Remarkable Ridenours: Keeping Me Guessing

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Keeping Me Guessing

I came in from weeding and I could tell something was different but I wasn't sure what it was. It took me a moment to pin it down but I did... Elsha was sitting on the couch with Daddy watching football (yes she likes football - crazy girl), Jaxson was downstairs watching a show - I could hear the TV going. Where was Xander? It was just too quiet!

"Honey, where's Xander?"

"Um, last I checked he was in his room but the door was closed so I didn't bother him."

"HUH? You're his DAD you're SUPPOSED to bother him."

"He sounded like he was getting in bed - I think he wanted to go to sleep."

"HUH? Xander doesn't do naps. It's a fight each time."

I went to check on him.

I slowly opened the door just in case he was asleep - but really I was just trying to be sneaky so I could catch him red handed getting into whatever trouble he was getting into.

The lights were off.

He was in bed.

His was snuggled under his favorite blanket.

SLEEPING!

(OK! I can't get the picture to load in the right direction and it's really, REALLY frustrating! I'm done messing with it so you get to see it sideways - sorry)

See that green strap under his blanket. He got a new backpack for school today and wouldn't take it off, apparently not even to sleep!

3 comments:

Ames said...: Thats amazing! Did you go question your husband on how he did it? How can you make it happen again?!? :)

My favorite though is the backpack. Mick gets to start school on Wednesday, I'm debating a new backpack. We'll see if the one he has now will work or not. When does Xander start?; September 6, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi Shanon - Xander looks so cute snuggled under his blanket. You really thought he was into something!!! Ha. Love Grandma; September 6, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Shanon Ridenour said...: Xander's first day of school is on Wednesday as well. He's so excited to go he keeps putting his backpack on and asking to go to school. I don't even think he realizes he gets to ride a bus - it'll be a first for him but I'm sure he'll LOVE it!

Grandma - I ALWAYS have to assume Xander is into something because he usually is. He has a talent for finding trouble. Probably gets it from me hee hee; September 6, 2009 at 10:07 PM

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(updated 5/23/10)

Elsha is 2 years old and is full of sunshine and happiness. That girl has the ability to light up a room when she enters with a smile. She is a Daddy’s girl through and through. They have such a sweet relationship. I never would’ve guessed that a child’s birthday could make James tear up – but her 2nd birthday got him all misty eyed. So does her smiles, hugs, “I love yous,” and overall happiness so I shouldn’t have been too surprised. Elsha loves letters and numbers. She has known them all since she was just over a year old. She’s well on her way to learning how to read by 3 years old! Xander tells Elsha she is a princess every time she wears a dress, therefore, she likes to wear a dress whenever possible. She is a joy in our lives and a blessing to everyone.

(updated 5/23/10)

Xander will be turning 4 this summer. He is such a playful child with tons and tons of energy. Xander loves playing with his older brother and younger sister and can be really sweet when he’s not trying to tease them. He is drawn to cars and construction equipment. It’s amazing how he can name almost every type of construction equipment and notices difference I don’t even notice on cars. He has been attending preschool by himself for a year now and loves every minute of it. His favorite part by far is the bus ride to and from school. Xander never ceases to surprise me and is often the source of much laughter in our home.

(updated 5/23/10)

Jaxson is 11 years old and is now TALLER than me! He comes in at 5’ 11” and seems to grow every week. I have told him I need to invest in some more high-heels so I don’t feel so short. I think he looks forward to when he will be taller than me by enough that even heels won’t help! It won’t be long I am sure. Jaxson enjoys playing basketball and is becoming quite good at it. This last week Jaxson won a GOLD medal from a science fair for his marshmallow, spaghetti tower (those were the only two materials allowed in building the tower). He had the highest tower for his age range and the third highest overall. Way to go Jaxson!