Is Eli Still Naked?

I just checked on Eli.  He was playing quietly in his room....naked.  He's going to Grandma's later, and he told me he wanted to wear a different outfit.  Now, he's in here, wearing a robot t-shirt, a blue thermal shirt, a guitar t-shirt, and a dog sweater.  He also has is underwear on backwards, and wants me to help him put on a pair of black sweat pants.  He's a good looking kid!

On the way home from school today, we had our normal chat...Who was the line leader?  What songs did you sing?  What work did you do?...etc.  When I asked, "What did you have for snack?" Eli told me that he "frew" his snack away because it had wrinkles in it.  I asked a few more questions, and I think they had some sort of cracker for snack.  I still have no idea why he thought they were wrinkly?

Maggie and Eli were also invited to a classmate's birthday party.  Boy, are they excited!  You'd think it was their birthday.  We had to hang the invitations on the fridge, we have discussed whether their friend wants a truck or a robot, and we have practiced singing "Happy Birthday." 

I've gotta go.  Maggie and I are going to read "Snow White."  She just sang...."Three little birds was tapping on the door.  They were like, I don't wanna come in."  I'm pretty sure that's an original.  Ha.

Newthanksmas 2011!

This morning, Maggie and I got up around 9:00 and enjoyed breakfast. Then, I gave her a bath in the kitchen sink.  This is a new thing we've started to enjoy.  It's nice, because I don't have to bend over to wash them, it's quick because there's no room for toys, and so far the novelty of it has them pretty content.  Then Eli got up, and everything went crazy! See, my little boy usually sleeps in a pull up, because he's known to have accidents.  Last night, he wanted to wear underwear.  He hadn't had an accident in a while, and he already had on underwear (it was on with one leg hole around his waist and because of that sort of fitting like a thong, but he had put it on himself), so I gave in. I found out this morning, that it wasn't such a good idea.  So, I pulled the sheets off the bed and stripped him down to wash the only sheets he'll sleep on and the only jammies he's wanted to wear since Grandma got them for him on Christmas Eve.  Well, he didn't want to take the pajamas off, but it was a battle I wanted to win.  He laid on the couch, naked and whining, while I dressed Maggie. It was a breeze, because she was willing to wear what I picked out, she let me comb her hair, and she wanted to brush her teeth.  Nice.

I returned to the living room and found that Eli had peed on the couch!  Really?!!  The child was lying on the couch surrounded in pee saying, "I peed on the couch!" and smiling.  Nice way to begin the day.  Well, I fussed, and he cried while I made him help clean up.  I managed to wrangle him into the sink for a bath by convincing him that he could eat his waffle and watch Spongebob at the same time.  After he started eating, he was in a better mood.  I swear, both of my children turn into monsters when they are hungry or tired.  :) I got him out of the sink, and he decided that he didn't want to get dressed.  So, he sprawled out naked on his bedroom floor, while Maggie played in their room beside him, and I took a shower.

I got ready, and saw that Eli had dressed himself.  His jeans were unzipped, his underwear was sticking out, and he was wearing an old red tshirt.  But, man, he looked happy.  My sweetie had dressed himself and was proud.  :) 

We got in the van and went to Jerri's for Newthanksmas.  This is a celebration that we started last year in our family, when we weren't able to get together for Thanksgiving or Christmas until January.  We had a great time.  I mean, when we first arrived I thought I might just lock myself in the van and cry, but after the two leeches who came with me :) decided to play and not make me carry both of them, things were great.  Maggie stuck close for a while, but when Eli knew there were other kids there to play with, he took off.  We played.  We ate.  We opened gifts.  We talked.  It was a fun time. 

We got home, and I made Eli's bed.  My least favorite thing about bunk beds: changing the sheets!  It's insanely hard.  At least his is the bottom one.  I hate working on Maggie's.  It's quite a workout.  But, I made the bed.  The kids played in their room with Mr. and Mrs. Potatohead.  And, then we colored our new piggy banks from Aunt Patti.  That went fine, as long as we could keep the marker lids away from the dog.  Bless her heart.  She loves to eat the kids' toys.  It will be nice when she's over that. 

Now, we are in our jammies.  We are having a snack, and soon everyone will be asleep.  Saturdays with kids are busy!  (But, totally worth it!)

Okay, I typed that last bit before the bedtime screaming began.  Sometimes we go to bed peacefully.  Sometimes we are WORN out, so we sort of flip out before falling asleep.  I read stories, got drinks of water, and sang songs.  But, these babies are super grumpy.  :(

Why I'm Here

I'm here, because I have been inspired by a couple of ladies: Dana Woods and Erin Johnston.  Holla.

Dana, reading your blogs have made me think.  I've thought...I can't believe she's telling everyone that...I could never do that without being anonymous...I want to do that too!

Erin, reading your blog has made me think too.  When I read about Big Momma's daily life, I'm reminded why I've loved you my entire life.  You are too too silly!

So, thanks Dana and Erin.  I hope you like my blog too. :)

I guess now I need to say a little something today.  I'm sitting on the couch, dreading having to get up in the morning.  I like my job, and I don't mind going back, but I HATE getting up early.  Audrey said today that school would be better if it started at 10:00.  I agree.  10 to 5 would work out nicely for me.

I'm also thinking about everything that needs to be done around here...Laundry is in the washing machine.  The kitchen needs to be painted.  All of the Christmas boxes need to be organized and put away in the garage.  I'm sure I have things that need to be ironed.  The bathroom needs to be cleaned. The two stains in the dining room from dog puke need to be taken care of. But, dang it, there's blogs to post, Facebook to read, and those customers aren't going to feed themselves on "Tiny Xmas Chef."

But, now that I think about it, keeping up with this blog will be good for me, maybe even better than having an organized house.  :) 2011 is going to be a great year.  My kids will be 4!  I'm getting married!  I need to document all this awesome stuff in my life.  With that being said, please enjoy this little family video from Christmas. :)

Hello 2011

I'm ready.  2011 will be awesome!  2010 was pretty great, but I know it will get better.  My kids are amazing, and my family is great.  I'm engaged to an awesome man, and he has two awesome kids.

This is all for tonight, but I'm sure I'll have amazing insights in the future. :)