Sweet Pea is a suck up! She is very good at it and she knows how to earn brownie points for later. Tonight, after her shower, she comes into my bedroom. She lovingly states that she is going to wear my favorite pajamas on her. I thanked her and she immediately states that I am supposed to ask her which ones are my favorite. So, I ask which of her pajamas are my favorite. Her reply: "The ones with the hearts on them because I am always in your heart." Now if that doesn't make your heart melt...
Before she goes to complete her bed stuff, I stated feeling yucky because I had been sweating. Sweet Pea comes up and sniffs me. She then says, "Mmmm, you smell so good that I could eat you for breakfast." I don't know where she comes up with it but I do know that Pumpkin Pie is sitting back, watching, and learning.
Just want to say thanks to all those that called, sent messages, etc...for my special day. It really makes a gal feel loved.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Whopper
Our children were playing together this evening, pretending to go fishing. Pumpkin Pie comments, "I caught a whopper." A few minutes later, from the back of the car, comes a sweet little voice: "Daddy, is a whopper bigger than a Bass?" My husband attempts to refrain from laughing before answering this question. I have to say her sweet Uncle Tad, who is kind enough to take us out on his boat, would be sadly disappointed in her lack of Ictheology. (Look that one up Tad)
Pet peeves and Injuries
I'll start with the pet peeves. I have many!!! I think I have vented about this before but I noticed it again recently: women (older usually) wearing tank tops, no bra, and sagging out everywhere for the world to see. It drives me insane. I do not understand what the desire is to expose themselves in such an embarrassing way. On another note, I noticed another of my many pet peeves today. I have attempted to teach my children that if a door is shut, you knock before entering. It amazes me how many people do not apply this in their life. I noticed this because I had to use a public restroom several times over the past week, while running errands, etc... It would seem that especially in a more public area, if the bathroom door (on a single bathroom) is shut, KNOCK!
Now that I have vented about my peeves...those who are close to my family will recall Sweet Pea's injury a couple of months back that required a visit to the emergency room (from a daycare injury). Today, Pumpkin Pie required a visit to the dentist. It appears that she chipped a tooth while on a field trip today. Thank goodness it seems to have been minor and did not hit the root. It just goes to prove that no one will watch your children as close as their mother does. Now, the challenge is to convince my husband that we could live on one income. I enjoy our home and my job too much to quit work though!
Our plans for last weekend were thrown off due to a change in the family that was going to visits schedule. I did enjoy a visit from one of my best friend's though. I am hoping to plan a fun weekend getaway for the kids soon though, since we will not be able to take a full week vacation this year. This weekend is looking promising though. We are hoping to visit with some friends that we haven't seen in several weeks and Sunday is Father's day!
I know this was a little more scattered but forgive me as that seems to be how our weeks have been lately.
Now that I have vented about my peeves...those who are close to my family will recall Sweet Pea's injury a couple of months back that required a visit to the emergency room (from a daycare injury). Today, Pumpkin Pie required a visit to the dentist. It appears that she chipped a tooth while on a field trip today. Thank goodness it seems to have been minor and did not hit the root. It just goes to prove that no one will watch your children as close as their mother does. Now, the challenge is to convince my husband that we could live on one income. I enjoy our home and my job too much to quit work though!
Our plans for last weekend were thrown off due to a change in the family that was going to visits schedule. I did enjoy a visit from one of my best friend's though. I am hoping to plan a fun weekend getaway for the kids soon though, since we will not be able to take a full week vacation this year. This weekend is looking promising though. We are hoping to visit with some friends that we haven't seen in several weeks and Sunday is Father's day!
I know this was a little more scattered but forgive me as that seems to be how our weeks have been lately.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Guest Blogger
Editor’s Note: Matt is guest blogging tonight.
Amber has been very busy recently and she asked me to jump in with something tonight. In keeping with the theme of the blog, the girls have played in the water most of the weekend. We have a larger inflatable pool and a smaller one with a slide, so they made the most of the hot, sunny weekend. They both have a very nice tan, whereas Dad is more of a light red. I wanted to take it a step further and bring Mario out to play in the pool with us, but I got vetoed.
