LOL at my niece (3) who called and wanted to talk to “Uncle….um….your daddy person.” Precious!
Yesterday J2 turned 12. We sat down a year or so ago and created a plan for birthdays. We have decided there are some years that are milestones and those we will celebrate in a BIG way. Otherwise, we will have quiet birthdays. This was J2’s quiet year.
We started the day pretty normally. Breakfast, chores, and Bible study. Then, with some quick talking, J2 showed me how he could ‘mostly’ take the day off of school and finish it up on Friday – our normally seatwork-free day.
After his brothers finished their seatwork, we jumped in the car and went to Petco. It’s still too early to bring home Tuvok, but we picked out a leash, collar, food/water dish and an engraved id tag. Today we’ll find out if the collar fits, but I’m thinking the id tag might be too big for a bit. They are tiny dogs!
Right next to the pet store is a game store…and J2 had $5 burning a hole in his pocket from G & G Watson. Fortunately there was a HUGE bin of used XBox games. We were in there MUCH longer than I anticipated. So, we had to rush home in time for J1’s history class.
After Daddy came home, Grammy came over with her gift for J2:
The grandkids have been loving this BIG box of gifts from Grammy. Nothing expensive – but TONS of fun!
First, a balloon popped out!
JGirl found the perfect spot for the show!
but not for long!
Then the birthday boy got to choose dinner. My former mac-n-cheese only boy picked Chinese! Where not only did he get to have his beloved shrimp but he learned he like wonton soup!
Grammy, J2 & J1
J3 and Grammy
JGirl – who enjoyed lo mein noodles, fried rice and anything else she could get off my plate! Her baby food is losing appeal as she is learning about all these other wonderful foods out there. I suspect my life is going to get very messy!
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Today we had a visit with the Puppies! Neelix went home last weekend, but we are waiting another week or so to bring home Tuvok & Janeway.
J2 and Tuvok – his birthday is tomorrow, so we finally told him Tuvok was his gift! :)Â Sure made this visit a bit more special for him!
J3 and Janeway
J1 and Chakotay
Closeup of Tuvok
J3 and Janeway again
Here is J2 and Tuvok playing:
sorry it’s such bad quality – it was shot with my phone. And, sorry for my laugh, but it was funny! lol
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I struggle with a simple but nice dinner on those nights when we have to be somewhere – like tonight! But I might have come up with a winner – at least I’m looking forward to it:
Hormel Carved Chicken Breast (from lunch meat section of grocery)
Fettucini Noodles
Bertolli Alfredo Sauce
Peas
I heated sauce with chicken added (next time I might buy shrimp) and peas. Pour over noodles! Couldn’t be faster – can’t wait to taste it!
Do you have a simple – yet tasty – dinner for those busy nights? Please share with me!
