N: Mommy?
Me: Hmmm?
N: Can I wear my sandals to the store?
Me: Sure.
N: Thank you!
Me: You're welcome.
N: Mommy?
Me: Hmmm?
N: I don't want to wear my sandals to the store.
Me: Then don't wear your sandals to the store.
N: Okay.
Friday, May 20, 2011
A Typical Conversation with Natalie
N: Mommy?
Me: Hmmm?
N: Can I wear my sandals to the store?
Me: Sure.
N: Thank you!
Me: You're welcome.
N: Mommy?
Me: Hmmm?
N: I don't want to wear my sandals to the store.
Me: Then don't wear your sandals to the store.
N: Okay.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Happy Birthday David!
He's now 35...officially climbing the hill. Not over it yet, but definitely approaching the top.
Happy Birthday, babe. We love you!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
It must be a boy thing.
David is somewhat horrified when he witnesses his only son playing with his sisters' girly toys.
Somehow I think he would have been proud if he had seen the result of the play session that Chris had with the Polly Pockets recently.
Disclaimer: No Polly Pockets were injured in the making of this post.
Somehow I think he would have been proud if he had seen the result of the play session that Chris had with the Polly Pockets recently.
Disclaimer: No Polly Pockets were injured in the making of this post.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Sunday, May 08, 2011
These Three
If it weren't for these three, and a bit of help from David, I would not celebrate this day in this way. I'd call my mom and wish I could hug her (I'll still do that!); but that's where it would end.
Instead, I get to celebrate my three treasures. Next to my husband, they are God's greatest gifts to me. Allyson, Natalie, and Christopher, I love you more than I could ever begin to explain. Thank you for making this day so special.
Allyson Mackenzie 4/08/04
Natalie Mae 1/08/08
Christopher James 6/23/09
Instead, I get to celebrate my three treasures. Next to my husband, they are God's greatest gifts to me. Allyson, Natalie, and Christopher, I love you more than I could ever begin to explain. Thank you for making this day so special.
Allyson Mackenzie 4/08/04
Natalie Mae 1/08/08
Christopher James 6/23/09Happy Mother's Day to our own mommies, the grandmas to our three. For a walk down memory lane, revisit last year's Mom's Day post.
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Consultation Requested with the Tooth Fairy
Would someone please inform the tooth fairy that Ally has lost another one?
My question is this, at what point do the adult teeth show up?
Because if this kid loses any more without replacements we'll have to liquefy her meals and serve them with a straw.
My question is this, at what point do the adult teeth show up?
Because if this kid loses any more without replacements we'll have to liquefy her meals and serve them with a straw.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Deserving Daddy
We're a chart family.
Or maybe I should say I am a chart person.
Currently there are at least 7 charts on our fridge (including three entirely different, but equally necessary calendars). The other four charts are Ally's Chore Chart, Nat's Potty Chart, our weekly menu, and our Countdown to the Beach Chart (by the way...we're down to the twenties!). Along with this I have at least three lists (To Do this week, To Do today, and a grocery list, if you must know).
My penchant for charts may or may not have been passed along to Ally who made her Daddy this "chart" not too long ago.
After we both commented on the rewards of a deserving Daddy, Ally looked to David and said, "I'd say, for a dad, you're pretty cool."
Ally, in case you're reading this, it's nearly Mother's Day and I might be needing a "misosh" as well.
Or maybe I should say I am a chart person.
Currently there are at least 7 charts on our fridge (including three entirely different, but equally necessary calendars). The other four charts are Ally's Chore Chart, Nat's Potty Chart, our weekly menu, and our Countdown to the Beach Chart (by the way...we're down to the twenties!). Along with this I have at least three lists (To Do this week, To Do today, and a grocery list, if you must know).
My penchant for charts may or may not have been passed along to Ally who made her Daddy this "chart" not too long ago.
After we both commented on the rewards of a deserving Daddy, Ally looked to David and said, "I'd say, for a dad, you're pretty cool."
Ally, in case you're reading this, it's nearly Mother's Day and I might be needing a "misosh" as well.
Monday, May 02, 2011
Quick Quotes: Sunday Edition
One memorable line heard on a recent Sunday morning:
"You DON'T hit your brother with the Bible!"
(who said it or to whom it was spoken will remain a mystery...)
Yesterday I taught Kids' Church for the first time (in this church). Ally was in my class, as were several children who thought it was perfectly acceptable to play football in the moments before class began. Sorry, but I wasn't having it. Not appropriate for kids' church. I snagged the ball from one of the kids and asked them to find a chair. Ally turns to me and says,
(who said it or to whom it was spoken will remain a mystery...)
Yesterday I taught Kids' Church for the first time (in this church). Ally was in my class, as were several children who thought it was perfectly acceptable to play football in the moments before class began. Sorry, but I wasn't having it. Not appropriate for kids' church. I snagged the ball from one of the kids and asked them to find a chair. Ally turns to me and says,
"That's why you're a good teacher...you're MEAN."
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