Dear Logan,
On Saturday, April 17, 2010, we went to Elsie's to eat pizza with your dad, brother, Dan, Michelle, Adrianna, and Isiah Reinhart after a JO all-day volleyball tournament. While waiting for our food, you were going back and forth between the bar area and the restaurant area to play bean bags with your dad and brother. Right before the pizza arrived, you said you had to go to the bathroom. I told you to go ahead and go in by yourself since we had just been in there and it was only about 5 steps away. Going back to my conversation with Michelle, your father comes back to the table with Jackson. "Where's Logan?" I asked Scott. He said, "She's not with me." I paused for a moment feeling confused. "But she's been with Scott," I thought. Where the heck was she? Suddenly, I jumped up shouting "Oh, my gosh!" and ran to the bathroom. There you sat on the toilet. Tear-stained cheeks waiting for your mommy to come and help you. The bottom-line was that I had forgotten about you while I was busy talking with a friend. I'm sure you had been in there about 10 minutes, but that was 10 minutes too long. I hugged you over and over saying "I'm sorry. Mommy forgot you". That's pretty close to the worst I've ever felt. I hope you're not scarred for life.
I love you,
Mom
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Oops, at the Zoo
Dear Jackson,
I believe that it was the summer after you turned 3 in which a favorite zoo memory comes to mind. We went to Madison to see Marcie and visit the Henry Vilas Zoo. This is a great zoo because it is free, clean, and full of a great variety of animals that are easy to see for kids. After walking about for quite a while, we went to the eating area. This is an awesome area of the zoo to sit, relax, and eat lunch at. The picnicking spot is right at the entrance of the park with the food stand situated next to the gift shop. The area is nice and open with picnic benches available for many people and families. Around the outside of the eating areas are nice grassy patches with flower beds. Marcie, Scott, Logan (who was only 1), and I were sitting at one of the picnic tables while you were running around (as usual...you never stop moving) close by. Suddenly, Marcie shouts out in a scared and startled voice "Jackson!" My head snapped up to quickly locate you, expecting you to be bleeding or something terrible. Well what happened wasn't dangerous or hurtful, but very "Jackson". Standing on top of a rock situated amongst the flower beds was my boy, newly potty trained. Shorts and underwear down around your ankles while you "watered" the flowers. Butt out in the open for all to see with a great stream going. I sprinted from my seat and whipped up your clothes. Marcie was laughing so hard she was crying. I thought she was going to be the next one to pee. Behind her at another picnic table was a man trying his hardest to keep his laughter quiet. He was very entertained by your innocence. Who knows how many people saw this spectacle. I tried to keep my head down so not to see all the people staring, but truly it was a hilarious situation.
Love,
Mom
I believe that it was the summer after you turned 3 in which a favorite zoo memory comes to mind. We went to Madison to see Marcie and visit the Henry Vilas Zoo. This is a great zoo because it is free, clean, and full of a great variety of animals that are easy to see for kids. After walking about for quite a while, we went to the eating area. This is an awesome area of the zoo to sit, relax, and eat lunch at. The picnicking spot is right at the entrance of the park with the food stand situated next to the gift shop. The area is nice and open with picnic benches available for many people and families. Around the outside of the eating areas are nice grassy patches with flower beds. Marcie, Scott, Logan (who was only 1), and I were sitting at one of the picnic tables while you were running around (as usual...you never stop moving) close by. Suddenly, Marcie shouts out in a scared and startled voice "Jackson!" My head snapped up to quickly locate you, expecting you to be bleeding or something terrible. Well what happened wasn't dangerous or hurtful, but very "Jackson". Standing on top of a rock situated amongst the flower beds was my boy, newly potty trained. Shorts and underwear down around your ankles while you "watered" the flowers. Butt out in the open for all to see with a great stream going. I sprinted from my seat and whipped up your clothes. Marcie was laughing so hard she was crying. I thought she was going to be the next one to pee. Behind her at another picnic table was a man trying his hardest to keep his laughter quiet. He was very entertained by your innocence. Who knows how many people saw this spectacle. I tried to keep my head down so not to see all the people staring, but truly it was a hilarious situation.
Love,
Mom
Nudists
Dear Jackson and Logan,
Both of you have always enjoyed wearing....nothing. For some reason, being naked is favored. Finally, you Jackson, have grown out of this. Logan, however, continues to enjoy being free. When Nevaeh was over for the weekend, we had made a cozy bed with blankets and cushions on the floor for the movie we were going to watch. Everything was going great. Popcorn was being eaten, Mike and Ike's were disappearing fast, and everyone was having a great time. You were watching "Cat in the Hat" while I was folding laundry at the little couch. During the middle of the movie, Nevaeh left her spot on the floor next to Logan to come and talk to me. "Kadie?" she said in a whisper and worried voice. "Yes, Nevaeh?" I replied. "Ummm, Logan's naked." Nevaeh nervously told me. Yes, there you were laying on top of the blanket that had been spread out on the floor, back on the cushions, eating popcorn, and clearly enjoying the movie. There was absolutely no problem as far as you were concerned. You have to understand that Nevaeh was CLEARLY not use to naked little girls. She did not have brothers or sisters, so this was very strange to her. I don't know, but maybe this would be strange to other kids who do have siblings. I'm not entirely sure what the "naked situation" is like in other households. Here, it's been the norm for you and your brother for some reason. This better not come back and bite us in the butt (no pun intended) when you're older and living in a nudist colony or something.
