On the first day of Christmas (many days ago)... it was Christmas Eve...EVE... We were at the Bowers house in Indiana (continued from previous blog), and little Carly was running a fever. A Christmas flu you might say? Now being sick at home is one thing, but being at someone else's house with a house full of people is quite different. It was evening time and Father Rick from St. Patrick had come over for a visit. Carson still quite content with the Wii and the train in the bonus room insisted the "UNCLE" Rick as he continued to call him join him upstairs to watch the train go around. It was quite a hoot as Carson took him by the hand to "train-ville". Yes, I do have pictures. Now, as it was time to settle in to bed it did not seem to be a long night until 2:30 arrived.
This takes us to the second day of Christmas... on Christmas Eve. Then 2:45, then 3, then the crying took us to the car at 4:45. We drove the city streets of Terre Haute until 6:15 and then sat in the driveway for another hour to try to get some sleep. It made for a long day, but she seemed to rebound in time for Christmas Eve Mass when sitting still was not an option. She ran through the aisles, the pews, and we finally found ourselves in the empty nursery sliding down a slide. After mass we left for home, yes 4 1/2 hours away home. The first hour was fine, but considering that there were 3 more to go a bit of trouble was headed our way. We hit Indy and the crying began.... until interstate 75. Yes 97 minutes of straight crying, but who cares about safety and rules... Jason removed her seat belt and she fell fast asleep on her daddy until we arrived home at 1:00 a.m.
Ah yes the third day of Christmas... CHRISTMAS! We arrived home before Santa came, Caitlin sleepily put out the cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa. Everyone slept, and slept and slept. I believe at 8:40 a.m. on Christmas morning I asked Jason, "is this really how Christmas morning is supposed to be?" The little sugarplums finally emerged from their slumber to see what Santa had left them. Aunt Lauri, Uncle Jeff, Chelsea, and Abbi arrived to bring gifts and prepare breakfast. We ripped through the gifts and tried on the twirling skirts and within minutes of putting on the beautiful skirt, Carly blessed her dad and the skirt with a little Christmas cookie toss. And that is the story for the day... It was a relaxing day...
On the fourth day of Christmas (Boxing Day in Canada) we actually had Christmas dinner, and enjoyed being at home. We had a spectacular meal that I would like to have every month!
On the fifth day of Christmas (Saturday) we were supposed to have Christmas with Grandma and Grandpa, but Carson came down with the flu first thing in the morning. He was slightly ill and then fine the rest of the day. We managed to venture out for Dani's varsity basketball game. Carson fell fast asleep at the beginning of the game and within 10 minutes was ready to re-visit the bathroom. Unfortunately we were headed back home and did not even see a minute of Dani in the game.
On the sixth day of Christmas was supposed to be another travel day, but the parents of house were down with what the kids had so Canada needed to be postponed until the next couple of days. I managed to get Carson and Caitlin to see the movie "Bedtime Stories" at the theater. It was Carson's very first movie at the theater. It went well for the most part, he was just more thrilled with the whole setup and how it all worked.
On the seventh day of Christmas (Monday), Jason returned to work that was supposed to be a planned vacation day, but since we stayed home he went back to work. The kids and I enjoyed the Christmas gifts and putting things away.
On the eighth day of Christmas (Tuesday) we decided to journey up to Canada with everyone on the clear of the illness. Caitlin escaped it, so we thought (stay tuned to another day of Christmas to see what happens).
