"Touchdown Raiders!"

It's almost that time of year! The things of fall...candles, new, warm clothes, crisp air, leaves changing color...and of course...

... Football!

This year, my husband has a little fan to cheer alongside him! Jaxon is very excited about the Raider's season! In fact, if you spend much time with him, you will probably hear him shout in a low, gruff voice, "Touchdown Raiders!" He is totally into his football which he is getting pretty good at throwing, and he recently discovered Daddy's old football helmet, which he is so proud to wear!

Get ready, we may eventually have a pro on our hands! =)

Diaper Head!

Our "diaper days" are coming to a close! Jaxon is definitely showing signs of being ready to potty train. Starting next week, Mommy is going to be staying home with Jaxon and the training will immense! I know what you are thinking, "Kristin? Stay home for a week?" I myself am not sure how I will do it, but I am pretty determined. I guess it's one of those things we sacrifice for our kids, right?

Potty chair? Check. Sticker chart? Check. Undies? Check! We are all set and have even been practicing "pooping in the potty" which Jaxon has already done once! I have been debating whether or not to do "no undies" or "undies" method...so any suggestions would be appreciated! What worked and didn't work for you?

Regardless, we are saying good bye to the diapers. As you can see, Jaxon doesn't seem too shook up over the idea. =)

Over 5 months!

Wow! It's been over 5 months since I've posted! 5 months of insane busyness! I am a little tentative to take on blogging again, but I have been missing it lately. So, we are back! I am hoping to post at least once a week, sometimes more, sometimes less.

Between running my own business and being a wife and stay-at-home mommy, my life is full...full of fun and adventures! I am simply learning how to juggle it all and take one day at time...letting myself learn lessons and not expecting perfection. It's a process I tell ya!

Rob is busy with work and recording his second album with his band OverKast.

Jaxon is 22 months old now and is a big talker -3-4 word sentences these days! He loves cars, trucks and choo choo trains! He also remains a serious animal lover.

More updating coming soon!

Driver's Ed with Jaxon

Lover of cars and wheels, this little man is ready to hop in the driver's seat! He may only be 17- months-old, but he has some great tips for new drivers!

First, always check your mirrors and make sure you have proof of insurance.

(In this case, under the sun visor)

Always look behind you before you back out of the driveway or change lanes...

Next, take hold of the wheel...(usually at "10 and 2", but if your short, it looks more like "4 and 8".)

And last, relax and have fun! Slap a smile on your face and drive!

Thanks for joining Jaxon's Driver's Ed course...and be safe out there! =)

Swinging is Overrated

Running (or should I say "squeaking") through the grass, climbing the playground equipment, and going down the big-boy slide all by himself, were all things that my spunky, busy little boy enjoyed to do at the park the other day.

But can you guess what was on the top of his list of things to do?

(Here is a hint...)

....you guessed it! Swinging!

That is until 3 doggies and a ball come strolling through...

then swinging is highly overrated.

Laundry Day

For some reason Jaxon is fascinated and completely obsessed with water. Between the washing machine, the dishwasher and the bathtub, we are hearing, "Where is da wa-wa?" constantly. It isn't any wonder then, why Jaxon loves Mondays. Mondays are laundry days in the Harris house, and he loves to push the hamper into the laundry room and take out the clothes. He then sits on the dryer and helps poor the soap in and just watches with a smile as the water pours in. But none of this occurs until AFTER he spends some time hanging out in the hamper. Here are a few photos of Jaxon's Monday morning in the hamper.

On My Mind...

I've had a lot on my mind lately. It's been a busy last couple of weeks, lots of lessons learned. Good times and some hard ones mixed in. Here are some things that are on my mind. I figure why not make good use of my blog, right?

I've been thinking about:

• How thankful I am to have such amazing friends in my life. Ones who truly love me and trust me. Friends that meet different needs and are a gem in their own right. Love them all.
• How to streamline things in my household. Getting organized and making sure everything gets done.
• The fact that my to-do list can never be completed...there is always 2 things to add to each one crossed off...and how much that bothers me.
• About the fact that I can't possibly please everyone and not everyone will approve of me or my family...and that's ok. God knows where my heart is and that's who I strive to please.
• The fact that there are times that I just need to keep my mouth shut. Most of the time actually.
• Trying to eat more protein and less carbs.
• How much I love iced green tea and fish.
• Working through "Power of a Praying Wife" the book.
• How I am more comfortable with who I am than I have ever been in my whole life. I can accept my strengths and weaknesses and work on things I can change, yet accept things I can't.
• How grown up my neice and nephews are and how wonderful they were with Jaxon this weekend when we stayed with them. (See below)
• How cute Jaxon is with his new "puppy" we got him for Valentine's Day. (See below)