Bit the dust...

It is official!  Ethan lost his first tooth about a week ago!!!  He was waiting and waiting and waiting for this day to come...and it finally did!  Whew!!!  He was beginning to think it would NEVER happen!  

And I have to admit, that toothless little grin is just too cute!  Sure love this kiddo!

Winter Storm

So, I know its slightly ridiculous and I could go on and on about how Texas just isn't equipped to handle with inclement weather of the COLD variety...but let's just say that we have enjoyed every second of our two "snow days" lately!  With school cancelled and work saying to not come in...what are we to do?!?!?!

The first snow day the kids wanted to snuggle in and watch movies all day!  We caught up on some of the old classics like Sandlot and caught a few Phineas and Ferb's and it proved to be the perfect thing to do.  Especially since they didn't notice if I happened to doze off in the middle of the movies...allowing for some great naps!  Wahoo...a win-win!

Yesterday, with about 3 snowflakes falling from the sky along with some frozen rain, we got our second chance at a snow day and the kids opted for games...Phase 10 being the game of choice!  We had so much fun!  Hot chocolate...snuggling by the fireplace (thanks for re-lighting the pilot light, Steve - AND not blowing up the house!!!)...lots of games...kids who decided to not every change out of their pajamas that day - except G who decided basketball practice in his pj's might not be too ideal!  Then we wrapped it all up with a showing of "the Incredibles".  The perfect day!

Turning Back the Clock

Ethan came downstairs this morning and seemed a little out of sorts.  We asked him if he could go up and get dressed for school and this is the conversation that ensued.

Steve - E, go get dressed for school and then you can eat breakfast.

Ethan - (voice a little wobbly) But I already went to school.

Steve - What?  You haven't gone to school.  You just woke up!

Ethan - (now with a tremor in his voice)  But I did already go to school, Dad!

Steve - What?!?!?!

Ethan - (chin totally quivering now!!!)  I did, Dad!!!  I did go to school.  Then I went to bed.  Then I woke up.  And then the clock just started going backwards!!!!  I'VE ALREADY BEEN THROUG THIS WHOLE DAY!!!!

Steve - Oh, like Groundhog Day?

Ethan - (now crying in confusion and frustration, climbs on my lap and whimpers) I already DID today!!!!

Poor kid!  Apparently we've been watching too many Christmas specials with Huey, Duey & Louie getting stuck on Christmas Day...or other cheesy Christmas movies!!!   My poor kiddo was beside himself with confusion!!!  It did make for a pretty funny conversation though!  He was convinced that he had seen the clock turn backwards!!!

Funny, how I kept thinking how NICE it would be to have an extra day to get a few things done!!!  Maybe that should be my Christmas wish!!!

A Compliment......well, almost!

Olivia - (coming down the stairs) Awwwww!  Mom!  You look soooo cute!
Me - (relishing in the compliment for about 0.2 seconds)
Olivia - Well, actually?   You look kinda cute!


Thanks.  Thanks a lot!

Secrets

How do you say it?

Today Olivia and I were driving to the library.  She was telling me all about the books she was going to be getting!  I for one was just happy she was talking about getting something other than those silly little fairy chapter books that she is convinced that she can read!  She grabs those chapter books by the stacks - usually only the pink and purple covered ones...unless it's a fairy who has cute hair...and then she'll 'read' that one too!  She's such a girl! But, she'll get a bunch of those and will sit for a good 20 minutes reading to herself, flipping through pages and telling some random story line!  So funny!

But today she was convinced that she could remember right where she had found the Waldo books on our last trip to the library.  She was planning on grabbing a couple this time - though I totally suspect that was so she wouldn't have to share with Ethan!  But she couldn't quite remember what they were called...although she was pretty confident in her substitution for a few minutes.

O - Mom...I can't wait to get the Loser Waldo book.

Me - Uh, what book?

O -  (slightly exasperated at my not hearing) Loser Waldo...you know!!!

Me - (now laughing really hard!)  Loser Waldo????

O - Uh yeah??!?!?  Wait...that's not what it's called, is it?

Me - Nope.  It's "Where's Waldo".  

O - Oh yeah...WHERE'S Waldo!  That's what I meant!

Biker

So, this Little Miss is official now.

She decided she wanted to ride her bike...and she did it.  After just a few minutes with Steve one night, the next day she hopped right on and took off!  She was a daredevil, in true Livvy fashion, from the moment she started.  The same day she learned how to ride...she mastered pedaling while standing, closing her eyes and riding, one handed steering, both feet sticking out...you get the picture!  

So proud of her!!!