Today

A bubble bath for the trouble makers.
No, we don't actually own the proper soap to make a proper bubble bath.
However, today while I was busy getting lunch ready and Brennon was suppose to be spending a few moments in solitary confinement, AKA: time out. My little Addy decided to entertain her brother by sneaking a bottle of liquid dish soap, which they proceeded to squirt all over the floor and rub all over themselves. So two soapy kids can make a really nice bubble bath and getting half a bottle of dish soap out of carpet is a nice afternoon activity for mom.
Also, may I point out that Brennon's eye is not due to his mischievous ways but rather, that is what happens to my poor little guy whenever he gets bitten by a bug.

Yesterday

right after breakfast while helping clear away the dishes

Emma "mommy, I'm gonna be a good listener today and help you do everything!"

Brennon "well, I'm not gonna be a listener!"


And both of them told the truth.

Nicknames

I have assigned my children nicknames. Now I have done this in the past so I am sure that the names I have assigned at this point in time will change at a later date. But right now I can't seem to think of any other names more appropriate than what I have given them.

Emma-Jean: Not having reached the age of 6, yet acting very much like I anticipate most pre- teens to act she is now "Drama mama". And as her daddy pointed out at last nights T-ball game. She may not outrun them when she gets to be in school, but she'll out do all of them in Drama!


Brennon: Being the mischievous little boy with the super cute face and grin, not to mention how quick he is at puckering up for a sweet kiss for mommy right at the moment of trouble, he is "Catch" as in Catch 22. He drives you crazy....but you love him to death!

Addy: Now she is teeny and super petite. Almost fragile looking, can you break her... well 2 trips to the ER to have her elbows set back into place tells us that you can dislocate her. Break her...probably. But if you tried, you would probably look as though you got into a massive attack with a dozen of cats...and lost. She is a biter, scratcher, pincher, and hitter.
So she is "scrapper" many run ins with her older siblings and she usually ends up making THEM cry.

Puppy Love

My Aunties Cocker Spaniel had puppies so of course we had to take our children to go and visit them. They are so cute when they are small, and so whiny while they were outside, they just wanted attention and to be held. So I guess they are a lot like kids, I mean you also have to make sure there being fed, and clean up after them. So perhaps I can look at it as though my poor auntie has 6 babies and at least I only have 3! Emma has already stated that she wants to visit them again. For the fact that my kids are animal leery I am glad they all liked them and actually held them!

Game Night

Tickets behind home plate: Free
4 foot long hot dogs: $19.00
1 french fry: $4.75
4 drinks: $19.00
Parking: $11.00

Taking 3 YOUNG KIDS to a Rockies game with a 1hour and 20 minute rain delay: Ummm...Priceless???

Our 4th of July

Infectious

There are a lot of things about my Addy Joy that are infectious, like her little laugh, her smile, the way she says ug, and puts her arms around your neck for a hug.
Her energy, the girl is my climber she scrambles up anything and everything like a little goat, yesterday she quickly ascended the changing table then managed to pull herself standing in the window, yes, the little small window in her bedroom, clinging to the glass, feet on the window sill. But another thing about her that is infectious is her germs. Particularly the germs from her mouth, see if she is pulling herself up on something she will often times use her teeth to help her achieve her goal, well last week her goal was climbing me. I received two little teeth marks in my left shoulder that resemble more of a snake bite then anything.
well, thinking nothing of it I didn't take care of it properly. So a few days ago I realize that its really red, and sore and that actually my whole shoulder is even sort of stiff and sore to move. Not to mention the pockets of puss and the red lines branching off from it. But have no fear Dr. Danyelle has been treating herself successfully and it seems to be improving. However, this has been a good lesson for me on Addys infectious capabilities.

Girly Girl

Last night we decided to try eating at Noodles & CO.
EmmaJean was loving her mac and cheese and exclaimed,
"this is were I will always eat after shopping all day!"

A.B.C.

Whats grosser then gross?

Realizing as you walk through the grocery store, that your son is chewing a piece of gum, that you did not give him.

Achieved

I think I can safely say that we have achieved success. Which of course now that is said I am sure some set back somehow will occur. He does super great at home, nap times, bed times and in the car. And when away from home and afraid to use a public potty, well, so far he seems to hold it well! We have not had any diapers for a whole week and I was so thrilled when I went to the store and only had to buy 1 package. Which of course I will only get to enjoy this feeling for so long before I am back to 2 I know, but for now we will enjoy this luxury. Way to go Brennon, who knew the sound of urine streams and plops in the toilet could make a mom so happy!