Jack was puzzled by the fact that we have blue toilet water.
Riley later shared with us that he turned the water green.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
March Madness
This is the first time there has ever been snow for Michael's birthday. This is what we saw outside our front door as he waited for his friends to arrive.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Birthday Boy
It's so hard to believe that Michael is 11! He had a great birthday party with his friends Saturday night. They did laser tag again, what a blast. The "theme" was soccer. The soccer ball cupcake treat was a huge it.
Sunday was his family party. The snow had melted, but it was pretty wet. We grilled out and had great time.
For his birthday on Monday, we saw Monsters Vs. Aliens and he wanted to eat at McDonald's with a play place.
So, happy birthday to my "bug". I love you so very much!!!
At the play place.
Driven a "cool car".
Our sign for all to see.
Family cake.
Friend cake.
Sunday was his family party. The snow had melted, but it was pretty wet. We grilled out and had great time.
For his birthday on Monday, we saw Monsters Vs. Aliens and he wanted to eat at McDonald's with a play place.
So, happy birthday to my "bug". I love you so very much!!!
At the play place.
Driven a "cool car".
Our sign for all to see.
Family cake.
Friend cake.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Out Of The Mouths Of The Wells Boys
Noelle and I picked the boys up after daycare yesterday so that Amy and Jon could go to some kind of NCAA party. We took them to the park where Michael was having soccer practice. Once done, Michael and I took the boys back to their house. (Noelle, had to get ready for the "Twilight" party)
Here are just a few of the jems from the mouths of the boys:
Here are just a few of the jems from the mouths of the boys:
- Jack: "You can drive my mommy's car Ewin, not my daddy's." (I wonder what that's supposed to mean)
- Riley: "We're gonna a kick it." (referring to playing with Michael's soccer ball, not actually "kickin' it")
- Jack: "Oh, I gotta poop." (he announces this as he's running up the stairs from the basement)
- Riley: "I gotta poop too Ewin." (I'm happy at the thought this might happen)
- Riley: "There's no poop in my butt." (amazed because I just saw him eat dinner)
- Jack: "You have to turn the water on to take a baf Ewin." (again, wondering what the boy has heard about me)
- Riley: "No Ewin, you wash with the duck on your hand, not just your hand." (he looks up at me with his huge blue eyes like I know nothing)
- Jack: "I burped in the car." (information offered after Noelle and I burped)
We had so much fun with the boys. I had forgotten just how slow a three year old moves, not to mention two! It's funny how as your kids grow, you adapt to the speed they go.
After playing outside at the daycare and then at the park, Michael and I gave the boys a bath. They were so funny! First off, they kept saying "chin up". I had no idea what the heck they were saying. I would repeat what I thought they said and would be met by a unanimous, "no CHIN up". I had no idea what they were saying until Amy got home and told me.
Part of what was funny was that they each wanted to rinse off the other's hair. One would say "ready" the other would say "yes" and the one pouring the water would attempt the pour the water over the other one. This never worked as they ended up pouring the water on themselves.
They also pulled a fast one. (ok, not really, they are only three after all) When the boys were in the tub entertaining Michael with their attempts of water pouring, I went to their room to get their jammies. I went back in to the bathroom and asked if they wore "big boy pants" to bed. They both said yes and looked at me like "of course we do". Since it has been a while since bed wetting has happened here, I fell for it and put both of them in big boy pants.
Luckily, I thought to tell Amy when they got home and she was able to put the boys in pull ups.
I guess it's a good thing I didn't ask if they are allowed to play with fire.
Friday, March 20, 2009
It's What A Fun Mom Does
She agrees to take her daughter and her friends to Boarders at 10pm for a "Twilight Premiere Party" and then sits in the coffee shop while said daughter and friends partake in "keep them busy" activities because you can't purchase the movie until 12:01.
She also says "yes" when asked if friends can spend the night because "we have to watch it at soon as we get home". She even agrees to make some super good popcorn on the stove.
She does this knowing that her day will start about 6:30 in the morning because her son has a soccer game at 7:30, her daughter wants to go to the thrift store to buy "clashing clothes" for an "anti-fashion show" at youth group, there's a car to pick up and a friend needs to bend her ear so there were be "no naps" in the afternoon.
That said, it's funny to look around and see the coffee shop filled with other moms waiting while their daughters are in "Twilight" heaven. I have already promised Noelle that when the sequel comes out in November, I'll take her and her friends to the midnight showing. I have a feeling when the sequel comes out on DVD, I'll be here again.
She also says "yes" when asked if friends can spend the night because "we have to watch it at soon as we get home". She even agrees to make some super good popcorn on the stove.
