The McCormack Spot

It only takes a minute

2013-07-24T20:41:00.000-04:00

For multiple projects to occur while I am on the bike trainer. In the span of about 45 minutes, this is what I found.

The boy loves his Legos. And his new Lego journal the Tooth Fairy left him this week.

This is Georgia, our black lab. I'm not really sure why she has a yellow face or a really thick front leg, but he was adamant that it had to be that way.

And this is the model airplane that he tried to put together by himself.

But he told me that he used the bag so he didn't get glue on the table. At least he's conscientious, or terrified of what I would do to him if he messed up the table.

Lesson learned for Mommy - spend less time on the trainer or lock up the art supplies. At least he wasn't glued to the TV. So small victories.

And summer camp is officially on

2013-06-09T13:36:00.001-04:00

And I haven't cried yet. This big guy left for two weeks away with the grandparents (one week with each pair). Please pray for them, because J and I are going to live it (well go to work, sleep, and get projects done you can't do as well with someone asking you 500 questions a minute).

Still loving the snaggle-tooth grin. He's only been gone an hour and I've actually posted two times. Woohoo!

Someone's Growing Up Too Fast

2013-06-09T13:02:00.000-04:00

About two weeks ago, Cooper announced on a Monday morning that his tooth was loose. Are you kidding me, he's only five. How in the heck did this happen already. He did admit to using his teeth to loosen his Legos. Boys will be boys.

So, over the course of the last week, we could see his adult tooth coming in, so the serious work of getting the baby tooth out started. See how crooked it is sitting.

We have been working with for the last several nights to get it out, and finally last night, we had success.

He actually pulled it himself. Surprise for all of us.

The toothless wonder finally was able to put his TarHeel Tooth Fairy pillow to work. He promised me that he believed in the Tooth Fairy before bed last night. And he was happy to get a Star Wars lanyard as his gift. Gotta love a flexible and all-knowing Tooth Fairy.

Dinner improv

2013-05-06T19:47:00.001-04:00

Does anyone else have dinner entertainment like this?

Happy 5th Birthday Dear Cooper

2012-11-08T06:30:00.000-05:00

Dear Cooper,

Where have 5 years gone? It seems like you were just a chubby cheek baby not so long ago. You are one funny but independent (hard-headed kid). I never know what you are going to say or do next, but it is guaranteed to either make me laugh or aggravate me. You never fail on that front. You are smart and give your JK teacher a run for her money, but your afternoon teacher (K) keeps you in line.

You haven't had your checkup yet, so I'm not sure of your height/weight. But it's safe to say you are head taller than all the other 4/5 year olds. You continue to be the gentle giant looking after the smaller kids. I hope that is a role you always keep. You are often still a love bug, which your Dad and I try to remember to take every hug, kiss, and cuddle every chance we get.

I'm going to try to remember to ask you these questions for the next couple of years. I can't say I was surprised at any of the answers, but you often had your funny twist.

20 questions : answered by Cooper 5^th Birthday (November 8, 2012)

1. What is your favorite color? Green
2. What is your favorite toy? Legos
3. What is your favorite fruit? Peaches
4. What is your favorite tv show? Lava Girl and Shark Boy
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? PB & Chocolate (Nutella)
6. What is your favorite outfit? My Jango Fett costume and Army Guy costume
7. What is your favorite game? Baseball and soccer
8. What is your favorite snack? Nilla Wafers with Chocolate (Nutella)
9. What is your favorite animal? Giraffe
10. What is your favorite song? Song to Rosita
11. What is your favorite book? Darth Vader and Son
12. Who is your best friend? Bella, Rogan, and Brodie
13. What is your favorite cereal? Cinnamon Trust Crunch
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play army
15. What is your favorite drink? Apple Juice
16. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? All my animals
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Pancakes and Sausage
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Turkey
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? Army Guy that can fly like an astronaut

Your Dad and I love you very much, and can't wait to see what this next year holds for all of us.

Happy Birthday Cooper!

Wordless Wednesday - Walking a paper dog

2012-10-16T17:57:00.001-04:00

We interrupt this hiatus for ...

2012-10-08T21:53:00.000-04:00

Sorry for being missing for the past little while. The end of the summer and beginning of the school year have been a crazy haze but we are trying to catch up.

Stay tuned for the recent antics.

Go Heels!

2012-10-07T23:00:00.000-04:00

We took Cooper down to Chapel Hill this weekend to see his first football game. And it was J's idea. Don't tell him, but I saw him cheering for the Heels. Maybe one day we will fully convert him to a Southerner.

But the purpose of this trip was to indoctrinate the little man.

He met Ramses.

Got his face painted and ate some pizza in the shade before the game because it was 85 degrees.

Acted goofy in the stands.

He got to see the Victory Bell up close (a UNC/Duke tradition).

More goofiness.

Passed completely out. I was ready for a nap too. Way too much cheering but those Heels beat the Hokies 48-34.

We fed the little guy and then went on the search for the perfect souvenir.

Our second day in Chapel Hill was 30 degrees colder and rainy, but that didn't stop us from hitting some of my favorite landmarks. Fifteen painted cows are spread across campus as a benefit to the Children's Hospital as part of Cow Parade.

Looks like I have a bull-headed child.

