Sometimes I really crack myself up. Tonight, after shower, this conversation happened between William and me:
William: Mommy, want to play hide & seek?
Me: Yes. You hide in your bed and I’ll find you in the morning.
ROFLMAO!!!
September 29th, 2008
How Much is that Doggie in the Window
Pretty expensive, actually. His taste includes ziploc bags, shoes & decorative pillows. 
September 28th, 2008
Weekend Halloween Project #1
I made these cute little ghosts one year before we had kids. As much as our children love “arts & craps”, I knew we’d have fun making them together.
I was feeling rather ambitious & decided to invite one of their little friends over to make one too. I took all 3 of them to Wal-Mart to shop for supplies. The friend was very well behaved… My kids not so much. But we all made it out in one piece.
When we got home the project began. We made little heads & arms out of aluminum foil. Then we attached them to 3-liters of soda. (Of course they each had to drink a little first.) I then ripped up a twin sized white flat sheet. The rest of the project took place outside. We dunked their sheets in liquid starch, draped them over the ghost bodies & left them to dry.
It only took about 2 hours in the Texas heat/sun and they were ready. Then I removed the bodies & they stand stiff on their own. I still need to add the googly eyes. Aren’t they cute??? I bet they would look even cooler on the front porch with a little light glowing underneath.
September 28th, 2008
Our Kids Love Arts & Craps
If we did arts & crafts everyday, our kids would be in hog heaven. Sunday morning while I was getting ready to attend a bridal shower, Chris got out the PlayDoh & the kids had a ball.
September 27th, 2008
This Boy Can EAT
Holy cow! (pardon the pun) I’m thinking if you looked up “growing boy” there would be a picture of my cousin Ethan. He’s a cross-country runner & had a meet earlier in the day. Then we went to the football game. Afterwards they took us to eat at Texas Land & Cattle. This 14 year old ate the Range Boss Ribeye! That’s a 20oz steak! Plus about 1.5 cups of garlic mashed potatoes. Plus bread/butter. Wow! I’m afraid for our pocketbooks with William growing up!
September 27th, 2008
What a Great Game!
Thanks so much to my cousins Ronny, Ethan & Elayne for driving all the way down here! We had a great time at the football game and after! Our Longhorns won 52-10!!!
September 27th, 2008
Half-time ACL Style
Asleep at the Wheel played at halftime. I wonder if that was planned for the original game 2 weeks ago. Ronny & Ethan are singing along to “Miles & Miles of Texas”.
September 27th, 2008
Tailgating Initiation
Here we are tailgating at the UT vs. Arkansas football game. My cousin Ronny brought his twins down from Canton. Elayne is babysitting the kids while Ethan gets to go to the game. (Don’t worry. We are making sure it’s worth her while.) Go Horns!!!
September 26th, 2008
He Was Listening?
Have you ever had a conversation with your child and out of nowhere it takes a turn you did not see coming? Friday night dinner with William did that for me. We were talking about his day and how things are going at school, friends, etc.
William: He has a game that he never lets me play. And he doesn’t even know God’s rules.
Mommy: What?? Like what?
William: Like… don’t lie. He lied to me. Really.
Mommy: What did he lie about?
William: I asked how many turns I could have and he told me a thousand turns, but he never even lets me play. Really.
Mommy: Were there other rules?
William: Like… don’t want what other people have. You can only want what they have on your birthday when you get presents.
Mommy: Do you still want to be friends?
William: Yes.
Mommy: If he doesn’t let you play, why do you still want to be friends? Are you giving him another chance?
William: I just forget every day that he didn’t let me have turns.
Mommy: What do you like about him?
William: He’s nice.
What??? He was listening at Sunday School? Shut the front door! He was totally goofing off during class. This kid really listens when you think he isn’t. His new nickname might be “ears”.
September 26th, 2008
Forgettable First
We gave our children real, caffeinated sodas last night. It wasn’t a planned thing. Just kind of happened while we were out. I hope they don’t get used to it.
Do you remember the first soda you had? How old were you?
