Kids had a half day today and we are making the most of it! Stories were read, puzzles were assembled, and I got my butt whooped at Skipbo Jr. Now Natalie is sleeping off a fever (she may stay home with me tomorrow) and Luke is creating a story book. I showed him a book I had “published” when I was 11 and he loved it! He thought it was a good story but that he could have done better illustrations. He’s probably right, but I would like to see him try. It’s refreshing to see him enjoying a creative project for a change. Sure beats Minecraft!
Category Archives: Kids
She just knows
Despite our best attempts to inform our children of the real meaning and origins of Christmas, our daughter has apparently taken on a different belief. Last night she informed me, ever so matter-of-factly (it’s a word, just roll with it) that Santa is real. When asked how she can be so sure, she told me that he told her himself when she was a baby. And if that isn’t enough proof for you, also because he is at the mall.
I just love 5-year old logic, don’t you?
Oh, and when I asked how he could possibly known when and where to be at every mall so all the kids could visit him, she laughed in my face. As if I was joking, asking such a simple question with such an obvious answer. The obvious answer that she has yet to share with me.
The thing is, knowing my daughter’s sense of humor, I don’t know for sure if she really believes Santa is real or if she is just messing with me. Knowing her, it’s the latter. Which amuses me to know end and leaves me feeling very, very proud.
Secret ingredient soup
My kids may kill me for stuff like this some day, but I like to live on the edge. Luke and Natalie both love Ramen noodle soup – or, as we like to call it around here (for you Kung Fu Panda fans) – “Secret Ingredient Soup”. It’s easy to make (I use half the seasoning packet) but all the noodle slurping involved with eating them gets quite messy.
I have captured some precious Secret Ingredient Soup moments for you with a couple of photos.
Please note the concentration and gusto displayed by the boy as he eats. And then note that the young lady is enjoying some light reading while she scarfs giant gobs of noodles into her face. That is, if you call arachnology a light read.
Sadly, that’s all this writer has today. Happy Monday!
Peace and quiet
Those who know me best (and now you, since I’m telling you) know that I am generally not an angry person. However, a fly on the wall will tell you that there is a dangerous temper hiding deep within. I am thankful for my cochlear implant, but some days it is not so helpful. Especially when I am so ‘hangry’, and the kids make so much noise. For the love of all that is peaceful and quiet, why do they insist on making so much noise? Can anyone make it stop? I can just lock them in the basement for awhile, can’t I? No? Well, sending them across the street to play with the neighbor’s kids works splendidly. Now I sit. And knit. Breathing in and out, over and over again. In peace.
Bus stop shenanigans
Waiting for the bus in below freezing temperatures makes us act a little goofy. Luke is beating the life out of the tree, and Natalie is demonstrating her deer impression. See those mittens up by her ears? Those are antlers. Pink, fluffy, insulated antlers.
Pink Works
Before lunchtime comes, I thought I would share some tidbits of my morning conversations with my daughter, Natalie:
When I found her in her room she told me her name was Alexa and she had been busy defeating Malucia, because she was trying to steal everyone’s magic. Mean, nasty princess, that Malucia. And yes, she really used the word “defeating”. So serious, that girl.
Then just now she came out of her room dressed from head to toe in pink. Pink shirt, pink skirt, pink-jeweled tiara and wand. Only her tights are red, because she said she couldn’t find any pink tights but red is close so… She said she just really likes pink and that is why she decided on that ensemble. Oh, and now she just added some purple sparkly sunglasses, because she said purple and pink go together. And of course a pink Hello Kitty purse to accessorize.
Right on, girl, right on.
Time to make the donuts!
Thankfulness challenge day 15
Today I am thankful that my son is a true and caring friend. His good friend from school, pictured below (the tall one), left today with his family to move to Nicaragua. His parents are from there, but he and his little brother were born here in America. It is a big move, and Luke has been pretty affected by it. He was very sad to see him go, but was very thankful for this last goodbye this morning. The part that I am astonished at is that when we were discussing how much he was going to miss him, he remarked that it would be much harder for his friend because he is leaving ALL the friends he’s ever known. What an insight for a seven year old! I am thankful that I can learn from the innocent perspective of a child.
Thankful challenge day 6
Today I am thankful for potlucks (or as I like to call them now that I am visually impaired, “mystery dinners”)! Luke’s soccer team held a potluck for the families for a last hoorah and a chance to award everyone their trophies. Luke had a great season and learned a lot about teamwork and focus. We are so proud. We drove the kids straight to Grandma’s house from the potluck, where they will be staying for the weekend. That leads me to another something I am thankful for, but I will save that for tomorrow. G’night folks!
Thankful challenge, day 4
Today I am thanking God for my baby girl, Natalie Joy. Today she turns 5! It was during my pregnancy with her that I discovered I had MS, but she was my hope and joy through what would have otherwise been a very dark time, and she still exudes those qualities today. Can’t you just see the pure joy in those beautiful blue eyes? Happy birthday, baby girl. Momma loves you.
Little M.S. Runner 