In the car this morning, we got stuck waiting for a train to pass. John looked out his window and said “I think I see an animal.” I saw it too. I told him, “I think that’s a groundhog.” He said “I don’t know. I’ve never seen one. We should look at my animal book.… Continue reading Suburban
Sunday morning, John came downstairs and immediately asked “Can I watch shows?” Daddy said “Yes.” I said “No.” John said “I guess I gotta pay you.” I said “Yes. I gotta get all my hugs now. Because, I know you won’t believe this, but at some point you won’t want to give Mommy hugs or… Continue reading Sunday Hugs
Gillian started taking pre-ballet class at her school. It is with Wee Can Dance. They come to Gillian’s school once a week and teach basic ballet techniques. They do an introductory class and Gillian really enjoyed it. We figured we would sign her up and see if she likes it or not. Gillian was super… Continue reading Dance class
Gillian has a stuffed dragon named Spike. Spike had a little cut on his neck. Last week, we asked Aunt Betty to take him home so Grandma could stitch him up. Before Aunt Betty could take him, Gillian had to give him lots of kisses and squeezies. When I tucked her into bed that night she… Continue reading Spike
Tonight we took the kids to dinner at Johnny Rockets. We all ordered milkshakes and ate dinner. Towards the end of our meal, the waitress came over and asked if we wanted dessert. Daddy and I both said no. When she left, John said “Well I would like dessert.” We just stared at him. He… Continue reading Tonight
Gilly was super cranky tonight. When I got home with John, they started fighting over who got to sit in the chair by the Lego table. Then she gave the chair to him. And then she was too close to him. Or she touched his stuff. Before dinner Daddy sent her to her room, because… Continue reading Cranky
Tonight was Back to School night at John’s school. We got to meet his new teacher and some of the parents of his new classmates. His new teacher is very interesting and I think she will challenge John this year. Hanging outside his classroom were these two pictures. It says Jogging, Ocean, Has a sister… Continue reading Back to School Night
When I went to get Gillian from school today, I found her in her classroom with some of her friends. They were sitting in a semicircle looking at a dry erase board. One little boy was drawing something on the board and they were all guessing what he drew. They were so cute raising their… Continue reading Pictionary
The kids went to bed a little after 8 tonight. I could hear them still moving around by 8:45. So I went to check on them. Gillian was laying with her feet on her pillow. I giggled and gave her a kiss. She said “You know, I’m backwards!” I laughed. “Yes Gillian I can see… Continue reading Backwards
Today we got to babysit the kid’s new cousin (our new niece), Mackenzie! We have been talking about this all week, so first thing this morning Gillian asked “Is it baby Kenzie day?” I told her yes! And she jumped up and down and said “YES!!!” Mackenzie arrived and John had to hold her right away. … Continue reading Babysitting
John and Gill went up a hill 