Cooper took a Rocky victory lap up the Dean Dome's steps. I can't wait for him to an experience a game here.

And our last stop on campus was a visit to the Old Well.

Love the mischievous guy.

Hopefully this is the first of many drinks for Cooper. A drink from the Well on the first day of class is for good luck throughout the semester. A drink on the graduation day is for luck forever.

And he finally picked his souvenir. We had a great weekend.

Until next time. Go Heels!

The what room?

2012-09-07T18:47:00.001-04:00

I asked Cooper for a few minutes of quiet when I got home from work tonight. He told me okay, "I'll just go to my Lego room." Excuse me, now what has he done?

Then I remembered that I pushed his Lego cart in the back hallway to the attic. He has been back there playing for 20 minutes. I love the Lego room.

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Just another dinner time dance party

2012-08-21T20:34:00.000-04:00

Does this ever happen at your house? Please excuse the chewing and the drama at the end.

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Family Portrait Day

2012-08-11T20:52:00.000-04:00

Just kidding. We love this silly kid.

Wordless Wednesday - A boy lives here

2012-08-01T06:30:00.000-04:00

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We hit another milestone

2012-07-31T21:26:00.001-04:00

And why are these never positive?

Tonight Cooper was playing with his mini Lego figures. He is obsessed with these things, which other than the million pieces, I love his imagination with them. He told me he had to tell me something. When am I going to learn to whip out the video camera when these confessions occur?

He proceeded to ask me if I remembered that little orange hook that fitted on the mini Lego's hand. When I said I did, he then said that he no longer could play with it because it was in his tummy.

Oh, help me now. I managed to have the conversation explaining how it would come out with a straight face. I wish I had a picture of his face. His eyes were as big as saucers. At least he swallowed a soft piece that was no more than 1/2 inch long.

When I asked him how and why this happened, he told me he was using a piece's of J's Camelback tubing and was trying to blow the piece out. Well, that didn't work the way he planned.

I know you are happy there are no pictures for this one. Wish Cooper luck the next day or so.

Always an adventure

2012-07-30T21:36:00.000-04:00

This is the image I saw when looking out the window. He asked to take off his shirt because he was hot. And I thought, let me grab my camera to catch this cute pose. Little did I know that he was singing "I'm sexy and I know it."

I quickly told him that he didn't need to sing that song because the words aren't nice. What do you tell your 4 year old when they are singing inappropriate lyrics? I didn't expect this to happen this quickly.

Then, when I told him to get a shirt so we could go to dinner, he came out with this one on because it matched where we were going. Still so sweet and innocent ... for now.

Wordless Wednesday - Take a break

2012-07-25T06:30:00.000-04:00

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Wordless Wednesday - Ready for anything

2012-07-18T06:30:00.000-04:00

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Wordless Wednesday - Love this guy

2012-07-11T06:30:00.000-04:00

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4th of July - Family Style

2012-07-04T22:18:00.000-04:00

He so wants to be one of the big boys with their toys. Can someone help me here? Please?

Setting up his own version of target practice.

A boy can dream.

Really dreaming now from too much fun.

He recovered in time for some of Grammy's coconut cake that he helped her make.

And it wouldn't be complete without some red, white, and blue marshmallows.

Goofy kid.

We had a busy, low key 4th. Nice way to spend the day.

Wordless Wednesday - Happy 4th

2012-07-04T16:28:00.001-04:00

In honor of the 4th, I bring you a showcase of Cooper's artwork. Happy Birthday America!

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Jill

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Wordless Wednesday - Ride 'em Leroy

2012-06-27T06:30:00.000-04:00

Yes, the monkey's name is Leroy. I'm not sure what the bunny did to deserve this.

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Our little Olympian

2012-06-24T22:31:00.000-04:00

Cooper is prepping for his go at the Olympics. I didn't catch pictures of his first two events, but it suffices to say that he swam and biked well. The running just wasn't what he thought it should be. Please excuse the outfit, J calls these pjs the hot pants outfit. I think they make him look fast, or like he has really long legs.

Excuse the blurriness, but my camera just couldn't keep up.

"Are you sure that was my time?"

Can you feel the emotion?

I have no idea why he posed this way for the last two shots other than he already has a flair for the dramatic. Hope you are enjoying the Olympic Trials as much as we are.

Running the bases

2012-06-23T22:32:00.000-04:00

We spent quite a few evenings this summer cheering for the Squirrels. For this time, J organized our group to sit in a party zone. For our group, there was regular seating and seating with tables, and a little room to stretch.

The kids had a great time eating.

And running the bases after the game. This was Cooper's first time doing this. And I need to work on my action photography, but look at those long legs.

He's a fish

2012-06-20T22:20:00.000-04:00

All it took was three days of swim lessons for Cooper to pick up where he left off last summer.

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Wordless Wednesday - Don't blink

2012-06-20T06:30:00.000-04:00

Or you might be missing some food.

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Summer Garden Camp Artwork

2012-06-15T22:21:00.000-04:00

Cooper's summer camp produced a ton of artwork. I am trying to contain it by taking pictures or scanning so we don't get flooded by the quantity.

This says "Under the sea, I would be an octopus with a scuba diver." Love the eyeballs and ears.