She does this knowing that her day will start about 6:30 in the morning because her son has a soccer game at 7:30, her daughter wants to go to the thrift store to buy "clashing clothes" for an "anti-fashion show" at youth group, there's a car to pick up and a friend needs to bend her ear so there were be "no naps" in the afternoon.
That said, it's funny to look around and see the coffee shop filled with other moms waiting while their daughters are in "Twilight" heaven. I have already promised Noelle that when the sequel comes out in November, I'll take her and her friends to the midnight showing. I have a feeling when the sequel comes out on DVD, I'll be here again.
40 Years And Counting
I have been meaning to post about this for a while and have neglected to do so.
In February, my parents celebrated 40 years of marriage.
Two things about this:
It's always easy for me to remember how long they have been married because it's my age. The bad part is it means I'll be hitting the big 40. (I don't want to think about it)
As I said last year, they got together because of gas.
Take a moment to look how they started and what they have to show for it.
In February, my parents celebrated 40 years of marriage.
Two things about this:
As I said last year, they got together because of gas.
Take a moment to look how they started and what they have to show for it.
Oh, The Drama
Noelle has said she want so be an actress. (I've always thought 'Noelle Prideaux' has an Oscar ring to it) She is wanting to get into a drama camp or two this summer.
We found out that Starlight Theater has a camp in June. She tries out March 28th and she is pretty excited and nervous. When I spoke to them today, they said it was not necessary for her to have any experience. It will help that she took dance for five years, has taken drama the last two years at school, has participated in three plays at school and is part of the cast this year.
They said she would know if she made it about a week after trying out. I have a feeling that will be a long week.
We found out that Starlight Theater has a camp in June. She tries out March 28th and she is pretty excited and nervous. When I spoke to them today, they said it was not necessary for her to have any experience. It will help that she took dance for five years, has taken drama the last two years at school, has participated in three plays at school and is part of the cast this year.
They said she would know if she made it about a week after trying out. I have a feeling that will be a long week.
Sports Nut
Michael has been playing soccer for almost four years now. He has said for sometime that he wants to play in junior high and high school. He has also said he wants to run track. This will work out well since soccer is in the fall and track is in the spring.
Recently, he had mentioned that he wouldn't mind taking part in wrestling. (it's in the winter, so that works out well) Sean found a place in Liberty and he took Michael Wednesday night. He had a blast and according to the instructor, he is pretty good. I wondered if there would be anyone he would be able to wrestle since he weighs maybe 60 pounds soaking wet!
At his soccer game last Saturday, he scored the first goal! He was so excited, I thought he would burst. His team is finally following through when it comes to the goals. The bad thing is that it was an outdoor game and they have been playing indoor and they are slightly different. Indoor, there are no off sides or out of bounds, so they were called on both of those a couple of times. He has an indoor game this Saturday and then outdoor next week.
Hopefully they can get to the point where they have more goals than penalties.
Recently, he had mentioned that he wouldn't mind taking part in wrestling. (it's in the winter, so that works out well) Sean found a place in Liberty and he took Michael Wednesday night. He had a blast and according to the instructor, he is pretty good. I wondered if there would be anyone he would be able to wrestle since he weighs maybe 60 pounds soaking wet!
At his soccer game last Saturday, he scored the first goal! He was so excited, I thought he would burst. His team is finally following through when it comes to the goals. The bad thing is that it was an outdoor game and they have been playing indoor and they are slightly different. Indoor, there are no off sides or out of bounds, so they were called on both of those a couple of times. He has an indoor game this Saturday and then outdoor next week.
Hopefully they can get to the point where they have more goals than penalties.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Memories
The Wondertwins are just too darn cute! Reading the things the boys say and do just crack me up.
Some of the things they say remind me of things the kids said. For instance, Amy wrote about Riley talking about "poop wipes".
When Noelle was about the boy's age, we were at K-Mart. Like Amy, I used flushable wipes when the kids were little. Anyway, Noelle and I were at K-Mart and they had the wipes on sale. I had about six or so in the cart. Noelle was sitting in the seat and she wanted to put the things on the conveyor belt. I was handing her things out of the cart so she could put then on the belt.
When it came time to put the wipes on the belt, Noelle started saying, very seriously, "poop wipes" after setting each one down. I need to remember this cute moment when she is getting an attitude.
Amy also mentioned how Jack is always asking questions when she is reading a book. (yes, this is true, when I was over for the Oscars, I think he asked 175 questions about what animals were in the woods in the book we were reading)
Michael was, and is, still like this. Regardless of whether we are reading a book or watching a movie, he either has some question or prediction.
