Wow! What a great year! The Cobb’s had a busy year just like everyone else. Our motto is it’s not how busy you are, but what you are busy doing. How we spend our time is very important to us and we try to utilize our time together.
The 2008 sleeping situation; First, Avabelle is sleeping in her own room. Second, we made Anthony his very own blue and red super cool car room, with his own full size bed. Wow any 3-year-old boy would sleep in this room. Not a chance. Next, we painted our room green, and Anthony told us I love “our” green room. I don’t think he’s leaving anytime soon. Finally, we know it’s our fault but hey if you can’t beat them join them, we invested in a king size bed and there’s plenty of room for all us, even for Ava when she wakes up in the middle of the night and joins us .
Gray (a.k.a. Tony) – Is still working for the same company, and still continues to work from home (We still love it and will cry if he ever doesn’t work from home). I think Tony still enjoys it also, but it was weird someone put a lock on the door to keep us out. Luckily I found where the key was, most of the time he doesn’t lock the door anyway, just in case an emergency should arise (ie: Anthony can’t find his Dinoco Lightning McQueen). You never can tell when an emergency will arise. Tony is still traveling back to New Jersey about 4 times a year, the kids and I decided to join him this year in June. They had a great time! It was their first vacation and airplane ride. Nothing like taking a 3 year old and a 1 year-old on a 3 ½ hour plane ride. Actually it wasn’t too bad and the kids did well. Ava screamed when we first got on the plane, and everyone was terrified thinking we were going to sit by them as we were walking down the aisle, but I assured them as soon as she had some milk she would fall asleep, and she did. We had a great time in New Jersey and Tony loved having us there. The kids loved swimming at the hotel, and seeing Dad at night. Dad said it was his best trip out there. He is still remodeling the house and completed the entire upstairs. Whoo! Hooo! Go Daddy! Go! He still plays flag football on Saturdays in the spring and fall. It’s great exercise and when the weather is nice the kids and I venture out to the park to watch him.
Rita (a.k.a. Mrs. Cobb) – Anthony keeps asking me “What is your name at work.” Every time I tell him it’s Mrs. Cobb he giggles. Ahhh….3-year-old humor. I completed my Masters Degree in September. I didn’t pursue an Administration degree I changed to Curriculum and Instruction it was a shorter program which gave me more time with the family. It wasn’t too bad it gave the kids bonding time with dad on Wednesday nights and it went by quickly. I am working part-time this year as a reading specialist and REALLY love it. I miss having my own class but I see the same 7 groups all the time. I don’t have to do report cards or a lot of grading so it’s a perfect mom job. I work Monday, Tuesdays and half day Wednesdays. It’s a great balance for me, I spend most of my time with my kids, but I’m still doing what I’m passionate about.
Anthony (a.k.a. Buster the Dog, Lightning McQueen) – Anthony is really into saying he is different characters from books and movies. We are constantly corrected of his current name. He loves school two days a week where he socializes, and loves swimming in the pool. He stays very busy at school and really enjoys talking non-stop about it on the way home.
Avabelle (a.k.a. Avacakes) – Avacakes loves to sing! She sings the ABC’s, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and The Wheels on the Bus. Most of the time it’s an Ava remix with all of them in one song. We love to hear her little voice and love it when she sings with brother.
Jasmine (a.k.a. the dog) – Jasmine still enjoys chasing the kids and Ava feeding her.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
2009 Christmas Letter
Cobb News 2009
Louis Gray Cobb arrived July 23rd 2009 and we are so grateful for him. He came on Anthony’s birthday, which means Anthony got what he wanted, a baby brother on his birthday. It was adorable Anthony was so excited to share his birthday with his brother, and they will always have that bond.
If anyone is curious, the sleeping arrangements have improved slightly, we still all share one room, but Ava and Anthony have moved off the bed and onto their crib mattresses. Some nights it is chaotic, but I love my family being so close. Secretly I think Tony loves it too, but he would never admit it. Louie is still sleeping with us in the bed. So we have three bedrooms but we all sleep in the one room, the great thing is the other rooms always stay clean. At night we all tell each other goodnight like the Waltons. Good night Ma, good night Pa, good night Anthony, good night Avabelle, good night Louie. But my favorite thing is to listen to the kids say their prayers before they go to sleep. Their voices are so sweet, innocent, and sincere.
Tony (a.k.a. Gray) – Tony is still working from home for M.H.A., he only had to travel back to New Jersey three times this year (yes, I still cry everytime he goes). I am thankful everyday for him being home (especially when he changes Avabelle’s diaper). The kids and I really enjoy having lunch with him everyday, and we really like the summer when he can have a picnic with us outside.
Rita (a.k.a. Mom) – I am staying home this school year to spend time with the kids. It’s super busy everyday, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. I enjoy cuddling, reading books, and putting puzzles together with the kids. I am still working on trying not to smother them, I am starting to get the hint now when they tell me, “mom I can’t breath stop hugging me. “
Anthony (a.k.a. Runk Runk) – He is now four years old and loves to play outside in the snow. He started preschool this year and is liking it very much, he is blossoming into a good hearted young little man. He still loves anything that has to do with cars, and he can entertain himself for hours, as long as sister isn’t in the equation. He is very inquisitive about everything, and has an answer for everything. The other day he said his stomach hurt, I asked why, he said it’s because he’s getting old.
