"...this is supposed to be fun, right?"
"I'm not so sure. I can't really walk."
Friday, January 8, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
"Is Your Son Jackson?"
Today was the first time someone from a school setting has asked me this question. I am sure it will happen numerous times over the next 14 years or so, but still...makes you a little weak in the knees wondering what statement, question, rant, rave or horror-story will follow this seemingly innocent question.
As Jack and I were getting ready to depart the school parking lot today, one of the little girl's mother from Jack's class approached the window.
"Is your son in my daughter's class?"
At this point, there is no running and hiding and I can't run over her.
"Yes."
"Is your son Jackson?"
"Yes," I said (instant nervous stomach begins).
She goes on to tell me that her daughter talks about Jack all the time at home and she thinks she has a little crush on him. I told her Jack is pretty fond of her daughter as well...he claims he doesn't know all the girls' names in his class (I know that is not true) but her daughter is one of 3 girls he talks about.
The best part was when the Mom said:
"I asked _____ what it was about Jack that made him so special. She told me it is because he wears nice shirts."
AHH-HAAA! This justifies every argument, meltdown, disagreement, discussion and, occasionally, collaboration as to what shirt Jack is going to wear to school.
I guess I now know why he asks most mornings:
"Do I look cool?"
Someone sure thinks so!
As Jack and I were getting ready to depart the school parking lot today, one of the little girl's mother from Jack's class approached the window.
"Is your son in my daughter's class?"
At this point, there is no running and hiding and I can't run over her.
"Yes."
"Is your son Jackson?"
"Yes," I said (instant nervous stomach begins).
She goes on to tell me that her daughter talks about Jack all the time at home and she thinks she has a little crush on him. I told her Jack is pretty fond of her daughter as well...he claims he doesn't know all the girls' names in his class (I know that is not true) but her daughter is one of 3 girls he talks about.
The best part was when the Mom said:
"I asked _____ what it was about Jack that made him so special. She told me it is because he wears nice shirts."
AHH-HAAA! This justifies every argument, meltdown, disagreement, discussion and, occasionally, collaboration as to what shirt Jack is going to wear to school.
I guess I now know why he asks most mornings:
"Do I look cool?"
Someone sure thinks so!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
It's Official...
"Snow Days" are LONG days...and this was just my first one.
Will has a temper. But he always tells me "I'm sorry I talked you like that." We're workin' on it.
Jack has a temper. And extremely chapped lips in the winter that he FREAKS out about. Chapstick is our best friend here - always a tube within reach.
Brooke has a temper. And when she says "Happy New Year!" I seriously think it is in Japanese.
Bath time may be the hardest part of my day - I bathe them all at the same time - but it is usually one of the funnest too. I love watching the boys laugh when I whip Brooke's hair into a point with shampoo. Hilarious!
I live for "The Story." 1230pm Monday thru Friday. No, I don't read to my kids. It's Mommy's 1 hour trip to fantasy world with "The Young and the Restless." I have done it for approx. 28 years...why stop now. And now my kids like "The Story" so I have to keep watching...right?
I also live for bed time. It is so quiet and I love watching my children sleep.
I am addicted to "The Biggest Loser" this season. I cried thru 1/2 of it tonight.
This season of "The Bachelor" is THE.WORST.EVER. Even if it is "On The Wings Of Love."
Puke.
I am getting some ice cream now. Good Night!
Will has a temper. But he always tells me "I'm sorry I talked you like that." We're workin' on it.
Jack has a temper. And extremely chapped lips in the winter that he FREAKS out about. Chapstick is our best friend here - always a tube within reach.
Brooke has a temper. And when she says "Happy New Year!" I seriously think it is in Japanese.
Bath time may be the hardest part of my day - I bathe them all at the same time - but it is usually one of the funnest too. I love watching the boys laugh when I whip Brooke's hair into a point with shampoo. Hilarious!
I live for "The Story." 1230pm Monday thru Friday. No, I don't read to my kids. It's Mommy's 1 hour trip to fantasy world with "The Young and the Restless." I have done it for approx. 28 years...why stop now. And now my kids like "The Story" so I have to keep watching...right?
I also live for bed time. It is so quiet and I love watching my children sleep.
I am addicted to "The Biggest Loser" this season. I cried thru 1/2 of it tonight.
