Sunday, March 28, 2010
Caleb
Earlier this weekend I got lectured by my oldest that I take too many pictures of Andrew and Madeleine and not enough of the older three. I tried to explain that was because I am with them all day and we do things other than sit at home and that the older three don't like to take time out of what they are doing to allow me to take pictures, even when I ask. So, today I made a point of asking all three of them if I could get pictures of them. Bryce gave me a flat-out "no", Isaac allowed a few and Caleb let me get several. So this post is for Caleb:
Friday, March 26, 2010
Disappointed Mom!
I am SOOOOOO disappointed in my three oldest boys tonight! Our resident Mama bird that has been taking turns with Daddy bird sitting on the nest was SCREAMING when I walked outside. I noticed her eggs from the driveway, which up to now you had to be at the flowerbed before you saw them. I walked over and she stood over her nest squawking and acting like she had her broken wing, but not running away.
Before I even got to the nest boys started blaming everyone else for whatever (I didn't know what had happened at the time). One of the boys (or three of the boys) messed with the eggs. Not only did they touch them, they broke two eggs. Mama wasn't going away from her nest because she was so upset!
It doesn't matter who did what, they all three have heard the speech over and over about not going over there at all right now. They all three were there when whoever did whatever and they did not stop the wrong-doer. Nor, did they come let their parents know what the wrong-doer was doing.
Whether we were animal people or not (which obviously with our zoo - we are), this is basic disrespect. They knew if they touched her eggs she would no longer take care of them. They knew better. That bird had never messed with them at all. She simply sits on her nest, under the rose bush in the flowerbed they are NOT supposed to be in.
They made SO many wrong choices in a matter of minutes - ALL THREE OF THEM!
Before I even got to the nest boys started blaming everyone else for whatever (I didn't know what had happened at the time). One of the boys (or three of the boys) messed with the eggs. Not only did they touch them, they broke two eggs. Mama wasn't going away from her nest because she was so upset!
It doesn't matter who did what, they all three have heard the speech over and over about not going over there at all right now. They all three were there when whoever did whatever and they did not stop the wrong-doer. Nor, did they come let their parents know what the wrong-doer was doing.
Whether we were animal people or not (which obviously with our zoo - we are), this is basic disrespect. They knew if they touched her eggs she would no longer take care of them. They knew better. That bird had never messed with them at all. She simply sits on her nest, under the rose bush in the flowerbed they are NOT supposed to be in.
They made SO many wrong choices in a matter of minutes - ALL THREE OF THEM!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Toy Story Glory
OH MY FINITY OH MY YAWN!
According to Andrew, that is what Buzz Lightyear says.
He saw a commercial saying it was coming out and we have been counting down! Yesterday was the glorious day it finally came out on DVD, so we have two copies of each (they only came in a set with a blu ray copy and a regular copy - that means one for inside and one for the car). Now he is asking over and over when he can see Toy Story 3 (which doesn't come out until June 18). This is the first movie he has ever been so crazy about!!
I think we have already watched it too much because he is running around saying it over and over!
According to Andrew, that is what Buzz Lightyear says.
He saw a commercial saying it was coming out and we have been counting down! Yesterday was the glorious day it finally came out on DVD, so we have two copies of each (they only came in a set with a blu ray copy and a regular copy - that means one for inside and one for the car). Now he is asking over and over when he can see Toy Story 3 (which doesn't come out until June 18). This is the first movie he has ever been so crazy about!!
I think we have already watched it too much because he is running around saying it over and over!
Someone Needs a Haircut!
We actually took him last Friday to the salon I get my hair done at (Daddy usually cuts their hair). He does so great getting his hair cut. He sits still and does what he is told! His older brothers still don't do that good!
Another Tooth Fairy Visit
I am glad they are coming in as quickly as they are coming out. Otherwise he would have to eat Mady's food!
JUST Momma
I went to the garage this morning to get some milk. When I came in the dog barked. Andrew came running out yelling "DADDY!!!"
