a cute picture helps me to not lose my patience.
Sometimes not. But we're trying in this house with this 3 year old who's naughty behavior is increasing 10 fold every day!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Just to vent...
The kids and I had a busy morning! At 7:40 I called the clinic to schedule an appointment for Aidan, 7:42 off the phone, racing out of the house to drive 15 min. to get to the clinic for our 8 am appointment. MADE IT! :) And thankful, no ear infection! Just some stinkin' virus. Headed to a friend's garage sale and another garage sale down the street where I scored the cutest outdoor table & chairs for the kids... $2! Red Adirondack style chairs with a yellow table. Adorable! Plus another "boy toy" (I put it in quotes because Olivia thinks it is just as great as Aidan). Headed home for lunch & a little play before naps. Aidan went down great, Olivia rested with me and is now having quiet time.
We had a great morning! But as I sit here typing I just feel crabby for some reason. Better get those crabbies out before the kids wake up. I think I'll treat myself to my latest addiction... watching 16 & Pregnant (MTV) online. I consider it "work-related" television. :)
We had a great morning! But as I sit here typing I just feel crabby for some reason. Better get those crabbies out before the kids wake up. I think I'll treat myself to my latest addiction... watching 16 & Pregnant (MTV) online. I consider it "work-related" television. :)
Monday, August 23, 2010
Life in the fast lane!
Did you know it's August 23rd today? I can hardly believe that summer is soon to be done... although I will be SO glad to be done with humidity. I'm a fall kind of girl myself, so I am really looking forward to some cooler temps soon. I feel like the last few weeks have zoomed by faster than I can imagine! Here's some random updates:
Aidan is talking up a storm! In the last 2 weeks he has started putting words together all the time. His favorite sentence is: Daddy tractor ride. :)
He has also started being very concerned about things biting him (as if we don't need to be concerned about that from him!). The other day at breakfast he said" MOMMY! Bug. Bite. Waffle." I, of course, told him it was okay, that the bug wouldn't bite his waffle. "MOMMY! Bug. Bite. Peabuha (Peanut Butter)." No no, Aidan, it's okay. "MOMMY! Bug. Bite. Toes." "MOMMY! Bug. Bite. Nose." Then he started giggling so I stopped reassuring him. :)
We ate breakfast out on the steps one morning last week when the humidity was down. This is one of Aidan's favorite things to do. The squirrels are out in full force at our house and they were in the trees above us knocking down acorns. Every time a squirrel would move around above us, Aidan would look at me with the most serious expression and say "MONKEY." So sweet!
Olivia is starting preschool in only a couple of weeks! This is so exciting for her, and while I am excited, I am also feeling a little sad. My little girl is growing up so quickly and I can't help but feel a little hole inside me where those few hours a week will be spent being independent from Mommy!
Miss Olivia, or Tasha as she told me last week that I could call her from now on, is going through a serious SASSY phase. Miss Sassafrass and Sassy pants are common references made to this girl recently. She's seriously 3 going on 15, and the glimpse I'm getting gives me a little fear! :) Luckily consistency is something I always strive for with discipline and I see improvements!
As sassy as she is, she is so full of love for her little brother! She melts my heart with how much time she wants to spend with him, helping him, loving him, and laughing with him. I could listen to them play for hours! (if only it lasted that long...)
Aidan is talking up a storm! In the last 2 weeks he has started putting words together all the time. His favorite sentence is: Daddy tractor ride. :)
He has also started being very concerned about things biting him (as if we don't need to be concerned about that from him!). The other day at breakfast he said" MOMMY! Bug. Bite. Waffle." I, of course, told him it was okay, that the bug wouldn't bite his waffle. "MOMMY! Bug. Bite. Peabuha (Peanut Butter)." No no, Aidan, it's okay. "MOMMY! Bug. Bite. Toes." "MOMMY! Bug. Bite. Nose." Then he started giggling so I stopped reassuring him. :)
We ate breakfast out on the steps one morning last week when the humidity was down. This is one of Aidan's favorite things to do. The squirrels are out in full force at our house and they were in the trees above us knocking down acorns. Every time a squirrel would move around above us, Aidan would look at me with the most serious expression and say "MONKEY." So sweet!
Olivia is starting preschool in only a couple of weeks! This is so exciting for her, and while I am excited, I am also feeling a little sad. My little girl is growing up so quickly and I can't help but feel a little hole inside me where those few hours a week will be spent being independent from Mommy!
Miss Olivia, or Tasha as she told me last week that I could call her from now on, is going through a serious SASSY phase. Miss Sassafrass and Sassy pants are common references made to this girl recently. She's seriously 3 going on 15, and the glimpse I'm getting gives me a little fear! :) Luckily consistency is something I always strive for with discipline and I see improvements!
As sassy as she is, she is so full of love for her little brother! She melts my heart with how much time she wants to spend with him, helping him, loving him, and laughing with him. I could listen to them play for hours! (if only it lasted that long...)
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Why haven't I been blogging?
We've been busy! Family reunions...
Road trips to said reunions...
Obstacle courses...
Working in our garden...
Working on the potty... :)
We've been so busy that I just realized I saved all of August's pictures in July's folder... time is flying! I have so much more to update on, and more fun pictures, but here's a taste!!
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