That's my son

We confuse a lot of people at the park.

Lately Colin has been dressing up as the seventh Doctor from Doctor Who, and most people have no idea who that is. So what that means is that my son is going outside, in the summer, wearing long pants, long-sleeved shirt (unless Momma prevailed that day) a green felt hat left over from St. Patrick's Day, and an umbrella.

I added a picture of the seventh doctor--->

I ALWAYS encourage my kids' creativity and individuality, and I have no problem (besides fear of him overheating) of him dressing up as the Doctor. But, I just wish there was an easier way to explain it to confused parents. lol

Little SNEAK!

Well, after a week without a computer, you'd think I'd have a lot of kid stories to tell. But alas, that's why I created this blog, because I have a crappy memory. lol I'm sure my kids did amazing, hysterical, frustrating and memorable things this week.....can't remember a single one. Doh.

BUT, I can remember what happened ten minutes ago, thank God.

So, Ella got up from bed to go to the bathroom, again (rolleyes) and I walked in to discover that the little poop had hidden a juice box in the Kandoo wipes box! AND a cheese stick in the toilet paper roll! She didn't have to use the bathroom, she was having a SNACK!

GARGH!!!

Oh the horror!

I just had to stop my son from putting on cowboy boots with his basketball clothes.

Are we sure this is MY child?

Ella's boyfriend

Today is a hugely busy day, (this is intermission, right now lol) This morning we had Colin's basketball camp, (I'll upload pictures later!) and now we're heading out to pick up Victoria's boyfriend and going to the zoo.

As we were preparing for our day this morning, Ella started telling us all about HER boyfriend, Sid. (No, NOT "the science kid" I asked. lol) Her boyfriend is 3, wears only green and yellow shirts, and plays basketball.

Also, Sid is sometimes a girl, depends on Ella's mood.

lol

I'll probably have more stories (and pictures) later.

Holy cow! She's a genius!!!

When Colin was a baby/ toddler/ preschooler, I constantly exclaimed "OMG, he's so smart, he is a genius."

By the time Ella came around, I was used to it. lol In fact, when she was 18 months old, I took her to the doctor, certain that she was behind in language development. lol She was AHEAD of her age, but behind Colin at that age. So, still above normal.

But today I have uttered the words "OMG, she's genius!" Because today I discovered that Ella can spell, and correctly write her name. OMG!!! Maybe that's not huge news, but I haven't really worked with her on her name. Three days ago I came up with a song spelling her name, but that was it. But now she can spell AND write it!

SHE'S A GENIUS!!!!

Happy Father's Day!!

Happy Father's Day to my dear and wonderful husband, who is the best dad I know.

And by the way, I have pictures like this with him and each of the three kids. lol That's his favorite dad/kid activity.

Is this in the medical books?

There's a phenomenon that I call "The 11yr old stupids" which basically means that sometimes 11 yr olds do something so astoundingly stupid and out of character it leaves you stunned, going "Wha?!? Bu...Wha? BUT.... WHAT?!?.............YOU ARE SMARTER THAN THIS!!!!!!"
lol
Victoria's most recent outbreak of this phenomenon happened when we were filling Brook's Father's Day cards. I'd left the room for a minute, and in that time, she'd put her name on the front of the envelope, like the card was for her. AND she'd gotten Ella and Colin to do it too.

HUH?

When I mentioned it, she gave me the look (that comes part and parcel with "The 11yr old stupids") you know, that blank look that either means "Nobody's home" or "I'm not stupid, YOU'RE STUPID", and said "I thought that's how you're supposed to do it. That way you know who gets what card."

HUH?

I then had to explain, very slowly, and in small words, that the cards say "HAPPY FATHER'S DAY" not "HAPPY 11 YR old Day"

ARGHBLARGHARGH!!!