5 Years Later

5 years ago I told Madison she had to throw away her favorite pair of shoes because they had holes in them.  This is how she reacted:

Madison in December 2007

So imagine my joy when nary a tear was shed last week when I told her to throw away another favorite pair of shoes for the same reason.

Madison February 2013

We've come a long way baby!

Do you love the fact that she still does her hair the same way?

A Few Things Davis Said to My Mom

Yesterday was “infusion day,” so Kai and I were chilling at the hospital while Davis spent some quality time with Grandma Jan.

When I first dropped Davis off, my mom was doing her hair. She had just put styling gel in when my Dad told her he was leaving, so she went into the other room to check on the Dave. When he saw her he said, "Grandma, your hair looks crazy."

My mom: "I know. I was just getting ready to dry and curl it."
Davis: "No. I mean it looks really crazy! It looks crazier than clown's hair. In fact, I think clowns could quit buying wigs and just do whatever you did to your hair to theirs."

Later, an ad for an electric power chair came on the TV and asked, "Have you fallen in the last 3 months?" Davis said "Well I have fallen. But I am not getting one of those".

And then for the trifecta... Davis drew a picture of my mom all tied up in a dungeon and unable to move. My mom said, "Davis, don't draw me in a sad place, put me in a happy place!" Davis exasperatedly said, "But grandma, I put a smile on your face."

Grandma in a Dungeon by Davis

Science Fair 2013

The science fair is today. Well technically for Kai's class it was yesterday but yesterday he was home sick with the stomach flu. This is the second time he's had to miss the science fair because he was sick. Unfortunately immune system disorders and winter don't get along. 

Yesterday Michael set his board up and left a little note by his research packet explaining that he was sick. We figured that way he was still sort of participating and it wasn't all for naught. He was still disappointed that he was going to miss the science fair again so we were thrilled when they said he could come today and compete with the other 5th and 6th grade classes. 

Knock 'em dead buddy.

Just a few things I found around the house after the the boys left for school.

A pile of pajamas by the fire.

An apple and a shirt on a kitchen chair. I'm pretty sure they had shirts on when they left 

...but this does make one wonder.

The peanut butter lid on a bar stool.

A forgotten sandwich on the bar.

And a bag of open bread under the Christmas tree in the front room.

All in all--a pretty typical morning.

So This is Christmas

Last week we decided it was high time we actually had family home evening and seeing how it was getting close to Christmas we thought it would be prudent to spend the night full of Christmas themed family togetherness.  We decorated the tree, sung Christmas carols, and great fun was had by all--except Chase, who every few minutes would stop and ask, "can I go now?"

We ended the evening by taking turns answering very serious questions regarding Christmas. I asked Kai if there was something he thought he might get for Christmas (likes socks or underwear) that he really didn't want. He said, "Hmm. I love everything I get. But if I had to pick something, I have to say I don't want anything girly." so Davis piped in and said, "Yeah, I don't want anything girly either! Like I don't want ANY fingernail polish or ANY make-up [insert long thoughtful pause] well actually I DO want fingernail polish and make-up" Kai started giggling so Davis glared at him as said, "But I don't want any more kids! We have enough of that."

We asked Chase if there was an activity or tradition he wanted to make sure we did this Christmas and he said, "I just want to do more fun things together as a family." I was touched and said, "Chase that's so sweet!" "Can I go do them now?" He asked. "Well, that IS what we're doing. RIGHT now." I said excitedly. He said, "Oh. I guess I meant to say I'd like to do more boring things by myself. Can I go do THAT now?"

Phineas, Ferb, and the Big Guy

Davis: Do you know what the end of the shoelace is called?

Grandma Jan: I used to but I can’t remember.

Davis: An aglet. I learned that from Phineas and Ferb, they found it online and NO ONE knew it before that.

Grandma Jan: If no one knew it, who put it online?

Davis: I think Jesus did.

For Christmas I think I'm going to make Davis the I ♥ Aglets Shirt that Buford is wearing.

Hot Chocolate

Morning is best when it starts with hot chocolate.