On the ninth day (BIGGEST DAY) of Christmas in Canada it was Christmas again (New Year's Eve)... we opened gifts again. This time a John Deere tractor and trailer for Carson, "girlie" items with sparkles and diaries for Caitlin, and a very cute set of Maracas and sweater for Carly. They enjoyed having a final morning to rip through wrapping paper. As if the excitement of gifts was not enough. We went to a really nice pool to swim in the morning. It had very strict rules about 2 children per parent have to be within arm's length at all times. Caitlin was able to "test out" of parent watch by passing a test of swimming and water treading. It was a proud moment when she received her paper bracelet that showed she could be at the water slide, warm pool, or diving board without a parent. We also ran a multitude of errands after the swimming event. It was Carson in boots, Auntie Sandy in a borrowed winter cap from me, and me well.... it is a secret because I forgot one very important undergarment for myself after the swimming, but desperately needed to help out with groceries. We happened to stop at Tim Horton's for a coffee and Carson was thrilled with his 10 honey dip TIMBITS. That must of been lunch because I had a couple and then I blinked and they were gone. Carson had his usual antics that were so funny I should of written them down, but he just continued on our vegetable dip mix errands with a smile. (LONG STORY, another day, CRAZY CANADIANS...) At 4:20 I boarded the GO transit train with Sam and Carson. It was another amazing train adventure for Carson. We went two stops and Carson would of ridden all night, but we were just sneaking on for a quick ride (it was not an honor system lesson by any means). Another smiling from ear to ear moment for Carson. We eventually made it home to prepare for the New Year's Eve festivities. We went to the Magna center for a night filled with FREE activities. There were jumpers, clowns, and free ice skating. We all managed to pile on the ice in our skates, with the exception of Carly. She was happily escorted around the ice in the arms of mom and dad. We then made it home in time (8:30) for the bash to begin and the guests to arrive. A night of food and fun... and not all made it until midnight, but Caitlin of course waved the white flag at 12:01. Carson and Carly rang in the New Year with a few snores. It was a fun filled day...
On the tenth day of Christmas it involved a wee bit of recovering from all the activities we had on New Year's Eve. Sandy and I did manage to go to see the Tale of Despereaux (SCARY) with the girls and Marc and Jason took Sam and Carson to Chuckie Cheese. The boys had a blast there! Carson's dream for his birthday was to get to Chuckie Cheese. He told everyone he had already celebrated his birthday in Canada at Chuckie Cheese (grinning from ear to ear) and his birthday is 6 weeks away.
On the eleventh day of Christmas we headed out to the Upper Canada Mall in the morning to hit the play area and for the girls to use their Claire's gift cards. a six and seven year old in Claire's for 40 minutes is a great experience, and I highly recommend it ;). The best part of the day is when we piled in the car and headed to Barrie to go snow tubing. We took both vans loaded with snow gear to go to Snow Valley. We did not know that EVERYONE had the idea to go to Snow Valley. Needless to say a couple hours in the car, and 45 minutes in line did not get us an $80.00 trip down the tubing hills so we took our business back to the original point of departure and had some fun on a local hill. The kids loved the tubing and it even snowed while we were there to give it the full effect. Carly and Philly even joined in the fun. That night we went "duck pin" glo bowling. That was fun, interesting, and expensive. It was a great way for the kids to spend our last evening in Canada.
On the twelfth day of Christmas we piled Caitlin, Carson, Carly, Philly, Jason, and Chrissy all back in the car and headed for home. We stopped to watch Sam and Ellie do well at their swimming lessons, then we continued on home. The border was eventful for the kids since someone was arrested in the next lane right in front of us. The kids never spoke a word through the border as they thought that would happen to them! We added in a stop at Sam's. As if the car were not loaded enough with three kids and a dog... imagine all the paper products and diapers, and food added into the mix. We made it home in time to breath in and go to bed!
That is all I could think of for now and not so many days will come before the next blog since my memory only holds so much.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Monday, December 22, 2008
Christmas here, Christmas there, Christmas in Indiana?
Here we are blogging from Indiana... There is much to blog as we have survived the Girl Scout Christmas party (21 girls and moms in our home), the Christmas Program, the Christmas with Grandi and now the Christmas with the Bowers. No need for Santa to stop at our home, the kids have been blessed with people who love them many times over.
Speaking of the big man in the red suit... He called Friday evening as the kids were playing at the neighbors. I told them that he called at 9:30 to make sure they were in bed, but noooooo they wanted to be loud at the Sallisbury house. When I told them both, they ran up stairs faster than ever and did their nightly routine in an eighth of the time that it normally happens. AMAZED, I promised them that I would give Santa a call to let them know that they were in bed. Both asked the next morning if I had called Santa. What a powerful man that Santa...
