Our primary program is next week, so today we had a quick run through.
Scout got the all-important job of sitting with the younger kids to keep them calm, and singing loudly.
He really stepped it up, and was a great example.
So much so…that I had to snap a couple of pictures of the younger brother admiring the older brother.
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And while I had my camera out — it seemed obvious that I snap a quick picture of my other little darling singing her heart out.
Unfortunately, she was sticking out her tongue instead.
(But just a teeny bit, so she stayed out of trouble.)
This particular Sunday morning was really crazy in our home.
Scout and Navy quickly picked up on that, and came through for me.
Scout came down with Pippi, and showed me that he had gotten her dressed.
He is awesome!
Especially when I told him it was on backwards, and he immediately got her down to switch it around.
And then as I was calling for Navy to come and get her hair done, I found her tying up Dash’s shoes.
She is also awesome.
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There are days when I want to yell out, “Serenity Now!”.
But those are almost always the days when my kids catch on, and come through in a big way.
Navy and Dash spent the morning trying to fill up the entire train table with cars/trains/and anything else that would fill space.
They were very proud of their work — and insisted on a photo.
So why are Scout and Pippi in the photo also?
Scout was there to take back his skateboards he hasn’t played with in months.
And Pippi wanted the pet dog to be part of the festivities.
I told everyone to freeze for the picture — and then the negotiating and getting mad at each other can begin.
The Painted Ninja struck again.
This time it was with my mom’s permanent lipstick.
Good thing Scout saw her before she tracked it through the house, and woke me up with “MOM!!! Pippi got into something. And this time it’s bad!”
So I hopped up faster than I knew was possible, and got her cleaned up and into the bath.
I guess cleaning messes for days will improve my speed like that!
While we were at Scout’s football game, Dash took a digger off of the stands.
So when he had a good supply of blood oozing, I grabbed the only thing I had that was close to a wipe or tissue.
A size 3 diaper.
At least it was unused.
Pippi found this newborn hat in the house, and wore it all afternoon.
She was loving it, and the attention it got her.
I loved it too, because when I was looking for the “little girl in a hat” at Costco, someone knew just who I was talking about.
Carruthy had his work cut out for him today.
Because I don’t go in often, I made a laundry list of questions to ask him — which he answered all patiently!
You know why?
Because Carruthy is the best!
Both kids were really good while getting all checked out.
I am sure Dash’s good example set Pippi up for success.
Both kids are doing great.
In fact, Pippi has even had a growth spurt.
Her height is right above average — it’s her weight that hasn’t caught up quite yet.
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Then it was shot time.
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My older two are little troopers in this department, so I was blown away to see my younger two being wimpy.
But no worries…
I held them down nicely.
Here are the post-shot tears to prove it!
This may look harmless.
But it’s not.
This girl is out of control!!!
Our HOA finally decided to make some needed street repairs — 2 years later!
That being said, it made for a good hour of entertainment for Dash and the Pips.
I gave them some snacks, strapped them in, and it was like they were at the movies.
In recent usual form, Pippi was making messes again today. This time, she found Micah’s toothpicks and matches, in the bathroom drawer. All I have to say, is that thank goodness I caught her early, because she was either going for the toothpaste next….or worse, she was going to strike one of those matches, and burn the joint down.
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