When he saw me his cubby cheeks fell and his face dropped to the floor. As he slowly turned back down the hall I heard "Oh, it's just Momma."
I am now JUST Momma and disappoint my almost three year old :(
When he saw me his cubby cheeks fell and his face dropped to the floor. As he slowly turned back down the hall I heard "Oh, it's just Momma."
I am now JUST Momma and disappoint my almost three year old :(
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Bad Mom
Last night Bryce told me he wished he had a better Mom.
Comments like these sting, but I try not to let it get to me.
The funny thing of it though, was how fast Caleb and Isaac's heads shot to him and the look of horror they had on their face.
See, Caleb learned the hard way what happens when you say things like this to me. I don't see why, if someone hates me (Caleb said "I hate you" to me before) or doesn't want to be around me, they should be forced to be near me or why I should do anything for them.
So, last night, just minutes after saying this to me, I was talking to Andrew about what he wanted to do for his birthday. Bryce chimes in with what HE wants for HIS birthday. I turned to Bryce and said "I am sorry. Bad Moms do not care about their children's birthdays, what they want or how they want to celebrate."
Oh, and did I mention that the Tooth Fairy was supposed to make ANOTHER appearance last night?
She somehow missed this house. Hmmmm?
Comments like these sting, but I try not to let it get to me.
The funny thing of it though, was how fast Caleb and Isaac's heads shot to him and the look of horror they had on their face.
See, Caleb learned the hard way what happens when you say things like this to me. I don't see why, if someone hates me (Caleb said "I hate you" to me before) or doesn't want to be around me, they should be forced to be near me or why I should do anything for them.
So, last night, just minutes after saying this to me, I was talking to Andrew about what he wanted to do for his birthday. Bryce chimes in with what HE wants for HIS birthday. I turned to Bryce and said "I am sorry. Bad Moms do not care about their children's birthdays, what they want or how they want to celebrate."
Oh, and did I mention that the Tooth Fairy was supposed to make ANOTHER appearance last night?
She somehow missed this house. Hmmmm?
Five Steps Closer to Losing My Mind
(What I have left of it anyway)
Mady took five steps this past weekend, by herself. She stood up in the middle of the room and went at it, until she saw something "sparkly" (whether it is sparkly or not, if she sees it and wants it she goes after it like it sparkles) and quickly dropped to her knees to crawl.
After all, crawling is still the quickest way around!
Mady took five steps this past weekend, by herself. She stood up in the middle of the room and went at it, until she saw something "sparkly" (whether it is sparkly or not, if she sees it and wants it she goes after it like it sparkles) and quickly dropped to her knees to crawl.
After all, crawling is still the quickest way around!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Flash Forward
I just had a scary flash forward. Madeleine had gotten quiet, there was no chattering, no rustling of whatever she was getting in to at the moment. Unfortunately, in this house, silence never means anything good! So, I started looking around to see what she had gotten in to.
The second she saw my eyes lock on to her, she threw her legs out in front of her and her whole body stiffened (this is what she does when she gets mad). Then she started screaming the loudest, girliest, don't-you-dare-even-think-about-taking-the-loot-I-found scream (which she also always does when she gets mad or knows she has been caught) She had my wallet in one hand and my ipod at her ear in the other hand (she was getting into the diaper bag).
I just sat there for a minute. I was stuck. I was seeing her as a 16 year old....the only thing missing was the keys!!
Then, as I walked towards her, she turned up the screams. As I got to her she sat holding onto the wallet like she was holding on to the edge of a cliff trying not to fall over. The ipod was still at her ear, but she was pushing it against her face so hard that her face and ear was red! Tears started flowing, until I showed her another shiny object.
Love the out of sight out of mind stage!! I am going to enjoy it while I can, because all too soon she will not forget about wanting money or a phone (or keys or a boy or all of the other things that girls want)!