Amber is better at remembering specific things that the girls do and say, but I have noticed a couple of trends recently. Pumpkin Pie is a lot like her Dad…A LOT! Recently, she has shown an increasing penchant for falling down…slipping down the steps, stumbling over the rug in the living room, etc. Bless her heart, she comes by it honest. Sweet Pea, on the other hand, is Amber’s “Mini-Me”…never met a stranger, independent and outspoken. The fun thing is when Mom or Dad try to deal out the discipline and she digs her heels in refuses to budge. As parents, we have to stand firm, but when she gets something in her head she will stick to it to the end of time. Again, she comes by it honest.
In other news, inflatable objects have been in grave danger in and around our house this weekend. One of our inflatable pools went down early on and we had to go out and get another. Then on Saturday evening I noticed that my driver side rear tire was low, so I aired it up with the intention of taking it to get patched on Monday. When I got up this morning to check the tire, I found that the tire was low, but the front tire on the same side was completely flat! New tires were needed by the end of Summer anyway, so we just took it and got 4 new tires. My wife has a knack for flattening tires by picking up nails, screws, glass, even a metal coathanger (true story)! Needless to say she is relishing in my recent tire woes. However, she put most of the wear on these tires before she got her new vehicle so I contend that the damage was done and the weekends events were inevitable.
I know this has been a little long and I appreciate you sticking with me. Amber will return soon with more quotes and funny stories. She will be proud that today’s entry contains no politics, sports, or PS3 conversation.
Amber has been very busy recently and she asked me to jump in with something tonight. In keeping with the theme of the blog, the girls have played in the water most of the weekend. We have a larger inflatable pool and a smaller one with a slide, so they made the most of the hot, sunny weekend. They both have a very nice tan, whereas Dad is more of a light red. I wanted to take it a step further and bring Mario out to play in the pool with us, but I got vetoed.
Amber is better at remembering specific things that the girls do and say, but I have noticed a couple of trends recently. Pumpkin Pie is a lot like her Dad…A LOT! Recently, she has shown an increasing penchant for falling down…slipping down the steps, stumbling over the rug in the living room, etc. Bless her heart, she comes by it honest. Sweet Pea, on the other hand, is Amber’s “Mini-Me”…never met a stranger, independent and outspoken. The fun thing is when Mom or Dad try to deal out the discipline and she digs her heels in refuses to budge. As parents, we have to stand firm, but when she gets something in her head she will stick to it to the end of time. Again, she comes by it honest.
In other news, inflatable objects have been in grave danger in and around our house this weekend. One of our inflatable pools went down early on and we had to go out and get another. Then on Saturday evening I noticed that my driver side rear tire was low, so I aired it up with the intention of taking it to get patched on Monday. When I got up this morning to check the tire, I found that the tire was low, but the front tire on the same side was completely flat! New tires were needed by the end of Summer anyway, so we just took it and got 4 new tires. My wife has a knack for flattening tires by picking up nails, screws, glass, even a metal coathanger (true story)! Needless to say she is relishing in my recent tire woes. However, she put most of the wear on these tires before she got her new vehicle so I contend that the damage was done and the weekends events were inevitable.
I know this has been a little long and I appreciate you sticking with me. Amber will return soon with more quotes and funny stories. She will be proud that today’s entry contains no politics, sports, or PS3 conversation.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
whatcha doin?
I came home from my long day at work. After work, I have supervision for my license. I was greeted at the door by my sweet girls. I jokingly asked my husband what he has been doing since he has been home (in my sarcastic voice). My sarcastic mini-me replies, "taking care of the kids." My husband had to laugh!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
more money
This morning, we were teaching a Bible story to the girls about giving from a cheerful heart. When asked about the reason that mommy does the job that she does, Sweet Pea states that mommy works "to get us more money." We then explained the other reasons that mommy does the job I do. I think that I have put too much emphasis on having to go to work in order to be able to buy them the things that they enjoy instead of on the main reason that I chose my profession. Pumpkin Pie also commented that I only work with sexually abused children, again we have put a lot of emphasis on personal safety and boundaries and I have not given enough focus for her to see all of the other types of abuse that kids suffer daily. I guess I need to reevaluate how I am setting an example for them!
how sweet
Sweet Pea fell asleep on the couch last night watching television with the family. After the show, Pumpkin Pie got ready for bed and came down to give us goodnight love. Not wanting to disturb her little sister, she simply blew a kiss in her direction. I thought it was a very sweet gesture to want her sister to know that she loves her, even if she is already asleep.
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