Today we went the the Meadows Shopping Center to visit Santa one last time before his big trip. Caitlin hopped right on his lap and told him to bring whatever... Carly sat on his lap long enough to realize she did not like him, and then Carson has never gotten close to Santa for fear of what he might say. ...but, Santa had a TRAIN, oh yes a lovely little Christmas train. Carson hung out for awhile to check out the train.
Which leads me to the next item of business... Uncle Tim's train! Uncle Tim had a Lionel Christmas Train stored away and brought it out this evening just for Carson. Uncle Tim has soared to new highs in Carson's book... as I am typing the train is moving slowly around the track with the sweet sound of a sleeping boy in a sleeping bag right beside the track.
We went bowling this evening with a large group of friends. It was great fun, Carson had a great time and Caitlin found that after a few early gutter balls she loved bowling too. This was a bumper free bowling experience so thank goodness Carson could of cared less where the ball went. In his heart he knows that he is the champion at Wii bowling anyway.
Carly's teeth are officially at biting range now, you can feel all of them as she chomps down to receive Orajel. She is having a blast in Indiana and loving the crazy schedule. She just ran around the bowling alley all evening with not a care in the world.
Speaking of the big man in the red suit... He called Friday evening as the kids were playing at the neighbors. I told them that he called at 9:30 to make sure they were in bed, but noooooo they wanted to be loud at the Sallisbury house. When I told them both, they ran up stairs faster than ever and did their nightly routine in an eighth of the time that it normally happens. AMAZED, I promised them that I would give Santa a call to let them know that they were in bed. Both asked the next morning if I had called Santa. What a powerful man that Santa...
Today we went the the Meadows Shopping Center to visit Santa one last time before his big trip. Caitlin hopped right on his lap and told him to bring whatever... Carly sat on his lap long enough to realize she did not like him, and then Carson has never gotten close to Santa for fear of what he might say. ...but, Santa had a TRAIN, oh yes a lovely little Christmas train. Carson hung out for awhile to check out the train.
Which leads me to the next item of business... Uncle Tim's train! Uncle Tim had a Lionel Christmas Train stored away and brought it out this evening just for Carson. Uncle Tim has soared to new highs in Carson's book... as I am typing the train is moving slowly around the track with the sweet sound of a sleeping boy in a sleeping bag right beside the track.
We went bowling this evening with a large group of friends. It was great fun, Carson had a great time and Caitlin found that after a few early gutter balls she loved bowling too. This was a bumper free bowling experience so thank goodness Carson could of cared less where the ball went. In his heart he knows that he is the champion at Wii bowling anyway.
Carly's teeth are officially at biting range now, you can feel all of them as she chomps down to receive Orajel. She is having a blast in Indiana and loving the crazy schedule. She just ran around the bowling alley all evening with not a care in the world.
Caitlin is at a sleepover with Josie and Kristen tonight, and loving being with her Terre Haute friends. It is amazing how the memories slowly slip away, but we work pretty hard at making new ones.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
"Thank Yous," The Volunteer, and Church
Carly has been a true example setter in the house lately. "Thank you" comes immediately after snack delivery, a milk sippy, a diaper changing. I cannot believe how mannerly she has become. We would like to think those manners come from the elder siblings, but lately, we cannot even get those two to sit through a meal without reprimanding. Great examples...
We have entered a time in our lives that we feel it is necessary for our kids to see how fortunate we are. We try to give of our time, talent, and treasure as often as possible, but feel that now is the time that the kids do the same. Yesterday, Jason and Caitlin had the great opportunity to volunteer at the local "coats for Christmas." Caitlin was a real joy coming home and telling me about the things that she did, and what she encountered.
We have been hit by the "gigglepops." You know that contagious laughter that strikes at the dinner table and just won't stop. That is what is occurring, straight up belly laughter! It is the best contagious thing that anyone can catch.
I had some memory flashbacks this week, Caitlin's first haircut from Elizabeth in Terre Haute and her candle sniffing expertise. Jason taught her at Osco Drug to smell candles. I watched him teach Carly yesterday, and it was deja vu. I loved it then and I love it now.
