As I was putting Rory to bed last night, Daron came into the room to tell me that I was very brave when everyone went inside and I stayed outside to clean up at Robyn and Josh's house when a skunk came to visit.
It was mother's day. Day started with Ian's baseball game - we all went. I had to leave in the middle to find a bathroom at Starbucks - funny thing was that Rory was fine - she didnt need to go!
We then went to Grannie Annie's house with Dapper Poppoand Eleanor. Then to Omi and Allen to play with Jordyn. Next home briefly to make a salad and then to the Hartmans where Bailey was funny as usual.
A skunk hung out closely in the backyard for a long time. We went inside and i eventually called animal control. Turns out the skunk was blind. But according to Daron, his Mommy was very brave.
My mother's day card from him also said that I look very pretty when I put them to sleep.
Ian made me a great card and a watercolor i taped to my laptop. Daron made me an apron and a great card. Rory a maccaroni frame. Mike got me pajamas and a book about doing nothing!
Oh and I finished unit 1 of my Personal Trainer course. Have to still take the online quiz after finishing 2 more units.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Mother's Day Bravery
We were at Robyn and Josh's for an afternoon BBQ (on the porch of course) when a skunk started hanging around. After a few minute - we went inside.
But I stayed out - not afraid of the cute but old skunk - passing food and supplies into the house for the garbage. The skunk wouldnt bother me if I didnt bother it. Plus- it seemed to be a strange but harmless skunk.
Once we were all inside we continued to watch the skunk as it zig zagged through the backyard. The kids looked for it out front and in back and for a while we werent share whether there were two.
I called animal control - something didnt seem right. It was light out and the skunk seemed to be walking in circles.
After we left, Robyn called to say that animal control had come and the skunk was blind. I asked if they had brought an eye chart - but turns out his eyes were goopy.
Later that night I was putting Rory to sleep when Daron came into her room. He said "What you did today was very brave."
"What I did? With the skunk you mean"
"Yes, everyone else was afraid and went inside and you were clearing the table and all the food."
It was a wonderful moment for me. To feel that my son thinks I am brave. And that I can protect him. That was a very proud and very happy Mother's Day moment.
But I stayed out - not afraid of the cute but old skunk - passing food and supplies into the house for the garbage. The skunk wouldnt bother me if I didnt bother it. Plus- it seemed to be a strange but harmless skunk.
Once we were all inside we continued to watch the skunk as it zig zagged through the backyard. The kids looked for it out front and in back and for a while we werent share whether there were two.
I called animal control - something didnt seem right. It was light out and the skunk seemed to be walking in circles.
After we left, Robyn called to say that animal control had come and the skunk was blind. I asked if they had brought an eye chart - but turns out his eyes were goopy.
Later that night I was putting Rory to sleep when Daron came into her room. He said "What you did today was very brave."
"What I did? With the skunk you mean"
"Yes, everyone else was afraid and went inside and you were clearing the table and all the food."
It was a wonderful moment for me. To feel that my son thinks I am brave. And that I can protect him. That was a very proud and very happy Mother's Day moment.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Midnight Music
This is now the third time. And while it is not funny while it happens, by morning I can't help laugh. Rory wakes up usually around 2 am and sings, top of her lungs - for an hour or two. Will she really be a singer? I wonder - it is just too funny.
Last night - endless serenade of B-I-N-G-O and Bingo was his name.
Sometimes she would say "Start again" or "from the begining" - really it is too funny. Somehow the boys didn't hhear her.
It is peach and the boys have been having an extended sleepover in Ian's room. They love it. I love how close they are.
Today I ask Rory who is her best friend "My brothers" she said. Twice today.
Last night - endless serenade of B-I-N-G-O and Bingo was his name.
Sometimes she would say "Start again" or "from the begining" - really it is too funny. Somehow the boys didn't hhear her.
It is peach and the boys have been having an extended sleepover in Ian's room. They love it. I love how close they are.
Today I ask Rory who is her best friend "My brothers" she said. Twice today.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Chess Tournaments
The boys have learned chess. Really learned to play chess. And we have competitive tournaments (where they often beat me before moving on to each other and then Daddy.) The pride I feel when I look into the play room and see the boys playing chess is amazing. Especially when other boys fight with each other so often - I hope that for the rest of their lives these two enjoy challenging each other with respect.