The second she saw my eyes lock on to her, she threw her legs out in front of her and her whole body stiffened (this is what she does when she gets mad). Then she started screaming the loudest, girliest, don't-you-dare-even-think-about-taking-the-loot-I-found scream (which she also always does when she gets mad or knows she has been caught) She had my wallet in one hand and my ipod at her ear in the other hand (she was getting into the diaper bag).
I just sat there for a minute. I was stuck. I was seeing her as a 16 year old....the only thing missing was the keys!!
Then, as I walked towards her, she turned up the screams. As I got to her she sat holding onto the wallet like she was holding on to the edge of a cliff trying not to fall over. The ipod was still at her ear, but she was pushing it against her face so hard that her face and ear was red! Tears started flowing, until I showed her another shiny object.
Love the out of sight out of mind stage!! I am going to enjoy it while I can, because all too soon she will not forget about wanting money or a phone (or keys or a boy or all of the other things that girls want)!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The Not-So-Smart Mama
Paul was putting out some weed and feed last week. He got to the flower bed at the end of our driveway and a bird started going crazy. After looking for a few minutes, he found that this bird had made a nest in our flowerbed. She had one speckled egg there.
I don't know if she had sent Daddy Bird to look for the perfect nesting location or if she just decided on a whim that it was a great place to make a nest, but someone did NOT do their research! Somehow the fact that FIVE kids (FOUR boys) and THREE dogs live at that flowerbed! And, the four boys, they LOVE to dig through that flowerbed in search of bugs.
Over the course of the week I have kind of kept my eye out of the bird and her nest. I told the boys that they could not play over there and that if they were to touch the egg the baby bird would die because the mom would no longer care for it. So, they stand at the end of the driveway and antagonize mom from afar.
Through watching her, I became very curious about some strange observations. For one, if you walk towards her nest she flares her tail out and she looks injured. Another thing is until recently she never sat on the nest. She would stand by it and walk around near it, but she was never sitting on it. I also noticed there was another bird that was always near by.
Yesterday when I was taking the trash out I noticed her sitting on the nest. Later when I saw her walking around the yard I went and checked on the nest. To my surprise there were FOUR eggs.
After I told Paul she had more eggs, we immediately wondered how long they take to hatch. We have to start doing yard work. The grass is turning green, the weeds have been green and growing, and we can't wait on baby birds to do the yard work (we have a HOA....we really CANNOT wait!!) So, we got online to find out how long it takes for the eggs to hatch and babies to fly away.
Well.....these eggs will take longer than your average Robin! They are Killdeers and they are a type of shorebird. That means that they hatch with their eyes open and can immediately walk (although clumsy). That is probably a good thing with their boyish and barking neighbors, but it means that they stay in the egg an extra week (it takes 24-28 days to hatch). They cannot fly for several weeks though.
I also read that they are very tolerant of humans (although that was obvious by the fact that they are living here). The male and female take turns sitting on the nest (I don't know if that is so for all birds). They usually lay four eggs, but none of the eggs start maturing until they are sat on, so even though one eggs has been in the nest for a week longer, they will all hatch at the same time. If someone or something goes towards the nest they will act like they have a broken wing and start running the other direction (usually dragging their "injured" wing) to try and get the "prey" to walk away from the nest. When I went out and took the last set of pictures, I had injured mama walking one direction and injured daddy walking another direction. And if one starts screaming, any around will scream (I had at least three or four screaming at me). Also, they often live in gravel areas and their eggs blend in to the rocks and gravel.
Dad bird in the pasture behind us, screaming at me
So, there is your Killdeer lesson for the day. HOPEFULLY, I will be able to get pictures of the babies when they hatch. I am not sure what we are going to do about Easter egg hunt this year because if we do it out there like we normally do, someone is going to be collecting some REAL eggs!!
I don't know if she had sent Daddy Bird to look for the perfect nesting location or if she just decided on a whim that it was a great place to make a nest, but someone did NOT do their research! Somehow the fact that FIVE kids (FOUR boys) and THREE dogs live at that flowerbed! And, the four boys, they LOVE to dig through that flowerbed in search of bugs.
