Tuesday, September 30, 2008

smarty pants

Bryce is always saying things that crack me up. And he is really quick witted...the things he think ups blow me away. Pretty much a mini Bryan. Here are 2 that had me laughing yesterday.


When picking Bryce up from preschool his teacher pulls me aside to tell me something (my first response is oh no...here we go again). She tells me that for weeks she has been telling Bryce that things are only funny once. You see, he has a very bad habit of repeating anything that might make someone laugh (jokes, faces, falling down, etc). So yesterday he walks up to her with a very serious expression and says "Mrs. Real, can I tell you something?". Of course she said yes. Bryce then says "now you need to pay really close attention because I am only going to tell you once". I guess he has been paying attention after all!


Yesterday afternoon I had to go to the bank for my dad. I decided to do the drive thru thing since I hate dragging (and I do mean dragging) 2 kids into the bank. They were really, really, really slow. I think I had to wait about 15 min before we even got up to the window. And once we did reach the window the banker's computer could not read the check I was depositing so she had to take it to the manager and get her to handle it. Seriously, at this point I think we had been waiting approx 25 min. Way too long to be waiting with 2 kids in the car. Bryce started badgering me and asking why they were slow. He asked me to honk at them to make them go faster. He asked me to yell at them and tell them to "get a move on" (do I say this to him?). He then looks at the people around us and realizes that most of them are Hispanic (including the banker). He gets this huge smile on his face and goes "I know mommy.....how do you say slow in Spanish?". The lady in the bank heard him and started cracking up. I didn't know if I should laugh or hide my head in embarrassment. On a side note...I have no idea how to say slow in spaninsh. I'll have Bryce ask uncle Stephen next time he's over.

Monday, September 29, 2008

where is the gas?

I am really getting sick and tired of this gas problem we are having in Atlanta. Today I sat in line to pump $30, the maximum you could buy, into my truck. It didn't even give me a 1/4 of a tank (gas is over $4 a gallon). I probably used more gas finding the station and waiting. On Friday I drove up to my friends house for a sex in the city party. I did a running tally of gas stations on my way and here was my total...22 to 4. That's 22 with no gas to 4 with gas. The 4 with gas had lines 20 cars deep and stretched out into the streets. It is complete madness! Oh and after I finished pumping my gas the gentlemen from the station proceeded to put a plastic bag on the pump. Seems I got the last of the gas from his station. Yeah me...I guess.
Here is what most stations in Atlanta look like.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

bring on the colds

In our house you know it's fall when the runny noses start. I had been hoping all week, call it wishful thinking, that the slight drip from Callie's nose would be only that. Maybe caused from her molars coming in. No such luck. We woke up this morning to everyone (Except Bryan) having full on colds. No fun.
I had also been praying that Callie's colds would be only that this year, and not turn into chest congestion, pneumonia, etc. Last May the doctor finally diagnosed her with RAD (Reactive airway disease). They think that the bronchiolitis she had as an infant had "hung on". New research shows that it can take 2 years for the virus to leave their systems. So, the doctor thought that maybe she would outgrow it over the summer. I was keeping my fingers crossed too. In May they finally decided that the albuterol was not enough and we would have to do pulmicort too (an inhaled steroid). I'm not to up on giving my 2 year old steroids. Don't get me wrong, I want her to be able to breathe (kind of important), I just don't like medicating her for 3 months after the symptoms end (per doctor). Anyway, all week I have been waiting for the wheezing, coughing to start and it didn't....until this morning! So we are back on the neb and the steroids and hoping that it clears up by itself and we don't have to make any trips to the doctor. And at least Callie tolerates it pretty well. She pretty much just sits there with the mask on her face without complaining. Big thing seeing it takes about 20 minutes to do a treatment.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

new pajamas

My mom bought Callie the most adorable pj's today. I love them and so does Callie. When we went for our walk this evening with my friend Kat and her little girl, Callie had to wear them. She looked so adorable....minus the huge bike helmet she was wearing. For some reason she thinks she has to wear a bike helmet when riding in a stroller.....safety first!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

poem

I love this poem... it is our human nature to see the hard side of life first. We can be prone to having a whinge about how hard life is, the constant work, illness etc etc. This is one about putting it into perspective. Even on the hardest days I feel so blessed to have such a loving family and wonderful friends. Hope you all like it as well.

Drinking From My Saucer

I've never made a fortune and it's probably too late now.But I don't worry about that much,I'm happy anyhow.
And as I go along life's way,I'm reaping better than I sowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I don't have a lot of riches,and sometimes the going's tough.But I've got loved ones around me,and that makes me rich enough.
I thank God for his blessings,and the mercies He's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,'cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when things went wrong,My faith wore somewhat thin.But all at once the dark clouds broke, and the sun peeped through again.
So God, help me not to gripe about the tough rows that I've hoed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,'Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength and courage,when the way grows steep and rough.I'll not ask for other blessings, I'm already blessed enough.
And may I never be too busy,to help others bear their loads.
Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,'Cause my cup has overflowed.

