I was making dinner last night when Elyana came in and requested a special dinner of candy corn and potatoes. Sounds interested but soup and corn muffins are a bit healthier I told her.
Today I picked up Elyana from preschool. I noticed she was wearing different pants. I saw a wet pair of pants in her school bag. "What happened to your pants today," I asked. "It's just because I ate snack soooo good," she said.
Kayla won't stop talking about getting a dog ever since our neighbors got a yellow lab. I have finally told her that maybe when she's a teenager and we live in a different house with a fenced in yard, then MAYBE. Then, clever me, I thought of one pet that may not be as much maintenance as a fish, cat, or dog...what about a hermit crab. I tried to make a hermit crab sound very cool. Then Mikayla says, "Wow, now I can't decide, do I want a dog or a hermit crab." "I think a hermit crab sounds exciting," I said. I hope a hermit crab really isn't too much trouble.
After several weeks of Elyana giving everyone an incredibly hard time at bedtime, keeping us up late, we've eliminated her nap time completely. It seems to be doing the trick, she's completely out around 8:15 for the night. However, she does get pretty tired around 3 or 4. She gets a second wind and keeps on going. I'm incredibly tired lately because I'm being weaned from naps too. I would give anything to just take a nap each afternoon. Naps make me a better me, a nicer me, a happier me. Hopefully, I will adjust soon too. After all, if I want to go back to work someday, I can't be taking naps every afternoon, now can I?
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Melt my heart...
I picked up Elyana from school today. She was sweaty, muddy, paint on her elbows and a huge smile on her face. She chattered all the way home and as I was helping her out of the van she pokes me in my leg and says, "I love you mommy. You came back. I missed you." I swear that preschool is already changing her tremendously! Thank you God!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Elyana's been saying some cute things lately...
I bought some little pumpkins for the girls to paint. The pumpkins were sitting on the table in front of each of the girls. Kayla's talking about how she will decorate hers. Ellie just sat there staring at hers. After awhile, she says, "Mine's going to hatch."
Today, I'm having a spontaneous day with Ellie. After dropping Mikayla off, we went to the bank and to the Christian Book & Gift Store. While we were there, their story/music time started. We joined in. Then we stopped at a park on the way home. As she was climbing up a big ladder, I remembered I gave Mikayla her first talk in self-confidence at this age. So I start to climb up next to her, pretending it's hard work. I say, "We can do it. I can believe in myself, do you?" She says, "Yes, I can relieve myself."
I've got to write down these crazy things they say before I forget. They can be so funny!
Today, I'm having a spontaneous day with Ellie. After dropping Mikayla off, we went to the bank and to the Christian Book & Gift Store. While we were there, their story/music time started. We joined in. Then we stopped at a park on the way home. As she was climbing up a big ladder, I remembered I gave Mikayla her first talk in self-confidence at this age. So I start to climb up next to her, pretending it's hard work. I say, "We can do it. I can believe in myself, do you?" She says, "Yes, I can relieve myself."
I've got to write down these crazy things they say before I forget. They can be so funny!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Patio Pictures
I love how it turned out. I'm trying to figure out what goes on the patio and where. The girls didn't waste any time "christening" it with chalk. They love the slope instead of a step coming out of the garage because they can ride their trikes down it. I'm still waiting for the cement guy to come and do some "clean up" work that he promised.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Thursday
The morning started off a bit crazy. We are getting our patio poured today and so the chaos began at 7:40 this morning. The first truck to arrive was the gravel truck. The company name on the truck was Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. That'll make you feel a little uneasy about the whole thing...
The girls could hardly eat they were so excited. We were going to put their hand prints in, but it will be hard by the time Kayla gets home from school today. I can do Ellies, but that wouldn't be fair to Kayla.
I got them both to school, but dealt with a traffic jam (on Elton Hills of all places) and the check engine light is now back on in the van AGAIN! I got home in time to field a phone call between the contractor and cement guy and to do a phone interview for an article I have due next week. Here's the strange thing, it's a home remodel article but the homeowners don't want their name used AND I can't come to see their home. I have 2 photos I'm to use in aiding my writing. Weird. I don't even know how to begin such an article. Major writers block!
