What We’ve Been Up To

June 13th, 2010 by Linda

While Steve is at the office (faithfully working away) the boys and I have filled our days with school, snacks, playtime in the yard, swimming, sword fighting, snacks, dress up, park trips, sometimes just plain ol’ fighting, McDonald’s trips, Costco trips, Wal-Mart trips, etc.

Devin’s trying to make some sort of record with the tallest block tower ever. It’s a painful process I tell you. He has to climb up the bunk bed as the tower gets higher, it inevitably falls, he says “OH GREAT!” and starts the process all over again. And again. Wesley’s talking a lot now which makes things easier for all of us. He gets car sick really easily so I give him mints to help, and the other day out of the blue at the house he starts acting like he’s going to throw up, then smiles and asks for a mint. I didn’t fall for the trick. He also loves picking flowers for me and telling me to put them in my hair. So it’s not uncommon to see me with exercise clothes on, in need of a shower, still needing to exercise, but with a flower in my hair. If only it were that easy to look pretty. And lets see…Preston is turning into a bully, he throughly enjoys smacking or head butting us. I must say he’s quite good at it so maybe it’s something he feels he can excel in during his 14 month of age. I’m keeping my eye on him either way.

We’re also house hunting a bit here and there, but probably won’t be moving until the end of summer. We were able to get a car last month, a dark blue Nissan Altima, and a bedset so we are making progress with getting set up.

June 2010

Ah, Brotherly Love

June 5th, 2010 by Linda

Me: What do you boys want to be when you grow up?
Wesley: A robber! A robber! [He likes guns, not that that's an excuse.]
Devin: I always knew I would have to grow up to be a policeman so I could arrest my own brother!

Sweet Dreams

May 29th, 2010 by Linda

I’ve loved this song since I was pregnant with Devin. It’s sung by the Dixie Chicks.

Dragon tales and the water is wide
Pirate’s sail and lost boys fly
Fish bite moonbeams every night
And I love you

Godspeed, little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
Godspeed
Sweet dreams

The rocket racer’s all tuckered out
Superman’s in pajamas on the couch
Goodnight moon, we’ll find the mouse
And I love you

Godspeed, little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
Godspeed
Sweet dreams

God bless mommy and match box cars
God bless dad and thanks for the stars
God hears Amen, wherever we are
And I love you

Godspeed, little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
Godspeed
Godspeed
Sweet dreams

Congratulations Beth & Oli!

May 11th, 2010 by Linda

My new nephew who was born on Mother’s Day!

Hugues

Name: Hugues (after his grandpa) Weight: 8 lbs. Height: 21 in.

Something For May

May 4th, 2010 by Linda
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Some spring time water play.

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Devin & Carina’s latest craze; “potions”. The water is colored at the expense of markers (not the cheapest method around I know), along with other household products. We had a little scare last week when the dog ate some of their potion because they added dog food, as well as some tire sealant into the mix. Thankfully the dog made a swift recovery, but may never eat something made by the hands of those two again, which would be the best thing for his safety really. The kid’s creative license is now limited to our bathroom, minus some cleaning products & my make up.