Reason #587 to not go to sleep

Conversation at bedtime a few nights ago:

Eli: "Mommy, me can't sleep cause my legs hurt."

Me: "Why do your legs hurt?"

Eli: "My legs hurt cause my nose is bothering them."

Of course. . . that makes sense.

Conversation at naptime today:

Eli: "Mommy, my eyes are hurting."

Me: "They are hurting because you are sleepy and they want to be closed."

Eli: "No, Mommy. My eyes are hurting cause I was teaching them tricks."

Why didn't I think of that?!?

The truth comes out . . .

Eli has become very creative in his imaginative play. It is so fun to watch his world grow through his imagination! Today in our living room, we went skiing, played football, threw an imaginary ball, and shot lots of bad guys. Oh, and all of us and all of our stuffed animals rode in ambulances and got shots. You never know where the day will take us.

One of his current favorite games is family. Here is a recent conversation we had:

Eli: "I am the mommy and Simee is the daddy."

Me: "Really. So who is Daddy?"

Eli: "Daddy is the kid."

Kris: "Well then, who is Mommy?"

Eli: "Mommy is the King."

What a quick learner he is!!

Things have been said . . .

Can you believe it has been 6 months since I've posted? That is awful! At least, that is what I've been told by my 3 faithful readers. To the three of you . . . I apologize. Up until now, my blog has been primarily pictures. Unfortunately, about 6 months ago I was forced to go back to using my ancient computer and our pictures are never on this laptop. Therefore, I have not posted.

I have decided, though, that perhaps I need to still occasionally write things. This is a bit beyond my comfort zone but we will try.

Today I thought I would share things that I have heard around our home in the last few days. Bear in mind that these are from unrelated conversations - just randomness that amused me.

Eli: "Mommy, me take much better nap if me have candy first."

Mommy: "Please leave your brother's underpants alone."

Simeon: "fruit loops"

Eli: "Me need 2 suckers because me not very happy and that make me happy."

Mommy: "That is not the way you wear your underpants."

Simeon: "apple"

Do you see a few themes surfacing?

My Life As a Rock Star

This is an article that I just found in the July/August 2009 issue of MomSense. It made me laugh so I thought I would share. I'm assuming that a few of you can relate. So here is a shout out to my fellow rock stars!

My Life As A Rock Star

by Melinda Coats

I live the life of a rock star. It's true! I have wild hair and make-up with frequent costume changes.

Everywhere I go I have an entourage. People are constantly yelling my name. I look out into the crowd and they're actually crying for me, reaching for me.

I have no privacy. I'm watched when I shower, when I'm cooking, even when I use the restroom . . . for my own protection, I'm sure.

When I go places I must do so quickly before my fans get out of control and start a riot. Every night a different guy wants to sleep with me. Each of them seems genuinely hurt when I turn him away.

Occasionally I get dirty undergarments whirled at me with a whoop and a smile. It's even hard sometimes to walk through my own home without someone spotting me and trying to grab my legs or my clothing.

Oh, and don't forget about the stalkers! You know those crazed fans that follow you everywhere? Why, I can't even talk on the phone in the pantry without an eye or two peeping in at me.

Yes, it's true - I live the life of a rock star. And this goes out to my three biggest fans - Xavier, Zerach and Zidon - thanks for making my debut so special!

My Favorite Sound in the Whole World

An Artist emerges

Perhaps this is just my weird sense of humor but doesn't this look like a shot from a low-budget slasher film?!?


Ok, maybe it is just me . . .

Or it is perhaps simply the artwork of a blossoming bathtub artist.

Bapa

In January, Simeon got to meet three of his four grandparents within one week's time. The fourth was a bit more delinquent in making an appearance. My parents came home for the summer in March, though, so Simeon finally got to meet his Bapa. He was quite taken from the first encounter . . .

Who Loves to Eat?!?

Simeon! He got to try veggies & fruit in March for the first time, too. Like I said, it was a month of firsts. And he L.O.V.E.S. to eat!

First Picnic of the Spring

In mid-March, Uncle Ryan came over to help Daddy fix the garage roof. So X-Man came to hang out with us at the same time. It was a beautiful spring day, so we decided to try out our new picnic table. It was very fun to eat outside!

Then we followed up our picnic with a bath. It is so fun to have cousins who live close by!