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We were given these fabulous lunch trays. I thought they would be fun to use for cooking out. C and K found them while I was looking for the grilling utensils. Once they found them the pretending began. They were acting like they were in a real lunch room, standing in line, making their requests what they wanted and of course, declining (in the words of C) the "nasty" veggies. I have decided I don't particularly care for being a lunch lady!
K starts complaining that he couldn't eat his corn. I said, "Just quit arguing and eat your dinner!" He came back with, "Mom, I can't bite the corn. I don't have any teeth!" Oops! :) It still makes me laugh at myself. I of course cut it off for him to make eating easier for the poor little kid!
K is my good little eater. He was the only kid that had every section of his tray full of something. C and A's trays only had chicken, a tiny bit of corn, and a tiny portion of rice. K was pretty proud of the assortment of "healfy" foods! Thank H for the fun trays! The kids had a lot of fun with them!!
One night Cheeto and I were watching a movie when he looked over and saw that A2 was taking matters into her own hands. She wasn't thrilled about being put in her swing. She would swing back and stop herself by grabbing onto the stand. She would giggle thinking she was so smart.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Randomness
Last Days of School
It was ridiculous how long school took get out this year. The 15th was our last day! Seriously way too long to be in school. C's teacher gave out awards the Friday before. C made me proud. Some awards were silly but I felt like C's was something of worth. He received the "friendship" award for always being a friend to everyone. His teacher told him that that is something that can't be taught. It's such a great quality to have. I have to say that C and K are really good about this. They rarely judge or make fun of others. They genuinely enjoy everyone around them- the exception being each other. ;) 
I gave the boys the option of staying home on Monday. C IMMEDIATELY jumped at the chance. K, on the other hand, was kind of mad at me for even suggesting it. He said he wanted to go and learn more. And learn he did! NOT! I got a call about 8:30am- a recording from the principle saying that they believe the school was hit by lightening over the weekend and took out the air conditioning. It was pretty toasty! Cheeto was going to finishing paying some overdue lunches later in the day but after hearing this he said he would go a bit sooner so K wouldn't be sitting in the miserable heat. I was on my to Chapel Hill for a dr. appointment when Cheeto calls and tells me that when he got to the school there were fire trucks everywhere. Some one had let a balloon go in the gym. It got in one of the lights and started on fire. K usually eats lunch at 10:45am. It was 11:30am and still no one had been served lunch. The cafeteria is right next to the gym so it was affected by the fire commotion. There wasn't significant damage but still caused a ruckus. I asked K if he did a fire drill. He said, "NO! It wasn't a drill!" Silly me- wrong choice of words! He had quite the memorable last day of school. Not much learnin going on that day.
Funny Kid Quote of the Day
Sassy's Mommy date
I love Sassy dates! Girls are so much fun!
We have noticed Sassy gets real moody lately. Cheeto suggested that I take her for a morning- just the two of us. She loves to browse and shop so we headed to Friendly Center. We had fun looking and accessorizing. She absolutely loved Claire's Boutique. Check out our lil Sassy thing!
Friday, June 19, 2009
the 'boro is getting HOT, HOT, HOT!!!
A2 loved the water. Quite the change from her sister. A1 wasn't and still isnt' a huge fan of the water. We only got pictures of A2 because the others were just too busy to be bothered. Could there be a happier baby?
Late Girls night post
Dinner at Mimi's- no we didn't feel guilty one bit for eating great food while our boys cooked over a campfire in the rain. Ok- may a tiny bit guilty.
We found Sassy some curlers. She loves her hair curly. Her hair is a bit heavy to actually hold the curl the entire day but still cute for awhile. :) "Idaho Friend" painted her toes too! Sassy was quite the spoiled little girl! We all ended up staying the night at mom's. Man- I love the Father/son Campout. :) However, not for the same reasons the boys do.Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Why am I like this?
