the many Faces of Jesse

smiles

Great Day at the Office

Today the Kings had a lazy day at the office. Yard work, naps, dancing to Tangled with Daddy. Jared has a soft spot for dancing with our cute blondie....He danced more with her than with Mommy. We are going to work on that! Jared and Addison went to run errands at O'Reilly, Walmart, and Costco. Addison wants to be where ever Jared goes. They washed my car and part of the Oldsmobile. Jared even had help with putting the serpentine belt and tire back on the car. Addison likes to help with the dishes (unloading and loading). They watched her favorite movie, Tangled together and even cat napped on the couch. Addison and Jared grilled our hotdogs for dinner and she got to play outside on her playground.

Jesse is smiling more than ever and this is the best one we have been able to get on film. It's not his ear to ear smile yet but we will get it. He is getting cuter and chubbier by the day. We are truly blessed. He may not sleep much during the day but he only gets up once in the night around 2:30am and 7:00am. Jared still acts tired but I am thrilled.

First Snow Cone Trip

A small Victory

Last night Jared and Luke worked on the Oldsmobile and are repairing it again tonight. It sounds weird but it is a small victory that Jared now has the time to work on a car with a friend. In Houston, as people up here would say, we would have to just take it to the shop because we didn't have the time. But here, it's convenient for Jared to learn or try to fix the car with a friend. John, Papaw, was really helpful over the phone and Jared is just happy to have the time to try to do it. It is such a blessing to be able to fellowship with another couple. Dinner and working on cars was fun! He has such a great attitude about it. Also, attached are some pictures of my boy taking a bath with his monkey towel and Addison helping the boys work on the car. Pictures are taken by Monica Groce...thank you thank you thank you!

The Only Astros Fans Left

Jesse my boy

So in love with my little man. Last night he woke up at 2:30am and that's it. Quite the blessing and it felt great waking up at 6:30am. I can totally do that. I'm sure it won't be a pattern yet but the self soothing is working for us and we are thankful. Jared is still complaining of no sleep, not sure why and I am just elated. I was so tired I found myself praying more and more about and reminding Jared you ought to be praying for us two. Just happy it is getting better. :)

Houston Trip

Our family is sure going through the changes. Addison sleeps through anything but Jared and I are still adjusting to the sleepless nights. Jesse eats us out of the house but only sleeps while being held. We are weening him off that and starting to let him cry himself to sleep. It usually works within ten minutes otherwise he is up. I'm trying to do this during the day as well so it isn't a shock to Addison at night. Last night was a record for us sleeping until 1 am and then up again at 4am. I can deal with that. both times I let him cry himself to sleep in his room in his crib. Jared is sleeping a lot better and my back is better since I am not sleeping with a baby in a recliner or couch. He is a sweetie though. This week I start taking some classes at the gym just for me. I realize that I work all the time. (During the day and through the night). I wasn't thinking about this although it is really rewarding. We got a package the other day with the Little Mermaid in it and can't figure out where it came from. If you sent it thank you, she loves it. Addison is making head way with her potty training and went poo poo once unprompted. We were really proud. Jared talks to her about it every night. This last weekend we went to Houston and got to see Nana and Papaw and Grammy and Papaw. Jared got us an evening at the Houstonian thanks to his cousin Justin. It was really nice. We went to an AStros game Friday night with Nana and Papaw, it was a lot of fun and thank you guys. Jesse slept through most of the game and I wish there was more to see. They asked for him to play but we thought he was still too young. Earlier that day Addison and the family went to an AStros Buddy event. She got a hat and lunch box. She got balloons and got to sit in the dug out. She had a great time and was truly red in the face when done. Later this weekend we visited Friendswood where my parents live and some friends from Katy came over. It was really great to see them. jared went on a bike ride with my dad sunday morning. He loved riding the goldwing. That's all he talked about on the way home. I reminded him not to get any ideas about another bike for a while.

Home life right now is really different. Addison and I get up every morning and make Jared's breakfast and lunch and then send him off. I have mixed emotions about not going to work. I see all the school supplies go on sale at the grocery store and walmart and it makes me teary eyed. Weird I know, since most teachers are dreading going back. But believe me, I am truly happy and blessed to have this opportunity with my family. Addie has been telling her daddy, "Daddy don't go to work". It's really sweet and makes Jared wince every time. She reminds him to take his lunch and don't forget his snack. We then go to the gym every day at 10am and see Jared just before lunch. Addison plays and takes a great nap. I think she thinks everyone eats turkey sandwhiches for lunch and takes a nap at noon. We tell her most people do so that she naps. So Papaw's if she asks you also take a nap every day. Addison likes to color on Jared's lunch sack in the mornings and I don't think Jared minds as well. She is starting to help more. She likes to unload the dishes and loads the silverware. I don't mind either. She likes to come over to Jesse and say, "Jesse is cute mommy" and I say, "Addie you are cute". Which she replies "you are cute mommy." This happens like three times daily.

Every day run the dishes, do a load of laundry and try to keep this circus clean before Jared gets home. I'm starting to train for our Warrior Dash this week and look forward to just the little time I have three days a week to myself. My friends from Katy ISD and myself started a book club and that's next on my list to read. Things are going well just different and weird feeling from the last 7 years routine.

Addison is already talking about her birthday party. Sometimes she wants a princess party and sometimes a cowgirl boots party. She talks of wearing party hats and eating lots of cake. Her birthday isn't until Thanksgiving and this makes us all laugh. she has an imaginary dog that she walks daily. We tell her she can't take it to the child center, NO DOGS Allowed. She likes to play Eye Spy with colors. She often puts people in time out and talks about being nice but you are in time out for two minutes. She told me she wasn't happy with me the other day. We are really going to have to watch what we say. She is praying at supper and bedtime too. It's really cute. Often we can't understand other than the occasional Mommy, Daddy, Jesse, Addie, Papaw and Grammy, Nana, Mamaw. Funny and sweet at the same time. Addison is all girl and sometimes tries on four pairs of shoes or clothes before deciding. It is often frustrating but when we step back and discuss it we find it humerous. Sometimes she certainly looks like Punky Brewster and doesn't match at all but she is happy with her independence.

Things are going well and i hope you enjoyed our update.

A Month old

Our laptop is maxed out on space and we are currently having issues with our external hard drive but here are a couple of pictures that make us smile. Addison loves stickers and this is what she looks like when unsupervised with them. She loves to take care of her brother and often covers him with blankets and pillows. We also have to watch our little mother hen with this. Jesse is starting to smile but real hard to get on camera.....so sweet though. Enjoy!