I gave Pippi and Dash some water paints for their bath this morning. Pippi was so sad about five minutes in, so I asked her why the long face. She said, “Dash painted on me”. I said that is what the paints are for. Then she said in a very dramatic way, “I don’t yike when Dashy draws poo on me”! I had no idea what she was talking about. I was right there, brushing my teeth, and didn’t see anything odd. So I told her I would tell him to stop. She was satisfied with that, and turned back to get in the bath. And then I saw a black paint mark on her booty, and that’s when I realized what was going on. He actually did draw poo on her, and when I called him out on it, he was laughing hysterically because he thought he was the greatest jokester on earth.
Tonight at Scouts was a biggie.
Seth and Cade walked over the bridge, so we were there on our own accord — and also in major support.
Scout got to be a color guard for the night.
And admiring brother watched on.
Before the big event, we had a really cool guest speaker, a veterinarian, who told us everything on earth about parrots. It was fascinating and really well done.
And then there was the big moment.
Hasta la vista Seth and Cade.
When the IPad is in play (or stolen from my mom’s room is more like it), there are always fights to see who gets to use it. Today, Pippi came up with a great way to get the IPad. She just distracted the heck out of Dash, until he put the IPad down, and said, “Fine, I will play with you”. As soon as she heard those words, Pippi bolted over to the IPad, swiped it, and left Dash in her dust.
The kids were playing a game on the sidewalk before we left for Scouts, when Dash had to use the restroom.
This might be against some mom’s nature, but I am a huge fan of “solving your own problem”, so going to the bathroom in the bushes works for me!
Good problem solving Dash!
And good problem solving about once, every other day!
Our kids love their new car — and also our neighbor’s matching car. They have been living in them for a few days. And this morning, while I was about to make them breakfast, I asked if they just wanted to drive through the drive-thru. They were totally game. So Dash lead the way, and Pippi followed. They ordered toast and a smoothie. So I whipped up their breakfast, and served it to them at the next window. And those two drove off and giggled as they ate.
Britni talked me into an art class for Scout and Navy. It is a total rip off, but there was a Groupon for 4 weeks, and I bought it. I knew Navy would love it, but didn’t think Scout would die over it. I was right and wrong….Scout and Navy both LOVE it! And each week, at the end when they show off their day’s work, I am amazed by what I see.
In only an hour and a half, Navy drew this darling cupcake.
And Scout created this rad dragon.
I hope Groupon puts out another coupon soon — I am crossing my fingers!
When Pippi and I had a little time to spare before picking up the kids, I knew just the place. I drove to the local horse stables, that for some reason has a zebra in one of the cages. We drove thorugh the stables, and I kept telling her to find the one that is different. When we finally drove next to the zebra, she gasped, and yelled, “Dat one is different!!! It is dat one”!
Dash asks me if it is “Share Day” every single Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. And when it’s Wednesday (the actual “share day”), he scrambles all over the house for an awesome share. And for some reason, he always takes in shares that seem a little bigger than he should. Today, he just wanted to take in his bus. I figured it was his little matchbox bus — the one that’s about two inches long. But I was wrong…
He wanted to take in his suitcase that looks like a bus — that is filled with about 75 two-inch cars.
His teacher is rad, because she thinks he is fine to bring in whatever he wants!
I have always wanted to get this car for the kids, and never have.
But my two littles have been so perfect lately, I took them out to get them a treat.
They were beyond excited, and even helped with the assembly.
And I have to say — it was a perfect purchase.
They are loving it.
I’m pretty sure that these two would rather be with each other, each with their blanket, each sucking their fingers, over anywhere else in the world. They both wait impatiently for the other to wake up each morning. And when they see each other for the first time each morning, there is a little celebration each time.
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