An Entry for Uncle J.J...

Two years ago, Santa brought a huge Lego set that makes both an aircraft carrier and a destroyer. 1200 freaking pieces. I don't know what the fat man in the red suit was thinking because it sat in our crawl space for forever while the boys forgot about it. Until two weeks ago when they found it and begged daddy to "help" put it together which translates to doing it all himself since Wyatt nor Henry have the patience for Lego's. Seriously, aren't all little boys supposed to love those things? Mine like them as long as they are cooperating but the minute they run into trouble...tears because of frustration. I am hoping it is something they will grow out of. Or maybe not...then I won't be stepping on the little pieces anymore.

Anyways, the above picture is the monstrosity that the boys put together. They are so very proud.

My Little Fashionista...

I have a huge jewelry chest in my bedroom that is full of junk---and I do mean junk--jewelry, courtesy of my maternal grandmother. It has oodles of necklaces, bracelets and clip-on earrings to try on and model. Oftentimes, while I am getting ready in the morning, Lauren goes into it and tries on anything she can fit around her neck. Today, though, she found the earrings and this is the look she came up with:



Don't you love how the jewelry perfectly coordinates with her outfit? She gets that from me.

Woo-Hoo!!! First Day of School...

Yes! Success! Wyatt woke up fever-free this AM with a slight headache so we pumped him up with allergy meds and some Advil and off he went for his first full day of school in his new uniform colors. He was glad to be going back and being with his friends. I am hoping the meds last all day for him.



Henry's first day today was just a visit/play day where he met his new classmates and got re-acclimated with his classroom and teachers. There are 4 more boys in his class than there were last year for a total of 8 boys and 12 girls. He played wonderfully with his old buddies without much interest in the new ones but I am sure that will change as he gets to know them.

First Day of School....

Insert your own picture here because we don't have one. Why, you ask? It's not because I was an irresponsible mom and didn't get the picture. Nonono, that would be easier to accept. There is no picture because there was no first full day of school for Wyatt. The poor kid spiked a fever--AGAIN--yesterday afternoon after arriving at the dentist. I tried to chalk it up to a migraine from the stress of school starting and having your teeth poked at, but nope. The poor boy is sick with allergies. It's my own fault. He should be on Mucinex every day but I haven't been giving it to him because he hates the taste of it and had been feeling good. I really should know better and now Wyatt is paying the price by missing his first full day of school.

Poor kid.

Oh, What a Night...

It was, as Wyatt declared it to be, a perfect night. We went to the Kane County Cougars baseball game and had a blast. The rain that we have been having for the last 10 days finally held off and the game was held. We specifically chose this game because Birdzerk was going to be there and he always promises to be a good time and he didn't disappoint. LC loved it when he danced with the umpire and the boys thought it hilarious when he stole the 3rd baseman's glove. The night was topped with a huge fireworks display that the kids absolutely loved. And the best thing of all, the Cougars won 5-0 which absolutely thrilled Wyatt since, being a Cubs fan, he doesn't usually get to see a team he roots for win.

So, after we had our fill of hot dogs, nachos, cotton candy, elephant ears, and lemonade we headed home knowing we had had "The Perfect Night."

Little Fishy or Bathing Beauty?

We went swimming at my mom and dad's place today and Lauren can't get enough of the water. She was trying to do "kickers and scoopers" just like Henry and Wyatt do. The girl is worse than Henry in that she has absolutely no fear of the water, whatsoever. She loves being in there and dunking her head and jumping off the side, and she's in heaven if you are swinging her around while she is on her back while holding your hands. We will be starting her in swimming lessons this fall, which I fear may be too soon, but we're at least going to give it a try.

Forget Cell phones. Ban the kids...

So, today we are on out way home from a playdate at a park and the kids ask to listen to my Ipod. Wyatt asked first for his song, but then Henry piped up that he wanted "Lauren's song"--note, the kids have favorite songs. Wyatt's is Thanks for the Memoriesby Fallout Boy and LC's is Girlfriendby Avril Lavigne. Don't ask.

As I am listening to them bicker and trying to find the songs, I come to a stop at a stop light and then proceed on as if it was a stop sign. *sigh* "Ummm, Mommy. That light was red," Wyatt pointed out. CRAP!! I blew the red light. Well, not really blew it as much as disregarded it. Ughhh. I found the song and then said, "that's it. No more fighting about Ipod songs."

I swear...legislators want to ban cell phones and make it illegal to talk on them while driving. WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS?--yes I am shrieking--They are so much more distracting to me than anything else in the car and I suck at tuning them out or ignoring requests..."Mommy, I dropped my plane." "Mommy, sippy cup. JUICE." "Mommy, can I have #4 of the Cars Cd playing?" I'm just lucky the little buggers haven't ever told on me. Nope. I admitted to Todd myself that I was a law breaker today. He threatened to get me a chauffeur.

I'd rather have a cleaning lady.