Muscles has been losing a lot of teeth lately. We were driving in the car and he was lamenting how long it took for the last one to come out. Muscles: “It seemed like it was never going to come out! I was almost ready to have someone punch me in the mouth to get… Read More No Love Lost
Although we still have winter gear out around here, the crocuses are up and that is a good sign. Warrior Princess insisted on wearing her snow hat around the house all day. And the boys finally got to go skiing this past weekend! Love these brave little flowers.
I found the following note written neatly down the side of Muscles’ schoolwork for me to see… “Smiles is not taking life seriously. I suggest home boot camp to toughen him up.” If you will recall, Smiles is 4. It’s hard to take life seriously when you are 4. Muscles is a real drill sergeant… Read More Boot Camp for Everyone – No Exceptions!
He-Man runs up and hides behind my chair with his nerf gun at the ready. “Mom! Now we’re going to play the best game ever! It’s called “Don’t Get Shot”!” Really He-Man? Let me guess at the objective here… “Sounds good buddy, have fun!” When you are six things are pretty simple. Tell it like… Read More Best Game Ever
Today’s line? “Take that bacon off your face!” Why? Maybe if he were a dog…
Warrior Princess (age 1 1/2) looking unhappy. Brothers trying to entertain little sister. Muscles: “Can you say “**Muscles”?” Warrior Princess: “No!” He-Man: “Can you say “**He-Man”?” Warrior Princess: “No!” Muscles: “Can you say “No”?” Warrior Princess: “No!” Brothers nearly fall over in hysterics. Baby win.
Last time we were visiting family out of town Muscles comes running in from playing outside, absolutely freaked out. “Mom! A tornado’s coming!!!” I briefly glance out the window. “No, it’s just windy – it’s just Twin Falls.” (In Twin Falls, Idaho, when it snows you measure the amount stuck to the SIDE of the… Read More From Sheer Terror to Apathy in 5, 4, 3, 2…
You know it’s a fun thing when the new year starts out with everyone covered in chocolate and dancing. Baby girl loved it. Loved it.