Today is Valentines Day! JD, you had cookies and cupcakes at school and you and Mom picked out Spiderman Valentines to give all of your classmates. Once again you had a snow day yesterday so it left plenty of time to address all of your cards. Mom had the list of kids in your class and you wrote ALL of their names down very carefully before placing them in envelopes. Mom said you concentrated so hard as you wrote everyone's name! You also received many valentine's from your friends at school and on the bus! Mom got both you and Adam a special Valentine package with cars, pencils and cards. The cards were a big hit. Adam got animal and automobile flash cards and JD got informational cards on dinosaurs and outer space! Pretty cool stuff! We also sent Mom flowers from the three of us and the two "barkers." She has been taking such good care of everyone and it was important to recognize her on this wacky day.
Adam, you are becoming much more self sufficient as of late. We put some snacks at your height level in the kitchen and as long as you ask and we say, "Yes" you can go in and grab what you want. EVERY time ask for something for yourself you ask for that same snack for JD. Each time you come out of the kitchen you are holding two snacks, one for you and one for JD. I have been meaning to mention this for a while now.
Last Friday I went out with the two Chad’s and Chris. We have been getting together after work about once a week for a while now. On this night I met former Celtic Great, Jo Jo White! It was so cool! He played back in the 70's and my dad mentions his name sometimes. He was at a bar promoting
the Celtics and he stayed to watch the game. I went over to him and told him that my Dad mentions his name when we talk about the older Celtics, and I got my picture taken with him!
The next morning once again there was more snow on the ground. After a slow start of playing in the playroom and watching music and funny stuff on You Tube, it was time for Adam to take a nap. JD, you and I spent about two hours at the sledding hill, while mom got caught up on some stuff at home.
In the afternoon we got ready for some dinner guests. Leana, Adam and their little girl, Marin came over for some chicken, fish and veggies. Marin is Adam's age and very cute. She was shy at first, but loosened up quickly. Leana and Mom have been spending a lot of time together during the week and it was nice for me to finally meet her whole family. We had some great conversation and plan on meeting up again soon for dinner.
Sunday morning brought some more sledding but this time Adam and Mom came along for the trip. We arrived at the hill early, about 9:30. We wanted to get there before most people because the day before JD took
a major header off one of the jumps. I told you JD, that if we got there before other people we could practice the jump with out much interruption. This was one of the most relaxing and fun sledding trips we have had. JD and I went over the jump many times and Mom zoomed down a few times too. Adam, you were enamored with a few giant snowballs that looked to be an abandoned snow fort. At one point we all had a pretty serious snowball fight started by none other than you, Ad! You socked Mom with a ball and than Mom socked me and it was a free for all after that! JD you used the big orange sled for a shield, good thinking! We must have stayed here about two hours until Adam got a bit restless.
We go sledding at Powder Hill right down the street and right next to the sledding hill is a ski hill complete with a tow rope and everything! I think it is so cool! It is heated by a wood stove and there is a small snack shack where you can sit inside and have hot chocolate. Mom decided in the afternoon that she would take JD for his first "Real" ski experience. JD, you started close to the bottom of the hill and worked your way all the way up to the top. Mom only helped you in the beginning and before she knew it you were off! You and Mom were at the hill for four hours! We all know that Adam enjoys his sleep and was conked out for three of these hours which meant relaxing time for me! I haven't had time to just chill out for a few hours in a long time. JD, you came home with a new helmet and an interest in a new sport! I am hoping you both take advantage of this place down the street a few more times this year!
Adam, you are becoming much more self sufficient as of late. We put some snacks at your height level in the kitchen and as long as you ask and we say, "Yes" you can go in and grab what you want. EVERY time ask for something for yourself you ask for that same snack for JD. Each time you come out of the kitchen you are holding two snacks, one for you and one for JD. I have been meaning to mention this for a while now.
Last Friday I went out with the two Chad’s and Chris. We have been getting together after work about once a week for a while now. On this night I met former Celtic Great, Jo Jo White! It was so cool! He played back in the 70's and my dad mentions his name sometimes. He was at a bar promoting
the Celtics and he stayed to watch the game. I went over to him and told him that my Dad mentions his name when we talk about the older Celtics, and I got my picture taken with him!The next morning once again there was more snow on the ground. After a slow start of playing in the playroom and watching music and funny stuff on You Tube, it was time for Adam to take a nap. JD, you and I spent about two hours at the sledding hill, while mom got caught up on some stuff at home.
In the afternoon we got ready for some dinner guests. Leana, Adam and their little girl, Marin came over for some chicken, fish and veggies. Marin is Adam's age and very cute. She was shy at first, but loosened up quickly. Leana and Mom have been spending a lot of time together during the week and it was nice for me to finally meet her whole family. We had some great conversation and plan on meeting up again soon for dinner.
Sunday morning brought some more sledding but this time Adam and Mom came along for the trip. We arrived at the hill early, about 9:30. We wanted to get there before most people because the day before JD took
a major header off one of the jumps. I told you JD, that if we got there before other people we could practice the jump with out much interruption. This was one of the most relaxing and fun sledding trips we have had. JD and I went over the jump many times and Mom zoomed down a few times too. Adam, you were enamored with a few giant snowballs that looked to be an abandoned snow fort. At one point we all had a pretty serious snowball fight started by none other than you, Ad! You socked Mom with a ball and than Mom socked me and it was a free for all after that! JD you used the big orange sled for a shield, good thinking! We must have stayed here about two hours until Adam got a bit restless.
We go sledding at Powder Hill right down the street and right next to the sledding hill is a ski hill complete with a tow rope and everything! I think it is so cool! It is heated by a wood stove and there is a small snack shack where you can sit inside and have hot chocolate. Mom decided in the afternoon that she would take JD for his first "Real" ski experience. JD, you started close to the bottom of the hill and worked your way all the way up to the top. Mom only helped you in the beginning and before she knew it you were off! You and Mom were at the hill for four hours! We all know that Adam enjoys his sleep and was conked out for three of these hours which meant relaxing time for me! I haven't had time to just chill out for a few hours in a long time. JD, you came home with a new helmet and an interest in a new sport! I am hoping you both take advantage of this place down the street a few more times this year!
