Dec 10
We took the kid’s for a surprise trip to Krispy Kreme last night before bedtime. They were so excited to eat a doughnut and even more happy to find out it was a Snowman doughnut!
Nov 28
So we had a busy weekend. We decorated the inside of the house, the outside of the house and moved furniture and re-organized half of the house! Yes, we like to do things the crazy way. Brad was in the middle of working in the yard to get ready to decorate, when I came out and told him I had a great idea. Surprisingly, he thought it was a great idea too so we spent the rest of the day rearranging the house. The kids now share a room and Brad and I have moved to Ethan’s old room. This leaves our old bedroom, the biggest room in the house, as the playroom/schoolroom. I am so excited!!! It is so great to have a room just for toys and school.
We weren’t sure how Ethan would feel about sharing a room with Megan but he loved the idea. We moved around pictures and decorations so that the room didn’t feel so girly. The paint is green so it works really well as a more neutral room. Brad and I placed bets about how long it would take the kids to fall asleep the first night. I said 30 minutes, he said 1 hour. Luckily for all of us, I won the bet. We did our normal bedtime routine and went downstairs to listen in on the monitor. At first, they giggled and laughed and talked for a while. After about 10 minutes, Ethan started getting frustrated and was telling Megan he was tired. Finally he said, “Good night Baby Megan. Do you know what Good Night means? It means GO TO SLEEP!!” It was so funny and Brad and I were laughing listening to them. Finally they quieted down and both slept great. Ever since that first night, they are quiet and go to sleep with no problem. Megan does wake Ethan up in the morning. But he usually woke up about 10 minutes after her anyway, so it’s not a problem. I wake up to hear her on the monitor, “Ehan? Ehan? You wake?”
Nov 16
Ethan’s track that he built before bedtime all by himself. I was pretty impressed!
Nov 10
On the way home after dinner tonight, both kids fell asleep. It was only 7:00 but they were tired! Megan was so tired she didn’t even wake up when I changed her diaper and put her pajamas on!
Nov 08
We always have Sunday night family dinner at my parent’s house. Tonight, my Dad decided to cook breakfast. The kids were so excited to eat their favorites – scrambled eggs, “panpapes” and syrup, bacon and biscuits! Ethan asked for Papa to make him a pancake in the shape of the letter E and this is what he brought to Ethan. He was soooo happy!
Megan was staring at Ethan’s plate and seemed a little sad she didn’t have a special pancake. So, Papa made her a letter M. She smiled and cheered just like she had watched Ethan a few minutes earlier. So cute!
Nov 06
I took the kid’s to the mall last weekend for the Arrival of Santa. Yes, it is very early to start thinking about Santa. But, it was something fun to do. Ethan was way more excited than I thought he would be. He jumped up and down and yelled in excitement. And that was before Santa came on stage! Santa arrived and the kids went crazy. He read a book which was an interesting listening experience. It was strange to see Santa but hear a very strong southern accent. As Santa made his way in the mall, kids rushed up to give him a hug. Poor Ethan didn’t get a chance to get to him in time. He was so sad and cried actual, real tears about not being able to hug Santa. I couldn’t believe how upset he was about Santa. So, Nana C, Megan and I stood in line to see Santa. Brad arrived just in time for all of us to see Santa. Megan was excited about seeing Santa until it came time to sit on his lap. She grabbed onto Daddy and didn’t want to get near the jolly old man. Ethan sat on Santa’s lap and told him he was sad because he didn’t get a hug.
Santa: What do you want for Christmas? Ethan: You know. What every 4 year old boy wants, a scooter. It has two wheels in the back and one in the front! Santa: Ok, sounds fun, what about your sister? Ethan: She wants a baby doll.
Ethan then gave Santa a big hug and the night ended happily!
Nov 05
Mean Mommy takes a picture during one of Meg’s first real tantrums.
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Nov 03
Ethan loves to question me about deep topics when we are driving in the car.
Last week we are driving in the car and Ethan says: “Mommy, how did God create everything?” Me: “Well, God is so powerful that all he had to do was say “Let there be Light” and the sunshine appeared. Then he said, “Let there be grass and trees” and they appeared to.” Ethan: “Wow! I think I know what he said Mom. He said Abbra Cadabra.” Me: “Well, I’m not sure if that is what he said.” Ethan: “Mom, I know it is. That’s how things appear.” Me: “Ok, maybe you’re right.” Ethan has a big smile on his face for figuring out this great mystery.
Today we are driving down the road and Ethan says: “Mommy, who created God?” Me: “Well, God is so amazing and powerful that he didn’t need anyone to create him.” Ethan: “But, who made him?” Me: “God didn’t need anyone to make him. He has always been here.” Ethan: ” Mom, somebody made him. Did God make God?” Me: “Yes.”
I love our car talks!
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