We took the kids to the diner for dinner tonight. John wanted eggs and toast for dinner. Gillian wanted pancakes. We ordered and the kids entertained themselves by coloring on their menus. Gillian then announced to everyone, “I have to go potty!” I ran her to the bathroom, shushing her the entire time. Gillian took… Continue reading The diner
I was the first one awake today (rare on a weekend). I went downstairs and started a load of laundry, emptied the dishwasher and made a dozen pumpkin muffins. As I was putting the tray of muffins in the oven, I was joined by John. “Mom? I didn’t know you were awake!” He worked on… Continue reading Sunday morning
I had the following conversation with Gillian today: Me: How was your day? Gillian: I push Julia. Me: Pushing is not nice. Why did you push your friend? Gillian: She had a baby. I want it. Me: That’s not nice. You need to share the toys. Gillian: I push Julia off the seesaw. Me: What?… Continue reading Pushing
Our Elf on the Shelf arrives the day after Thanksgiving. His name is Buddy. Buddy is one of Santa’s messengers. He comes to visit the kids during the day and then goes back to the north pole at night and reports back to Santa. The next day, Buddy will be found in a different spot. … Continue reading The Adventures of Buddy the Elf
Gillian has grown up a lot over the past week. Daddy and I are not sure if it was because we had nine days home with the kids so we were able to see it or if she is just at that stage. She is talking a lot more. She is more independent. She used… Continue reading Gillian and her book
Today was Brielle Day. For those that don’t know, Brielle is a local town and they have a day every September with a 5K and 10K race, craft & food vendors sell their wares and the local fire engines give rides to the kids. Daddy and I have been going to Brielle Day since we were… Continue reading Brielle Day
John was on his way to his swimming lesson and I was trying to put Gillian down for a nap. Gillian didn’t want to take a nap and John let her take Travis the turtle. I asked him if he was sure. He said “She can have him as long as she wants.” I am… Continue reading Sharing
John and Gill went up a hill 