Mother's Curse

"When you grow up I hope you have a child just like you!"

We've all heard about the mother's curse, but last night Rob and I got to experience it first hand. Jack was playing around at dinner, so I told him to sit back down or else he'd get a time out. To let him know I was serious I began the count down, "One, two, three..." His response, while still goofing around was, "...three, four, five." Oh, brother! We are in for it, for sure!

But Jack managed to be as cute as ever this morning. He insisted that I take his photo this morning. Too much!

Mother's Day Weekend

Grandma Laura came up for an overnight along with Auntie Kelsey and Scott. Jack was thrilled. Rob picked up Wood Ranch BBQ for dinner on Saturday night. Our littlest carnivore was in hog heaven...or perhaps I should say cow heaven. He spent 10 minutes working on a beef rib that was as big as his leg! Video of that will follow.

He also spent some quality time cuddling with Kelsey and Scott (and the iPad) on the couch. He taught them how to play his new Ironman game. I know it's Rob's iPad, but I think Jack is clocking equal time on it. He plays games, watches movies and feeds the fish in his computer aquarium. Truly so simple a 2 year old can use it!

Finally, this morning he got to go to Santa Barbara airport with Grandma to see off some passengers. He got to check out the inside of the private jet they were flying in to the Virgin Islands...not to shabby! But really he was most impressed with the popcorn inside the terminal! We all had a lovely brunch, flowers and a beautiful day to enjoy. Hope you are all having a wonderful Mother's Day too.

Rites of Passage

Today was room and board day in the Fredericks' residence. After a trip to Lowe's, the boys installed a lock for the sliding glass door to keep Jack from wandering out on his own. I am sure if he knew we were locking him in he would never have helped! But he was mezmerized by the drill, screwdriver, etc. Rob was very patient about showing him how everything worked. Honestly, it was one of the most adorable things I've ever seen. And the bonus is that it works! No more 6:30 AM playing in the backyard with the loud popping lawnmower. I'm sure the neighbors will be grateful.

Jack also wanted to help with the recycling. I don't know how that little boy managed to carry a bin as big as himself. After about 5 feet he asked, "Mommy help?" He did manage to carry an empty box to the recycle bin. At least it's a step in the right direction.
I'm going to enjoy his helpful spirit while it lasts, I won't expect this much cooperation when he's a teenager. But it is Mother's Day weekend.