Church was a bit of a trip today! Carly was not happy with being quiet or being good for that matter. We try so hard to teach church etiquette. Caitlin, for the most part, has it mastered... since she goes to church every Friday. I think taking Carson and Carly every Friday to the school mass should help them understand more about church behavior, but hmmm..... I just have not gotten there with Carly. It does not help that this sweet family of 8 (6 under the age of 8), with number 9 on the way, marches right up front every week with each child genuflecting and hands folded. Church aerobics has to get better and easier, and so many compliments after church to the kids, while I just hang my head and accept their sweet gesture. The compliments are surely for their red hair and sweet smiles, and they just look beyond the fidgeting and the occasional squeals... Thank you LORD!
We have entered a time in our lives that we feel it is necessary for our kids to see how fortunate we are. We try to give of our time, talent, and treasure as often as possible, but feel that now is the time that the kids do the same. Yesterday, Jason and Caitlin had the great opportunity to volunteer at the local "coats for Christmas." Caitlin was a real joy coming home and telling me about the things that she did, and what she encountered.
We have been hit by the "gigglepops." You know that contagious laughter that strikes at the dinner table and just won't stop. That is what is occurring, straight up belly laughter! It is the best contagious thing that anyone can catch.
I had some memory flashbacks this week, Caitlin's first haircut from Elizabeth in Terre Haute and her candle sniffing expertise. Jason taught her at Osco Drug to smell candles. I watched him teach Carly yesterday, and it was deja vu. I loved it then and I love it now.
Church was a bit of a trip today! Carly was not happy with being quiet or being good for that matter. We try so hard to teach church etiquette. Caitlin, for the most part, has it mastered... since she goes to church every Friday. I think taking Carson and Carly every Friday to the school mass should help them understand more about church behavior, but hmmm..... I just have not gotten there with Carly. It does not help that this sweet family of 8 (6 under the age of 8), with number 9 on the way, marches right up front every week with each child genuflecting and hands folded. Church aerobics has to get better and easier, and so many compliments after church to the kids, while I just hang my head and accept their sweet gesture. The compliments are surely for their red hair and sweet smiles, and they just look beyond the fidgeting and the occasional squeals... Thank you LORD!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The Haircut and the Snowman
So I finally cut the mullet... Carly could not have a Christmas mullet. She looks adorable. She sat in the chair with all the necessary patience for a haircut. She admired the blow dryers in the ceiling and loved having her hair brushed and curled. Stay tuned for pictures... Did I mention a blue sucker also made things easier!
There is a snowman fetish in the house, those Hallmark snowmen. For six years we have collected the snowmen that sing on the Hallmark commercials. You know, the snowmen that could brighten any one's day. I love them, and the kids love them even more. The batteries are fresh and the buttons are hot. They sometimes sing alone or in unison, but man it is entertaining. When I can figure out the video upload, that does not work for me... I will show you what a ball Carly has with the snowmen. She is a dance MACHINE!
Caitlin has had some real blond moments that are worth noting... or are they?? Tonight I was reading the annual Christmas letter before sending it out for final review and she thought it was interesting that I was reading about a girl so similar to her. She could not even believe that her name was Caitlin. WHAT??
As we entered the Mazza museum on Saturday, she happily walked amongst about 10 decorated Christmas trees. As we were leaving the Mazza, "wow they put up the trees while we were here." Did I mention that we were there for about an hour? I love to write about these moments that we can look back on.
Carson has been busy admiring every one's lighting display. Tonight's comment... "wow that is going to be a lot of work to put away when Christmas is over."
Last week driving in the car, "mom you should get a bookshelf for Caitlin in the car, so she can have a book supply in here." Out of the mouths of babes...
For those in Findlay, page 5 in the Findlay Living Magazine... a familiar red-head in the JUJU Beadz ad. Awe... sorry, just had to gloat for a moment.
