Doody, Doody

This is great!! (Only because it didn't happen to me!)
Paul was giving the kids a bath right before choir practice and right after dinner.
Houghton said "Uh-Oh, Mary pooped!!" and Poop she did!! It filled her tub....which divides the tub so Houghton can have some space and Mary is still too little for the big tub! Paul promptly threw the kids out and was grossed out....but the good guy he is cleaned out the tubs!! And scrubbed his arms and left for choir!! Mary was quite amused with herself and I had a good chuckle too!! I don't think Houghton ever did that when he was little and this is the first time Mary has so maybe we're blessed?? Then I wondered....has this happened to anyone else?

Soccer

This is for you Tio Rene-

This is his other passion....he only agreed to continue swimming as long as it didn't interfere with soccer!! He loves it and is really improving. He got to play goalie at the last game (Sat) and did great....he really paid attention. The kids on his team are learning the positions and how to play as a team(not just all chase after the ball!) His control of the ball is great....the hardest part is getting them to follow the ball....they'll kick it then forget to keep going!! Houghton's not afraid to get in there and get the ball....he's really loving it!!

My Little Swimmer

My little swimmer....this is Houghton at his first swim meet (2 weeks ago). He did great...he swam 25Y backstroke and freestyle. It was a non-timed event but he did it!! His coach says his backstroke is great!! He's a fish and I would never have guessed that the backstroke would be his best/favorite event.....when he was first learning to swim, he wouldn't even lay on his back in the water...He would throw a HUGE fit!!!

Wow, it doesn't seem like 2 weeks since I last updated. Well, Mary is sick, again, the same snot ridden head and cough as before. I am told it's only a cold but well, I might be seeing the doc again soon. I took her and Houghton last week for shots. A flu shot for Houghton and Mary's one year stuff. They were great...Houghton cried before he even got the shot and when it was done said, "that was it??". I think he was being influenced by his sister. Her shots were in the arm and she didn't like it. We had a busy weekend and the soccer game was rained out. It has now officially gotten "chilly". I think if I said cold, everyone who lives where it's actually cold might want to hurt me. Lets say I need a sweater at night and we are eating dinner on the patio....except I am still getting bit by mosquitoes. (Only me!!) Paul is getting closer to his exam and I am getting nervous. I know he is too but I am trying to be supportive and not the "slave driver" He's been great though....For getting a little extra study time in the late afternoon, he makes dinner while I get the kids to the various activities!!! Besides...I usually pick something to grill....Then he has an excuse to have a beer!!!

My Hams

Mary loves to climb! (not walk climb!)

and Houghton cannot miss a photo op!!

But they are so photogenic!!

Homebound

As of last Monday, I am officially a stay-at-home mom! If you would've asked me 6 years ago what I thought....I would say you were crazy. So a little time goes by, another kid in the mix....and I LOVE IT!! Granted it's only been a week and a half, but I have big plans. I get to spend time being lazy, playing with Mary (who has the best giggles around!), take Houghton to various activities and even have play dates!! Being so busy this past week I wonder how I ever thought school would fit in. I haven't even found it a challenge to stay out of stores. I really don't have the desire to shop these days!!! OOOOOH!!! What was that .....yes and for 2 reasons...1)girls clothes, shoes etc, there are tooo many to choose from and Mary made out like a bandit for her birthday (thanks guys!!) She is sooo set for the fall/winter!! and 2) Yes, I am getting over being sick. I am still figuring out how to manage laundry, TTS, and dinner all in a days work....and I am still rebelling against my mom.....I hate housework!!! (but I do it anyway!)

The Sick House!

Well, to update, Paul came back from Chicago (actuarial seminar) and got everyone sick. As to whether this is true or not I am not entirely sure. Paul is now either sick again or it got to him finally. He has been a trooper, as much as men can, (I know how sexist....But it's true!) he is on the mend and I am on the quest to disinfect the house.