McWendys and Supernanny?

There hasn't been much happening this week. I have been swamped with homework. I'm only taking one class, but it's 6 credit hours (and only 12 wks long) so I'm constantly having to do homework:( Plus, we have our house on the market. It's hard enough trying to keep the house picked up and clean on a daily basis, but having to have the house constantly in "showing" condition is a tough one. Also, this is Artie's very busy time at work. He will more than likely be working the next 12 days in a row-and late hours-so I'm trying to gear up for that and hoping that I have the energy to get me through-lots of diet coke! Other than that, the kids have been great. It's snowed a lot here and very cold so I'm already dreaming of warmer days and time outside!

We ran some errands this weekend to get out of the house and we discovered McWendys and that we look like good contestants for Supernanny. Avery has gotten to that age where she can spot a McDonalds and loves their orange Hi-C. Well, while out yesterday, we got her McDonalds for dinner. Today she announces, at lunchtime, that she's hungry and she wants McDonalds. Artie told her that she had that for dinner last night and wouldn't be having it for lunch. Thus, she exclaimed that she would like McWendys! Artie and I were cracking up. Glad to know everything is measured up against those golden arches! And to the second thing we discovered this weekend...I know I have told some stories of the, shall we say, difficulties, we have had with Avery. She's just a very "spirited" toddler. Well, we were out and about and Avery was grabbing attention, like she typically does in public, and we were approached by a casting director for the reality show, Supernanny! That's right, folks, if you think I've been exaggerating about what Avery can do, there's some proof:)! I have to say though, Avery was so darn good most of the day. We discovered that if we give her the personal DVD player-IN THE STROLLER!-while we shop or whatever, she's pretty good for a large amount of time. However, once the movie ended, her body was itching to burn some energy. I can't wait to see what she does when we turn her loose on the world! So, I don't think we'll be trying out for Supernanny. I'm not really sure I want to add reality show to my resume. But, we do have the lady's contact info, so who knows!!

Finally, I wanted to give a quick Jake update for all the family (and friends) that check the blog. He's doing pretty well, though cold. The bay has averaged around 50 degrees since he got back-the heat is broken. So hopefully they fix that! They started shooting their guns a few days ago and Jake's doing pretty well and already "zeroed in"-something to do with getting your gun focused to your eyesight. He has qualifying and night shooting this week so hopefully he does well because it's something he has to pass to graduate. Other than that, he's been working hard on getting ready for his PT test (situps, pushups, and a 2 mile run). They have 2 chances to pass and that's the thing he's most worried about doing! He has been in white phase for about a week (the second phase of basic) and likes having a little more freedom-they even get to take naps on Sundays, lol. Fort Sill went coed for basic training a few days ago, so he said it's been a little strange watching girls in red phase (the first phase) getting yelled at! He's supposed to be graduating Feb. 19th so hopefully we'll be heading to Oklahoma for that before he heads straight to Georgia for AIT.

Now for some pics of the past week...

My big blue eyed boy:) This was after a bath and daddy had styled his hair in a faux hawk!

Avery feeding Spencer his solid foods...today Mr. S. got to try some meat! He gagged on it, but finished the whole container:)

Such a smiley boy in his camo sweatshirt and pants! He's been doing a great job of sitting up, when he feels like it. This kid is so much different than Avery!! I hope he stays as laid back as he is now!

This girl can eat! Taking after mommy and digging the broccoli. Yep, she and I shared that bowl of broccoli for lunch with our pasta. She'll eat it cooked or raw-thank goodness!

This is how Avery likes to use a fork these days:) Can you tell she's been watching the Little Mermaid??!!

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend and has a great week!