Love,
Mom
Both of you have always enjoyed wearing....nothing. For some reason, being naked is favored. Finally, you Jackson, have grown out of this. Logan, however, continues to enjoy being free. When Nevaeh was over for the weekend, we had made a cozy bed with blankets and cushions on the floor for the movie we were going to watch. Everything was going great. Popcorn was being eaten, Mike and Ike's were disappearing fast, and everyone was having a great time. You were watching "Cat in the Hat" while I was folding laundry at the little couch. During the middle of the movie, Nevaeh left her spot on the floor next to Logan to come and talk to me. "Kadie?" she said in a whisper and worried voice. "Yes, Nevaeh?" I replied. "Ummm, Logan's naked." Nevaeh nervously told me. Yes, there you were laying on top of the blanket that had been spread out on the floor, back on the cushions, eating popcorn, and clearly enjoying the movie. There was absolutely no problem as far as you were concerned. You have to understand that Nevaeh was CLEARLY not use to naked little girls. She did not have brothers or sisters, so this was very strange to her. I don't know, but maybe this would be strange to other kids who do have siblings. I'm not entirely sure what the "naked situation" is like in other households. Here, it's been the norm for you and your brother for some reason. This better not come back and bite us in the butt (no pun intended) when you're older and living in a nudist colony or something.
Love,
Mom
Pirate
Dear Jackson,
When you were a very little boy, about 1 year old, instead of using the word "yes" you would say "Aye". It sounded as if you were an authentic pirate. Everyone who talked with you and heard your own version of "yes" thought it was purely adorable...and unique. This is a fond memory a lot of your family has of you, especially Daddy's side of the family.
Love,
Mom
When you were a very little boy, about 1 year old, instead of using the word "yes" you would say "Aye". It sounded as if you were an authentic pirate. Everyone who talked with you and heard your own version of "yes" thought it was purely adorable...and unique. This is a fond memory a lot of your family has of you, especially Daddy's side of the family.
Love,
Mom
I've Got My Eye On You
Dear Jackson,
After Sunday school about 2 months ago, we attended church. Pastor Meyer has a children's sermon at each service, and when it was time, he invited all the children to come up. As you, your sister, and other children from the congregation were up front paying very close attention :) you turned your attention from Pastor to me. Using your index and middle fingers, in a "peace" sign, you pointed both at your eyes and then back to me virtually saying "I've got my eye on you." Of course, a few chuckles could be heard from the other members of the congregation. Thank goodness Pastor didn't see you. Although, he would have undoubtedly laughed out loud.
Love,
Mom
After Sunday school about 2 months ago, we attended church. Pastor Meyer has a children's sermon at each service, and when it was time, he invited all the children to come up. As you, your sister, and other children from the congregation were up front paying very close attention :) you turned your attention from Pastor to me. Using your index and middle fingers, in a "peace" sign, you pointed both at your eyes and then back to me virtually saying "I've got my eye on you." Of course, a few chuckles could be heard from the other members of the congregation. Thank goodness Pastor didn't see you. Although, he would have undoubtedly laughed out loud.
Love,
Mom
Sneaker
Dear Logan,
About a year ago, sometime around Christmas (when you were 2 and 1/2 years old), Jackson, Daddy, and I were sitting in the living room doing something. Maybe watching a movie, playing a game, something. Suddenly I realized it seemed too quiet. "Where's Logan?" I inquired. There was no sound or movement from you in the living room or toy room. However, I noticed the bathroom door was shut. Gently opening the door, I stuck my head in and found you huddled behind the toilet enjoying a feast on delicious milk chocolate truffles. Two red wrappers laying on the floor and the chocolate evidence present on your face. Sooooo sneaky...and smart!! Definitely Daddy's girl when it comes to treats.
Love,
Mom
About a year ago, sometime around Christmas (when you were 2 and 1/2 years old), Jackson, Daddy, and I were sitting in the living room doing something. Maybe watching a movie, playing a game, something. Suddenly I realized it seemed too quiet. "Where's Logan?" I inquired. There was no sound or movement from you in the living room or toy room. However, I noticed the bathroom door was shut. Gently opening the door, I stuck my head in and found you huddled behind the toilet enjoying a feast on delicious milk chocolate truffles. Two red wrappers laying on the floor and the chocolate evidence present on your face. Sooooo sneaky...and smart!! Definitely Daddy's girl when it comes to treats.
Love,
Mom
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