Over the course of the week I have kind of kept my eye out of the bird and her nest. I told the boys that they could not play over there and that if they were to touch the egg the baby bird would die because the mom would no longer care for it. So, they stand at the end of the driveway and antagonize mom from afar.
Through watching her, I became very curious about some strange observations. For one, if you walk towards her nest she flares her tail out and she looks injured. Another thing is until recently she never sat on the nest. She would stand by it and walk around near it, but she was never sitting on it. I also noticed there was another bird that was always near by.
Yesterday when I was taking the trash out I noticed her sitting on the nest. Later when I saw her walking around the yard I went and checked on the nest. To my surprise there were FOUR eggs.
After I told Paul she had more eggs, we immediately wondered how long they take to hatch. We have to start doing yard work. The grass is turning green, the weeds have been green and growing, and we can't wait on baby birds to do the yard work (we have a HOA....we really CANNOT wait!!) So, we got online to find out how long it takes for the eggs to hatch and babies to fly away.
Well.....these eggs will take longer than your average Robin! They are Killdeers and they are a type of shorebird. That means that they hatch with their eyes open and can immediately walk (although clumsy). That is probably a good thing with their boyish and barking neighbors, but it means that they stay in the egg an extra week (it takes 24-28 days to hatch). They cannot fly for several weeks though.
I also read that they are very tolerant of humans (although that was obvious by the fact that they are living here). The male and female take turns sitting on the nest (I don't know if that is so for all birds). They usually lay four eggs, but none of the eggs start maturing until they are sat on, so even though one eggs has been in the nest for a week longer, they will all hatch at the same time. If someone or something goes towards the nest they will act like they have a broken wing and start running the other direction (usually dragging their "injured" wing) to try and get the "prey" to walk away from the nest. When I went out and took the last set of pictures, I had injured mama walking one direction and injured daddy walking another direction. And if one starts screaming, any around will scream (I had at least three or four screaming at me). Also, they often live in gravel areas and their eggs blend in to the rocks and gravel.
Dad bird in the pasture behind us, screaming at meSo, there is your Killdeer lesson for the day. HOPEFULLY, I will be able to get pictures of the babies when they hatch. I am not sure what we are going to do about Easter egg hunt this year because if we do it out there like we normally do, someone is going to be collecting some REAL eggs!!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Injured Mom
I have taken for granted having ten fingers to use to wrangle kids, while also grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc. I have been reminded.
I was breaking up the 500th arguement between Bryce and Andrew last night and trying to get them to go to bed. While trying to end it and making some grand and important point I am sure, I flung my hand back behind me and hit the door.
Me, being me, I couldn't hit the front or back of the door so it would simply open or close. I had two inches to hit a different part of the door. Out of a WHOLE door....I found the two inches. I hit the edge of the door. So the door did not open when I hit it and it did not close. In fact, it did not move AT ALL!
It did, however, bend my ring finger on my left hand back.
I quickly left the room (and shut the door) because I could not guarantee what might ocme out of my mouth in the next few minutes. When the colored spots faded away, I was done jumping up and down, screaming and mumbling profanities under my breath, I realized I could not bed my finger.
Since I was home alone and trying to deal with two constantly argueing kids, and a very unhappy little girl, I did not have time for a non-bending finger, so I tried to block out the throbbing finger and continue with what I needed to do.
I probably should have gotten out the frozen peas instead!!
I took some tylenol before bed, it did not do a whole lot. My finger was swollen and still throbbing. Luckily, right after it happened I took off my wedding ring. I don't know why I did it, other than my finger just REALLY hurt! If I hadn't taken off the ring, well let's jsut say that I could not get the ring to my first knuckle this morning!
