Laughter and tears

This week, I've experienced a full range of "Mommy emotions!" Jackson decided a couple of weeks ago that he was ready to be potty trained. I, on the other hand, was a little reluctant. Potty training and breast feeding, how much do I really want to take on!?! But, I decided to stop whining and go forward with the potty training. To my AMAZEMENT, Jackson is doing very well. The first day was a little trying of my patience. We must have made 20 trips to the bathroom by 9:00 am. I was so frustrated, but we kept trying. Today, he's only had one accident! I feel like that is a big success! It's also really fun to see him get so excited about his "big boy underwear" and being able to do the "potty dance" after he goes to the bathroom (in the potty, of course!)

Also this week, Jayda decided to flash us her first few smiles! Yeah!!! She's got a beautiful little smile! But she is a little more stingy with her smiles than her big brother was. Jayda makes you work for a smile! I tried to get a picture of her smiling, but I didn't have much luck! She's quick! It looks more like she's winking at the camera. : )

Cabin Fever

Riding the rides at the Mall of America

Jayda was not impressed with MOA - slept the whole time

Peanut butter play-dough

PB play-dough basketball?

Learning our letters -- isn't it GREAT having a mother who's a teacher!?!

More Curious George, Jayda!

Ugh!! Cabin Fever has hit the Agee household! Here's a few ways we were trying to keep busy (and somewhat sane) over the long Valentine's Day/President's Day weekend:

** Riding the rides at the Mall of America

** Peanut butter play-dough

** Reading books to Jayda

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Jackson and Jayda got an early Valentine's Day surprise in the mail yesterday from Grandpa Schill -- balloons and teddy bears! Jackson had so much fun opening the box and watching the balloons pop out! : ) Today, Jackson had his Valentine's Day party at Honey's (daycare.) He's not into the candy, but LOVED the helium balloon that he got! Jayda and I spent the afternoon at school for my classroom's holiday party. It was fun to share her with my students and friends at Washburn.

Hugs and kisses from the Agee's!

Jackson's book club

I love my son, but, boy is he busy! This morning, I was enjoying my breakfast and reading the newspaper when I realized...IT'S TOO QUIET! It's never a good thing when Jackson is quiet (unless he's sleeping!) So, I went to look for Jackson and this is what I found...

As a teacher, I'm excited to see that he loves books, but let's try reading the books ONE at a time! : )

Reading to Jayda

Are you curious, Jayda?

Look at the pictures, Jayda!

Jackson with his new "backpack" (sleeping bag inside!)

I caught Jackson reading "Are You Curious?" by Curious George, this morning to Jayda. It was so sweet! He was making the story up as he went, but Jayda didn't care. She could not take her eyes off of him. Sibling bonding at it's best! Enjoy!

Jayda - 2 weeks old

Auntie Whitney and Shay

Big cousin, Alivia, holding Jayda for the first time!

Brother and sister

Grandpa Schill meeting Jayda

Sleepy girl

Oh... I forgot how much work an infant is. But it is also a lot of fun! Jayda is two weeks old today. I think that all of us are doing well and adjusting to life with a newborn. Honestly, I think Jackson has adjusted the best. He LOVES to help his little sister. Last night, we gave Jayda her first "tub bath". Jackson was a big help! : ) Poor girl had soooo much soap on her, I thought I was going to need to hose her off. Jayda still has a little "day/night" confusion going on, so that has made for some LONG nights and even LONGER days trying to keep her awake. I keep reminding myself "this too shall pass." She will eventually sleep all night and not need to eat every 2-3 hours (yikes!!!) A good friend of mine once told me, "If you can get through the first 6 weeks with a baby, you can get through anything." I'm holding on to that thought and just trying to enjoy the ride - sleep deprived and all!

Jayda Brooklyn Agee - January 13, 2010

The Agee family is proud to introduce our newest addition, Jayda Brooklyn Agee. Jayda was born on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 3:22 pm. She weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. We just got home from the hospital today due to Jayda having jaundice. She needed to stay an extra night in the hospital to get some phototherapy. We are ALL home now and loving our time together as a family of FOUR!