Resolutions, Intentions, Goals, etc. etc.

Matts and Gray have listed a weekly journal as one of their 2013 goals. Funny how kids know just how to "better" their parents right along with themselves. So, while my boys are diligently (or beligerently) recording their weekly events I'll be doing the same. I can't promise any degree of wittiness or eloquence, but at least events small and large will be recorded for posterity.
 (As additional motivation, Diane has been sending copies of her journal and they're endless entertainment:)
So, for present betterment and future laughs...

We survived the polar vortex and the happy exhaustion that is Christmas Holiday. It was FREEZING. School was cancelled for an extra day (see above exhaustion) and once I saw the temp hit 7, with a windchill of -15 I had to withdraw my criticism of wimpy southerners. 

In true southern fashion, the weather rallied within 24hrs and we were able to enjoy Matts' pack meeting at the local nature center-complete with teepee, face paint, indian headdress and legends. Let's just say his troop is pretty awesome.

And with that, the big boys were back in school and Little C and I were back to important business; like making Pickle Chiffon Pie. Unfortunately, in the past week a new little boy has moved into the ward and after one day of church and a single play date, has claimed the place as C's favorite pal. Although it's an answer to prayers, I'm not sure how I feel about being so easily displaced by a 3yr old with a couple of transformers.

Random, Miscellaneous Awesomeness

*G is a deep, deep sleeper. The other night he was roused just enough to go on a tirade as Matts got in bed. In response we heard "what the heck!?!" echoing through the house*

*Over the break R taught the boys the joys of 'credit carding', 'the most annoying sound in the world' and 'mockingbird'*

*The manners jar is working wonders. It's pretty entertaining to watch the boys flip the switch from rabid animal to proper young man with the click of a marble*