Someone can't wait for the new season

Watching YouTube highlights of the Cowboys. He found and put on the gear.

Chris' mini me

Down to the Cowboys hat.

The Cowboys Have a New Mascot

Gavin switched his helmet for a cowboy hat and put his Cowboys cape over his Romo jersey.

Bouncing away on his horse, he hollered YEEE HAAAAAWWWW! GOOOOO COWBOYS!

For 45 minutes.

What's the address in Dallas for the audition tape submission?

I'd take being sick any day

Over my baby being sick! 

The cold turned out to be strep.  Who knew strep was accompanied by vomiting? Apparently that's par for the course along with his fever, chills, aches, and of course, very sore throat.

Three days out this week, two days out for pink eye a week ago. Remember what I said about how do parents keep their jobs?!

I had one very nauseous snuggly boy and another very active boy who wanted the couch cuddles to end and "TACKLE!" 

Sorry Gavin.  I promise we'll play football tomorrow.

We Each Made a Mini-Me!

Just today the boys drove home how much each takes after one of us.

First Ethan. As I find every night, he fell asleep amongst a pillow and blanket made of books. The book lover in me rejoices at this sight!

Gavin is devastated Cowboys season is over. He brings up a terrible call that ended our season still.  I'm serious, falling asleep this week he said, "Mommy, remember when I was mad the Cowboys didn't win? And I had to go take a break and calm down? I'm still sad Mommy."

He's been begging for the Cowboys to play again. So we stream old full games to the tv via YouTube. Don't dare think a highlight reel will cut it. Nope, this boy wants the commentary. I keep catching Chris captivated by the game, even though he knows how the game ends.  Yup, he made a mini-Chris.

Oh, and that football shirt, Gavin wouldn't change and is sleeping in it.  We'll see if I can convince him in the morning.

Better luck next year

Today the fam gathered to cheer on our favorite team, the Cowboys, in the playoffs. Expressions went downhill as our lead disappeared :-(

After a terrible call that ended our chances, Gavin went into a corner and pouted.

"What's wrong buddy?"
"I just need some space Mommy."
"What's bothering you though?"
With his bottom lip out, "I don't want the Cowboys to play like that!"

He was upset for a good 15 minutes.

That was less time than his Daddy though...

How Bout Dem Cowboys?!

It's hard to get a good shot around here as they are always in motion when there's a football around!  All three boys have been high on yesterday's win and played catch and tackled in their jerseys. As Gavin spontaneously exclaims, "GOOOOOOOOO COWBOYS!"