I like to go to Elyana's school early to watch her play outside for a bit before I go to get her. I love all the things they do to spark imagination. They have something different inside and out each day. Today (along with their normal cool playground equipment) they had a little construction site set up with real boards (little ones of course) and little saw horses. Another area they had a bunch of the cars and a mock gas station with a real pretend gas pump. Another area was a water station with their own cups and pitchers to pour their own water. Not to mention a box filled with super hero capes to wear. No wonder Elyana is never ready to come home with me. No wonder she is very sweaty when I pick her up. Elyana and I are wishing it was every morning instead of just the two.
I've got to get her down for her nap now. I'll post pictures of the patio later tonight.
BTW, Elyana was watching the patio work be done. Here is a 3 year old's idea of what they are doing, "The guys are fixing our grass by making mud." She also proceeded to dress up like a pig and not on the window yelling, "Oink, oink. Look at me." I distracted her with some berries and cream. She enjoyed wearing the piggy mask for that too ("I'm a hungry piggy").
The girls could hardly eat they were so excited. We were going to put their hand prints in, but it will be hard by the time Kayla gets home from school today. I can do Ellies, but that wouldn't be fair to Kayla.
I got them both to school, but dealt with a traffic jam (on Elton Hills of all places) and the check engine light is now back on in the van AGAIN! I got home in time to field a phone call between the contractor and cement guy and to do a phone interview for an article I have due next week. Here's the strange thing, it's a home remodel article but the homeowners don't want their name used AND I can't come to see their home. I have 2 photos I'm to use in aiding my writing. Weird. I don't even know how to begin such an article. Major writers block!
I like to go to Elyana's school early to watch her play outside for a bit before I go to get her. I love all the things they do to spark imagination. They have something different inside and out each day. Today (along with their normal cool playground equipment) they had a little construction site set up with real boards (little ones of course) and little saw horses. Another area they had a bunch of the cars and a mock gas station with a real pretend gas pump. Another area was a water station with their own cups and pitchers to pour their own water. Not to mention a box filled with super hero capes to wear. No wonder Elyana is never ready to come home with me. No wonder she is very sweaty when I pick her up. Elyana and I are wishing it was every morning instead of just the two.
I've got to get her down for her nap now. I'll post pictures of the patio later tonight.
BTW, Elyana was watching the patio work be done. Here is a 3 year old's idea of what they are doing, "The guys are fixing our grass by making mud." She also proceeded to dress up like a pig and not on the window yelling, "Oink, oink. Look at me." I distracted her with some berries and cream. She enjoyed wearing the piggy mask for that too ("I'm a hungry piggy").
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sometimes My 6 Year Old Can Be So Wise
Our dear neighbors, the Wittrups will be moving next week. We will really really miss them. I know that Elyana cannot and will not understand where her best friend is. Kayla and I were talking about it, trying to prepare her for it. I told her I think the new neighbors have kids. I mentioned, "I hope they're similar ages again, are nice, and will be good friends." Her reply was astounding, "Mom, God knows what kind of friends I need. We'll just have to see who He brings." Wow, I wish I had that much faith in life, especially at school.
I love you Mikayla, you're teaching your old mom so much each day!
Church Assignment
This is a picture that Mikayla worked on at church later this summer. It's not necessarily the picture that is so precious, it's the explanation Mikayla gave. It is an explanation that a parent would be proud of so I had to share.
The assignment was to draw in the backpack things you would need for along journey. In the center of her bag is God. Above God are the stars she said she would need to be able to see at night. The left is a carrot and grapes (healthy snacks to give her energy). On the right are a banana and an apple (more healthy snacks for energy). And, on the bottom right is a tree. She said she would need the tree to give her the oxygen she needs. How sweet is that. Now, I have actually seen what Mikayla packs when we go on a trip. Usually it's some underwear, a few Polly Pockets, a few DVD's, and her favorite stuffed animal.
The assignment was to draw in the backpack things you would need for along journey. In the center of her bag is God. Above God are the stars she said she would need to be able to see at night. The left is a carrot and grapes (healthy snacks to give her energy). On the right are a banana and an apple (more healthy snacks for energy). And, on the bottom right is a tree. She said she would need the tree to give her the oxygen she needs. How sweet is that. Now, I have actually seen what Mikayla packs when we go on a trip. Usually it's some underwear, a few Polly Pockets, a few DVD's, and her favorite stuffed animal.
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