On the first day of school, Coleman took a picture he had of Jesus Christ and he put it in his pocket. He told me what he had done and said, "This way, if I feel nervous, or people are being mean to me or if I'm sad or scared at all - I'll be ok. I'll just reach in to my pocket, feel the picture and think 'Oh Yeah, I've got Jesus in my pocket. He's always with me so everything is ok."
After school, when he got home, he pulled the picture out of his pocket, grinned and said, "It worked. I think I'm going to do it every day." I love that kid.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Friday Night
Friday Night - otherwise known as Pizza and a Movie Night has become our family's very most favorite night of the week. It started innocently enough of picking up our items at the library and talking things over with our favorite librarian, Craig. I mentioned we were picking up a pizza and watching a movie and he asked if it was our tradition. I smiled and said, "I think it might just become one." Little did I know how much we would come to treasure these nights.
For one thing - I know that I don't have to cook. That is a triple bonus in my book. I also give myself a freebie for the night so there is no pressure to do any cleaning of any kind. Marc puts away work and we all just relax and watch the movie together.
We've enjoyed introducing the kids to such "classics" as: E.T., Innerspace, The World's Greatest Athlete, Sister Act, Harry Potter, etc., etc., etc. (Can't wait to show them The King and I). The movie might be one of the new movies that came in from reserve at the library or one that I loved as a kid or just some random movie that had a cool cover. The kids don't seem to care - they just want to watch - all of us together as a family.
I should clarify that Pizza and a Movie means that you must eat it like a picnic in the living room with blankets and of course root beer. Pizza really needs to go down with some root beer - and it tastes even better in a bottle. And the kids get to use special glasses for theirs. That is also a must. Of course, after the pizza, we have to break out the treats. Popcorn, chocolate, licorice - those are the general staples.
On very, very, very special occasions, we have Sleepover Pizza and a Movie nights. We all snuggle up in our bed (thank heavens we have a king size now) and we watch our movie. We bring in the blow up bed for the boys and we have an extra bed in Cooper's room (which is part of our room) that Addie sleeps in and after the movie we all go to sleep. We've even been known to do a double header but I think Coleman was the only one who made it through both movies.
What started out as a much needed break one night has evolved into our family's true treasure. Every single one of us has become quite reticent to mess with our new tradition. Our friends have come to appreciate and understand that we are just unavailable on Friday nights. Marc and I save our date nights for Saturdays. We've shared our Pizza and a Movie nights on occasion with other families but prefer to keep it just the six of us. Which has resulted in a few of our friends creating their own Pizza and a Movie night. Craig had no idea what he started.
Our Campbell is by far the most devoted member of our family to this tradition. Pizza is for Friday nights. We don't eat ANYTHING else. It HAS to be pizza. We don't do Pizza and a Movie night on Saturday - it's always Friday. Now, we have strayed on occasion but rest assured - this has resulted in tears and promises to keep it the same as often as possible.
Last night as we were all spooning each other - yes, all six of us were spooning in that big ol' king bed, and we were watching Hoodwinked (getting ready to see the sequel - whenever it finally comes in). Pizza was eaten and put away and we were snacking on popcorn and chocolate covered raisins and every once in awhile one of the kids would give an extra squeeze around the neck or lean over for a kiss on the cheek and say, "I love our family." Or "Isn't this the best?" Or Addison's favorite of late, "Jesus chose the right Mom for me." There were lots of giggles and just sighs of contentment and Marc and I agreed - Friday nights are the best night EVER.
For one thing - I know that I don't have to cook. That is a triple bonus in my book. I also give myself a freebie for the night so there is no pressure to do any cleaning of any kind. Marc puts away work and we all just relax and watch the movie together.
We've enjoyed introducing the kids to such "classics" as: E.T., Innerspace, The World's Greatest Athlete, Sister Act, Harry Potter, etc., etc., etc. (Can't wait to show them The King and I). The movie might be one of the new movies that came in from reserve at the library or one that I loved as a kid or just some random movie that had a cool cover. The kids don't seem to care - they just want to watch - all of us together as a family.
I should clarify that Pizza and a Movie means that you must eat it like a picnic in the living room with blankets and of course root beer. Pizza really needs to go down with some root beer - and it tastes even better in a bottle. And the kids get to use special glasses for theirs. That is also a must. Of course, after the pizza, we have to break out the treats. Popcorn, chocolate, licorice - those are the general staples.
On very, very, very special occasions, we have Sleepover Pizza and a Movie nights. We all snuggle up in our bed (thank heavens we have a king size now) and we watch our movie. We bring in the blow up bed for the boys and we have an extra bed in Cooper's room (which is part of our room) that Addie sleeps in and after the movie we all go to sleep. We've even been known to do a double header but I think Coleman was the only one who made it through both movies.
What started out as a much needed break one night has evolved into our family's true treasure. Every single one of us has become quite reticent to mess with our new tradition. Our friends have come to appreciate and understand that we are just unavailable on Friday nights. Marc and I save our date nights for Saturdays. We've shared our Pizza and a Movie nights on occasion with other families but prefer to keep it just the six of us. Which has resulted in a few of our friends creating their own Pizza and a Movie night. Craig had no idea what he started.
Our Campbell is by far the most devoted member of our family to this tradition. Pizza is for Friday nights. We don't eat ANYTHING else. It HAS to be pizza. We don't do Pizza and a Movie night on Saturday - it's always Friday. Now, we have strayed on occasion but rest assured - this has resulted in tears and promises to keep it the same as often as possible.
Last night as we were all spooning each other - yes, all six of us were spooning in that big ol' king bed, and we were watching Hoodwinked (getting ready to see the sequel - whenever it finally comes in). Pizza was eaten and put away and we were snacking on popcorn and chocolate covered raisins and every once in awhile one of the kids would give an extra squeeze around the neck or lean over for a kiss on the cheek and say, "I love our family." Or "Isn't this the best?" Or Addison's favorite of late, "Jesus chose the right Mom for me." There were lots of giggles and just sighs of contentment and Marc and I agreed - Friday nights are the best night EVER.
Monday, August 1, 2011
One Year Old
He didn't officially arrive until nearly midnight on July 29, 2010 but we've been celebrating his first birthday all day. He weighed 8 lbs and was 21 inches long. 12 months, 15 lbs, 8 inches and 6 teeth later we have our little chunky monkey with his lovely curly locks. He jumped up to 20 lbs by 4 months old and was outgrowing his clothes each week but as he has become more and more mobile, he has slimmed down quite a bit. My back is grateful but it breaks my heart to see his chubby little cheeks shrink. And his delicious thighs are not quite as chubby but he is still a yummy little dumpling.
We were lucky to be out in Utah just before his birthday and celebrated with family and friends there. Today was a fun family celebration with presents, balloons and of course our pizza and a movie night.
We love Cooper and couldn't imagine our lives without him. His deep belly laugh is just what I need to perk my spirits and although thus far he is resisting the sign language, he has definitely got the language of love. He loves to give hugs and kisses and knows the difference between the two. Our family is one big ball of love these days.
What a wonderful year...
HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY COOPER!!!!
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