What's been going on!

We have been up to so much since the last time I posted any pictures! We have been busy doing lots of fun activities with Zachary, and always keeping him busy with fun events.

The biggest thing we did? We took Zachary to the B&O train museum. Zachary is IN LOVE with trains (if you couldn't tell from his Christmas gifts!)

We were very impressed with what they had to offer. It was a cold yucky day, so not much time was spent outside. However, they did have a real train ride for us to ride which Zachary thought was so neat!

When inside, Zachary ran all around looking at the big trains! In fact, he talked about them for days after. Even now he likes to ask when we are going to see the big choo choo trains.

Jason was even surprised at how much he enjoyed it too! We were lucky enough to get free passes from a little girls mom in his gymboree class. Otherwise, I don't know if we would have ever thought of going!

Next up, SNOW! Of course this occurred while Jason was out of town - so needless to say, I was shoveling a foot of snow all by myself! Great snowman snow though. I cant even remember the last time I made a snowman.

I had read in my parents magazine how to make colored water to put in the snow - and Zachary loved it. He was spraying it all over the place. Unfortunate for me, the red water made it all over my pants!

After the snowman was built, we decided to blow bubbles - really cool since they don't pop right away!

Next, came our last gymboree class with Mrs. Sue. It really was a sad day. Since I started my new job, we had to move to the Saturday class with a new teacher. Mrs. Sue shed a tear as she told me that Zachary truly was one of her favorite kids that she has ever had. We had been with her since he started his classes at 6 months old. He truly had a connection with her.

Now tonight - that was night to remember! If you would have told me a couple months ago that my 2 year old would be on roller skates - I would have laughed in your face! I (along with everyone else around) could not believe how well he did! He never really fell, and skated all over the place! He didn't want to stop!

We started with him on the carpet, but he was ready for the real thing. We started by holding his hand, and he wanted nothing to do with that. He let go and took off (as fast as he actually could!)

We skated next to him, and then eventually he was on his own, skating away. I truly was shocked. We were there for a birthday party, otherwise, I don't know if I would have ever thought to have taken him.

Little girls were all over him. On three separate occasions, little girls came right up to him and held his hand as they skated around. It was ADORABLE!

So all and all, we have been busy. We have another birthday party next weekend, so I am sure I will be filling everyone in on that next!

Late with the times

Yes, I have neglected my 'blog' duties - but so much has been going on that it has been hard to keep up with the world around me!
I usually use this blog as an opportunity to talk about what is going on in Zachary's life - and I will get to that. However, I think I need to take the time to talk about how excited I am with the changes that is happening in our families lives. In the beginning of December, Jason took on a new job with STX, putter division. He is in LOVE with his new opportunity and has not even thought of looking back. He works Monday-Friday and is off weekends. Once in a while a trip takes him away on the weekend, but so far it has been worth it. Now, onto even more exciting news - I got a new job! I start next week, and although I should be working on getting everything finalized here at work - I'm writing on the Internet! I will put in a year at the customer service position at The Oxford Club, and then move into my own niche in the company. I am so excited and thrilled! I will also have off weekends, holidays, and be able to take a vacation whenever I want. When they told me I would have a lunch break, I screamed with excitement - I don't even know what that is at my job now. I eat as I work, while answering the phone, scoring a tournament, or sitting behind the front desk. I am however very sad to leave. I would have been at Chestnut Ridge for 8 years come March. And, I am going to lose all my golfing opportunities, free clubs and balls. Hopefully the future will be kind to Jason and I and allow us to join a country club! If I decided to stay at CRCC, Jason and I were going to try and have another baby - that has now been pushed back a bit so I can start my new job. That is one thing that made this decision so hard.
As for Zachary, I am ready to get him on a schedule. Up at the same time everyday, and falling asleep before 9:30 (even though he goes to bed at 8!) Right now, he sleeps till he either wakes, or when I wake him. There is no consistency in his life, and I hate it.
I am also happy to report that I am amazed everyday as I watch him grow and learn. He can count to 15 (missing a number here and there or repeating them), and knows all his shapes - from a circle to a trapezoid (thanks to Jason!). It amazes me as I think back that this time 3 years ago, I was pregnant. 3 years! Amazing how fast time has flown by. I want to have another baby, but don't want to take away from all of the 'firsts' and great experiences that I am sharing with Zachary. Being an only child, I know that I want Zachary to have a brother or sister though. I know my parents were unable to have more than me - guess I'm just special like that! Something I always missed out on though, and I know that is one first Zachary will be ready to experience.
On that note, I will do a better job keeping everyone updated!