Sometime around March 26th we'll have 2 big brothers in the house. We are so blessed!
Thursday, September 20
Monday, September 17
Missing our Cousins
We had a great visit with 3 of our cousins last week. We had a house full of cute kiddos (and a beautiful Aunt), and we are missing the giggles and joyful noises. Come back soon cousins!
Wednesday, September 5
Kindergarten
I cannot believe we have a kindergartener in our house! Some fun developments from our first few weeks of school.
*James' "first day" went smoothly. He is already making friends and is so excited to tell me all about it. He even remembered both teachers names, a big thing for my cutie who is terrible with names.
*Luke is soaking up his time with just mommy. He was perfectly content to drop off his brother. Although he was big eyed at the big high school boys at school. Perhaps they were the reason he was a little concerned that when we picked James up he would be a "grown man".
*Luke has declared himself an official preschooler...not to be outdone when people ask James what grade he is in.
*James insisted on wearing his backpack, even though all it contained was a water bottle. Next week it will also hold his snack, so I guess it will be more then a fashion accessory.
*James' "first day" went smoothly. He is already making friends and is so excited to tell me all about it. He even remembered both teachers names, a big thing for my cutie who is terrible with names.
*Luke is soaking up his time with just mommy. He was perfectly content to drop off his brother. Although he was big eyed at the big high school boys at school. Perhaps they were the reason he was a little concerned that when we picked James up he would be a "grown man".
*Luke has declared himself an official preschooler...not to be outdone when people ask James what grade he is in.
*James insisted on wearing his backpack, even though all it contained was a water bottle. Next week it will also hold his snack, so I guess it will be more then a fashion accessory.
Thursday, August 23
Trouble
Our most recent playground adventure gave us a lot to talk about.
Luke: mommy, have you ever heard of a kid named trouble?
Me: No, have you?
Luke: Yes, he was at the playground. His mom kept calling his name and that was trouble.
James: Mom, why can't boys play tea party?
Me: They can, where did you hear that?
James: a mommy told a boy that he couldn't play tea party. Only girls do that.
Me: She was misinformed. Anyone can play tea party.
James: Ok, I like playing chasing bad guys better. But sometimes I like to play tea party and pour tea on my head.
Somehow I missed all the excitement. But those little guys don't miss a thing.
And, here they are posing...sillies!
Luke: mommy, have you ever heard of a kid named trouble?
Me: No, have you?
Luke: Yes, he was at the playground. His mom kept calling his name and that was trouble.
James: Mom, why can't boys play tea party?
Me: They can, where did you hear that?
James: a mommy told a boy that he couldn't play tea party. Only girls do that.
Me: She was misinformed. Anyone can play tea party.
James: Ok, I like playing chasing bad guys better. But sometimes I like to play tea party and pour tea on my head.
Somehow I missed all the excitement. But those little guys don't miss a thing.
And, here they are posing...sillies!
Tuesday, August 21
Misheard lyrics
My children share in my inability to properly hear lyrics, rather we hear what we want to hear. Here are some of my favorites:
Luke: mud, mud, I love mud!
Real Veggie Tale Song: love, love true true love.
James: who's got feet in position?
Real Donald Duck theme song: who's got a cheery disposition?
And because no post is complete without a picture, here are the boys with Abe Lincoln at the National's baseball game.
Luke: mud, mud, I love mud!
Real Veggie Tale Song: love, love true true love.
James: who's got feet in position?
Real Donald Duck theme song: who's got a cheery disposition?
And because no post is complete without a picture, here are the boys with Abe Lincoln at the National's baseball game.
Friday, August 10
You can do better then that!
This is James' new catch phrase. Not sure where he picked up this gem, but it is surprising how often it can be spun into everyday conversation.
Me: Time for lunch, I made PB and J.
James: You can do better then that.
Me: Let's make a craft.
James: You can do better then that.
Luke: James, let's play Don Pedro and the three dragons.
James: You can do better then that.
You get the picture. Funny and annoying all wrapped up in one.
Pictures: J and L posing in front of butterfly craft. Next is L building a town out of blocks, he was very proud and insisted on a picture.
Me: Time for lunch, I made PB and J.
James: You can do better then that.
Me: Let's make a craft.
James: You can do better then that.
Luke: James, let's play Don Pedro and the three dragons.
James: You can do better then that.
You get the picture. Funny and annoying all wrapped up in one.
Pictures: J and L posing in front of butterfly craft. Next is L building a town out of blocks, he was very proud and insisted on a picture.
Friday, August 3
Monday, July 23
Newspaper Dome
Thank you VBS for this fun idea. I built this for my class of four year olds and they loved it. They loved it so much it only lasted one day....trying to fit all twelve kids into it was maybe not the best idea.
The boys helped me build the first dome at church and then were so disappointed when it was demolished. So we built another at home this morning. Amazing what newspaper staples and tape can create. We'll see how long this one lasts.
The boys helped me build the first dome at church and then were so disappointed when it was demolished. So we built another at home this morning. Amazing what newspaper staples and tape can create. We'll see how long this one lasts.
Monday, July 9
Cinco Leches
Tres Leches cake + homemade cherry whipped cream + cherry ice cream = Cinco LechesProbably the best dessert I have had in a long time! Recipes to follow.Side note: did you know Dolly Madison was the first to serve. Pink icecream at the white house? Well now you know, and if it is good enough for the the President it's good enough for me.Loved our time with Grammy, it went by way too fast!
Thursday, July 5
An Elephant and Grover Cleveland
Yesterday Luke was so excited to tell me there was a "Grover Cleveland candy bar". Thinking he was joking I asked him what it was called. "Baby Ruth, it's named after his daughter Ruth". I immediately googled it, yup he was right. He and Grammy read it in a book...the fine print in our President rhyming book. Then just to test his memory I asked him what number President Cleveland was... "22" he replied fast as lightning. Again, I had to double check. He was right, again. He also knew that he was president twice (with Benjamin Harrison between terms) and that the Statue of Liberty was completed while he was on office. This child continues to amaze me!
He wanted to try a Baby Ruth and I told him we could pick one up after swim lessons if he reminded me (assuming he would forget). But my little elephant remembered and we got a sweet treat today. Win-win!
He wanted to try a Baby Ruth and I told him we could pick one up after swim lessons if he reminded me (assuming he would forget). But my little elephant remembered and we got a sweet treat today. Win-win!
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