We decided to take the kids to the Monmouth County fair today. Today’s forecast called for thunderstorms. We decided it was worth trying to see if we could have some fun rather than caving and finding an alternative. We arrived at the fair. There were some ominous clouds overhead, but we charged on. We started… Continue reading The fair
In the car tonight, John and I argued about who was the best Lego builder. He says “I’m number one, Daddy is number two and then you are number three.” I disagreed with him and we continued our argument at dinner. John told Daddy, “I’m the best builder, then you and Mommy is number three!”… Continue reading Number one
Tonight was John’s camp barbecue. Basically, John and his fellow campers get to stay late at camp. They get in an extra swim and some extra activities. Then they get to eat dinner and their families can join them for dessert. We got to camp and were given name tags, two tickets for crafts and… Continue reading Camp BBQ
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
John went to a birthday party at Monster Golf on Saturday. I have never been there, so I asked him to tell me about it. He said “The monsters aren’t real. They are painted. Except one, it’s electric. And it scared me. But the others aren’t scary.” I asked “Did everything light up?” He smiled… Continue reading Monster Golf
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
Every afternoon, John gets an ice pop at camp. Last week he said to me “I got my stick. And I even asked one of my friends for his stick.” I said “Really? What are you going to do with your Popsicle sticks?” He smiled and said “I’m going to tell people the jokes!” Now… Continue reading Jokes
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
In the car tonight John asked “Can I stay up until the sun goes down tonight?” First let me explain, I’m a mean Mommy. The kids go to bed at 8 every night. In the summer it stinks because it is still light out, but they need their sleep (especially John). Anyway I said to… Continue reading Negotiations
John and Gill went up a hill 