We ordered Chinese food for dinner tonight. The kids ate all their dinner and were able to have a fortune cookie for dessert. John opened his first. He asked me to read his fortune for him. The fortune was perfect for John. It said “Great success comes from patience.” John didn’t understand his fortune, but… Continue reading The fortune cookie
I picked the kids up from school today. In the car I asked the kids what they wanted for dinner. Gillian said “Yogurt!” John thought about it for awhile, then he said “Fancy grilled cheese!” In our house a fancy grilled cheese is basically a cheese quesadilla. I needed to pick up jelly so we… Continue reading Donuts
Gillian is clearly my daughter. She loves cake and chocolate. Here are a few of her cake stories. A month ago, we were at Daddy’s cousin’s baptism. While sitting at the table and talking Gillian pointed and screamed “Cake!” Yes, the cake was being served, but she didn’t need to announce it to the entire… Continue reading Cake
Daddy picked up the kids. On the way home John asked “When we get home, can I draw a picture of what I want for dessert?” At that moment, Daddy thought John was reading his mind. They had just stopped at the light on 520 by the Ralph’s Italian Ices. Daddy was debating stopping a… Continue reading Dessert
A few weeks ago I made Rice Krispie treats for the kids. They loved them. Daddy and I made some again last week. But this time John got to watch and “help.” Now every time you ask John what he wants for a snack he says “Rice Krispies!” Unfortunately the batch we made last week… Continue reading Rice Krispies Treats
I picked the kids up from school on Friday, and John had two witch hat cookies on a plate. He was so proud of these cookies. He told me “They are for you and Daddy. We got to make three today, and I had one at snack.” As soon as Gillian saw the cookie she… Continue reading Witch Hat Cookies
Wednesday is water day at school. The teachers had a little pool and a beach ball sprinkler set up when I dropped the kids off at school. It was supposed to rain today so I didn’t think the kids would get a chance to play outside. I asked John tonight if he got to do… Continue reading Rain, desserts and Olympics
John and Gill went up a hill 