Grandma's Cookies

My Grandma frequently brings over cookies for the kids and Jeff which I keep in the freezer.
I think it's so cute how she will put the date she baked them and rate herself on their taste.
I wonder how she decided to upgrade this batch. =)

Busted

I totally opened it...

...under penalty of law?!?

Valentine Treats

A big mess in the kitchen

+ lots of Valentine fun for the kids

= a great way to pass a sick/snow day!

Um, yes. Totally a pullup on her head. This pic in itself explains how well the potty training is going with a stubborn 2 yr old.

= Valentine treats for family/friends.

How you don't want to wake up at 3am

3something am early Tuesday morning...
I am in a dead sleep.
I feel eyes on me.
And then hear, "Mommy. I just threw up. I don't like it when I do that."
Ya, me neither, buddy!
101.4 temp.
He wakes up temp free and acts fine all day long.
He plays outside in the snow multiple times.

3something early Wednesday morning...
I am in a dead sleep.
I feel a hand touch mine.
(Possibly more jarring than just the stare!)
And then hear, "Mommy, my pillow is all wet."
101.9 temp.
He seems fine today.
Go figure??!

Special Package

Grandma/pa sent us something...

whatever can it be?

Some brand new Valentine's Day books...

just for me!

Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa for the fun Valentine's Day surprise!

Weekend Retreat

Look where we woke up this weekend!

Ok..well, technically, here. =)

THANKS, Mom and Dad! We got away kid-free to the lake!!!

We slept in (this alone was bliss!), shopped, dined out, watched movies, read and totally chilled out!!!

The kids had their own fun here at home with Grammy and Papa; dad brought Ry to the Great Train Expo, and Julia shopped til she literally dropped (well, fell asleep in the stroller...) with Grammy and Aunt Debbie.

Julia still has her horrible cough...the onion didn't work any magic, although I did leave it in her room (or rather, my mom did despite the crazy look she gave me when I explained it to her!) all weekend out of desperate hope. We're making the haul to St. John's to the ENT tomorrow to find out what's up with her as long as this blizzard holds off! Fingers crossed!

Crazy?

Tonight when I was checking out Charisa's blog, I came across her sisters blog link and read some advice on how to get rid of a cough/cold.

Because Julia woke up in the middle of the night last night with a horrible sounding cough, she's sleeping next to an onion tonight.

.

Jeff thinks I have totally lost it.

Perhaps he is right.

Guess we'll see in the morning!

Concert For Cancer 2010

The fab four hang at the 2010 Concert For Cancer that Mat organizes to benefit The National Children's Cancer Society.

Mom challenges Jeff to get Krista out on the dance floor and here is photographic evidence of sweet success!

Our table: Krista/Brian, Jeff/I, Josh/Taran

Isn't Grandma pretty? She can't bust any moves tonight--doctor's orders!

I have no idea what this is about?!

Taran and Josh.

What's been happening here...

It's been a crazy few weeks!

Jeff's been skiing--twice. One of his buddies had a "fight" with the mountain and lost, but fortunately it was a one-man accident. (And his friend is going to be ok...in a month or so.)

We're doing some construction in our master bathroom...and therefore all sharing the kids bath. It's not been as bad as I'd anticipated. Although it sure does make me appreciate ours!

I repainted nearly our entire first floor earlier in the week. It started with simply touching up a spot...and I couldn't stop. Now I have the desire (need?!) to do all the baseboards and doors. Fresh paint just makes everything seem new! Maybe I'll tackle that next week...

I ran over a nail and we had to buy 4 new tires for my familymobile...that totally didn't need new tires, but that rule about changing them out all at the same time. Blah. I voted that we just use the full size spare, and Jeff told me that if I got a flat in the future I'd have to get towed. Seriously, we have been married 6 years now and he actually thinks I would be able to change a tire?! I am not sure how I've managed to pull off that charade, but hey, I'll take it. Unless he was just humoring me..humm...

Today I decided to play wonder-woman and met my sister and mom at the mall. Four children under 5 isn't really a very productive shopping day. But the kids sure enjoyed riding the carousel and drinking their chocolate milk. That is, what was left of it after the spills. We might have used a ream of napkins at lunchtime. Here's to doing our part to save the earth.

Tonight after putting the kids down, I decided to straighten this place up. The house looks great now, which I am trying to savor because this will all change quickly when the kids wake up in ..eek, like 6 hrs...but still trying to finish up the laundry...accidentally mixed up two baskets and am now washing the clean clothes and I'd started to fold the dirty ones. So, as I wait...I blog. Ye ha. Friday night fun. =)

Oh..and tomorrow morning we have a lady coming to take our blood, urine and stuff for some new life insurance. She gave strict orders to fast for 12 hours before her visit. Just for the record, I cheated. By an hour and a half. The chocolate milk was almost screaming my name from the fridge and I really was hungry. Figured drinking would be "safer" than eating? Thinking I'll be ok on that...anyone know for sure?? I'm afraid she's going to ask that dreaded question "when was the last time you ate or drank anything?" And I'm not a really great liar. And how do you really change the subject on such a direct question?

Good times! Happy weekend!

What is love?

This afternoon I asked the kids: "What is love?"

Ryan:

It is giving hugs to somebody. And loving somebody at home and that's all I have to say.

When somebody doesn't love you, they go to time out. Right Mommy?

Julia:

Love is giving kisses.

Love is if you get a green sticker.

Who Knew?!

So, who knew that the yo'momma jokes started at age 5?

When I picked Ryan up from preschool today the convo went something like this:

Ry: Mommy, a kid said some mean things to me.

Me: Really? Like what?

Ry: He said 'your momma uh...yo'mamma.'

Me: He said your momma what?

Ry: He said, 'yo momma fell down!' and it was mean!

Ear Tubes for Julia

Pre-surgery.

Way way way too early in the morning.

She was happy the nurses gave her princess stickers.

And that she was getting "new ear tubes" just like RyRy had!

(Marketing 101 to a 2 yr old!)

The nurses put her little hospital bracelet around her ankle.

Post-surgery, she's still groggy.

And sweet.

We went home and she slept most of the day!

Magic House

Tonight we met some friends for a great dinner at Duffy's and fun at the Magic House! The kids loved running around together. Above, Hannah holds on to Blake, Julia and Ryan.

Matt and Tarra met up with us as well...

Julia's bossy skills come out as she directs Mason and Ryan in the construction zone.

Ryan loved climbing up this "plant". Julia did not enjoy this opportunity like her brother did. Daddy had to come in and for a heroic rescue!

I have LOTS of other photos from this night, but blogger is refusing to upload for some reason...grrr!

Dear Antibiotic #4

You are F.I.R.E.D.

Our cranky patient.

With the clogged up ears.

Who doesn't sleep at night anymore.

The one with the crazy hair.

Thank goodness for this!

Can't imagine how "off" her little system would be if it weren't for you!

Ry-ism

Ryan: "Mommy, the napkin is missing in here!"