Batter Up

Tucker is playing t-ball this spring.  In Aledo, we call it Honk Ball because they use special bases that "honk" when the kids jump on them.  It's pretty laid back... the dads are on the field to make sure the kids don't pick flowers and play in the dirt.  Tucker can play Honk Ball for two years before he plays "real t-ball."  It's pretty funny.  Last week a little boy got mad b/c his coach had to help him bat (after about 6 or so strikes) so he walked all the bases.  With his arms crossed, head down and lip out.  Tucker can be pretty embarrassing but we haven't experienced anything like that yet. 

He's making new friends and having a blast...

When I asked Reese if she wanted to play she answered, "No Mom, I'm a girl.  I want to be a cheerleader."  Really... it's already starting.

Dirt Bike Danger

Tucker has been watching his cousin Caden ride his dirt bike for months now and talking about how he can't wait to ride it when he gets bigger.  You can imagine his excitement when we went to stay with Chris' cousin Lisa's family and their 5 year old son had one just the right size.  He was so sweet to let Tucker have a turn or two or three...

He got decked out in all the gear...

Got a mini-lesson from Cousin Eric...

And took off...

He followed Owen around all weekend... the had a blast playing together.  And now Tucker has a new birthday wish list!

Losin' My Marbles

Liars!  All the people that said the two's were terrible.  The two's have nothin' on the three's!!  Let's just say it's a good thing Reese and Tucker are so stinkin' cute.  I'm counting down the days for them to turn 4 in the hopes that they will be magically fixed; instantly compliant.  A girl can dream, right?! 

We've had some rough days in the Tims' house within this last year... tears, fits, timeouts, spankings, sticker charts, iPad charts... you name it, we've tried it.  Our latest incentive system is one I stole from Andrea.  Marble Jars... love these!  The kids get to put a marble in their jars when they do something good, but have to take one out when they do something bad.  When they fill their jar, they get to go pick out a prize at the store. 

Love these cute little jars...

Tucker filled his jar first and got to pick out a prize last week.  This was very motivating for Reese!  Hers is now almost full!

The marble jars are keeping me from losing my marbles.  Well, that and reading Raising the Strong willed Child.  Reese is definitely our strong willed one.