Monday, June 20, 2011

For Your Feet?

I was hesitant to post this story but finally decided I couldn't resist.  May not be suitable for the males out there so feel free to stop reading now.....

Since I had Amelia 5 years ago I have not been able to shower, take a bath or go to the bathroom alone.  She loves to be in there with me while I'm getting ready, going through all of the drawers and my makeup.  I was fixing my hair last week, talking on the phone, and entertaining 2 kids when I was asked the question "What are these?"  I didn't look up at first and simply replied, " I'm not sure, honey."  After hearing the same question 4 or 5 times, I hung up the phone to give her the attention she needed.  When I turned around, she had a tampon stuck half way up her nose.  Maddox was sitting in the floor with about 10 of them around him.  "What are these, Mommy?  They smell so good."  I can honestly say I had no idea what to do.  I was so caught off guard!  After stuttering around I finally said, "They are for your feet."  She said, "Oh, I get it.  You rub them on your feet and they will make them smell good."  Can you believe that I agreed with her?  "Yep."  Conversation over.....until this morning.  I was doing some laundry and picking up the house when I heard Amelia say " Hold on, Maddox."  She came into the laundry room and said, "Mom, Maddox's feet really stink.  Can I go upstairs and get some of those things."  Are you kidding me?  The child forgets nothing.  I told her we were fresh out smell good feet things and left the room.  I think I might have laughed for 15 minutes, the kind of laugh where you are crying and your stomach is hurting.
 I love that girl.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Fancy Father's Day

We had big plans for Father's Day this year...well, not really big plans, just not "stay inside all day because it's raining" plans.  We gave Drew his present on Friday because Amelia can't hold a secret for more than 30 seconds.  We worked hard and I mean hard on his gifts.  I thought it would be so much fun to paint him some pottery.  Boy was I wrong.  After breaking things and spilling paint and whining and crying, (and by crying, I mean all 3 of us) we left with nothing.  You have to leave your pottery there and pick it up in a week which is sooooo much fun to explain to a 4 year old.  Anyhoo, after all of that, it WAS worth it.  Drew loved his coffee cup (painted by Maddox and Mommy) and a weird statue of a rabbit (picked out by Amelia).

Not knowing how these would turn out, we had a backup plan in place....


So this morning, with gifts already handed out, we found ourselves staring at each other.  Somewhere between 9 and 10 o'clock, Drew started cleaning out the refrigerator.  I started laundry and dishes and before I knew it, we were in full cleaning mode.  The kids started getting restless so we went upstairs for lunch.  What a great idea because Amelia and Drew and Maddox put on an impromptu dance recital.  Drew, with absolutely no musical background, played the piano and Amelia danced.  As I came around the corner, this is what I saw smiling up at me....

And a big thank you to Maddox.  After thinking all the gifts had been handed out, he gave Drew what every father wants to see....His son in high heels!!


We love you, Drew.  Eveyone that knows you does.  You are THE BEST dad and the kids will thank you for it someday...You may just have to wait, oh 20 years, until they realize it.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Conversation with a 4 year old

It was hard for me to make the decision to start writing a blog, but I really wanted to have a place for all of those wonderful comments that come out of a child's mouth, so I decided to make a go of it.  Some things Amelia has said are so funny!   I will never need to write these down because they are forever in my memory.  But there are some conversations, probably the sweetest ones, I'm afraid will eventually slip away if I don't jot them down.

Today I was running around like a nut....no different than any other day really.  I was doing about 10 things at once, when I heard the washing machine stop.  I went to the laundry room and started switching the clothes from the washer to the dryer.  And to my surprise, they were all the prettiest shade of pink......Not good, when it is a load of Drew's white work shirts.  I beat myself up all morning over it and to myself I said, "Stephanie, I just don't like you that much today."  As I turned around, there she was, all ears.  She proceeded to lecture me and this conversation followed....

"Mom, you should love yourself.  God made you and everyone loves you.  Maddox loves you, I love you, and you know daddy loves you because you are his wife.  We want you in this family but you have to love yourself.  And if you don't, then you should just go live with your mother."

Safe to say, she pretty much hit the nail on the head.  I kissed her forehead and said, "Amelia, I'm so glad you keep me in check."

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Maddox-18 Months

Took Maddox to the doctor yesterday for his 18 month well check and it is official.....He has the physique of Danny Devito!  Height: 30 percentile...Weight: 63 percentile (27 pounds).  We are totally fine with that because look at this face!!......





Oh sweet boy....we love you so much!!

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Sick...kinda

Amelia woke up this morning with vomiting and diarrhea.  She was pitiful running back and forth from the couch to the bathroom.  She finally started to feel better so we ventured out in search of her hard earned 263rd stuffed animal.  We stopped 6 times on the way home because she was just so sick.  I kept asking her in the car how she felt.   This conversation followed....

Me: "Amelia, honey, do you feel okay?"
Amelia: "Yes, mom."
Me: "How's your belly?  Do you need to go to the bathroom?"
Amelia : "Not right now, but I will keep squeezing my butt just in case."
Me: hysterical laughing!

We finally made it home and after resting for an hour or so, she disappeared upstairs.  This is what I found when I went to check on her.







Wish I looked this adorable when I was sick!