http://www.malvolio.net/blog Life and times of the J Man. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:10:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If only we made money on product endorsements.... http://www.malvolio.net/blog/2012/02/01/endorsement-deal/ We had a fun Saturday as a family staying at home this weekend.  The kids literally stayed in their pj's the entire day.  Including when we went outside to play in the snow. Jonah made snow angels, Elliott threw snow at us and Bianca had a great time running in the ... http://www.malvolio.net/blog/2012/01/23/first-real-snowfall/ This is the point we're at with E lately:  Wakes up at 5am and cries for Mama.  I get him around 5:30 and bring him to bed with me where he is content for about 10 minutes.  I wrestle for him for another 10 while he asks for Daddy then ... http://www.malvolio.net/blog/2012/01/12/and-the-day-begins/ Elliott is talking a lot now.  It's not always what we want to here but it's nice that he can communicate.  Here are some of his favorite phrases: "I want Mama!" "Not me!" or similar "And me!" "Let's go!" "I want more." "Naked paaarty!" I need to get it recorded but it's cute to note that ... http://www.malvolio.net/blog/2012/01/11/elliotts-favorite-phrases/ Just as Elliott learned to kiss overnight it seems Jonah has gone from pure scribbles to drawing actual recognizable forms over night.  We've always encouraged art and creative projects but until now he's dabbled in it a bit but has been more into developing his physical skills vs his artistic ... http://www.malvolio.net/blog/2011/12/29/a-budding-artist/ Hanukkah and Christmas shared a weekend this year so needless to say we're still digging out from all the new toys.  Below are some photos of Hanukkah at Nana & Papa's house on Christmas Eve.  Highlights were the ride-on Thomas train for Elliott and the pirate ship for Jonah.  Julie ... http://www.malvolio.net/blog/2011/12/28/holidays-2011/ I woke up yesterday morning to the best holiday gift of all.  A real kiss from Elliott!  I ask him for a kiss every morning but usually that means he leans in to MY mouth with his cheek or forehead.  Yesterday at 6am on the walk from his room to ... http://www.malvolio.net/blog/2011/12/27/morning-kisses/ Some new photos of Jonah's current obsession with everything involving swords, light sabers or those who them. http://www.malvolio.net/blog/2011/12/22/king-of-swords/ Hello Family and Friends! Our biggest news for 2011 is that we moved to a new home.  Not only a home, but a house this time!  It’s big enough to give each boy their own room and also leave space for an office for Chris and me.  Plus there’s a family ... http://www.malvolio.net/blog/2011/12/18/holiday-letter-2011/ As of October sometime we're officially home owners, not only owners of a condo, but a true house now. For those who don't already have it, our new address is: 8050 Lowell Av, Skokie, IL 60076.  The landscaping has been updated but here's a photo of the new house.  http://www.malvolio.net/blog/2011/12/16/new-house/