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It Takes A Village

It takes a village…

To raise these two for a month!

Dash turned eight today! Where has the time gone? This boy has turned into the sweetest boy, who still loves to suck his fingers, still loves his blankets — all four of them, begs to sleep each night with Nonnie, is squirly at all times, is always game to be Pippi’s student or Scout’s wrestling mate, loves games, adores his mama and potty talk!

I call him my “Little Apple Dumpling” and he HATES it!

But I secretly think My Little Apple Dumpling loves it!

When he was getting his presents today, Scout surprised him with something. Scout has been planning this surprise for a long time, and paid for it 100% with his own money. THat is saying something, because Scout doesn’t spend his money on anything!

Dash was pretty excited!

Especially when Scout bought him something he has wanted for a long time!!!

But I honestly don’t know who is more excited — Dash to get it, or Scout to give it. Whomever it was — it was a sweet moment!

Dash is so excited to turn eight! But I kind of wish I could turn back time, and celebrate number eight in a few years! Time is going way too fast!

Happy Birthday my little Dumpling.

Trunk or Treat ‘19

We weren’t expecting to have the twins for Halloween festivities, so today was all about running around town to get costumes for the twins and my kids.

There was only one request — Dash wanted to be Bruce Lee in the yellow outfit.

I am usually very resourceful, but figuring out the “yellow outfit” was impossible. I tried to dissect other costumes, create something out of plain yellow clothes — honestly, I tried everything, and it just wasn’t working.

Plan B.

After hours of looking for yellow, with an hour left, I decided to use some angel wings I had at home for the twins — and they were going to be cherubs. My other angel wings could be used by Pippi to be an angel with her white leotard. I grabbed a halo — just in case. And Dash??? I had one more set of angel wings, but knew he wouldn’t want to be an angel….

BUT WOULD HE GO FOR CUPID?

My kids are always rad about being shameless…so I got him a bow and arrow and a white cloth for his “diaper”…and committed to the theme.

These two turned into perfect little cherubs.

Pippi was the perfect angel.

And guess who was totally excited about his outfit — curled hair and all!

Navy found stuff to be a devil — and completed the whole crew! I mean…for last minute…this ain’t bad!

The best part…

When we got to the trunk or treat, Dash saw a bunch of buddies from school. A gourp of four of his classmates dressed up as Transformers and Karate kids went up to him and asked, “Dash…what are you?” while they were kind of laughing at him. He looked at them, and said, “I am cupid…the God of Love! What are YOU!” Then walked off proudly! That’s my boy!

It was a really fun night…

But this crew of kids was beat by about 11:00.

Primary Program Time

Like usual, our primary program was phenomenal!

Mostly because of the bomb singing leader.

And also because of her star singer — who was singing so loud, multiple people sent me a video of him afterwards…because they couldn’t get over how hilarious Dash was! Did I mention that he DABBED at the end of his talk! Scout kept urging him to do it from our seats…and he did it!!! I was humiliated….but laughing at the same time!

Navy had to fill in for someone at the last minute, and it was a tiny rough…but after learning it in a minute or two, she knocked it out of the water!

And of course — Pippi had a really long part, and stole the show. She was so sinking good, and impressed everyone with how long it was.

It was a great Sunday! Thanks Nonnie.

(Update: This will be Nonnie’s last primary program, because she was released in February after 18 years on and off! Everyone is devastated — especially the parents of young kids, who want their kids to have Nonnie!!!)

Time Out

When my three oldest went to Time Out, they sat there patiently until they were allowed out. Somehow the rules of Time Out are overlooked by Pippi. She bugs and bugs until she thinks she gets to get out. Do you see her little tongue sticking out, while she repeatedly is knocking on the door? Yep…she doesn’t think the rules apply to her!

Good thing when I moved her to her bed, I couldn’t see the tongue, or hear the knocking.

No problem Pips…if you don’t like the rules…I will just change them up a bit and relocate Time Out.

Smarty Pants

Is it just me…or does Pippi look like she is fourteen in this photo?

Good thing her little baby buck teeth are spotted in this photo…because I do NOT want her growing up too fast.

Doey’s Call

Doey is headed to the Domincan Republic for 18 months! We couldn’t be more excited…but REALLY sad to say goodbye. But props to you Doey. You are awesome!

Gone are the days, when the kids stood and smiled and said “cheese”.

Oh yeah — I never had those days.

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