John and Tina Plus Three: The Biggest, Best Snowman

Friday, January 23, 2009

The Biggest, Best Snowman

The kids had a short day from school and so they decided to build their first snowman.

We've had a pretty uneventful week. I did fall down the stairs yesterday. I really hurt my elbow and my rear, but I'm OK. It's surprising that we've lived here for two years and I've only fallen down the stairs twice. Everyone who knows my family knows we fall all the time and it's always hilarious even if you do get hurt! When I told my family I fell, everyone laughed and I got no sympathy.

Damon was the "Super Kid" in his class. Unfortunately his teacher didn't make to much of a big deal about it. We did get to go into his class on Tuesday to talk to them about some of his favorite things, but it felt like his teacher just rushed us in and out so I don't even have any pictures to share. I do however, have a few funny things that Damon said over the last week. He's always cracking us up. The other day I told him it was time to go to the bus stop, he said "Mom, your the meanest lady I know." He then threw a fit about going to school so when I threatened to spank him he said "Yeah well, I don't think you have the guts WOMAN!" A few days before that we were trying to watch a movie and he said "Mom, I'm ready for bed. You know I need my beauty sleep." He is really a "Super Kid."

We started our Puppy Training Class last Saturday. It's actually a lot of fun. It's cute to see such a small creature learn something new. It's really fun to watch Olivia take such an interest in training her puppy.

Olivia has also been taking Chloe on walks every afternoon, but she is so spoiled the walks usually end with Liv just carrying her home.

I've been looking into preschools for next year for Jasmine. I'm really shocked how much the monthly tuition and fees have gone up just since last year. We've checked out a few places this week but we haven't registered for anything yet.

We don't have any big plans for the weekend. We have a busy but short week next week, the kids go off track on Wednesday.

1 comment:

KickButtMommyJanuary 23, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Ella has been on the waiting list for a preschool since before she is one but the tuition is $275 a mo/ and I am not sure I can pull that off. It is cut throat over here!
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Liv-The Drama Queen

Liv is really smart. She loves going to school and hanging out with her friends. She is really excited about learning to play the Recorder this year. She is a huge "Smarty Pants" and has a come-back to everything I say. She helps me out a ton with the two little ones, who both admire everything about her. She tells really, really, really long stories (sometimes I have to remind myself to be patient.) She acts every detail out and changes her voice for the different characters in her story. She has a talent for getting anyone around her all hyped and rawled up. The house is usually quiet until Liv arrives. She is such a "Drama Queen." She spends most of her time making the two little ones re-enact a movie that they just watched. I think she is going to be a Movie Director or a Teacher when she grows up.

DayDay aka Prince Charming

Damon is a real sweetheart. We call him DayDay for short. He is a very sensitive guy and is tuned into everyone's feelings. He tries very hard not to hurt anyone and really wants everyone around him to be happy. He loves to cuddle and gives the best "Bear Hugs." He's already embrassed to hold my hand or kiss me in public. He doesn't love going to school but is really good at it and tested above grade level. He is a "home-body," crowds and a lot of noise over-whelm him. He loves wearing soft clothes and would stay in his jammies all day if I let him. He can memorize a movie after watching it just once. He quotes lines from movies and even uses them in the right context. He is always making us laugh and is quite "The Charmer."

The King & Queen

I have been a stay-at-home Mom for almost 10 years. I love being a wife and a mom. I am very blessed to be able to stay at home. I really, really, really love my life and my home! The kids are amazing and being able to watch them grow is so much fun. They change everyday. I love making crafts and cards. Photography is a hobby that I am still learning and I spend a lot of my time reading and learning new techniques as well as learning Photoshop. I should say that I spend most of the time trying to figure out my damn camera!!!

John is a brillant man. He is self-employed and has many talents. Taking out the trash is not one of them, but I love him anyway. John enjoys watching sports and plays football whenever he gets a chance. He is an amazing dancer and is always the center of attention at a party. His son is his protege.

Chloe-Puppy Royalty

Chloe is the puppy Santa Claus brought for the kids this past Christmas. She is an Imperial Shih-Tzu. She was abandoned by her mother and then was raised by a Persian Cat. When she first came home she even meowed. Now days she spends most of her days "cat napping" and sitting on the back of the couch looking out the window. She is very playful and hates to be left alone. Her hobbies include hanging out the window of a moving vehicle and playing with her boyfriend-Mugsy. She is spoiled beyond belief and acts like "Royalty."