There is a snowman fetish in the house, those Hallmark snowmen. For six years we have collected the snowmen that sing on the Hallmark commercials. You know, the snowmen that could brighten any one's day. I love them, and the kids love them even more. The batteries are fresh and the buttons are hot. They sometimes sing alone or in unison, but man it is entertaining. When I can figure out the video upload, that does not work for me... I will show you what a ball Carly has with the snowmen. She is a dance MACHINE!
Caitlin has had some real blond moments that are worth noting... or are they?? Tonight I was reading the annual Christmas letter before sending it out for final review and she thought it was interesting that I was reading about a girl so similar to her. She could not even believe that her name was Caitlin. WHAT??
As we entered the Mazza museum on Saturday, she happily walked amongst about 10 decorated Christmas trees. As we were leaving the Mazza, "wow they put up the trees while we were here." Did I mention that we were there for about an hour? I love to write about these moments that we can look back on.
Carson has been busy admiring every one's lighting display. Tonight's comment... "wow that is going to be a lot of work to put away when Christmas is over."
Last week driving in the car, "mom you should get a bookshelf for Caitlin in the car, so she can have a book supply in here." Out of the mouths of babes...
For those in Findlay, page 5 in the Findlay Living Magazine... a familiar red-head in the JUJU Beadz ad. Awe... sorry, just had to gloat for a moment.
Friday, December 5, 2008
The Footed Pajamas and Houdini
Yes, the lovely pair of Carter's footed pajamas has been a constant in this house for days. I see him come around the corner at 1:00 in the afternoon having found the footed pajamas. Can you blame them, I even want a pair? Carson received his first pair of footed fleece pajamas as a three year old; however, they were part of the bedtime wardrobe as an infant. The only thing is he wants to wear them around the house at all hours of the day. It is kind of hard to deny him that, except we cannot do grocery shopping or go to church in footed pajamas. He does look like a giant baby though! Will post a picture another day...
Oh boy, Houdini strikes again. This time it is in the crib and it involves pure nakedness. Carly has managed to unbutton, unzip, and un-tab the diaper.... quiet doesn't always mean napping.
Speaking of nakedness, probably not a blog entry that I will be most proud of... but when he is 20 or so maybe we will laugh about it. I dropped Carson off at a friend's house (who shall remain nameless) while I went to a funeral visitation. Long story, short... my cell phone rings casket side (yes, embarrassed and disappointed that I did not realize that the phone still rang on the alarm setting) and it is the friend telling me that she walked in on her daughter and my son putting their clothes back on. Carson thought it would be funny to walk around naked. Okay, from a 3 1/2 year old perspective, funny.... from a parent perspective... not funny.
We have had some trouble with Carson over the last few weeks with possible a new asthma medicine he is on... so he is now off the medication by parental decision. His behavior has been a bit scattered and nothing that we are used to, so we are working on some new parenting skills until we get it out of his system. Tonight was a sweet moment though, as I heard the bellow of his voice when he discovered where the baby Jesus was. He kept asking me in the car on our various errands today that he did not remember seeing the baby Jesus in the nativity set. Well, he remembered from our conversation in the car and he found him right in his mother's arms. He seemed so at peace after that. I may need to get a traveling nativity set.
Caitlin is busy this evening practicing at the University of Findlay preparing to cheer at the University of Findlay men's basketball game tomorrow. She is very excited to hang out with the girls. Then she is having a sleepover with Olivia. Good times being a seven year old...
Well Christmas cards, letters, baking, and laundry calling my name. And Sinter Klaas comes tonight to fill our wooden shoes so I need to get to bed....
Oh boy, Houdini strikes again. This time it is in the crib and it involves pure nakedness. Carly has managed to unbutton, unzip, and un-tab the diaper.... quiet doesn't always mean napping.
Speaking of nakedness, probably not a blog entry that I will be most proud of... but when he is 20 or so maybe we will laugh about it. I dropped Carson off at a friend's house (who shall remain nameless) while I went to a funeral visitation. Long story, short... my cell phone rings casket side (yes, embarrassed and disappointed that I did not realize that the phone still rang on the alarm setting) and it is the friend telling me that she walked in on her daughter and my son putting their clothes back on. Carson thought it would be funny to walk around naked. Okay, from a 3 1/2 year old perspective, funny.... from a parent perspective... not funny.
