I’m not your dude!

Max is the oldest of our typical children.  He believes, despite my best efforts to dispel this thought, that being the oldest entitles his to the first and best of everything.

He believes this so deeply, he is totally offended when he is not allowed to go first.  The other day the kids were getting into the car and Zoey had beat him in. (I think she secretly loves to torture him in this way…well, maybe not so secretly.)

Max yelled, totally annoyed with her, “I’m supposed to be first, DUDE!”

Her response, “I’m not your dude!”

Lost Marbles

We have milk delivered weekly from a local Dairy.  Yesterday, as Milk man was dropping off our milk he said to me “Keeping all your marbles together?”  I gave a random comment back. Then he said, “You seem a little frazzled?”

I thought to myself, I feel pretty normal.  I think I lost my marbles a long time ago and frazzled is my permanent state.

Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!

We were given an ice cream machine back at Christmas so we thought with the great weather we’ve been having, we should break it out and use it. 

Here Erik is adding the ice…

and then the salt…

and then turn the crank…

and turn it some more…

and more…

oooohhhh….almost ready!

and enjoy…

and enjoy some more…..

Brother’s Day

We are getting close to Mother’s day.  Max is big on counting down to things so he’s been counting down to Mothers day.  Last night he asked “How many day’s to mother’s day?”  After telling him, he replied “When is Brother’s day?”

 

The empty diaper bin

For the last 6 years, I’ve had a diaper bin hanging in the hallway filled with diapers. 

There was a time when I had four sets of diapers.

It’s been sitting there with a few remaining diapers that have been untouched for over a month.  Now that Penelope doesn’t wear them, I have no need for diapers or the diaper bin.  I’ve thought about taking it down a few times.  But then I don’t.

I should feel relieved to be done with all that, right?  I am, kind of. 

Quinlin is still a bathroom mess so I am in no way finished with potty nightmares.  She will forever need lots of help in that area.  Somehow changing a babies diaper and cleaning up after a 13 years old is not the same thing.

Maybe I’ll take down the diaper bin tomorrow, or maybe not.

Tree’s underwear

This weekend Erik and I spent some time doing yard work.  As Erik was trimming the under branches of a flowering bush, Zoey asked him “why are you cutting off the trees underwear?”

Goodie Bag for the Homeless.

I don’t know about you, but I often struggle with how to deal with homeless who beg on the street.  I want to help them but I’m unsure what the best way to do that is.  I want to set a good example to my children by helping those who are in need, but I hate that some might misuse the funds to aid in their addiction.  How do I help, what can I do?  There is a church near us who has hot meals weekly for the homeless. Since learning about this, I had an idea to pass out cards to let those who are hungry know where to get food.  I made us some post cards explaining where they can go to get a hot meal and also listed local food banks and times they are open.  Here is an example of the card:

I put the card along with water and a snack in a zip lock bag and keep a few in my car for the times I see someone standing on a corner with a sign saying they are hungry.  I may not be change their life, but I feel it’s a point in the right direction for someone who is truly in need.

Goodie Bag for the Homeless.

I don’t know about you, but I often struggle with how to deal with homeless who beg on the street.  I want to help them but I’m unsure what the best way to do that is.  I want to set a good example to my children by helping those who are in need, but I hate that some might misuse the funds to aid in their addiction.  How do I help, what can I do?  There is a church near us who has hot meals weekly for the homeless. Since learning about this, I had an idea to pass out cards to let those who are hungry know where to get food.  I made us some post cards explaining where they can go to get a hot meal and also listed local food banks and times they are open.  Here is an example of the card:

I put the card along with water and a snack in a zip lock bag and keep a few in my car for the times I see someone standing on a corner with a sign saying they are hungry.  I may not be change their life, but I feel it’s a point in the right direction for someone who is truly in need.

Mr. Freeze Pinata

Max’s b-day

We had such a fun day with family celebrating Max’s 6th birthday.  I can’t believe how old he is.  We’ll have more pics and video soon.  For now, here is his cake.