1. The other night, Seth asked me what I was fixing for dinner. I told him we were having chicken enchiladas. He pumped his fist in the air and said, "That's what I'm talkin' about" and walked away.
2. I've been "meal-planning" for a month and a half now and it has changed my life. The mid-week grocery runs were sucking the life right out of me. Now, I write out a menu for the 5-day work week and make my grocery list to match. We've saved time and money and we can jump right into making dinner as soon as we get home. It makes me more giddy than it should.
3. Recently I asked Seth if he knew how to spell his name. He said, "Yes...S-E-T-H-L-and a dot".
4. We had a thunderstorm last Sunday that knocked our power out. It was around bedtime so when the lights went out, it was completely dark. You know how it gets really quiet when the hum of various appliances stops? I knew the boys would be scared but luckily I was upstairs with them when it happened. I just calmly said, "okay boys, the lights are broken but every thing's going to be just fine. Mommy's right here and I'm going to come find you (they were really only a few feet away but in opposite directions). I felt Seth's hand first and told him to hold onto my pants. He whimpered a bit and then followed me to find Colin. We're in the throws of potty-training (Lord help us!) so I knew Colin was somewhere near the bathroom. I also knew he had no clothes on and could potentially be...eh...messy. I found him after just a few moments and was happy to discover that he was clean and dry (although that meant his time on the pot was unsuccessful). John was out in the garage when it happened so the three of us just huddled up and waited for John to come inside to help. Seth kept a death-grip on my neck and Colin, in all his glory, sat down and sucked his thumb. John made it in and gathered flashlights and candles.
We think our transformer was struck by lightening but the utility company came out and fixed us right up. The boys got to watch the utility truck with their flashing lights . When our lights came back on the boys waved out the window and Colin said, "Tank you re-pay man" (Translation: Thank you repair man).
At daycare the next day, Seth's class was learning about the tundra. The teachers asked them "What are some things we can do to help save the tundra?" Seth said, "Fix the lights".
5. We have one more night of itty-bitty-basketball. Seth has spent 4 weeks learning the "fundamentals" and next Monday night they play their one and only game. I have a strange feeling that the 4 weeks of fundamentals aren't going to make any difference. It will however, be entertaining.
6. Recently, we've seen various people (all from different parts of our lives - work, church, etc) struggle in their marriage. It's heart-wrenching and complicated and easy to judge. This is really just for my benefit and his - but this guy...
I love him. He's all mine.
2. I've been "meal-planning" for a month and a half now and it has changed my life. The mid-week grocery runs were sucking the life right out of me. Now, I write out a menu for the 5-day work week and make my grocery list to match. We've saved time and money and we can jump right into making dinner as soon as we get home. It makes me more giddy than it should.
3. Recently I asked Seth if he knew how to spell his name. He said, "Yes...S-E-T-H-L-and a dot".
4. We had a thunderstorm last Sunday that knocked our power out. It was around bedtime so when the lights went out, it was completely dark. You know how it gets really quiet when the hum of various appliances stops? I knew the boys would be scared but luckily I was upstairs with them when it happened. I just calmly said, "okay boys, the lights are broken but every thing's going to be just fine. Mommy's right here and I'm going to come find you (they were really only a few feet away but in opposite directions). I felt Seth's hand first and told him to hold onto my pants. He whimpered a bit and then followed me to find Colin. We're in the throws of potty-training (Lord help us!) so I knew Colin was somewhere near the bathroom. I also knew he had no clothes on and could potentially be...eh...messy. I found him after just a few moments and was happy to discover that he was clean and dry (although that meant his time on the pot was unsuccessful). John was out in the garage when it happened so the three of us just huddled up and waited for John to come inside to help. Seth kept a death-grip on my neck and Colin, in all his glory, sat down and sucked his thumb. John made it in and gathered flashlights and candles.
We think our transformer was struck by lightening but the utility company came out and fixed us right up. The boys got to watch the utility truck with their flashing lights . When our lights came back on the boys waved out the window and Colin said, "Tank you re-pay man" (Translation: Thank you repair man).
At daycare the next day, Seth's class was learning about the tundra. The teachers asked them "What are some things we can do to help save the tundra?" Seth said, "Fix the lights".
5. We have one more night of itty-bitty-basketball. Seth has spent 4 weeks learning the "fundamentals" and next Monday night they play their one and only game. I have a strange feeling that the 4 weeks of fundamentals aren't going to make any difference. It will however, be entertaining.
6. Recently, we've seen various people (all from different parts of our lives - work, church, etc) struggle in their marriage. It's heart-wrenching and complicated and easy to judge. This is really just for my benefit and his - but this guy...
I love him. He's all mine.
8:22 AM
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