No matter how many times that I tell Zach that a tomato is a tomato (not a potato), he calls a tomato a potato.
Maybe it's because he's never eaten a vegetable in his life (aside from a french fry).... Jamie Oliver would be horrified by the eaters in this house and their lack of fruit/veggie recognition.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Cousin Excitement
On Sunday, baby Cody and cousin Drew are coming over for a visit. We're very excited! I told the boys this morning, and they were thrilled. Right away, Zach asked if he could touch baby Cody and when I said, yes, he then asked if he rock him. How sweet is that? Zach then proceeded to inform me that baby Cody needs a lot of milk; and Gabe asked if we had any bottles for him. I think it's so sweet that they're so thoughtful of their new, little cousin.
I'll have lots of pictures to share (and wanted to share one that Alanna sent the other day of Cody smiling widely); so hopefully Blogger will resolve their picture-posting issues. Grrrrrrr.
I'll have lots of pictures to share (and wanted to share one that Alanna sent the other day of Cody smiling widely); so hopefully Blogger will resolve their picture-posting issues. Grrrrrrr.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The Sweetest Thing That Gabe's Ever Said
So, par usual tonight, Zach wouldn't eat dinner. It's getting so old, people! Trying to get this child of mine to eat a meal... Grrrrr!
Anyway, Zach knew that I was disappointed and frustrated with him, so he turned on his charm (and he's really sincere when he does it, too, which kills me). He said, "Mom, I love you. You're beautiful."
Upon hearing Zach tell me these things, Gabe said the following words that I will never forget:
"Mom, you're beautiful. You don't even have to paint your eyes. You can just be regular and you're still beautiful."
Seriously? I told him that that was the sweetest thing that I've ever heard. Made my day!
A little back story: I had to renew my license in-person yesterday. So, I put on some eye make-up (something I never do anymore). And when I had to go to the school today to facilitate an enrichment program, I decided that if I could put some make-up on for the RMV, then I could do the same for the kids' school. So, the boys have recently seen me with "painted eyes." And I love that Gabe and Jay both prefer it when I don't wear make-up. They are loves!
Anyway, Zach knew that I was disappointed and frustrated with him, so he turned on his charm (and he's really sincere when he does it, too, which kills me). He said, "Mom, I love you. You're beautiful."
Upon hearing Zach tell me these things, Gabe said the following words that I will never forget:
"Mom, you're beautiful. You don't even have to paint your eyes. You can just be regular and you're still beautiful."
Seriously? I told him that that was the sweetest thing that I've ever heard. Made my day!
A little back story: I had to renew my license in-person yesterday. So, I put on some eye make-up (something I never do anymore). And when I had to go to the school today to facilitate an enrichment program, I decided that if I could put some make-up on for the RMV, then I could do the same for the kids' school. So, the boys have recently seen me with "painted eyes." And I love that Gabe and Jay both prefer it when I don't wear make-up. They are loves!
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Your Noggin'
We were playing with toy people the other day and when I said something in my pretend talk, Gabe responded, "well, that's using your noggin'."
Seriously? How old is my son?
Seriously? How old is my son?
Monday, January 7, 2013
Gabeisms & Zachisms
Lately, Gabe has been saying: "speaking of which" as a way to start a conversation. It's pretty cute. Not always used correctly, but cute nevertheless.
Zach has been saying: "are you joking, or what?" a lot. It's also super cute.
Zach has been saying: "are you joking, or what?" a lot. It's also super cute.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
God & Mistakes
We were driving in the car today, listening to Veggie Tales, when the following conversation ensued:
Gabe: Does God make mistakes?
Me: I think so. Everyone makes mistakes, right? No one's perfect.
Gabe: Did God make himself?
Me: I think so. God made everything, right?
Gabe: Did God make bad guys?
Me: You ask some good questions, Gabe.
Gabe: My teacher told me the same thing.
Gabe: Does God make mistakes?
Me: I think so. Everyone makes mistakes, right? No one's perfect.
Gabe: Did God make himself?
Me: I think so. God made everything, right?
Gabe: Did God make bad guys?
Me: You ask some good questions, Gabe.
Gabe: My teacher told me the same thing.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Who I'm Going To Marry
Jay and I just got back from a week in Florida, where we celebrated my 40th birthday. We were gone for 5 days, which is the longest that I've ever been away from these cute little guys.
So, tonight I put Gabe down for bed for the first time in a week. The book that he chose to read was, The Boys Of Stanton Road, an adorable picture book with words that Auntie Auntie made for the boys 3 years ago. When I saw which book he chose, I said, "well, that was a good choice to read tonight." And Gabe replied, "yea, it's a good book for when you're away, too." I wonder if anyone read it to him....
Anyway, after we read the book, I reminded him how much I missed him while we were away, how happy I was to be home with him, etc. This was his response:
"I don't know who I'm going to marry, yet. ****big sigh****. Everyone's pretty, but I don't know whom I'm going to marry. ***another sigh****
I told him that he didn't have to worry about that, yet. And then it was over. But it was SUCH a cute moment. Was it the book that we read? Was it all of his family members who were here in the house caring for him while we were away? What was it that brought on that sweet question? Whatever it was, it was perfect. And it was such a sweet reminder of just what I'd missed while we were away - this sweet little guy, with his sweet little mind.
So, tonight I put Gabe down for bed for the first time in a week. The book that he chose to read was, The Boys Of Stanton Road, an adorable picture book with words that Auntie Auntie made for the boys 3 years ago. When I saw which book he chose, I said, "well, that was a good choice to read tonight." And Gabe replied, "yea, it's a good book for when you're away, too." I wonder if anyone read it to him....
Anyway, after we read the book, I reminded him how much I missed him while we were away, how happy I was to be home with him, etc. This was his response:
"I don't know who I'm going to marry, yet. ****big sigh****. Everyone's pretty, but I don't know whom I'm going to marry. ***another sigh****
I told him that he didn't have to worry about that, yet. And then it was over. But it was SUCH a cute moment. Was it the book that we read? Was it all of his family members who were here in the house caring for him while we were away? What was it that brought on that sweet question? Whatever it was, it was perfect. And it was such a sweet reminder of just what I'd missed while we were away - this sweet little guy, with his sweet little mind.
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