So it has been brought to my attention that I have not updated my Blog in a while, numerous times, by numerous people. So here I am...getting ready to update it, finally.

A lot has happened in the Boone Household. We've survived our first year in the Bay Area! During the past year, we have been to many new places, met many new friends and learned new things about ourselves and our family. I am pleased to say this has been a GREAT year in our life and we couldn't be happier with the choice we've made to move here. Some days are hard, I defiantly miss my Family and Friends, but luckily we live close enough to get many visits in. We've been lucky to go back to San Diego a bunch and already have 2 more trips planned. My parents and friends have been up numerous times too, which is always fun. We love sharing our new experiences with old friends.

So many new things are happening now with us. Mr. Jaydon started Kindergarten last week and little Brycie started Preschool. It was a hard week for Mommy. I couldn't believe my boys are growing up as fast as they are. As their school season started I was sure I was going to be able to find more me time but I think I gravely mistaken the time I do have. I had such high expectations of all the free time. I planned on working out, running errands and having coffee with my friends. I quickly realized that running 2 kids around to school and back on a half day schedule was not easy or fast, and then we still have playdates and outings with friends in the afternoon. Oh well I am sure I will be able to manage my time better as the weeks go on and I find the right schedule for us.

I have been very active in my mothers club, and love it. All the Women are great and friendly and I think I have met many friends for life. Its always comforting to know you have someone to be there to help out when times are tough or you just need a friend, and I know I have found that in these ladies. I have taken on a huge role as the Newsletter Coordinator mush to my husbands dismay...but at least it gets my brain thinking, and not always stuck thinking about mac and cheese and play doh.

Jasons enjoying his job and joined their corporate softball team. It gets him some time away from the house and keeps him active. I am trying to convince him to sign up for dodge ball so I can play. I just think having the opportunity of throwing a ball at someone might be a great stress relief. We will see what happens with that.

I promise I will post more often, with more then a quick update of the family. Keep checking back and if you see me slacking off let me know!

Monsterous Children

So I am sitting here thinking to myself "Why did God give me such Monstrous Children" I try to think back to my childhood and wonder if I ever got into so much trouble as my kids do. Did I ever flush Bread down the toilet? Did I ever lie about everything I did? (answer to that is yea) Did I back talk and wrestle and scream and yell? Probably. But really my questions are...how do I deal with it? How do I teach my kids that such behavior is not nice? and the golden question would be...HOW DO I DO IT WITH OUT LOSING MY PATIENCE AND RAISING MY VOICE? I know for the most part my kids are good, at least when they are around others, and I know as I parent I probably expect too much from an almost 5 and 3 year old boy. However even if my expectations are high, they should not lie or yell or back talk. My mother tells me its normal and to brace myself because it will get worse.

Jaydon and I are one in the same which makes it twice as hard, because we not only hold each other up to high expectations, but we hold ourselves there too. I am trying to get back to reality and now that a 5 year old probably cant sit for 2 hours listening to his mom read Harry Potter (or really want to) and Jaydon need to learn that I have only been a mom for 5 years, I still have a lot to learn and unfortunately he has to teach me...for him he wants to be the perfect son (and I want him to be too, but I know no one is perfect) and I want to be the perfect mom. Its hard, when you want a clean house, good dinner cooked, smart kids, clean kids, exercise, do a craft, be healthy, no TV, hang out with good friend, find time for myself, find time alone with my husband...but truthfully I am lucky if I can get half of that in a day. The truth is I need to accept that I cant be perfect and neither can my kids. I need to except that my life is good the way it is, I have a comfortable home (which is clean 90% of the time) my kids are smart, they are healthy, and they are relatively good.

Even though I get frustrated or run down, I need to learn to put my expectation in check and not take it out on my kids. I do expect a lot, but maybe its making my kids regress. I would much rather them be happy and healthy then worry about me being upset all the time.

Moving hasn't been easy and I do believe it has effected all of us, We are trying to get settled and meet people, but its hard. Jaydon and Bryce are having a hard time adjusting and Miss their grandparents too much. I am missing my family and friend too much and instead of sitting around missing them, we need to be out meeting people and enjoying one another. We will get there and when we do hopefully we will be stronger and closer then ever. (but we probably wont be perfect ;) )

Its not always what it seems

So we go through our life meeting new people and getting to know them, and letting them into our life. I understand as time goes some people come and some people go. As your life changes so do your friends, but there are few who stay forever. There are few you try hard to keep but for some reason you are not as important to them as you thought. I know that getting married, brings changes and separation from some of your friends, and then having kids brings a bigger gap. Growing older, interests change, moving, jobs...everything can effect a once friendship you thought would last forever. You can try to keep in touch, but you can only try so hard and if the effort is not returned, there nothing you can do.

Its just sad when those friends were there through the most important times in your life, and don seem to care Its sad when they don't realize how much you value the friendship you once had. It's sad to close a door on something that was so special. The truth is though that it must have been gone a while ago.

I have some of the BEST friends in the world, and I have some friends that I wish I would try harder to keep in touch with. Then there are those friends that were so good and special but don't realize that its gone. The friendship that was once cherished is no longer there.