This morning it was still swollen, the back of my middle knuckle is purple and there is a little discoloration on the top of my knuckle. I don't like taking two kids to the pediatricians office, so the thought of taking two kids to the dr for me (who would be a new patient whereever I ended up) just didn't even cross my mind. Until my husband told me I needed to go.
I didn't though. Instead, when I went to meet him for lunch, the sweet nurse that works at the plant looked at it. She said it looks like I probably pulled a tendon and if it doesn't start looking better by tomorrow I should see a dr.
Now, excuse me please while my splinted finger and I go figure out a story. I can NOT tell the kids I hurt my hand while getting on to them. If I did, from now on everytime I get on to them I would hear "Mom, you better not get on to us, you might hurt yourself!" Sadly, they would probably be right.
The nurse DID say (in front of Paul) that I needed a week off to rest my finger. I LOVE her....she is the best nurse ever!!
I was breaking up the 500th arguement between Bryce and Andrew last night and trying to get them to go to bed. While trying to end it and making some grand and important point I am sure, I flung my hand back behind me and hit the door.
Me, being me, I couldn't hit the front or back of the door so it would simply open or close. I had two inches to hit a different part of the door. Out of a WHOLE door....I found the two inches. I hit the edge of the door. So the door did not open when I hit it and it did not close. In fact, it did not move AT ALL!
It did, however, bend my ring finger on my left hand back.
I quickly left the room (and shut the door) because I could not guarantee what might ocme out of my mouth in the next few minutes. When the colored spots faded away, I was done jumping up and down, screaming and mumbling profanities under my breath, I realized I could not bed my finger.
Since I was home alone and trying to deal with two constantly argueing kids, and a very unhappy little girl, I did not have time for a non-bending finger, so I tried to block out the throbbing finger and continue with what I needed to do.
I probably should have gotten out the frozen peas instead!!
I took some tylenol before bed, it did not do a whole lot. My finger was swollen and still throbbing. Luckily, right after it happened I took off my wedding ring. I don't know why I did it, other than my finger just REALLY hurt! If I hadn't taken off the ring, well let's jsut say that I could not get the ring to my first knuckle this morning!
This morning it was still swollen, the back of my middle knuckle is purple and there is a little discoloration on the top of my knuckle. I don't like taking two kids to the pediatricians office, so the thought of taking two kids to the dr for me (who would be a new patient whereever I ended up) just didn't even cross my mind. Until my husband told me I needed to go.
I didn't though. Instead, when I went to meet him for lunch, the sweet nurse that works at the plant looked at it. She said it looks like I probably pulled a tendon and if it doesn't start looking better by tomorrow I should see a dr.
Now, excuse me please while my splinted finger and I go figure out a story. I can NOT tell the kids I hurt my hand while getting on to them. If I did, from now on everytime I get on to them I would hear "Mom, you better not get on to us, you might hurt yourself!" Sadly, they would probably be right.
The nurse DID say (in front of Paul) that I needed a week off to rest my finger. I LOVE her....she is the best nurse ever!!
Young Leader
Caleb was nominated by his teacher and counselor to represent his school and the state of Louisiana at the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. this summer.
This is what the beginning of the letter reads:
Caleb was nominated by his teacher, who recognized him as one of a select group of students with the scholastic merit, maturity and strength of character to represent (his school) at this unique leadership program for exceptional 5th and 6th graders. On behalf of the members of the United States Congress who serve on our Honorary Congressional Board of Advisors, I congratulate you on Caleb's achievements. You must be very proud.
In addition to meeting the significant academic requirements that are our first consideration in choosing scholars. we have been told that Caleb has the strength of character and leadership ability that will allow him to get the most out of this unparalleled opportunity.....
Some of the places he would get to visit include:
National Museum of American History
Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, and Korean War Veterans Memorial
VIP view of the historic city
Harpers Ferry
the White House
a sleepover at the Maryland Science Center
Caleb has asked us several times to take him to D.C. He has specifically asked to go to several of the above mentioned places. This would be such an awesome trip for him! Not only would he get to visit many awesome historical places, but he would learn how to put his leadership skills to good use. He has always been a leader, unfortunately, at this point, he uses the skills poorly (telling his brothers to do things that will get them in trouble, etc).
