Growing up

The other day I was thinking about how in the next couple of months Henley will start getting teeth (yeah, she is 10 months old and still no chompers), start standing and maybe even walking, eat more table food, sleep through the night (hopefully!!) and other major accomplishments. Then I realized that in the next couple of months Lash will master pottying in the big potty by himself, learn how to ride a bike, take on more chores at the house, etc.

My kids are growing up and I can't say I'm too disappointed. What does that say about me as a mother? I'm not implying that I am excited for them to grow up and move out...I'm just looking forward to when I can do things like: take a shower or use the restroom by myself; leave Henley and not have to be back at a certain time in fear that she might starve or go into Mama withdrawal if I am gone for more than a couple of hours; not have to dread tomorrow if the kiddos don't get naps today; get a full eight hours of sleep a night.

I love my kids and I pray that I am able to enjoy every minute as they grow!

Two Peas in a Pod

My kiddos love to read...well, Lash loves to read and Henley loves to chew on the books, so they make a good pair.

Potty Humor

We are smack in the middle of potty training. Some days are better than others, but every day includes hilarious potty humor. For example, Lash likes to assign an animal/object to the way he peed (for the record, we have no idea why he started doing this):

• "I just ready peed like a snowman."
• "I just peed like a seahorse."
• "I just peed like a crying cow."
• "I just peed like a triceratops." (that one is his favorite!)

Oh my soul...

I don't know what to say...

Zucchini Goodness

Every year I have lots and lots of zucchini and I struggle with different ways to fix it. Here is something I tried last week that was so yummy:

Slice zucchini so you end up with lots of round slices (like quarters, only bigger). Put your zucchini slices into a bag and toss with olive oil, garlic salt and grated Parmesan cheese. Place slices onto a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray and bake at 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes (length of baking depends on how crispy or soft you want your zucchini).

ENJOY!

What do you want to be?

I randomly asked Lash this afternoon "What do you want to be when you grow up?" With a twinkle in his eye he responded with "Hmmm...let's see...get in water and do swimming lessons and fly like a super hero."

I love that kid!

"Scuse Me Kitties"

A month or so ago we got four kittens...Ed, Rose, Doc and Nike. Lately Lash has been very aware of when they needed food and he was anxious to help them out.

Last night we were coming in for the evening and Lash wanted to feed the kittens. He opened the door to the closet where the cat food is kept, filled the measuring cup, navigated down the few stairs (with all the kittens at his feet), and walked to the food dish while saying "here kitty, kitty."

Lash was very careful when he poured the cat food into the dish and the kittens started eating before he could finish pouring out all of the food. So there he was standing over the kittens repeating "scuse me kitties"...I guess thinking they would just move so he could pour the rest of the food into their dish. It was so sweet.

Laughing Terradactyl

Lash loves to make Henley laugh...

Tigger

Lash had gone missing and I knew he was in his room, which he is not supposed to be unless it is nap time. I hollered his name and out he walked from his room with his arms crossed and he said "I don't like Tigger." I told him that he has always liked Tigger, etc., etc.

I turned back around to my computer and I hear Lash say "I tell Tigger sorry." I turned around and he was walking back to his room and I heard him say "Sorry Tigger." He came back out of his room and said "Tigger and I are okay."

It makes my heart smile knowing that Lash is sensitive to when he needs to apologize...even though it usually takes being told to say it.

Blue Mustache

The other day Lash exclaimed "Ahli Jane blue marker on hers face!" I don't let my kids play with markers so I was a little confused. I took one look at her and realized that she had been chewing on one of Lash's blue crayons.