This season of "The Bachelor" is THE.WORST.EVER. Even if it is "On The Wings Of Love."
Puke.
I am getting some ice cream now. Good Night!
Monday, January 4, 2010
"It's An Honor Just Being Nominated..."
Since we have not left the house in nearly a week and a half, I decided I would be "Fun Mom" today and take the kids to the mall after we picked up Jack from school. A little Food Court Pizza (my favorite), run a few errands, "get the stink blowed off" - you get the drift. Just so happened the train was still up. And since I never let my kids ride it ($2 x 3 - you do the math) and since I was being "Fun Mom" today...I said what the heck!
If you can't tell, Brooke is SCREAMING in this picture. Not happy. But I knew she would enjoy it once it started. So what did I do?
I turned to the "Conductor" and simply said:
"Hurry and lock the door. She will be fine."
At which point, he did as I said and then knocked on the window and said:
"Hey! Little boy! Hold on to your sister so she doesn't fall when it starts."
(For Liability Purposes, I'm sure...and a kind heart)
And for the record, I was right. She loved it. And even told Mr. Conductor "Thank You" when it was over.
My first nomination in 2010 for
MOTHER OF THE YEAR.
And it is only January 4th.
I can already tell it's going to be a good year...
If you can't tell, Brooke is SCREAMING in this picture. Not happy. But I knew she would enjoy it once it started. So what did I do?
I turned to the "Conductor" and simply said:
"Hurry and lock the door. She will be fine."
At which point, he did as I said and then knocked on the window and said:
"Hey! Little boy! Hold on to your sister so she doesn't fall when it starts."
(For Liability Purposes, I'm sure...and a kind heart)
And for the record, I was right. She loved it. And even told Mr. Conductor "Thank You" when it was over.
My first nomination in 2010 for
MOTHER OF THE YEAR.
And it is only January 4th.
I can already tell it's going to be a good year...
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Christmas 2009
Yes, I know it is already 2010. Happy New Year!
But I left my camera at my Mom's so I had to wait for the snail mail to return it.
That also means I have no pictures of our final Christmas celebration, which was with The Goshorns (sorry Goshorn Family). Here are our highlights:
After a family meeting to discuss the best way to get Santa to stop by our house...
we left Reindeer Food outside to lure the sleigh our way
(thanks, Aunt Julie!!).
Plus milk and cookies for the big guy.
Guess it all worked...he left a few presents for The Goshorn kids!
He also gave Brutus, our Elf, a lift back to The North Pole. We will see him again next year!
Santa did not disappoint, as Jack got his Transformer Trading Cards...
Brooke got a fancy purse...
And, because the real thing could not be transported (nor kept alive), an "alternate" whale was delivered for Will. When he opened it he screamed "My Orca!" He knows his whales at 4...I just learned which one was an Orca this holiday season.
Jack even had a special present for Mommy and Daddy...
A beautiful hand-painted ornament! Something we will always treasure!
Once we arrived in Yoder, Uncle Jon helped the kids throw a fabulous birthday party for Jesus, including re-lighting candles!
I think our family had a great Christmas. Hope yours did too!
But I left my camera at my Mom's so I had to wait for the snail mail to return it.
That also means I have no pictures of our final Christmas celebration, which was with The Goshorns (sorry Goshorn Family). Here are our highlights:
After a family meeting to discuss the best way to get Santa to stop by our house...
we left Reindeer Food outside to lure the sleigh our way
(thanks, Aunt Julie!!).
Plus milk and cookies for the big guy.
Guess it all worked...he left a few presents for The Goshorn kids!
He also gave Brutus, our Elf, a lift back to The North Pole. We will see him again next year!
Santa did not disappoint, as Jack got his Transformer Trading Cards...
Brooke got a fancy purse...
And, because the real thing could not be transported (nor kept alive), an "alternate" whale was delivered for Will. When he opened it he screamed "My Orca!" He knows his whales at 4...I just learned which one was an Orca this holiday season.
Jack even had a special present for Mommy and Daddy...
A beautiful hand-painted ornament! Something we will always treasure!
Once we arrived in Yoder, Uncle Jon helped the kids throw a fabulous birthday party for Jesus, including re-lighting candles!
I think our family had a great Christmas. Hope yours did too!
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