However, there is a downside too. First off (and most importantly), they give you until mid-May to come up with $2000 for the trip AND we have to buy airline tickets. On top of that, any spending money he would need (snacks, lunch on the two days he travels there and home, souveniers - who can go to all of those places and NOT buy souveniers, etc).
Secondly, it would be REALLY hard on Mom. I would not let that hold HIM back, but hte thought of my baby (YES, I know he is no longer a baby, but he will always be MY baby) going so far away without one of his parents....
I know I have to give him the space to become the young man he is becoming. I know I have too loosen my grip, but I DON'T WANNA (insert temper tantrum....hands and feet hitting the floor, thrashing around, etc)
I talked to his teacher and she is trying to find out about scholarships (you can get them through the conference, but they are not available yet. She is looking into the criteria for them and seeing about getting a letter of recommendation from the school). Whether he goes or not, it is an honor for him to be nominated and for his hard work to be recognized! I am keeping my fingers crossed for him that we can make this work!
I am so proud of all he has done and I hope he continues down the path he has been on and works hard. If he keeps his goal in sight (which has been Harvard for a couple of years now) he can make it very far in life. He is getting to a place in school where all of his hard work starts getting recognized and rewarded.
The same day I got this letter in the mail, he came home shortly after I read it and gave me a letter saying that Junior High registration is this week (tomorrow).
It was a HARD week to be a Mom!! I am learning just how hard it is to watch your little boy turn in to a young man. For some reason, I don't think this is something that will get easier with each child, though.
This is what the beginning of the letter reads:
Caleb was nominated by his teacher, who recognized him as one of a select group of students with the scholastic merit, maturity and strength of character to represent (his school) at this unique leadership program for exceptional 5th and 6th graders. On behalf of the members of the United States Congress who serve on our Honorary Congressional Board of Advisors, I congratulate you on Caleb's achievements. You must be very proud.
In addition to meeting the significant academic requirements that are our first consideration in choosing scholars. we have been told that Caleb has the strength of character and leadership ability that will allow him to get the most out of this unparalleled opportunity.....
Some of the places he would get to visit include:
National Museum of American History
Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, and Korean War Veterans Memorial
VIP view of the historic city
Harpers Ferry
the White House
a sleepover at the Maryland Science Center
Caleb has asked us several times to take him to D.C. He has specifically asked to go to several of the above mentioned places. This would be such an awesome trip for him! Not only would he get to visit many awesome historical places, but he would learn how to put his leadership skills to good use. He has always been a leader, unfortunately, at this point, he uses the skills poorly (telling his brothers to do things that will get them in trouble, etc).
However, there is a downside too. First off (and most importantly), they give you until mid-May to come up with $2000 for the trip AND we have to buy airline tickets. On top of that, any spending money he would need (snacks, lunch on the two days he travels there and home, souveniers - who can go to all of those places and NOT buy souveniers, etc).
Secondly, it would be REALLY hard on Mom. I would not let that hold HIM back, but hte thought of my baby (YES, I know he is no longer a baby, but he will always be MY baby) going so far away without one of his parents....
I know I have to give him the space to become the young man he is becoming. I know I have too loosen my grip, but I DON'T WANNA (insert temper tantrum....hands and feet hitting the floor, thrashing around, etc)
I talked to his teacher and she is trying to find out about scholarships (you can get them through the conference, but they are not available yet. She is looking into the criteria for them and seeing about getting a letter of recommendation from the school). Whether he goes or not, it is an honor for him to be nominated and for his hard work to be recognized! I am keeping my fingers crossed for him that we can make this work!
I am so proud of all he has done and I hope he continues down the path he has been on and works hard. If he keeps his goal in sight (which has been Harvard for a couple of years now) he can make it very far in life. He is getting to a place in school where all of his hard work starts getting recognized and rewarded.