We have had some trouble with Carson over the last few weeks with possible a new asthma medicine he is on... so he is now off the medication by parental decision. His behavior has been a bit scattered and nothing that we are used to, so we are working on some new parenting skills until we get it out of his system. Tonight was a sweet moment though, as I heard the bellow of his voice when he discovered where the baby Jesus was. He kept asking me in the car on our various errands today that he did not remember seeing the baby Jesus in the nativity set. Well, he remembered from our conversation in the car and he found him right in his mother's arms. He seemed so at peace after that. I may need to get a traveling nativity set.
Caitlin is busy this evening practicing at the University of Findlay preparing to cheer at the University of Findlay men's basketball game tomorrow. She is very excited to hang out with the girls. Then she is having a sleepover with Olivia. Good times being a seven year old...
Well Christmas cards, letters, baking, and laundry calling my name. And Sinter Klaas comes tonight to fill our wooden shoes so I need to get to bed....
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Holiday Decorating
Well it has become that time of year...
Clark on the roof creating a landing strip for nearby small aircraft. Carson is infatuated with transportation, this might be the way to get him his own personal ride in a Cessna. It looks great... tonight I will capture some photos and get them posted.
We made our annual trip this morning to Kaleidoscope Tree Farms in Mt. Cory. With three children in tow in search of that perfect Christmas tree. It was a tough decision with many choices available, we shoved it in the Odyssey and headed home. I did have to ride in a crouched position in the small floor space that was left, but hey we got the tree.
The kids have their trees in their rooms all decorated, and we are nearing the countdown to this wonderful holiday. We are looking for ways to teach the kids the true meaning of the season. We are making it a point to volunteer at the city mission so that the kids can see what life is like for unfortunate people. We are very FORTUNATE!
Clark on the roof creating a landing strip for nearby small aircraft. Carson is infatuated with transportation, this might be the way to get him his own personal ride in a Cessna. It looks great... tonight I will capture some photos and get them posted.
We made our annual trip this morning to Kaleidoscope Tree Farms in Mt. Cory. With three children in tow in search of that perfect Christmas tree. It was a tough decision with many choices available, we shoved it in the Odyssey and headed home. I did have to ride in a crouched position in the small floor space that was left, but hey we got the tree.
The kids have their trees in their rooms all decorated, and we are nearing the countdown to this wonderful holiday. We are looking for ways to teach the kids the true meaning of the season. We are making it a point to volunteer at the city mission so that the kids can see what life is like for unfortunate people. We are very FORTUNATE!
Finally, a post BLACK Friday posting...
Well we have survived the first holiday of the season, Thanksgiving. We have a lot to give thanks for, as we always do... jobs, excellent health, great kids, and peace. It is now the time to have Santa on speed dial, better yet keep tally marks for good behavior.
Just to update myself on the children, since many things have occurred over the last two weeks.
Caitlin -
1st grade parent-teacher conferences went well, thank goodness... I was not concerned, but the anticipation of hearing about the number one red-head in the house was looming over me. She is social, but in a good way. She has confidence, which has just developed in the last two months. It is scary, she does not need me to take her back to the back of church for children's offertory. She can do her own things for her own self.
She still is the best mom assistant with Carly, but would rather me tie Carson up outside to a dog house most days. They have realized how to argue and one-up each other, and this is not what I ordered as a mother. However, she has sympathy cries for Carson when he is getting scolded for negative behavior.
Speaking of emotion, sign me up for therapy, she is only 7.... when is going to end :( ... She even stands in front of the bathroom mirror, so she can whine to herself. Why does everyone say she is just like me?? What have I created. (A beautiful little girl with a lot of FLARE for drama)
We say DQ in this house, not Dairy Queen, not disqualified, but "DRAMA QUEEN."
She has surprised me with past comments over the last week. During the Macy's Parade, they commented on the "pilgrims" that were in the parade; Caitlin's response was," the pilgrims are dead, they cannot be in the Macy's Parade." She has been comparing her fiction books that she has been reading. Better yet, she is crazy over the atlas and the world map she has proudly displayed on the family room wall. Geography will be a strong suit, followed immediately by READING. Her literature love continues and has passed onto her brother and sister.
