Picture Perfect?

Here is how our picture taking goes.

#1 - "Jacob, let's take a picture together."

#2 - "Jacob, smile this time please..."

#3 - "Ok Jacob, smile AND look at the camera!!!"

Happy Birthday Jacob

My little Jacob turned 4 today. This year has certainly been a blur and I'm really curious where the time has gone. It seems like just yesterday he turned 3 and only months ago that I was pregnant with him. I look at this guy and tears swell with love and pride. All the behavioral issues we are facing melt away for this moment. My son is growing before my eyes and I am just along for the ride. Happy birthday Jacob!

Self photographer?

This is what happens when you leave your phone in reach of an unattended 3-year-old.

Maybe this is a thumb? An arm? A leg? No telling!

How do you work this stupid thing? Oh wait, I wasn't smiling!

Hit this button and smile, right? Or at least do a half smile. Got it.

"Come to Daddy's house?"

The kids are with Jimmy this week for Spring Break. You would think I would be excited to have the house to myself for the entire week, but instead I'm a little sad. The house is too quiet and I miss them running around.

Last night I called the kids to make sure they were ok. My little Jacob gets on the phone and says, "You come to daddy's house so we can play?" I'm trying to find an explanation while trying not to cry. My response to him was, "No buddy. You go to daddy's house and play with daddy. We will play when you get back home." He gave alittle whine and asked again.

It tore my heart out.