~ John Paul Moore ~

crafty























I got a really random email this evening. Someone saw a picture of the cupcakes I made for the kids bday party and wanted to know who made them. They wanted to order some just like them! Too bad for her that I don't take orders (not a bad idea) but good for me as it made me feel super crafty. Yup...from now on just call me Martha Stewart.

on a side note....kind of weird that some random person could google up monkey cupcakes, view my pictures, and email me. Freaks me out just a little.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

party like a rock star...kid style


We partied hard all weekend. Friday night I had a much needed girls night with Mary Glenn and Sheri. We walked around target (it's a different world without kids!), went to dinner, and saw a movie (The Women). It was a great night. I laughed more then I have in a very long time and that is a very good thing.
Sat. We had 2 parties...both of them for 3 year old girls. The AM party was at a jumpy place and was for a little girl in Callie's class. It was a lot of fun. Callie is quite the brave little girl and had all of the other kids going down the slide head first. The PM party was for our friends Kat and Brian's little girl. They live right around the corner so Bryce rode his bike and I walked with Callie (Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that Bryan was out of town this weekend!). The kids played in the yard and we sat around, watched football, and relaxed. Bryce has a crush on a little girl that was there so he was very excited to get to play with her. They had our jumpy set up in the yard and the kids wore themselves out.
Sunday we had a party at Chuckee Cheese for our friend's Craig and Crystal's little girl Sydney (she's turning 4). Not my favorite place but there were 2 older girls that decided it was their job to watch Callie. I love mommy's helpers!! I let Bryce and Callie eat all (yes I said all) of the candy from Saturday's goody bags before the party. I figured they could get all of the sugar out of their system at the party and boy was I right. They crashed when they got home!
An entire pizza, three publix cakes, three goody bags filled with candy, and about 12 juice boxes later and they we are pretty much partied out. I don't think anyone was really up to eating dinner Sunday night. Even Maxi....she decided it would be a smart idea to eat one of the kids candy bracelets. Swallowed it whole! Tummy aches for everyone at our house!!
Callie's 3 favorite friends from school

















Callie demonstrating the art of sliding head first




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Abbie's party....nothing beats a picnic
















Thursday, September 11, 2008

war eagle

Last Sat. we took the kids to their first Auburn football game. My brother has season tickets and invited us to come along. We had a great day of tailgating and cheering at the game. It was very, very hot so we left the game a little early. Bryce and Callie had a blast. Callie made her debut on the jumbotron at her very first game(Bryce had trouble understanding why he wasn't on tv too).Such a fun time!!

Friday, September 5, 2008

Hallie Would ya?

On the way home from school today I did the typical "what did you do today?" mom routine. Usually Bryce doesn't give much info. It's actually like pulling teeth to get any answer from him. Here is our conversation today...
Me: What did you do today at school?
Bryce: nothing. I played on the playground. We went to chapel.
Me: How was chapel. Did you see Callie there?
Bryce: yes, I saw her and she sat the entire time (good to know!).
Me: What did you talk about in chapel?
Bryce: We sang. Do you want to hear what we sang? It goes.... Hallie Would, Hallie Would, Hallie Would, Hallie would ya, Raise sheep dear Lord.
Me: Huh? Sing it again.
Bryce then repeated the above lyrics
Me: (after thinking about it for a while, realize he is actually singing Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Praise ye the Lord) Ohhh....I know that song
Bryce: Yup and do you know what Hallie Would ya (Hallelujah) means?
Me: what?
Bryce: It means get down. Anytime you say that word you have to squat down on the ground.
Me: No, actually it is a word you say....
Bryce (interrupting me): your wrong mommy, it means get down. You don't know what your talking about.

His teacher also reported that he punched a kid today. When asked why he responded that the kid hit him first and his daddy says if someone hits you to hit them back!

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

first day

Today was the first day of preschool. Callie is going 5 days a week in the 2 year old class and Bryce is going 5 days a week in the pre-k class. Both of them had a great first day. No tears for either of them. And it was so cute watching Callie's eyes light up when she saw her friends. I absolutely love all of their teachers (Callie has 3 and Bryce has 2) and am really excited about the upcoming year. It was a bittersweet day knowing that it is the last "first day" of both of them going to preschool. I will keep everyone posted on the ongoings of preschool life.

Monday, September 1, 2008

lake weekend

We have spent the past 2 days on the lake with friends. It was a much needed change of pace and even though I am exhausted, I feel refreshed. The kids played and swam as did the adults. We beached the boats on an island on Lake lanier (thanks to the drought there are a lot of sandy spots) and set up. We had drinks, played horseshoes, hung out in the lake, and just sat around enjoying the great weekend. Sunday evening we went to a friends house for the night and then started all over again this morning. Sherri's mom brought Sausage and peppers, one of my favorites!! It was a great way to end the summer as the kids both start school tmrw. I will sleep really well tonight, despite being a little sunburned. Hope everyone had a wonderful Labor's Day weekend.

Pooped out!