Carson -
Oh boy, he has a black eye currently from a recent pillow fight. He is currently kicking the wall in his room trying to decide if his nap really is going to involve closing his eyes and dreaming. Dad and I have had a bit of a disagreement, he can go without a nap, he cannot. He has started to skip days. Now that we have him on an asthma regulating medication, he seems to sleep better at night. So, I am starting to think napless days may be in our future. He just seems to be so crabby lately... medication related, or no naps??? Questions for good old Dr. Savage...
He still proves to be the most loving... okay maybe they all do!
Carly -
Personality extraordinaire! She is working on her top teeth, do I say that every blog? No really, I can now see them, maybe a week away.
She has mastered the art of going down the stairs all by herself, she mimics animal sounds and can relate which animal they match. She has become her daddy's little slave by fetching the remote when commanded. How cute?!? Her vocabulary has expanded by huge leaps and bounds and has started combining words. Everything happens in the blink of an eye...
She still remains the tough one, while battling an ear infection, still has the belly laugh and big cheesy grin.
Her hair is NUTS, I am not sure where it all came from... probably her daddy, but what am I to do with it. It is starting to be the business in the front, party in the back look... you know, the mullet, or MIT, mullet in training. It is probably time to get her own time slot at Designer Group.
Just to update myself on the children, since many things have occurred over the last two weeks.
Caitlin -
1st grade parent-teacher conferences went well, thank goodness... I was not concerned, but the anticipation of hearing about the number one red-head in the house was looming over me. She is social, but in a good way. She has confidence, which has just developed in the last two months. It is scary, she does not need me to take her back to the back of church for children's offertory. She can do her own things for her own self.
She still is the best mom assistant with Carly, but would rather me tie Carson up outside to a dog house most days. They have realized how to argue and one-up each other, and this is not what I ordered as a mother. However, she has sympathy cries for Carson when he is getting scolded for negative behavior.
Speaking of emotion, sign me up for therapy, she is only 7.... when is going to end :( ... She even stands in front of the bathroom mirror, so she can whine to herself. Why does everyone say she is just like me?? What have I created. (A beautiful little girl with a lot of FLARE for drama)
We say DQ in this house, not Dairy Queen, not disqualified, but "DRAMA QUEEN."
She has surprised me with past comments over the last week. During the Macy's Parade, they commented on the "pilgrims" that were in the parade; Caitlin's response was," the pilgrims are dead, they cannot be in the Macy's Parade." She has been comparing her fiction books that she has been reading. Better yet, she is crazy over the atlas and the world map she has proudly displayed on the family room wall. Geography will be a strong suit, followed immediately by READING. Her literature love continues and has passed onto her brother and sister.
Carson -
Oh boy, he has a black eye currently from a recent pillow fight. He is currently kicking the wall in his room trying to decide if his nap really is going to involve closing his eyes and dreaming. Dad and I have had a bit of a disagreement, he can go without a nap, he cannot. He has started to skip days. Now that we have him on an asthma regulating medication, he seems to sleep better at night. So, I am starting to think napless days may be in our future. He just seems to be so crabby lately... medication related, or no naps??? Questions for good old Dr. Savage...
He still proves to be the most loving... okay maybe they all do!
Carly -
Personality extraordinaire! She is working on her top teeth, do I say that every blog? No really, I can now see them, maybe a week away.
She has mastered the art of going down the stairs all by herself, she mimics animal sounds and can relate which animal they match. She has become her daddy's little slave by fetching the remote when commanded. How cute?!? Her vocabulary has expanded by huge leaps and bounds and has started combining words. Everything happens in the blink of an eye...
She still remains the tough one, while battling an ear infection, still has the belly laugh and big cheesy grin.
Her hair is NUTS, I am not sure where it all came from... probably her daddy, but what am I to do with it. It is starting to be the business in the front, party in the back look... you know, the mullet, or MIT, mullet in training. It is probably time to get her own time slot at Designer Group.
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