The same day I got this letter in the mail, he came home shortly after I read it and gave me a letter saying that Junior High registration is this week (tomorrow).
It was a HARD week to be a Mom!! I am learning just how hard it is to watch your little boy turn in to a young man. For some reason, I don't think this is something that will get easier with each child, though.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Swing
Mady got a swing for Christmas, but Daddy has been so busy with his crazy work schedule to put it up (and it has been really cold until very recently). He finally got a break and made her a swing that we could move around to whereever we need it to be. That way if we are working in the front yard we can take it to the front with us. She LOVES it. She just sits in the swing all relaxed and looks around or she kicks and giggles.
Even Andrew will swing in it every now and then, but he is almost three and can't sit still, so he doesn't like it for long!
Even Andrew will swing in it every now and then, but he is almost three and can't sit still, so he doesn't like it for long!
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Cutie
I LOVED these very girly pajamas! And, she looks so cute in them :)
The boys asked why she had tutus around her legs and stomach :) A year ago my boys would not have known what a tutu was :)
The boys asked why she had tutus around her legs and stomach :) A year ago my boys would not have known what a tutu was :)
Underwear
Andrew came out of his room and I saw the top of his underwear hanging out the top of his jeans. They did not look familiar as what he had been wearing prior to being put down for nap, so I asked what was on his underwear.
He pulled down his pants and said "Cowboy" (Woody from Toy Story).
As I started to ask why he changed underwear, he pulled his underwear down to reveal MORE underwear. "And, Buzz."
As he said that, I realized we were not done.
He pulled Buzz down, "and guitars" (guitars down) "and Handy Manny and pirate monkeys."
I stopped him before he pulled down the last pair.
He had FIVE pairs of underwear on and his jeans. This is not completely abnormal (although usually he doesn't put five on at a time). I don't know why he likes to wear more than one pair of underwear, but he does.
I guess if this is the biggest potty training dilemma we had, that is pretty good. He is completely potty trained and actually does better at night than any of his brothers did. He still sleeps in pull-ups, but it is very rare for him to have an accident.
He pulled down his pants and said "Cowboy" (Woody from Toy Story).
As I started to ask why he changed underwear, he pulled his underwear down to reveal MORE underwear. "And, Buzz."
As he said that, I realized we were not done.
He pulled Buzz down, "and guitars" (guitars down) "and Handy Manny and pirate monkeys."
I stopped him before he pulled down the last pair.
He had FIVE pairs of underwear on and his jeans. This is not completely abnormal (although usually he doesn't put five on at a time). I don't know why he likes to wear more than one pair of underwear, but he does.
I guess if this is the biggest potty training dilemma we had, that is pretty good. He is completely potty trained and actually does better at night than any of his brothers did. He still sleeps in pull-ups, but it is very rare for him to have an accident.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
His Master Plan
"Hey Mom! The day before you die why don't you publish your blog and become rich."
Yeah Caleb...THANKS!! Regardless of the fact that we don't typically know when we are going to die - why would I want to become rich AFTER I die.....oh wait, you mean YOU want to be rich!
And my blog is not going to make ANYONE rich!
Yeah Caleb...THANKS!! Regardless of the fact that we don't typically know when we are going to die - why would I want to become rich AFTER I die.....oh wait, you mean YOU want to be rich!
And my blog is not going to make ANYONE rich!
Tooth Fairy Overtime
The tooth fairy has been working overtime at our house. I guess that is what happens when you have three that are losing teeth. Lucky for the tooth fairy, Caleb only has his 12 year molars left to loose. He lost one the week before last. Bryce lost one last week (he already had one growing in - guess it pushed the baby one out). He has a couple of more that are loose.
I don't guess the tooth fairy gets a break for a down economy?
I don't guess the tooth fairy gets a break for a down economy?
Rotating Tires
Andrew started riding a bike a couple of weeks ago.
