Potty Training Super Hero!

Who can resist the look of little men in their first undies...glow in the dark undies! Potty training has started and is going reletively well. We have stocked up on our underwear supply and Elijah seems excited about his "big boy super hero" status. Hopefully this process will not take as long as my previous experience with Ethan. Wish us luck!

Another One Leaves the Nest!

My littlest one flew the coup today! Elijah had his first day at PeeWee PreSchool today and loves it! Of course my camera, the backup camera, broke this morning. So while he was at school, Mommy invested in a new one. I would hate for my baby to look back on this occasion and ask why there where no pictures of his big day. I was able to snap a few good ones when I picked him up. He ran right towards me telling me all about his day and the apple he made (see below). And when I asked him what his favorite part was he told me..."The playground! I love it in my heart.". He is such a lover always telling me "I wuv you Mommy!" and "You're so pwettie Mommy!" I cannot get enough of this child. He melts my heart every day!

Taekwondo!

Ethan has been so excited to take part in Taekwondo lessons twice a week.  Garry's boss's secretary (can you follow that one?) teaches the Little Tigers class and encouraged us to bring Ethan out to see if he would enjoy it.  We gave him the option between this and soccer, and I have to say that I'm glad with his decision.  After his first lesson I asked him if he had a good time, and he replied "Yes Ma'am!".  Well I signed him up on the spot after that response!  Here are a few pictures during his class today.  His friend Daniel was so excited that I was taking pictures that he quickly jumped in to pose.  My son may be the most uncoordinated individual in the class, but he sure loves it!

First Days!

My baby is off to Kindergarten today!  When I woke him up he rolled over and the first thing he said was "I love you Mommy!".  Who knew if I just sent him to school he would finally tell me how he felt.  He was so excited and all smiles as he began his day.  I didn't even cry until Elijah and I came back to the house and he whimpered..."My Ethan.".  We'll be watching the clock all day until 3:15 arrives.  Have a good day Ethan!

Lend Me Your Ear!

Elijah..."Fankyou Mom for the corn!"
Mom..."Are you going to eat it?"
Elijah..."No."
Ethan..."Yeah Mom, it's irresistable!" (A new vocabulary word. Who knew an ear of corn could be irresistable.)

Strike!

Oh how I love watching my boys bowl! How redneck is that passion! They where both invited to a Nascar bowling birthday party this last weekend and are still sporting their racing necklaces while waving their checkered flags. We really are in the south now aren't we? Elijah is trying so hard to be like the big boys these days. I'm watching his babyhood very quickly slip away, which makes me very sad. He wants to do and say everything his big brother does. I loved watching his bowling technique. He would sit at the end of the lane and push his ball down, hop up and high five the whole group. Ethan wanted no instruction from any of us, which should be of no surprise to anyone who knows this strong willed child. We cringed as he threw it down the lane and then spun in a circle after it knocked down a pin or two. And as for their shoe sizes...Ethan is sporting a size 2 bowling shoe and Elijah a size 9. Would they just stop growing for two seconds?

I'm a Southern Girl Now!

The difference between the North and the South - at last is clearly explained....

The North has Bloomingdale's , the South has Dollar General .
The North has coffee houses, the South has Waffle Houses .
The North has dating services, the South has family reunions.
The North has switchblade knives; the South has .45's
The North has double last names; the South has double first names.
The North has Indy car races; The South has stock car races .
The North has Cream of Wheat , the South has grits.
The North has green salads, the South has collard greens .
The North has lobsters, the South has crawfish .
The North has the rust belt; the South has the Bible Belt .

FOR NORTHERNERS MOVING SOUTH . . ....

In the South : If you run your car into a ditch, don't panic. Four men in a four-wheel drive pickup truck with a tow chain will be along shortly. Don't try to help them, just stay out of their way. This is what they live for.

Don't be surprised to find movie rentals and bait in the same store... Do not buy food at this store.

Remember, 'Y'all' is singular, 'all y'all' is plural, and 'all y'all's' is plural possessive.

Get used to hearing 'You ain't from round here, are ya?'

Save all manner of bacon grease. You will be instructed later on how to use it.

Don't be worried at not understanding what people are saying. They can't understand you either. The first Southern statement to creep into a transplanted Northerner's vocabulary is the adjective 'big'ol,' truck or 'big'ol' boy. Most Northerners begin their Southern-influenced dialect this way. All of them are in denial about it.

The proper pronunciation you learned in school is no longer proper .

Be advised that 'He needed killin..' is a valid defense here.

If you hear a Southerner exclaim, 'Hey, y'all watch this,' you should stay out of the way. These are likely to be the last words he'll ever say.

If there is the prediction of the slightest chance of even the smallest
accumulation of snow, your presence is required at the local grocery store.
It doesn't matter whether you need anything or not. You just have to go there.

Do not be surprised to find that 10-year olds own their own shotguns, they are proficient marksmen, and their mammas taught them how to aim.

In the South, we have found that the best way to grow a lush green lawn is to pour gravel on it and call it a driveway.

AND REMEMBER: If you do settle in the South and bear children, don't think we will accept them as Southerners. After all, if the cat had kittens in the oven, we ain't gonna call 'em biscuits.

I am...

I'm stealing this idea from Susie and those before her. As usual...I envy her creativity!

Outside my window...sultry sun as promised by my weather man who telivises from Mobile.

I am thankful...for our new neighbor friend Ben who came over to play with the boys today.

From the kitchen...syrup fingerprints on my kitchen table.

I am wearing...khaki shorts, orange top, sandels, and as always...coordinating undergarments (a festish of mine...they always need to match).

I am creating...a new listing for ebay. I'm on a roll and selling like mad!

I am going...to the post office because I still can't find my stamps.

I am reading..."Twighlight" and giving into the peer pressure.

I am hoping...that Friday gets here quickly since Daddy has the day off and my parents arrive.

I am hearing...quiet boys as they watch "Miss Spider". I'm guilty of turning Noggin on just so I can blog.

Around the house...four more boxes to unpack, a dining table surface I still can't see, mint green walls in my bedroom, a load of laundry to fold, dirty dishes, happy little men, etc...

A few plans...Wish me luck please as I attempt to clean out my little pond out front. My prayer is that the fish will survive and that I don't meet any other of God's creatures while doing it.

One photo to share, an oldie.

Swimming With The Turkeys!

My favorite quote of the day is from Ethan as we were swimming at our local pool..."Look Daddy, I'm swimming with my gobbles on!". I didn't have the heart to correct him.

Babies!

Some of you may recognize these adorable babies...in the booster seat. These are the babies that I bought for Ethan, at the instruction of my midwife, just before Elijah was born. The only baby doll that I could find, or rather that I liked, came in a two pack. Looking back I see that it was the perfect purchase, because now they each have one. And it's understood that the one dressed in pink is Ethan's and the one in blue is Elijah's. For those of you who know my little men...this will cause you to giggle. I had this booster seat out for a friend's little one who was here the other night for dinner. The babies have sat in it for every meal since. Here are the boys feeding there babies a breakfast of champions...including coffee!