random

we've been up to a lot in the last month, but it's all pretty random stuff.

i made the kids heart shaped pancakes for valentines day breakfast.

we've always known jax was smart, but recently he proved it to the everyone else. his teacher called me in to the class one day while i was at the school doing PTO stuff. i was nervous but she told me it was good news. she wanted to share with me his test scores-he tested at mid to end of second grade level in math and reading! that's a grade to a grade and a half ahead of where he's supposed to be!
jax had his last basketball game and finally made his first basket with 5 minutes to spare. his coach was so awesome and made sure the other kids passed him the ball often that last game. he was the only kid who hadn't gotten a basket yet. he's just very considerate and passed the ball whenever a kid would ask him to. he learned so much and we're so proud of how much he progressed and that he pushed through frustrating times. we're excited for what's next...he's deciding between baseball and soccer.

jax also lost his first top tooth yesterday. he looks so dang cute when he smiles. he's been practicing with all the different things he can fit in his gap. last night it was a carrot stick. too funny.

boomer had his last hip hop dance class complete with recital of the dance he learned. it was super cute and he's a natural. he's such a cool little man, so open to and excited about new experiences. that's where he's just like his daddy ;)

ellie said "jax" for the first time this month, is so close to jumping, is at the stage where she has her own language that noone understands. she's a petite little miss, in size 18month clothes, she's still the only kid of mine who has ever worn the "right" size clothes. she's VERY much a great-grandpa's girl, is an awesome eater, loves shoes, builds lego towers with her bubbas, swimming, anything frilly and pretty. she hates clips in her hair and having her hair washed. she loves looking at books but don't you dare make her sit on your lap through an entire story. she's a sassy little thing and has recently perfected the art of "mean-muggin'".

the other day helpful little boomer decided to unbuckle ellie in the time it took jason to get out and open her door. she tumbled right out and took a headfirst dive into the driveway. she had a HUGE goose egg on her forehead and i was terrified she had a skull fracture or internal bleeding or something. of course, i overreact while jason is mr.cucumber. i hate that. but i'm glad for it too. i don't know how it would work having two drama queens in one marriage.

jason and i are still going strong with bootcamp. he's smoking hot already, i'm more of a tortoise when it comes to results. but i'm okay with that. i've been slowly changing bad habits. one at a time. i gave up soda over a year ago, didn't have one sip of eggnog over the holidays, and this season, i'm giving up cadbury mini eggs. i LOVE those things, but end up eating way too many. i don't think this one will be so hard because i'm not giving up chocolate all together. i'm not really sure what will be next yet. there aren't too many more vices to give up. i need to start adding healthy habits into my routine. like ab workouts on my off days. i keep saying i'm going to do it, but haven't followed through. also, i need to add more veggies to my diet and actually take the vitamins i'm supposed to. i recently bought a bottle of apple cider vinegar because dr.oz said adding a shot of it to a large glass of icewater will increase your metabolism by 30%. i haven't tried it yet. i'm a bit scared to. it sounds really gross!