Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Things that Make You Go Huuummm?

Miles has become fixated on wearing a BIG, BRIGHT, YELLOW Batman belt EVERYWHERE and EVERYDAY. I gently removed it this afternoon when putting him down for nap--he immediately whispered to me "put my belt back on." I guess he gets his sense of style from his wild and crazy Pops.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Claire's and a Smile

Karson had her 6-month DREADFUL visit to Dr. Barbee's dental office this morning. I assured her numerous times that it was only a check-up and cleaning, but the anxiety was overwhelming for her (and for good reason--see chart above). All the green places represent all the work that's been done. The red places are the one's that need attention. I like how they've X-ed out the tooth that was abscess since it no longer exists. Her top front teeth are pretty decayed. But since the teeth aren't giving her much trouble and are loose, no work is required--YEAH. However, she does have a two cavities that need to be filled--BOO. That LOVELY appointment is scheduled for June. They are also going to seal her permanent molars in the back that day.

After gymnastics this afternoon, Karson and I decided to hang out at the mall for a bit. We did a little shopping and then headed to every little (and big) girl's dream store--Claire's Boutique. Karson stumbled upon a glittery book that she liked. I told her that it was a diary and then explained how awesome diaries are...you can write all your secrets, worries, goals, dreams, etc. And, most importantly, no one can read it EVER (because of the nifty padlock). I loved all 500 of my diaries =). My favorite one was covered in Jelly Beans. Karson HAD to HAVE ONE! After we left the store, she told me, "Mom, I'm already thinking of something bad I want to write in here." I told her that the entries can be about bad stuff but ALSO about good stuff. When we got home, she got right to work. My oh my, what kind of woes could a 6 year old girl possibly have???? I asked her the other day if there was anything she wanted to talk about or anything that's been bother her to which she replied, "yes, there is one thing." I quickly asked, "what is it?" She said, "the thing that bothers me most is that I am gone for 7 hours every day." I do believe that's one of my biggest problems too--I sure do miss my sweet girl!!!

Friday, February 13, 2009

Girls Will Be Girls

Can I get another AMEN that there's nothing quite like a little girl? I'm fortunately blessed having two sons and a DAUGHTER. Girls are sensitive, caring, nurturing, talk non-stop =), enjoy being girly, playing with friends AND Barbie, full of emotion, and most importantly--LIP GLOSS, nail polish, and glitter. Nothing is more girly than a tea party, and no other fictional character is more girly than Fancy Nancy. Karson and I attended a Fancy Nancy tea party last night at the Bob Kirby Branch library. We met Shannon, Elizabeth and Mom at Cracker Barrel for dinner in our most fanciest attire.
After dinner, we headed over to the tea party and enjoyed the company of some of Plano and Alvaton's fanciest little girls =).
After reading two Fancy Nancy books, the girls made princess crowns and then dined on fancy pink and purple tea cookies (from Riley's--the fanciest bakery in town) and drank tea (or pink juice).

We're so thankful for our fancy life!!!

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Boys Will Be Boys

Can I get an AMEN that there's nothing quite like little boys? We girls can be so complicated, moody, hormonal, emotional, but little boys, no so much! Don't get me wrong, there is the occasional moody boy, but for the most part, their days are spent rip, romp and roaring throughout the house. The love to destroy, turn into superheroes, be naked, change clothes, make messes, destroy some more, pester each other, roll cars through the house, get some lovin' from Mom, wrestle, get naked again, complicate the lives of us mothers with TRANSFORMERS, eat boogers (instead of food) and drink bath water (instead of clean water), and the list goes on. I seriously don't think most boys have a care in the world. Here are my boys Isaac, Miles and Evan--the best of buds who love having fun together.

Isaac and Miles playing Mortal Kombat (or Mortal Kompage as Isaac likes to call it). I SO enjoyed this game when I was younger and they do too. Isaac makes sure that we turn off the blood which is pretty unrealistic.

Isaac asked me to take a picture of the TV. We recently broke down and purchased a WII, but Isaac prefers our old 64 and made us get it back out.