He is also quite the comedian and has been making up jokes lately.
His latest one:
Some of the things they say remind me of things the kids said. For instance, Amy wrote about Riley talking about "poop wipes".
When Noelle was about the boy's age, we were at K-Mart. Like Amy, I used flushable wipes when the kids were little. Anyway, Noelle and I were at K-Mart and they had the wipes on sale. I had about six or so in the cart. Noelle was sitting in the seat and she wanted to put the things on the conveyor belt. I was handing her things out of the cart so she could put then on the belt.
When it came time to put the wipes on the belt, Noelle started saying, very seriously, "poop wipes" after setting each one down. I need to remember this cute moment when she is getting an attitude.
Amy also mentioned how Jack is always asking questions when she is reading a book. (yes, this is true, when I was over for the Oscars, I think he asked 175 questions about what animals were in the woods in the book we were reading)
Michael was, and is, still like this. Regardless of whether we are reading a book or watching a movie, he either has some question or prediction.
He is also quite the comedian and has been making up jokes lately.
His latest one:
- Little girl: "How old are you?"
- Lady: "21."
- Little girl: "So, you've been three for seven years now?"
Not to be outdone, here is one I made up:
- What did Tigger say when he found Pooh?
- "There you are you little stinker".
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Quick Pic's
Here are a couple pictures of the kids. The Molly and Sadie went to the groomers the other day and both came back with green bows. I know the pictures aren't the clearest.
Noelle looks so grown up and beautiful!!!
A boy and his dog!!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Quick Update
I know, I know, I'm way behind. I'll do a quick update and then, in the next day or so, I'll have several little blogs. (don't hold me to it)
Last I "blogged", I was about to head to Amy's for the Oscars. No real big surprises there, (except for the Sean Penn win~I went with the hype and picked Rourke). Amy printed out some ballots and we each made our choices. I came out ahead, but not by much.
Dad and I left for South Dakota the next morning. It went as well as it could. Gramma was ok at first then not so much later. Ronnie took it pretty well. Mom, dad and I will be heading back up the first of April to help Ronnie move. Start the prayers now.
Here is an update on things around here:
Noelle: is getting ready for her school musical. I can't believe she is going to be in eighth grade, (junior high) this fall let alone a teenager in May. Where does the time go. She is really looking forward to this Saturday as it is the annual Father/Daughter Dance at church.
Michael: is getting ready to start outdoor soccer. It looks like his friend, Cameron, from down the street will be joining his team. He is beyond excited. I can't believe he starts middle school this fall. We will be having a Mother/Son Date this Saturday.
Sean: is working like crazy at the shop. Our inventory continues to grow. I'm just so proud of how far he has come. He is putting in a lot of hours. I'm almost afraid to think of how busy things will be once spring gets here.
Me: I've been doing private duty not far from home taking care of a boy with Escobar's syndrome. He requires constant monitoring during the night as well as being turned every two hours. His parents work full time and it can be a long day for them if they have to take care of him all night and then work during the day. He has a younger brother with the same disease. The brother does not require care at this time.
I'm hoping to update more frequently~no promises.
Last I "blogged", I was about to head to Amy's for the Oscars. No real big surprises there, (except for the Sean Penn win~I went with the hype and picked Rourke). Amy printed out some ballots and we each made our choices. I came out ahead, but not by much.
Dad and I left for South Dakota the next morning. It went as well as it could. Gramma was ok at first then not so much later. Ronnie took it pretty well. Mom, dad and I will be heading back up the first of April to help Ronnie move. Start the prayers now.
Here is an update on things around here:
Noelle: is getting ready for her school musical. I can't believe she is going to be in eighth grade, (junior high) this fall let alone a teenager in May. Where does the time go. She is really looking forward to this Saturday as it is the annual Father/Daughter Dance at church.
Michael: is getting ready to start outdoor soccer. It looks like his friend, Cameron, from down the street will be joining his team. He is beyond excited. I can't believe he starts middle school this fall. We will be having a Mother/Son Date this Saturday.
Sean: is working like crazy at the shop. Our inventory continues to grow. I'm just so proud of how far he has come. He is putting in a lot of hours. I'm almost afraid to think of how busy things will be once spring gets here.
Me: I've been doing private duty not far from home taking care of a boy with Escobar's syndrome. He requires constant monitoring during the night as well as being turned every two hours. His parents work full time and it can be a long day for them if they have to take care of him all night and then work during the day. He has a younger brother with the same disease. The brother does not require care at this time.
I'm hoping to update more frequently~no promises.
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