Little Z

I hate to speak these words outloud lest I jinx myself but I think Zachy is chilling out a little. We wanted him so much and he is our miracle baby because we didn't think we were having any more babies so we were so happy to get him here safely in Nov. 2005. He has since then made us work very hard to please him. :) He has always been super busy, somewhat fussy, and not easily entertained. (reminds me of the other Z, my bro Zane who was a VERY similar baby)

We have always had gates everywhere, we rearranged our living room to block him from the computers, until recently the dining room chairs were stacked up until dinner to prevent him from swinging from the light fixtures, etc. The last few weeks I have noticed him being happier with his surroundings. Yesterday he played with his big Lego's for a half hour. He also watched an episode of Bob the Builder. I am not ashamed to say I like him to watch a little tv so I can get some things done. He's so precious and is starting to communicate better so I think that makes him less frustrated. He even did well when my mom watched him a few weeks ago. Yee haw! I don't want him to grow up too fast, I am just glad he seems more content. I am a little nervous what will happen when all three older kids go back to school but we will make it! I sure love that little guy and his "Zachy kisses"! (He puts his head next to your face and wants kisses)

We are going to register the kids for school today. I can't believe all my big kids will be going all day! I will miss them but it's definitely time. Yesterday Mark and I decided they weren't fully taking advantage of the last few weeks of summer so we took away the tv, computer, and all electronic games until further notice so they will just enjoy being kids! They've whined a little (or a lot) but they are playing outside more etc. We told them it isn't a punishment (even though it kind of is for game addiction prone Ryan) but a chance to be kids and use their imaginations more. We'll see how it goes! Kate cried because she will miss her beloved "Full House" family. I think she really wants to be a Tanner. She loves that show more than us I think. As you can see, they need a break!

We may be getting a really nice car for a great deal in our near future. More on that soon. Mark won't know what to do with a car whose windows all roll down! :)