We've Been 2nd Class Citizens for Some Time...

We went to breakfast after church this morning with our friends Dustin and Elizabeth. They noticed that we got "rolled eyes" and whispers as soon as we sat down with our two boys. I guess we are so used to it, we don't even notice it anymore. Its not that Brady and Cameron were disruptive in the restaurant...in fact they were quite good. But, this is not uncommon. It happens almost every time we are seated in a restaurant, and it has been going on ever since we started going out with both boys. It is not uncommon for us to be seated in a corner, which I don't mind...as long as there are other families in the same section.

People can be down-right rude. Two weeks ago at Texas Roadhouse, a middle aged-couple were seated right next to us (Cameron was asleep and Brady was quietly playing with the crayons). The woman looked right at our table and said to the waitress, "Can you put us somewhere else where it will be a little more peaceful?" Yesterday at the supermarket, Cameron was having a rare crying moment because he was trying to fall asleep. I had stopped to rock his carrier and get the bottle. A young couple walked by and looked at Cameron, started to shake their head, and as they walked by me, they said to their one-year old.."Good thing you don't act like that little boy." I wanted to go over and punch them in the face.

To all you people who pass judgement...get a life! My kids are EXTREMELY well behaved. I can take them just about anywhere and they are very polite. If for some reason they are not having a good day and start to become disruptive, I would leave. I am NOT one of "those" parents who lets them ruin a meal for everyone else in the room.

I HATE people who have no clue.

A Great Easter!

Easter 2008 was a success! We had Erica's Family over for a late lunch. Everyone pitched in so we didn't have to do it all which was very nice! It was a nice relaxing day. the kids played the adults talked! All in all a fun day!

The Easter Bunny Came to Town!

Oh Brady.........No!

It would appear that Brady is officially potty trained. At this point, he is able to tell us when he needs to use the bathroom to do his "business." Now we just have to get him to use less toilet paper! We still have him wear a pull-up at naptime and bedtime, although it is rare for him to wake up from his nap wet.

Nice job Brady! Erica and I are thrilled that we don't have to buy diapers anymore for him...although we still have Cameron's to buy.

The many faces of Cameron

Cameron has been eating solid food for about a month now, here are some pictures of him enjoying his squash!

Hippity hoppity Easter's on its way!

On Friday I only have one daycare child so, although it is a tight squeeze I can fit all three kids in the car and we go to play gym in hampstead. This week the Easter bunny was there. I didn't think that Brady would sit on his lap but to my surprise he did. Twice no less. Cameron had no problem with it, he really liked how soft Mr. Easter bunny was.

Tubby Time!

It amazes us because it seems like just yesterday, Brday was taking baths in the kitchen sink. Now it is Cameron's turn. (In case you were wondering, Brady is the shot with the rubber duckie, taken in March of 2006).

The Boys

They are starting to play well together...

Family Update March 2008, by the Stack Boys

Mama and Dada asked us to write the family update for the blog. Here's what's happening in our family right now:

Dada is just finishing his school vacation. He used the time to finish up the bathroom, and he also moved his computer from the basement into the closet upstairs (to give us more room to play). Mama went for a job interview at Imajine That in Lawrence. If all goes well, she will be teaching some group classes at night for special needs children and their families, and she will be a preschool teacher for their new integrated preschool in Haverhill next fall. Brady is still working on his potty training, which has its ups and downs. Finally, Cameron is fighting off another bronculitis attack, complete with coughing and wheezing. Cam has learned to roll over and is getting quite good at using two hands to play with toys. Next stop for him: sitting up!

That's all for now. Talk to you soon,

Brady & Cameron

Welcome to the Jungle!

In order to make the playroom a little safer and kid-friendly, we dressed up the columns by turning them into jungle trees with some brown carpet and ivy garland. We might actually turn the entire basement into a jungle theme at some point.