Let's see...what else...One of my close friends was in town during the past two weeks. I hung out with her a couple of weeks ago, doing what we do best...talking old times and drinkin' beer
It was fun to see her again, but hell to pay the next day :o)Not much else to report. I'm sure there are endless "kid funnies" that I could share, but because I didn't write them down when they happened, my old, feeble brain has misplaced them. Well, ok..here's one from the other day...Evie was watching a cartoon that had a good guy and a bad guy. When I asked her who the bad guy was, she said, "That's the Nega-Chin. He's the Crimson Chin's arjenemy." I said, "Oh, his arch enemy?"..."No mom, his arJenemy." I guess the funniest thing about that is that when she "corrects" me like that, she does it so "matter of factly". **sigh**
Evie will start her second year of pre-school on the 4th of September, so she's very anxious for that. Just about every other day she asks if she's still on summer vacation and is disappointed when I tell her yes.
Isabelle is determined to have her way. She has two moods...happy and not happy 'till it's mine. Her vocabulary increases daily, but as it is with all toddlers, it's sometimes hard to determine what it is she wants. When she want's the product that Dorito's makes, she asks for a "cipth". Rather that put her lips together to make the "p" sound, her tongue comes out like the "th" sound...it's all very confusing. I suppose you have to see it to understand.
So, I'm sorry for the short, crappy post...Oh, I almost forgot!! I decided that we needed some extra money (who doesn't, right), so I set out to find a part time job. I picked up a few applications, but only returned one to Minerva's Restaurant. It's the restaurant/lounge inside the Best Western here in town. It's a great place to eat with yummy food and a beautiful atmosphere. Anyway, I was really excited after my interview and was anxiously waiting for them to call me and tell me they couldn't live without me :). AFTER TWO WEEKS....and a few annoying phone calls from me, they finally agreed they
couldn't live without me and I start next Monday. AWESOME!! I'm so excited. The tips that this place generates are incredible and I told them I would work my ass off whenever needed. Yes, it will suck trying to juggle work and family, but that's what happens when spending habits exceed income...
Well, that's about it for now. I guess I better go get the kids from daycare. Thank you for being patient, and please keep checking back.
So, here is the story...
Lately, Evelyn has started to notice...well maybe she's noticed before, but she's starting to ask about boobs..."Mom, why does my doll have boobies?" I know it's normal, all little kids go through it because they're starting to notice that people are different. It doesn't make it any easier to answer.
Last week, Jim was giving Evie a shower when she said, "Daddy, why don't I have big boobies?", as she tried smushing her chest for cleavage. The conversation continued like this:
Jim: "I don't know, but please don't talk to Daddy about boobies."
Evie: "Why?"
Jim: "Because it makes Daddy uncomfortable. You can ask Mommy."
Evie: "Yeah, cuz' she has BIG BOOBIES."
I hate to be the one to disappoint her, so I think I'll just let her think that.
Aren't you glad you waited?
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 Ok, ok...I'm still here. Truth is, I actually posted the other day but then had to go back in and make some corrections. Is it me, or does Blogger just hate me? EVERY SINGLE TIME I go back into a post to change something, it gives me a HUGE blank space at the top, and sometimes one at the bottom. I just got pissed and deleted it
 So, I doubled up on my meds and here I am back for another go 'round. Just kiddin', I didn't double my meds, just took a couple of deep breaths and a week or so away from the site :o)
So much has happened since I posted last...there was the 4th of July swimming incident, fireworks, and the "boobie" talk.  Yes, that's right.
We'll start with fireworks. On the Saturday before the 4th, some friends invited us to their place out in Bath to have supper and shoot off some fireworks. I worked for a while, then met up with Jim and the girls around 7pm. Heidi and Chad had gotten fireworks for their kids and ours and the girls (well, Evie) couldn't wait to play with them. They had all sorts of fun things for the girls...sparklers, morning glories, snaps and some fun little fountain things. Evie loved it all, but Izzie...not so much. Iz enjoyed the snaps, even though she couldn't quite throw them hard enough to pop, but that was about it. If it had any heat or sparkle to it she stayed away. The big kids had all sorts of cool stuff from rockets that blew colored smoke to HUGE artillery shells with really pretty displays. Again, Evie was thrilled with the colors and sounds, but Izzie wasn't such a huge fan. We had a really good time except when it was time to go home...Evelyn of course hadn't had a good time yet and therefore was not ready to leave. **sigh**
On the actual holiday, we went to the lake and met some friends who camp there. We've been meeting them there since Evie was about a year and a half. Last year, Jim took her fishing for the first time, so of course they had to go again this year. They didn't catch anything, but sure had fun trying. Izzie and I hung out at the camper..well, I hung, she entertained. She's so funny when she gets on a roll. Anyway, after we ate, we went down to the swimming area so the girls could play in the water before we headed home. Now..Evelyn isn't a big fan of the water, never has been so I wasn't sure what to expect with Isabelle. Afterall, this is the child who screams BLOODY MURDER when you wash her hair. As it turns out, she isn't at all afraid of large bodies of water. I didn't wear my suit because I didn't think I would have to do much more than wade in the shallow part next to shore. I guess I learned my lesson. Izzie was FEARLESS. She walked right in...and kept on walkin'. To hell with the fact that the water was up to her chin and she didn't have any sort of flotation device on. :o) It was exhausting.
I guess the boobie story is gonna' have to wait until next time. I have to run. I promise, I'll try to get it here tomorrow. Have a great night.
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Well, a fun time was definately had by all, and as always, when it was time to go, Evelyn "hadn't had fun yet." See, if you don't have fun by the time Mommy and Daddy say it's time to go, you have to stay longer until said fun has been had. This post will be a bit redundant for those of you who read Kerrie's blog, but here it goes...
This past weekend, we loaded up the kids and headed east to Milbank. My cousin, Holly, and her husband, Robert, who live in Florida, were having their son baptized at the church we all grew up in. So, we had a "mini" reunion. Holly's immediate family was there..from both sides..our grandparents who live in New Mexico were there, and Robert's mom and dad made the trek all the way from New York to be there as well. It was great fun to see everyone again. We caught up on each other's lives, reminisced about old times, and laughed and giggled like school girls. It was so much fun. Kerrie has more pictures on her blog, but here are a few that I have...
Here's Izzie, ready to do some shoppin'.
Me with my sister Kerrie and her daughter Claire A Blocker/Wood/Goosen family picture..front to back..Jack, Nathan (Kerrie's kids) Evelyn...2nd Row: BJ (grandmother), Kerrie, Me, Mom...3rd Row: Claire (Kerrie's daughter) and Izzie...back row: Papa (grandfather), Justin (Kerrie's husband), Jim, Roger (step-father)
My family with Holly's son Alec.
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I guess that's a subtle sign from the gods that I need to go on a diet. AND, just when I've decided to NOT eat like a pig, I get free food at work...free FAST-FOOD.
This is Taylor with her youngest fan, Gracie (11 weeks)
This is Jake. He LOVES Taylor Swift. He brought her a beautiful rose and a teddy bear. I've never seen an artist that was more appreciative.
