We've Moved

So much has happened since my last post. There's too much to go through, but the biggest things are I moved in to a big, new house and I have a baby brother named Cooper. Needless to say, it's too much now for a 2-year-old to maintain this blog, so I've created my own FaceBook account for me and my brother. If you've got love for Jack, please add me as a friend.

Do These Shoes Make My Butt Look Big?

I love shoes and when I say I love shoes, I mean I love shoes. We're taking a Carrie Bradshaw-like relationship with footwear. I dig my sneakers and my Crocs (I've got three pairs) and I even like to wear socks on my hands. One of the only words I can say at this point is shoes, though it sounds a little more like "choose," but whatever. It this shoe fetish unnatural? Maybe. Unsavory? Not to this toddler.

But as much as I love my own shoes, I love other people's shoes a little bit more. When my Mommy, Daddy or any one who comes over leaves their kicks unattended, I'm all over them. My Daddy just so happened to take his running shoes off and, you guessed it, I pounced.

I think they look good, though they do make getting around a little tricky. What do you think?

P.S.: The popped collar was not my idea, just for the record as it may come up during future dealings with a shrink.

Stuffing Brother's Pooch

So if I haven't filled you in, I'm having a little brother. Mommy and Daddy went to the doctor to find out who was living in Mommy's tummy and the first thing they saw was some boy parts, so that means I'm having a brother, let's call him Cooper.

Mommy and Daddy recorded my brother's heartbeat and as soon as they got home we went to Build-A-Bear to make brother a dog. Grammy went with us because she came down from Ohio to watch me while my parents were at the doctors. I have one named Marley from before I was born so I helped stuff a doggy for Cooper named Duke and I even got to put a little heart inside of him. He's pretty awesome. If I had to grade out the level of stuffing inside of him, I'd say it ranks somewhere between perfection and awesomeness.

Jack's Movie Reviews: Toy Story 1 and 2

I'm no professional movie reviewer. I'll leave that up to the likes of Gene Shalit and Roger Ebert. But I do know a good flick when I see one, especially when I see it 35 times in one week and I'm here to tell you that if you haven't seen Toy Story and Toy Story 2 you should walk, nay run, to your local video retailer and grab the set.

We're talking Woody, we're talking Rex, we're talking Mr. Potato Head and most importantly, we're talking Buzz Lightyear. My speaking isn't up to the same level as my typing, so currently I refer to Buzz as Bobos. Not quite sure why it comes out like that, but I know what I'm trying to say. It's a touching set of movies about what it means to love and what it means to cherish the things you have in your life. I've got a blanket, a box of toys and mommy and daddy. Oh, and apparently a little brother on the way.

Anyway, I'm now fairly certain that all my toys come to life when I go to sleep. It's funny, the two movies that my parents typically have me watch include possesed toys and monsters living in my closet (Monsters, Inc.). At least I know a jumping off point when I go to see a shrink when I'm in my 30s.

I feel compelled to give my review of the two Toy Story flicks and we'll do it by the amount of time I yell Bobos at the screen while it's on so Toy Story 1 gets an 18 and Toy Story 2 earns a 22.

When It Comes To Donuts, I'm Glazed Over

So Mom and Dad took me to Dunkin' Donuts and I have to say it, I'm hooked on their glazed goodness.

It's in the way the sugar touches my lips. It's in the way I can't help but get the glaze all over my face. If eating donuts is wrong, I don't want to be right.

Thinking I couldn't handle an entire donut, Dad bought me donut holes. Not a fan. When will this guy realize I'm a man, baby? I am going to be a big brother, after all.

Missing But Found

Ok, so I have been out of commission for a while but I am back with a monthly review...here's the break down.
Mom and Dad have decided to maintain their Georgia peachness and continue my life as a southern boy, drinking sweet tea and wearing seer suckers. They put our house on the market and are looking for a new nest for us and the soon to be new baby-don't get me started on that yet. So, that is the home front news.

The new baby-they keep saying new baby but what does that mean? I want a puppy! They tell me that Friday is when I will know if I am having a brother or sister-but what does that mean for me and my future?

I have been sick with ear infections, a bad cough, mild dehydration, and you know the river in the pants. All in all, not a good situation for any of us. Mom and Dad didn't get much sleep and I was uncomfortable but I think we are in the clear now-it has been a few weeks since we were all healthy and well. I woke with a stuffy nose and a new cough so I don't know what is wrong with me!

On a different note-I LOVE, let me say it again ,LOVE Toy Story and Toy Story 2! Buzz and Woody are my favs and I can't get enough. I watch them on repeat in the house and if we go anywhere I throw a fit to get my portable DVD player for the car and watch them in the car. Move over Bob (Spongebob) there is a new sheriff in town named Woody! I got my Woody when we went to Disney World in February and now I just can't get enough. I heard my Mom say I just might have a Buzz and Woody birthday party-that would be awesome!

