Oh NPR...

Listening to the radio after picking Garrett up from school and they
were discussing Russia's Putin and what he's been up to with Syria.
The broadcaster was asking about the Putin Doctrine.

From the back seat I hear, "what's a Poo Doctor?!"

She's dictating her outfits now.

Good for somethin'

The dividend of having kids is starting to pay out. I was stranded on the commode and Garrett was able to bring me a fresh roll of toilet paper.

Resistance is Futile

"Sometimes my mom asks me to do things I don't want to do. Now I feel like it's happening here too."

(Said to one of the teachers at his new school.)

Tea Time

"We go one hundred miles pee hour."

Snacks

"I want to go to daddy's office today."

"Why?"

"So I can get a treat without asking."

Goo Goo Goo Joob

Garrett just farted and said, "that's the kind of farts that walruses make."

Shocked

When asked if he wanted fries or a salad the burger lady and I were both shocked when Garrett opted for a salad. I was even more shocked when he ATE the salad and said, "ummm, delicious!"

Teary Eyed

Walking away from school today Garrett paused and said, while fighting back tears, "Mommy, Mia said she didn't want to marry me anymore."

While tearyeyed myself, I replied, "I'm so sorry baby. Does that make you sad?"

His response was a quivering lip and a nod.

My boy's first broken heart. *sigh*

He loves her.

This is getting ridiculous...

i only gave him two spoonfuls of ice cream

and despite that paltry amount, he shared it with audrey. how could i not reward that?

My Loves

Gymnast

Monster Feet and a Sword

Conversation with Audrey

Ahhh-too!

Ahhh-too!

Ahhh-too!

Are you sneezing?!

Da.

Bliss

I woke up without an alarm (or kid). 

Showered. 

Dressed.

Made tea.

And am sitting in the rocker watching them both sleep.

New Bunk Bed

The kids love it!

Ready.

Someone really wants to go to school too.

Popsicles

Are best enjoyed when you can lick the drippings from the table.

Last First Day of Preschool

His most offensive profanity:

"BAD-GUY MAMA!"

First Day of Preschool

How do you want to say goodbye when we get to school? A hug? A kiss? Both? A high-five?

I want a hug and kiss. But outside.

On the steps in front of school?

No. By the car.

...

Unceremonious drop off a success.

Big Shoes to Fill

Snack time.

Fairyland Today!

Tick Tock

Lets go to Fairyland!

It closes at 4 o'clock.

What time is it?

4:02

Lets go to the zoo!

It also closes at 4 o'clock.

That's weird!

What's weird about that?

They both close at the same o'clock!

Mighty Earthling 2013

Another great year at Mighty Earthling. 
Highlights include Garrett discovering turkey feathers on our nature hike, Audrey eating grapes fresh off the vine, dressing up for the Wild Rumpus Creature Disco and having a blast with friends.

Bloodhound

Garrett was happily playing in his room and Audrey was down for a nap. I snuck into the fridge, snagged a little piece of chocolate, ate it in the kitchen, then went into Garrett's room to read the paper. Garrett got up from his Legos and came to chat with me. Mid-sentence he stopped and started sniffing the air. Then he got super close to my face and took a big whiff. "Did you have chocolate?!?!?"

Jeez, I can't get away with anything over here.