Tying Shoes

Yeah!!!  Jackson learned to tie shoes and I am so proud of him.  We have been trying for a few years but he just hasn't gotten the hang of it.  I have a little book that has laces on it and we've been practicing at least once a night after we read our books.  Yesterday he did it all by himself!!! 

Character Counts

We are so proud of Morgan and Jackson.  They both received medals today during the Character Counts program at school.  They gave away medals for either responsibility or trustworthiness.  Morgan and Jackson both got one for responsibility.  Jackson knew he was getting it and every day this week he asked me how much longer until Friday.  Morgan had no idea and was sort of disappointed that she wasn't going to get one.  She kept telling me that she was responsible and trustworthy.  She received one in Kindergarten and in First Grade.  Her teacher told me yesterday that she was getting one and that she had saved it until now because she wanted Morgan to specifically get the Responsibility one.  Her face was beaming when they called her name.  Mom and Dad are so proud!

Weight Watchers

Whoo-Hoo! I have lost about 15 lbs. and I'm so excited. I feel good and it really hasn't been that hard to do. I just hope I can keep it off and stay healthy.

Roller Skating

Morgan learned to roller skate at a birthday party on Sunday.  I loved roller skating when I was growing up and I actually skated for almost an hour at the party.  I'm sure I'll be feeling the pain soon.

UT Basketball Game

We had 4 tickets in a suite for the mens basketball game on Wednesday.  The kids were so excited because the seats were like movie theater seats...comfy leather with cup holders.  We left at halftime because it was a school night but we had a great time.

Little man learns to read!

I'm so proud of Jackson!  He is in Kindergarten and is learning to read.  It came really easily to Morgan but is a little bit harder for Jackson.  But, he is doing great and he is so proud of himself which is very important.  Enjoy a clip of him reading a few pages from his school reading book.

Not much news

Well, I just got over a vicious stomach bug so I didn't get to go to Weight Watchers last night.  I can promise you this though... I did lose some weight even if it was just from the stomach bug.  The kids and Josh haven't gotten it so that's a blessing.  Only two more basketball games left for the kids an then baseball season starts for Jackson.  Morgan is practicing for her recital later in the spring.