Transportation Day

Tommy had Transportation Day at his preschool today. It was super cute, all the kids got to bring their bikes and helmets and they blocked off part of the parking lot. They even had a little lemonade stand and served goldfish for snack. The kids learned how to follow directions on their bikes with cones and stuff and how to cross streets. I thought it was a very good idea and hope that the info sticks...Tommy isn't known for his rule following. I asked Tommy what he did and all he talked about was riding "super fast" and "beating everybody" but he said that one time he lost. I don't know what he was talking about because there was no racing but I'm glad he had a good time. Anyway, no pictures because we have yet to receive our new camera. I am giddy with anticipation and keep looking out the window in the hopes that I'll see some lovely man in brown carrying a beautiful box up to my door...sigh...I guess I just have to be patient.

Snow...in March

It's Snowing!!!! And it's so pretty, but wait, it's March 27Th. That's OK, I'll take it. The only problem is that I can't take a picture to show you. Our big beautiful camera hasn't worked since Jake puked on it. Apparently, the camera has a problem with stomach contents being showered upon it. And our little handy one is on the fritz. You push the power button and it just sits there and spazzes out for a few seconds then shuts down. Not exactly sure what it's deal is. Anyway, we ordered a beautiful new Nikon and it should be here this week...so excited!!! So, I will be able to take pictures again, just won't be able to show you the snow. Sorry.

In other news, we are all getting over the most horrendous stomach bug ever. It pretty much incapacitates you and you are so nauseous you just want to curl up in a ball and die. Weird thing is, there was a like a 3 puke limit. We all puked 3 times, although you still felt nauseous you didn't puke anymore...maybe that's because you couldn't eat anything so there was nothing left after that. The only family member that didn't get it is Ava (so far, cross you fingers) My father in law joked that she looked way too happy and maybe she was the carrier. Then my mother dubbed her typhoid Mary...don't know how I feel about that. But, while we are all still a little weak and recovering, she is surprisingly chipper at the moment. Maybe there's some truth to what's said.

Mom, what is this place?

OK, this is a true story. We were out with kids the other night and Ben decides that he wants to get the kids a milkshake. So he swings over to McDonald's. We don't usually ever go here and for good reason. We are waiting in line and Tommy pipes up from the back "Hey, Mom, what does that say under the road there?", "What road, I don't see it?" "Right there under that yellow road" I finally realize what he's talking about. He thinks that the Golden arches look like a road. So I tell him that it says McDonald's. Jacob finally says "Mom, What is this place?" Wow! this is when I finally realize that I have never taken my kids out for fast food before. I tell them that it's where some people come to get food. Finally after a ridiculous amount of time waiting we get the little milkshakes and give them to the boys and they say "what is this?" WHAT??? "It's a milkshake." "What's a milkshake?" "well, it's like ice cream that you drink through a straw." So long story longer, they drank some said they kinda liked them but they didn't drink much. And you know what? I have to say that I'm not that disappointed that they didn't know what it was, I was kind of proud. Not to mention that in Kindergarten, they were doing recognizable signs and one of then was a Burger King sign. Jake didn't know what that was either and he got it marked wrong and didn't get a 100 on his paper. Are you kidding? my kid should have gotten extra credit for that!!!

Tommy and Ava

Tommy had his 4th birthday on March 2nd and Ava had her 1st birthday on the 3rd, so we had a combined birthday on Friday and had some family over to celebrate. They each got their own cake and got a present. Tommy insisted that he wanted a house cake and was ecstatic to get his Dragon fortress. Ava is happy pushing around her little walker (makes her sound kinda old) Here are some pictures, sorry there aren't more, I wasn't in charge of the camera. So, the close up of Ava is actually a little old she has her 2 front teeth on top now.

But I'll Miss You

Jake: I'll never hear Papa's Dad's voice again
Me: You mean my Grandpa
Jake: yeah, I'll never see him again.
Me: Well, He'll be waiting for us when we go to Heaven.
Jake: But I don't want to go to Heaven, I don't want to die.
Me: Don't worry, hopefully it won't happen until you're really, really, really, old.
Jake: But then you'll miss me too much.
Me: I hate break it to you buddy, but I'll probably go to Heaven long before you do.
Jake: But you can't, I'll miss you and who will make my breakfast?
Me: Well hopefully you will have a wife who will do that for you.
Jake: Yeah, a wife named Joanna
Me: A wife named Joanna?
Jake: Yeah, just like you, because I love you.

How sweet is that kid??? I love him to pieces.