Memory Lane: Part 1

I recently found a notebook containing a few stories about us. Actually, most of them are J's quotes. E was either in utero or non-verbal during this brief time of trying to be a supermom. This was my obviously feeble attempt at documenting some funny and memorable moments at our house. Since this activity fizzled out in a hurry, I've decide to take a walk down memory lane and highlight a few funnies here. Plus, I know that it's only a matter of time before the notebook disappears forever or falls into the hands of a destructive toddler armed with markers and scissors.

I received a great idea from a friend recently. She suggested jotting down funny moments or words that happen and then read them as a family the first of every year. Since I'm starting quite late, I'm going to try to recollect a few funnies from our past first. When things happened, I thought I'd never forget, but as life moves on, I unfortunately have forgotten. Hopefully, this will be a way for us to keep things in perspective and laugh.
Love,
Mom
12-17-2008

J at 13 months: J pointed to the pictures of himself on the wall and stated, "Handsome."

J at 14 months: Trying to get my attention at a busy time at Grandma and Grandpa's house, J shouted, "Katie!" I'll always be "Mom" to you, little guy.

J at 18 months: J frowned and scowled at his plate when it was set in front of him for supper. Mom asked, "What's the problem? What do you want?" He responded with a serious voice, "Pizza."

Within the past 2-3 months (of 12-17-2008)...

J was scooting around on a play car and announced, "I went to see Barack Obama. Now I'm going to see John McCain."

When potty training started, J went on a pooping boycott. He stated, "I'm not going to poop anymore. Just you (mom) and daddy can poop."

J: "Daddy, you are one funny guy."

After eating over half of the homemade chicken nuggets, J announced that he was not going to eat them anymore. I asked, "Why?" He replied, "Because they are disgusting and repulsive."

When asked to do a favor like getting a diaper for E, J frequently replies, "I have to check my email first" or "I need to send a text first."

While we were in the hospital after having E, J asked, "Mommy, did the baby come out of your tummy?"
"Yes, she's over there. Her name is E."
He replied, "Do you have a brother in your tummy?"

J claims to go to work where he fixes "sterilizers and anesthesia booms just like Daddy."

Keeping with the Parenting with Love and Logic method, J asked, "Mommy, can we watch Thomas." I replied, "No." He then said, "Mommy, we can watch Thomas or we can watch the Backyardigans."

To be continued...