Pirate Someday

Ben came home from school one day very excited!

B: Mom!  Guess what!?
M: What?
B: Mom, I learned at school that when I grow up I can be a pirate!  
M: Oh and what do pirate's do?
B: Fly Airplanes!  I can't wait to be a pirate (pilot)

I tried to convince him all day that you say it pilot, but there was no swaying the boy.  He was thrilled to become a pirate!  :)

(just found an old picture to share)

Confessions of a Mom #2

Dane has started his Master's Program back in August.  Since he's began we don't see him most mornings.  If we do it's quickly while we have our Family Prayers and then he's out the door.  

I didn't realize how hard it is to get 3 kids together to get out the door to walk Ben to school.  The first week we were on time and never late!  (Of course my Mom was here to stay home with the other 2 kids.)

These last 2 weeks haven't been as successful.  I've been doing it alone.  

Waking the kids.  Feeding the kids.  Dressing the kids.  Bundling up the kids.  Packing the younger kids into the stroller.  And then walking to school.  Seems easy enough. 

Well today the kids and I both woke up a little bit later.  No biggy.  Breakfast took a little bit longer, because Jayden wanted to eat first and I made him wait.  He screamed.  Once breakfast was done I sat the older 2 down and nursed Jayden.  The older 2 took longer to eat this morning because they were giggling and messing around.  

With breakfast down.  I told Ben to quickly get dressed because he was going to be late.  I figured I'd just leave the younger 2 in jammies.  Again. I then ran outside and got our stroller.  Came back and wrapped up Symi in a blanket and put her in the stroller.  She announced that she had pooped and wanted to change.  I told her she would just have to wait until we got home.  I then helped Ben with his shoes.  Told him to get his jacket and backpack on.  Then grabbed Jayden.

I noticed a large wet spot on the floor!?  

And that my hands were wet.

I slowly turned Jayden around.  Sigh.

He was covered in poop.  All the way up to his head.

Well Ben you are really going to be late today.  And Symi I might as well change you too.

Happy Thursday!

Confessions of Mom

Today was a good day. 

Kids were a little clingy, because of a cold.

Things were looking pretty until . . . . . 

Symi came to me with repeating over and over.  

 "I pooped Mom!"

"Mom!  I pooped!"


One minute Symi.  Jayden is crying and grumpy from shots.  


One minute was TOOO late!


I turned and screamed!!!!!!!  (I've never been so disgusted in my life!)

Symi was covered in brown.  :(

It looked as though she had put her hands into her dirty diaper.  Discovered that it was gross and tried to wipe off the poo onto her clothes.  Then seeing the remains proceeded to lick off her fingers. ((((GAG))))

After many tears, a shower, and gagging.  Symi is now clean. For now, anyways.
Happy Tuesday! 

Today

Me to Ben today.

M: Ben?  How did that big grasshopper get into our front   window?  There aren't any holes in the screen?
B:  Oh that must have been the big one I caught to show you the other day and he got lost in the house.

I'm ok.  I'm ok.  I'm ok


Symi to Me today.

Symi:  Mommy, help me!!
M: Help you with what?
S:  My boogie stuck.
M: Boogie stuck? 
S: I show you!
(Found boogies rubbed all over the pantry door and Symi smiling proudly as she points to her master piece.)

I'm ok. I'm ok.  I'm ok.

Jayden's Day
Feed.  Change bum.  Giggle.  Feed. Sleep. Wake up to get Ben.  Squawk in front room under toys while I go potty.  Stop fussing once Mee-Mee is in mouth.  Sleep. 

How has your day been?