I am getting more independent and want to do my own thing. I like to start the DVD player, brush my teeth, I like to pick my snacks out, I like to pick my shoes to wear, and I still like to throw things and fits when I don't get my way. Only about a month til my birthday-bring on the 2's.

My 1st Snow

Well, last weekend it snowed here. Can you believe it-first day of March and snow. Today, a week later, it was close to 80. I guess we can blame el nino or global warming-I still don't know what all that means. Just thought you would like to see me in snow action. It was a little cold after a few minutes my Mom made me come in then she put snow in a bowl and let me play in the kitchen. It was a fun time!

Back from a little R & R with my Momma and Dada

We took what is now becoming our annual trip to Florida in February. We drove down to Orlando on Monday to stay at Nikki's house. I was really good in the car, I watched movies-especially SpongeBob over and over. We got down there and my Dada's friend Josh Wymer came over to Nikki's for a visit and I had fun. Nikki has a bird named Desmond and when he would squawk I would scream like him and we talked like that for a while.

Then, the next day we woke up and went to see the mouse-not just any mouse but-MICKEY MOUSE! I met Pinocchio, Mickey, and Minnie. I rode Pirates and Winnie the Pooh. I played in Mickey's house, Minnie's house, and two play yards. One was in Pooh's place and I saw Pooh and Tigger but didn't meet them. After the Pooh ride I saw a Tigger animal and I walked up to him and said "Raarrr" so my parents bought it for me and he is good to snuggle with. Then it was off to Frontier land for a little nap and Paco's Bills-oh wait, they were closed for renovations and boy was my Mom mad. She said the only reason she goes to Disney is for the Paco's Bills but I know that's not true. So, I ate some cheeseburger with her while my Dada waited in a line for 20 minutes for something similar to the Paco's Bill wrap she loves and he ate that. We also got to eat popcorn, Mickey ice cream ears, and Mickey crispy ears. While I was taking my second cat nap my Momma and Dada went and surprised me with a Cars t-shirt and a Woody doll from Toy Story. He and I watched his movies in the car on the way home from Florida. Then we met Josh after Disney for dinner. Needless to say it was a late night.

On Wednesday we traveled over to Nikki's parents house on the Gulf side. They have a doggie named Tinkerbell and she was so much fun to play with. I wonder why we can't get a dog? My Momma asked me if I wanted a baby sister, a baby brother, or a dog-I want the dog! Anyway, we went to the beach and I L.O.V.E. the sand! I played with the shovels and flung sand in the air, down my Mom's suit, in my mouth-everywhere. We saw a lot of crazy birds there too-they wanted to eat the pretzels really bad. We stayed at Nikki's parents house for one night and it was time to get back in the car to come home to my bed.
I had a lot of fun with my parents this week. It was really nice to see Nikki, her parents, and Josh. Now, its back to reality-eating balanced meals, taking baths, and going to bed on time. Thank you Florida! see you in a year.

You can view pictures of my trip at
http://jackmccartney.shutterfly.com
or go to the top of this page and on the left hand side it says Jack's Must hit sites and under that click on my personal photos and it will take you to a new page with my FL pictures...enjoy!

Keepin Up with my Cousins

I don't know if you knew my cousins came for a visit last weekend but they did and boy did we have FUN! We played at my house with my toys, we jumped on Brian and Melissa's air mattress (they let us borrow it), and we went to the park to play. My Momma and Jamasen baked some good chocolate chip cookies and they were yummy, especially with milk. My Aunt Jes let me play with her Blackberry (haha Dada-he doesn't let me play with his phone anymore because I slobbered on his old one and shorted out the keypad, sorry dad). I had so much fun having My Uncle Brian, Aunt Jes, Xander, and Jamasen to my house. I can't wait to visit again. Until then, I can watch this video of us having fun jumping on the bed (or air mattress, thanks again Brian and Melissa)

Happy Valentine's Day!

I wanted to write to tell everyone that I love a Happy Valentine's Day! I don't know how many years old I will be when my Momma stops taking my picture as cupid but I don't care because I did like the feeling of the feathers on my skin. Anyway, love you!

Bothered By Daddy's Beard

My Daddy says all daddies have, at one point or another, sported a beard. So he decided it was time for him to become a real daddy and see what it would look like on him.

If I may voice my opinion on the subject, I have to say I'm not a fan. First of all when he gives me kisses it irritates my face. When he blows on my tummy it irritates my belly. And it just irritates Mommy.

I've taken it upon myself to protest this hairy mess, as you can see by my hiding with my blanket and pulling my hood up so he can't get to me. Mommy has also undertaken her own protest and said that she wants nothing for her birthday but for him to shave it off. Her birthday is only a day away, so we'll see who wins: Mommy's only birthday wish or the scraggly growth on my Daddy's face. Stay tuned and I'll let you know who wins.


