I got to camp today just as the kids were starting their snack. John’s eyes opened wide when he saw me. He wasn’t happy. I just can’t win. When I get there late he’s mad, when I’m early he’s mad. We headed to Gillian’s school. In the car, he told me about his day. They… Continue reading The pickup
Gillian has been on a roll the past couple of days. She has these little one liners that just make me laugh. Here are a few of my favorites/ Tonight, Daddy pulled into the driveway with Gillian. He said “Mommy and Johnny beat us home.” Gillian said “Don’t cry.” Yesterday, I hugged and kissed her… Continue reading Oh Beans
For dinner tonight, I made chicken and pasta with cheesy garlic bread. Gillian ate all the cheese off of her bread and then asked for another piece. Daddy said “No. You didn’t finish your first piece.” She said “But I’m allergic.” Daddy said “Allergic? To what?” Gillian said “The cheese.” (As she continued to pick… Continue reading I’m allergic
Since the past three days have been full of rain, I asked the kids if they wanted to go for a bike ride after dinner. Of course they said yes. We got the kids on their bikes and headed down our street. There was quite a bit of traffic and we decided to hang out… Continue reading Bike ride
After the kids birthday barbecue, I asked them “Do you want to catch fireflies?” Gillian said “Yes!” John was a little unsure. But after he heard how excited Gillian was, he changed his mind. We found a jar and headed to the backyard. Aunt Missy caught the first one, and we put him in the… Continue reading Fireflies
Today we took the kids to Barnes & Noble to pick up some summer books for the family. Gillian picked out a Tangled book and John asked her “Do you want me to read it to you?” She said “Yes!” So they sat down and he read to her. She sat patiently for two pages… Continue reading Story time
John and I picked Gillian up from school today. We found her and her class in the big room playing. Well Gillian wasn’t playing. She was in the corner crying. She came running over to us saying “I just miss you so much!” She was sobbing hysterically. John and I tried to calm her down,… Continue reading The tear
On Saturday, we took the kids to Manasquan to see the fireworks. We set up our chairs and blanket and went to get some ice cream. Gillian and I decided to split a vanilla and chocolate twist. John had mint chocolate chip with rainbow sprinkles. I had like two bites of “our” ice cream and… Continue reading The one with the fireworks
Tonight I was making my bed while the kids were watching one more show before bedtime. I had them sitting on the hope chest while I worked on the bed. John offered “Can I help you?” Gillian said “She don’t need our help!” I said “I’ve can do it myself. Why can I do it… Continue reading Awesome
A couple nights ago, I tucked Gillian in and gave her kisses. I went back to my room and I could hear her crying. I sent Daddy to check on her. He was in there awhile and finally came back to our room and said “Gillian said no one gave her squeezies or kisses.” Well… Continue reading I went to her
John and Gill went up a hill 