Avabelle (a.k.a Avacakes, Avarella) – She is two and loves to sing, dance, and talk, and talk, and talk. We took a trip to Castle Rock and she talked and sang the entire trip there, and back. I am so sorry to whoever has had to listen to me talk non-stop, and I know there are a lot of you. I understand now what you had to go through with me when I was little(because I’ve changed so much). Ava is just sunshine and very loving, she loves to hug everyone. She is a very happy girl and will tell her brothers, mom, and dad that she loves us sooooo much, or that she loves us tooo much, almost every day.
Louie (a.k.a. bon bon) – Louie is 4 months old and loves to smile and coo. I am truly amazed at how much he smiles. Tony thinks it’s because I don’t ever put him down. I think it’s because Ava and Anthony are always entertaining him. The real reason is probably because we’re all crazy in this family and he’s laughing at all of us.
Jasmine (a.k.a. Roo Roo the dog) – Jasmine is getting old and has arthritis in her hips, but she still gets around and absolutely loves the kids. She is in pain sometimes, but she still has that dog smile when she is with the kids. We all love her dearly especially the kids, Anthony loves to have Jasmine in the same room as him. I think Jasmines favorite kid is Avabelle, because she is the messiest eater.
So with that we would like to wish all of you that made it through our long family letter Happy Holidays, and to those of you who are not still reading this, Happy Holidays to you too! We wish all of you a safe and healthy New Year, and we hope to see you soon.
Hugs, The Cobb Family.
Friday, December 4, 2009
First Week of December
It is the first week of December and we've had a great time watching the kids be excited. Anthony loves all the Christmas lights put up, and everytime Ava passed by Christmas lights she would say there's Christmas lights. I love their energy it makes this time of year so much more enjoyable.
Anthony - Anthony started preschool again. He goes Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. He loves it although he wasn't too happy when I took him to his new room, he said this isn't the same room I used to go to. I told him I know it's because that room is full. He was not happy and the teacher didn't look too happy herself thinking she was going to have to train a kid mid-year. By the time I picked him up he was in a good mood and so was his teacher. She said that he just fell back in and remembered a lot. I told her that he was only in school for two weeks she was shocked because of how far along he seemed. I really liked this teacher and thought it was a good fit for Anthony. The next day she tried to really make a big deal about him when he entered the classroom but she didn't have to because he took off his coat, hugged his sister, and went and sat down. Picking him up is great because he tells me so much about what he learned. I love it!
Avabelle - Ava started pre pre-school, it's only on Monday's for a hour and a half. The teacher got nervous thinking she wouldn't want to stay but she handed her teacher her coat and ran off to play. The teacher told me I think she's going to be fine. I aggreed and left. She would go everyday if she could. She loved it there and her teacher loved her so it was a great fit. The next day we went to her dance class and she's doing great. I can't wait until the big recital on December 18th.
Louie - Louie is at an awkward stage where he wants to move but physically he can't so he get's frustrated. His happiest times seem to be in my arms with his brother and his sister in his face. He loves them dearly.
Tony and I - I am so amazed at how Tony always put's his family first. There isn't anything he wouldn't do for us. He loves all of us dearly. I have the most respect for him as a husband, father, and human being. I still love to flirt with him and still find him the most attractive guy I've ever seen. My boys favor their father and I hope they are as amazing as he is one day. I am amazed at how passionate I am about him after 17 years. He has shaped me into who I am today and I don't know what kind of person I would have become without him. I am the luckiest girl in the world to have him.
Anthony - Anthony started preschool again. He goes Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. He loves it although he wasn't too happy when I took him to his new room, he said this isn't the same room I used to go to. I told him I know it's because that room is full. He was not happy and the teacher didn't look too happy herself thinking she was going to have to train a kid mid-year. By the time I picked him up he was in a good mood and so was his teacher. She said that he just fell back in and remembered a lot. I told her that he was only in school for two weeks she was shocked because of how far along he seemed. I really liked this teacher and thought it was a good fit for Anthony. The next day she tried to really make a big deal about him when he entered the classroom but she didn't have to because he took off his coat, hugged his sister, and went and sat down. Picking him up is great because he tells me so much about what he learned. I love it!
Avabelle - Ava started pre pre-school, it's only on Monday's for a hour and a half. The teacher got nervous thinking she wouldn't want to stay but she handed her teacher her coat and ran off to play. The teacher told me I think she's going to be fine. I aggreed and left. She would go everyday if she could. She loved it there and her teacher loved her so it was a great fit. The next day we went to her dance class and she's doing great. I can't wait until the big recital on December 18th.
Louie - Louie is at an awkward stage where he wants to move but physically he can't so he get's frustrated. His happiest times seem to be in my arms with his brother and his sister in his face. He loves them dearly.
Tony and I - I am so amazed at how Tony always put's his family first. There isn't anything he wouldn't do for us. He loves all of us dearly. I have the most respect for him as a husband, father, and human being. I still love to flirt with him and still find him the most attractive guy I've ever seen. My boys favor their father and I hope they are as amazing as he is one day. I am amazed at how passionate I am about him after 17 years. He has shaped me into who I am today and I don't know what kind of person I would have become without him. I am the luckiest girl in the world to have him.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