Update: Mommy won. Dad's face is now as smooth as well, my behind.

I Too, Am A Dreamer

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and I'm so excited because my mommy and daddy were both home to hang out with me.

Daddy said that MLK believed in a day where people would be seen for who they are and not the color of their skin. That must be why SpongeBob, who is yellow, has a TV show.

Dr. King hoped race would no longer be an issue in our society, and I completely agree. In fact, you can see that I don't even have a problem with different species. Here I am with Linny, who is a Wonder Pet and just so happens to be a member of Genus Cavia (a guinea pig for those of you scoring at home).

Anyway, I'm working on a couple teeth so this has been anything but a holiday in my house. But at least my mommy and daddy get to experience the joy that is parenthood together on this day. That is my dream.

Here's the Low Down

So, I mentioned giving my Moma and Dada a run for their money so let me tell you more. I like to throw things,really, I love it! I throw food, toys, forks, and anything else I can get my hands on. But it's not like it's all the time-just when I am in my mood.

I know when I want something-I want it now! Don't tell me NO! I don't want to hear it and if you tell me no I might hit you in frustration-I may even slap your face.

I whine or I will pull on your leg until you pick me up. I will take you by the finger to what I want and usually I can't have it-like the Wii remotes, the t.v. remote, my Dada's new cell phone (I think my chewing on the last one shorted out the keypad).

I am going through a food phase. All I want to eat are pretzels, crackers, and sometimes chicken or cheerios. I still love the white stuff to drink, now I squeeze my hand a few times to tell my parents I want the wholesome good stuff (they call it sign language) and they clap and smile at me like I am the smartest thing on the planet.

I'm still working the ladies with my charm. If I flash a smile, wave, or blow a kiss it melts them-especially if I do all three. So many ladies talk to me at the grocery or the mall- you'd think I was a celebrity. I giggle and laugh and play games a lot more now. I like to "sneak on" my my Moma and Dada but I am not very good at it because I start laughing before I get to them and I give myself away. I like to give high fives now and I wind up my arm for some power when I hit hands. I like to look at books and play with my toys. I love watching the Noggin channel and Spongebob. I have it good, I'm living the dream.

Happy New Year!

OK peeps, I have been MIA but with the big man coming to town, and traveling, and spending so much time with so many people - well, let's just say I've been busy! But, I am back and I am getting into my New Year's groove so let's recap:

I had such a fun Christmas! I left Hotlanta to go to Big Daddy and Grammie's house. My Uncle T-Tom was there and we had so much fun playing, and screaming, and eating. Did you know Santa found me there! I got a lego elephant set and a guitar and some books that make noise! After we left Grammie and Big Daddy's we went to see my cousins Xander and Jamasen, and my Aunt Jes and Uncle Brian. I was soooo excited to see them and we played in their toy room -my Nana was there, too. We got to their house on Christmas Eve and my Mommy gave Xan, J, and me matching Lightning McQueen p.j.'s- we looked so cool for Santa! We did the traditional gingerbread cookies and this year added a gingerbread house. Then it was off to bed so the big man could come down the chimney and guess what? He did!

I tore into my presents to find a drum, paint brushes, watercolors, and more. I must have been good this year despite what my Mommy and Daddy tell me (bad boy! they say-yeah right-did you talk to Santa). My great Mamau and Papau come over and then my Papau showed up. Santa brought me more-haha Moma and Dada. Santa must know how much I like trucks because I got 3 big trucks. I also got a tricycle, a little people village (not to be confused with the village people)-my Moma and Dada say that the truck drivers for the 3 big trucks look like the Village People. We had such a fun day but as all good things it came to an end.

We finished the trip at Papau Jobes. He taught me patty cake with my feet and gosh it was funny- I laughed every time. We went to a Pacers game and that was fun. My Dada bought me a jersey with my name on the back and the number 1. I love beating the thunder sticks on whatever I want to-but it gets me in trouble sometimes. While we were in the area we went to visit my Mimi, and went to Nana's and G-pa Willie's house for a little more time together. Then it was time to come home to my crib. No more pack-n-play, no more toys out of a suitcase, and no more staying up late!

We had a great trip and I was so happy to see everyone. I was excited to be home with all of my new and old toys. Just when I thought it was back to just Mom and Dad guess who showed up? Grammie and Big Daddy! They came down to hang out while Dada went to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Plus they brought down our presents from thier house. While Dada was gone we went to dinner, lunch, shopping, we played, read books, we had a blast! But when Dada came back Grammie and Big Daddy left to go home and since they left it has just been Moma and Dada-but I am starting to give them a run for their money. I tell you more later, now it's time for dinner.