Daddy was rotating his tires the same weekend and had come in to wash his hands real quick. When he went back out, this is what we found:
Guess his tires needed to be rotated too!!
Daddy was rotating his tires the same weekend and had come in to wash his hands real quick. When he went back out, this is what we found:
Guess his tires needed to be rotated too!!
Wrapped Hand
You might be asking what happened to his hand. Technically, nothing. But, he will NOT keep his thumb out of his mouth! We have tried everything. He liked the taste of all of the spices we put on it (he would ask for more and then started going to the spice drawer and eating spices....STRANGE CHILD). We have tried putting a sock on it, which worked for a while. I tried wrapping just his thumb, but he immediately pulled it off.
He only had it wrapped like that for a couple of hours. I took it off before bed so he wouldn't rip it off with his teeth. As it was, the bandage was soaked when I took it off.
I wish he had stuck with the pacifier!!
Weather
It rained ALL day yesterday. Steady downpour, never letting up. But, yesterday evening after Paul got home he came out of the bedroom and said it sounded like the house was going to blow over. I figured it was just a strong gust, no big deal.
A little bit later I walked outside to get some milk out of the refrigerator in the garage. Our garage has a double car opening on the front and a single car opening on the back, but doesn't have the garage doors on it (it is enclosed other than the door openings). Our grill is usually by the back garage door. When I walked into the garage the grill was not there and it was VERY windy. I asked Paul if he moved it and he said no and that when he came in it was where it normally is.
I found it in the side yard. It had rolled all the way through the garage, partially down the driveway and ended up in the yard. A ladder and wheel barrow that were behind the house were also in the driveway. As we were picking things up and taking the umbrella out of our patio furniture, we realized we could possibly be in a tornado. The winds were that strong.
We came in and told the kids to get in the hall. They were all looking at us like we were crazy and we had to tell them several times. We looked up the weather and we were under a wind advisory, but no tornado watches or warnings.
The winds were 35-48 mph and blowing from every direction. This is what it looked like outside:
Today is supposed to be exceptionally windy too. Then it is supposed to FINALLY get warm! One of the only upsides to living here (other than Daddy being home all the time) is that the winters are so mild. NOT THIS YEAR!! Christmas of 08 we were wearing shorts! I don't think there were many, if any, real short days this winter!
I am SOOO ready for the sunny 70's we should have this weekend!
A little bit later I walked outside to get some milk out of the refrigerator in the garage. Our garage has a double car opening on the front and a single car opening on the back, but doesn't have the garage doors on it (it is enclosed other than the door openings). Our grill is usually by the back garage door. When I walked into the garage the grill was not there and it was VERY windy. I asked Paul if he moved it and he said no and that when he came in it was where it normally is.
I found it in the side yard. It had rolled all the way through the garage, partially down the driveway and ended up in the yard. A ladder and wheel barrow that were behind the house were also in the driveway. As we were picking things up and taking the umbrella out of our patio furniture, we realized we could possibly be in a tornado. The winds were that strong.
We came in and told the kids to get in the hall. They were all looking at us like we were crazy and we had to tell them several times. We looked up the weather and we were under a wind advisory, but no tornado watches or warnings.
The winds were 35-48 mph and blowing from every direction. This is what it looked like outside:
Today is supposed to be exceptionally windy too. Then it is supposed to FINALLY get warm! One of the only upsides to living here (other than Daddy being home all the time) is that the winters are so mild. NOT THIS YEAR!! Christmas of 08 we were wearing shorts! I don't think there were many, if any, real short days this winter!
I am SOOO ready for the sunny 70's we should have this weekend!
Mady's Room
We finally got Mady's room mostly done. I still need to hang her mirror above the dresser and make the skirt for her bed. I am amazed at how long she spends playing in front of that mirror! Between the corner with the pillows and toys and the mirror right by that corner, she LOVES being in her room now. She doesn't even mind playing by herself (although her brothers also love her room - mainly the mirror - so she is rarely in there alone).
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