Sunday, March 28, 2010
Avery Island Part 1
Today we took a family road trip to Avery Island. Avery Island is the home of the ONLY Tabasco factory. We took a tour through the factory where they bottle the sauce. It was an interesting process. We went through their Country Store full of all thing Tabasco. We got free small samples (although when they give three small samples to six people in one family it equals quite a bit!) which the boys are all anxious to try ;)
There is also a beautiful drive through the 250 acre property called Jungle Gardens. It is on salt dunes and there are many "sink holes" which have gardens and old trees in. There is also a lagoon where we saw many alligators. The boys were so excited because it was the first time they had seen alligators in the wild. The only other place they have seen them is the zoo.
There is also a bird sanctuary on the property. They have pier type structures in the middle of a pond full of snow egrets. Each Spring they come and nest.
There is a picture of a Buddha. It is over 900 years old!
More pictures are to come! There are a lot, and I got some great ones of the kids (even some with ALL of them in one shot!)
There is also a beautiful drive through the 250 acre property called Jungle Gardens. It is on salt dunes and there are many "sink holes" which have gardens and old trees in. There is also a lagoon where we saw many alligators. The boys were so excited because it was the first time they had seen alligators in the wild. The only other place they have seen them is the zoo.
There is also a bird sanctuary on the property. They have pier type structures in the middle of a pond full of snow egrets. Each Spring they come and nest.
There is a picture of a Buddha. It is over 900 years old!
More pictures are to come! There are a lot, and I got some great ones of the kids (even some with ALL of them in one shot!)
Mother/Daughter Pics
I was hoping to get some cute pics with Mads in all of the pretty flowers. I figured if she would just sit that would be good. NEVER did I think she would be SO interested in the flowers, which made for some CUTE pics. I just wasn't planning on me being in pics, now I wish I had worn a much more Spring color!!
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)!
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