We had an interesting dinner. I made hamburgers, hot dogs, mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. John decided he wanted a hot dog. I gave him a piece of carrot and broccoli along with a scoop of potatoes. He ate half the hot dog and about half the potatoes. He then asked to be excused. I… Continue reading Dinner standoff

Daddy worked late tonight, so I picked up the kids. I put the kids in the car and rolled the windows down. This prompted Gillian and John to yell “Goodbye Frank!” (Frank is a student that helps at TLC during the summertime) We decided to make tacos for dinner so we made a quick stop… Continue reading Volume Control

Tonight at dinner, Gillian did not want anymore of her apples. John asked “Can I have them?” I gave John the apples and immediately Gillian started to whine. John says “She’s a wanter!” I thought he was trying to say whiner, so I said what? And he repeated “She’s a wanter! See she wants the… Continue reading Wanter and Aliens

This morning John came running into our room saying “It’s a school day and I’m student of the week! Where’s Daddy? Cause I gotta go to school!” He didn’t argue as I got him dressed but he didn’t hesitate to yell at Daddy and I when we weren’t moving fast enough. “I gotta go to… Continue reading Monday: Student of the Week

We took the side off of Gillian’s crib today and transformed it into a toddler bed. She is very excited about her big girl bed. She didn’t want to get out of it once we took the side off. We put her down for a nap this afternoon. I was worried that she would get… Continue reading Big Girl Bed

John’s class has a student of the week program. John has been dying to be student of the week. A month ago he came home from school and was so sad. I asked him why. He said “We are doing Z this week. And I wasn’t student of the week yet! I’m never going to… Continue reading Student of the Week

We got home from work today and saw Uncle T at Mr. Matt’s house. Uncle T and Mr. Matt were cutting and trimming trees. John had to check out the situation. From the deck he yelled “Mr. Matt! What are you doing? I need to get some energy. And then I’m coming to help!” He… Continue reading Workin Boots

This morning John wanted one of his friends out of his room. He got to the top of the stairs and had a hard time opening the gate. I climbed the stairs to help him and he turned to me and said “I should have Mousercised!” I was almost done making dinner and I called… Continue reading From John’s mouth

Daddy isn’t here today for Father’s Day.  But in honor of his special day I have put together a bunch of my favorite pictures of Daddy and the kids.  Daddy & John first picture together Daddy & Gillian first picture together John & Daddy at the ranch (4 months old) John & Daddy at the beach… Continue reading Father’s Day

John really wanted to go to the St. Leo’s fair tonight. Since Daddy is away I was afraid to take the two of them to the fair by myself. I gave John two options instead of going to the fair. One go home and fill the pool and play on the deck or two go… Continue reading The big playground