Working Out

JP spent some time in the weightroom this week because Mommy has started a new workout regimen (p90x). He didn't want to sit around, so he tried his hand at some kettle bell swings...
Looks like the workout was harder for Daddy than JP...
I think he likes it...

JP's Girlfriends

JP & I take a class every Monday at Isis Maternity for 3-5 month olds. It's been a lot of fun, and JP has enjoyed singing songs and playing with new toys. Today, he listened to the teacher reading a book with three pretty little girls :)

(he's on the far right in the first picture and the far left in the second picture)

Isn't that the cutest?!?!

A Definite Fan

A couple days ago, we were (again) battling the 7 p.m. witching hour. This time, instead of the Red Sox, Jason tuned in to the Patriots. Check out JP's reaction:

First Real Laugh

JP had his first real laugh today...an actual giggle. I tried to catch some of it on video, but the audio on my camera isn't great - no worries, I get my new Flip MinoHD in the mail soon!

Love My Daddy

Football has begun. Anyone who knows us or college football knows that August is one of the busiest times of year for coaches. Jason leaves the house by about 5 a.m. and doesn't get home until after 10 p.m. some nights. It's been hard on me because I don't get a break, and it's been hard on Jason because he doesn't get to spend the day with his boy. But when they do spend time together, it's quality time!

since they first met...

they have enjoyed the backyard...

taking naps...

reading books...

swinging in the hammock...

booing the Red Sox...

and just having fun!

I LOVE YOU DADDY,
XOXO
JP

SAHM

That's the acronym for "Stay At Home Mom," or as my dyslexic husband said, "SHAM??? WHAT IS A SHAM?!"

After JP was born, we decided that I would stay home. We always valued our own SAHMs and thought it would be important for our future children to have a full-time parent always available, too. We feel it's the best for little JP. However, I had such a fabulous job, with fabulous people, and it was painful to actually quit. I considered working part-time, but in reality, I think that would be harder than full-time. I wouldn't be 100% at home nor 100% at work. So, with tears, I resigned.

I'll miss seeing them every day, I'll miss Kathy's accent, I'll miss the Castle lunches, I'll miss "boo-ing" people in staff meetings, I'll miss the Red Sox/Patriots debriefs the mornings after games while I pretended to know who they were talking about (Go Steelers!), I'll miss the development part (hey! I actually did some work, I swear), and I'll miss the laughing...we laughed a lot! It really was a fun place to be for two years. Who knows! If we're in Boston for a few more years, I might be able to go back. But, until then, I intend to stay very close with all of them. That's right, guys! I'll be crashing into the Lawson House often!!!

Here are a couple photos from the party they had for me on Monday (click to make bigger):





But, as much as I love and will miss these guys, this little guy more than makes up for it:

And now, I won't be missing anything!

Baby Jason's Quarters

Jason spent many days working on JP's room. Before, it was pretty gross with ugly, flaking trim, ugly, flaking doors, a pink ceiling, cheap, broken roller blinds....and this horrendous "mural" on the wall the previous owners drew. (you can click the photo for an enlarged view).

I didn't get great before pictures, but here's the corner with the mural...
During the remodel...


Finished...
Jason doesn't consider himself "handy," but he did a fabulous job on this room, wouldn't you say?!

And a bonus JP picture :)