Prego Missy

DSC_7588, originally uploaded by Stephen & Mary Ruth’s Album.

Baby Watts is starting to grow … really big!?!

Parenting: Importance of Manners

Some interesting thoughts in this NY Times article …

And that job is to start with a being who has no thought for the feelings of others, no code of behavior beyond its own needs and comforts — and, guided by love and duty, to do your best to transform that being into what your grandmother (or Socrates) might call a mensch. To use a term that has fallen out of favor, your assignment is to “civilize” the object of your affections.

Some words of wisdom from Judy Martin author of Miss Manners’ Guide to Rearing Perfect Children …

“Every infant is born adorable but selfish and the center of the universe,” she replied. It’s a parent’s job to teach that “there are other people, and other people have feelings.”

Lastly, I loved this line …

And of course, one of the long-term consequences of being a rude child is being a rude adult.

The article, which is written by a pediatrician, is a good read for parents.  Enjoy …

W Fam Updates … Rose Parade Floats

189_FloatViewing, originally uploaded by rswatts2.

 

On January 2nd, the kids went to view the floats from the Rose Parade. Here they are checking out the Donate Life float. Grandpa Watts took some outstanding photos! TFS!!!

W Fam Updates … CA Vacation

176Snowman, originally uploaded by rswatts2.

 

SNOW! Need I say more?!?

From Richard …

On Tuesday, we did snow play in about 2′ feet of snow at 6500′ in the mountains east of Redlands. This is left over from a really big storm we had come through last week. Yesterday, we went to the San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park about 25 miles NE of San Diego. Today, Susan & Missy have gone shopping at the outlet mall, while Peter & Aaron have spent a couple of hours asleep in the hammock in the back yard. Tomorrow, we hope to go look at the Rose Parade floats. Even with all this, we haven’t been able to slow down Aaron yet!

W Fam Updates … A Plays Piano

Playing piano , originally uploaded by missynwatts.

Our little piano man! Dad looks like he doesn’t have his glasses on!!!

W Fam Updates … Coop Group Shot

Close – but not quite , originally uploaded by missynwatts.

Well … almost! WELL DONE ye good and faithful servants!!!

J Fam Updates … Enjoying Life

I love these two, originally uploaded by billykaren519.

Karen shares photos from everyday life. The family always seems to be jovial and smiling!!!

J Fam Updates … Reading with Mommy

reading with Mommy, originally uploaded by billykaren519.

Precious photo of Mommy and Scarlet! TFS!!!

W Fam Updates … I am a BIG helper!

I am a BIG helper, originally uploaded by missynwatts.

In the midst of spring cleaning, Aaron helps Grandpa put together some Ikea Malm drawers! When he noticed Gpa hammering, he left the room to get his own little hammer. Upon his return, he started hammering on the drawers just like Gpa! TOO CUTE!!!

Aaron can sign as well. In the photo above he is signing “dog”. We are amazed at what a difference it makes communicating with him! We can’t understand most of what he says but we understand everything he signs!!!

Note the absolutely gorgeous weather!  For the record, I wore my first T-shirt of the year on Sunday, February 24th this year … in San Antonio.  I believe San Antonio tied their record high for the day at 91 degrees!  When do you suppose I will be wearing my first T-shirt next year once we become full time residents of Arkansas?!?

WHJ Fam Christmas Card Pic

our Christmas card pic, originally uploaded by billykaren519.

Just your run of the mill “Mother, could you run over to take our photo?” shot! NOT! Stunning shot, Mimi!!!