Rory has been dealing with some colds but is as funny as ever. She is totally potty trained besides naps and nights (mostly because I am not ready)
Soem funny things:
When she bumps into something she says “Sorry” automatically.
When she sings Old MacDonald, she sings "Old Mc Honald" and does it often - she sings everything often and loudly- rarely stops speaking!
Rory has been dealing with some colds but is as funny as ever. She is totally potty trained besides naps and nights (mostly because I am not ready)
Soem funny things:
When she bumps into something she says “Sorry” automatically.
When she sings Old MacDonald, she sings "Old Mc Honald" and does it often - she sings everything often and loudly- rarely stops speaking!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Heart Broken...
Daron had a rough two days. He gets pretty angry sometimes. I think this was a hard two days - Rory demands a lot of attention and that makes him mad - especially since we give in to her. He was getting frustrated with Ian on a few things and to make matters worse, Ian had a sleepover tonight which makes Daron feel sad. We had some nice Mommy Daron time tonight over the Triops.
But midday when I thought he needed to hear it- I said "Do you know how much I love you D?"
He had a food full of chicken nugget so I thought I heard him wrong when he said "Heart broken" I said "What?" He said it again.
I had him come closer to me and I said what does that mean. He said "love me so much your heart is so big it could break" - or something like that. I couldnt believe it.
But midday when I thought he needed to hear it- I said "Do you know how much I love you D?"
He had a food full of chicken nugget so I thought I heard him wrong when he said "Heart broken" I said "What?" He said it again.
I had him come closer to me and I said what does that mean. He said "love me so much your heart is so big it could break" - or something like that. I couldnt believe it.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
So why do you still have them?
Was hanging with D the other day and he stuck his hand down my shirt- just innocently like he sometimes hugs me or pulls my hair. He was surprised to find clevage (I was wearing a sports bra) and jumped back and said "what's that?" Before i could answer he said "Is that where the milk comes from?"
"Yes"
"Do you still make milk"
"No, Dorothy is bigger now"
"So why do you still have those?"
"Yes"
"Do you still make milk"
"No, Dorothy is bigger now"
"So why do you still have those?"
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
At Woodloch
We are at Woodloch with Grannie Annie and Saba Josh, Kiva and Samara and Zack and Melissa and Jordyn.
Ian asked the best question in the world today. Apparently during Innaguartion of Obama - during which the whole family was moved- Grannie Annie took a moment to hone in on racism of the past etc. Among the things she said was that black people used to have to sit on the back of the bus and white people in the front and Ian looked at her seriously and asked which she was then. People really have to stop teaching and let kids figure some things out on their own.
Daron is having a BIG moment - I bought him the first BOB book series and he has read 4 of the books and the pride is oozing out of his ears. Now, in a bed next to Ian who is reading, Daron is sounding out words and finishing one book after another. I am just as proud as he is- especially Daron the middle child - the one who doesnt always get as much of our unrequested attention. Thankfully we are blessed with a middle child who knows how to demand attention.
Dorothy and Jordyn are adorable together- somehow really enjoying each other and playing together so cutely. And today, even sleeping in the same room - comfortable and loving the company of a peer for them. There are no words- it is like Ian and Daron and so great for her to have a relative friend.
Feel very blessed to have this trip. We miss Omi and Alan very much. But all things for a reason.
Ian asked the best question in the world today. Apparently during Innaguartion of Obama - during which the whole family was moved- Grannie Annie took a moment to hone in on racism of the past etc. Among the things she said was that black people used to have to sit on the back of the bus and white people in the front and Ian looked at her seriously and asked which she was then. People really have to stop teaching and let kids figure some things out on their own.
Daron is having a BIG moment - I bought him the first BOB book series and he has read 4 of the books and the pride is oozing out of his ears. Now, in a bed next to Ian who is reading, Daron is sounding out words and finishing one book after another. I am just as proud as he is- especially Daron the middle child - the one who doesnt always get as much of our unrequested attention. Thankfully we are blessed with a middle child who knows how to demand attention.
Dorothy and Jordyn are adorable together- somehow really enjoying each other and playing together so cutely. And today, even sleeping in the same room - comfortable and loving the company of a peer for them. There are no words- it is like Ian and Daron and so great for her to have a relative friend.
Feel very blessed to have this trip. We miss Omi and Alan very much. But all things for a reason.
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