As we have said before this is our journal-per say. Quit reading if you'd like. It's going to be a lot of random thoughts and will probably only make sense to Cheeto and myself. It's boring and just me venting in hopes that once I'm done I will feel better. :)
A number of our friends this week are having, have had, or just letting us know they are having a baby. For some strange reason, this has got my emotions on the edge of tears. I was doing really well until our friends went into labor and we were asked to watch their little boy. We were more than happy to help. I offered to take him to the hospital so daddy could stay with mommy and baby. Still, I was doing ok. Walking into the hospital brought a little wave of emotions but I was excited to see their new addition that I was still alright. However, leaving the hospital and having to walk past the nursery was almost more than I could handle. I started texted Cheeto hoping I could keep it together. NOPE! I lost it. I know I get more emotional than most women but this was more than just shedding a few tears. I felt a heaviness in my chest and just couldn't keep it together. The thoughts of never having that wonderful moment of being handed another newborn of "ours' was tough. I cried all the way home with A2- I thought that would be it. Obviously it wasn't! My first thought was, "Man, did I make a mistake on making "things" permnant? Did I misinterpret the answer to my prayers for selfish reasons?" I answered both my thoughts almost as soon as I had them. I KNOW I physically couldn't! We are maxed with 4! My brain knows that- why doesn't someone tell my heart? Is this what I'm going to feel like everytime someone we know has a baby? If it is, WOW- I believe I'm just messed up! I felt so silly! I still do.
I believe we are at a point in our marriage that things are really starting to transition to the next steps. We are never going to start over with newborns. We are having a lot of last firsts. The time just keeps going by faster and faster everyday. I'm trying desperately to hold onto each moment! I've started to give all our little boy and little girl clothes away knowing I have no reason to hold onto them anymore. I'm trying to get my business going thinking in a few short years, when all the kids are in school I will have more time during the day to focus on it. Cheeto's job is more stressful and changing every day. I have a fourth grader for crying out loud. WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN?!?!?! (I know some of you will say, well, I have one getting married, my kids are having kids, one in college, high school and so on. But to me- a little 4th grader makes me feel old!) The past few days have been rough- but also have made me so grateful for everything I have been blessed with. I have 4 great, healthy, adorable kids that brighten and make each day interesting. They give me a reason to get out of bed each morning. I have a fabulous husband, whom I adore! He is my rock! My knight in shining armor! :) Without any othe them, life would just be boring! Come on Shena, life goes on! It's time to move with it! Right?
Thursday, June 11, 2009
A2 6 month Well-check
I know it's a month late but I just found the paper I wrote down all her stats on. Better late than never- right? She is growing way too fast. I have said that a thousand times, I know! Never ceases to amaze though. Before ya know it we will have all our kids out of diapers and car seats. Oh- that will be the day!
Our baby is growing like a weed!
It is rare that this child will eat from a spoon. She really has no interest in it yet. She will grab whatever of yours that is in front of her but spits a lot of her food out. SO FRUSTRATING! One night I decided to let her drink it. Hey-it was much faster and less messy.Whatever works!
I got her to sleep and sat her on the couch nest to me. She had the binky in her mouth one minute and the next I looked over and it was balanced perfectly on her forehead. She slept about an hour before it fell to the floor. Not sure how she managed to get it there. These are my guesses #1- she rubbed her face and it ended up there. #2- she spit it out and it landed there. My bets are leaning towards #1. Either way... pretty funny!Funny Kid Quote of the Day
When my kids are grumpy I ask them, "Hey, are you wearing grumpy pants today? If you are, please change them!" A1 was ridiculously grumpy a few days ago. I asked her if she had on her grumpy pants. Her reply was, "Mom, I'm wearing shorts!"
Monday, June 08, 2009
I lived at the school last week
It was quite the week last week. All but one day was spent at the school. 2 field days+one meeting with teachers + one end-of-year party= EXHAUSTED! I can't wait for next Tuesday! School is going on forever this year. Can you tell I'm bitter?
Ks first field day was a success. They lucked out and got a really nice day- nice and cool. C on the other hand, got the opposite! High 90's. I took the girls with me to K's. He was so sweet and allowed Sassy to play the games with him. Those are the moments that make you proud! At least once in a while the things we try to teach them come out. :) We hung out and ate lunch with him. C's field day started earlier so I missed most of it. I did spend the rest of the day with him just hanging out. Their school as a jump rope team. They were fun to watch. C was a proud big brother, carrying A2 around and reading to her. I gave K's teachers their teacher gifts that I posted a few weeks back. They both cried! Those are the reactions I love! They were so appreciative. I was so glad to get to Saturday last week. One more class party and I'm done for the year. C has to re-take a couple of the EOG's this week or I probably wouldn't have made them go this week. School SHOULD BE OUT for crying out loud!
Friday, June 05, 2009
Greensboro under water
Yep... can you believe it? Wednesday thunderstorms flooded parts of our fabulous city! Thankfully we stayed above high water, however, some were left without power and some even flooded homes. It was a mess. We are still under a flood watch for another couple of hours. I heard the rainfall total around 5 inches in less than 24 hours. Amazing! Watch us be in a drought by the end of the summer.
This is by the Grasshopper Stadium. Craziness!
Funny Kid Quote of the Day
