Another Snow Day!

We got another snow day today, and this time we actually got quite a bit of snow. Phillip stayed home so he could take Lofton out, so we got Lofton all bundled up ( it took about 10 minutes), and they went down to get Ella and Jude. Amy called me about 10 minutes later announcing that the fun was over and that they were all on their way up to our house. We spent the morning with Amy, Ella, and Jude. The kids wore themselves out. Landon took a three hour nap, and Lofton and I laid in bed and watched a movie.

Then this evening, Phillip put the tent up for the boys to have a campout. I don't know if they will sleep up there, but I told Phillip that I don't do campouts unless I can eat smores, so I am downstairs enjoying the peace because we don't have the stuff to make smores.

Landon is 10 months

Landon turned ten months old on Monday, and I did not even realize it until Wednesday. I can't believe how fast he is growing up. This year has flown by; I am already starting to plan his birthday. It is unreal.

He has changed so much in the last month. He has learned to clap, which he will do for just about anything. Lofton begins soccer on Tuesday, and I have been telling him that we are going to come to his games, and that Landon is going to clap, and that Daddy and I are gonna say, "Go, Lofton! Go!" Lofton tells me that it hurts his ears and that he doesn't want me to say that; he has approved the clapping though, which is great for Landon.

Landon also loves to wave, but more than anything, he loves to eat! He is a true McConnell, and Phillip is thrilled to have a son who will actually eat anything Phillip cooks. Yesterday, Landon had half of a waffle for breakfast, chicken noodle soup, a fourth of a grilled cheese, and a yogurt for lunch, and about ten french fries, half of a chicken nugget, and some orange sherbert for dinner. He is anti baby food, and he is about over the bottle.

We are so blessed to have two wonderful sons. They make each day such a joy. I hate that they are both growing up so quickly. It is hard to believe that Lofton will be four in four months. He is a big boy. He does everything for himself. He can get dressed himself, can bathe himself (with the exception of washing his hair); he can get his own drink from the fridge, and he has learned to drag the stool in the kitchen and get a snack. This turned bad the other day when he got an apple from the fridge and a knife off of the counter. He was attempting to saw the apple in half when I noticed what he was doing and about gave him a heart attack, when I said in a tone just like my mom's, "Lofton, what are you doing? You could really hurt yourself; you don't want to cut off a finger do you?" He, of course, said he was sorry, and we had a lesson in the dangers of knives. I think he understands, but Phillip is still going to lock them up.

At the old age of 3 and 1/2 Lofton also has taken naps out of his daily routine. He usually does well, and can get along without one, but occassionally, he will hit a wall, and he won't be able to go on any longer. Watch the attached video to see what I mean.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Today, Lofton had his Valentine's party at school. I did not have to work today, so Landon and I got to go too. Landon made the most of the party. He had a ham and cheese sandwich and some Scooby Doo yogurt, and he got a lot of attention from Lofton's friends. Lofton enjoyed eating lunch with his friends and playing musical chairs, but he was the first one out, which he did not enjoy so much.

After the party, we went to Kroger to buy stuff to make dinner; that's right, I cooked dinner with help from Lofton. It has been a great day; well, we haven't eaten dinner yet; we'll see.

Snow Day

On Wednesday, we woke up to a snow day, but there was not any snow on the ground, nor was there much ice, but go figure this is Tennessee. I am not complaining this kind of weather is a teacher's dream; you get a day off, and you can still get out and about. But, before 8:30 am, it actually started to flurry, and we got a little accumulation. It was actually enough to play in. It was dreadfully cold, so Lofton and his friends (Brett, Reece, & Mallory Boyd) did not play long. After about 20 minutes, we went inside school to put together Valentine balloon orders, a fundraiser Becky and I do for prom. The kids had as much fun inside as outside; they loved playing in the lockers, watching a movie on the big screen, and running crazy around the halls. Landon even forwent his morning nap because he was enjoying the chaos.

Before going home for the day, the kids ventured out one more time with Caleb Walker, Shawn and Reece McAfee. I am glad that they got their fill because I am afraid it may be the last snow of the season.

SaturDAY with Daddy

Since the Titans' season ended, Phillip has been home more than ever, but it seems like it has been a long time since we have had a Saturday together. So, we have made the most of it. We spent the morning just lounging around; Phillip and Lofton played Play Station for about two hours. When Landon woke up from his morning nap, we decided to walk to the city park. Landon got to see the scary ducks for the first time, and he loved the swing. Lofton's friend, Luke, was at the park, so they had fun playing together. We walked over to the library and got some books and a movie for tonight, and then we ate lunch at Sonic. Both boys sacked out on the way home, and both (well, all three- Phillip, too) are now napping. I would love to, but I know the minute I fall asleep someone will wake me up; I will catch some zzz's during the movie tonight!

Landon's Surgery

Well, Landon's surgery went really well. I cannot tell you how relieved I am. The worst part of the whole thing was trying to appease him from 5:30am until he woke up in recovery around 9:30 am. Landon did really well. He is a trooper; he has bounced back. If his eyes did not look like meat then noone would know that he has had surgery. Thanks to everyone for all of your prayers!