Things I've Learned Today

Some of the things I've learned today:

1. Kids LOVE making anything as long as it makes a mess!
2. Just when you think your children "listen" to you, they don't.
3. Kids don't care if "eating uncooked eggs will make your tummy hurt".
4. Kids don't hear "Don't stick your finger in the batter yet!"
5. Cookies still turn out if you don't add the salt or the baking soda!!!

Today was our first experience making cookies together. All-in-all it turned out pretty well but as you can see from "what I learned", it was very interesting. Maybe we'll wait a few more months before we try again!!!!

Just Checking In

Not a lot has been going on in our little world lately. The weather turned REALLY nice (70 degree during the day) a couple of weeks ago, so we were enjoying some much needed time at the park and in the backyard. The kids just love to be outside. Zoe's favorite thing is the swing and the boys are typical boys. They like playing in the dirt, chasing dogs, and going down the slide head-first. They finally got to break out their bikes they got from Santa this year and Izaac has discovered that if he rides on the sidewalk, he goes very fast!!! (For those of you who haven't been to our house, we live on a hill).

Last week both the boys came down with a bronchial infection and Cameron also had an ear infection. We had about four nights of up all night coughing and several days of two-a-day naps (YIPPEE!!) but now are back on the mend. Luckily, Zoe dodged getting sick this time.

On a sad note, my dear friend Mary (Sheldon) Akin's husband, Lee, was critically injured in a bull riding accident on March 8th in Montgomery, Alabama. He has undergone two brain surgeries and is still in an induced coma to give his brain time to heal. As of right now, the doctors are unsure of what the outcome will be. Mary and Lee have a beautiful baby girl, Jada, who was born September 21, 2006. Please keep this wonderful family in your hearts and prayers.

Toddlers Speech 101

Here's and introductory lesson in Toddler Language 101. Everyday I learn something new.


What they say - What they mean

Ham-n-burg.........................Hamburger
Butt-hammas.......................Bahama's
Fimming Cool.......................Swimming Pool
Nagits....................................Gymnastics
Salt.........................................Somersault
Dust.......................................Anything you sprinkle on your food (salt, pepper, parmisain cheese)
Tout.......................................Watch out
moff.......................................take them (it) off
Sharp....................................Shark
morebagelmama.................More bagel, Mama!