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 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
As I tucked John into bed tonight, I asked him “How was your first week of camp?” He smiled and gave me a thumbs up. I’d have to agree with him. His first week of camp sounds awesome. On Monday, he played soccer in the morning. Went in the pool for swim lessons, went in… Continue reading Thumbs up
Gillian loves to have me do “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe” to help her pick out clothing or pick a TV show or to decide which stuffed animal to bring to school. I comply and go through the whole rhyme just to have her pick opposite of my result. Tonight she found two nightgowns to wear… Continue reading Eeny Meeny Miny Moe
John and Gill went up a hill 