Silly Sayings.... but Not Always Funny

These two girls always have something to say. I have been trying to jot some things down as they say them. Like usual, these things are probably more funny in person, but I will do my best to share some silly thoughts.

Morgan:
- While eating a Valentine cupcake: "This cupcake is nummy stuff!"
- Her response to my request for her to come to me; "No way Jose. I'm over here reading my Bible for a bit."
- Comment to daddy while he is trying to rub her back- "I'm busy here working on my Valentines".

Shelby:
- Conversation with me one morning after she was up way too late the night before: Me- "You were up too late last night. You were still up after I went to bed."
Shelby's response- "That's a shame". (This is the reason for the not always funny in the title).
- While eating her lunch today: "I told my teacher today that my dad is a real couch potato. And she laughed."

Shelby & Morgan
-Conversation in the car on the way home from school today:
Morgan- "I had coffee cake for breakfast".
Shelby - "Did it have blueberries in it?"
Morgan - "Yes."
Shelby- "What did it taste like?"
Morgan - "Blueberry coffee cake."

Happy Valentine's Day

Here are a few photos from Valentine's Day. Shelby had a little party at school and I decided to step out of my comfort zone & take Morgs to a party at church. It was a little nuts and I think she was slightly overwhelmed. I wasn't disappointed when she said she wanted to go home. The game they played was stick the lips on Ms. Valentine. She did pretty good.

T-i-r-e-d of the C-O-L-D

I am about done with this cold weather! Day after day of freezing cold temps with a little wind is wearing me out. There just isn't something right about getting excited about the idea of the high for the day reaching 36. I don't mind the snow of winter (unless it gets in the way of my travel plans :)). I would rather see the white stuff then brown, matted down grass and yuck mud. And kids, coats & car seats. Uugh. I so love summer! Bring on the humidity!

And how about that poor man in Michigan who froze to death in his own home because the power company turned off his power. He had ice cycles hanging off of him when they found him! That is just plain wrong. I need to get in touch with my mom. I haven't talked to her for a while and I need to make sure she isn't frozen. Since they live in the country and have to buy their own fuel oil, they keep the temp at 59 in their house during the day when no one is home and maybe bump it up to 64 in the evenings. Usually if I call her shortly after she has gotten home she is sitting with her coat still on trying to warm up! I just read on Facebook this morning (that thing IS good for something) that you can buy those Snuggies at Bed, Bath & Beyond. I think I am going to get my mom one to replace the PJ's I bought her for Christmas that didn't fit and were returned.

Stay warm everyone!

Advice for the Coach

I have had several things running through my mind that I could share on this BLOG (don't worry it's not more poop). :) But real quick before I take Shelby to school I wanted to post a funny. As Nate was leaving this morning she said to him, "Bye daddy. Remember, if you don't land it, keep on swinging it". He asked her where she heard that. She said from her baseball movie (Everyone's Hero). A little piece of advice for the baseball coach. It's important to keep learning new things you know. After Nate was gone she went to the drawer and pulled out an index card and pen. As she pretended like she was writing she said out loud, "Dear players. If you don't land it, keep on swinging it. From Shelby". And it's amazing how the ideas spread. Next thing you know here comes Morgs out of the toy room with a baseball that she throws across the kitchen floor!

A Reason To Be Proud

Morgan has mastered potty training. She now only wears a diaper to bed and a pull-up for long trips in the car to grandma's house. She has not had any accidents and will go do her job when needed. And the girl can poop! Who knew so much could be stored in one little body?!? This morning after returning from taking Shelby to school and making a few stops, she headed into the bathroom. And boy did she have to go! She left so much in the little potty she agreed it was photo worthy! So I thought we would share. :) The amazing thing is 1 hour later after picking Shelby up from school she headed right back into the bathroom and did it again! It's a good thing she knows to turn the fan on too. Shelby walked in and said, "Oh, Morgan Aaron"!

Oh Happy Day!

Today we went to pick up our Mini Van! The girls and I are so much more excited about it than Nate, but he has come a long way from 3 years ago. My SUV was a 3 year lease that will soon expire. 3 years back when it was time to get that vehicle, Nate and I went round and round about getting a van or not. I was for it and he was dead against it. We had Shelby at the time and I was due with Morgan in a couple more months. My thoughts were that the only sensible vehicle for us was a van, but sensible does not win over man's ego. I settled for the SUV but told him in 3 years I would have that van. It is missing a few features that I wish it had like automatic sliding doors or tailgate, but it does have the DVD and a third seat for other passengers! And around these parts I so looked forward to the sliding doors. I no longer have to worry about open doors bumping other cars in the wind while struggling with getting kids in and out of car seats! Oh and how nice that will be in our garage that seems so tight! Funny thing is that is something my husband frequently grumbles about but it took 3 years of me pointing out how much easier van doors would be in our garage for him give in! :) Thanks Nate!

Brrrrr!!!!!!!!!

It's days like these that make me so very thankful to be home and have no place I have to go. Yesterday's snow and today's cold temperatures (currently 15 below) helps me realize how lucky I am to be home. After commuting to work 30 miles 1 way for 8 years, I have not missed that winter drive. And the idea of having to pack up a couple of kids to get to the sitter is no fun either. You would be lucky if your car was actually warm by the time you got to where you were going. And that is if your car started at all! Today might be one of those days the mail just stays in the box. Keep warm everybody.