Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Most grateful moment: When Jack woke up from his nap today. He didn't sleep for a long time, but I realized how much I got finished in the time he did. I picked up the whole house, did 2 loads of laundry, made all the favors for Dede's party, and made dinner.

One thing I learned today: when Mallie hits her head on something (falling onto the floor from sitting position this evening) she can hold her breath for a good 30 seconds and turn blue around her mouth, without passing out....and then recover in the next minute to the point where she is in hysterical laughter. Amazing. And slightly unnerving (the not breathing part).

One moment I wish I could redo: As I began writing tonight, Tommy was checking the reviews for the resort we'll be staying in Punta Cana next week. He noted several negative reviews (nothing horrible though) but then said that even the negative reviews raved about the beach. It's supposed to be beautiful. You lay out in lounge chairs under palm trees and people walk around to take food and drink orders. Why is this the moment I would redo???? Because we aren't leaving for 4 days and now it's going to seem like an eternity!!!

Best life tip: Make your house an 'open door policy' house. I realize some people can't handle people stopping by unexpectedly.... but I always wanted this for my own house. I love that people (especially my brothers-in-law) feel comfortable enough to stop in any night for food or just to hang out. It is always great to have them here. I remember Jill Sefl's house (the Novak house) growing up was like that. I always felt welcome and so at home there.

Biggest laugh of the day: This is kind of a long story, but worth the read!!!
Jimmy was over tonight and we were hanging out on the couch with the kids. Jimmy asked Jack who his favorite person in the whole world was. To which he replied "Papa"...without missing a beat. Then Jimmy asked who his 2nd favorite person in the whole world is. He stopped a second and said 'Grandma'. So, continuing (most likely to figure out where he fit into this whole picture), he asked "Jack, who is number 3?". Jack replied, "Daddy" (to which Tommy almost leapt off of the couch in glee that he was in front of me on this list). But Jack quickly added, "Mommy's 4". The fact that Jack knew what number we were on the count down baffled me....along with the fact that I was so far down on the list. It was truly hilarious. And depressing.

Best Tommy moment: Tommy fed Mallie her whole bowl of oatmeal and pears tonight for her dinner. He loves feeding her , but asked me to get it ready. I told him he'd have to do it because I was getting our dinner on the table. By the time he finished preparing this small bowl of food, 3 bowls were dirty, all of the cabinents in the kitchen were open, oatmeal was all over the counters and the faucet was running. The whole process took at least 5 minutes- as opposed to the under 1 minute it would have taken me. But it was entertaining to watch and cute that he was trying. This was the best Tommy moment, not because I like making fun of him- but because he was making an effort and it made me realize that I'm pretty efficient at that job. I think I'll do it for him next time.

Best Jack moment: Jack teaching Mallie how to dribble a basketball. Jack brought his big basketball up from the basement this afternoon and gave it to Mallie, who was sitting in her swing watching me make dinner. The ball is as big as she is and she just sat there staring at the huge sphere that was in her face all of a sudden. Jack instructed, "No, no, Mallie..... you have to dribble." SO he took it from her and showed her how to dribble, and then gave it back to her and watched, expecting her to miraculously get out of her swing and start dribbling th eball around the room. I think he got frustrated with the whole thing after a few minutes, and headed back in the basement to find some other toy to torture her with.

Best Mallie moment: When I changed Mallie into her jammies tonight. I took her clothes off and let her sit in her diaper on the couch. As soon as her clothes came off, she got ecstatic and started shimmying around on her butt. Her mouth was wide open in a huge smile. She is rarely without clothes and loves the freedom!!!