Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Slimy Chicken
As Houghton and Mary were getting out of the bath and getting ready for dinner, Houghton was complaining. Paul told him what we were having and he was complaining that for 2 nights in a row we were having something he didn't like. Being confused, I explained we were having chicken & rice with cream of mushroom (which he loves) He said ...."OH! you mean slimy chicken!!! I really like THAT!! So now we have slimy chicken!!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Update
We made it!! My Mom, Houghton, Mary and I walked 4.2 miles on Saturday morning. I was quite impressed that Mary stayed in the jogging stroller for 90% of it. (little legs can only go so fast) by then Houghton had his second wind and I was ready to be done...I really can't walk that slow! They had jumpy things for the kids and hot dogs and entertainment and vendors etc. It was really nice to help out a great cause. Many people walking had t-shirts with their angels on them with a brief story and it really was moving. I like that ...moving in a subtle way...not just shoved down your throat. I am kind of an introvert about that stuff. I think sometimes it's way too personal to just shout out to the world.
Anyway, I also caved. We turned on the a/c...well I did. I just couldn't handle it anymore!!!
I think the sun is sucking the life force out of me!!! I don't want to do anything!!! You should see my living room. It looks as though the rest of the house decided to move into the living room!
Anyway, I also caved. We turned on the a/c...well I did. I just couldn't handle it anymore!!!
I think the sun is sucking the life force out of me!!! I don't want to do anything!!! You should see my living room. It looks as though the rest of the house decided to move into the living room!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Spring Fever
I have it, the kids have it and Paul's not allowed (at least until the exam is over)
It was 96 degrees yesterday. Fortunately, it's supposed to cool down tomorrow to only 88. In our house now at 9pm it is a balmy 83 degrees. The kids are sleeping in their underwear (and diaper) and my mantra has now become...."I will not turn on the a/c, I will not turn on the a/c" you get the idea.
I have been busy at work trying to get summer schedules in order, so that I may have the most possible time with the kids.
I cannot wait for our summer road trip....Just thinking about it makes me want to go now!! I really am looking forward to it. I feel like a little kid again....I am sure that when I get going it may not be as exciting. But I have my illusions (or delusions?) for now!!
I remember road tripping growing up and there were good times...and not so good times...but I rememeber being with my family and that is cool!! I hope to make memories that last for my kids!!
Houghton is busy swimmng 5 days a week and doing homework etc. He also has learned to ride a 2 wheeler!! YEAH HOUGHTON!! It really took him no time at all. Paul was really surprised he just took to it! He even had to remind himself that Houghton is a lot more fearless than he used to be!! Paul and Houghton had a "man date"/playdate. It was really a play date the dad's planned since they were the ones going biking. I forced Paul to make the plans. (baby steps!) It was quite cute!! They all went for a ride on the bike path that runs along the canal...it's really nice since the path goes under all of the major intersections. Houghton even got to leave dad in the dust!!! We are looking into doing the Ironkids Jr. Triathalon in the fall. He seems interested and now that he can ride a bike, it's one more thing to check off on the life list!! What a fun thing to do! He has so much energy and it will be fun since he knows a couple of kids who will be doing it too!! It really amazes me how much he's growing up. I just can't get over it!! He is struggling a little with being the "responsible"one. He really gets in trouble for doing stuff that for him would get a verbal warning but since Mary watches his every move ...then copies it....he gets into a little more trouble. I have to help him out since I am the oldest, I know what it's like. So I try to be as compassionate as possible to him in this situation. I have to remind myself too that he's just a kid...a good kid but still a kid. He has always been so good that when stuff does happen, Paul usually reminds me that it's normal for a 7 year-old boy!!
Mary is quite the princess. She amazes me with her stubbornness and her compassion. She loves singing and dancing. She got her baby out tonight and sat it in her lap and read her a story!! How wonderful!! She really loves her babies!!! She has been grocery shopping and feeding us all lunch and snacks (even if we don't want them) from her shopping cart she unburied from her room. Speaking of her room, I found on clearance at the Disney store, a princess canopy for over her bed! It is too cute and I couldn't resist!! Mary is in love with it and loves to go to bed in her "princess bed"....it makes our bedtime routine so much nicer (so far!)
She has also been in trouble too! She gets very bossy and smart-talks to her parents!! I am much more tolerant than Paul (not by much be he realllly hates it!!) She has also learned to spit when she is angry ( that usually lands a spanking esp. if its while she's in timeout) Sometimes I wonder just how I am going to manage her!! She is much more of a force to be reckoned with than her brother ever was!! The cuteness saves her .....A LOT!!
It was 96 degrees yesterday. Fortunately, it's supposed to cool down tomorrow to only 88. In our house now at 9pm it is a balmy 83 degrees. The kids are sleeping in their underwear (and diaper) and my mantra has now become...."I will not turn on the a/c, I will not turn on the a/c" you get the idea.
I have been busy at work trying to get summer schedules in order, so that I may have the most possible time with the kids.
I cannot wait for our summer road trip....Just thinking about it makes me want to go now!! I really am looking forward to it. I feel like a little kid again....I am sure that when I get going it may not be as exciting. But I have my illusions (or delusions?) for now!!
I remember road tripping growing up and there were good times...and not so good times...but I rememeber being with my family and that is cool!! I hope to make memories that last for my kids!!
Houghton is busy swimmng 5 days a week and doing homework etc. He also has learned to ride a 2 wheeler!! YEAH HOUGHTON!! It really took him no time at all. Paul was really surprised he just took to it! He even had to remind himself that Houghton is a lot more fearless than he used to be!! Paul and Houghton had a "man date"/playdate. It was really a play date the dad's planned since they were the ones going biking. I forced Paul to make the plans. (baby steps!) It was quite cute!! They all went for a ride on the bike path that runs along the canal...it's really nice since the path goes under all of the major intersections. Houghton even got to leave dad in the dust!!! We are looking into doing the Ironkids Jr. Triathalon in the fall. He seems interested and now that he can ride a bike, it's one more thing to check off on the life list!! What a fun thing to do! He has so much energy and it will be fun since he knows a couple of kids who will be doing it too!! It really amazes me how much he's growing up. I just can't get over it!! He is struggling a little with being the "responsible"one. He really gets in trouble for doing stuff that for him would get a verbal warning but since Mary watches his every move ...then copies it....he gets into a little more trouble. I have to help him out since I am the oldest, I know what it's like. So I try to be as compassionate as possible to him in this situation. I have to remind myself too that he's just a kid...a good kid but still a kid. He has always been so good that when stuff does happen, Paul usually reminds me that it's normal for a 7 year-old boy!!
Mary is quite the princess. She amazes me with her stubbornness and her compassion. She loves singing and dancing. She got her baby out tonight and sat it in her lap and read her a story!! How wonderful!! She really loves her babies!!! She has been grocery shopping and feeding us all lunch and snacks (even if we don't want them) from her shopping cart she unburied from her room. Speaking of her room, I found on clearance at the Disney store, a princess canopy for over her bed! It is too cute and I couldn't resist!! Mary is in love with it and loves to go to bed in her "princess bed"....it makes our bedtime routine so much nicer (so far!)
She has also been in trouble too! She gets very bossy and smart-talks to her parents!! I am much more tolerant than Paul (not by much be he realllly hates it!!) She has also learned to spit when she is angry ( that usually lands a spanking esp. if its while she's in timeout) Sometimes I wonder just how I am going to manage her!! She is much more of a force to be reckoned with than her brother ever was!! The cuteness saves her .....A LOT!!
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