You know you're going to the doctor a lot when . . .

Your 2-year-old's imaginary play consists of "driving" mom to the doctor then "driving" to her friend's house to play.

While laying on the bed together:  "Mommy, get your buckles on.  I take you to doctor then I go play Tanner house."

Conversations I Never Pictured Myself Having.

While helping Tommy get ready for school this morning:

Tommy:  "Mom, can you help me pick out a shirt to wear?"

Me:  "How about this one?"

"Is it scary?"

"It's a car."

"I want something scary."

"You don't have any scary shirts."

"But Mo-om. . ."

"Here, wear your red one.  It's the color of blood."

"Yes!!!"

You know you've been going to the doctor a lot when . . .

your two-year-old wakes up in the morning and asks, "Whose house I go to today?"

Addition

One new pair of giraffe scissors
+

One piece of scrap paper
=

One hour (or more) of a contented little girl.

Happy Easter!

We had a fun-filled Easter weekend.  The whole week was beautiful weather, then we wake up on Saturday morning to a windy, rainy, cold (it's all relative here!) day.  The weather didn't dampen anyone's spirits, however, as we headed out to the annual church Easter egg hunt.  The kids found lots of eggs and ate far too much candy.

Between mouthfuls of candy, we squeezed in a bite or two of lunch then began an afternoon of birthday celebration.  I was not up for putting on another big party this year so we just invited cousins and family over for another Easter egg hunt (thank you Grandma), a pinata, some more sugar . . . um, birthday cupcakes, and a little wii.  Initially Tommy was disappointed with his lack of party, but at the end of the day he proclaimed it, "the wettest, funnest day of his life!"  So, I guess it went over pretty well.

Tommy is getting down to the very serious business of gathering candy.  Please do not disturb.

Please disregard the bed-head in this picture.  Unless there are special circumstances, I refuse to do Hannah's hair more than once a day.

Ahhh, that's more like it.  Combed, curly hair with a bow still in tact.

They really enjoy each other most of the time now.  It's really fun to watch them be friends!

Finally, Happy Easter!!

Just Some Photos

Thank you Nana Ariel and Papa!

Little League

Last Saturday was Tommy's opening game!  Unfortunately, due to prior commitments I couldn't make it, but I heard good reports.  He got a hit--yea!  But due to some confusion about who was and wasn't supposed to run, two people ended up at first base and Tommy was called "out."  I guess that happens when 5-7 year olds are playing.

He got his turn to sit on the bench during the last inning, which ended up being a good thing.  I guess he had gotten so worn out that he laid down in the dugout and fell asleep.  That was the start of a long week for all of us.

Tommy was not only worn out, he was coming down with something.  Poor guy was pretty sick.  For 6 entire days he lay flat on the couch with a fever and other symptoms that for your benefit I won't list.  While Tommy was feeling pretty much miserable all week, Hannah and I were needing something else to keep us occupied.  

Now, those of you up north might just want to end here. . . look at that sunny day and green grass.  To keep myself sane, and to get Hannah away from the glow of the TV, I got the pool out and we played in the water.  It was a very nice break from tending a sick, sick little boy.  I sat in the sun and read my book while Hannah entertained herself with water.

We're glad that Tommy is now on the road to recovery.  Now Spring Break starts on Monday.  How am I going to keep the kids occupied for another week . . . ?