I promise to keep those I have not lost so much more closer and to let them know everyday how much they mean to me. I promise to try harder for the friends that try hard. I promise this year is about keeping in touch to the ones who keep in touch back. I promise to let the ones go who no longer try.

Keeping Busy

So Guys...I have been horrible about this, but I promise to get better!!

So with the new year starting, we have become very busy. Jaydons in school and the registration Process for Kindergarten is extremely difficult here. There is a overcrowding in the School district. We are one of the top rated schools in the area, even better then some private schools. So I guess I get why, it just make enrolling very hard, they cant guarantee where your child will go. We have been to meetings and focus groups trying to solve the problem and hopefully we will know something more at the end of the month. Our district also offers 5 magnet school within the district, which we are hoping to get Jaydon into one of those, that is a district transfer AND only chosen on a lottery. So we will see what happens. Once Jaydon starts Kindergarten Bryce will start Preschool. I am looking forward to having 3 day to myself in the fall. Maybe I can get my errands done without the kids and reserve the rest of the time for play. I am also going to take a couple of online classes while the kids are in school.

I have joined a local Mothers club here in Foster City. Its pretty cool. With in the club the have sub clubs for playgroups, workout groups and even a babysitting co-op. Its also a great way for me to get connected to the community. They do alot of outing at local childrens places.

I am looking to sign Jaydon up for Guitar Lessons and Bryce up at the local kids Gym. WE all need extra curricular activities this summer and I am hopeing to keep busy.

ME and My friend Heather took the kids to the Tide Pools a week ago and had a blast. The kids are really interested in Sealife and we live so close to the beach, I try to do things with them there so they can learn and have fun. I will post some pictures of our outing.

Santa's Coming to Town!

Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays. I hope everyone is enjoying their family at this time of the year. Jason and I have been doing a lot of family time. but unfortunately both of our boys are sick this week. I have had the luxury to not really have to deal with sickness for the last four years I have had kids, but this year I am 2 for 2 and both in the same week. The boys are still in good spirits and can't wait for Santa, but I feel so bad when they cant run around too much and play with their cousin.

We have Christmas Eve dinner tonight with Jason family, which will be fun, good food, and Family. Then we are thinking about going to the Del Mar Lights festival. The kids really love Christmas lights and this is something you stay on the car for. SO for them being sick it will be nice to keep the heater on. Maybe we will get some Hot Chocolate from Starbucks and enjoy the time just the four of us.

I can't wait for the boys to wake up tomorrow morning and see all the cool gifts that Santa and I brought. Even the BIKE they got from Grandma and Papa. They are going top be so excited. I just hope we will be able to get it all back to San Francisco.

Everyone enjoy the Happy season with your love ones and I hope everyone gets all they want tonight!!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

So 6 more days left till Christmas. My kids are so excited!! Luckily for us we are done with the shopping. All I have left to do is wrap the gifts that I left in San Diego and Bake, Bake, Bake with the boys on Monday. We will Have so much fun. My Friend Heather bought the boys their own little Gingerbread apron for baking. It is so cute. They are perfect for baking Gingerbread men!!

Jason, the kids and I leave tomorrow for San Diego. I cant wait to see all our family and friends. This is going to be the best Christmas EVER!!! I still have to pack, but I am sure I will get it done.

Its been pretty cold here in San Francisco, 40's during the day and low 30's at night, I don't think this is really what I signed up for but I guess we are getting through it. We went into Downtown SF on Sat night to see the Christmas tree on Pier 39 and it was so cold, we all had hats, gloves, huge jackets and scarfs to keep us warm and it was still so cold. Its feeling like Christmas. I don't think we ever spent a holiday season in cold weather. Its always been nice with the sun shining... My kids are looking for snow now (probably since it is so cold) luckily we dont have to deal with that. We will just make a drive of 45min and go play in the snow.

to help everyone get into the Christmas spirit I Included a video of Jaydon's Preschool Class singing Jingle Bells, Santa's coming to town, and feliz navidad.

ENJOY!!!

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells

Well it is Christmas time and I am so excited. This is going to be the best Christmas yet. Jaydon and Bryce really truly understand whats going on, and are really enjoying all the wonderful Christmas activities I have lined up for them. Our Tree is up with Presents all around it. The boys are getting a ton of Gifts. The outside is decorated, and I have a gazillion movies recorded for them to watch. We have made our baking list and cant wait to get started this weekend. As well as a ton of crafts to keep them busy.

Jaydons school recital is tonight and he will be singing Jingle Bells, Santa's coming to town and Feliz Navidad. I cant wait, I will post the video next time so you all can see it.

We are leaving for San Diego on the 19th to spend Christmas with our families, but next year I think we will stick around here. Traveling for the Holidays is a hassle, but it will be fun to see everyone again.

We are planning a Tahoe trip at the beginning of 2009. Jaydon really wants to see snow and learn to Snowboard. He is really interested in learning new things and Jason and I try our hardest to let him experience anything he wants to try. It is important to me that my kids are never held back from anything they want to try. Everything is a learning opportunity and I am going to take it.

Well I am off to pick Jaydon up and take him out for Hot Chocolate before his recital. I will post some pictures from Thanksgiving...