Thump.... Bigger Thump

The first thump was Little B throwing his sippy cup of milk out of his crib. The second bigger thump was Little B throwing himself out of his crib.

Needless to say, Little B is now sleeping with Miss B in her queen size bed.

SDB

I'm Testing You

The joys of motherhood...

Me: Please get off the coffee table. You know better.
Miss B: Gets off and then gets back on.
Me: I thought I told you to get off the coffee table. I don't want your little brother to do that.
Miss B: Smiles sweetly as she says "I'm testing you" in a joking manner.

Needless to say, my four year old daughter has heard me many times tell her, "Do not test me. "

SDB

Little B - 16 Months Old

Dear Little B,

Time is flying so fast. I cannot believe you are already 16 months old. Please forgive Mommy last month when I was worried you weren't saying more than 5 words. Even though Sisty talked and said a lot of words early, I must confess that Mommy now thinks you are actually understanding everything a lot sooner. The other morning you were eating your sausage in your carseat and Sisty was sitting next to you. Sisty told Mommy that she wanted a piece of sausage too and you immediately handed your sausage to her. You have a generous spirit and your smile melts my heart. I love you Boogaboo!

Forever,
Mommy

Four Year Olds and Laundry

So, I have really started to get Miss B involved in chores I think she needs to learn early. The most important lesson being that when you take something off you don't just drop it on the floor for the clothes fairy (A.K.A. Mom, Me, Myself and I) to pick it up and get it to the laundry room. This lesson is critical for preschoolers, especially the girly, girl ones who come home and change clothes every ten minutes. The other day I told Miss B to bring her socks to the laundry room.

Me: Miss B, did you bring your socks to the laundry room?
Miss B: She puts her hands on her hipsand looks up exasperated since I am obviously interrupting her play.
Me: I raise my eyebrows.
Miss B: Yes mom, but it is crapping all out of it!
Me: What?
Miss B: The clothes mom.

It took me a minute to realize that was Miss B's version of my phrase, "There is crap everywhere!"

It is good to know my kids really do listen to me.
SDB

He Is Tired You Know...

The other morning while I was taking Miss B to Summer Camp, the sun was rising and was mid-way in the sky. It was bright and that deep, vibrant orange color. I made a comment about how beautiful it was and thankful that God gave us such a beautiful sun.

Miss B said, "Mom, the sun is still a little sleepy and is just waking up. He is tired you know. " Miss B can be a handful in the mornings since we wake up early and I think she was letting me know how she feels most mornings. I had to agree with her.

SDB

Princess Big Kid

Miss B and I were talking the other day and I referred to her by her nickname, Baby Cakes. She looked at me and quickly informed me she was no longer a Baby, but a Big Kid. She paused for a second and told me, "You can call me Princess Big Kid!"

Oh, to be 4 years old again and run the world. I know there are a ton of moms out there who can pass me one of their tiaras.

SDB

It Is So True...

Time does fly. I am going to try and get better about posting because I don't keep a journal and (I think I mentioned this in the past), at least this is a small way to capture the memories. I used to have this grand idea when I was pregnant with Miss B that I would scrapbook. The idea is great and I would love to do it, but I honestly don't have the time. Needless to say, I have not done one scrapbook so I have put that idea on the back burner for retirement. I figure I will need something to keep me busy along with, hopefully, the grandkids.

Another issue is that I am going to have to post from home or strictly during "lunch hour" at work. I know there are a lot of full-time working moms in the same situation. Our computer at home is in the study/playroom so I am planning on doing more weekend posts while the kids and I are hanging out.

I hope everyone is doing well.
SDB