holden screamed and refused to leave. Emmitt refused to let us hold his hands and kept sitting down screaming "No" every time we tried. The wind was unreal and freezing. Sara and I: "great idea!"
Oh' my gosh...this is SO fun! I think I will have a nervous breakdown!
Emmitt P. Jackson
Otherwise known as: Monkey, Monkey pants, Turkey pants (don't know why I call him this), Little Turkey, Sweetheart, Babe, Peanutbutter, My baby
2 years 4 months

Why? This is the new question of the past week. It is amazing how a Monkey can go from "what's that?", "What happening?", "What's that noise?", to "What's that? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why?" The only thing that puts an end to this "Why?" is Me: "I don't know". 

Emmitt is full of 2 year questions and the blossoming of a defiance that you have to appreciate. I think the early 2's defiance was more frustrating but these days I actually find his defiance and constant No's, to be indicative of the person he will become and the independence that he is discovering. It is funny that last night (the blog usually takes 2 nights at least) I put him to bed and thought "oh he is so sweet, funny, amazing" I had a big heart. But tonight after he refused bath, ran from me throughout the yard, threw a tantrum in the house (after I caught him), begged for a bath, threw a tantrum when he didn't get one, then took an hour and 5 bedroom visits before FINALLY going to sleep, did not leave me with the same blissfull parenthood thoughts. However, I do have to admit that while looking over the blog and reflecting on our adventures through his life, that I am back to that place. Emmitt is truly an amazing piece of work, in progress. He is talking an amazing amount, figuring out how to function like a "big boy", and I just know is going to turn out to be an incredible person. (sorry to get so sappy) I now can go to bed thinking "wow, what a great night" and tomorrow night will just have to bring up this blog when I am equally exhausted and irritated! Oh' toddlers! They are FUN! :))

Monday, April 23, 2012

Did I mention Emmitt's hair is insane. It needs to be cut. When? Now. How will this happen? I have no idea. 
A family picture
"Emmitt take a birthday picture with Papa Bob" Please! Emmitt, "no too much to do". We took a lovely hike with the family in Pouder Canyon. Emmitt pretty much ran up the entire trail, using all his energy, and then I had to carry him back to the car.

Even Holden can get into this camera fun!

Another trip to the Ft for Papa Bobs birthday party!
Dinosaurs and Lizards!



Bubbles!
I think Emmitt enjoyed the eggs the most, not even the candy inside, just the eggs or "eggies" as he calls them.
"looooooook Dad!"
Easter Baskets! Emmitt took out each item one by one. He played or read each one before moving on to the next present. He was so sweet and very excited about the Basket. We had been reading about the Easter Bunny all week, so he sort of got it. It was a fantastic Easter day!
Doing art with Nana
Playing with the tractors.

A trip to the "Farm" in Fort Collins. We got to feed the babies!
Emmitt has been lining up his toys for awhile now. He usually sticks to his animals or dinosaurs. At Sara's house he decided the diggers and trucks (which there are several) needed to be organized. Very cute!
Killian and Emmitt have a great time together.
Notice Holden's expression.
We spent Easter weekend in Ft. Collin's at Sara and Jimi's house. Bath time with the boys, always super cute. Poor Holden hates it when E gets in the tub. E is of course oblivious to Holden's despise and really enjoys himself. Emmitt looks intoxicated in this pic. I swear he had no beer of mine!
Oh' and kicking the balls down into the basement and back out again.

An entire day spent in the yard, watering, running in the sprinkler, looking for worms and bugs, kicking the ball. Eventually we got tired of changing his clothes and decided to just go with a diaper, I think it makes for cuter pictures!



Full immersion!

Emmitt splashing, his favorite past time!
Amy is a real trooper. She puts up with Emmitt splashing and jumping on her..smiling the whole time. She really loves him as much as he loves her. It is a very sweet friendship that has developed and we are lucky to live next to Amy and her family.
Emmitt playing with his best buddy Amy. She decided since the weather felt like it was July that she should break out her pool. Emmitt REALLY enjoys the pool. I can't wait for summer trips to a real pool. We have a water baby here!


A day trip to Breckenridge. Beautiful day! Emmitt took to throwing rocks immediately. The afternoon ended when we went for lunch at a downtown spot only to be treated horribly because we have a kid....I thought Kevin was going to punch the waiter. I have never known discrimination as much as I have recently, being discriminated against because we have a 2 year old. I mean who could not love this guy???
A little evening walk in the yard sans shoes or pants, why bother when bath comes next!
These two both have the craziest hair. It is no wonder that people think they are twins. Although lets be honest Emmitt is WAY bigger than Bethany and looking a little rough in this picture.

Emmitt and his good friend Betany (Bethany). Our nanny's daughter.

Emmitt P, otherwise Monkey
2 years 3 months
growing growing growing!
I know the last few posts have consisted of me telling about Emmitt's growth, words, and not much else...but really this guys development has me amazed. I am constantly astonished by his language development and agility. He has now started to say 7 word sentences, the most recent "Go to store and get treat". He then followed this up by telling his Nana all the things we would buy at the store and was right about every item. Today he blew my mind when he proceeded to count to 11..... IN ORDER!!! Now, I may be his mother but I am sure he brilliant! Right? I am also sure that anything to do with math or science must have come from his G-Pa Larry. So thanks Larry! Anyways, Emmitt is a little boy through and through. He is almost always a happy 2 year old and seems to enjoy himself at every turn. His favorite past times are taking walks to the River (well now he asks us to run him to the river...not so hard for his Dad but difficult for his incredibly out of shape mother), he loves to play baseball (don't ask me how this happened we definitely are more of a soccer family), he can hit the ball when you throw it to him!!! He does also loves soccer and of course loves to climb on everything. We have rearranged the furniture, bolted it to the wall, and said no a million times in a million ways but, he always finds a new and unique ways to rearrange the tables, chairs, and pillows to jump from them. Another amazing milestone was when he told me the story (unprompted) about going to Chuck e Cheese with his Nana, Papa, Holden, and Killian. This event occured over a month previously and he spotted the balloon (the longest living balloon ever) that his Nana bought him there. He then told me who was there and what we did, including giving Chuck e Cheese the rat (or whatever he is) a high five. I was blown away. As you can tell I am often blown away by this guy and this is my most favorite way to share his accomplishments.
Emmitt's most funny phrases lately
Peese Momma, peese, peese, peese!- meaning Please Momma
I carry you- meaning Carry me
Come on, Momma
Loooooooooooook!
Padtolls- meaningTadpolls
What Do'in?
What dat noise?
What happenin?
what dat?
Dats goooooooood, OH!
go home back- meaning go back home
miss you
I no no- meaning I don't know
Pitsies- Meaning Percy
aaaaamooost-meaning Almost!
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